Saber

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Artoria Pendragon
Alias(es)	Saber; Knight King; Darkened Saber
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy (former student); Divine Might; Heavenly Martial Dynasty; Development Faction; Round Table Knights
Occupation/Role	System attendant; swordswoman; military strategist; legion commander; Xiao Tianyang's spouse and right-hand woman
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 50

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 28 Soul Master	51	Recorded as Xiao Tianyang's attendant. Possessed the Corrupted Body physique, the Martial Souls Excalibur and Avalon, and two Soul Skills: Magic Armor and Shining Path.
Fourth Spirit Ring	210	Obtained a ring from the forty-thousand-year Sacred Fire Lion King with Xiao Tianyang's help. Gained the legion-oriented God Skill Aura of Leadership.
Darkened state	341	Appeared in a transformed state to save Xiao Tianyang from Bibi Dong's attack; her aura and appearance changed drastically.
Nine Soul Rings revealed	875	Revealed a configuration of yellow, purple, three black, and four red Soul Rings while accepting the Autobots' allegiance and commanding the Divine Might Legion.

Background / History

Saber arrived at Shrek Academy as Artoria Pendragon, immediately recognizing Xiao Tianyang and embracing him. Although she had been arranged by the system as his attendant, she possessed a traceable native identity, relatives, records, and memories on the Soul Beast Continent. Her memories included regret over not convincing her father to take Xiao Tianyang and his family away before an earlier accident. 50 53

From the beginning, she was presented as a highly trained knight rather than an ordinary student. Her system-recorded abilities and combat experience reflected her identity as King Arthur, while her conduct remained governed by a knightly code. She challenged Zhao Wuji during Shrek's entrance test, injured him, and passed after lasting the required incense-stick duration. 51 52

As Xiao Tianyang's forces expanded, Saber became the principal organizer and commander of their military affairs. She trained the stronghold's troops, developed weapon and formation plans, organized the Divine Might Legion, and later established the Round Table Knights and three knight orders in the God Realm. 370 376 875 1456

Appearance

Saber is a tall young woman with a mature, well-proportioned figure, golden hair tied with a blue ribbon, emerald-green eyes, fair skin, and a distinctive cowlick. Her usual clothing consists of a white blouse, light-blue knee-length skirt, neck ribbon, and a calm, dignified presentation. 50

• Magic Armor — Hollow plate armor with gauntlets, a plated battle skirt, and a Western-style hem; its blue, silver, white, and gold palette complements her knightly image. 52 341
• King's Armor — A feminine knightly armor set with rose patterns, a full-face mask, and backward-pointing spiral horns on the helmet. 187
• Darkened state — Gray hair, pale-green eyes, a pure-black evening gown, and an icy, prideful aura replacing her usual noble warmth. 341
• Disguised combat gear — Has appeared in heavy armor and with her face covered while testing Shrek's Seven Devils. 199 200

Personality

Saber is gentle, virtuous, dignified, and graceful in daily life, but persistent, fearless, and serious in battle. She considers fighting at full strength a form of respect toward her opponent, even in sparring. 50 94

Her knightly principles emphasize protecting the weak and directing violence against evil. She is respectful toward sincere opponents regardless of their strength, but shows no misplaced pity toward enemies she judges to be wicked. 121 325

She is analytical, patient, and attentive to practical details. Saber investigates matters independently, studies historical and intelligence materials, and can explain military theory, equipment design, and political conditions with methodical precision. 364 370 442

Despite her strength, Saber tends to assume excessive responsibility. This habit creates strain in both leadership and administration, particularly when Xiao Tianyang is absent. 1971 1981 2115

Abilities & Skills

Excalibur

Saber's primary Martial Soul is a knightly Cross Sword known as Excalibur, described as a symbol of kingship and power. Its sharpness and Saber's technique allow her to cut through restraints, projectiles, and attacks that ordinary Soul Masters struggle to counter. 51 200 201

• Her swordsmanship was judged immature but already carried the foundation of a master. 52
• Can slice through Blue Silver Grass, divide Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fireline, and intercept Zhuge Crossbow bolts within half a meter. 200 201
• Her Soul Power carries properties associated with magic power, which briefly suppressed Zhao Wuji's Soul Power before he adapted. 52
• Her sword strikes can be controlled precisely enough to incapacitate a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent without killing it. 79

Avalon

Saber possesses Avalon as her second Martial Soul.

• Provides injury healing and an ultimate barrier. 51
• Has one-hundred-percent compatibility with Excalibur. 1278
• Saber once used both Martial Souls simultaneously in an emergency, producing a Martial Soul Fusion Skill that forced back the God Realm Committee. 1278

Magic Armor

Saber’s First Soul Skill manifests armor over her clothing while preserving mobility. 52

• Produces gauntlets, plated forearm protection, a battle skirt, and armored lower-body protection. 52
• Supports her close-range, high-speed knightly combat style. 52 79

Shining Path

Saber’s Second Soul Skill creates angular sword-light attacks and grants danger awareness during battle. 52

• Produces right-angled slashes capable of breaking through attacks and striking at openings. 52
• Lets Saber sense approaching danger, allowing her to evade rather than retreat. 52
• Can form the circular-area technique Round Table Slash to break encirclements. 94
• Was used to ambush and disable a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent with a single coordinated sequence. 79

Aura of Leadership

Saber’s Fourth Soul Skill is a God Skill designed for large-scale warfare rather than dueling. 210

• Enhances the attributes of anyone she recognizes as belonging to her camp. 210
• Has no stated target-number limit and consumes little Soul Power. 210
• Raises allied morale as well as combat capability. 210
• Its effects were visibly reflected in the Divine Might Legion's heightened battle intent during Saber's command. 875

Combat Awareness and Physical Prowess

Saber's greatest strengths are her physical quality, combat training, and battle instincts. Her physical strength is second only to Xiao Tianyang among the Shrek students. 92 200 201

• Defeated Shrek's Seven Devils alone through superior awareness, timing, and Soul Skill integration. 94 95
• Overpowered Tang San, Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing while restricted from using Soul Skills or her Martial Soul. 201
• Can recognize flaws in enemy movement almost instantly and counter them with elbows, throws, or sword strikes. 200 201
• Her awareness and technique are regarded as more valuable than her Martial Soul or Soul Rings. 79

Darkened State

Saber can enter a darkened transformation that greatly elevates her combat threat. 341 360

• Alters her appearance, temperament, and aura from noble restraint to icy pride and gloom. 341
• Gives her overall combat power close to Xiao Tianyang's according to her own strategic assessment. 360
• Is powerful enough that Jin Tai was not confident he could emerge unscathed against her. 1971

Military Command

Saber is a trained battlefield commander and organizer rather than solely an individual fighter. 370 376

• Divides military preparation into formations, weapons, and command. 370
• Designs and organizes armor, shields, horse armor, spears, sabers, bows, and crossbows for legion use. 370
• Trained a disciplined city-defense force and transformed Xiao Tianyang's mountain stronghold within half a year. 376
• Commands the Divine Might Legion's heavy cavalry, light cavalry, elite infantry, artillery, and supporting formations. 875

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• King's Armor — Feminized armor associated with King Arthur; improves defense without impairing speed or movement and blocks detection. 187
• Moon-Gazing Jade Lion — A white horse arranged as Saber's mount through Xiao Tianyang's system reward. 369
• Commander’s Flag — A black flag bearing a golden lion and crossed swords; raises morale and strengthens soldiers. 385
• War Horn — Boosts soldiers' speed and combat strength. 385
• Cultivation and combat manuals — Received cultivation principles, combat techniques, and Three-Color Haki methods from Xiao Tianyang to develop along her own path. 385
• Protective treasure — An unnamed item that prevented her from being completely captured by the Demonic Cult. 592

Relationships

• Xiao Tianyang — Her attendant, husband, closest ally, and long-term partner. Saber supports his ambitions, advises him on strategy, and acts on his behalf when necessary. 50 53 364 875
• Bubu — Bubu considers Saber its mistress and infiltrated the Demonic Cult's fortress to locate and free her. 591 592
• Madam Mingzhu — Strategic partner and confidante; they exchange intelligence, discuss threats, and coordinate Divine Might's responses. 546 547 552
• Yuwen Chengdu — Fellow commander who respects Saber's abilities but clashed with her over political priorities and the growth of her knightly forces. 364 1456 1457
• Qian Renxue — A close associate who showed concern when Saber reacted emotionally to Xiao Tianyang's return. 1413
• Optimus Prime — Accepted the Autobots' allegiance to Xiao Tianyang's family on his behalf and formed a symbolic bond through their crossed swords. 875
• Round Table Knights — Saber leads the order, though their independence and loyalty to her have repeatedly created political tension. 1456 1626 2115

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Shrek Academy entrance — Arrives as a new student, reunites with Xiao Tianyang, challenges Zhao Wuji, and proves her unusual swordsmanship. 50 52
• Shrek training — Defeats the Seven Devils alone, becoming the benchmark they are expected to pursue through teamwork and training. 94 95
• Soul Beast hunts — Demonstrates precise non-lethal combat against the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent and acquires her Fourth Spirit Ring. 79 210
• Dark transformation — Appears in her transformed state during Xiao Tianyang's confrontation with Bibi Dong and saves him from an attack. 341
• Legion building — Becomes the architect of Xiao Tianyang's stronghold and army, overseeing training, recruitment, equipment, logistics, and military doctrine. 364 370 376 385
• Demonic Cult captivity — Is discovered bound within a hidden chamber by Bubu, who uses its Soul Skill to help her pass through her cage and alerts Xiao Tianyang. 591 592
• Divine Might Legion command — Accepts the Autobots' allegiance for Xiao Tianyang and leads the Divine Might Legion against the Barbarian Tribe. 875
• God Realm leadership — Leads the Development Faction, establishes knight orders and the Round Table Knights, then faces internal conflict over their loyalty and political influence. 1456 1467
• Proxy rule and Abyss War — Temporarily exercises Xiao Tianyang's authority, dispatches reinforcements, and directs defenses against repeated Void Faction assassination attempts. 1971
• Resource-land exploration — Leads expeditions to investigate high-tier Mysterious Lands while managing friction caused by her protective leadership style. 2115

Notable Quotes

“As long as one's original aspiration remains unchanged, and the blade in one's hand is not pointed at the weak, what is wrong with killing?” 121

“Humans can kill Soul Beasts, and Soul Beasts can kill humans. It is the natural rule of survival of the fittest.” 210

Trivia

• Saber is afraid of mice. 93
• Lions are her favorite animals. 385
• She regards the title “King” as a title rather than an honorific; she is specifically known as the Knight King. 1457
• Her tendency to handle dangerous work personally is a recurring source of concern for the Round Table Knights. 2115