Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Gender	Female
Origin	Star Luo Empire
Affiliation	Heaven Dou Royal Team; later follows Xiao Tian's group and sect
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; tournament combatant
Martial Soul	Hell Spirit Cat; later evolved into the Super Martial Soul Nether Empress
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 16

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third Soul Ring — 4,000 years	76	Her physique was enhanced by Ten Thousand Year Whale Gum; her third ring exceeds Ning Rongrong's 3,000-year ring.
Soul Power increased by seven levels	76	Absorbed the immortal herb Qiluo Tulip, receiving the ability Night Chaser.
Fourth Soul Ring — 4,000-year Ghost Tiger	84	Patiently waited for a suitable Ghost Tiger in Sunset Forest rather than accepting an inferior target.
Soul Power Level 50	144	Reached Level 50 after absorbing the Swift Forwarding Wind Left Leg Bone.
Soul Power Level 55	147	Trained in the tenfold gravity zone and absorbed a dark-attribute God-Bestowed Soul Ring.
Sixth Soul Ring — 60,000 years	151	Condensed a Blood Essence Soul Ring; her Hell Spirit Cat evolved into the Nether Empress.

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire. After awakening the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul, she became betrothed to Dai Mubai and was forced into the empire's imperial succession competition, in which the competing prince-and-fiancée pairs faced crippling or death upon defeat. Her parents became distant after her engagement, while assassination attempts became part of her life. 113 117

She escaped across the empire to Suotuo City and traveled toward Shrek Academy to find Dai Mubai. Xiao Tian, Xiao Wu, Tang San, and Grandmaster encountered her while she was injured; Xiao Wu treated her wounds. Zhu Zhuqing's reserved manner softened slightly after noticing Xiao Tian's consideration toward her. 16

At the Rose Hotel, Zhu Zhuqing found Dai Mubai living dissipately with companions. The discovery destroyed her hope that he would be a reliable partner in the royal competition, and their reunion was openly hostile. 17

Years later, during the Continental Soul Master Elite Tournament, Zhu Zhuqing reunited with her elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun. Their conversation revealed that Zhu Zhuyun's past pursuit had been intended to escort Zhu Zhuqing safely across the border and away from the succession struggle. Zhu Zhuqing learned that their parents had known about the attempts on her life and that Zhu Zhuyun had covertly protected her. 113 117

Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun ultimately chose to leave the Star Luo Royal Team with the Heaven Dou Royal Team. They accepted Xiao Tian's protection for the Zhu Family and his plan to challenge the Star Luo Imperial Family's control over them. 117 118

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing has waist-length, jet-black hair, cat ears, and a tall, curvaceous build. She is commonly associated with fitted black clothing that suits her cold, catlike Martial Soul; after several years, she is described as having matured while retaining her strikingly aloof presence. 148 151 171

• Jet-black hair, often worn loose over her shoulders. 148 171
• Cat ears reflecting the traits of her Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul. 148
• Usually wears a black fitted combat outfit. 148
• Later appearance includes a fitted black leather dress with silver bamboo-leaf embroidery and a black gauze cape. 171
• Her evolved Nether Empress manifests as armored, humanoid catlike form marked with Nether runes and ghostly claws. 151

Personality

Initially, Zhu Zhuqing is terse, aloof, and guarded. Her early life in the Star Luo succession system taught her to distrust others and to endure danger alone. Even when she recognizes Dai Mubai as her betrothed, she responds to his conduct with cold disappointment rather than dependence. 16 17

She is patient and determined in cultivation. When selecting her fourth soul ring, she resisted the temptation to settle for a less suitable target and waited for a Ghost Tiger that fit her combat path. 84

Zhu Zhuqing remains deeply affected by her family's history, especially her sister's apparent betrayal and the deaths surrounding the succession competition. After learning Zhu Zhuyun's true motives, she becomes more emotionally open and begins to reconcile her desire for family with her wish to escape Star Luo's imposed fate. 113 114 117

Her growing trust in Xiao Tian, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong brings out a more proactive and affectionate side. She eventually confesses her feelings to Xiao Tian and later deliberately gives him and Ah Yin privacy to confront their own feelings. 144 149 152

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat / Nether Empress

Zhu Zhuqing's original Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul specializes in darkness, speed, stealth, and close-range claw attacks. After condensing her sixth Blood Essence Soul Ring, it evolved into the humanoid Nether Empress, classified as a Super Martial Soul. 76 151

• The Nether Empress possesses denser Nether power and faster Soul Power circulation than the Hell Spirit Cat. 151
• Its manifested armor bears Nether runes and emits a chilling aura. 151
• Its claws appear in ghostly light and are described as blades capable of tearing through the void. 151

Night Chaser

An ability gained from the Qiluo Tulip, Night Chaser doubles Zhu Zhuqing's attributes when activated. 76 84

• Doubles her overall attributes. 84
• Works in conjunction with darkness-based movement and stealth techniques. 84
• Was identified by Xiao Tian as particularly compatible with a clone-type future Soul Skill. 77

Netherworld Hidden Slash

Zhu Zhuqing's Third Soul Skill lets her conceal herself before delivering an enhanced claw-blade strike. 76

• Enters a stealth state. 76
• Increases speed by 200%. 76
• Increases attack by 100%. 76
• Condenses claw blades on her hands for the finishing slash. 76
• Its invisibility can be countered by opponents whose mental power exceeds hers. 84

Netherworld Shadow Clone

Zhu Zhuqing's Fourth Soul Skill creates numerous clones to overwhelm and confuse opponents. 95

• Produced dozens of apparent bodies around Dai Mubai during their arena match. 95
• Forced Dai Mubai into a defensive response before he could activate White Tiger Meteor Shower. 95
• Lets her combine clone pressure with Netherworld Slash for rapid close-range attacks. 95

Nether Transformation

Zhu Zhuqing's Sixth Soul Skill is a comprehensive self-enhancement and mobility technique. 152

• Increases speed, attack, and defense by 200%. 152
• Removes all control effects. 152
• Dulls an opponent's senses and invades them with Nether energy. 152
• Allows her to merge into darkness and shift positions freely. 152

Cultivation Techniques

Xiao Tian gave Zhu Zhuqing techniques intended to improve her mental strength, physique, and darkness-based cultivation. 77 149 152

• Spiritual Heart Illusion Art — Mental Power technique shared with Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong. 77
• Star Body Tempering Art — Body-tempering technique shared with the three women. 77
• Nine Nether Profound Darkness Technique — A cultivation method with associated martial techniques; it reduces her need for additional attack-type Soul Skills in favor of enhancement and special abilities. 149 152

Equipment / Items

• Soul Tool — Used to store personal items and clothing. 148
• Qiluo Tulip — Immortal herb that raised her Soul Power by seven levels and granted Night Chaser. 76
• Swift Forwarding Wind Left Leg Bone — Soul bone that raised her Soul Power to Level 50. 144
• Dark-attribute God-Bestowed Soul Ring — Absorbed during gravity-zone training, bringing her to Level 55. 147

Relationships

• Xiao Tian — Rescuer, cultivation guide, teammate, and eventual romantic partner. He helps her understand Zhu Zhuyun's actions, guides her Soul Skill choices, and assists her in condensing her sixth Blood Essence Soul Ring. 16 77 113 149 151
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister and former rival in the Star Luo succession competition. Zhu Zhuqing later learns that Zhu Zhuyun had allowed her escape as a form of protection; the sisters leave together with the Heaven Dou Royal Team. 113 117 118
• Dai Mubai — Her betrothed under the Star Luo political marriage system. Zhu Zhuqing is disillusioned by his dissipated behavior and later defeats him through Netherworld Shadow Clone and Netherworld Slash. 17 95
• Xiao Wu — Teammate and close companion. Xiao Wu treats Zhu Zhuqing after their first meeting and later encourages her to confess her feelings for Xiao Tian. 16 144
• Ning Rongrong — Teammate and close companion who, alongside Xiao Wu, encourages Zhu Zhuqing to be honest about her feelings. 58 144
• Dugu Yan — Heaven Dou Royal Team teammate who supports Zhu Zhuqing in the planned match against the Star Luo Royal Team. 116
• Zhu Family — Her birth family, bound to the Star Luo Imperial Family through the Hell White Tiger fusion-marriage tradition. Zhu Zhuqing fears imperial retaliation against them and seeks Xiao Tian's protection. 117 118

Story Role / Major Arcs

Journey to Shrek Academy

Zhu Zhuqing is rescued while traveling toward Shrek Academy, then joins the group heading to Suotuo City. Her discovery of Dai Mubai at the Rose Hotel establishes her rejection of relying on him for survival or advancement. 16 17

Early Growth and Soul Rings

Xiao Tian provides Zhu Zhuqing with Ten Thousand Year Whale Gum and the Qiluo Tulip, improving her physique, Soul Power, and combat potential. She develops a stealth-and-clone fighting style through Netherworld Hidden Slash, Night Chaser, and Netherworld Shadow Clone. 76 77 84 95

Continental Soul Master Elite Tournament

Zhu Zhuqing fights as part of the Heaven Dou Royal Team. She works alongside Xiao Wu during the Skywater Team match and prepares to face the Star Luo Royal Team with Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan supporting her. 116 123

Reconciliation with Zhu Zhuyun

Her reunion with Zhu Zhuyun forces Zhu Zhuqing to confront the succession system, her childhood memories, and the circumstances of her escape. Learning the truth allows the sisters to unite rather than continue as rivals. 113 117

Break from Star Luo

Zhu Zhuqing chooses to leave with Xiao Tian's group because she fears the Star Luo Imperial Family will retaliate against the Zhu Family. Zhu Zhuyun joins her, and the Star Luo Royal Team surrenders their match rather than confront Heaven Dou's side under Dugu Bo's protection. 118

Nether Empress Evolution

After reaching Level 50 through the Swift Forwarding Wind Left Leg Bone and Level 55 through gravity training and a God-Bestowed Soul Ring, Zhu Zhuqing condenses a 60,000-year sixth Blood Essence Soul Ring. This evolves her Hell Spirit Cat into the Nether Empress and grants Nether Transformation. 144 147 151 152

Trivia

• Zhu Zhuqing's Third Soul Ring is 4,000 years old, while Ning Rongrong's Third Soul Ring is 3,000 years old. 76
• Xiao Tian predicted that a clone-type Soul Skill would be particularly compatible with Night Chaser; Zhu Zhuqing later obtained Netherworld Shadow Clone as her Fourth Soul Skill. 77 95
• Zhu Zhuyun had been a Level 38 or 39 Soul Elder during Zhu Zhuqing's escape, which led Zhu Zhuqing to realize that her evasion could not have been accidental. 117
• Her evolved Martial Soul is explicitly placed above a top-tier Martial Soul but below a God-level Martial Soul. 151