Xiao Ze

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Ze (萧泽)
Alias(es)	Holy Son of the Martial Soul Empire; Natural God King
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Qingxi Village; Nuoding Academy; Heaven Dou Royal Academy; Martial Soul Hall / Martial Soul Empire
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; farmer; Agricultural Sprite master; alchemist; Soul Tool researcher; Soul Spirit-system developer
Status	Alive; self-created Dual God King
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Level 2 Spirit Power	4	Registered at Nuoding Academy after awakening the Black Earth Martial Soul.
Level 10 Soul Scholar	7	Reached at age nine through cultivation and natural-life-force nourishment; prepared to acquire a first Soul Ring.
First Soul Ring / Level 12–13	8–9	Absorbed a 500-year Blue Silver Grass Soul Ring; awakened Pioneer, opening farmland in his Sea of Consciousness. Registered at Level 13.
Soul Elder, approximately Level 23–24	19	Prepared to seek an overlimit thousand-year second Soul Ring; his Agricultural Sprites could contend with Soul Elders and Soul Ancestors.
Level 28	33	Revealed his cultivation level to Ning Rongrong while explaining the effects of his crops.
Level 40	139	Completed Ice Fire Body Forging; physical strength became comparable to a Soul Emperor’s even without Spirit Power.
Soul King, Level 54	224	At age fourteen, gained four levels from absorbing the Ice Dragon King’s Soul Ring; possessed a fifth Soul Skill, Symbiotic Contract.
Level 89	349	At age eighteen, stood one step from Title Douluo.
Title Douluo	372	Returned to the continent after rapidly advancing; Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were shocked by his progress.
Self-created Dual God King	412–413	Forged a Merit Golden Body and Chaos Seed through Nature, Life, Faith, and Merit, creating his own God King position.

Background / History

Xiao Ze transmigrated to Douluo Continent and grew up in Qingxi Village of the Heaven Dou Empire. After his parents died, he supported himself by farming; his experience as a farmer in his previous life allowed him to work land skillfully despite being only six years old 1.

At his Martial Soul awakening, Xiao Ze manifested Black Earth, a farmland-like Martial Soul initially mistaken for an unusual Weapon Soul. He possessed Innate Level 2 Spirit Power, but treated cultivation as the practical route to escaping a life limited to ordinary farming 2 4.

At Nuoding Academy, he cultivated with Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica, a meditation method that absorbed natural life force to strengthen his Spirit Power, body, and Spiritual Power. His rapid growth led Tang San and Yu Xiaogang to falsely suspect him of being an Evil Soul Master 7 9 10.

His first Soul Ring revealed Black Earth’s true potential: Pioneer created cultivable plots within his Sea of Consciousness. Crops grown there—initially rice and wheat—could improve Spirit Power cultivation and physical constitution, beginning the development of his Agricultural Sprites and crop-based power system 9 11 12.

Appearance

Xiao Ze was initially described as dark-skinned from farm labor, carrying a hoe twice his height at age six. As his cultivation and resources improved, his appearance became noticeably fairer; Chrysanthemum Douluo recognized him years later as the boy he had previously met 1 102.

• Carries or fights with agricultural tools, most notably a hoe 1 49.
• Possesses emerald-colored eyes with wheat-ear patterns when channeling higher natural power 256.
• Wears a specially made Holy Son outfit at his coming-of-age celebration 344.
• His pupils display manifestations of plant growth, life, and natural cycles upon achieving godhood 412.

Personality

Xiao Ze is diligent, pragmatic, and intensely focused on self-improvement. Even before awakening his Martial Soul, he worked his family farm and exercised regularly because he understood that Spirit Power was rare and survival required preparation 1.

He approaches combat and cultivation strategically, favoring preparation, analysis, and the efficient use of his Sprites rather than direct confrontation alone. He can remain calm under pressure, such as when countering Zhao Wuji or calculating the range of Shui Bing’er’s Ice Seal 31 216.

He is also protective of those he considers his own, providing crops, guidance, and resources to strengthen his companions. However, he can be ruthless and manipulative toward perceived threats, including exposing Xiao Wu’s transformed Soul Beast identity after recognizing the effects of the pill he sold her 102 272.

Abilities & Skills

Black Earth Martial Soul

A unique land-based Martial Soul later identified as a Summoning System Martial Soul. It enables Xiao Ze to cultivate supernatural crops and manifest Agricultural Sprites 2 67 102.

• Creates and improves farmland and pastures within his Sea of Consciousness 9 119.
• Produces crops with cultivation, body-strengthening, and other special effects 12 33.
• Its development is cumulative: stronger crops improve Xiao Ze, his companions, and his Sprites 19 139.
• Can manifest multiple Sprites without activating Soul Rings, defying conventional Summoning System expectations 91.

Pioneer

Xiao Ze’s first Soul Skill, obtained from a 500-year Blue Silver Grass Soul Ring 8 9.

• Opens nine small plots of Black Earth farmland per large cultivated area in his Sea of Consciousness 9.
• Allows planting, watering, and accelerated crop growth through Spirit Power and Spiritual Power 11.
• Supports the summoning and recall of Agricultural Sprites 20.

Agricultural Sprites

Sentient entities cultivated from Xiao Ze’s crops and connected to his Martial Soul. They possess specialized combat, support, farming, and combination abilities 19 49.

• Suihua — rice-based Sprite whose Thousand Layered Rice Waves domain enhances allies’ strength and speed 31.
• Xi Mang — wheat-based Sprite; Dawn Prism reflects Soul Rings and Soul Skills below its power threshold 31.
• Yu Jin — a floating giant corn Sprite capable of explosive attacks and limited aerial movement 20 213.
• Earth Potato King — assists in reconnaissance and locating terrain features 20.
• Manghuang — bull Sprite with overwhelming mass, defense, and movement suppression through Earth Shaking Angry Hoof and Steel Muscle 91.
• Jiaoyue — sheep Sprite with healing, shielding, self-enhancement, and purification capabilities 82.
• Chi Kai — Red Bean Warrior; grants combat enhancement and Blood Boil Berserk, converting accumulated battle intent into increased attack, speed, and lifesteal 104 125.
• Qing Lu — Green Bean Mage; restores Soul Power, supports Xiao Ze, and fires tracking armor-piercing energy beans 104 125.

Crop Enhancement and Alchemy

Xiao Ze’s crops improve cultivation and can be integrated into pills without pill toxins 12 139.

• Komugi/Wheat accelerates Spirit Power cultivation 12.
• Rice nourishes blood and qi, strengthening the body and increasing Soul Ring absorption tolerance 12.
• Crop quality rises alongside Sprite quality; ordinary rice evolved into Jade Spirit Crystal Rice and later Blue Silver Crystal Rice 19 21.
• His alchemy eventually allowed cultivation-enhancing pills incorporating crop effects; Ye Lingling also learned the technique from him 139.

Soul Skill: Symbiotic Contract

Xiao Ze’s fifth Soul Skill, acquired by the time he became a Soul King 224.

• Transfers damage received by Xiao Ze to an Agricultural Sprite at the cost of Soul Power.
• Links Agricultural Sprites so damage they receive can be distributed among all of them 224.

Body Forging and Physical Combat

Through natural-life-force cultivation, Century Whale Rubber, crop effects, and Ice Fire Body Forging, Xiao Ze developed a body far beyond his Spirit Power rank 7 14 139.

• Could absorb overlimit Soul Rings due to his enhanced physique 7.
• Reached physical strength comparable to a Soul Emperor at Level 40 139.
• Uses a hoe as an unconventional weapon in battle 49.
• Employs the Eight Spider Lances, later transferred to his legs 125 144.

Soul Tools and Artifacts

Xiao Ze studies ancient Heavenly Yue Empire technology and develops Soul Tools for his companions 159 163.

• Developed at least a Rank 2 Soul Tool through his research institute 298.
• Possesses the Dragon King’s Sickle, identified as a powerful Demigod Artifact 144 271.
• Possesses the Green Jade Hairpin, a Demigod Artifact that began recovering alongside his growth 224.
• Holds two Demigod Artifacts and numerous powerful Soul Bones by the exchange tournament period 145.

Nature and Life Godhood

Xiao Ze’s ultimate path combines the powers of Nature, Life, Faith, and Merit 412.

• Draws life and natural power from living beings across Douluo Star 412.
• Forged a Merit Golden Body and Chaos Seed, triggering worldwide spiritual-energy and ecological changes 412.
• Created a self-made God King position, later described as a Dual God King position 412 413.
• His ascension revitalized Soul Beasts, healed injuries, increased Spiritual Energy, and improved agricultural conditions across the world 412.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Hoe — Xiao Ze’s original farming tool and an unconventional close-combat weapon 1 49.
• Storage Soul Tool — recovered from a dead Soul Master in a cave; contained Gold Soul Coins, Spirit Grass, Spirit Medicine, and a treasure map 6.
• Eight Spider Lances — External Soul Bone acquired after defeating a Man Faced Demon Spider; later transferred to his legs 49 144.
• Dragon King’s Sickle — Demigod Artifact used in high-level combat 144 271.
• Green Jade Hairpin — Xiao Ze’s recovering Demigod Artifact 224.
• Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud — a Heaven Dou national treasure Xiao Ze planned to obtain 139.
• Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well — moved into his Sea of Consciousness by the God of Agriculture 143 144.

Relationships

• Principal Xiao / Grandpa Xiao — mentor and surrogate grandfather who guided Xiao Ze’s early Soul Master path, protected him during ring acquisition, and supported his growth 8 19 22.
• God of Agriculture — divine guide connected to Xiao Ze’s cultivation, Sprite development, artifact use, and eventual God King path 82 143 248.
• Ning Rongrong — close companion and romantic partner; her interest in his crops developed into mutual support and affection 32 125 344.
• Zhu Zhuqing — companion supported by Xiao Ze’s crops and encouragement to become strong enough to change her future 34 102.
• Dugu Yan — close ally whose grandfather, Dugu Bo, became one of Xiao Ze’s protectors 84 224.
• Ye Lingling — companion and alchemy student; Xiao Ze helped develop her Martial Soul and Demigod Artifact 139 224.
• Liu Erlong — protector and companion who accompanied him into dangerous territories and to Martial Soul Hall 154 245.
• Hu Liena — first met Xiao Ze during her fourth-ring acquisition; later became increasingly close and sought his Soul Tool assistance 22 298.
• Bibi Dong — initially sought to investigate and recruit him; later became politically and personally tied to Xiao Ze after he joined Martial Soul Hall 102 248 330.
• Qian Renxue — regarded Xiao Ze as a valuable potential ally due to his exceptional talent and status as a deity’s successor 82 258.
• Lan Xiyao — named by Xiao Ze after her rebirth as the Blue Silver Emperor; later merged with his Life Tree as its spirit 144 310.
• Azure Spirit Deer — Xiao Ze absorbed its Soul Ring after it was mortally wounded, intending to revive it; later planned to contract it as his first Soul Spirit 49 330.
• Tang San — rival who initially suspected Xiao Ze of being an Evil Soul Master; their relationship deteriorated into hostility 9 10 272.
• Xiao Wu — former academy acquaintance whose transformed Soul Beast identity Xiao Ze revealed to Martial Soul Hall 9 272.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Qingxi Village and Nuoding Academy

Xiao Ze begins as an orphan farmer in Qingxi Village, awakens Black Earth, and enters Nuoding Academy with Innate Level 2 Spirit Power. His early cultivation success and unusual Martial Soul draw suspicion from Tang San and Yu Xiaogang 1 10.

Agricultural Sprite Development

After gaining Pioneer, Xiao Ze establishes farmland in his Sea of Consciousness, discovers crop effects, and begins building a force of Agricultural Sprites. His crops become the foundation of both his own advancement and his allies’ growth 9 21.

Shrek Academy and Star Dou Great Forest

Xiao Ze demonstrates the tactical value of Suihua and Xi Mang during the Zhao Wuji test, joins Shrek Academy, and later defeats a Man Faced Demon Spider using a Sprite combination skill 31 32 49.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy

At Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Xiao Ze’s expanding Sprite roster, crop network, body forging, and support for his companions establish him as the academy’s strongest student 82 139 224.

Martial Soul Hall Alliance

Xiao Ze joins Martial Soul Hall and leverages his knowledge of Bibi Dong’s Rakshasa God trial to secure influence. The God of Agriculture identifies his potential to create a God King position of his own 248 258.

Soul Spirit System

Xiao Ze develops the Soul Spirit system with the God of Agriculture, Lan Xiyao, the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, Biji, and Soul Beast allies. His work creates contracts that allow powerful Soul Beasts to become Soul Spirits rather than being killed for rings 310 330 344.

God King Ascension

Beneath the Life Tree, Xiao Ze unites Nature, Life, Faith, and Merit into a Chaos Seed. The resulting worldwide transformation establishes him as a self-created Dual God King 412 413.

Trivia

• Xiao Ze’s first Martial Soul manifestation was literally described as a clump of black soil, leaving Su Yuntao unable to classify it properly 2.
• He initially expected to inherit either a hoe or sickle Martial Soul from his parents 1.
• Tang San and Yu Xiaogang labeled him an “Evil Soul Master” solely because his cultivation speed exceeded what they believed Innate Level 2 Spirit Power should allow 9 10.
• His crops increased grain production by at least seven or eight times when applied on a large scale, attracting Emperor Xue Ye’s attention 296.