Xu Sanshi

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xu Sanshi (徐三石)
Alias(es)	Crown Prince of the Dou Ling Empire; temporarily adopted into the imperial family under the surname Xue 505 524
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xuan Ming Sect; Shrek Academy; Tang Sect team; Dou Ling Empire royal family 244 365 524
Occupation/Role	Defense System Battle Soul Master; Crown Prince of the Dou Ling Empire 198 524
Status	Alive; Crown Prince of the Dou Ling Empire 524
First Appearance	Chapter 59

Background / History

Xu Sanshi was born in Mystic Nether City, home of the reclusive Xuan Ming Sect. His mother, Xue Lingxun, is a princess of the Dou Ling Empire, while his father serves as the Xuan Ming Sect’s sect master. He grew up alongside his servant Chen Wen, who remained as close as a brother despite lacking innate Soul Power. 363 524

He entered Shrek Academy early and became one of its prominent Outer Court students alongside Beibei. When Xu Zihuang arrived to enroll, Xu Sanshi helped register and guide him through the academy, beginning a close friendship. 59 60

For years, Xu Sanshi persistently pursued Jiang Nannan, often making conspicuous and embarrassing public displays of affection. His pursuit was entangled with guilt over a past transaction involving her, and he regularly had Chen Wen visit Jiang Nannan’s mother on his behalf. 69 115 363

During the Sea God’s Fate Blind Date Convention, Xu Sanshi recognized that his pursuit had become one-sided. He apologized to Jiang Nannan, withdrew from the event, and promised to stop pestering her. 350 He later maintained a more neutral distance from her while still volunteering to support the Tang Sect’s tournament team. 365 393

As the Dou Ling Empire’s direct royal line declined, Xu Sanshi was persuaded to change his surname and be adopted into the imperial family as heir apparent. Though he preferred his free life at Shrek Academy, he accepted the role to stabilize the empire and spare its civilians from war. 455 505 524

Appearance

Xu Sanshi is a tall, broad-shouldered young man with a sturdy, mountain-like build and upright features. As he matured and assumed political responsibilities, he developed a more composed and dignified presence. 59 233 524

• Thick brows, tiger-like eyes, a straight nose, and a square mouth. 59
• Short dark-red hair in his later years. 233 524
• Stands over 1.9 meters tall. 233 346
• His physique becomes larger and more imposing after activating his awakened bloodline. 152

Personality

Xu Sanshi is straightforward, hotheaded, warmhearted, and fiercely loyal. Unlike Beibei’s more calculating manner, he is emotionally transparent; his moods come quickly and fade quickly, and he readily returns to his usual carefree optimism after setbacks. 115 233

He is notorious for his thick skin, teasing humor, and shameless flirting, especially toward Jiang Nannan. However, beneath that frivolous exterior is a sincere, affectionate nature and a willingness to help his friends without hesitation. 156 210 363

His failed relationship with Jiang Nannan forces him to mature. By the time he becomes crown prince, he is more restrained and dignified, though he remains conflicted between royal duty and his desire for a free, unburdened life. 393 524

Abilities & Skills

Mysterious Turtle Shell Shield

Xu Sanshi’s Martial Soul is the Mysterious Turtle Shell Shield, a top-tier defense-type Martial Soul with Water and Earth attributes. It excels at absorbing force, dispersing attacks, and protecting allies. 177 370

• Functions as an exceptionally durable shield in direct combat. 198
• Its Water-Earth Dual Attributes combine the heaviness of earth with the flexibility of water. 370
• Allows Xu Sanshi to serve as the frontline defender for Shrek and Tang Sect teams. 155 365

Black Tortoise Bloodline

Xu Sanshi possesses a partially awakened Black Tortoise bloodline sealed within his Martial Soul. Drawing on it alters the shield and greatly strengthens his physical presence and Soul Skills, but places a heavy burden on his body. 152 153

• Causes a dark-green snake pattern to emerge on the Mysterious Turtle Shell Shield. 152
• Increases his height, musculature, and overall defensive power. 152
• Evolves his Soul Skills into more powerful Mysterious Turtle variants. 152
• Forcibly using the bloodline can cause serious backlash and internal strain. 153

Mysterious Nether Tremor

Xu Sanshi’s First Soul Skill releases a translucent black aura through his shield to deliver a powerful defensive impact. 155

• Used to clash directly with opponents and halt advancing attackers. 155
• Can be incorporated into stronger defensive or offensive combinations. 246

Mysterious Underworld Shield Array

His Second Soul Skill creates a large black barrier from the Mysterious Turtle Shell Shield. 153 370

• Disperses the momentum of incoming attacks. 370
• Can form a shield wall or turtle-shell-shaped defensive barrier. 246
• Helped him withstand Xu Zihuang’s sword strike when combined with his other abilities. 246

Mystic Power

Xu Sanshi’s Third Soul Skill provides an overall enhancement and strengthens his other Soul Skills through his Mysterious Turtle Power. 152 246

• Enhances his defensive techniques and shield formations. 152 246
• Supports his strongest defensive combinations. 246

Mysterious Underworld Exchange

His Fourth Soul Skill swaps positions with a target and can briefly stiffen the exchanged opponent. When empowered by Mysterious Turtle Power, it becomes a potent teleportation and positional-control technique. 152

• Does not rely on Spiritual Power to lock onto its target. 152
• Used to reposition allies out of danger, including exchanging places with Huo Yuhao to shield incoming poisoned weapons. 370
• Used to cross Sea God Lake during the Sea God’s Fate event. 346

Turtle God Collision

Xu Sanshi’s Ten-Thousand-Year Fifth Soul Skill is one of his strongest combat techniques. 246

• Can be combined with Mysterious Nether Tremor, Mysterious Underworld Shield Array, and Mystic Power. 246
• Forms a massive black vortex within his shield defense. 246
• Together with his other trump cards, can temporarily withstand attacks from a Soul Sage-level opponent. 246

Soul Ring Fusion

Xu Sanshi can fuse multiple Soul Rings to create a stronger combined technique, an innate talent stated to surpass even Beibei’s natural aptitude. 333

• Can fuse his first four Soul Rings at his then-current cultivation. 333
• Fusing three rings produces the area-control skill Mysterious Tortoise Roar. 333
• His control limitations prevent him from safely incorporating more Soul Rings at that stage. 333

Equipment / Items

• Mysterious Turtle Shell Shield — his Martial Soul and primary defensive implement. 198
• Thirty-Thousand-Year Diamond Mammoth Right Arm Bone — grants the skill Diamond Ice Crystal, which can reinforce both his body and shield. 246
• Mystic Turtle God Pills — the Xuan Ming Sect obtained three during its Soul Bone transaction with Xu Zihuang; they can stimulate potential and strengthen the body. 244

Relationships

• Jiang Nannan — his longtime unrequited love. He pursued her for years, then apologized and ended his pursuit after realizing one-sided entanglement had no meaning. 59 350 393
• Xu Zihuang / Yu Tianhuang — close friend and trusted senior-junior brother. Xu Sanshi helped him enroll at Shrek, sought his advice, fought beside him, and repeatedly relied on his strength. 59 115 155
• Beibei — close friend, frequent sparring partner, and fellow Shrek/Tang Sect teammate. They bicker constantly but have deep tactical coordination and never hesitate to support one another. 153 365 370
• Tang Ya — friend and Tang Sect ally. Xu Sanshi volunteers to help the Tang Sect compete in the All-Continent Youth Soul Master Tournament. 343 365
• He Caitou — friend and teammate. The two later choose a freer life after their long-standing revenge-related burdens are resolved. 365 559
• Xue Lingxun — mother; a Dou Ling Empire princess who persuades him to accept adoption into the royal family. 524
• Xu Sanshi’s father — Xuan Ming Sect sect master. His political ties make Xu Sanshi’s adoption central to binding the sect and Dou Ling Empire together. 524
• Chen Wen — childhood companion and servant who helped arrange the transaction that shaped Xu Sanshi’s guilt toward Jiang Nannan. 363

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy Enrollment

Xu Sanshi meets Xu Zihuang at Shrek City’s East Gate and handles his registration. His obvious jealousy of Xu Zihuang’s appearance and his pursuit of Jiang Nannan establish his early characterization. 59

Outer Court Challenge and Reserve Team

As one of Shrek’s “Twin Stars” alongside Beibei, Xu Sanshi faces Xu Zihuang in a two-on-one spar with Beibei. He endures severe internal injuries while using Mysterious Turtle Power and Mysterious Underworld Exchange to create an opening for Beibei. 152 153

Continental Tournament

Xu Sanshi serves on Shrek Academy’s reserve team as its principal defender. He is defeated and poisoned by Meng Hongchen’s Jade Clear Ice Toad poison, but later recovers after she detoxifies him. 198 199 203

Sea God’s Fate Blind Date Convention

After years of unsuccessful pursuit, Xu Sanshi publicly apologizes to Jiang Nannan and voluntarily withdraws from the convention. His decision marks a major turning point in his emotional maturity. 349 350

Tang Sect Support

Xu Sanshi joins Beibei, Tang Ya, He Caitou, and Jiang Nannan in volunteering for the Tang Sect’s tournament team. Even after distancing himself from Jiang Nannan, he continues protecting his friends and fighting alongside them. 365 391 407

Crown Prince of the Dou Ling Empire

Forced by the empire’s succession crisis to become its adopted heir, Xu Sanshi takes on the responsibilities of crown prince. He attends Xu Zihuang’s Heaven Worship Ascension Ceremony as the Dou Ling Empire’s representative. 505 524 525

Notable Quotes

“Forget it. One day, Nannan will realize how good I am to her.” 115

“But for Nannan’s sake, I can’t lose.” 152

“True love is equal. One-sided entanglement has no meaning.” 350

“From today onward, I won’t pester you anymore. We all have dreams in life, and each shall live brilliantly.” 350

Trivia

• Xu Sanshi’s Mysterious Turtle Shell Shield suits his personality: he is repeatedly described as a stubborn “shield” who endures rejection yet keeps protecting those he cares about. 247 350
• He considers Xu Zihuang’s Soul Tool names unbearably plain and repeatedly tries to offer his own naming suggestions. 246
• His defense is strong enough that he can withstand a near-full-force sword strike from Xu Zihuang after deploying every major defensive trump card. 246
• Despite becoming crown prince, he would rather travel freely and trade barbs with Beibei at Shrek Academy. 524