Xuan Zi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xuan Zi (玄子)
Alias(es)	Elder Xuan; Old Esteemed Teacher
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Sea God Pavilion
Occupation/Role	Grand Elder; Resident Elder; Qian Chaoyun's teacher; later Sea God Pavilion Master 7 217
Rank	Level 98 Super Douluo 5
Status	Active 242
First Appearance	Mentioned in Chapter 4; first depicted in Chapter 5 4 5

Background / History

Xuan Zi led Shrek Academy's expedition to obtain Ma Xiaotao's sixth Soul Ring in the Star Dou Great Forest. He became distracted by drinking, eating, and sleeping, forgot the purpose of the expedition, and left the group without his protection. Ma Xiaotao went missing, while the operation ultimately cost one student their life. Once he realized the situation, Xuan Zi launched a search and threatened to “wash the Star Dou Great Forest in blood” if she could not be found. 5 7

After Qian Chaoyun rescued Ma Xiaotao, Xuan Zi compelled the boy to become his disciple through the pressure of his Level 98 cultivation. Mu En openly questioned whether the arrangement had been voluntary and designated Xuan Zi as only Qian Chaoyun's nominal teacher, assigning Zhang Lexuan to oversee the new disciple's day-to-day cultivation. 7 8

Although negligent in routine instruction, Xuan Zi consistently protected Qian Chaoyun's interests. He defended him during the academy's deliberations over the Xu Sanshi incident, supported granting him an enforcer role, and repeatedly took pride in his accomplishments. 23 50

Xuan Zi initially opposed Qian Chaoyun's proposed training journey to the Extreme North because of its danger, but ultimately allowed it and asked him to bring back Snow Lotuses for wine. When Qian Chaoyun returned at Level 70 with the Heavenly Snow Woman as his second Martial Soul, Xuan Zi publicly celebrated the achievement as proof of his own success as a teacher. 59 67

He later joined Shrek's resident elders in the Star Dou Great Forest to secure Qian Chaoyun's seventh Soul Ring. Xuan Zi captured the Emperor Auspicious Beast, then used it as leverage to demand a suitable hundred-thousand-year light- and fire-attributed Soul Beast from Star Dou's fierce beasts. 70 71

Appearance

Xuan Zi is an elderly man with an aged face, a disheveled beard, and an unkempt appearance. He is frequently seen eating chicken drumsticks or drinking from a wine gourd. 5 50

• Disheveled beard. 50
• Often carries wine and chicken drumsticks. 5 66
• His casual, food-focused manner sharply contrasts with his status as a Level 98 Super Douluo. 5 70

Personality

Xuan Zi is lazy, gluttonous, and notably unreliable in ordinary responsibilities. His fixation on wine, meat, and sleep directly contributed to the disastrous soul-hunting expedition for Ma Xiaotao's sixth Soul Ring. Even when Zhang Lexuan confronted him over sending Qian Chaoyun into the Extreme North, he attempted to dismiss her concern by offering a chicken drumstick. 5 66

He is also proud and opportunistic, readily claiming Qian Chaoyun's accomplishments as the results of his own teaching despite contributing little direct guidance. His reputation matters greatly to him, particularly the prestige he gains from having an extraordinary disciple. 23 50 67 217

Beneath this carelessness, Xuan Zi is fiercely protective of those he considers his own. He defends Qian Chaoyun in academy disputes, reacts violently when his students are threatened, and refuses to yield to intimidation from powerful soul beasts or hostile experts. 5 23 71 123

Abilities & Skills

Level 98 Super Douluo

Xuan Zi is a Level 98 Super Douluo and is described as Shrek Academy's second-strongest expert. 5 117

• His aura alone drives large numbers of thousand- and ten-thousand-year soul beasts to flee in the Star Dou Great Forest. 70
• He effortlessly kicked away a Twin One-Eyed Giant that crossed his path. 70
• He captured the Emperor Auspicious Beast in a single motion, suppressing its Ultimate Light without difficulty. 70
• He defeated multiple experts from the Sun Moon Empire during their confrontation. 117

Soul Beast Hunting and Coercion

Xuan Zi is willing to confront dangerous soul beasts directly to obtain cultivation resources for his disciples.

• Led Shrek's resident elders into the Star Dou Great Forest Core Area to seek a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring for Qian Chaoyun. 70
• Identified the Emperor Auspicious Beast's importance to the soul beast clan, yet still detained it as a bargaining chip. 70 71
• Forced Crimson King and Star Dou's fierce beasts to exchange a dying Hundred-Thousand-Year Blazing Fire Monkey King for the Auspicious Beast's release. 71 72
• Dismisses threats from fierce beasts, including Di Tian, when he believes Qian Chaoyun's advancement is at stake. 70 71

Academy Authority

As a Grand Elder and later Sea God Pavilion Master, Xuan Zi holds substantial authority within Shrek Academy. 7 217

• Participates in Sea God Pavilion deliberations on Qian Chaoyun's discipline, training, and Soul Ring arrangements. 23 68 69
• Organized the selection of Shrek's competition teams and allowed Qian Chaoyun and Ma Xiaotao to choose their own lineups. 90
• Supports Qian Chaoyun's continued connection to Shrek even after he becomes the Pope of Spirit Hall. 242

Equipment / Items

• Wine gourd — Frequently used for drinking, including during the confrontation over the Emperor Auspicious Beast. 70
• Chicken drumsticks — His habitual food and an inseparable part of his public image. 5 50 66

Relationships

• Qian Chaoyun — Disciple. Xuan Zi initially coerced him into accepting the relationship, but later became an outspoken defender of Qian Chaoyun and treated his achievements as his own source of prestige. 7 8 23 67
• Mu En — Senior authority who reprimanded Xuan Zi over the failed soul hunt and limited his responsibility for Qian Chaoyun's training. 7 8
• Zhang Lexuan — Academy subordinate and Qian Chaoyun's caretaker. She repeatedly criticizes Xuan Zi's irresponsibility, particularly regarding the Extreme North expedition. 8 66
• Yan Shaozhe — Fellow Shrek elder and frequent rival in academy discussions. They jointly defended Qian Chaoyun after the Xu Sanshi incident, but later clashed over Ma Xiaotao's interests and Qian Chaoyun's Soul Ring arrangements. 23 69
• Ma Xiaotao — Student placed in danger after Xuan Zi neglected the expedition to obtain her sixth Soul Ring. 5 7
• Xiao Xiao — Later disciple. Xuan Zi expected Qian Chaoyun to help guide her cultivation. 59 70
• Emperor Auspicious Beast — Captured by Xuan Zi during Qian Chaoyun's seventh Soul Ring hunt; he used her safety to compel an exchange with Star Dou's fierce beasts. 70 71

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ma Xiaotao's Sixth Soul Ring Expedition

Xuan Zi's negligence leaves Ma Xiaotao's party vulnerable in the Star Dou Great Forest, resulting in a student's death and Ma Xiaotao's disappearance. The incident leads to his disciplinary questioning by Mu En. 5 7

Qian Chaoyun's Entry into Shrek

He makes Qian Chaoyun his disciple after the latter saves Ma Xiaotao. While Mu En and Zhang Lexuan take on much of Qian Chaoyun's practical guidance, Xuan Zi remains the boy's nominal master and political supporter. 7 8

Academy Enforcer Dispute

Xuan Zi protects Qian Chaoyun following his violent confrontation with Xu Sanshi. He argues that Qian Chaoyun acted with youthful chivalry and supports making him an academy enforcer rather than seriously punishing him. 23

Extreme North Return and Second Martial Soul

He permits Qian Chaoyun to leave for the Extreme North, then is ecstatic upon his return with Level 70 Soul Power, Ultimate Ice, and the Heavenly Snow Woman Martial Soul. 59 67 68

Seventh Soul Ring Hunt

Xuan Zi leads the operation that captures the Emperor Auspicious Beast and forces Star Dou's fierce beasts to provide a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in exchange for its release. 70 71 72

Sun Moon Empire Confrontation

Xuan Zi demonstrates his standing as one of Shrek's greatest experts by defeating the Sun Moon Empire's powerhouses. 117

Notable Quotes

“This detestable Xiong Jun! If I don't find Xiao Tao today, I will wash the Star Dou Great Forest in blood!” 5

“I fear threats the least.” 71

“This is my disciple, hahahaha...” 50

Trivia

• Xuan Zi was temporarily forbidden from leading academy soul hunts after his negligence during Ma Xiaotao's expedition. 50
• He values Qian Chaoyun's achievements partly because they enhance his own reputation as a teacher. 23 50 67
• He demanded Snow Lotuses from Qian Chaoyun's Extreme North journey primarily to brew wine. 59 67