Xue Ke

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xue Ke (雪珂)
Alias(es)	Emerald Prince; Emperor of the Heavenly Martial Empire
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Heaven Dou Imperial Family; Imperial Fighting Team; Martial Soul Hall; Three Phases Sect
Occupation/Role	Princess of Heaven Dou; Soul Master; sect master; emperor
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Master, Level 34	9	Reached at age twelve with the Sunflower Scripture’s second realm; gained Strength Amplification and three external techniques.
Soul Power Level 36	30	Broke through while recovering in the Dao Demon Space after Tang Hao’s attack.
Soul Power Level 38	37	Documented statistics panel; possessed three Soul Rings for Jade Swan and one for Dark Flame Emperor Goose.
Soul Ancestor, Level 42	51	Absorbed the Crimson Flame Scaled Beast’s black Soul Ring and gained her fourth Soul Ring.
Soul Power Level 59	186	Reached while cultivating alongside Hu Liena en route to Slaughter City.
Soul Power Level 67	198	Absorbed her sixth Soul Ring from the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger; the Demon Seed also absorbed the tiger’s black bead.
Soul Power Level 69	208	Identified herself as a level-sixty-nine support-type Battle Soul Emperor before fighting Feng Wuming.
Soul Power Level 74	210	Reached Level 73 after absorbing a 350,000-year seventh Soul Ring, then advanced once more through trial rewards; awakened her Domain.
Soul Power Level 86	273	Reached after absorbing her eighth Soul Ring, shortly before Xue Ye arranged her enthronement.

Background / History

Xue Ke was originally Zhang Wenbiao, a student who died of a heart attack while struggling with advanced mathematics. She awoke in the body of six-year-old Princess Xue Ke of the Heaven Dou Empire, retaining the memories and mentality of her previous life. Her first major decision in this new life was to awaken her Martial Soul and seek control over her own fate rather than accept the expected life of a royal princess. 1 5

She quickly recognized that her apparent elder brother, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, was actually Qian Renxue in disguise. Although Qian Renxue initially viewed Xue Ke’s talent and Emperor Xue Ye’s attention as threats to her infiltration mission, their relationship developed into a deep partnership. Xue Ke ultimately chose Martial Soul Hall’s side, believing it offered ordinary people the chance to alter their destinies through Martial Soul awakening. 5 39

At Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Xue Ke joined the Imperial Fighting Team and established herself as its strongest member by effortlessly defeating captain Yu Tianheng. Her plans included treating Dugu Yan’s inherited poison, gaining access to Dugu Bo’s Ice and Fire Yin Yang Pot, and obstructing Tang San’s rise. 9 10 120

Tang Hao’s surprise attack forced Xue Ke to abandon her earlier confidence in foreknowledge alone. After recovering in the Dao Demon Space, she devoted herself more seriously to obtaining personal strength. 30

Xue Ke later became involved with Martial Soul Hall through Hu Liena, Chrysanthemum Douluo, Bibi Dong, and Qian Daoliu. She sought to reconcile Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue while building political support for a future continental unification. 69 82 186

Following the Heaven Dou succession crisis, Xue Ke defeated Xue Xing’s forces, became the empire’s sole successor, and was eventually maneuvered onto the throne by Xue Ye and Chu Yunfei. She later became Emperor of the Heavenly Martial Empire and led the unification of the Douluo Continent. 238 240 273 278 280

Appearance

Xue Ke has silver hair and brown eyes. At age six, she is described as a fair, tender child; by adolescence, her appearance attracts significant attention from academy students and prospective suitors. 1 9

• Silver hair, shared visually with Xue Qinghe’s assumed identity. 1
• Brown eyes that become notably resolute after Tang Hao’s attack. 30
• Manifests emerald-green wings when using her Jade Swan Martial Soul. 66
• Manifests dark wings nearly two meters long when using the Dark Flame Emperor Goose Martial Soul. 73

Personality

Xue Ke is strategic, ambitious, and unusually mature for her age due to her memories of her previous life. She consistently evaluates people and institutions according to whether they can serve her wider goal of protecting Qian Renxue and changing the continent’s political order. 1 39 247

Her pragmatism can become manipulative or ruthless. She uses allies, political rivals, and even Tang San as pieces in larger plans; she also kills Clear Sky Sect disciples after deciding they would become future threats. 89 247 266

Despite this, Xue Ke is compassionate toward those she considers vulnerable or worthy of protection. She saves the Blazing Nether Thunder Dragon’s child, treats Dugu Yan’s poison, mentors Wei Xi, and respectfully trains Tianxue City’s guards. 51 120 202

Abilities & Skills

Dual Martial Souls

Xue Ke possesses two Martial Soul forms: the support-oriented Jade Swan and the combat-oriented Dark Flame Emperor Goose. 37

• Jade Swan — Grants healing, support, defense, flight, and a powerful Domain. 37 66 210
• Dark Flame Emperor Goose — Grants dark-flame attacks, dark wings, and access to the Extinction Dark Flame Saber. 37 51 73

Song of Life

Xue Ke’s first Jade Swan Soul Skill heals injuries, restores vitality, and removes abnormal conditions. 37

• Restores 20% vitality at its documented level; recovery increases with Soul Power. 37
• Clears poison, mental interference, paralysis, stun, and similar status effects. 37
• Used to detoxify Dugu Yan. 120
• Used to help the Blazing Nether Thunder Dragon deliver her child. 51
• Can heal Xue Ke’s own injuries and reduce paralysis, though it could not expel the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger’s evil energy. 198

Soul Skill Amplification

Her second and third Jade Swan Soul Skills provide attack and defense amplification respectively. 37

• Second Soul Skill — Increases attack by 100% for one or multiple targets. 37
• Third Soul Skill — Increases defense by 100% for one or multiple targets. 37
• Both improve by 50% for every ten Soul Power levels. 37

Dark Flame Emperor Goose Techniques

Xue Ke’s second Martial Soul specializes in destructive dark-flame combat. 37 51

• Black Flame Ray — Fires a flame beam capable of burning a target’s body and soul upon impact. 37
• Black Flame Swamp — Used alongside Black Flame Ray to defeat the Crimson Flame Scaled Beast. 50
• Extinction Dark Flame Saber — A dark-flame-infused saber manifested through her fourth Soul Skill. 51
• Jade Light Protection — Creates protective armor for Xue Ke and others; can reflect physical attacks. 51
• Void — Weakens incoming energy attacks by 50%; it does not provide complete immunity. 198
• Sixth Soul Skill — Derived from the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger; its influence causes Xue Ke to lose control temporarily, so she avoids using it until she can manage it safely. 199

Sunflower Scripture

An internal cultivation technique that greatly enhances Xue Ke’s physical power and grants martial arts-style external techniques. She reached its second realm after six years of cultivation. 9

• Strength Amplification — Raises her physical strength; she estimated her single-handed strength at 30,000 jin after the breakthrough and later recorded 45,000 jin. 9 37
• At age ten, she uprooted an ancient tree in the imperial garden, creating her reputation for “divine strength.” 102
• Her projected strength at Limit Douluo is 300,000 jin per hand. 102

Golden Bell Shield

A defensive external technique of the Sunflower Scripture. 112

• Forms a golden energy bell around Xue Ke. 112
• Resists physical damage from opponents up to ten levels above her own. 112
• Used during her one-against-seven victory over the Imperial Fighting Team. 43

Bone-Breaking Hand

A palm technique that hardens Xue Ke’s hands and inflicts concealed internal fractures. 112

• Causes gradual pulverizing fractures without obvious external wounds. 112
• Also called the Tendon Severing and Bone Dislocating Hand in combat. 89
• Used to defeat Tang Mao and a Clear Sky Sect elder. 89

Floating Willow Movement Technique / Bird Crossing Technique

Xue Ke employs two high-speed movement techniques in combat. 112 66

• Floating Willow Movement Technique — Greatly increases movement speed and can create up to five afterimages. 112
• Bird Crossing Technique — Used with Jade Swan wings for extreme aerial speed and evasive movement. 66
• Her speed approached that of an ordinary agility-type Soul Emperor during her duel with Bai He. 66
• She used it to evade the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger’s wind-and-evil blades. 198

Dao Heart Seed Demon / Demon Seed

A cultivation method centered on the Dao Demon Space and spiritual energy. Xue Ke chose Qian Renxue as a trusted “Spirit Medium” for mastering it. 30

• Allows entry to and travel through the Dao Demon Space. 30 39
• Can borrow power from linked individuals; Xue Ke temporarily borrowed ten Soul Power levels from Bibi Dong against the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. 198
• Provides protection against hostile energies, including the tiger’s evil aura. 198
• Powers her saber techniques with spiritual energy. 157 158

Self-Created Saber Skills

Xue Ke combines Soul Power, spiritual energy, and her saber into powerful custom techniques. 157 209

• Mad Drink Flame Split Slash — Her first self-created saber stance; used to interrupt Tang San’s hammer sequence. 157
• Three Points Return to Origin Qi — Her strongest documented strike, combining Soul Power, spiritual energy, and the Source of Truth. 158
• The technique can exhaust nearly all her Soul Power and spiritual energy. 158
• Its power forced Soul Douluo Feng Wuming to recognize her strength. 209

Jade Swan Domain

Xue Ke awakened her personal Domain after obtaining her seventh Soul Ring. 210

• Reduces the Soul Power cost of her and allies’ Soul Rings, Soul Skills, and Soul Bone Skills by 100%. 210
• Doubles Soul Power recovery speed within its area. 210
• Increases her own support-type Soul Skill effects by 200% and allied support effects by 100%. 210
• All listed effects increase further for every ten Soul Power levels. 210

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Extinction Dark Flame Saber — Dark-flame saber created through Xue Ke’s fourth Soul Skill and used for her strongest self-created attacks. 51 157
• Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud — Retrieved from the imperial treasury after Xue Ye entrusted it to her; she had previously attempted to steal it to prevent Tang San’s Sea God inheritance. 102 169
• Angel Token — Given by Qian Renxue; Xue Ke carries it but avoids using it unless necessary. 49
• Silver Dragon King’s reverse scale — A scale that deters Soul Beasts and allows Xue Ke to enter the Star Dou Great Forest alone more safely. 88
• Shi Nian’s skull — Taken from the imperial treasury alongside the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. 169

Relationships

• Qian Renxue / Xue Qinghe — Her disguised elder sister and closest confidante. Xue Ke supports Qian Renxue’s political ambitions, while Qian Renxue ultimately supports Xue Ke’s claim to the throne. 1 39 168
• Emperor Xue Ye — Her father. He places high expectations on her, entrusts her with imperial responsibilities, and later orchestrates her ascension. 5 33 273
• Bibi Dong — Pope of Martial Soul Hall and Xue Ke’s adoptive mother. Xue Ke seeks to improve Bibi Dong’s relationship with Qian Renxue. 69 186 261
• Qian Daoliu — Xue Ke recognizes him as her grandfather; he trusts her influence over Qian Renxue. 82 261
• Hu Liena — Friend, cultivation companion, and fellow Slaughter City traveler. Xue Ke helps her obtain a Soul Ring and accepts responsibility for her safety. 68 186
• Dugu Yan — Imperial Fighting Team teammate and political ally. Xue Ke treats her poison and uses their connection to approach Dugu Bo. 9 120
• Bai He — Patriarch of the Min Clan and trusted ally. He supports Xue Ke during the Heaven Dou crisis and fights alongside her against Xue Xing’s forces. 66 238 261
• Bai Chenxiang — Bai He’s daughter and Xue Ke’s friend; initially encountered while disguised as Yufeng. 43 66
• Xue Aotian — Her dragon Soul Beast and mount. It evolves by absorbing lightning and follows her commands in battle. 68 89 207
• Xiao Wu — A Soul Beast ally who aids Xue Ke against the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. 198
• Tang San / Lu Muke — Initially an enemy whose opportunities Xue Ke seeks to intercept; later used as an agent in her plan to influence the Star Luo Empire. 9 266
• Wei Xi — A young subordinate whom Xue Ke mentors through the Five Animal Frolics and sends to Spirit Hall Academy. 202 214
• Su Jingwen — Her nominal sister-in-law, later appointed Prime Minister by Xue Ke. 207 274

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rebirth and Martial Soul Awakening

Xue Ke awakens as the six-year-old Heaven Dou princess, begins adapting to her new identity, and attends her Martial Soul awakening with Qian Renxue posing as Xue Qinghe. 1 2

Heaven Dou Royal Academy

She enters Heaven Dou Royal Academy, gains popularity through her essay “My Crown Prince Brother,” joins the Imperial Fighting Team, and defeats Yu Tianheng to establish herself as its strongest combatant. 9 10

Dao Demon Space and Martial Soul Hall Alliance

After surviving Tang Hao’s attack, Xue Ke intensifies her cultivation and recruits Qian Renxue as her Spirit Medium. She later declares her support for Martial Soul Hall’s unification of the continent. 30 39

Star Dou Great Forest

Xue Ke acquires Soul Rings, defeats the Crimson Flame Scaled Beast, helps the Blazing Nether Thunder Dragon, befriends Hu Liena, and develops Xue Aotian through lightning cultivation. 50 51 68

Martial Soul City

She travels with Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo to meet Bibi Dong, assesses Martial Soul City’s order and governance, and begins positioning herself between Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Qian Daoliu. 69 70 82

Slaughter City and Dark Demon Evil God Tiger

Xue Ke travels toward Slaughter City to prevent Tang San from gaining the Slaughter God’s Domain. During this period, she fights the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, obtains her sixth Soul Ring, and suffers unstable control from its power. 186 198 199

Tianxue City

As ruler of Tianxue City, Xue Ke investigates commoners’ living conditions, trains guards personally, and mentors Wei Xi. 199 202

Heaven Dou Succession Crisis

Xue Ke confronts Xue Xing’s rebellion, defeats Soul Douluo-level opponents, becomes the only remaining imperial successor, and takes a decisive role in the empire’s future. 238 240

Imperial Ascension and Continental Unification

After reaching Level 86, Xue Ke is maneuvered into accepting the throne. She later becomes Emperor of the Heavenly Martial Empire, accepts responsibility for unifying the world, and enters Star Luo City after the continent’s unification. 273 278 280

Myriad World Reincarnation Trial

Xue Ke faces an assessment requiring ten thousand reincarnated lifetimes. In the early lives shown, she experiences failure as an ordinary princess, becomes Ju Zi in another life, and later rises as an empress in a different world. 285 286

Notable Quotes

“My life creed in this life is to protect those I want to protect with a blade.” 88

“Sister Xue, I suddenly want to change this country!” 39

“They can use me, but why can’t I use them?” 154

“To wear a crown, one must bear its weight.” 247

Trivia

• Xue Ke’s original body was known for mischievous behavior; she once nearly stole the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud from the imperial treasury. 102
• Her attempted theft was motivated by her belief that denying Tang San the Shroud would prevent his inheritance of the Sea God Divine Position. 102
• She lacks an eye technique comparable to Tang San’s Purple Demon Child, which she considers her principal weakness during her early cultivation. 112
• Her academy essay, “My Crown Prince Brother,” made her widely known among Heaven Dou Royal Academy students. 9
• Xue Ke initially rejects repeated attempts by others to arrange a marriage for her, declaring her heart “like stone” and her mind “like still water.” 208