Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Darkness God; Dark Goddess 416 438
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek Seven Devils; East God Domain 11 21 419
Occupation/Role	Agility-type soul master; inheritor of the Darkness divine seat 4 416
Status	Alive; ascended to godhood 416
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 27 Soul Grand Master	4	Formally challenges Li Zhexian after manifesting her Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul and two yellow soul rings.
Level 31 → 38 Soul Elder	51	Consumes the Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone, which strengthens her martial soul, agility, and speed while raising her soul power by seven levels. A later account refers to her as Level 37. 51 61
Godhood — Darkness God / Dark Goddess	416, 438	Inherits the Darkness divine seat. Her Nether Holy Cat merges with shadows as profound dark divine power surrounds her. 416 438

Background & History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into an aristocratic household and was burdened by an unwanted betrothal. While training in the Star Dou Great Forest before heading to Shrek Academy, she encountered Li Zhexian bathing in a stream. Their first meeting became an argument: she called him a pervert, while he accused her of being a “female hooligan.” 3 4

After challenging Li Zhexian as a Level 27 Soul Grand Master, Zhu Zhuqing used Hell Stab and Nether Hundred Claws, but he defeated her instantly with Azure Edge Severance. Honoring their agreement, she promised to grant him a favor; he asked her to help hunt his second spirit ring. 4 5

She remained beside Li Zhexian despite the danger posed by the Three-tailed Sword Scorpion King. Zhu Zhuqing lured an entire Sword Scorpion swarm from the valley, using wine supplied by Li Zhexian to restore her strength and increase her speed by thirty percent. She was ultimately surrounded by Thousand-year Sword Scorpions until Li Zhexian arrived to save her. 6 7 8

The two spent a night around a campfire after the hunt, sharing food, wine, and their personal ambitions. Zhu Zhuqing invited Li Zhexian to attend Shrek Academy, but he declined in favor of traveling the continent, seeking fine wine, challenging swordsmen, and creating his own swordsmanship. Before departing, Zhu Zhuqing promised that she would wear purple when they met again because he had told her that purple had “charm.” 8 9 10

At Shrek Academy, Zhu Zhuqing remained distant from Dai Mubai and the other students' behavior, while continuing to think of Li Zhexian. Upon learning that the masked swordsman Jian Jiu might be him, she sought out the Imperial Dou Team and entrusted Dugu Yan with wine and a message for him. 11 20 21

Zhu Zhuqing eventually located Li Zhexian in Heaven Dou City. She initially approached him in disguise with a claw at his heart, but stopped after recognizing him and embraced him instead. She later changed from her usual black combat clothes into a purple gown for him. 50

Li Zhexian gave her the Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone and the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. The first herb elevated her soul power from Level 31 to Level 38; the latter recognized her devotion to Li Zhexian as its owner. Zhu Zhuqing then returned to Shrek Academy to continue growing stronger. 51

During a later crisis, Zhu Zhuqing used a petal of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red and her heart’s blood in an effort to save the dying Li Zhexian. She later fell into a deep sleep and was taken to the Lake of Life, where Xiao Wu cared for her while Li Zhexian searched for the ingredients needed to heal her. 168 169 170

Zhu Zhuqing remained asleep at the Lake of Life for six years. Li Zhexian visited her after his return to the Star Dou Forest, recounting his travels and promising that he would find the final ingredient needed to wake her. He later used divine liquor to awaken her, and the two reunited. 215 291 293

She later ascended to the God Realm as the Darkness God and joined Li Zhexian in the East God Domain. In the new universe, Zhu Zhuqing became the Dark Goddess and married Li Zhexian alongside Qian Renxue. 416 418 419 438

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a beautiful young woman with waist-length ink-black hair, fair skin, and a normally cold expression. Her usual attire consists of fitted black combat clothing, though she later wears purple dresses for Li Zhexian. 3 4 50

• Pitch-black eyes in her normal state. 3
• During Hell Spirit Cat possession, one eye turns deep green and the other clear blue, with date-pit-shaped pupils. 4
• Strands of hair coil into cat-ear-like shapes during martial soul possession. 4
• A ribbon-like tail manifests behind her in martial soul form. 4
• Initially favors practical black clothing and concealed weapons. 50
• Wears a flowing purple gown during her reunion with Li Zhexian. 50

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is initially cold, restrained, and difficult to read. She is not needlessly unreasonable: after reflecting on her first encounter with Li Zhexian, she recognizes that she had misunderstood the situation. 3 4

She is fiercely dependable once she gives her word. Although she understands the danger of the Three-tailed Sword Scorpion King and the Sword Scorpion swarm, she chooses to remain and carry out Li Zhexian’s plan. 5 6 7

Her reserved manner softens around Li Zhexian. She openly remembers his preferences, seeks his approval in purple clothing, and proves her devotion through the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. 10 50 51 168

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhu Zhuqing’s martial soul is the Hell Spirit Cat, a cat-type martial soul suited to agility and swift movement. At godhood, its divine manifestation is referred to as the Nether Holy Cat. 3 4 416

• Grants exceptional eyesight. 3
• Enhances speed, agility, and pursuit capability. 4 7
• Changes her eyes, hair, and manifests a tail during possession. 4
• Merges with shadows upon her ascension as the Darkness God. 416

Hell Stab

Her first soul skill, used during her duel with Li Zhexian. 4

• Activated alongside Nether Hundred Claws during her formal challenge. 4
• Was countered and dispersed by Li Zhexian’s Azure Edge Severance. 4

Nether Hundred Claws

Her second soul skill, which produces a rapid barrage of claw shadows. 4

• Used in combination with Hell Stab to increase her offensive pressure. 4
• Failed to overcome Li Zhexian’s superior sword speed and sharpness. 4

Divine Darkness

As the inheritor of the Darkness divine seat, Zhu Zhuqing wields profound dark divine power. 416

• Her Nether Holy Cat can merge into shadows. 416
• Ascends alongside Li Zhexian’s other allies and enters the East God Domain. 416 418 419

Equipment / Items

• Lovesick Heartbreak Red — An immortal flower that recognizes only Zhu Zhuqing as its master and draws upon her heart’s blood. It can revive the dead and regrow flesh upon bare bones; Zhu Zhuqing uses one of its petals in an attempt to save Li Zhexian. 51 168
• Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone — An immortal herb given by Li Zhexian. It boosts soul power, strengthens her martial soul, and improves agility and speed; consuming it raises her from Level 31 to Level 38. 51
• Personal wine flask — Used to send wine and a message to Li Zhexian through Dugu Yan. 21
• Hidden weapon pouch — Carried at her waist beneath her usual black combat attire. 50

Relationships

• Li Zhexian — First met through an accidental and hostile encounter in the Star Dou Great Forest. She becomes his trusted companion, remains devoted to him through years of separation and illness, later reunites with him in the God Realm, and marries him. 3 6 51 293 419 438
• Xiao Wu — Close friend and “best sister.” Xiao Wu helps care for Zhu Zhuqing during her long sleep at the Lake of Life. 159 169 170 215
• Ning Rongrong — Shrek teammate and confidante who encourages Zhu Zhuqing to meet Li Zhexian and helps select her clothing for the reunion. 11 116
• Qian Renxue — Fellow ascended goddess and Li Zhexian’s other bride. Qian Renxue trusts Zhu Zhuqing enough to leave Li Zhexian in her care. 416 419 438
• Dugu Yan — Delivers Zhu Zhuqing’s wine and message to Li Zhexian after Zhu Zhuqing learns of Jian Jiu. 21
• Dai Mubai — Shrek classmate whose pursuit of Zhu Zhuqing is consistently ignored; she also refuses to rely on their Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 21 61

Notable Quotes

“To hear the Way in the morning... and die without regret that evening...”
— Zhu Zhuqing, reflecting on Li Zhexian’s resolve 6

“As long as it works.”
— Zhu Zhuqing, before using the Lovesick Heartbreak Red to save Li Zhexian 168

Trivia

• Zhu Zhuqing’s preference for purple originates from Li Zhexian’s offhand claim that “purple has a certain charm.” 4 10
• Although the Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone explicitly raises her to Level 38, a later account identifies her as Level 37. 51 61