Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清) 29
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek Seven Devils 29 55
Occupation/Role	Battle Spirit Master 29
Martial Soul	Nether Civet 29
Status	Alive; later becomes a god and can manifest on Douluo Continent through power stored in her jade pendant 423
First Appearance	Chapter 4, initially encountered unconscious in a spirit-beast forest 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 31 Battle Spirit Master	29	Registered with the Nether Civet martial soul after obtaining a suitable spirit ring in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Rank 50	166	Had already reached this rank before being imprisoned by the Zhu Family, but could not acquire a spirit ring.
Rank 58	171	Obtained a spirit ring in the Extreme North; accumulated power and her enhanced physique allowed an eight-rank surge.
Rank 60	205	Broke through while cultivating under the pressure of Sea God Mountain.
God	423	Had ascended by the time she later descended in a golden-light manifestation to reunite with Jiang Siming.

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire and bound from childhood to a marriage alliance with the Dai Family. To escape that fate, she underwent a family assessment described as a death trap; surviving it earned her freedom and the right to refuse the arrangement. 21 22

During an earlier life-threatening encounter in a spirit-beast forest, Jiang Siming rescued an unconscious girl from an Earth Cave Demon Spider. Zhuqing later recognized Jiang as connected to the person who had once helped her, although Jiang could not remember the meeting. 4 21 22

After joining Shrek Academy, Zhuqing fought alongside the other Shrek Seven Devils. While fleeing a ten-thousand-year Blood Armor Beetle, she continued running after Oscar's flying-sausage effect expired rather than surrendering; Jiang Siming arrived in time to save her. 27 She subsequently chose a Nether Ghost Tiger spirit ring, reaching Rank 31. 28 29

Her gratitude toward Jiang gradually became a mutual relationship. They first agreed to a trial relationship after her rescue, later confessed their love, and exchanged paired jade pendants intended to sense each other through injected Soul Power. 27 87

The Star Luo Empire later attempted to reinstate Zhuqing's marriage agreement with Dai Mubai despite her earlier freedom. Jiang Siming intervened against the imperial representatives, while Zhuqing and Dai Mubai rejected the families' treatment of them as political tools. 99 The Zhu Family eventually imprisoned Zhuqing and Shui Yue'er in a dungeon for two years, but Jiang located Zhuqing through their jade pendants and rescued them. 152 153

During the conflict with Spirit Hall, Zhuqing carried the incapacitated Jiang Siming while fleeing and was severely injured protecting him from Bibi Dong. Jiang ultimately accepted the Evil God's inheritance to save her. 115 116

On Sea God Mountain, Zhuqing undertook a Black Grade Six Trial requiring her to climb 188 steps through Sea God's Light. Determined not to remain dependent on Jiang, she pushed herself to collapse; together, they reached the final step and completed the first trial. 212 213

After becoming a god, Zhuqing left a portion of her power in one half of their jade pendant. This allowed her to descend briefly when she sensed danger surrounding Jiang Siming, though the stored power could not sustain her manifestation for long. 423

Appearance

Zhuqing is described as delicately featured, with a porcelain-doll-like face and a naturally cold, aloof bearing. Her dark hair is repeatedly noted in scenes with Jiang Siming. 4 90

• Possesses a refined but distant presence that initially makes her seem difficult to approach. 4 21
• Often moves and attacks like a shadow, matching her Nether Civet martial soul and stealth-oriented combat style. 20 55
• Her normally reserved demeanor softens noticeably around Jiang Siming. 28 87

Personality

Zhuqing is resolute, self-reliant, and willing to endure extreme pain rather than become a burden to others. She survived a lethal family assessment, endured spirit-bone absorption without giving up, and forced herself through Sea God's Light despite bleeding from the pressure. 21 90 205

Her reserved exterior conceals intense feelings. She is deeply afraid of Jiang Siming disappearing from her life, particularly after his secrets, battles, and repeated absences place him in danger. 66 212 213 She can also be jealous and openly possessive where their relationship is concerned. 87 191

Zhuqing has firsthand familiarity with the harshness of the Star Luo Empire and remains composed when confronted with cruelty that unsettles her companions. 57 58 Despite this, she remains protective and compassionate, comforting Shui Yue'er during their imprisonment and placing herself between Jiang and Bibi Dong. 115 152

Abilities & Skills

Nether Civet Martial Soul

Zhuqing is a battle-type spirit master whose Nether Civet martial soul emphasizes speed, stealth, and close-range assault. 29

• Uses shadow-based movement to attack from blind spots and behind opponents. 9 20
• Favors rapid melee combinations rather than prolonged direct exchanges. 20 55
• Her physique and combat potential were significantly strengthened by body refinement and multiple Spirit Bones. 171 204

Hell Stab

Zhuqing's first documented soul skill is Hell Stab, used in an attempted surprise attack against Jiang Siming. 9

• Designed for sudden close-range strikes. 9
• Most effective when launched from an opponent's blind spot. 9

Nether Thrust and Nether Hundred Claws

Zhuqing combines Nether Thrust with Nether Hundred Claws in high-speed melee assaults. 20

• Uses the combination to pressure opponents with attacks too fast to follow clearly. 20
• Can coordinate attacks with Dai Mubai and the Shrek team. 20
• Jiang Siming repeatedly counters the technique by predicting her approach and controlling her wrists. 20 55

Juexian Sword Resonance

After receiving a copied Juexian Sword through Jiang Siming's Sword Seal, Zhuqing developed a direct resonance with him. 56

• Can manifest and wield a copied Juexian Sword by pouring Soul Power into the Sword Seal. 56
• Her sword manifestation consumes Soul Power extremely quickly. 56
• Her resonance with Jiang Siming was identified as a Martial Soul Fusion Skill; their Soul Power became shared, and Zhuqing's sword intent surged dramatically. 56
• During the Sea God trial, Jiang placed her hand on the Zhuxian Sword and lent her the power needed to reach the 188th step. 213

Godhood and Pendant Manifestation

Zhuqing later ascends to godhood and leaves a sliver of divine power inside one half of her jade pendant. 423

• Can descend in a golden-light manifestation when the pendant's stored power is activated. 423
• Her manifestation is temporary because the pendant's stored power is limited. 423
• The paired pendants can sense each other when their holders are nearby and inject Soul Power into them. 87

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Paired jade pendants — One half is carried by Zhuqing and the other by Jiang Siming; they glow when close together and supplied with Soul Power. 75 87
• Juexian Sword Seal — Allows her to manifest a copied Juexian Sword, though its Soul Power cost is severe. 56
• Spirit-type skull bone — Absorbed despite intense pain; given to her by Jiang Siming. 90
• Nether Night Wolf King's left arm bone — A roughly forty-thousand-year Spirit Bone absorbed after the skull bone. 90
• Shadowless Demon Cat right arm bone — An inherited Zhu Family Spirit Bone gifted to her by Jiang Siming after she reached Rank 60. 205

Relationships

• Jiang Siming — Lover and later husband by Zhuqing's own declaration. He rescues her repeatedly, supports her cultivation, and shares a powerful sword resonance with her; Zhuqing remains fiercely devoted despite fearing his disappearance. 27 87 115 213 423
• Dai Mubai — Former childhood betrothed under the Dai and Zhu Families' marriage-alliance system. Both resent the Star Luo Empire's attempt to force the agreement back upon them. 21 99
• Shui Yue'er — Fellow prisoner of the Zhu Family. Zhuqing reassures and protects Shui Yue'er throughout their two-year confinement. 152 153
• Ning Rongrong — Shrek teammate who supports Zhuqing during the Black Grade Six Trial with the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. 212
• Shrek Seven Devils — Her core team and companions; they fight alongside her and support her through her relationship struggles and Sea God trials. 29 213

Notable Quotes

“I've already passed the test! I'm free!” 94

“I don't want to become your burden, always living under your protection.” 213

“Do you know? I thought I would never see you again. Don't make me worry and be scared anymore, all right?” 422