Shen Rui

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Shen Rui (沈锐)
Alias(es)	Mad Fist Shen Rui
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Soul Hunting Guild — President 80 87
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; soul-beast hunter; firearms negotiator and guild leader 13 15 87
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 50 Soul King	37	Reached level 50 at age 24 after beginning with Innate Level 8 Soul Power.
Level 61 Soul Emperor	37	Advanced to Soul Emperor at age 31.
Level 63 Soul Emperor	37	Had reached level 63 by the time Shen Feng travelled to Heaven Dou City with Dugu Bo.
Level 67 Soul Emperor	60	Refined the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum; his Martial Soul displayed signs of a possible secondary evolution.

Background / History

Shen Rui and Ling Na were both born with Innate Level 8 Soul Power. They reached level 45 by age 21 and participated in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. Afterward, they became a couple, passed through Shuiyun Village, had Shen Feng, and settled at the foot of the nearby mountain. 1 37

Known as the Mad Fist, Shen Rui spent more than a decade in the Soul Master world. He and Ling Na supported their family by accepting commissions to hunt soul beasts and obtain soul rings for others. His work brought in substantial wealth, while Shen Feng’s firearms gave the pair additional protection during dangerous hunts. 1 4 13

After Shen Feng’s Martial Soul awakening, Shen Rui initially resisted placing his son under another faction’s control. He ultimately allowed Shen Feng to remain at Shrek Academy temporarily, believing that a talented child needed real experience rather than constant parental shelter. 3 4

A high-paying commission from Suotuo City’s deputy city lord, Fels, convinced Shen Rui to pursue Shen Feng’s proposal of gathering independent Soul Masters into a mutual-support organization. This became the foundation of the Soul Hunting Guild. 13 15

Personality

Shen Rui is a protective but pragmatic father. He intervened immediately when Flender pressured Shen Feng during the awakening ceremony, yet he also argued for an approximately 800-year first Soul Ring rather than risking a more dangerous option. 3 5

He values independence, preparation, and resources. Shen Rui sees wealth as necessary for Shen Feng’s future, keeps valuable discoveries secret when greed may provoke violence, and treats political or commercial agreements as tools for strengthening the guild. 11 13 15 87

Despite his strategic outlook, Shen Rui is approachable toward the guild’s lower-ranked members. After the beast tide, he apologized personally for returning late and helped restore morale among injured Soul Masters. 81

Abilities & Skills

Body Martial Soul

Shen Rui possesses a Body Martial Soul centered on his arms. When activated, his arms emit brilliant golden light; at five rings, his configuration consisted of two yellow, two purple, and one black Soul Ring. 3

• His Body Martial Soul allowed unusually high early Soul Ring absorption limits: his first ring was about 500 years old, while his second approached 900 years. 5
• His arms can project golden light across his body during combat. 7
• After refining the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Shen Feng believed Shen Rui’s Martial Soul may have begun a secondary evolution. 60

Third Soul Skill: Golden Light Body Protection

Shen Rui’s third, purple thousand-year Soul Ring grants Golden Light Body Protection. 7

• Golden energy spreads from his arms to cover his entire body. 7
• He used it to charge through a barrage of thunder-wreathed leaves fired by the Purple Thunder Sword Bamboo. 7
• The skill supports his direct, high-impact fighting style associated with his “Mad Fist” title. 1 7

Soul-Beast Hunting

Shen Rui is an experienced hunter who accepts commissions for Soul Ring acquisition. 4 13

• He can scale a hundred-meter cliff rapidly using natural crevices and footholds. 7
• He assessed the dangers of high-level hunts, including the likelihood that a ten-thousand-year soul beast could yield a Soul Bone and incite conflict among allies. 13
• He prioritized withdrawal and survival when Shen Feng concluded that the battle around the Titan Giant Ape involved opponents beyond the guild’s ability to influence. 81

Leadership and Negotiation

As president of the Soul Hunting Guild, Shen Rui oversees its public operations and alliances. 80 87

• He personally recognizes the characteristics of the guild’s approximately two thousand members. 80
• He negotiated a weapons agreement with Ning Fengzhi: firearms and artillery would be supplied to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, while their manufacturing methods remained confidential. 87
• He authorized an immediate equipment gift for 500 people and free weapons and ammunition for 5,000 people over ten years. 87

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• .45 Breaker — A massive firearm custom-built by Shen Feng for Shen Rui’s strength as a five-ring Soul King. It fires 45-millimeter ammunition and is intended to improve safety during soul-beast hunts. 1
• Soul Tool storage device — Used to carry the Breaker and ammunition. 1 7
• Ten-Thousand-Year Left Leg Soul Bone — Found in the cave of the Mountain-Moving Apes; Shen Rui concealed its existence from others. 9 11
• Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum — An immortal-grade herb given to him by Shen Feng and later refined, raising him to level 67. 58 60

Relationships

• Ling Na — Wife and long-standing combat partner. They make major decisions together, from Shen Feng’s education to Soul Ring safety. 1 5 15
• Shen Feng — Son. Shen Rui is proud of Shen Feng’s intelligence and inventions, protects him from threats, and supports his long-term development. 1 3 4
• Zhao Wuji — Good brother and designated Vice Guild Master of the Soul Hunting Guild. 33
• Flender — Shrek Academy’s dean. Shen Rui initially treated him cautiously but accepted access to his cultivation resources and served during Shrek’s enrollment activities. 4 11 13
• Dugu Bo — Powerful ally of the Soul Hunting Guild through Shen Feng. Shen Rui feared for Shen Feng when Dugu Bo took him to Heaven Dou City, but later worked alongside him in guild planning. 36 87
• Ma Hongjun — Foster son. Shen Rui and Ling Na accepted Ma Hongjun after his Martial Soul’s defects were resolved through an immortal herb. 60
• Ning Fengzhi — Allied negotiator from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; their agreement exchanged funding for firearms and artillery. 87
• Soul Hunting Guild members — Shen Rui’s subordinates. His apology and concern after the beast tide earned their respect and strengthened their loyalty. 80 81

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shen Feng’s Awakening and Shrek Academy

Shen Rui tested Shen Feng’s early firearms, including the .45 Breaker, before Shen Feng’s Martial Soul awakening. When Flender attempted to pressure Shen Feng into joining Shrek Academy, Shen Rui and Ling Na broke into the Martial Soul Hall and shielded their son. 1 3

Founding the Soul Hunting Guild

Fels’ commission to hunt a soul beast worth under twenty thousand years provided Shen Rui with the financial incentive to begin building a guild for independent Soul Masters. He viewed the organization as a way to secure resources and prevent his family from depending on major powers. 15 16

Dugu Bo’s Invitation

When Dugu Bo took Shen Feng toward Heaven Dou City and the Sunset Forest, Shen Rui recognized that the guild lacked the power to refuse a Title Douluo. He concealed his worry from Ling Na while waiting for Shen Feng’s return. 36

Immortal Herb Refinement

Shen Rui accepted the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum brought back by Shen Feng. Its refinement raised his Soul Power to level 67 and strengthened his Martial Soul, placing him among the guild’s foremost combatants. 58 60

Beast Tide and Tang Hao’s Return

During the beast tide, Shen Rui returned to Soul Hunting City, reassured the guild’s defenders, and apologized to injured members. He later confronted Tang Hao at the city gate while Shen Feng prepared a thunder-based attack. 81 83

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Agreement

Shen Rui represented the Soul Hunting Guild in negotiations with Ning Fengzhi. The resulting alliance supplied the sect with firearms and artillery while funding the guild’s expansion and preserving the secrecy of its manufacturing methods. 87