Xu Tinglan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xu Tinglan (徐听澜)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy; Sun Moon Team; Mystic Armor Soul Master Regiment
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Soul Tool Master; forger; captain of the Sun Moon Team; leader of the Mystic Armor Soul Master Regiment
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 34 Soul Elder	6	Enters Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy at age twelve with Innate Full Soul Power.
First Soul Skill — Mysterious Underworld Canglan Domain	8	Creates mysterious black water that impedes opponents moving against its current while protecting Xu Tinglan’s movement with it.
Fourth Soul Skill — Sea-Summoning Mountain-Fixing	24	Enters a three-meter Black Tortoise-sealed form; consumes nearly 40% of his soul power on activation.
Soul Ancestor	31	Kong Deming identifies him as a thirteen-year-old Soul Ancestor with a divine-beast Black Tortoise bloodline.
Fifth Soul Skill — Heavenly Moat Thoroughfare	45	Obtained from a soul ring of more than 30,000 years; its passive effect grants 30% damage reduction.
Soul King	55	Reveals five soul rings—two yellow, one purple, and two black—during the Continental Youth Tournament.
Sixth Soul Skill — Chaos Descent	143	Absorbs the Chaos Beast’s soul ring, gaining a chaos mist that suppresses inferior attributes and dissolves insufficiently powerful attacks.

Background

Xu Tinglan graduated from Jiangshui Primary Soul Master Academy and chose to pursue his future at Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy rather than follow the path associated with the Mysterious Underworld Sect. His parents originated from that sect, but he was disowned by them; he later learned that they had been framed and murdered by forces tied to the White Tiger Duke. 2 30

He traveled to Ming Capital with Ning Mochen of the Nine Treasures Caravan. The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect took interest in his potential as a future Level 9 Soul Master, while Xu Tinglan himself was drawn to the Sun Moon Empire’s developing Soul Tool tradition. 4

At Sun Moon Academy, he enrolled alongside Jiang Nannan, became Xiao Hongchen’s roommate, and quickly established himself as both an unusually capable Soul Tool specialist and an innovative student. Teacher Xuan Xingyue appointed him class monitor after his discussion of future Soul Tool magnification and miniaturization. 6 9

Kong Deming became Xu Tinglan’s foster father and mentor. Kong recognized his Black Tortoise bloodline, Soul Tool insight, and ambition to unify the continent; he subsequently supported Xu Tinglan’s advancement in Soul Tools, battle armor, and political understanding. 30 31 107

Personality

Xu Tinglan is composed, decisive, and highly self-assured. He remains calm even when confronted with threats, including a referral fee of up to one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins and an assassination attempt by a Soul Emperor. 4 30

He is intensely pragmatic in combat and politics. He conceals abilities when opponents are gathering intelligence, manipulates public sympathy to his advantage, and later kills enemies who could expose his identity without hesitation. 57 95 113

Despite this ruthlessness, he is protective of people under his command. He leads his teams through dangerous battles, equips them with spirit-forged metals and battle armor, and reacts strongly when a substitute teammate is killed in competition. 143 173 182

Abilities & Skills

Black Tortoise Martial Soul

Xu Tinglan possesses a Black Tortoise bloodline and fights as a heavily armored defender who combines exceptional defense with close-range offense.

• Can manifest the Mysterious Underworld Shield, a broad black shield with dark-gold patterns. 12
• His Black Tortoise state can be entered at will after obtaining Life Gold. 86
• His body, strengthened by the Black Tortoise bloodline and Life Gold, can endure extreme acceleration from flight Soul Tools. 87
• His Fourth Soul Skill can seal an opponent’s physical-enhancement Soul Skills, though attribute enhancements are not subject to this limitation. 100

Mysterious Underworld Canglan Domain

A water-based area-control skill that turns mobility into a liability for opponents.

• Generates black water that resists enemies moving against its current, reducing their mobility and kinetic force. 8
• Allows Xu Tinglan to move with the current while under the domain’s protection. 8
• Can stack with Jiang Nannan’s Gravity Control to make evasion from Soul Guidance Rays substantially harder. 8
• Becomes significantly stronger while he is in his Black Tortoise state. 86

Thousand Mountains Return to Ruins

Xu Tinglan’s primary defensive Soul Skill.

• Condenses a mountain-range phantom before the Mysterious Underworld Shield. 55
• Doubles his defense and redirects 80% of incoming impact into the ground. 55
• Draws on earth-vein power, allowing extraordinary defense with relatively low soul-power consumption. 87
• Is enhanced by Black Tortoise Abyssal Descent and Sea-Summoning Mountain-Fixing. 96

Black Tortoise Abyssal Descent / Sea-Summoning Mountain-Fixing

A transformation and battlefield-control combination centered on the Black Tortoise.

• Enlarges Xu Tinglan to roughly three meters and covers his body in Black Tortoise seals. 24 92
• Produces cold ink-colored mist, additional Mysterious Underworld Shields, dark clouds, and torrential rain. 24 92
• Enhances his other Soul Skills, including his domain and defensive techniques. 92 96
• Can manifest a Dark Gold Ink Black Tortoise phantom capable of swallowing powerful attacks. 99

Heavenly Moat Thoroughfare

Xu Tinglan’s Fifth Soul Skill and a major source of both defense and offense.

• Its passive effect permanently reduces incoming damage by 30%. 57
• Defeated Ma Xiaotao after absorbing and utilizing multiple elements to reinforce its attack. 102
• Its soul ring was stated to be older than Xiao Hongchen’s 30,000-year ring. 45

Chaos Descent

A Sixth Soul Skill gained from the Chaos Beast.

• Opens a pitch-black rift that releases chaos mist around Xu Tinglan. 143
• Dissolves attacks below a certain intensity. 143
• Suppresses soul power of inferior attributes. 143
• Does not distinguish between allies and enemies, making it dangerous to use around companions. 143

Forging and Soul Tool Engineering

Xu Tinglan is a forger and Soul Tool Master whose combat style integrates defensive martial-soul abilities with high-mobility armor and weaponry.

• Can forge and purify metal to a flawless standard, including Flawless Moon-Glaze Stone and Titanium. 6 19
• Pursued Spirit Forging before the Continental Youth Tournament and later forged the metal for his own Dual-Form Battle Armor. 32 118
• Crafted the spirit-forged-metal Demon-Severing Monster-Slaying Sword, a weapon that fuses with its wielder and can continuously evolve. 89
• Produced spirit-forged metals tailored to his team members, allowing them to create Two-Word Battle Armor. 173
• Planned to upgrade his existing Two-Word Battle Armor to Soul Forged quality. 181

Tactical Leadership

Xu Tinglan conceals information, evaluates opponents, and directs large-scale operations.

• Defeated seven Tianyu Academy opponents while primarily using his Second Soul Skill and basic attacks, withholding information on his wider arsenal. 57
• Served as captain of the Sun Moon Team, with Ma Rulong appointed vice-captain. 46
• Formed the 300-member Mystic Armor Soul Master Regiment and led its campaign against Star Luo cities. 228
• Used foresight-related intelligence and the Sun Moon Empire’s Hands of the Nation to ambush escaping Title Douluos. 210

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Mysterious Underworld Shield — His Black Tortoise shield Martial Soul, used with Thousand Mountains Return to Ruins for extreme defense. 12 55
• Demon-Slaying Sword — A First Grade Thousand-Forged metal Soul Tool co-forged with Kong Deming. 44
• Demon-Severing Monster-Slaying Sword — A spirit-forged Black Tortoise Gold weapon that fuses with the body and can evolve. 89
• Brook Moon Sword — A top-tier third-rank Soul Guidance Sword received through a trade with Xiao Hongchen. 12
• Mountain and Sea Heaven-Bearing — Level 6 Soul Tool Armor crafted by Kong Deming. 44
• Moon God Radiance — Level 9 defensive Soul Tool that charges through moonlight, can block three Super Douluo strikes, and can teleport its user twenty kilometers through Silver Moon Shuttle. 31
• Flight / Propulsion Soul Tools — Includes titanium-silver wings and multi-thruster systems for high-speed aerial movement and sudden directional changes. 57 87
• Four-Winged Loop Angel — A flight system with four wings and nine adjustable exhaust ports. 132
• Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Shells — Used alongside his Black Tortoise Canglan Domain against Title Douluos. 211
• Chaos Torso Bone — Used in the attack that severely injured Dai Hao. 160

Relationships

• Kong Deming — Foster father and mentor; supports Xu Tinglan’s cultivation, battle-armor development, and political ambitions. 30 31 107
• Jiang Nannan — Close companion from Jiangshui City; they enrolled at Sun Moon Academy together and coordinate their control-type abilities. 2 6 8
• Xiao Hongchen — Roommate, friendly rival, teammate, and later captain within the Mystic Armor Soul Master Regiment. 6 9 228
• Meng Hongchen — Xiao Hongchen’s sister and Xu Tinglan’s teammate; she recognizes the tension between Xu Tinglan and Xu Sanshi and encourages their duel. 6 98
• Xu Sanshi — Cousin and fellow wielder of a related Mysterious Underworld martial soul; their relationship is strained by family history and differing growth. 58 98
• Xu Tianran — Crown Prince who knows Xu Tinglan’s history and offers him support; they share mutual trust in political and military matters. 30 161
• Xi Yue — Ally who assists Xu Tinglan with Fate Perception, extreme attributes, and battles against powerful enemies. 173 176 204
• Snow Empress — Ally who accompanies Xu Tinglan and Xi Yue, aids him in battle, and receives a Left Arm Soul Bone from Kong Deming. 107 176 204
• Dai Hao — The White Tiger Duke and enemy connected to Xu Tinglan’s parents’ deaths; Xu Tinglan pursues vengeance against him during the war. 30 159 160

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sun Moon Academy Enrollment

Xu Tinglan leaves Jiangshui City, enters Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, becomes class monitor, and begins developing his Soul Tool expertise alongside Xiao Hongchen and Jiang Nannan. 4 6 9

Sun Moon Team Captaincy

After demonstrating overwhelming strength against Ma Rulong, Xu Tinglan is appointed captain of the Sun Moon Team. He leads the team through the Continental Youth Tournament and repeatedly defeats opponents through a combination of Black Tortoise defense, Soul Tool mobility, and swordsmanship. 45 46 55 57

Conflict with Shrek

Xu Tinglan defeats Xu Sanshi, He Caitou, Wang Dong, and Ma Xiaotao during the tournament’s final stages. His Fourth Soul Skill’s ability to seal physical enhancement becomes a key concern for the Shrek side. 98 99 100 102

Chaos Ring and War Against Star Luo

After gaining Chaos Descent, Xu Tinglan enters the war against Star Luo under a concealed identity. He massacres White Tiger Regiment soul masters, kills hundreds of Star Luo soul masters, and eventually severely injures Dai Hao, severing his arm. 143 153 156 160 161

Defense of Ming Capital

When Title Douluos from several factions invade Ming Capital, Xu Tinglan withstands an ambush with Xi Yue and Snow Empress, kills Star-Shattering Douluo, and leads the Sun Moon Empire’s counterattack. 204 205 210 211

Mystic Armor Regiment Campaign

As the Martial King, Xu Tinglan destroys the Star Luo Northwest Army and establishes the Mystic Armor Soul Master Regiment. The regiment fields 300 battle-armored Soul Engineers and begins seizing Star Luo cities. 228