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Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Wu Zhangkong (舞长空) |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Shrek Academy; estranged disciple of Zhuo Shi 24 27 |
| Occupation/Role | Soul master; seeks to train two outstanding students 24 27 |
| Martial Soul | Sky Frost Sword 24 |
| Spouse | Long Bing, deceased 24 |
| Status | Alive 28 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 24 24 |
Background / History
Estrangement from Zhuo Shi
Wu Zhangkong's relationship with his teacher, Zhuo Shi, became strained after a past conflict. Wu believes he disappointed his teacher, while Yun Ze reveals that Zhuo Shi feels he owes Wu an apology. Their mutual reluctance to express themselves has prolonged the estrangement; the precise events behind it are not explained in these passages 24.
Wu acknowledges that he has wasted several years of cultivation and expects further progress to be difficult. He hopes to make amends by teaching two good students rather than immediately returning to Shrek Academy 27.
Heaven Dou Cemetery Investigation
Following Long Bing's recent burial, Wu keeps watch over her grave at Heaven Dou Cemetery to protect it from grave robbers. Hearing Yun Ze nearby, he mistakes him for an intruder and thrusts his Sky Frost Sword toward his throat. Yun Ze counters, injuring Wu's wrist, then establishes his identity through his Shrek Inner Court uniform and his connection to Yun Ming 24.
The two cooperate to investigate the robberies. They observe an old man use a grey bell to raise a corpse, after which both figures disappear without detectable traces. Further examination reveals that the stolen bodies belonged to soul masters of Soul Elder rank or higher, placing Long Bing's grave among the remaining potential targets 24 25.
Wu stays beside Long Bing's grave overnight, explaining that keeping her company is his own wish, independent of the investigation. The next morning, Yun Ze shows him photographic evidence that he has killed the grave robber. Wu responds with relief and admiration for the younger soul master's ability 25 26.
Return to Shrek and Teaching Promise
Encouraged by Yun Ze to speak directly with Zhuo Shi, Wu secures a ride back to Shrek in Yun Ze's mecha. He enters the academy rather than making his teacher come out to meet him, kneels before Zhuo Shi, and apologizes. Zhuo Shi remains outwardly stern, though his expression briefly softens 27.
Wu explains that he does not intend to return permanently yet. Instead, he wants to train two promising students to make up for his teacher's regrets. He already has a lead: a Blue Silver Grass soul master among East Sea City's new students, identified by Yun Ze as Tang Wulin. Wu considers the boy's ability to enter an intermediate soul master academy at the ordinary pace evidence of diligence and strong character despite his martial soul 27 28.
Appearance
- Wears blue clothing when first encountered beside Long Bing's grave 24.
- His eyes flash purple immediately before his opening sword attack 24.
- After keeping watch all night, he has slightly sunken eye sockets and appears exhausted; he has not deliberately used spiritual power to resist the fatigue 26.
Personality
Wu is deeply attached to Long Bing, guarding her grave and choosing to remain beside it simply to keep her company. His grief is accompanied by regret over his youthful arrogance and his estrangement from Zhuo Shi 24 25.
Although quick to attack a suspected grave robber, he becomes cautious once the actual suspect appears, advising Yun Ze to observe rather than act rashly. He can also set aside his pride: he accepts Yun Ze's help, apologizes on his knees to Zhuo Shi, and openly admits the cultivation time he has lost 24 27.
Abilities & Skills
Sky Frost Sword
- Manifests the Sky Frost Sword as his martial soul and uses it for a rapid thrust toward Yun Ze's throat 24.
- After Yun Ze injures his wrist, he transfers the sword to his other hand 24.
- Yun Ze attributes his brief advantage to Wu's inactivity and lack of deployed Battle Armor, rather than claiming superiority over him 24.
Soul Power Control and Investigation
- Condenses his voice into a line with soul power to communicate discreetly during surveillance 24.
- Recognizes that the suspect may be concealing his soul-ring aura through a secret technique 24.
- Notes the unusual absence of detectable soul-power fluctuations during the apparent use of a soul skill and urges continued observation 24.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Battle Armor — Possesses Battle Armor but does not deploy it during his initial clash with Yun Ze. Its grade is not specified 24.
Relationships
- Long Bing — Deceased wife. Wu guards her grave against desecration and remains there overnight to keep her company 24 25 26.
- Zhuo Shi — Teacher. Their estrangement is sustained by mutual stubbornness and unspoken regret; Wu eventually apologizes and promises to cultivate good students 24 27.
- Yun Ze — Investigation partner and intermediary. Their first encounter is hostile, but Yun Ze helps protect Long Bing's grave by defeating the robber and brings Wu back to speak with Zhuo Shi 24 26 27.
- Shen Yi — Junior apprentice sister. She is delighted by his return and hopes it will resolve the conflict with their teacher 27.
- Tang Wulin — Prospective student who attracts Wu's attention through his perseverance and progress despite possessing Blue Silver Grass 28.
Notable Quotes
“You go back first. I want to stay with her. This has nothing to do with that grave robber; it's just my own wish.” 25
“Teacher, I was wrong back then.” 27