Mu Qian

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Mu Qian 15
Gender	Male 203
Affiliation	Spirit Hall (Saint Son) 124 203
Martial Souls	Yinglong, Nine Nether 5
Spirit Rings	Ten-thousand-year soul rings (revealed during a fight) 19; 30,000-year Green-Scaled Ice-Armored Dragon (from Snow Maiden's sacrifice) 5; 100,000-year Hydra (provides clone ability, Spatial Domain, and Spatial Sealing Technique) 169 237
Abilities	Soul branding (can control others subconsciously) 183; Martial Soul Avatar 165; 'Return to Void' spirit skill (enhanced by rare attributes) 169; Dragon wings 19; Spiritual Power (used to communicate with Qian Renxue) 197; Spatial Sealing Technique 237; exceptional ice-attribute control and absorption 237
Relationships	Hu Liena (partner) 132; Zhu Zhuqing (partner) 19 42 132; Xirui (companion) 132; Snow Maiden (guardian) 2 7; Little Flower (Spirit Beast companion) 2 7; Jinyu (helped recover her soul) 192; Oscar (subconsciously controlled) 183; Ma Hongjun (subconsciously controlled) 183; Liu Yun (teacher) 192; Qian Renxue (uneasy ally and collaborator) 231 252
Residence	Far North Core (for ten years) 2 7
Notable Traits	Humble despite strength 15 124; Determined and responsible 7; Kind and understanding 19; Intuitive (senses prying gazes) 42; Calm and collected under pressure 203 206; Observational skills 206; Skilled cook 2; Unaffected by extreme cold 2; Indifferent to attention 197; respects the privacy of his companions 249; confident in testing his physical limits 235
Key Events	Martial soul assessment at Star Luo City branch of Spirit Hall 15; Leaves Far North after ten years 7; Awakens Martial Soul at Cyan-Gold Divine Temple 2 5; Becomes Saint Son of Spirit Hall 124; Fulfills Hu Liena's wish by embracing her 132; Embraces Zhu Zhuqing 132; Intervenes in attack on Zhu Zhuqing 19; Confesses feelings with Zhu Zhuqing 42; Subdues mutated civilians in Spirit City 42; Faces Hydra-like Spirit Beast 165; Gains 100,000-year Hydra spirit ring 169; Implants soul brands on Oscar and Ma Hongjun 183; Reunites with Liu Yun 192; Arrives at Heaven Dou Empire's Imperial City 197; Meets Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue in disguise) 197; Attacked by Qian Renxue 206; Prioritizes Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and Heaven Dou City matters over Shrek group 203; defeats Skywater Academy's Martial Soul Fusion Skill during the Academy Exchange Tournament 235 237; infiltrates the imperial palace with Qian Renxue and Liu Yun to investigate the paintings 252; enters a war-related trial in the body of a commander-in-chief 277

Appearance

Mu Qian's appearance undergoes significant changes throughout his early life, particularly during his First Trial. Initially, as a young boy living in the Far North Core, he possesses a unique physical constitution that allows him to remain unaffected by the extreme cold 2. During the First Trial of Emotion, Mu Qian experiences a rapid and dramatic physical transformation. He ages from a child to an adult and then regresses, eventually stabilizing at the age of 18 4. This process signifies both his emotional and physical growth 4.

Despite his young appearance after the trial, Mu Qian's relationship with the Snow Maiden deepens, though he sometimes feels awkward due to his youthful looks 6. By the time he leaves the Far North ten years later, he is still relatively young in appearance 7. Later, when he is observed by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he is noted as the "new Saint Son" of the Spirit Hall, suggesting a mature yet still youthful appearance befitting his title 128. His physical form is also capable of fusing with external soul bones, such as the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's, which grants him powerful armor transformation abilities 115. Mu Qian's Nine Nether Martial Soul can manifest as a physical entity, and he can store items and even people within its internal world, further demonstrating the unique properties associated with his being 220. He is also capable of implanting soul brands on others, indicating a subtle yet powerful influence over their subconscious 183. In a dream-like state, Mu Qian encounters a future version of himself, described as a "Demon God," whose voice is eerily similar to his own, hinting at a potentially darker or more powerful future appearance 215.

Personality and Traits

Mu Qian possesses a complex and evolving personality, characterized by a blend of strategic acumen, unwavering determination, and a deep sense of responsibility towards those he cares for 4 48 220 223. He demonstrates remarkable resilience in the face of adversity, consistently striving for growth and power to overcome challenges and protect his companions 4 115 165 220. Despite his formidable abilities and ambition, he maintains a calm and collected demeanor, even under intense pressure, and exhibits a keen observational sense 117 206. He is also capable of deep emotional connections, valuing trust and companionship, and showing concern for the well-being and growth of his allies 4 48 169 220.

• Strategic and Cunning: Mu Qian consistently displays a strategic mind, whether it's in combat or in navigating complex social and political landscapes. He uses silent and invisible methods of attack to defeat powerful spirit beasts instantly 55. He can analyze the strengths and weaknesses of his new spirit skills and reflect on past encounters to learn from his experiences 223. He also demonstrates the ability to control and manipulate others, as seen in his interactions with Dugu Bo 223. In a trial set by Bibi Dong, he shows maturity and calmness, understanding the restrictions and the gravity of the situation, and recognizing the need to expose his full strength 117. He also exhibits keen observational skills and a calm demeanor under pressure, such as when he identifies Qian Renxue despite her disguise 206. While investigating the imperial paintings, he formulates a plan to test his theory about their internal world using livestock and captured criminals as sacrifices 252.

• Determined and Ambitious: Mu Qian is driven by a strong desire for power and growth, not just for himself but also for his companions 220 223. He is determined to reach the peak of power and control the Douluo Continent 223. This ambition is fueled by a need to protect those around him and to face the challenges of the God Realm 115. He shows unwavering resolve in facing his fears and temptations during trials, symbolizing his emotional and physical growth 4. His determination is further solidified when he witnesses patriotic fervor, resolving to foster a similar sense of belonging to the Spirit Hall among the populace 231. During a later trial, he accepts the apparently hopeless situation of inhabiting a surrounded commander-in-chief's body and focuses on surviving long enough to turn the war's course 277.

• Resilient and Adaptable: Mu Qian demonstrates remarkable resilience when facing overwhelming odds. During the First Trial of the Ancestor God, he successfully navigates hallucinations and temptations, showcasing his inner strength 4. In combat, even when his Martial Soul Avatar duration ends and he is exhausted, he continues to strategize and stall for time against seemingly endless clones of a powerful spirit beast 165. He is also capable of adapting to new abilities and understanding their potential, such as when he gains new powers from his External Soul Bone 115. He further tests the limits of his body by receiving Skywater Academy's Ice Snow Drifting Martial Soul Fusion Skill without initially using his Martial Soul or substantial Soul Power 235.

• Caring and Loyal: Despite his formidable strength and ambition, Mu Qian deeply values his relationships and shows significant care for his companions. He expresses a strong desire to bring his companions to the peak of strength together, emphasizing his commitment to their growth and well-being 220. He shares food with Xirui, who lacks survival experience, and ensures the safety of his team, demonstrating his leadership and protective instincts 48. He feels guilt when Zhu Zhuqing worries about him, indicating his concern for her emotional state 169. His bond with Snow Maiden evolves from guardian to partner, showing his capacity for deep emotional connection 6. He also shares his secrets with those he trusts, highlighting the importance of companionship in his journey 220. Though he learns that Xirui's origins are unusual, he deliberately refrains from prying into her private history 249.

• Self-Controlled and Focused: Mu Qian possesses strong self-control and the ability to remain focused on his objectives. He acknowledges the beauty of a group of girls but does not allow it to distract him from his goals, demonstrating his focus on the task at hand 231. He struggles with, but ultimately works to control, his murderous intent, indicating a conscious effort to manage his emotions and power 111. Even when faced with a life-threatening situation, he reflects on his gains and the insignificance of the danger, showcasing his ability to maintain perspective and focus on growth 169.

• Observant and Perceptive: Mu Qian exhibits a keen sense of observation and perception. He realizes he is being guided and followed, and accurately identifies Qian Renxue despite her disguise 206. He can detect anomalies using his spiritual power, such as an unusual lack of high-level soul beasts in Death Canyon 48. This perceptiveness aids him in both strategic planning and understanding his environment. During Skywater Academy's Martial Soul Fusion Skill, he notices that the manifested Ice Phoenix appears to possess a trace of intelligence, recognizing that the skill is more unusual than expected 236.

• Curious and Adventurous: As a young boy, Mu Qian is described as curious and adventurous, with a special connection to the Divine Temple 2. This innate curiosity likely contributes to his drive for exploration and understanding of his abilities and the world around him. His curiosity also motivates him to personally experience Ice Snow Drifting rather than immediately ending the battle 235.

Relationships

Hu Liena

Hu Liena initially develops an interest in Mu Qian due to his strength and appearance, which is evident during their first significant encounter at a shop selling External Soul Bones 34. At this time, Zhu Zhuqing feels jealous and protective of Mu Qian, warning him to stay away from Hu Liena 34. Later, when Mu Qian, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xirui meet Hu Liena and her brother, Xie Yue, Hu Liena behaves differently around Mu Qian, showing nervousness and blushing, further hinting at romantic feelings 70. Xie Yue, her brother, also notices this and is curious about their relationship 70.

As they return to the academy after becoming disciples of the Pope, Hu Liena shows continued interest in Mu Qian and hints at her intention to compete for his affection, while also providing information about the annual Exchange Fair 67. Zhu Zhuqing, in turn, feels complex emotions regarding Hu Liena's interest but acknowledges her help 67.

The relationship evolves significantly when Mu Qian fulfills Hu Liena's wish by embracing her during a fireworks display, explicitly acknowledging their connection 132. This embrace signifies a move beyond mere interest to a more intimate relationship, which Hu Liena accepts, letting go of any resentment 132. She later shows admiration for Zhu Zhuqing's protective behavior towards Mu Qian at a ball and agrees to do her best in an upcoming exchange tournament 204. Hu Liena also expresses a preference for human cities due to their comfort and her protected status, indicating a sense of security when with Mu Qian and their group 180.

Zhu Zhuqing

Zhu Zhuqing's relationship with Mu Qian begins with him protecting her during an attack by three men in black 19. During this event, Mu Qian reveals his ten-thousand-year soul rings and dragon wings, and they escape together 19. On a rooftop, Zhu Zhuqing confides in Mu Qian about her tragic past and desire for freedom, beginning to see him as a source of warmth and hope 19. Mu Qian, in turn, demonstrates his kind and understanding nature by listening to her story without judgment, fostering a deep connection 19.

Their relationship deepens further when they confess their feelings for each other, with Mu Qian promising to protect and cherish her 42. After this confession, Zhu Zhuqing becomes more affectionate and dependent on Mu Qian, and they begin staying together 42. She also shows jealousy and protectiveness when Hu Liena initially expresses interest in Mu Qian 34.

When Mu Qian, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xirui are exhausted after a battle, they are given quarters near the Pope's Bedchamber, and Zhu Zhuqing, though weak, insists on accompanying Mu Qian to meet Bibi Dong 124. Their bond is further solidified when they are announced as Saint Son and Saintess, respectively, showing their commitment to each other despite new responsibilities 124.

Zhu Zhuqing's protective nature is consistently highlighted. She worries about potentially meeting her former fiancé, Dai Mubai, and expresses disdain for his past actions, indicating her loyalty to Mu Qian 170. At a ball, she reveals an assertive and protective side towards Mu Qian, which he appreciates and understands as a response to her lonely childhood 204. This protective behavior is admired by Hu Liena 204. Ultimately, Mu Qian embraces Zhu Zhuqing, making their relationship explicit and acknowledging her as one of his partners 132.

Xirui

Xirui's relationship with Mu Qian is characterized by her innocence and playful nature. She is part of Mu Qian's close group, accompanying him and Zhu Zhuqing on various adventures 70 124 132. After a battle, when Mu Qian and Zhu Zhuqing are appointed Saint Son and Saintess, Xirui expresses eagerness to have Hu Liena live with them, showcasing her desire for companionship within their group 124.

Despite her experiences, Xirui remains naive and innocent about matters of the heart. When Mu Qian embraces both Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing, Xirui, unaware of the intimacy, turns around and suspects they are hiding something 132. Mu Qian struggles to explain their relationship to her, realizing he should have taught her about such matters 132. This highlights her contrasting innocence compared to the others' understanding of relationships 132. She is also described as carefree and easily distracted, showing less interest in practical matters like the Exchange Fair compared to Mu Qian and Zhu Zhuqing 67.

Later, Mu Qian learns from Liu Yun that Xirui's background is far from ordinary. Rather than exploiting this knowledge or demanding an explanation, he respects her privacy and leaves Liu Yun's plans concerning Xirui undisclosed 249.

Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue)

Mu Qian's relationship with Xue Qinghe, who is secretly Qian Renxue in disguise, is marked by suspicion, political intrigue, and a growing, albeit complex, understanding. Upon arriving in the Heaven Dou Empire's Imperial City, Mu Qian immediately recognizes Qian Renxue despite her disguise as the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe 197. He decides to test her true allegiance, and during their initial greetings, he uses his Spiritual Power to ask if he should address her as the Crown Prince or Qian Renxue, revealing his awareness of her true identity 197. Qian Renxue struggles to maintain her composure, hiding her true emotions and Martial Soul, and Mu Qian ponders the reason for her apparent resentment towards him 197.

Later, at a ball hosted by Xue Qinghe, Mu Qian discovers peculiar paintings with hidden characters that he has seen before, leading him to realize the ball might have been arranged specifically for him to see these paintings 201. He becomes more suspicious of Xue Qinghe's intentions but decides to question him later to avoid causing a scene 201.

Despite the deception, a silent understanding begins to form between them. Mu Qian and Xue Qinghe exchange a silent acknowledgment about a letter, indicating a tacit understanding and shared purpose 231. After the ball, Xue Qinghe sees Mu Qian and his companions off in a peculiar manner 204. Mu Qian feels sorry for Qian Renxue's lonely childhood and finds her attitude strange, suggesting a developing empathy despite the underlying tension and mystery 204. Their interaction remains tense and filled with unspoken undertones, with Mu Qian finding her both pitiable and enigmatic 204.

Their relationship progresses into direct cooperation when Mu Qian, Qian Renxue, and Liu Yun infiltrate the imperial palace at night to investigate the paintings and their suspected internal world 252. Qian Renxue trusts Mu Qian's theory and follows his lead as he prepares to use sacrifices to test a method of entering the paintings 252. During the subsequent war-related trial, they operate separately but both confront the battlefield's overwhelming circumstances: Mu Qian inhabits the commander-in-chief's body while Qian Renxue assesses the enemy's broader strategy from the main command tent 277.

Snow Maiden

Mu Qian's relationship with Snow Maiden begins as a guardian-like dynamic that evolves into an intimate partnership. After a day where Mu Qian successfully absorbs a soul bone, he and Snow Maiden share an intimate moment, acknowledging their partnership 6. Snow Maiden initiates this intimacy, and Mu Qian accepts it, despite feeling awkward due to his young appearance 6. She also reveals important information about his future soul ring absorption plans, explaining that he can only have one soul beast of each attribute sacrifice itself for his soul rings and that she cannot control other soul beast habitats 6. This interaction highlights the deepening dynamic between them, moving from a protective role to one of shared intimacy and mutual understanding regarding his cultivation path 6.

The Silver-Robed Girl

The Silver-Robed Girl's relationship with Mu Qian is shrouded in mystery and suggests a significant past connection. She appears suddenly after Mu Qian defeats a 100,000-year Hydra, instantly defeating the creature herself and saving him 166. She reveals that she knows Mu Qian, and they share a moment of intimacy when she falls into his embrace 166. Mu Qian realizes she is not wearing anything beneath her robe 166. However, the interaction quickly turns tense as she covers herself and expresses dissatisfaction with Mu Qian's current state, hinting at expectations or plans she had for him that he has not met 166. This encounter establishes a powerful, intimate, yet cautious and somewhat strained connection, implying a history that Mu Qian is either unaware of or has forgotten 166.

Xiao Wu

Xiao Wu's interaction with Mu Qian is brief but hints at a past connection. While Mu Qian is considering his strategic options regarding Tang San, Xiao Wu sees Mu Qian from afar 180. She recognizes him from a past experience in the Star Dou Forest, leading to her distraction during an interaction with Tang San 180. This recognition suggests a significant, albeit undefined, history between them that impacts Xiao Wu's behavior in the present 180.

Shui Bing'er

Mu Qian encounters Shui Bing'er as Skywater Academy faces Spirit Hall Academy in the Academy Exchange Tournament. Recognizing the strength of her Ice Phoenix Martial Soul and wanting to experience a Martial Soul Fusion Skill firsthand, he refuses to fully engage until she and Xue Wu use Ice Snow Drifting 235. He subsequently defeats the fusion skill by freezing the arena with Spatial Sealing Technique and absorbing its extreme cold 237.

Despite the decisive victory, Mu Qian treats Shui Bing'er with respect. He explains that his victory partly stemmed from his superior command of the ice attribute and acknowledges that Skywater Academy could have retained a chance against the three Saintesses alone 237. He later advises Shui Bing'er that her Ice Phoenix Martial Soul has the potential for Ultimate Ice and suggests cultivating in the Far North to deepen her understanding of ice 238.

Power Progression

Stage/Event	Spirit Power Level	Martial Souls	Spirit Rings	Spirit Bones	Key Abilities/Notes
Awakening	Innate Level 20	Yinglong, Nine Nether	None	None	Awakened with Twin Martial Souls and high innate spirit power after passing the First Trial of the Ancestor God 4.
First Spirit Ring (Yinglong)	Level 20+	Yinglong, Nine Nether	1x 30,000-year (Yinglong)	None	Obtained from a Green-Scaled Ice-Armored Dragon sacrificed by the Snow Maiden 5.
Pre-Level 40	Level 39	Yinglong, Nine Nether	3x (Yinglong)	2x (Yinglong)	Possessed two powerful super spirit skills and two spirit bone skills, one of which could drain all his spirit power 14.
Breakthrough to Level 40	Level 40	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong)	2x (Yinglong)	Successfully broke through to Level 40 and obtained a fourth 10,000-year spirit ring 29.
Death Canyon Training	Level 42	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong)	1x complete skeleton (unknown origin), 2x (Yinglong)	Reached Level 42, focusing on elemental perception rather than speed. Obtained a strange, complete skeleton spirit bone from a thousand-year spirit beast 29 56.
Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Encounter	Level 42	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong)	1x complete skeleton (unknown origin), 1x Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear (External Soul Bone), 2x (Yinglong)	Defeated a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear and obtained its entire skeleton as a soul bone 55.
Absorbing External Soul Bone	Level 43	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong)	1x complete skeleton (unknown origin), 1x Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear (External Soul Bone), 2x (Yinglong)	Reached Level 43. Absorbed the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's External Soul Bone, which was explained to be a rare, growing type 56 114. This soul bone provided a powerful weapon/armor transformation and a 'Sharpness' characteristic, allowing penetration of defenses even against opponents one major realm higher 115.
Fourth Soul Skill Acquisition	Level 43	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong)	1x complete skeleton (unknown origin), 1x Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear (External Soul Bone), 2x (Yinglong)	Used his Fourth Soul Skill, "Bodhi," which created a golden ancient tree, absorbed spiritual power, and manifested a Cyan-Gold Giant Dragon 121.
Martial Soul Fusion Skill	Level 43	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong)	1x complete skeleton (unknown origin), 1x Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear (External Soul Bone), 2x (Yinglong)	His Nine Nether Martial Soul resonated with Zhu Zhuqing's Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul, forming the Martial Soul Fusion Skill "Nine Nether Purgatory" 123.
Pseudo Yinglong Martial Soul Avatar	Level 43	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong)	1x complete skeleton (unknown origin), 1x Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear (External Soul Bone), 2x (Yinglong)	Unleashed a pseudo Yinglong Martial Soul Avatar by borrowing power from Bibi Dong's Martial Soul Avatar, demonstrating bloodline suppression against a 100,000-year spirit beast 163.
New Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring (Nine Nether)	Level 46	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong), 1x 100,000-year (Nine Nether)	1x complete skeleton (unknown origin), 1x Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear (External Soul Bone), 2x (Yinglong)	Obtained a new 100,000-year spirit ring for his Nine Nether Martial Soul from the sacrifice of a Hydra, causing him to level up twice to Level 46. This ring provided two powerful, albeit "bizarre," spirit skills 168 169.
Absorbing Three Strange Soul Bones	Level 46	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong), 1x 100,000-year (Nine Nether)	1x complete skeleton (unknown origin), 1x Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear (External Soul Bone), 3x strange soul bones (potential External Soul Bone), 2x (Yinglong)	Absorbed three strange soul bones that fused with his body, expanding and strengthening his meridians, and increasing his physical fitness, total Spirit Power, and quality. He theorized they could form a special, growing External Soul Bone 218.
Bountiful Harvest	Level 49	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong), 1x 100,000-year (Nine Nether), 2x Cyan-Gold (Nine Nether)	1x complete skeleton (unknown origin), 1x Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear (External Soul Bone), 1x fused Dragon King Spirit Bone, 3x strange soul bones (potential External Soul Bone), 2x (Yinglong)	Reached Level 49. Obtained a special Spirit Bone fused from the Spirit Bones of two Dragon Kings. His Nine Nether Martial Soul gained two new cyan-gold spirit rings, each with a unique spirit skill, in addition to its existing 100,000-year ring. The Nine Nether Martial Soul also transformed into a physical entity, gaining abilities to store items/people and potentially nourish souls. He integrated the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well into its internal world 220.
Nine Nether Internal World	Level 49	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong), 1x 100,000-year (Nine Nether), 2x Cyan-Gold (Nine Nether)	1x complete skeleton (unknown origin), 1x Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear (External Soul Bone), 1x fused Dragon King Spirit Bone, 3x strange soul bones (potential External Soul Bone), 2x (Yinglong)	Developed a new spirit skill allowing him to send powerhouses below the Spirit Douluo level into the internal world of his Nine Nether Martial Soul 223.
Skywater Academy Match	Level 49	Yinglong, Nine Nether	4x 10,000-year (Yinglong), 1x 100,000-year (Nine Nether), 2x Cyan-Gold (Nine Nether)	1x complete skeleton (unknown origin), 1x Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear (External Soul Bone), 1x fused Dragon King Spirit Bone, 3x strange soul bones (potential External Soul Bone), 2x (Yinglong)	Used the Hydra ring's hundred-thousand-year Spatial Sealing Technique to immobilize the entire arena, then absorbed the extreme chill of Ice Snow Drifting through his superior ice-attribute control, instantly defeating Skywater Academy 237.

Martial Souls

Yinglong

Yinglong is Mu Qian's first and primary Martial Soul, described as the beginning of all things, the god of creation, and the god of makers, as well as the True Dragon and the Dragon Ancestor in myths and legends 5. It is depicted as having wings and a vast, slender body, considered the most perfect creation. Yinglong is associated with carving out the earth, giving birth to divine beasts like the Phoenix and Qilin, hunting various creatures, drawing rivers with its dragon tail, dividing yin and yang within Chaos, and incubating the great creator god Pangu 5. Mu Qian perceives a pressure and momentum from this Martial Soul that stands above all else, even when its origin is still weak 5. The Yinglong Martial Soul possesses holy and bright attributes, contrasting sharply with his second Martial Soul 122. It is capable of suppressing the bloodline of even Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beasts 163. When Mu Qian burned the origin of his Twin Martial Souls to save Hu Liena, the Yinglong Martial Soul provided life energy to revive both him and Hu Liena 106.

• Pseudo Yinglong Martial Soul Avatar: Mu Qian can unleash a pseudo Yinglong Martial Soul Avatar by borrowing power from another's Martial Soul Avatar, such as Bibi Dong's, to attack opponents 163.
• Bloodline Suppression: The power of the Yinglong Martial Soul can suppress the bloodline of Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beasts 163.
• Life Energy Provision: Can provide life energy to revive individuals 106.
• Bodhi: Its Fourth Soul Skill creates a golden ancient tree capable of absorbing and preserving an attack for later release, and it can manifest a Cyan-Gold Giant Dragon 121 122.

Nine Nether

Nine Nether is Mu Qian's second Martial Soul, initially appearing as a mass of black-purple energy 5. Mu Qian perceives this energy as containing indescribable negative emotions such as hatred, anger, and sarcasm 5. It possesses an eerie, dark, and negative aura, which is distinctly different from the holy and bright attributes of his Yinglong Martial Soul 122. The Nine Nether Martial Soul undergoes a significant transformation, manifesting as a physical entity 220. It has an internal world that can store items and people, and potentially nourish souls 220 223. For instance, Jinyu's soul recovery speed improved after being in its internal world 220. Mu Qian can send powerhouses below the level of a Spirit Douluo into this internal world 223. When Mu Qian burned the origin of his Twin Martial Souls, the Nine Nether Martial Soul consumed surrounding mist to save his life 106.

• Nine Nether Domain (First Soul Skill): An innate domain that suppresses all of an opponent's attributes, including their soul 26.
  • All Living Things Return to Void (First Soul Skill): Strips an opponent of its attributes, leaving it weakened 12.
• Return to Void (Second Soul Skill): Controls and manipulates elements 12. This skill is enhanced by rare attributes 169.
• Oblivion River (Third Soul Skill): Temporarily controls an opponent's soul 26. It can also weaken and destroy an enemy's soul 28.
• God Slayer Spear: A legendary spear summoned as a spirit skill from the Nine Nether Martial Soul 28.
• Internal World: Can store items and people, and potentially nourish souls 220 223. Powerhouses below the level of a Spirit Douluo can be sent into this internal world 223.
• Soul Nourishment: Capable of improving soul recovery speed for those within its internal world 220.
• Self-Preservation: Can consume surrounding mist or energy to save Mu Qian's life 106.
• Clone Ability: Gained from a 100,000-year spirit ring (Hydra), allowing for the creation of powerful clones, though it is spirit power-consuming 169.
• Spatial Domain: Gained from a 100,000-year spirit ring (Hydra) 169.
• Spatial Sealing Technique: A hundred-thousand-year soul skill that freezes and immobilizes targets throughout an area 237.
• Martial Soul Fusion Skill (Nine Nether Purgatory): Formed when the Nine Nether Martial Soul resonates with Zhu Zhuqing's Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul, creating a demonic sword phantom and purgatory flames 122 123.

Spirit Skills

Skill Name	Martial Soul	Spirit Ring Number	Description/Effect
All Living Things Return to Void	Nine Nether	1st	Strips an opponent of its attributes, weakening it 12.
Return to Void	Nine Nether	2nd	Controls and manipulates elements to attack and kill opponents 12.
Soul Devourer	Amethyst Imperial Epiphyllum (Spirit Skull Bone Skill)	N/A	Drains an opponent's Spiritual Power and soul energy, manifesting as an extreme purple-gold attack with viscous killing intent 55 121.
Primordial Holy Spirit	Innate Gourd Vine	1st	Amplifies all attributes of allies by 40% 51.
Primordial Crimson	Innate Gourd Vine	3rd	Detaches a crimson gourd from the vine, transforming it into a massive red gourd that descends to trap an opponent. The red sand within scours the opponent's body and can absorb Spiritual Power and soul energy 121.
Bodhi	Yinglong	4th	A defensive skill that absorbs and stores one attack of any magnitude, anchoring it within the origin of the Yinglong Martial Soul. This stored attack can then be released later. It can only be used once a day. Mu Qian has stored Bibi Dong's Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar, allowing him to unleash a pseudo Yinglong Martial Soul Avatar that causes terrifying bloodline suppression 121 122 163.
Spatial Sealing Technique	Nine Nether	100,000-year spirit ring	Freezes an entire area and immobilizes those within it. Mu Qian used it to freeze the competition arena and leave only his own team able to act 237.
Medusa's Gaze	Fox (Hu Liena)	4th	A mental-type control skill that causes petrification 161.
Distress Call	Fox (Hu Liena)	4th	A unique passive ability that sends a distress call to a specific person in life-threatening situations. This is an unusual second skill for a spirit ring under 100,000 years 161.
Nine Nether Purgatory	Nine Nether (Mu Qian) & Hell Spirit Cat (Zhu Zhuqing)	Martial Soul Fusion Skill	A Martial Soul Fusion Skill formed when the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul resonates with the Nine Nether Martial Soul, creating a demonic sword phantom and purgatory flames 122 123.
Stars Shift and Heavens Move	Hell Spirit Cat (Zhu Zhuqing's Spirit Bone Skill)	N/A	Allows the user to swap positions with an opponent, turning the tide of battle 123.

Spirit Bones

• Green-Scaled Ice-Armored Right Arm Bone: Originating from a 30,000-year Green-Scaled Ice-Armored Dragon, this spirit bone was obtained by Mu Qian through a sacrifice made by the Snow Maiden 5 30. It is a rare spirit bone with a fixed spirit skill, regardless of its position 30.

  • Abilities granted: Provides the spirit master with the innate skill "Ice Seal." This skill is defensive, sealing the user rather than an enemy, and is not a control or attack-type ability 30. Mu Qian offered this spirit bone to Zhu Zhuqing 30.

• Amethyst Imperial Epiphyllum Spirit Skull: This spirit bone is mentioned as being possessed by Mu Qian, and it allowed him to identify the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's skeleton as an External Soul Bone 114.

• Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear External Soul Bone: Obtained by Mu Qian from a thousand-year mutated Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear in Death Canyon 55 114. This is a complete skeleton spirit bone that underwent mutation, causing its normally dark gold bones to be invisibly dyed purple-gold, with each bone resonating as a single entity 114. It is a rare External Soul Bone at the thousand-year level, capable of growing with the spirit master's strength 114.

  • Abilities granted: After fusion, it transforms into a layer of purple-gold energy coating the user's entire body, providing a powerful weapon and armor transformation ability 114 115. It possesses a unique "Sharpness" characteristic that penetrates armor, allowing the user to break through defenses even against opponents one major realm higher in strength 115.

• Mutated Flame Lion Spirit Bone (Zhu Zhuqing's): This spirit bone, absorbed by Zhu Zhuqing, grants her a spatial-attribute spirit skill called "Stars Shift and Heavens Move" 123. The skill allows for position swapping, similar to the Black Tortoise Displacement, and is considered a powerful divine skill 123. It can only effectively work on targets without mental preparation or those who voluntarily open their hearts 123.

• Lava Wolf Left Leg Spirit Bone: A top-tier, five-thousand-year level fire-attribute spirit bone that was auctioned in Spirit City 136. Mu Qian purchased it for five million Gold Soul Coins, intending to give it to Little Flower 136.

• Medusa Queen External Spirit Bones (Eyeballs): Mu Qian retrieved two External Spirit Bones, which were the eyeballs of the Medusa Queen, after her defeat 159. Mu Qian decided to give one of these to Xirui 159.

• Dragon King Spirit Bone (Fused): This is a special spirit bone formed from the remains of the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King, which condensed into spirit bones and merged with a cyan-gold rib discovered by Mu Qian 217 220. The cyan-gold rib itself was a human rib, and its cyan-gold exterior was similar to the origin energy of Mu Qian's Yinglong Martial Soul, suggesting a deep connection to his past or future 217. The spirit bones of the two Dragon Kings had reached god-level after over a million years of cultivation, making this a potentially god-level spirit bone 217. The three bones (the cyan-gold rib and the two Dragon King spirit bones) were arranged like parts of a human skeleton 217.

  • Abilities granted: The full abilities require further verification, but it is a special fused spirit bone that significantly increases Mu Qian's strength and cultivation 220.

• Suspected External Soul Bone (Mu Qian's): Mu Qian obtained a strange, complete skeleton spirit bone from a thousand-year spirit beast during his training with Zhu Zhuqing and Xirui in Death Canyon 56. He theorized that the three soul bones he absorbed (presumably including this one and the Dragon King Spirit Bones) could form a special type of External Soul Bone with high compatibility and growth potential 218. The fusion process expanded and strengthened his meridians, increasing his physical fitness and total Spirit Power 218.

Significant Events

• Event: Mu Qian undergoes the First Trial of the Ancestor God: Emotion, facing hallucinations and temptations, and successfully passes, gaining Twin Martial Souls and Innate Level 20 Spirit Power. His body rapidly ages and regresses, stabilizing at 18, and the Snow Maiden appears and embraces him 4.
• Event: Mu Qian awakens at the Divine Temple's entrance, realizing he has inherited an ancient deity's powers and possesses two Martial Souls: Yinglong and Nine Nether. He receives a Spirit Ring from a 30,000-year Green-Scaled Ice-Armored Dragon, sacrificed by the Snow Maiden 5.
• Event: Mu Qian leaves the Far North after ten years, receiving the Starry Sky Ring from Snow Maiden, which contains Gold Soul Coins and Soul Bones. He decides to bring Little Flower with him and, after two months, reaches Guja City, a border town of the Northern Star Luo Empire 7.
• Event: Mu Qian uses his first soul skill, "All Living Things Return to Void," to strip a Xiangliu of its attributes, and then his second soul skill, "Return to Void," to kill it, collecting an ink-colored mental attribute soul ring 12.
• Event: Mu Qian's Nine Nether Martial Soul reacts to a rusted iron piece at the Spirit Hall Academy Exchange Fair, which is revealed to be a memento from a teacher who participated in a mission to stop Evil Soul Masters from massacring civilians 69.
• Event: Mu Qian and Hu Liena arrive at Water Spring Village, where two light gates appear, connected to the future and past. Future and past versions of themselves emerge, with the future Mu Qian attacking the present Mu Qian 101.
• Event: Mu Qian throws the God Slayer Spear, draining his Spirit Power and Spiritual Power. The trial continues with daily summons of future and past versions of Mu Qian and Hu Liena, forcing them to fight countless versions of themselves in Water Spring Village 103.
• Event: Mu Qian absorbs most of the energy from the Yinglong phantom, regaining his life and youth, while Hu Liena also benefits. The Yinglong phantom merges with Mu Qian, granting him immense power and life force. Both pass their trials, with Mu Qian achieving an 'Excellent' rating 107.
• Event: Mu Qian returns to class after his mission, and his teacher, Liu Yun, helps him control his restless murderous intent. After three months, Mu Qian and his companions are selected for the Genius Class, and Yan, who exposed Mu Qian's secret, is expelled from Spirit City 111.
• Event: The Pope, Bibi Dong, sets a trial for Mu Qian, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xirui to face two Title Douluo (Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo) without using spirit skills, in the largest Mimicry Cultivation Environment 117.
• Event: Mu Qian fulfills Hu Liena's wish by embracing her during a fireworks display, then embraces Zhu Zhuqing, making their relationship explicit. They then attend the Spirit City Auction House 132.
• Event: Mu Qian implants a soul brand on Oscar and Ma Hongjun, controlling them subconsciously, and gives Oscar a Soul Tool and a Gold Soul Coin card. Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Xiao Wu are seen approaching the village 183.
• Event: Mu Qian, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xirui return late from a royal ball. Mu Qian decides not to share details of his plans with Liu Yun, asking her to gather Spirit Hall elders near the auction house, and plans to meet Qian Renxue at the auction alone 205.
• Event: Mu Qian realizes he is being guided and followed. Qian Renxue, disguised as a middle-aged man, attacks Mu Qian but misses, and Mu Qian reveals her true identity 206.
• Event: Mu Qian's Nine Nether Martial Soul undergoes a significant transformation, manifesting as a physical entity, and he discovers new abilities, including storing items and people. His cultivation reaches level 49, and he obtains a special Spirit Bone fused from two Dragon Kings, integrating the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well into his Nine Nether Martial Soul's internal world 220.
• Event: During the Academy Exchange Tournament, Mu Qian challenges Skywater Academy's Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu to use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Ice Snow Drifting. He withstands its initial assault to test his physique, then freezes the arena with Spatial Sealing Technique and absorbs the skill's extreme chill to secure Spirit Hall Academy's victory 235 237.
• Event: Mu Qian learns that Xirui's background is extraordinary but elects not to investigate further, respecting her privacy while Liu Yun continues her own preparations 249.
• Event: Mu Qian infiltrates the imperial palace at night with Qian Renxue and Liu Yun to investigate the peculiar paintings. He brings captured criminals and livestock to test his theory that the paintings contain an independent world 252.
• Event: Mu Qian enters a trial in which he inhabits the body of a surrounded commander-in-chief. Realizing that the trial requires him to reverse the war's course by saving the commander, he focuses on survival despite being surrounded by enemies 277.