Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Martial Soul Hall; Martial Soul Hall Academy
Occupation/Role	Agility Attack System Battle Soul Master; Saintess of Martial Soul Hall
Status	Saintess of Martial Soul Hall
First Appearance	17

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 20	17	Had reached level 20 through resistance to her predetermined fate, but her family had delayed helping her obtain a second spirit ring.
Level 27	29	Possessed a thousand-year second spirit ring after training and traveling with Mu Qian; had improved seven levels in a year.
Level 29	31	Fused with the 30,000-year Green-Scaled Ice-Armored Right Arm Bone, whose energy pushed her directly from level 27 past level 28 to level 29.
Level 33	56	Absorbed a ten-thousand-year third spirit ring and possessed two spirit bones; her cultivation rose to level 33.
Level 34	118	Revealed her cultivation during Bibi Dong's trial against Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
Level 35	233	Reached rank 35 by the Academy Exchange Tournament.

Background & History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Star Luo Zhu Family and was bound by a political engagement to Dai Mubai. After he fled rather than face their shared fate, she was left isolated, despondent, and targeted by assassins connected to her family—particularly the threat posed by her elder sister. Though she had already attained level 20, she briefly considered abandoning her struggle against destiny. 17 18 19

Mu Qian intervened when three Soul Ancestors attacked her, shielding her from their pressure and defeating them. On a rooftop afterward, Zhuqing confided her past and her desire for freedom to him. She chose to leave Star Luo rather than submit to the fate imposed upon her. 19 25

During their travels, Zhuqing trained intensely, obtained a thousand-year second spirit ring, and advanced rapidly. She initially struggled with accepting Mu Qian's assistance and the valuable spirit bones he offered, believing she owed him too much; however, she accepted the Green-Scaled Ice-Armored Right Arm Bone after recognizing that becoming stronger could keep him from having to endanger himself to protect her. 29 30 31

At Martial Soul Hall Academy, she joined Mu Qian and Xirui for the Death Canyon newcomer assessment. She gained a ten-thousand-year third spirit ring and further spirit-bone power, then began training for independent combat rather than relying wholly on Mu Qian. 46 53 56

Bibi Dong offered to accept Zhuqing and Xirui as disciples. After Zhuqing helped Mu Qian and Xirui withstand a trial against Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, she was formally appointed a Saintess of Martial Soul Hall alongside Xirui. 66 116 123 126

Appearance

Zhuqing is described as a striking girl with a cold, reserved bearing and a notably curvaceous yet athletic figure.

• Long black hair, often styled with a cat-ear-like accessory. 17
• Bright black eyes compared to a silent starry sky. 17
• White-jade complexion and symmetrical, slender limbs. 17
• Her appearance and figure regularly draw attention in public, though her intimidating aura discourages most people from approaching. 17 43

Personality

Zhuqing was initially aloof, guarded, and burdened by despair. Years of being treated as a disposable piece in Star Luo's succession struggle made her reluctant to trust others and convinced her that closeness could endanger those around her. 17 18 53

She is strong-willed and conscientious. Zhuqing dislikes accepting help without reciprocity, refused to claim team rewards for herself, and works relentlessly to become strong enough to decide her own future. 30 53 56

Over time, she becomes gentler and more emotionally open through her bond with Mu Qian, Xirui, and Hu Liena. She remains protective of Mu Qian and can be unexpectedly sharp-tongued when defending him, as shown during her confrontation with Huo Wu. 112 161 179 203

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhuqing possesses the Hell Spirit Cat, an Agility Attack System beast martial soul. It emphasizes speed, stealth, close-range pressure, and exploitation of openings. 46

• Uses shadows and rapid movement to reposition around stronger opponents. 118
• Her second soul skill, Netherworld Slash, can be combined with allied attacks to pressure or injure opponents. 234
• She is capable of coordinated battlefield control despite being an agility-type fighter. 118 234

Netherworld Shadow Clone

Her ten-thousand-year Third Soul Skill creates a powerful shadow clone. 118

• The clone possesses 80% of Zhuqing's attack power. 118
• It can use any of her soul skills except the Third Soul Skill itself. 118
• Zhuqing can conceal her true body near an ally while the clone distracts or attacks the enemy. 118
• She used it to confuse and stall Ghost Douluo during the Saint Son and Saintess trial. 118

Green-Scaled Ice-Armored Right Arm Bone

A 30,000-year top-tier spirit bone given to Zhuqing by Mu Qian and successfully fused into her right arm. 30 31

• Greatly enhanced her overall strength and raised her soul power to level 29. 31
• Provides Ice Seal, an ice-armored defense capable of greatly weakening incoming attacks. 118
• Grants immunity to all attributes except fire. 118

Stars Shift and Heavens Move

A spatial skill granted by her left-leg spirit bone, obtained from a mutated ten-thousand-year Flame Lion later known as a Death Lion. 123

• Swaps Zhuqing's position with a chosen target. 123
• Allowed Mu Qian to replace her position during the battle with the two Title Douluo, abruptly changing the battle's momentum. 120 123
• Similar displacement skills require the target to lack mental preparation or willingly lower their guard. 123

Nine Nether Purgatory

Zhuqing and Mu Qian possess a Martial Soul Fusion Skill created by the resonance between her Hell Spirit Cat and Mu Qian's Nine Nether Martial Soul. 123

• Forms a demonic sword phantom and manifests purgatory flames. 122
• Was powerful enough to nearly defeat Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo under the trial's restrictions. 122
• Can only be led by Mu Qian; Zhuqing cannot control the fusion independently. 123
• Its use leaves Zhuqing severely exhausted. 123 124

Items

• Green-Scaled Ice-Armored Right Arm Bone — 30,000-year spirit bone fused into her right arm. 30 31
• Left-Leg Spirit Bone — Obtained from the mutated ten-thousand-year Death Lion; grants Stars Shift and Heavens Move. 123
• Lovesick Heartbreak Red — One of two legendary immortal herbs given to Zhuqing and Hu Liena by Mu Qian. 228 229

Relationships

• Mu Qian — Her protector, closest companion, and lover. He rescued her from Star Luo's assassins, encouraged her to choose her own path, and supports her growth; Zhuqing is deeply devoted to him. 19 31 161 171
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. His decision to flee and leave Zhuqing behind became the defining symbol of the fate she sought to escape. 17 170 171
• Xirui — Teammate and close friend. Xirui's friendship helped Zhuqing realize that she could have connections beyond Mu Qian, and the two frequently fight in coordination. 53 56 234
• Hu Liena — Initially a romantic rival due to Hu Liena's pursuit of Mu Qian. They gradually reached an understanding and chose to coexist without forcing Mu Qian into conflict. 34 112 113 161
• Bibi Dong — Her teacher and the Pope of Martial Soul Hall. Bibi Dong recognized Zhuqing's talent, accepted her as a disciple, and appointed her a Saintess. 66 123 126
• Huo Wu — Antagonistic acquaintance. Zhuqing openly mocked Huo Wu after the latter insulted Mu Qian at the Heaven Dou imperial palace. 203