Xuan Zi

Biodata

Background / History

Xuan Zi is a Supreme Elder of Shrek Academy and the second strongest person in the academy behind Mu En, holding a peak 98th-level Super Douluo status 8 20. Despite his terrifying authority and power, he is notoriously gluttonous, slovenly, and obsessed with food and wine, often carrying a wine gourd 3 4 8. He frequently wanders around, sometimes using Lin Ming's cooking to satisfy his immense appetite, and acts as an unofficial protector and companion to the young prodigy 4 19 79.

Although he can appear unreliable and absent-minded—such as when he drinks on duty or forgets things—he is fiercely powerful and protective when serious 8 38 61. He reveals his true combat might when suppressing the Auspicious Beast and the Scarlet King in the Star Dou Great Forest 19 20. He also assists Lin Ming in covering up dangerous political incidents, such as the death of Xu Sanshi 38.

Appearance

Xuan Zi is typically portrayed as an unkempt, slovenly elder who reeks of alcohol and wears wrinkled robes.

• Unkempt hair and stubbly beard often dusted with fallen leaves 61.
• Usually carries a wine gourd filled with alcohol 10 61.
• When his Taotie Bull martial soul is fully activated, his physical stature drastically changes into that of a younger, brawny man exuding overwhelming majesty and authority 20.

Personality

• Gluttonous: Highly obsessed with food, delicious meals, and cooking, earning him the description of a classic Taotie 3 4.
• Eccentric and Carefree: Appears drunk, lazy, and unreliable in daily life, often ignoring formal decorum 3 35 79.
• Authoritative and Fierce: When provoked or forced into a serious situation, he sheds his slovenly facade to reveal absolute dominance and terrifying Super Douluo pressure 8 20.
• Supportive Mentor: Despite his rough edges, he cares deeply about the younger generation of Shrek Academy, particularly acting as a close companion and guardian to Lin Ming 38 79.

Abilities & Skills

Taotie Bull Martial Soul

Xuan Zi possesses the Godly Taotie Bull martial soul, granting him monstrous physical and soul power capabilities 4 20.

• Possesses peak 98th-level Super Douluo soul power backed by nine soul rings (Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Red) 20.
• Capable of exerting terrifying environmental and direct soul power suppression over powerful ten-thousand-year soul beasts like the Scarlet King 20.
• Can manifest massive spectral hands formed entirely of soul power to capture prey or suppress enemies across great distances 4 19.

Relationships

• Lin Ming — Companion and protégé; Xuan Zi acts as his occasional protector and shares a strong bond centered primarily around their mutual love for food 4 12 19.
• Mu En — Superior and close colleague; Mu En is the contemporary Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion whom Xuan Zi deeply respects despite their informal dynamic 8 86.
• Yan Shaozhe — Subordinate/Colleague; Xuan Zi routinely bosses the Dean of the Martial Soul Department around and orders him over comms 8 55.