Wang Shu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Wang Shu (王树)
Gender	Male
Martial Soul	Axe; later referred to as a mutating Flame Axe
Innate Soul Power	Level Two
Affiliation	Daoxiang Village; Nuoding Academy; Seventh Dormitory
Occupation/Role	Work-Study Student; Soul Master
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Soul Power Level Two	1	Awakened an axe Martial Soul. Spirit Hall invited him to join, but he chose to follow Lu Yi instead.
Soul Power Level Two	4	Cultivated among stacks of firewood, a substitute mimicry environment for his axe Martial Soul.
One-ring Soul Master	15	Had obtained a Soul Ring beyond the normal age limit through Yu Xiaogang's connections; his first Soul Skill was later identified as Explosive Flame Slash.
Level Twenty	21	Reached Rank 20 while Lu Yi waited for information on his second Soul Ring target.
Two-ring Soul Master	23	Killed and absorbed the purple Soul Ring of a Golden Armored Flame Dragon; later used his second Soul Skill, Blazing Battle Intent.

Background

Wang Shu was one of Daoxiang Village's two children to awaken Innate Soul Power. He wielded an axe Martial Soul and had Innate Soul Power Level Two. Though Su Yuntao invited him to join Spirit Hall, Wang Shu refused because he believed Lu Yi's training guidance had enabled his awakening and chose to remain at Lu Yi's side instead 1 2.

His parents supported this decision, and Village Chief Lu Rui obtained a Work-Study Student place for him at Nuoding Academy. Wang Shu and Lu Yi entered the academy together, with the village placing its hopes for the future on them 2.

Personality

Wang Shu is intensely devoted to Lu Yi, whom he consistently calls “Brother Yi.” He refuses to recognize anyone else as his superior, readily confronts people who insult Lu Yi, and follows him into dangerous situations without hesitation 3 6 25.

He is blunt, excitable, and sometimes immature. He can become reckless when angered, particularly when Lu Yi is insulted or endangered, but remains conscientious about cultivation because he does not want to fall too far behind his friend 3 4 19.

Abilities & Skills

Axe Martial Soul

Wang Shu initially awakened a one-handed axe Martial Soul. It later began mutating into a Flame Axe 1 19.

• His preferred mimicry cultivation environment is a blacksmith's workshop; in its absence, he cultivates among stacks of firewood 4.
• He uses the axe directly in close combat and can decisively execute Soul Beasts, including the Golden Armored Flame Dragon 3 23.
• His axe combat is supported by physical techniques learned from Lu Yi 10.

Explosive Flame Slash

Wang Shu's first Soul Skill, used through his Flame Axe 19.

• Severed the Golden Armored Flame Dragon's head in a single strike 23.
• Carries an explosive effect that knocked Xiao Wu unconscious despite her using Soul Power to defend herself 19.
• Can be used in combination with Blazing Battle Intent 25.

Explosive Step

A burst-movement technique used during his fight with Xiao Wu 19.

• Releases Soul Power beneath his feet to propel him through an opponent's attack range.
• Allowed him to evade Xiao Wu's Waist Bow, circle behind her, and land an Explosive Flame Slash 19.

Blazing Battle Intent

Wang Shu's second Soul Skill 25.

• Activated alongside Explosive Flame Slash when he attempted to attack Dugu Bo.
• Its specific effects are not yet described 25.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Nuoding Academy Enrollment

Upon entering the Seventh Dormitory, Wang Shu refused Wang Sheng's demand that he acknowledge Xiong Kui and Wang Sheng as his “big brothers.” When Wang Sheng insulted Lu Yi, Wang Shu immediately attacked with his axe and incapacitated him with an upward kick. Lu Yi subsequently intervened against Xiong Kui to protect Wang Shu 3.

Conflict with Noble Students

Wang Shu was restrained and slapped by Xiao Chenyu's group after the noble students surrounded him. Lu Yi arrived to rescue him, then promised Wang Shu the chance to personally settle the score with Xiao Chenyu afterward 6.

Rivalry with Xiao Wu

After Xiao Wu challenged the Seventh Dormitory, Wang Shu fought her on Lu Yi's orders. He used Explosive Step to evade her Waist Bow and defeated her with Explosive Flame Slash 19.

Xiao Wu continued to regard both Wang Shu and Lu Yi as opponents she wanted to surpass, while Wang Shu remained quick to retaliate whenever she disparaged Lu Yi 19 20.

Second Soul Ring Hunt

Wang Shu accompanied Lu Yi and Flender into the Star Dou Great Forest after reaching Rank 20. Flender secured a Golden Armored Flame Dragon for him, which Wang Shu killed and absorbed as his second, purple Soul Ring while Lu Yi guarded him 21 22 23.

Encounter with Dugu Bo

After obtaining his second Soul Ring, Wang Shu and Lu Yi encountered Dugu Bo. Wang Shu helped Lu Yi cross the swamp, endured the Poison Douluo's Bile Poison Mist behind Lu Yi's realgar-water shield, and was taken with him to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye 23 24.

When Dugu Bo planted a deadly poison in Lu Yi and kicked him from the cave, Wang Shu immediately attacked with both Blazing Battle Intent and Explosive Flame Slash. Dugu Bo effortlessly repelled and incapacitated him 25.

Relationships

• Lu Yi — Closest friend and acknowledged “big brother.” Wang Shu rejected Spirit Hall to follow Lu Yi, trains to keep pace with him, and fiercely defends him from insults or danger 2 3 4 25.
• Lu Rui — Village chief who supported Wang Shu's academy enrollment and placed Daoxiang Village's hopes in him and Lu Yi 2.
• Yu Xiaogang — Lu Yi's teacher, whom Wang Shu finds intimidating; Yu Xiaogang's connections helped Wang Shu obtain an over-limit first Soul Ring 15.
• Flender — Assisted in the hunt for Wang Shu's second Soul Ring and secured the Golden Armored Flame Dragon for him 22 23.
• Xiao Wu — Recurring rival. Wang Shu defeated her in their Soul Master battle after she insulted Lu Yi 19 20.
• Tang San — Fellow Seventh Dormitory resident and Lu Yi's junior brother. Wang Shu helped introduce him to dormitory life, though Lu Yi frequently dismissed Wang Shu's comments during the meeting 15.
• Dugu Bo — Hostile opponent who subdued Wang Shu with a single attack when Wang Shu tried to protect Lu Yi 25.

Trivia

• Wang Shu's parents believed that following Lu Yi would give him a promising future 2.
• He lost one Bronze Soul Coin to Lu Yi after dismissing Lu Yi's prediction that the Seventh Dormitory would immediately test newcomers' strength 3.
• He works splitting firewood in the academy cafeteria, allowing him to eat early or save food for others 4.