Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Martial Soul Hall; Spirit Hall Academy
Occupation/Role	Speed-attack type battle soul master; academy disciple
Martial Soul(s)	Hell Spirit Cat; Primordial Demon Spider Emperor
Status	Alive
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Soul Power level 6	4	Her original aptitude; a source of pressure within the Star Luo Zhu Family.
Innate Full Soul Power / level 10	4	Her aptitude is remade through Gu Chensha's sacrifice and Martial Soul Evolution.
Two-hundred-thousand-year Wisdom Soul Ring	2 3	Formed from Gu Chensha's origin; binds his soul to hers and supports their symbiotic contract.
Level 21 Soul Grand Master	11 19	Revealed during Martial Soul Hall testing and her duel with Lei Xiang.
Approximately level 25	24 28	Her soul power rises after Gu Chensha uses the Soul Ascension Pill to repair and strengthen her body.

Background

Zhu Zhuqing is a direct descendant of the Star Luo Empire's Zhu Family, a family that has intermarried with the imperial Dai clan for generations. She is engaged to the Empire's Second Prince, Dai Mubai. Under the Zhu Family's succession rules, the loser is imprisoned for life or killed; her half-sister Zhu Zhuyun pursued her after she fled the family. 8 13

While fleeing into the Star Dou Great Forest, Zhuqing accepts the dying Demon Emperor Gu Chensha's proposal of a symbiotic sacrifice. She endures the fusion of his origin, a hundred-thousand-year head soul bone, and a unique two-hundred-thousand-year soul ring. The process evolves her Hell Spirit Cat and unexpectedly awakens a second martial soul: the Primordial Demon Spider Emperor. 2

After the Demon Spider Emperor's apparent death and corpse detonation, she is discovered unconscious in the poison barrier. Dugu Bo detoxifies her, but Yue Guan and Ghostly ultimately take her to Martial Soul City. 7 9

At Gu Chensha's direction, Zhuqing feigns amnesia before Hu Liena and Martial Soul Hall. After learning that she cannot safely return to Star Luo, she agrees to remain in Martial Soul Hall while concealing the truth of her powers and contract. 5 9 13

Appearance

Zhuqing has a cold, striking presence that becomes markedly more ferocious when she manifests her Hell Spirit Cat martial soul. Her post-sacrifice transformation leaves visible dark-gold traits associated with Gu Chensha's power. 4 19

• Black cat ears and a slender black cat tail appear upon martial-soul possession. 4 19
• Fine dark-gold demonic markings emerge on her ears, tail, forearms, neck, abdomen, and waist. 4 19
• Her feline vertical pupils acquire a deep dark-gold, abyss-like sheen. 2 19
• Her claws become sharper, with textures resembling spider-leg bone blades. 2

Personality

Zhuqing is resolute, guarded, and unwilling to submit to the fate imposed by her family. Facing Gu Chensha's sacrifice, she accepts despite the agony because she refuses to remain controlled by others. 2

She is highly adaptable and capable of deception when necessary. In Martial Soul City, she maintains an amnesiac facade under scrutiny from Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo, using apparent confusion and vulnerability to conceal her real memories and abilities. 5 6 12 13

In battle, Zhuqing is calm, decisive, and ruthless. She waits for openings rather than wasting movements, strikes vital points, and can take command of a team under pressure. 19 28 29 Her determination also extends to training, as she completes ten weighted laps despite collapsing from exhaustion. 23 24

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat

Zhuqing's original martial soul, transformed by Gu Chensha's origin into a dark-gold-marked form with heightened ferocity and spider-like traits. 2 4

• Class: Speed-attack type battle soul master. 19
• Retains feline agility, stealth-oriented movement, and claw-based offense. 15 19
• Its transformation adds dark-gold markings and oppressive, abyss-like pressure. 4 19
• Gu Chensha identifies her second martial soul as her greater hidden trump card. 15

Primordial Demon Spider Emperor

Zhuqing's second martial soul, unexpectedly awakened through Gu Chensha's sacrifice and based on his true form. 2 4

• Concealed from Martial Soul Hall through Gu Chensha's shroud. 3 5
• Bears a two-hundred-thousand-year soul ring. 2 3
• Functions as Zhuqing's principal hidden power and future trump card. 15

Wisdom Soul Ring and Symbiotic Contract

Gu Chensha's sacrifice creates a Wisdom Soul Ring rather than a conventional sacrifice, binding his soul to Zhuqing's sea of consciousness. 3

• Gu Chensha can share Zhuqing's senses. 3
• He can temporarily control her body when necessary. 2 3 24
• He guides her through threats, including breaking Hu Liena's charm effect. 5
• His manifestation is limited to two hours per day by Zhuqing's soul power. 36

Hell Stab

Zhuqing's first soul skill, used for explosive short-range movement and lethal penetration. 15 19

• Lets her evade attacks through extreme bursts of speed. 19
• Allows her to exploit gaps in an opponent's offense. 19
• Used to lure the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent into a restrictive stone crevice. 29

Hell Hundred Claws

Zhuqing's second soul skill, a rapid claw combination. 15 27

• Targets meridian nodes and vulnerabilities rather than relying solely on raw force. 19
• Defeats Lei Xiang after he exposes openings through Berserk World. 19
• Kills an Iron-back Centipede in three breaths. 27 28
• Tears open the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's belly during the three-star mission. 29

Assassin Training

Under Gu Chensha's instruction, Zhuqing reassesses her planned soul-skill path around the principles of accuracy, ruthlessness, and compatibility with her martial soul. 15

• Favors speed, penetration, timing, and attacks on weak points. 15 19
• Undertakes rigorous physical conditioning, including ten laps with twenty-pound weights. 22 23 24
• Her improved speed and explosive strength are evident during the Star Dou mission. 27 28

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Hundred-thousand-year head soul bone — fused during Gu Chensha's sacrifice; contributes to his high degree of control over her body. 2
• Soul Ascension Pill — given by Hu Liena; later consumed by Gu Chensha while controlling Zhuqing's body to repair her injuries and raise her soul power. 20 21 24
• Storage ring — provided by Hu Liena alongside the Soul Ascension Pill. 20
• Invincible Golden Body necklace — a Soul Tool given by Gu Chensha; generates a protective shield that Wangcai cannot break. 40

Relationships

• Gu Chensha — Symbiotic partner and true teacher. He sacrifices his origin to her, resides in her sea of consciousness, protects her secrets, and trains her toward godhood. 2 3 11 14 15
• Hu Liena — Martial Soul Hall benefactor and mutual deceiver. Hu Liena provides shelter, resources, and academy arrangements while investigating Zhuqing's connection to the Demon Emperor. 5 12 13 20
• Dai Mubai — Her fiancé and the Second Prince of the Star Luo Empire. 13
• Zhu Zhuyun — Her half-sister, believed to have arranged the pursuit against Zhuqing due to the Zhu Family's deadly succession struggle. 13
• Lang Taihui — Assigned academy mentor and level 79 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Saint. Zhuqing calls him “Bishop” rather than “Teacher.” 17
• Li Moyue — Senior disciple and mission teammate. She explains academy rules, supports Zhuqing's team, and follows her combat commands against the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent. 21 22 29
• Lei Xiang — Lang Taihui's personal disciple and rival. Zhuqing defeats him despite a three-level gap, later saves him from an Iron-back Centipede, and commands him during their mission. 19 27 29

Story Role / Major Arcs

Gu Chensha's Sacrifice

Zhuqing accepts Gu Chensha's symbiotic contract, surviving the remaking of her meridians, fusion with a head soul bone, evolution of her Hell Spirit Cat, and awakening of the Primordial Demon Spider Emperor. 2 4

Martial Soul Hall Infiltration

Taken to Martial Soul City after the Demon Emperor's fall, Zhuqing conceals her real condition by pretending to have amnesia. Her Innate Full Soul Power earns Martial Soul Hall's attention, while Hu Liena assumes responsibility for her. 5 9 11 12

Academy Duel and Training

Zhuqing receives Lang Taihui as her mentor but reserves the title “Teacher” for Gu Chensha. She defeats level 24 disciple Lei Xiang at level 21, then begins severe physical training under Gu Chensha's guidance. 17 19 22 24

Three-Star Mission

Zhuqing joins Li Moyue and Lei Xiang in the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent. She saves Lei Xiang from an Iron-back Centipede, leads the squad against their target, and personally destroys the serpent's crest and heart. 26 27 29

Notable Quotes

“I am willing.” 2

“I... I can continue.” 2

“I cannot rely on Teacher forever.” 26