Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Gender	Female
Species/Race	Human
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Xiao Tian's group; prospective Shushan Sword Sect member
Occupation/Role	Agility/assassination-oriented Soul Master
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 27

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 27 Soul Power	28	Had reached level 27 through intense training despite possessing only level-seven Innate Soul Power.
Third Soul Ring acquired	138	Gains Nether Stealth Slash from a roughly 4,000-year Soul Ring.
Level 40 Soul Power	139	Reaches level 40 after absorbing an Immortal Herb; awakens Dark Night Soul Chase.
Fourth Soul Ring acquired	155	Absorbs a 6,000-year Ghost Tiger Soul Ring with the aid of Dark Night Soul Chase.
Level 55 Soul Power	282	Reaches level 55 while training in a ten-times gravity zone; her Martial Soul changes further after absorbing a dark-attribute God-given Soul Ring.
Level 60 Soul Power	288	Reaches level 60 during training in the Spirit Time House.
Sixth Soul Ring — 60,000 years	292	Condenses a Sixth Qi and Blood Soul Ring under Xiao Tian's guidance; her Netherworld Cat evolves into the Netherworld Empress.
Level 64 Soul Power	295	Reaches level 64 after completing training in the Spirit Time House.

Background

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire and became betrothed to Dai Mubai after awakening the Netherworld Cat Martial Soul. The engagement bound her to the Star Luo royal succession struggle, where failure could mean the crippling of one’s cultivation or death. Her early warmth and innocence were replaced by an aloof, survival-driven disposition as she endured pressure, assassination attempts, and the apparent hostility of her elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun. 219 221

At eleven, Zhu Zhuqing fled from Star Luo toward the Heaven Dou Empire, reaching level 27 through relentless cultivation. She initially sought Dai Mubai in the hope that they could compete against Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun together, only to find Dai Mubai openly behaving debauchedly at the Rose Hotel. 28 29 221

She was found injured and poisoned on the road to Shrek Academy. Xiao Wu treated her with medicine supplied by Xiao Tian, completely removing the poison. Zhu Zhuqing later travelled with the group to Shrek and chose to enroll, partly to grow stronger and seek Xiao Tian’s guidance. 27 28 33

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a cold-looking, strikingly attractive young woman who later matures into a composed adult with a glamorous but reserved presence. Her usual combat-oriented attire emphasizes mobility and her dark aesthetic. 27 321

• Long, waist-length hair. 284
• Frequently wears black, form-fitting combat clothing; later wears a slim black leather dress. 321
• Her evolved Martial Soul manifests as a cold, cat-eared humanoid figure with Netherworld armor and claw-like weapons. 292
• Her demeanor softens visibly after reconciling her feelings about her family and finding security among her companions. 221 222

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing initially presents herself as icy, quiet, and highly guarded. Years of living under Star Luo’s succession system taught her to treat strength as a necessity for survival; she devoted herself to cultivation and rarely voiced her feelings. 28 221

She is determined and proactive when pursuing strength. After witnessing Xiao Tian’s swordsmanship, she directly asks to learn from him and declares that she is willing to do anything required. 48 She also refuses an inferior Soul Ring opportunity rather than waste the potential gained through prior training resources, demonstrating patience and high standards for her own development. 155

After Xiao Tian helps her reassess Zhu Zhuyun’s actions, Zhu Zhuqing becomes more emotionally open. She recognizes that her sister may have protected her during her escape, seeks the truth directly, and eventually regains the genuine smile she had lost in childhood. 220 221 228 229

Abilities & Skills

Netherworld Cat / Netherworld Empress

Zhu Zhuqing’s original Martial Soul is the Netherworld Cat, an agility-oriented Martial Soul suited to stealth, speed, and assassination. Following her Sixth Qi and Blood Soul Ring, it evolves into the Netherworld Empress, a Super Martial Soul between top-tier and Divine Martial Souls. 128 292

• The Netherworld Empress takes the form of a cat-eared humanoid with Netherworld armor, claws, and a cold aura. 292
• The evolution increases the speed of her Soul Power circulation and concentrates the Netherworld power in her body. 292
• Her projected potential would allow her, as a newly ascended Titled Douluo, to contend with a level 97 Super Douluo. 297

Dark Night Soul Chase

An ability awakened after Zhu Zhuqing absorbs an Immortal Herb. It is especially effective in darkness or nighttime conditions. 139

• Doubles her attributes in a nighttime environment. 155
• Enhances strength, speed, and attack power in low light. 139
• Allows her to lock onto and sense hidden enemies. 139 155
• Helped her defeat and absorb the Soul Ring of a 6,000-year Ghost Tiger. 155

Nether Stealth Slash

Zhu Zhuqing’s Third Soul Skill, obtained from a roughly 4,000-year Soul Ring. 138

• Enters a stealth state. 138
• Increases speed by 200%. 138
• Increases attack power by 100%. 138
• Forms claw blades on her hands for a slashing attack. 138
• Stealth can be weakened against opponents whose Mental Power exceeds hers. 155

Netherworld Shadow Clone

Her Fourth Soul Skill creates a large number of clones for deception and coordinated assaults. 180

• Can produce dozens of apparent copies to surround an enemy. 180
• Combines effectively with stealth and high-speed attacks. 155 180
• High clone numbers impose substantial Soul Power consumption and reduce duration. 139

Netherworld Transformation

Zhu Zhuqing’s Sixth Soul Skill, created through her 60,000-year Qi and Blood Soul Ring. 292

• Increases speed, attack, and defense by 200%. 292
• Removes all control effects from her. 292

Profound Nether Domain

A domain gained after cultivating the Nine Nether Profound Nether Art and advancing her Martial Soul. 293

• Reduces the five senses of targets inside the domain. 293
• Allows Netherworld energy to invade those within it. 293
• Enhances Zhu Zhuqing’s own combat strength. 293
• Lets her merge with darkness and shift positions within the domain through consciousness. 293
• Contains an unspecified life-saving ability. 293

Nine Nether Profound Nether Art

A cultivation method taught to Zhu Zhuqing by Xiao Tian. 287

• Strengthens her without depending solely on offensive Soul Skills. 293
• Was intended to guide the evolution of her Netherworld Cat Martial Soul. 287
• Supports her rapid cultivation gains in the Spirit Time House. 288

Equipment / Items

• Extreme Speed Advancement Chasing Wind Left Leg Bone — approximately 30,000-year Spirit Bone given to her after the Soul Master Competition. 275
• Milk Bottle Soul Tool — temporarily lent by Xiao Tian to replenish Soul Power after fighting the Ghost Tiger. 155

Relationships

• Xiao Tian — Rescuer, teacher, trusted companion, and later romantic partner. He guides her Soul Skill choices, helps her understand her family, teaches her cultivation methods, and assists her in condensing her Sixth Qi and Blood Soul Ring. 27 128 221 286 292
• Xiao Wu — Friend and companion who nurses Zhu Zhuqing after her poisoning and later encourages her to act on her feelings for Xiao Tian. 27 28 275
• Ning Rongrong — Friend and fellow student; trains alongside Zhu Zhuqing and supports her confession to Xiao Tian. 108 139 275
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister. Zhu Zhuqing initially believes Zhu Zhuyun tried to kill her, but learns that the pursuit and apparent assassinations were intended to protect and train her while helping her escape Star Luo’s arranged fate. 219 221 228 229
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. Zhu Zhuqing’s hopes in their partnership collapse after she witnesses his conduct at the Rose Hotel; she ultimately abandons reliance on him and focuses on becoming strong herself. 29 30 83
• Dai Weisi — Political and familial opponent in Star Luo’s succession struggle; his position and the royal competition system are central to Zhu Zhuqing’s fears for herself and her family. 219 220

Story Role / Major Arcs

Journey to Shrek Academy

Zhu Zhuqing is discovered unconscious and poisoned by Xiao Tian’s group. Xiao Wu treats her, while Xiao Tian’s medicine removes the poison. She learns of their destination and joins them on the road to Shrek Academy. 27 28

Break with Dai Mubai

At the Rose Hotel, Zhu Zhuqing sees her betrothed Dai Mubai with two women, destroying her remaining hope that he had come to Heaven Dou to prepare for the royal competition. When Dai Mubai later tries to seize her arm, Xiao Tian intervenes. 29 30

Pursuit of Strength

Impressed by Xiao Tian’s combat ability, Zhu Zhuqing asks him to teach her swordsmanship. She later follows his advice in selecting Soul Skills that strengthen stealth, speed, and assassination rather than relying only on direct attacks. 48 128 138

Immortal Herb and Ghost Tiger Ring

After taking an Immortal Herb, Zhu Zhuqing reaches level 40 and gains Dark Night Soul Chase. She uses the ability to fight a 6,000-year Ghost Tiger at night, then absorbs its Soul Ring as her Fourth Ring. 139 155

Reconciliation with Zhu Zhuyun

During the Soul Master Competition, seeing Zhu Zhuyun again reopens Zhu Zhuqing’s trauma over the Star Luo succession struggle. Xiao Tian helps her consider that her sister’s actions may have concealed protection rather than hatred. Zhu Zhuqing confronts Zhu Zhuyun and learns that her sister helped create her escape route to save her from becoming a royal concubine and from the deadly competition. 219 221 228 230

Spirit Time House Training

Zhu Zhuqing trains intensively in the Spirit Time House, progressing from level 55 to level 60 and later level 64. She develops a committed relationship with Xiao Tian and learns the Yin Yang Dual Cultivation Method and Nine Nether Profound Nether Art. 282 286 288 295

Evolution into the Netherworld Empress

Under Xiao Tian’s protection, Zhu Zhuqing condenses a 60,000-year Sixth Qi and Blood Soul Ring. The process evolves her Netherworld Cat into the Super Martial Soul, Netherworld Empress, and grants Netherworld Transformation. She later demonstrates the Profound Nether Domain. 292 293

Trivia

• Zhu Zhuqing’s Innate Soul Power was level seven, yet she reached level 27 at a young age through relentless training. 28
• Her Third Soul Skill was originally expected to emphasize a single-target strike, but instead developed into the more versatile Nether Stealth Slash. 128 138
• She initially believed that escaping Star Luo was good fortune; she later realizes Zhu Zhuyun likely enabled the escape from the shadows. 221 229
• Her Sixth Qi and Blood Soul Ring has a lifespan of 60,000 years, double that of her Fifth Soul Ring. 292