Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Physical Description
- 3Personality
- 4Background and History
- 4.1Arrival and Early Childhood
- 4.2Martial Soul Awakening and the Tang Sect
- 4.3Cultivation and Connections with Soul Beasts
- 4.4Shrek Academy and the Continental Tournament
- 4.5Snow Empress and Later Star Dou Events
- 5Power Progression
- 6Abilities and Skills
- 6.1Elemental Tide
- 6.2Glaring Azure Nether Flame
- 6.3Autumn Sweeping Over Chu Sky
- 6.4Plum Season Rain
- 6.5Ten Thousand Li Ice Seal
- 6.6True First Soul Skill
- 6.7Moon-Cleansing Platform
- 6.8Moonlight Clarity
- 6.9Moon Shadow Soul-Fixing
- 6.10Elemental Conversion (Soul Skill)
- 6.11Self-Healing and Soul Power Restoration (Fourth Soul Skill)
- 6.12God-Level Spiritual Power and Skill Theft
- 6.13Martial Soul Fusion Skill (with Zhang Lexuan)
- 6.14Power of Faith Utilization
- 6.15Soul Magic and Contract Magic
- 6.16Blue Silver Forest (Tang Ya’s Skill, Knowledge Shared)
- 6.17Concealment via Soul Jade (Martial Soul)
- 6.18Invincible Barrier (Gifted Item)
- 7Relationships
- 8Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Su Qing 4 16 25 |
| Gender | Male (often mistaken for a girl due to appearance) 25 51 |
| Age | Six years old at the time of his martial soul awakening and departure from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well 2; eleven years old when enrolling at Shrek Academy 25 |
| Martial Soul | Li Yan Spear as his first martial soul; the god-level Ring Jade as his second martial soul, which can manifest as the Silver Dragon Spear 2 4 5 |
| Cultivation Level | Level 35 as of his departure from the Land of Great Calamity 19; Level 44 after obtaining his fourth soul ring through the Pure Source Heavenly Deer’s sacrifice 91 |
| Soul Rings | Four soul rings as of Level 44; his first is a thousand-year Elemental Sprite ring, while his fourth originated from the sacrificed Pure Source Heavenly Deer 9 91 |
| Ultimate Attributes | Dual ultimate attributes of Ultimate Ice and Ultimate Fire, mastered after soaking in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for two days 6 16 |
| Affiliation | Tang Sect (early bond with Tang Ya and the sect) 4 25; Shrek Academy student and core disciple 25 72 |
| Origin | Reincarnated from 9,000 years in the past; his original timeline was reversed by space-time turbulence, erasing his influence on the world 8 88 |
| Key Relationships | Gu Yuena (past lover and ally, with complex present dynamics) 15 88; Zhang Lexuan (close companion and romantic partner) 16 88 121; Xiao Xiao (friend and protégé) 10 83; Tang Ya (sworn elder sister whom he vows to protect) 21 22; Meng Hongchen (acquaintance with a neutral political stance) 110 121; Di Yueyao (Imperial Auspicious Beast and soul beast companion) 15 18 19; Ice Empress and Snow Empress (bonded soul beast companions) 120 157 |
| Personality | Playful, mischievous, caring, and secretive about his true strength; patient with soul beasts and companions, but also a determined and strategic planner 2 16 18 25 114 |
| Notable Abilities | Wide-range elemental techniques; advanced mastery of ice, fire, and other elements; Soul Magic and Contract Magic; concealment through the Ring Jade; and highly refined spiritual power 19 109 126 128 |
Physical Description
Su Qing possesses an extraordinarily handsome and delicate appearance, often described as outstanding enough that strangers initially mistake him for a girl due to his refined, almost feminine features. His striking physical traits are complemented by a calm, humble demeanor that belies his exceptional power. Following his martial soul awakening, his appearance became ninety percent similar to Gu Yuena’s, including silver-white hair. After absorbing Life Gold, his hair temporarily turned vivid green, while the remodeling also granted him an unusually restrained aura that conceals his strength 3 25 103.
He frequently alters his look with elaborate disguises to conceal his identity, masking his distinctive features.
- Thin, easily recognizable lips that are a key identifying feature of his face 110
- Silver-white hair and violet eyes after martial soul awakening 3 28
- Hair temporarily turned green after being remodeled by Life Gold 103
- Delicate, androgynous facial structure that causes others to mistake him for a girl 25 51
- Common disguise includes a black balaclava, a face mask, and sunglasses, which together make him resemble a “black, fuzzy egg wearing sunglasses” 110
- Overall “outstanding appearance” that he remains humble about despite its noticeable effect on others 25
- Naturally restrained spirit and breath after Life Gold’s remodeling, making his cultivation difficult to perceive even for Zhang Lexuan 103
Personality
Playful and Mischievous: Su Qing frequently displays a lighthearted, teasing nature in his interactions. He playfully teases Xiao Xiao after carrying her to a shaded area 29, pulls a prank on Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao by making them plummet from the sky 25, and engages in flirtatious banter with Zhang Lexuan 26 32. His mischief extends to humorously asking Di Yueyao about mating after she learns of it from Bear Lord 18. Even in serious settings, he maintains a confident, playful demeanor, such as when he jokes about running away if he cannot pay for auction items 66. This playfulness rarely carries malice and is often used to lighten tense situations or express affection.
Caring and Protective: Beneath his playful exterior, Su Qing shows deep concern for the safety and well-being of his friends, family, and soul beasts. He gives Xiao Xiao the Ice Empress soul beast for protection during a dangerous journey 83, comforts Zhang Lexuan when she is distressed about her past 16, and promises Tang Ya that he will protect her and never allow her to be harmed again 22. He protects Xiao Xiao from witnessing grisly scenes in the Star Dou Great Forest and leaves trail markers so her parents can find her 12. He treats the immortal herbs that raised him as his family and is affectionate toward Di Yueyao, patiently helping her choose a name 18 2.
Confident and Strategic: Su Qing possesses strong self-assurance and a keen strategic mind. He confidently defeats Xu Sanshi in combat, winning bets and then generously distributing the prizes to his friends 31. At the auction house, he confidently plans to bid on the most valuable treasure and cunningly considers fleeing if they cannot pay 66. He demonstrates strategic thinking by deciding to use his Ring Jade on the Evil Soul Masters that pursue him, eager to test its power 51. He also uses spiritual power to conceal the Silver Dragon Spear from Shang Yue’s perception, defeating her without injury in less than a minute and a half 126.
Secretive and Guarded: Su Qing deliberately conceals aspects of his true strength and background. He reveals his dual ultimate attributes to Zhang Lexuan but keeps other details hidden, maintaining an air of mystery 16. He goes to great lengths to disguise his identity, wearing a black balaclava and face mask, and becomes annoyed when Meng Hongchen recognizes him despite the heavy disguise 110. Even while travelling with Zhang Lexuan, Xiao Xiao, Ice Empress, Snow Empress, and Di Yueyao, he refuses to disclose his true objective in the Star Dou Great Forest 187.
Generous and Kind: Su Qing does not hoard his gains but shares them freely with his companions. After winning three Mystic Water Pills and a hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins from his bet with Xu Sanshi, he gives the pills to Huo Yuhao, Tang Ya, and Xiao Xiao 31. He accepts Xiao Xiao's Storage Ring gift with appreciation, valuing the gesture 29. His kindness extends to offering cultivation tips and helping those around him improve, as seen when he advises Tang Ya on soul beast hunting 23.
Mature and Resolute: Despite his youth, Su Qing displays maturity and unwavering determination, especially regarding his goal to protect the soul beast clan. He resolves to grow stronger quickly, planning to choose a ten-thousand-year soul ring at level thirty and accelerating his cultivation in the Land of Great Calamity 16 19. He remains committed to repairing his godhood through faith and ultimately opposing the God Realm 104 128.
Affectionate with Soul Beasts: Su Qing forms deep emotional bonds with soul beasts, treating them as equals or family. He names the Three-Eyed Golden Lion Di Yueyao and interacts with her with patience and affection 18. In the Land of Great Calamity, he has a warm farewell with Bi Ji and Di Tian, showing he values their company 19. He rescues Snow Empress from her trapped state and establishes a contract that lets her retain a physical body, cultivate alongside him, and avoid further heavenly tribulations 157.
Background and History
Arrival and Early Childhood
Su Qing arrived in the Douluo Continent as an infant, falling through a spatial rift into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well 1. The immortal herbs inhabiting the well, led by Youyou, decided to raise him, with the Earth Dragon Golden Melon responsible for providing his food 1. Over the next six years, Su Qing grew up among the herbs, forming a deep familial bond with them; Youyou acted as a mother figure, and the group—including Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Infernal Delicate Apricot, and others—cared for him protectively 2 5. When Su Qing turned six, he left the safety of the well to awaken his martial soul in the outside world. Youyou gave him a Qiluo Pill to protect him from the poisonous miasma surrounding the well, and he journeyed without encountering any soul beasts, eventually reaching an abandoned human village 2.
Before awakening, Su Qing worried that the Ring Jade, which he considered his god-level second martial soul, would remain unresponsive. He regarded the Li Yan Spear as his first martial soul and intended to explore alternatives such as Dragon Valley if the Ring Jade failed to awaken properly 2.
Martial Soul Awakening and the Tang Sect
In the Sunset Forest, Su Qing met Tang Ya, who agreed to take him to Tiandou City to awaken his martial soul at the Tang Sect 3. Upon awakening, his martial soul manifested as a silver-white spear, later associated with the Ring Jade’s transformation into the Silver Dragon Spear, granting him control over various elements and Innate Full Soul Power 3 4 5. His appearance changed dramatically, becoming almost identical to Gu Yuena, with silver-white hair 3. Tang Lin, a member of the Tang Sect, tested his soul power and was astonished to find it was Innate Full Soul Power 4.
Su Qing had a heartfelt conversation with Tang Ya about his past and his resolve to protect the soul beast clan, and he shared a warm meal with the Tang family, which moved Tang Rou to tears 4. After awakening, he returned to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where the immortal herbs prepared a body-tempering process using their essence to enhance his absorption of medicinal power 5. He soaked in the well for two days, mastering the powers of Ultimate Ice and Ultimate Fire 6. The herbs then put on an act of hostility, testing his trust, but Su Qing saw through it and left without taking any immortal herbs 6.
Cultivation and Connections with Soul Beasts
Su Qing ventured into the Star Dou Great Forest, where he encountered Gu Yuena. Through his memories, he revealed their shared past, including her sacrifice and his previous life as a god, though Gu Yuena struggled to accept these revelations 8. Di Tian, under Gu Yuena’s orders, kept watch on the forest’s movements 6. Su Qing later acquired his first soul ring by absorbing a thousand-year soul ring from an Elemental Sprite, reaching Soul Power Level 17 and gaining an elemental conversion soul skill 9. He was accompanied by the Imperial Auspicious Beast and Scarlet King during this hunt 8. Su Qing capped his soul ring age at over a thousand years and maintained a low profile about his abilities, planning to use misdirection or illusion techniques later 9. He also visited the Tang Sect and played with Tang Ya, but they lost contact after the sect was seized by the Iron Blood Sect 9. The immortal herbs gave him a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum for further body tempering 9.
While seeking later soul rings in the Star Dou Great Forest, Su Qing encountered Xiao Xiao after she became separated from her parents. He travelled with her, protected her from danger, and helped reunite her with her family 10 12. He subsequently travelled with Zhang Lexuan while seeking a ten-thousand-year Silver Hero Beast, a target Gu Yuena had arranged in response to his request 15 16.
Over the next year, Su Qing stayed in the Land of Great Calamity, accelerating his cultivation and learning new soul skills. He left after bidding farewell to the soul beasts, with Di Yueyao reluctant to see him go 19. By then his cultivation had reached Level 35, and he had mastered various soul skills, becoming nearly invincible among his peers 19. Gu Yuena informed him that the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had entered the outer perimeter, signaling Huo Yuhao’s approach 19.
Shrek Academy and the Continental Tournament
Su Qing later enrolled at Shrek Academy at the age of eleven, where his exceptional appearance immediately attracted attention 25 28. He reunited with Tang Ya and met Huo Yuhao after Huo Yuhao’s encounter with Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. Su Qing agreed to keep Huo Yuhao’s secrets and shared grilled fish with him 21. He also helped Tang Ya reconsider her Blue Silver Grass cultivation path by recommending a life-attribute plant-type soul beast rather than continuing to rely on poison 23.
During the morning assembly before setting off for Star Luo, he gave Xiao Xiao the talking soul beast Ice Empress for protection during the journey 83. Ma Xiaotao approached him, offering cultivation tips and warming their relationship 83. Zhang Lexuan, a senior inner courtyard disciple, showed high status and influence, and later invited Su Qing for a meal before leaving for inspection missions 47 83. Su Qing travelled to the Far North, where he summoned heavenly thunder to attract the Ice Empress and trigger her tribulation 47. The Ice Empress later revealed herself to Zhang Lexuan, who speculated that the Snow Empress was also with Su Qing 104.
During a spar with Zhang Lexuan, Su Qing demonstrated his self-created spirit skills, including Elemental Tide, Glaring Azure Nether Flame, and Autumn Sweeping Over Chu Sky, showcasing his meticulous control over soul power 80. He later used Elemental Tide to force Dai Yueheng to concede 82. After obtaining his fourth soul ring from the Pure Source Heavenly Deer’s sacrifice, his cultivation rose to Level 44 91.
In Star Luo City, Su Qing acquired the cursed Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife and absorbed its malevolent energy through the Ring Jade 100 102. Life Gold remodeled his body, temporarily turning his hair green and allowing him to naturally restrain his aura 103. He also learned Soul Magic and Contract Magic from Electrolux, filtering the latter’s mental energy through the Ring Jade 109.
During the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament, Su Qing defeated Shang Yue by concealing the Silver Dragon Spear from her spiritual perception 126. Against Situ Yu, he revealed his true first soul skill to transform into motes of light, evade a powerful beam attack, and counter with a sea of fire 128. The public named him the “Elemental Mage God,” generating a substantial surge of Power of Faith that aided the repair of his godhood 128.
Snow Empress and Later Star Dou Events
Su Qing later rescued Snow Empress from her trapped condition by using his developing Contract Magic. Rather than converting her into a soul ring, he created a bond allowing her to maintain a physical body, grow in strength alongside him, and avoid future lightning tribulations 157. Snow Empress became a bonded divine beast connected to Su Qing, though she remained proud and resistant to being treated as his subordinate 157 158.
After the tournament, Su Qing travelled with Zhang Lexuan, Xiao Xiao, Ice Empress, and Snow Empress to the Star Dou Great Forest, where they reunited with Di Yueyao 186. He planned to locate a thousand-year Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear Soul Bone for Xiao Xiao 187. During this period, Zhang Lexuan obtained the Soul Ring and Soul Bone of a Moon-Eyed Sky Fox, becoming a Title Douluo and advancing directly to Rank 94 192 194.
Su Qing also intervened during Tang Ya’s crisis with the Iron Blood Sect and Evil Soul Masters. He subdued and protected Tang Ya when her Blue Silver Grass became unstable, killed Tie Li, and later coordinated with Snow Empress to aid Zhang Lexuan against the Evil Soul Master Zhang Peng 199 201. Throughout these events, Su Qing maintained his goal of repairing his godhood through faith, protecting soul beasts, and eventually overturning the God Realm’s order 104 128.
Power Progression
| Level | Soul Rings | Soul Skills |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (Innate Full Soul Power) | None | None |
| 17 | 1 purple (thousand-year) | Elemental Conversion 9 |
| 35 | 3 (ages initially unknown; second and third later enhanced via Power of Faith) | Various soul skills, including wide-range Elemental Tide variants 19 20 |
| 40 | 3 | Reached the fourth-ring bottleneck before absorbing the Pure Source Heavenly Deer’s sacrifice 91 |
| 44 | 4 (first purple; second and third enhanced; fourth obtained from the sacrificed Pure Source Heavenly Deer) | Fourth soul skill grants self-healing and restoration of others’ soul power 91 108 |
| 44+ | 4 | True first soul skill can transform Su Qing into motes of light for evasion; demonstrated alongside a sea-of-fire counterattack 128 |
Abilities and Skills
Elemental Tide
Elemental Tide is a self-created spirit skill developed by Su Qing that manifests as a surging wave of elemental energy. It combines multiple elemental forces into a cohesive offensive technique, capable of overwhelming opponents through sheer breadth and power. The skill reflects Su Qing’s deep understanding of elemental manipulation, derived from his Ring Jade martial soul and later enhanced by his Silver Dragon Spear. When deployed, it creates a devastating area-of-effect attack that can turn the tide of battle.
- Applications:
- Used effectively against Dai Yueheng, forcing him to concede due to the skill’s overwhelming power 82.
- Deployed in a wide-range capacity against Wind Baboons to test its group-clearing potential 19 20.
- Used in Fire Form to create Glaring Azure Nether Flame, which incinerated a pack of Wind Baboons 20.
- Combined with deceptive tactics, such as tricking a ten-thousand-year Silver Hero Beast into using its Imprint ability before a surprise attack 17.
- Limitations:
Glaring Azure Nether Flame
This spirit skill produces a concentrated, azure-blue flame with intense destructive properties. The flame is imbued with a cold, nether-like quality that can bypass conventional defenses and inflict both physical and spiritual damage. Su Qing demonstrated this skill during a spar with Zhang Lexuan, showcasing its piercing and corrosive nature.
- Applications:
- Used as a direct offensive attack against Zhang Lexuan, requiring her to employ defensive measures 80.
- Used through Elemental Tide, Fire Form to surround and incinerate multiple Wind Baboons 20.
- Effective against soul beasts with fire-resistant attributes, as the Nether flame carries a unique yin-cold property 5.
- Can be channelled through weapons or elemental constructs for enhanced reach and precision.
- Limitations:
- Requires significant spiritual energy to maintain the flame’s intensity 80.
- Vulnerable to being extinguished by high-grade water or ice-type skills if the user’s spirit power is inferior.
- Prolonged use may drain Su Qing’s elemental reserves, affecting other abilities.
Autumn Sweeping Over Chu Sky
A wide-area sweeping attack that mimics the wind of autumn clearing the sky. This skill generates a blade of wind mixed with spatial force, creating a cutting gale that can strike multiple targets in a fan-shaped area. Su Qing used it during his spar with Zhang Lexuan to control the battlefield and force her into a defensive posture.
- Applications:
- Area denial and crowd control by forcing opponents to evade or block 80.
- Combos well with other skills like Elemental Tide to create layered offensive patterns.
- Can be aimed to disorient enemies by kicking up debris and dust in forest or rocky environments.
- Limitations:
- Less effective against single, highly mobile opponents who can dodge the wide arc.
- The wind blades lose power over distance, limiting their range.
- Cannot penetrate strong defensive soul skills or barriers without additional force.
Plum Season Rain
A precipitation-based spirit skill that summons a light, plum-scented rain in a localized area. The rain is not purely aesthetic; it carries a mild corrosive effect that can weaken enemy defenses over time. During his spar with Zhang Lexuan, Su Qing used this skill to gradually erode her protective spirit power while simultaneously obscuring vision.
- Applications:
- Gradual attrition of enemy defenses through sustained chemical and elemental damage 80.
- Obscures vision and spiritual perception, creating opportunities for ambush.
- The rain can be infused with other elements, such as cold or poison, for varied effects.
- Limitations:
- Slow-acting; requires time to accumulate significant damage against strong foes.
- Can be dispersed by strong wind or fire skills.
- Ineffective against enemies with immunity to corrosive or water-based attacks.
Ten Thousand Li Ice Seal
This ice-type sealing skill creates a massive field of frost that freezes the ground and air in a wide radius, encasing targets in layers of ice. Su Qing used it to restrict Zhang Lexuan’s movement during their spar, demonstrating its ability to slow and immobilize opponents.
- Applications:
- Area control and immobilization of multiple enemies simultaneously 80.
- Can be layered to create thicker ice barriers for defensive purposes.
- Combined with other elemental skills, the frozen terrain can be shattered for secondary shrapnel damage.
- Limitations:
- High spirit power cost due to the large area covered.
- Strong fire or light-based soul skills can melt or shatter the ice quickly.
- Requires a solid surface or sufficient moisture to form effectively; ineffective in extremely dry or hot environments.
True First Soul Skill
Su Qing’s true first soul skill allows him to disperse his body into motes of light, enabling him to evade attacks that would otherwise be extremely difficult to block. During his match against Situ Yu, Su Qing used it to avoid a powerful beam from a self-contained artillery platform before answering with a sea of fire and securing victory 128.
- Applications:
- Evading high-powered, concentrated attacks 128.
- Escaping targeting and physical interception by temporarily changing into dispersed light.
- Creating opportunities for immediate elemental counterattacks.
- Limitations:
- Its full mechanics, duration, and spirit power cost remain undisclosed.
- Revealing it compromises Su Qing’s usual policy of concealing his trump cards.
Moon-Cleansing Platform
Zhang Lexuan’s soul skill that creates a floating, moonlit platform that purifies and cleanses negative effects. When used in conjunction with her Lunar martial soul, the platform provides a strategic high ground and a source of pure lunar energy that can heal minor injuries and dispel curses. Su Qing observed this skill during their spar but did not directly counter it.
- Applications:
- Provides a movable vantage point for battlefield awareness 80.
- Cleanses poison, curses, and evil influences within its radius.
- Enhances the user’s spirit power recovery while standing on the platform.
- Limitations:
- Only usable during the night or in low-light conditions for maximum effect.
- The platform is fragile and can be destroyed by powerful physical or soul attacks.
- Requires concentration to maintain, leaving the user vulnerable if disrupted.
Moonlight Clarity
A soul skill that sharpens perception and mental clarity by channeling lunar light directly into the user’s mind. Zhang Lexuan used this against Su Qing to track his movements despite his concealment techniques. It grants enhanced mental processing speed, making it easier to predict enemy actions.
- Applications:
- Countering illusion and stealth-based soul skills 80.
- Improving reaction time and tactical decision-making in combat.
- Can be shared with allies in close proximity to coordinate group attacks.
- Limitations:
- Drains mental energy, causing fatigue after extended use.
- Ineffective in complete darkness or underground environments without moonlight.
- Does not boost physical attributes; purely a sensory and cognitive enhancement.
Moon Shadow Soul-Fixing
This binding skill uses lunar shadows to lock an enemy’s position and movements. Zhang Lexuan employed it to restrict Su Qing during their spar, forcing him to rely on his elemental conversion to escape. The shadows are semi-corporeal and can adapt to the target’s shape.
- Applications:
- Immobilizes single targets, allowing for follow-up attacks 80.
- The shadows can be spread across multiple foes if the user’s spirit power is sufficient.
- Can be maintained while performing other soul skills for layered control.
- Limitations:
- Requires direct line of sight and a shadow source to manifest.
- High-strength physical force or light-type attacks can break the bindings.
- The skill’s duration is limited by the user’s spirit power and the target’s resistance.
Elemental Conversion (Soul Skill)
Obtained from absorbing a thousand-year Elemental Sprite’s soul ring, this skill allows Su Qing to convert one element into another or absorb ambient elemental energy to supplement his own soul power. This versatility enables him to adapt to various combat scenarios and exploit opponents’ elemental weaknesses.
- Applications:
- Changing elemental properties of existing skills to counter enemy resistances 9.
- Absorbing kinetic, thermal, or magical energy in the environment to restore soul power mid-battle.
- Converting harmful elemental attacks, such as fire or ice, into neutral or beneficial energy.
- Limitations:
- Conversion efficiency depends on the purity and quantity of ambient elements.
- Cannot convert soul power directly from living creatures unless they consent or are linked.
- Overusing absorption in a short period may destabilize soul rings temporarily 9.
Self-Healing and Soul Power Restoration (Fourth Soul Skill)
Su Qing’s fourth soul ring grants him the ability to heal his own wounds and restore the soul power of others. However, the healing is limited to himself; he cannot heal external injuries on allies. The soul power restoration aspect is a rare support effect that can recharge teammates’ reserves.
- Applications:
- Limitations:
- Cannot heal others directly, only himself 108.
- The restoration effect on allies may be weaker if they have high soul power reserves.
- Skill cooldown prevents continuous use in rapid succession.
God-Level Spiritual Power and Skill Theft
Su Qing possesses remnant godhood from his past life, granting him extraordinary spiritual perception and the ability to steal and replicate enemy soul skills. During his battle against Evil Soul Masters, he demonstrated this by torturing and killing a level 58 opponent while using soul skills he observed and copied.
- Applications:
- Copying enemy soul skills after witnessing their usage, allowing for tactical versatility 119.
- Concealing the Silver Dragon Spear from an opponent’s spiritual perception, as against Shang Yue 126.
- Enhanced spiritual awareness to detect hidden enemies, illusions, and soul beast movements.
- Can intimidate and psychologically break opponents by using their own abilities against them.
- Limitations:
- Requires sufficient spiritual power; cannot copy skills above his own soul power rank.
- Stolen skills may be less effective if they rely on specific martial soul attributes Su Qing lacks.
- Overreliance on theft may drain spiritual energy rapidly.
Martial Soul Fusion Skill (with Zhang Lexuan)
Su Qing and Zhang Lexuan discovered a unique ability to fuse their martial souls—his Ring Jade and her Lunar martial soul. When merged, they transform into a ball of silver and pale gold light that ascends into the sky, generating immense power. This fusion requires trust and rapport, achieved after Zhang Lexuan broke through to Level 88 and Su Qing reached Rank 44.
- Applications:
- Generates a massive burst of combined elemental and lunar energy, capable of overwhelming powerful foes 91.
- The fused form may unlock additional skills or transformations not available individually.
- Can be used as a trump card in dire situations, potentially turning the tide against soul beasts or enemies.
- Limitations:
- Requires both parties to be in close physical contact and emotional harmony 91.
- Drains substantial spirit power from both users, leaving them exhausted afterward.
- Unstable if performed without complete trust; could result in backlash or incomplete fusion.
Power of Faith Utilization
Su Qing can channel residual Power of Faith from his godhood to augment his soul rings and skills. At the Treasure Appreciation Fair, he used leaking faith energy to increase the age of his second and third soul rings, enhancing their potency and unlocking new abilities. The public title “Elemental Mage God,” earned after his tournament performance, also created a considerable influx of faith that aided in repairing his shattered godhood 63 128.
- Applications:
- Increases soul ring age without hunting additional soul beasts, verified up to ten-thousand-year level 63.
- Can be used to empower specific soul skills temporarily for bursts of damage or defense.
- Repairs and restores his damaged godhood through accumulated belief 128.
- Provides a passive regeneration of soul power when faith accumulates from devoted allies.
- Limitations:
- Faith is finite and requires a source of belief to replenish 63.
- Overuse may destabilize the soul rings if not balanced with natural cultivation.
- The process is slow; significant age increases require sustained exposure to faith energy.
Soul Magic and Contract Magic
Su Qing learned Soul Magic and Contract Magic from Electrolux within his Sea of Consciousness. He uses the Ring Jade to filter Electrolux’s mental energy, mitigating potential danger from the undead mage’s power 109. He later refined Contract Magic into a system capable of binding Snow Empress to him without reducing her to a soul ring 157.
- Applications:
- Establishing a contract that allows Snow Empress to retain her body and cultivate in synchrony with Su Qing 157.
- Allowing contracted soul beasts to avoid heavenly tribulations while sharing his future path toward godhood 157.
- Supporting alternative forms of coexistence between humans and soul beasts rather than conventional soul-ring absorption.
- Limitations:
- Su Qing acknowledges that the contract system remains immature and that its eventual effects are uncertain 157.
- A contract requires the soul beast’s acceptance or at least cooperation.
- The bonded Snow Empress’s strength became equalized with Su Qing’s after the contract, limiting her immediate combat power 157.
Blue Silver Forest (Tang Ya’s Skill, Knowledge Shared)
While not Su Qing’s personal ability, his understanding and guidance helped Tang Ya acquire this soul skill from a Myriad Spirit Green Heart Vine. Blue Silver Forest allows the user to create a controllable forest of Blue Silver Grass, which can entangle, poison, and conceal.
- Applications:
- Su Qing can advise allies on how to counter or synergize with this skill, such as by using fire or elemental techniques 24.
- His knowledge of plant-type soul beasts enables him to predict and neutralize similar abilities in enemies.
- Limitations:
- Su Qing cannot use the skill himself; it is exclusive to Tang Ya’s martial soul.
- The skill’s effectiveness depends on the environment, such as being limited in arid areas without soil.
Concealment via Soul Jade (Martial Soul)
Su Qing’s original Ring Jade martial soul provides unique concealment properties, allowing him to hide himself and others from sight and spiritual perception. This ability saved Zhou Qing and Xiao Xiao from the Flame Demon Lizard’s attack.
- Applications:
- Limitations:
- Does not mask sound or scent, so stealth can be broken by careful enemies.
- Sustained concealment drains soul power; ineffective for extended periods without rest.
- Cannot hide the user from perception skills that rely on life force or soul pressure detection.
Invincible Barrier (Gifted Item)
Though not an inherent ability, Ma Xiaotao gifted Su Qing an Invincible Barrier for protection during soul ring hunting. This defensive item creates a temporary, impenetrable shield that can block attacks up to a certain power threshold.
- Applications:
- Emergency defense against surprise attacks from soul beasts 82.
- Provides time to activate other skills or escape dangerous situations.
- Limitations:
- One-use or limited-use item; must be replaced after activation.
- Cannot withstand attacks from extremely powerful beings, such as hundred-thousand-year soul beasts.
- Does not nullify area-of-effect damage if the barrier is bypassed.
Relationships
Zhang Lexuan: Zhang Lexuan and Su Qing share a romantic relationship that develops through various interactions. They share their first kiss 41, engage in playful banter 32, and Zhang Lexuan shows jealousy and concern for his safety 51. She is protective of him, exposing schemes against him 69, and they spar together to improve their skills 80. Zhang Lexuan is the first to be intimate with Su Qing 121. Their relationship continues to deepen after the tournament, and Su Qing supports her advancement to Title Douluo; after absorbing the Moon-Eyed Sky Fox’s Soul Ring and Soul Bone, she reaches Rank 94 194.
Xiao Xiao: Su Qing has a close, affectionate relationship with Xiao Xiao. He kisses her, causing her to lose consciousness 104, and shows concern for her safety by giving her the Ice Empress as a guardian during their journey 83. Xiao Xiao visits his room, displaying naivety and innocence 121, and their dynamic includes playful banter and mutual support 69. Su Qing later returns with her to the Star Dou Great Forest to seek a Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear Soul Bone for her 187.
Tang Ya: Tang Ya is Su Qing’s sworn elder sister and one of his earliest human connections. She helped him awaken his martial soul and considers him family 3 4. After their reunion, Su Qing promises to protect her and prevent her from being hurt again 21 22. He also advises her to change the developmental path of her Blue Silver Grass martial soul toward life attributes 23. When Tang Ya’s martial soul instability worsens, Su Qing protects her, leaves her in Zhang Lexuan’s care, and eliminates Tie Li 199.
Ice Empress: The Ice Empress is a powerful soul beast who forms a deep emotional attachment to Su Qing. She expresses a desire for companionship and recognition, wanting to go out with him 120, and shows a tsundere attitude, often teasing or bullying him 50 104. Despite this, they develop trust and understanding, with the Ice Empress discussing her combat capabilities with him 122. She exhibits increasingly human-like emotions and behavior, even mimicking Xiao Xiao 114 121. She later acts as an intermediary during Snow Empress’s recovery and refers to Su Qing as her partner 157.
Snow Empress: Su Qing rescues Snow Empress from her confinement and establishes a contract with her rather than making her a soul ring 157. The bond lets her keep a body, grow alongside Su Qing, and avoid heavenly tribulations, though she initially resents the connection and remains fiercely proud 157 158. Snow Empress fights alongside Su Qing by using Emperor Sword: Icebound Unrivaled to injure the Evil Soul Master Zhang Peng 201.
Meng Hongchen: Su Qing saves Meng Hongchen from Evil Soul Masters, sparking her curiosity about his abilities 120. She invites him to join the Sun Moon Empire, but he declines, leading her to mistakenly think he is an enemy 120. Later, she reveals her neutral stance toward the Sun Moon Empire and her grandfather’s permission to associate with him, though she warns against revealing tournament information 121. Her interactions are marked by curiosity, caution, and an innocent, impulsive nature 120 121. She becomes increasingly determined to approach Su Qing and learn more about him after witnessing his tournament strength 128.
Huo Yuhao: Su Qing and Huo Yuhao are acquaintances from Shrek Academy. Huo Yuhao treats Su Qing to grilled fish after gaining Sky Dream Ice Silkworm and his second martial soul, while Su Qing agrees to keep his secrets 21. They face off in the freshman assessment finals 41 and later meet again at an auction house, where Huo Yuhao is intrigued by Su Qing’s relationship with the Ice Empress 121 122. Su Qing discusses the implications of Huo Yuhao’s second martial soul, revealing strategic thinking 56.
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm: Upon seeing the Ice Empress with Su Qing at an auction venue, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm becomes jealous and distressed, believing her to be Su Qing’s girlfriend 122. He senses danger from the pair 121 and is heartbroken by the apparent relationship, highlighting his unrequited feelings for the Ice Empress 122.
Di Yueyao (Three-Eyed Golden Lion): Su Qing has a caring bond with Di Yueyao. He reunites with her in the Star Dou Great Forest, helps her choose a name, and plays with her, strengthening their companionship 18. Di Yueyao trusts him enough to accept Di Tian’s restriction on leaving the Land of Great Calamity because it was Su Qing’s request 61. She later reunites with Su Qing’s group in the Star Dou Great Forest and continues to tease him while showing her tsundere attachment 186 187.
Gu Yuena: Gu Yuena is Su Qing’s lover and ally from his prior life. While initially unable to accept the memories he shared, she gradually accepts his presence and supports his plans, including arranging the Silver Hero Beast he sought 8 15 16. Su Qing remains determined not to let her face the God Realm alone 89.
Ma Xiaotao: Ma Xiaotao approaches Su Qing to offer cultivation tips and warm up their relationship, indicating a change in her attitude toward him 83. Yan Shaozhe consults Mu En about Ma Xiaotao’s potential affection for Su Qing, suggesting a possible romantic interest 41. She gives him an Invincible Barrier before his journey into the Star Dou Great Forest 82, and later provides him with a secret technique Soul Bone upon his request 160.
Wang Yan: Wang Yan is disappointed in Su Qing’s choice to absorb a thousand-year torso bone and considers shifting his investment to Huo Yuhao, while Su Qing remains indifferent to his opinion 104. Wang Yan later provides masks and disguise equipment to the Shrek team at the Star Luo auction 109 110.
Trivia
- Su Qing’s hair temporarily turns green due to the Life Gold’s remodeling effect on his body 103.
- Su Qing possesses Innate Full Soul Power, which astonishes Tang Lin upon awakening 4.
- Su Qing’s first martial soul is the Li Yan Spear, while the Ring Jade is his god-level second martial soul 2.
- Su Qing acquires a thousand-year torso bone soul skill with a healing ability, which disappoints Wang Yan who had expected a more offensive choice 103 104.
- Su Qing obtains the elemental conversion soul skill after absorbing a thousand-year soul ring from an Elemental Sprite 9.
- Su Qing accepts a Storage Ring from Xiao Xiao, signifying their growing mutual affection 29.
- Su Qing provides Xiao Xiao with a talking soul beast named Ice Empress for her protection during the journey to Star Luo 83.
- The Three-Eyed Golden Lion, later named Di Yueyao, serves as a messenger between Su Qing and Gu Yuena, but its naïve report causes a misunderstanding that makes Gu Yuena jealous 15 18.
- Su Qing is revealed to be a reincarnated individual, learning this from a message delivered by the Three-Eyed Golden Lion on behalf of Gu Yuena 15.
- Su Qing plans to use the tournament to condense faith for his path to Godhood 104.
- Su Qing earns the title “Elemental Mage God” after defeating Situ Yu, generating more Power of Faith for the repair of his godhood 128.
- Zhang Lexuan is noted to be the first person to have been intimate with Su Qing 121.
- Xiao Xiao visits Su Qing’s room, and Zhang Lexuan invites her to stay, showcasing a complex dynamic 121.
- Su Qing successfully evades an ambush set by Zhang Lexuan, demonstrating his heightened awareness 114.
- The Ice Empress transforms into human form and begins to mimic Xiao Xiao’s behavior, indicating personality blending among Su Qing’s companions 114.
- Wang Yan provides Su Qing with a black balaclava, face mask, and sunglasses for disguise, yet Meng Hongchen still recognizes him 110.
- Su Qing and the Ice Empress encounter Huo Yuhao and the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm at an auction house, causing the latter to sense danger 121 122.
- Su Qing meets Meng Hongchen, who reveals her neutral stance toward the Sun Moon Empire under her grandfather’s permission 121.
- Su Qing’s wish for a ten-thousand-year Silver Hero Beast is fulfilled by Gu Yuena, who arranges its appearance 16.
- Di Yueyao learns about the concept of mating from the Bear Lord, which she later discusses with Su Qing 18.
- Su Qing receives a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum from the immortal herbs for body tempering, feeling cared for by them 9.
- Su Qing’s soul power level rises significantly after absorbing soul rings, reaching Level 44 following the Pure Source Heavenly Deer’s sacrifice 91.
- Su Qing’s companions, including the Ice Empress, begin to influence each other’s personalities and behaviors 114.
- Bei Bei confronts Su Qing about his late-night absence using classic Shrek rhetoric to maintain team harmony 114.
- Huo Yuhao swallows the Mystic Water Pill after Xu Sanshi loses a bet to Su Qing, marking the start of his serious cultivation 32.
- Zhang Lexuan gives Xiao Xiao a Mystic Water Pill, and Su Qing engages in playful banter with her 32.
- Su Qing’s reckless behavior of not communicating his whereabouts for a year upsets Zhang Lexuan, who takes him to the academy cemetery to emphasize the consequences 26.
- Su Qing decides to cap his soul ring age at over a thousand years and maintains a low profile about his soul rings, planning to use misdirection or illusion skills later 9.
- The Tang Sect is seized by the Iron Blood Sect, and Tang Ya disappears, prompting Su Qing to plan to help her upon her return 9.
- Su Qing promises the Three-Eyed Golden Lion that he will return in two years, strengthening their bond 9.
- Ma Xiaotao approaches Su Qing at the morning assembly, offering cultivation tips and warming up their relationship 83.
- Su Qing admires the auctioneer’s figure at the Treasure Pavilion, causing Xiao Xiao to feel frustrated about her own appearance 66.
- Xiao Xiao’s invitation at the auction house bears a red seal that causes a stir among the staff, granting her Red-Level Authorization 66.
- Su Qing plans to bid on the most valuable treasure at the auction and, if they lack funds, intends to run away 66.
- Su Qing’s Sea of Consciousness is revealed to the Ice Empress, leading to a temporary misunderstanding about the Snow Empress 114.
- The Ice Empress reveals herself to Zhang Lexuan, who then speculates about the Snow Empress also being with Su Qing 104.
- Su Qing kisses Xiao Xiao, causing her to lose consciousness 104.
- Su Qing has naturally restrained his spirit and breath, keeping his true power hidden 103.
- Su Qing and Zhang Lexuan share an intimate moment before Wang Yan’s arrival in Star Luo City 103.
- Su Qing interacts with Wang Yan with a mix of respect and caution, maintaining control of their conversation 103.
- Su Qing learns Soul Magic and Contract Magic from Electrolux, eventually using the latter to rescue and bind Snow Empress without turning her into a soul ring 109 157.
- Su Qing’s true first soul skill lets him transform into motes of light to evade Situ Yu’s artillery beam 128.
- Snow Empress becomes Su Qing’s bonded divine beast, allowing her to retain her body and avoid future heavenly tribulations 157.
- Zhang Lexuan becomes a Rank 94 Title Douluo after absorbing the Moon-Eyed Sky Fox’s Soul Ring and Soul Bone 194.
- Su Qing returns to the Star Dou Great Forest with Zhang Lexuan, Xiao Xiao, Ice Empress, and Snow Empress, where Di Yueyao reunites with the group 186.
- Su Qing intends to obtain a thousand-year Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear Soul Bone for Xiao Xiao 187.
- Su Qing aids Zhang Lexuan against the Evil Soul Master Zhang Peng by controlling Snow Empress’s entry and exit from his Sea of Consciousness 201.