Liu Erlong

Biodata

Name	Liu Erlong (柳二龙)
Alias(es)	Dean Liu; Teacher Erlong; Erlong; Fire Dragon
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Blue Tyrant Academy (former dean); Self Academy (instructor, later vice dean)
Occupation/Role	Level 78 Fire Dragon Battle Soul Saint; academy administrator and instructor
Status	Active
First Appearance	33

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 78 Battle Soul Saint	33	Releases the full pressure of a level 78 Soul Saint and manifests a dragon-shaped flame through her Fire Dragon martial soul while testing Gu Qing.
Fire Dragon martial soul—beneficial mutation begins	47 48	The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower enhances her fire-attribute martial soul’s origin and purifies its flames. During Gu Qing’s golden-tier awakening, her Fire Dragon absorbs Mystic Jade bloodline power, developing pale-gold scale patterns and a more stable aura.
Mutation still stabilizing	50 52	Gu Qing states that the mutation is unfinished and requires recovery and stabilization.

Background

Liu Erlong was the dean of Blue Tyrant Academy and a member of the long-standing circle around Yu Xiaogang. Yu Xiaogang brought her to meet Gu Qing after negotiating the proposed merger of her academy into Self Academy. Initially skeptical that a twelve-year-old could annex her academy, she tested him with the pressure of her Fire Dragon martial soul. Gu Qing’s Black-Gold Lotus, thousand-year first soul ring, and Tang San’s exceptional ring configuration caused her to reconsider his offer. 33

Yu Xiaogang then suggested that Liu Erlong could use her body to secure Gu Qing’s assistance with his martial soul evolution. Furious at being treated as a bargaining chip, Liu Erlong cut ties with him and transferred Blue Tyrant Academy to Gu Qing. Gu Qing distinguished the academy’s merger from her personal autonomy, inviting her to remain only if she chose the position for herself. 34

After reflecting on his words, Liu Erlong asked to join Self Academy as a teacher and accompanied Gu Qing and Tang San into Sunset Forest. Gu Qing formally accepted her as an intern instructor, requiring her to trust her companions and the academy’s dean. 35 36

At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Gu Qing gave her the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, an immortal herb suited to strengthening a fire-attribute martial soul. His trust and refusal to treat her as a tool led Liu Erlong to choose to remain with him. Her Fire Dragon martial soul later began a beneficial mutation after absorbing Mystic Jade bloodline power during Gu Qing’s golden-tier awakening. 47 48

Following the merger, Liu Erlong stood beside Gu Qing before the Blue Tyrant Academy community, publicly announced him as her lover, and became Self Academy’s vice dean. 52 53

Appearance

Liu Erlong is a tall woman with long fiery-red hair, sharp features, and slightly upturned phoenix eyes. Her appearance combines a fierce, heroic bearing with a mature charm. 33

• Long red hair described as resembling flames in morning light. 33
• Sharp brows and well-defined facial features. 33
• Usually wears fitted combat clothing in dark red; later adopts a dark-red vice dean’s uniform. 33 53
• Retains a stern, valiant demeanor even after becoming more openly affectionate. 51 52

Personality

Liu Erlong is direct, proud, and quick-tempered. She initially challenges Gu Qing rather than accepting his authority on reputation alone, and she remains skeptical of his plan to absorb an extraordinarily old fourth soul ring. 33 36

Despite this forceful exterior, she is capable of self-reflection. Yu Xiaogang’s attempt to use her as payment for his own ambition leaves her devastated, but she ultimately rejects being defined by his wishes and chooses her own path. 34 35

She grows notably more relaxed around Gu Qing, responding to his teasing with banter rather than hostility. His respect for her independence, strength, and trustworthiness becomes central to her decision to remain at Self Academy. 35 47

Abilities & Skills

Fire Dragon Martial Soul

Liu Erlong possesses the Fire Dragon martial soul and is a level 78 Battle Soul Saint. 33

• Can condense dragon-shaped flames in her hand and release the pressure of a high-level Soul Saint. 33
• Her martial soul is especially sensitive to destructive fire-related auras and superior dragon bloodlines. 33 68
• She readies her Fire Dragon power to intervene when Gu Qing confronts the nearly ninety-thousand-year Thunder Fire Phoenix Tree. 39

Fire-Attribute Enhancement

The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower was selected specifically for Liu Erlong’s Fire Dragon martial soul. 47

• Greatly enhances the martial soul origin of fire-attribute soul masters. 47
• Removes impurities from her flames and promotes an internal transformation of the Fire Dragon martial soul. 47
• Her subsequent absorption of Mystic Jade bloodline vitality initiates a nascent mutation, marked by pale-gold patterns on the Fire Dragon’s crimson scales. 48

Dragon-Bloodline Sensitivity

Liu Erlong reacts strongly to the dragon aura Gu Qing gains from the Golden Dragon King’s bloodline. 68

• Her Fire Dragon martial soul recognizes the aura as an ancient, dominant bloodline that suppresses inferior dragons. 68
• This sensitivity contributes to her immediate physical and emotional reaction upon Gu Qing’s return from the Star Dou Great Forest. 68

Relationships

• Gu Qing — Her lover and the dean of Self Academy. He rejects Yu Xiaogang’s attempt to use her as a bargaining chip, invites her to join the academy by her own choice, and later publicly becomes her partner. 34 47 50 52
• Yu Xiaogang — Former partner and associate. She ends their relationship after he proposes using her to secure his martial soul evolution plan. 33 34
• Tang San — Travels with Liu Erlong and Gu Qing during the Sunset Forest expedition. Tang San distrusts Liu Erlong’s growing intimacy with Gu Qing and reacts possessively after Liu Erlong helps stabilize his awakening. 35 36 48
• Dugu Bo — Meets him during the Sunset Forest expedition after Gu Qing saves Dugu Yan. Dugu Bo recognizes Liu Erlong as the dean of Blue Tyrant Academy and later witnesses her presence among Gu Qing’s companions. 37 40
• Dugu Yan — Accompanies her during the expedition to the Thunder Fire Phoenix Tree and observes Gu Qing alongside her. 37 40

Story Role / Major Arcs

Blue Tyrant Academy Merger

Liu Erlong arrives at Self Academy to negotiate the incorporation of Blue Tyrant Academy. Her challenge to Gu Qing becomes the first step in her recognition of his strength and teaching philosophy. 33

Break with Yu Xiaogang

Yu Xiaogang’s attempt to treat her as an exchange for martial soul evolution destroys her remaining trust in him. Liu Erlong transfers her academy to Gu Qing, leaves Yu Xiaogang behind, and chooses to decide her future independently. 34

Sunset Forest Expedition

As an intern instructor, Liu Erlong joins Gu Qing and Tang San in Sunset Forest. She witnesses Gu Qing’s combat ability, his confrontation with the Thunder Fire Phoenix Tree, and his acquisition of a fourth soul ring. 36 39 44

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Gu Qing grants her the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, which begins transforming her Fire Dragon martial soul. She then helps Gu Qing endure the instability of his golden-tier Mystic Jade Body awakening, receiving bloodline power that further mutates her martial soul. 47 48

Vice Dean of Self Academy

After Blue Tyrant Academy officially merges into Self Academy, Liu Erlong publicly identifies Gu Qing as her lover and serves as the academy’s vice dean. 52 53

Notable Quotes

“Gu Qing is my lover.” 52

“Then from now on, I’m yours. Since I can’t escape anyway, I might as well cling to you.” 47