Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Gu Rong (古榕) 52 |
| Alias(es) | Bone Douluo; “Grandpa Bone” to Ning Rongrong 52 137 |
| Gender | Male 52 |
| Affiliation | Elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; later pledges the sect’s allegiance to Spirit Hall 137 441 |
| Occupation/Role | Title Douluo and sect defender 111 204 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 52 52 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title Douluo | 111 | Nine soul rings are shown when he confronts Bibi Dong under Ning Fengzhi’s amplification. |
| Level 95 | 236 | Arrives at the Star Official Challenge while still nursing injuries. |
| Level 95, empowered by divine artifacts | 252 263 264 267 | Claims the Poseidon Trident, Angel Holy Sword, and Sword of the Asura God; draws on their power to create Divine Dragon Fist and challenge Bo Saixi. No Soul Power level increase is stated. |
| Level 96 | 451 | Breaks through despite receiving no further reward. |
Background and Story Role
Gu Rong serves the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect alongside Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin. He hopes to obtain a Star Feather after hearing how the Star Official Challenge strengthened other soul masters, and competes with Chen Xin over who will travel to the challenge and who will guard the sect 52.
When Spirit Hall threatens the sect, Ning Fengzhi plans to evacuate the injured Gu Rong and Ning Rongrong. Gu Rong refuses to leave, insisting on fighting beside the sect’s defenders while arguing that Rongrong, its future hope, should escape 204. He later receives an Adventure Star Feather and sets out to seek resources for a final confrontation with Spirit Hall 223.
In the “Attack” challenge, Gu Rong deals 576,924 damage, earns a B+ rating, and receives three Silver Roulette spins. All three land on divine artifacts 249 250 254. Their acquisition makes him a target: Bo Saixi’s Adventure Challenge requires her to defeat him before an incense stick burns out. Though initially frightened, Gu Rong stalls for time, fights back, and claims the power of all three artifacts. The duel gives him the opportunity to create Divine Dragon Fist 257 261 263 264 267.
Later, Huo Yuhao overwhelms Gu Rong and challenges his belief that the sect can survive a war with Spirit Hall. Gu Rong agrees to submit on the sect’s behalf and relinquishes the Sword of the Asura God to Huo Yuhao; Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong subsequently welcome his allegiance 395 397 399 441 443. While he remains in the Luck Challenge, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin instead decide to resist Spirit Hall. Gu Rong continues to believe that siding with Spirit Hall is the way to protect the sect 567 635.
Appearance
Gu Rong is described as a middle-aged man in armor when he arrives at the challenge while injured 236.
- His face is pale and his gait unsteady while recovering from those injuries 236.
- After drawing on the three artifacts’ power, his left eye turns blood-red, his right eye turns gold, and a Poseidon Trident mark appears on his forehead 265.
Personality
Gu Rong is openly competitive with Chen Xin: he calls him “Coward,” boasts that a challenge reward will let him surpass him, and keeps up their rivalry even when Chen Xin expresses concern for his injuries 52 223. His confidence falters when he is selected to face the stronger Bo Saixi, but he uses the duel’s time limit to look for a way through it 257 258 261.
Protecting the sect guides his decisions. He refuses evacuation despite his injuries, seeks challenge resources for its defense, and initially refuses Huo Yuhao’s demand for his artifacts because he believes they are essential to its survival. He eventually accepts submission to Spirit Hall when convinced the sect cannot withstand an attack 204 223 395 397.
Abilities & Skills
Bone Dragon Soul Skills
- Sixth Soul Skill — Bone Spike: Creates a large, sharp spike; Gu Rong uses it to help free Ning Fengzhi from Ghost’s restraint 129.
- Seventh Soul Skill — Bone Dragon Avatar: Manifests a bone dragon and strengthens Gu Rong’s presence 130 249.
- Ninth Soul Skill — Bone Transformation Divine Dragon: Gu Rong merges with the dragon, which grows wings; he uses it for large-scale attacks and to intercept Ghost’s projectiles 130 249 261.
Divine Artifact Power
- Gu Rong channels power from the Poseidon Trident to strengthen his attacks against Bo Saixi 261 262 263.
- After claiming all three artifacts, he combines their divine power into a protective barrier and creates Divine Dragon Fist, an attack drawing on their three distinct powers 263 264.
- He later forms another barrier with the artifacts when threatened by Huo Yuhao’s ice sword energy 394 395.
Equipment and Items
- Poseidon Trident — his first Silver Roulette draw; contains a portion of the Sea God’s power 250 251 252.
- Angel Holy Sword — his second draw; he initially intends to bring it back for Chen Xin to claim 252 253.
- Sword of the Asura God — his third draw; he later releases his ownership bond and hands it to Huo Yuhao 254 399.
- Soul Tool — used to store the three divine artifacts 254 265.
Relationships
- Chen Xin — fellow sect elder and lifelong rival whose taunts are matched by concern and care when Gu Rong is injured 52 137 223.
- Ning Fengzhi — sect master whom Gu Rong defends in battle; Gu Rong later seeks resources to protect their sect 129 223.
- Ning Rongrong — calls him “Grandpa Bone” and is distressed by his injuries; he regards her as the sect’s future hope 137 204.
- Bo Saixi — challenges him for possession of his divine artifacts; their duel leads to his mastery of their power and the creation of Divine Dragon Fist 257 264 267.
- Huo Yuhao — overpowers Gu Rong, persuades him to submit to Spirit Hall, and receives the Sword of the Asura God from him 395 397 399.
- Qian Renxue — initially an opponent whom Gu Rong tries to delay; later welcomes his pledge of allegiance to Spirit Hall 393 441.
Notable Quotes
“I may have sustained some injuries, but it is nothing serious! I will stay behind tonight to fight side by side with you!” 204
“I must strive to obtain precious resources! And manifest them a hundredfold for the sect!” 223