Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire, whose daughters were bound to a longstanding political marriage tradition with the Dai imperial family. The family’s arrangement and its “only the strongest survive” rule left her engaged to Dai Mubai, who disappeared when she needed him most. She fled the empire to find him, crossing the Star Dou Forest while pursued as a wanted criminal. 18 19

During her escape, Zhuqing was badly wounded and exhausted while evading a group of pursuers. Zhao Linchuan and Xiao Wu intervened, drove her pursuers away, and restored some of her strength. Zhuqing accepted their protection and traveled with them toward Soto City. 18 20

In Soto City, she confronted the reality of Dai Mubai’s conduct. Zhao Linchuan arranged for Dai Mubai to formally release her from their engagement after defeating and coercing him into signing a promissory note. Zhuqing remained cold and detached toward Dai Mubai throughout the confrontation. 24 25 26

Initially believing herself to have no family support, Zhuqing offered herself to Zhao Linchuan in exchange for security, power, and freedom from being controlled by others. He later gave her the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, cultivation resources, Spirit Bones, and support that greatly accelerated her growth. 47 48 52 61 108 109

She underwent assessment and training at Shrek Academy but later left with Zhao Linchuan, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong after the group lost trust in the academy. Zhuqing helped support Ning Rongrong during the departure. 39 75

Zhao Linchuan eventually revealed that Zhu Zhuyun, Zhuqing’s elder sister, had secretly protected her during her flight from Star Luo. This knowledge forced Zhuqing to reevaluate the “lucky escapes” that had allowed her to survive the forest. 107 108

After writing to Zhu Zhuyun, Zhuqing reunited with her sister. She urged Zhuyun to leave Star Luo and promised that she would one day gain enough strength to protect her and change the fate imposed on the Zhu Family’s daughters. 115 117 118

The reunion was interrupted when the eighty-sixth-rank Fire Wolf Consecrator, secretly dispatched by Dai Weisi, arrived to assassinate Zhuqing. Zhu Zhuyun repeatedly attempted to shield her, while Zhao Linchuan ultimately killed the attacker. Having witnessed Zhao’s strength and secrets, Zhuyun could no longer safely return to Star Luo; Zhuqing persuaded her to leave with them instead. 119 120 122 123

During the confrontation, Zhuqing carried Zhu Zhuyun away at exceptional speed. The Fire Wolf Consecrator failed to catch the sisters despite pursuing them for more than thirty li. 121

After returning to the Heaven Dou Empire, Zhuqing helped arrange an opportunity for Zhu Zhuyun to seek Zhao Linchuan’s cultivation assistance. She later introduced her sister to Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong as a new member of their household. 128 129 132

Zhuqing subsequently lived with the group at the back-mountain villa of Azure Dragon Academy. Winter cultivation brought her to Level 38, and Zhao Linchuan later upgraded her existing Soul Rings, prompting her to enter seclusion in preparation for another breakthrough. 145 165 179

She joined the group’s next expedition to Star Dou Forest, where Liu Erlong captured two high-age Ghost Tigers for the Zhu sisters. Zhuqing absorbed the larger tiger’s Soul Ring and subsequently reported that she had reached Level 44 and acquired Multiple Netherworld Shadow Clones. 183 184 185 188

Appearance

Zhuqing is portrayed as a striking young woman with a cold, aloof beauty and a notably curvaceous figure. Her usual clothing includes a black bodysuit, while her Martial Soul Possession gives her distinctly feline traits. 18 19 84 117

• Black hair and a black bodysuit during her initial flight from Star Luo. 18
• Cold, sharp, and distant demeanor in appearance; her beauty is compared to ice on a winter cliff. 117
• Martial Soul Possession manifests black cat ears, a glossy black tail, and bright slit-pupiled eyes. 84
• Received a detailed wooden figurine depicting her Martial Soul Possession form. 87
• Her casual clothing also includes black trousers, a white short-sleeved shirt, and a light gray jacket. 86
• Wears practical, fitted clothing when departing on the later Star Dou Forest Soul Ring expedition. 183

Personality

Zhuqing initially presents herself as tense, guarded, and emotionally repressed. She endured the burden of the Star Luo marriage arrangement alone and continued searching for Dai Mubai despite his disappearance. 19

She is resilient under pressure, having fought through severe injuries and pursuit in the Star Dou Forest. Her desire for strength stems from a refusal to remain at the mercy of her family, the Dai Family, or the Star Luo Empire. 18 47

Although often quiet and reserved, Zhuqing can display dry humor and a playful side around Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong. She is also deeply loyal once she accepts others, showing gratitude toward Zhao Linchuan and determination to protect Zhu Zhuyun. 70 93 113 118

Zhuqing is highly protective of Zhao Linchuan’s resources and secrets. When Yu Xiaogang sought information concerning Immortal Herbs, she responded with open hostility, considering public knowledge of such treasures a danger to her companions. 100 101

Her reconciliation with Zhu Zhuyun reveals a more emotionally vulnerable and family-oriented side. She is willing to challenge the Star Luo system itself rather than accept a future in which Zhu Family daughters remain tools for political marriages and succession struggles. 117 118

She values keeping her word, explicitly acknowledging her loss in a wager with Zhao Linchuan rather than refusing its agreed consequence. 104

Friendly competition remains an important motivation for her cultivation. When Ning Rongrong catches up to her at Level 38, Zhuqing feels pressure not to fall behind. She also envies the cultivation advantages Liu Erlong receives through her dragon-type Martial Soul and openly acknowledges the appeal of Xiao Wu’s exceptional defensive abilities. 145 146 188

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhuqing possesses the Hell Spirit Cat martial soul, inherited from the Zhu Family and central to its political alliance with the Dai imperial family. 117

• Allows Martial Soul Possession with cat ears, a tail, and altered feline eyes. 84
• Supports her role as an agility-attack Soul Master. 80
• The Zhu Family’s Hell Spirit Cat martial soul is valued by the Dai Family for marriage alliances and Martial Soul Fusion Skills. 117
• Zhu Zhuyun explains that the Zhu Family’s Martial Soul is normally on the same level as the Dai Family’s Martial Soul, rather than being subject to a higher-to-lower Martial Soul attraction. 134

Nether Hundred Claws

Zhuqing’s offensive claw technique overwhelms opponents through rapid, powerful strikes.

• Her second Soul Skill. 102
• Shredded Tang San’s back during their arena match. 102
• Forced Tang San to surrender in under thirty seconds. 102
• Benefits from her speed, arm strength, and explosive power as an agility-attack fighter. 80 102

Earth-Shrinking Step

A high-grade movement technique that Zhuqing mastered through cultivation and practice.

• Zhao Linchuan created a simplified version of the technique for Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu. 80
• By Level 37, she could use it with perfect ease. 93
• Further amplifies her already exceptional speed and agility. 93 112
• Combined with her leg Spirit Bones, makes her short-range movement nearly indistinguishable from teleportation. 112
• Her enhanced speed allows her to carry Zhu Zhuyun while escaping the Fire Wolf Consecrator’s prolonged pursuit. 121

Third Soul Ring

Zhuqing originally obtained a 4,000-year third soul ring, which Zhao Linchuan later upgraded to the ten-thousand-year level. 61 179

• Obtained alongside her rise from Level 26 to Level 36. 61
• Its original age gave her an unusually strong ring configuration for her peers. 61
• Zhao Linchuan increased its age while also upgrading her first and second Soul Rings. 179

Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone

The Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone is an Immortal Herb refined by Zhuqing after Zhao Linchuan gave it to her.

• Repaired hidden injuries accumulated during her escape and earlier training. 52
• Improved her cultivation talent and cultivation speed. 52
• Raised her Soul Power to Level 30, preparing her to acquire a third soul ring. 52

Spirit Bones

Zhuqing has fused multiple high-level Spirit Bones to establish an exceptional physical foundation and strengthen her future cultivation.

• Initially accepted and fused two Spirit Bones of at least 50,000 years in age to gain the strength needed to protect Zhu Zhuyun. 108 109
• The two leg Spirit Bones greatly improve her overall physical capabilities rather than only her speed. 112
• Their enhancement raises her movement to a level comparable to a high-level agility-attack Soul Douluo without Martial Soul Avatar activation. 112
• She later reveals that she possesses four Spirit Bones, each over 50,000 years in age; two were given by Zhao Linchuan, while the other two were provided by his sworn younger sister. 124
• Her reinforced physique was intended to stabilize her future acquisition of a ten-thousand-year fourth spirit ring. 80 108
• Zhao Linchuan identifies the combined effects of these Spirit Bones and the Mirror-Like Heart Art as a foundation for safely pursuing a ten-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring. 108
• Her strengthened body allows her to drag a Ghost Tiger weighing several tons. Zhu Zhuyun judges Zhuqing’s physique to be slightly stronger than her own and assigns her the larger of their two captured tigers. 185

Fourth Soul Ring

Zhuqing obtains her fourth Soul Ring from the larger of two Ghost Tigers subdued by Liu Erlong in Star Dou Forest. Its age is approximately 45,000 years. 184 185

• Zhu Zhuyun assigns the larger tiger to Zhuqing because of her stronger physique. 185
• The sisters kill their respective tigers and absorb their black Soul Rings more than ten meters apart to prevent their Soul Power fluctuations from interfering with one another. 185
• Successful absorption raises Zhuqing’s recorded Soul Power to Level 44 and grants Multiple Netherworld Shadow Clones. 188

Multiple Netherworld Shadow Clones

Zhuqing’s fourth Soul Skill creates powerful clones, expanding her offensive options and improving her mobility and survivability. Zhu Zhuyun obtains the same skill after absorbing a Soul Ring from the same type of Soul Beast. 188

• Each clone possesses 90% of Zhuqing’s strength. 188
• Both the original body and the clones receive increased movement speed. 188
• Damage inflicted on a clone does not directly injure Zhuqing’s original body. 188
• Losing a clone costs her 10% of her Soul Power. 188

Wings of Wind Assistance

Zhuqing can fly using translucent blue wind-element wings granted by Zhao Linchuan’s Self-Created Soul Skill, Wings of Wind. This is an externally provided support ability rather than a Soul Skill of her own Martial Soul. 146 183

• Receives the wings before the group departs for the later Star Dou Forest expedition. 183
• Flies alongside Zhu Zhuyun while following Zhao Linchuan and Xiao Wu during the group’s race toward the forest. 183

Equipment / Items

• Soul-Extinguishing Gun — Learned to use it under Zhao Linchuan’s guidance; she practiced shooting moving targets with Xiao Wu. 31
• Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone — A celestial herb given to her by Zhao Linchuan and later refined by Zhuqing. 48 52
• Four high-level Spirit Bones — Four Spirit Bones each over 50,000 years in age, including the two leg Spirit Bones responsible for her dramatic speed enhancement. 112 124
• Wooden figurine — A palm-sized carving of her Martial Soul Possession form made by Zhao Linchuan. 87
• Storage Soul Tool — Used to carry belongings, including the boxed Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and her toiletries. 48 86

Relationships

• Zhao Linchuan — Rescuer, benefactor, and lover. He freed her from Dai Mubai’s engagement, supported her cultivation, helped her understand Zhu Zhuyun’s sacrifices, and protected her from the Fire Wolf Consecrator. He later upgraded her existing Soul Rings and helped organize the expedition on which she obtained her fourth ring. Zhuqing and her sister already knew of his twin Martial Souls before he openly confirmed them to Qian Renxue. 18 26 61 107 113 120 122 178 179 183
• Xiao Wu — Close companion and confidante. Xiao Wu supported Zhuqing after her rescue, helped her escape Dai Mubai’s engagement, and provided Spirit Bones to accelerate Zhuqing’s growth. Zhuqing later recognizes Xiao Wu’s fifth Soul Skill as an exceptional defensive advantage and expresses envy of its usefulness after a failed ambush. 19 26 108 109 124 188
• Ning Rongrong — Companion and friend. The two train together, share playful exchanges, and Ning Rongrong helps Zhuqing write to her sister. Their cultivation rivalry continues when Rongrong catches up to Zhuqing at Level 38, while their later Soul Ring expedition includes lighthearted teasing and discussion of their new abilities. 67 93 115 145 184 188
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister and fellow member of Zhao Linchuan’s household. Zhuqing initially misunderstood her as cold and distant, then learned Zhuyun had secretly protected her during her escape from Star Luo. After Zhuyun endangered herself to protect Zhuqing from the Fire Wolf Consecrator, the sisters reconciled and left Star Luo together. They later travel and cultivate as a close pair, absorbing Ghost Tiger Soul Rings that grant them the same cloning skill. 107 108 117 120 122 123 132 145 183 185 188
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. His disappearance and later behavior shattered Zhuqing’s attachment to him; he formally relinquished their engagement after losing to Zhao Linchuan. Despite this, he continued claiming ownership of her and resenting her relationship with Zhao. 19 25 26 46 55 63
• Dai Weisi — Former prospective brother-in-law and political enemy. As the first prince, he secretly arranged for the Fire Wolf Consecrator to eliminate Zhuqing and secure his succession struggle against Dai Mubai. 119
• Qian Renxue — A visitor to Zhao Linchuan’s household. Zhuqing acted as one of the household’s gatekeepers when Qian Renxue arrived seeking Zhao, inadvertently providing the pretext Qian used to demand a face-to-face meeting. 166
• Liu Erlong — Senior companion and protector within the academy and household circle. Zhuqing envies the cultivation advantages associated with Erlong’s dragon-type Martial Soul. Erlong later captures the Ghost Tiger used for Zhuqing’s fourth Soul Ring and guards the Zhu sisters while they absorb their rings. 146 184 185
• Tang San — Arena opponent. Following Zhao Linchuan’s warning not to allow him time for tricks, Zhuqing immediately attacked and decisively defeated him with Nether Hundred Claws. 101 102

Story Role / Major Arcs

Flight from Star Luo

Zhuqing appears as a wounded fugitive fleeing pursuers through the Star Dou Forest. Zhao Linchuan and Xiao Wu rescue her, beginning her separation from the control of the Star Luo Empire. 18

Soto City and the Broken Engagement

She travels to Soto City to confront the truth about Dai Mubai. Following Zhao Linchuan’s victory over Dai, Zhuqing is released from their political engagement. 20 25 26

Rapid Cultivation

Through celestial herbs, intensive training, and Zhao Linchuan’s support, Zhuqing advances from the twenties to Level 30 after refining the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, then rises to Level 36 with a 4,000-year third soul ring before reaching Level 37. 52 61 93

Departure from Shrek Academy

Zhuqing leaves Shrek Academy with Zhao Linchuan, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong after the group loses confidence in the institution. She supports Rongrong emotionally as they prepare to leave. 75

Soul Fighting Arena

Competing under the name Jade-Faced Spirit Cat, Zhuqing faces Tang San in the Soto City arena. She combines Earth-Shrinking Step with Nether Hundred Claws to strike before he can respond, forcing his surrender within thirty seconds. 101 102

Spirit Bone Enhancement

After learning the truth of Zhu Zhuyun’s protection, Zhuqing accepts powerful Spirit Bones and Immortal Herbs to build the strength needed to protect her sister and challenge the fate imposed on their family. Her eventual possession of four Spirit Bones over 50,000 years old gives her an extraordinary physical foundation. 107 108 109 112 124

Reunion with Zhu Zhuyun

Zhuqing meets Zhu Zhuyun again and pleads with her to leave Star Luo. She commits herself to becoming strong enough to free her sister and future Zhu Family daughters from their assigned roles. 117 118

She specifically promises to become a Titled Douluo before forty and eventually return with her sister to change the family’s system of imposed marriages and rivalry. 118

Fire Wolf Consecrator Incident

When the Fire Wolf Consecrator arrives under Dai Weisi’s orders to kill Zhuqing, Zhu Zhuyun refuses to sacrifice her sister despite the threat to her own position. Zhao Linchuan defeats and kills the Soul Douluo, forcing Zhuyun to abandon any possibility of returning safely to Star Luo. 119 120 122 123

Zhuqing’s Spirit Bone-enhanced movement proves essential during the encounter: she carries Zhuyun away and remains beyond the Consecrator’s reach throughout a chase of more than thirty li. 121

Zhu Zhuyun Joins the Household

Zhuqing helps persuade Zhu Zhuyun to remain with Zhao Linchuan’s group and supports her sister’s ambition to obtain a ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring. Zhu Zhuyun subsequently becomes a member of the household. 128 132

Zhuqing deliberately creates an opportunity for Zhuyun to discuss Zhao Linchuan’s cultivation methods with him, then formally introduces her sister to Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong upon their return home. 129 132

Heaven Dou Household

By the time Qian Renxue visits Zhao Linchuan’s residence, Zhuqing has become one of the household members responsible for receiving and screening visitors. Her misunderstanding of Qian Renxue’s purpose becomes part of Qian’s strategy to secure an audience with Zhao. 166

At Azure Dragon Academy’s back-mountain residence, Zhuqing continues cultivating with her companions. She reaches Level 38 during winter training and becomes more determined after Ning Rongrong matches her level. 145 165

Soul Ring Upgrades

After returning from the mysterious little world, Zhao Linchuan upgrades Zhuqing’s first three Soul Rings along with those of Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuyun. Her third ring reaches the ten-thousand-year level, and she retreats upstairs to prepare for a Soul Power breakthrough. 178 179

Ghost Tiger Soul Ring Hunt

Zhuqing joins Zhao Linchuan, Liu Erlong, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuyun on a new Star Dou Forest expedition. Zhao provides Wings of Wind for their journey, and the Zhu sisters fly together toward the forest. 183

Liu Erlong subdues two Ghost Tigers approximately 45,000 and 43,000 years old. Because Zhuqing has the stronger physique, she takes the larger tiger and absorbs its ring while her sister absorbs the other at a safe distance. Liu Erlong remains to guard the sisters and Ning Rongrong. 184 185

Afterward, Zhuqing reports reaching Level 44 and acquiring Multiple Netherworld Shadow Clones. The new skill supplies strong clones, additional movement speed, and protection from damage inflicted on the clones themselves, substantially broadening her combat options. 188

Trivia

• Zhuqing’s first recorded appearance shows her evading more than a dozen incoming soul-skill arrows despite severe injuries. 18
• She defeated Tang San so quickly that he surrendered within thirty seconds. 102
• Her speed after fusing her leg Spirit Bones was difficult for Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu to follow visually. 112
• She lost a wager with Zhao Linchuan after predicting that Ning Rongrong’s diligence would last only three days; Zhao predicted seven, and Zhuqing acknowledged her loss on the seventh day. 93 104
• Despite being an agility-attack Soul Master with two high-level leg Spirit Bones, Zhuqing lost a speed race to Zhao Linchuan after he agreed not to fly. 116
• She carried Zhu Zhuyun while outrunning the eighty-sixth-level Fire Wolf Consecrator during a prolonged forest pursuit. 121
• Her Spirit Bone-enhanced strength allows her to drag a several-ton Ghost Tiger before absorbing its Soul Ring. 185
• She and Zhu Zhuyun obtain the same Soul Skill, Multiple Netherworld Shadow Clones, from their respective Ghost Tiger Soul Rings. 188

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