Zhao Wuji

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Zhao Wuji was the second-strongest fighter of Flender's original Shrek Academy, surpassed only by Flender. Before the academy conflict, he had escaped from sixteen bishops, each at least a Soul Emperor, establishing a formidable reputation in the soul master world. 12

When a new academy opened across from Shrek Academy and drew prospective students, Li Yusong summoned Zhao Wuji to confront the situation. Zhao viewed the academy as having stolen Shrek's name and students, demanding an explanation from Wu Zhangkong and threatening to destroy the rival academy. 10

His confrontation with Wu Zhangkong ended in a decisive defeat. Although both were seven-ring Soul Sages, Zhao's attacks and defensive skills were countered by Wu Zhangkong's Sky Frost Sword; he was frozen and driven into a crater, then required Oscar's recovery sausage and a healing soul master. 11 12 Wu Zhangkong also took Zhao's money pouch as compensation for the confrontation. Neither combatant used Martial Soul True Body during the fight. 12

Zhao's injuries also caused Shrek Academy to forgo the assessment that he would ordinarily have conducted for incoming students, allowing Tang San and Xiao Wu to enter without undergoing it. 16

Zhao recovered sufficiently to resume academy duties, though he remained bandaged and pale for some time afterward. 38 Following Ye Xinglan's demand that the academy change its overlapping name, Flender renamed the institution Monster Academy before the group's soul-beast hunt. The academy later relocated its group to Blue Tyrant Academy in Tiantou City, with Zhao remaining at Flender's side through the transition. 74 76 147 195

After Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong were captured and Yu Yuanzhen was injured during the failed rescue, Flender informed Zhao and Shao Xin of the situation. Zhao was relieved that his earlier opponent had been Wu Zhangkong rather than the Titled Douluo capable of bringing down Yu Yuanzhen with a single slash. He subsequently supported Flender's authority over the former Blue Tyrant Academy's resources. 195 197

During a later expedition to the Star Dou Great Forest, Zhao accompanied Flender, Tang San, and their companions when they encountered Shrek Academy's half-beast guards. Although he offered to subdue them, he hesitated out of concern for their backing. The ensuing attack forced the group to flee into a misty region, where they reached the Love-Questioning Valley of Heaven and Earth. 310

Zhao later fought during Spirit Hall's assault on the Star Luo Emperor's party. He and Shao Xin collapsed after exhausting their soul power, while Chrysanthemum Douluo took Tang San and Dai Mubai away. 338

Appearance

Zhao Wuji is a middle-aged man with an ordinary face but an exceptionally imposing physique and fierce presence. He appears to be in his fifties at his introduction. 10

• Broad shoulders compared to city walls and heavily muscled body beneath his coat. 10
• Not especially tall in his normal state, despite his sturdy build. 10
• During Vajra Bear possession, he grows beyond two and a half meters tall and becomes covered in thick brown fur. 10
• After his defeat by Wu Zhangkong, he wore bandages around his chest and arms while recovering. 38

Personality

Zhao Wuji is blunt, fierce, and highly protective of his academy's standing. He reacts aggressively to perceived provocations, immediately challenging Wu Zhangkong over the rival academy's name and enrollment practices. 10

He remains combative even after suffering serious injuries. During his duel with Wu Zhangkong, he repeatedly escalated from direct attacks to gravity-based control rather than conceding. 11 He also disciplines students sharply; after Ma Hongjun and Oscar mocked his untested claim about a White-Grade Mecha's defenses, he assigned them special extra training. 125

Despite his temper, Zhao can restrain himself when escalation would be unwise. Faced with Ye Xinglan and Yuanen Yehui's overwhelming backing and strength, he forced Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun to apologize rather than provoke a larger conflict. 74

Zhao is willing to use his strength to enforce Flender's authority. When former Blue Tyrant Academy students challenged Flender's control of the academy's resources, Zhao released his Rank 76 Soul Sage pressure and bluntly dismissed them as unworthy of resources reserved for true “monsters.” 197

His caution becomes particularly evident during the later Star Dou Great Forest expedition. Despite expressing confidence that he could subdue the strange figures confronting the group, he first consulted Flender and considered the power behind them rather than attacking immediately. 310

Abilities & Skills

Vajra Bear Martial Soul

Zhao Wuji possesses the power-type Vajra Bear martial soul. Its possession greatly enlarges his body and gives him formidable physical strength and durability. 10

• Transforms him into a fur-covered bear-like combat form over two and a half meters tall. 10
• Supports close-range fighting through enlarged, powerful bear paws. 10
• His defensive power is described as among the best at his level. 12
• His seven soul rings are configured as two yellow, two purple, and three black. 10
• Can manifest a massive brown bear phantom and project the oppressive Soul Power pressure of a Rank 76 Soul Sage. 197

Immovable Wisdom King Body

Zhao's first soul skill creates a golden defensive barrier around his body. 11

• Deflects part of an incoming attack's force. 11
• Can be reinforced into a denser, nearly solid barrier. 11
• Failed to completely stop Wu Zhangkong's fine sword-energy threads, which cut through the defense and inflicted freezing wounds. 11 12

Vajra Palm

Zhao's second soul skill releases a golden palm print from his bear paw. 11

• A direct offensive technique intended to overwhelm opponents with raw force. 11
• Its golden palm print was cut apart by Wu Zhangkong's Frost Trace. 11

Gravity Enhancement

Zhao's third soul skill imposes increased gravity around him to hinder an opponent's movement. 11

• Restricts mobility by pressing targets downward. 11
• Intended to create an opening for Zhao to close in with Vajra Palm. 11
• Wu Zhangkong was able to break free and use the attempted restriction against him. 11

Gravity Squeeze

Zhao's fifth soul skill compresses a target from every direction and forcibly pulls them toward him. 11

• Draws opponents into Zhao's close-range striking range. 11
• Wu Zhangkong exploited the pull to accelerate a sword thrust into Zhao's chest. 11

Martial Soul True Body

Zhao possesses Martial Soul True Body but did not activate it during his defeat by Wu Zhangkong. Its specific effects are not demonstrated in that confrontation. 12

Combat Limitations

• Wu Zhangkong judged Zhao's fighting style to rely too heavily on his martial soul's innate characteristics and fixed soul-skill applications, with insufficient variation in how he used those skills. Wu defeated him without activating battle armor. 24
• Despite his durability, the cold carried by Wu Zhangkong's sword attacks penetrated his wounds, slowed his movement and soul-power circulation, and could not be dispelled by a single recovery sausage. 11 12
• During Spirit Hall's later assault, sustained fighting exhausted his soul power and caused him to collapse. 338

Relationships

• Flender — Zhao's dean in the former Shrek Academy and later Monster Academy. Flender was the only fighter ranked above Zhao in their original academy, and Zhao assists him with academy matters and enforcement. 12 38 60 147 195 197 Zhao continued accompanying him on the later Star Dou Great Forest expedition and consulted him before acting against the strange figures encountered there. 310
• Wu Zhangkong — Rival Soul Sage who defeated Zhao decisively during the academies' confrontation. 10 11 12 Wu took Zhao's money pouch as compensation and later criticized his lack of flexibility in applying soul skills. 12 24
• Li Yusong — Fellow Shrek instructor who called Zhao to handle the dispute with the academy across the street. 6 10
• Yu Xiaogang — Fellow instructor and Flender's longtime associate. Zhao worked alongside him during Tang San's soul-beast hunt and helped Flender carry out Tang San's used medicinal bathwater at Yu Xiaogang's request. 60 76 Zhao also accompanied him during the later forest expedition that brought the group to the Love-Questioning Valley of Heaven and Earth. 310
• Oscar — Student who supplied Zhao with a recovery sausage after his defeat; later received extra training from him alongside Ma Hongjun. 12 125
• Ma Hongjun — Student disciplined by Zhao with special extra training after mocking him. 125 During the freshman tournament, Zhao and Flender ordered him to continue watching the competitors despite his discouragement over their strength. 219
• Tang San and Xiao Wu — Former Shrek students whom Zhao accompanied, alongside Flender and Yu Xiaogang, during a soul-beast hunt. 76
• Dai Mubai — Former Shrek student whom Zhao accompanied with Flender when meeting the Star Luo Emperor during the Shrek freshman tournament. 228
• Ye Xinglan — A powerful Shrek Academy student whose sword intent and academy backing intimidated Zhao and the former Shrek group. Zhao ultimately required his own students to apologize after they provoked her group. 74 215 Ma Hongjun later reminded Zhao and Flender of their concession while questioning whether they could defeat her. 219
• Tai Long — Former Blue Tyrant Academy student who challenged Flender's authority; Zhao silenced his faction through a display of Soul Sage pressure. 197
• Shao Xin — Fellow academy teacher who, like Zhao, learned of the failed rescue of Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong from Flender. Both later collapsed from soul-power exhaustion during Spirit Hall's assault. 195 338

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Academy rivalry — Zhao emerges as Shrek Academy's enforcer when the rival academy opens across the street. His challenge to Wu Zhangkong instead exposes the gap between their combat ability. 10 11 12
• Recovery and academy training — Though still bandaged and pale, Zhao returns alongside Flender as Shrek begins harsh training for its students. 38
• Resource conservation — Zhao helps Flender carry Tang San's medicinal-bath tub into the courtyard so its remaining contents can be divided among other students. 60 He questions Tang San's preferential treatment, receives a private explanation from Flender that leaves him stunned, and helps heat and deliver the reused bathwater to Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar. 60
• Soul-beast hunt — Zhao takes point while escorting Tang San's group through the forest, stopping the party when Wind Horn Beasts emerge. 76 He follows Yu Xiaogang's guidance on suitable soul beasts and watches for danger alongside Flender while Tang San absorbs the Miasma Poison Mushroom Vine's soul ring. The Titan Giant Ape then appears and carries Xiao Wu away. 76
• Mecha assessment — Zhao observes the White-Grade Mecha introduced nearby and judges that a three-ring soul master using a thousand-year soul skill could destroy one. 125
• Name dispute aftermath — Zhao finds Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun badly beaten after provoking Yuanen Yehui and Ye Xinglan's group. Though initially angered by Ye Xinglan's demands, he orders his students to apologize to avoid escalating the conflict. 74
• Monster Academy transition — After the former Shrek Academy is renamed Monster Academy and moved toward Blue Tyrant Academy, Zhao remains among Flender's core personnel. 76 147 195
• Failed rescue aftermath — Flender informs Zhao of Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong's capture and Yu Yuanzhen's defeat. Zhao recognizes how much more dangerous his earlier confrontation could have been had he faced one of Shrek Academy's Titled Douluo instead. 195
• Blue Tyrant resource dispute — Zhao backs Flender's attempt to direct academy resources toward selected students by releasing Rank 76 Soul Sage pressure against objecting former Blue Tyrant Academy students. 197
• Freshman tournament — Zhao and Flender insist that Ma Hongjun keep watching the matches and confront the gap between himself and Shrek Academy's competitors. 219 Zhao accompanies Flender and Dai Mubai to meet the Star Luo Emperor during the Shrek Academy freshman tournament. 228
• Later Star Dou Great Forest expedition — Zhao offers to subdue the strange figures confronting the group but refrains from attacking rashly because of their unknown backing. After they identify themselves as Shrek Academy's half-beast guards and attack, he flees with his companions into the mist surrounding the Love-Questioning Valley of Heaven and Earth. 310
• Spirit Hall assault — Zhao fights during Spirit Hall's attack on the Star Luo Emperor's party but collapses alongside Shao Xin after exhausting his soul power. Chrysanthemum Douluo leaves with the captured Tang San and Dai Mubai. 338

Notable Quotes

“Kid, if you don't give me an explanation today, I'll smash that lousy academy of yours to pieces!” 10

“This cold... is really fucking troublesome.” 12

“Don't leave after eating. I'll give you special extra training.” 125

“Who else has an objection?” 197

“Boss Fu, should I take these fellows down?” 310

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