Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Gender	Female
Martial Soul	Hell Spirit Cat
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek Eight Monsters
Occupation/Role	Agility attack-type Soul Master; Vice Captain
Soul Power	Level 45 Soul Ancestor 148
Soul Ring Configuration	Yellow, Yellow, Black, Black 148
Status	Active
First Appearance	39

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 29 Soul Power	98	Broke through while practicing Tang Si's Self-Created Soul Skill, Shave. Her rapid progress is attributed in part to the Nine Yang Divine Skill.
Ten-Thousand-Year Third Soul Ring	131 132	Absorbed the black soul ring of a ten-thousand-year Black Jade Lynx as her third ring. Tang Si, Ye Lingling, and the Lovesick Heartbreak Red helped her survive the ring's physical and spiritual backlash.
Level 39 Soul Power	133	Reached level 39 after successfully absorbing her ten-thousand-year third soul ring and receiving the benefits of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
Level 45 Soul Power	148	Listed as Shrek's vice captain before the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, with four soul rings: yellow, yellow, black, and black.

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a cool and aloof girl who commonly wears tight black leather clothing. Her Hell Spirit Cat possession gives her distinctly feline traits. 44 54

• Black leather attire and a tail. 44
• Two-colored eyes during martial soul possession: dark green left eye and clear blue right eye. 54
• Cat ears and sharp, spike-like claws manifest after activating her martial soul. 54

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is reserved, composed, and usually speaks little. Even when provoked or embarrassed, she attempts to maintain a calm exterior. 54 88

She is determined to measure her own limits rather than avoid stronger opponents. Although she knew Tang Si's control abilities and soul rings made victory unlikely, she asked him to fight seriously so she could understand the difference between them. 54

Her relationship with Dai Mubai leaves her distrustful of the Star Luo Empire’s expectations and fearful of being controlled by fate. After witnessing his willingness to trade her for power, she grows openly resentful and develops killing intent toward him. 44 59 66 83

Although initially suspicious of Tang Si and hesitant to rely upon him, Zhu Zhuqing gradually comes to trust his ability to protect her and help her escape her predetermined fate. She ultimately accepts him wholeheartedly, allowing the Lovesick Heartbreak Red to recognize her. 121 122

Zhu Zhuqing possesses considerable resolve under pressure. She trusted Tang Si's judgment and endured the near-fatal process of absorbing a ten-thousand-year third soul ring rather than retreat from the opportunity. 131 132

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Possession

Zhu Zhuqing’s martial soul enhances her speed and grants feline physical traits. She is suited to the agility attack-type fighting style. 54

• Greatly improves mobility and close-range attack capability.
• Produces cat ears, claws, a tail, and heterochromatic eyes. 54
• Her speed is a central strength, though Tang Si was able to intercept her while using only Soul Power. 54 55
• Her martial soul is compatible with scouting and rapid pursuit, though Tang Si refused to let her scout alone in the ten-thousand-year soul beast region because of its danger. 130

Hell Stab

Her first soul skill abruptly changes her direction and more than doubles her speed, allowing rapid flanking attacks. 54

• Used to move from Tang Si’s front to his side at close range. 54
• Can be countered by an opponent with superior perception and reactions. 54

Hell Hundred Claws

Her second soul skill launches a rapid series of claw attacks. 54

• Can be used together with Hell Stab for a high-speed assault. 54
• Tang Si blocked every attack during their one-on-one match. 54 55

Netherworld Hunting Hour

Zhu Zhuqing’s third soul skill originated from the ten-thousand-year Black Jade Lynx. It is a powerful two-stage lock-on attack considered comparable to the skill of a high-level Soul King. 131 133 134

• Activating the skill allows Zhu Zhuqing to instantly close on her target and strike with Netherworld Claws. 133
• The Hell Spirit Cat then follows with a biting and tearing attack, making it effectively equivalent to two ten-thousand-year soul skills unleashed in succession. 133
• The skill cannot be dodged once locked on and must instead be defended against. 133 134
• Its initial casting range is approximately fifty meters and increases with Zhu Zhuqing's strength. 133
• It consumes roughly one-third of her Soul Power per use; at level 39, she can use it three times with a full reserve. 133

Nine Yang Divine Skill

Tang Si teaches Zhu Zhuqing the Nine Yang Divine Skill beside a lake after she agrees to learn the secrets behind his cultivation and soul-ring methods. 87

• Increases original cultivation speed by 30%. 87
• Its initial practice cleanses her meridians and marrow, expelling impurities through her pores. 88
• Contributes to her rapid advancement to level 29. 98
• Zhu Zhuqing does not freely reveal the technique after Tang Si tells her not to spread it. 88
• She employs the technique to regain control of her Soul Power while absorbing her ten-thousand-year third soul ring. 132

Shave

Zhu Zhuqing practices Tang Si’s high-speed Self-Created Soul Skill, Shave, though its principles are described as exceptionally difficult to master. 97 98

• She breaks through to level 29 during practice. 98
• Xiao Wu states that she herself practiced for half a month without grasping it, emphasizing the skill’s difficulty. 97

Lovesick Heartbreak Red

Zhu Zhuqing receives recognition from the Lovesick Heartbreak Red after accepting Tang Si from the bottom of her heart and spitting blood upon its petals. 122

• The immortal herb recognizes only sincere and wholehearted love. 122
• It protected Zhu Zhuqing when the Black Jade Lynx's residual soul and ten-thousand-year Soul Power nearly caused her body and meridians to collapse. 132
• Its medicinal power restored her damaged body, strengthened her soul, and destroyed the soul ring's remnant consciousness. 132
• The flower completely broke apart while saving her, expending itself in the process. 132

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing is tied to Dai Mubai through an engagement and is associated with the Hell Spirit Cat lineage of the Star Luo Empire. She travels a great distance to find him, but his conduct and the pressure of Star Luo’s succession struggle leave her increasingly disillusioned. She reflects that neither Dai Mubai nor the empire offers her a future free from control. 44 59 63

She enters Shrek Academy alongside Tang Si, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong. The group passes the initial entrance tests and proceeds to Zhao Wuji’s fourth trial, where Zhu Zhuqing coordinates with Xiao Wu against the Soul Sage. 44 46 47

At Suotuo City’s Great Soul Arena, Zhu Zhuqing faces Tang Si in a one-on-one battle. Despite knowing she is at a severe disadvantage, she insists on seeing the gap between them. Tang Si catches her Hell Stab, blocks her combined assault, and uses the fight to provoke a bet over whether Dai Mubai would trade her for personal gain. 54 55

Dai Mubai ultimately agrees to trade Zhu Zhuqing in exchange for Tang Si’s knowledge of absorbing soul rings beyond normal limits, then asks for additional compensation because she is his fiancée. Zhu Zhuqing witnesses his decision and is left heartbroken by his betrayal. 59 60 61

Afterward, she accepts Tang Si’s terms and later becomes publicly acknowledged as his girlfriend. When Dai Mubai’s role in sending her to Tang Si is exposed, Zhu Zhuqing asks Tang Si to help kill him. 61 66

Tang Si subsequently teaches her the Nine Yang Divine Skill. Though initially suspicious of his motives, Zhu Zhuqing recognizes the value of a method that increases cultivation speed and follows his instruction. The technique purges impurities from her body, and her cultivation later reaches level 29. 87 88 98

Before distributing immortal herbs, Tang Si asks Zhu Zhuqing whether she believes he can protect her and help her escape the Star Luo Empire's control. Though she initially hesitates, his display of four soul rings and Twin Martial Souls helps her accept him wholeheartedly. This sincere acceptance earns her the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. 121 122

During the party's journey through the ten-thousand-year soul beast region, Tang Si prevents Zhu Zhuqing from scouting alone and locates a ten-thousand-year Black Jade Lynx suitable for her martial soul. Zhu Zhuqing kills the restrained lynx and, trusting Tang Si, begins the unprecedented absorption of its soul ring as her third ring. 130 131

The absorption process nearly kills Zhu Zhuqing when the ring's Soul Power damages her meridians and its residual soul attacks her sea of consciousness. Tang Si and Ye Lingling stabilize her with their healing abilities, while the Lovesick Heartbreak Red sacrifices itself to protect her. Zhu Zhuqing survives, reaches level 39, and gains Netherworld Hunting Hour. 131 132 133

By the time of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Zhu Zhuqing has reached level 45, possesses two black soul rings, and serves as the Shrek team's vice captain. 148

Parallel-World Escape

In the world observing Tang Si's livestream, Zhu Zhuqing becomes increasingly unwilling to submit to the Star Luo Empire after learning that she has the potential to become a god. While Dai Mubai is distracted by his own prospective divine inheritance, she slips away from the Star Luo group to escape the fate imposed upon her. 108

She later declares that she has left the Star Luo Empire. Zhu Zhuyun directs her toward Spirit City and offers to reunite with her there, while Spirit Hall offers her protection and support. 112

Relationships

• Tang Si — Her boyfriend. Their connection begins amid Tang Si’s bet with her and Dai Mubai, then develops through his sharing of the Nine Yang Divine Skill and other cultivation knowledge. Zhu Zhuqing eventually accepts him wholeheartedly, gains the Lovesick Heartbreak Red's recognition, and trusts him to guide her through the absorption of a ten-thousand-year third soul ring. 55 66 87 122 131
• Dai Mubai — Her fiancé from the Star Luo Empire. Their relationship deteriorates after his hostility, threats to replace her, and willingness to trade her to Tang Si for power. Zhu Zhuqing holds killing intent toward him and later kicks him away during the tournament period. 52 59 60 66 83 152
• Xiao Wu — Fellow Shrek student and Tang Si’s girlfriend. They coordinate during Zhao Wuji’s entrance test; Xiao Wu later accepts Zhu Zhuqing as a sister figure despite jealousy. 46 47 66
• Ning Rongrong — Fellow Shrek student and training companion. Ning Rongrong is alarmed by Zhu Zhuqing’s rapid cultivation and later becomes competitive over being surpassed. 98 99
• Meng Yiran — Fellow Shrek student who teases Zhu Zhuqing about her late-night training with Tang Si. Zhu Zhuqing explains that Tang Si taught her a cultivation method. 88
• Ye Lingling — A healing ally who uses the Nine Heart Begonia alongside Tang Si's Blue Silver Emperor to treat Zhu Zhuqing's body during her dangerous third-ring absorption. 131 132
• Zhu Zhuyun — Her older sister. Zhu Zhuqing worries about her sister’s departure from the Star Luo Empire and what it means for her own future. Zhu Zhuyun later encourages her to flee toward Spirit City and reunite with her. 63 112
• Spirit Hall — Offers Zhu Zhuqing protection after her escape from the Star Luo Empire, considering her godhood potential and use of immortal herbs worthy of significant cultivation. 62 112

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy Entrance

• Enters Shrek Academy with Tang Si, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong. 44
• Cooperates with Xiao Wu against Zhao Wuji during the fourth entrance test. 46 47

Great Soul Arena Bet

• Fights Tang Si in a one-on-one match and uses Hell Stab and Hell Hundred Claws. 54
• Accepts Tang Si’s wager concerning Dai Mubai’s loyalty in exchange for the possibility of learning his cultivation and soul-ring secrets. 55
• Learns that Dai Mubai values the promised power enough to negotiate her exchange. 59 60

Break with Dai Mubai

• Faces Dai Mubai after the arrangement and accepts that he personally sent her to Tang Si. 61 66
• Asks Tang Si to help her kill Dai Mubai after discovering the full extent of his betrayal. 66
• Holds killing intent toward Dai Mubai during the Star Dou Great Forest expedition. 83
• Kicks Dai Mubai away during the tournament period. 152

Nine Yang Divine Skill Training

• Accepts Tang Si’s offer to teach her the Nine Yang Divine Skill and the method behind exceptional soul-ring absorption. 87
• Masters the initial circulation method overnight, experiencing a cleansing of her meridians and marrow. 88
• Reaches level 29 while training Shave. 98

Lovesick Heartbreak Red Recognition

• Is asked by Tang Si whether she can trust him to protect her and free her from the fate imposed by the Star Luo Empire. 121
• Accepts Tang Si wholeheartedly after witnessing his strength and commitment. 122
• Gains the Lovesick Heartbreak Red after her sincere feelings fulfill the herb's requirement for recognition. 122

Ten-Thousand-Year Third Soul Ring

• Tang Si finds and subdues a ten-thousand-year Black Jade Lynx suitable for Zhu Zhuqing's Hell Spirit Cat martial soul. 130 131
• Trusts Tang Si and absorbs the Black Jade Lynx's black soul ring as her third soul ring. 131
• Survives the ring's violent backlash through Tang Si and Ye Lingling's healing, as well as the Lovesick Heartbreak Red's sacrifice. 131 132
• Reaches level 39 and gains Netherworld Hunting Hour, a two-stage lock-on skill comparable to a high-level Soul King's attack. 133 134

Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament

• Serves as the Shrek team's vice captain. 148
• Reaches level 45 and possesses a yellow, yellow, black, black soul-ring configuration before the tournament begins. 148

Trivia

• Tang Si internally labels Zhu Zhuqing an “E-rank talent,” a description that causes widespread discussion through the Sky Screen. 44
• Her martial soul naturally contrasts with Tang Si’s control-type abilities; Zhu Zhuqing herself recognizes that control-type Soul Masters counter agility attack-type Soul Masters. 54
• She is among the few Shrek members who remains silent and skeptical while others defend Yu Xiaogang’s training methods. 89
• Zhu Zhuqing's ten-thousand-year third soul ring is a black ring, an unprecedented configuration for a Soul Elder and a major source of envy among Sky Screen viewers. 131 134