Ning An

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ning An (宁安)
Alias(es)	Young Sect Master; Young Sect Master Ning
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; Shrek Academy
Occupation/Role	Young Sect Master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; Shrek Academy freshman
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Twin Martial Souls acquired	1	Receives the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear as a novice gift while already inheriting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear, two-ring configuration	4 17	Uses a yellow first ring and purple second ring to defeat multiple Great Soul Masters and later kill a thousand-year Mandala Snake.
Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda	6	His Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolves into the legendary Nine Treasure form, restoring and strengthening his body and soul-power foundation.
Rank 28 Grand Soul Master	23	His tested soul power is comparable to that of a Soul Venerable, earning exceptional admission to Shrek Academy.
Rank 33 Soul Elder	24	Breaks through from Rank 28 to Rank 33; gains a third Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear soul ring and the ability to activate both martial souls simultaneously.
50,000-year Earth Rampage Bear left arm bone	28 29	Receives and absorbs the soul bone, gaining the left-arm skill Rampage Bear Pierce.

Background / History

Ning An is an eleven-year-old transmigrator who becomes the young sect master of the declining Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Knowing the sect’s precarious position, he masters its laws and manages more than half of its affairs despite his age; his stated aim is to resist Tang God King and restore the sect’s former prosperity. 1

When affiliated sects demand sixty percent of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s cooperative profits, Ning An accepts a contest that the elders believe the sect cannot win. He personally faces the challengers, reveals the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear martial soul, and defeats the visiting prodigies. The vassal sects subsequently reduce their share to ten percent and offer compensation. 3 4 5

Following the battle, the strain of his ferocious beast martial soul leaves him severely injured and unconscious. His inherited Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda then evolves into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, healing his injuries and transforming his foundation. 5 6

During a journey, Ning An rescues Huo Yuhao, recruits him into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and later persuades Electrolux’s remnant soul to merge with him instead. Through this encounter, he obtains the complete Tang Sect Secret Arts, which he calls the Nine Treasure Arts. 8 9 10

At Shrek Academy’s entrance assessment, Ning An advances to Rank 33 and defeats Rank 59 Soul King Dai Yueheng before half of the allotted incense-stick time has elapsed. The feat attracts Mu En’s attention; Mu En gives him a 50,000-year soul bone and offers to accept him as his final disciple after the freshman tournament. 24 27 28

Appearance

Ning An is an eleven-year-old boy with handsome, sharp features, dark eyes, and black hair tied up. He is usually dressed in simple but elegant glazed brocade robes, giving him a poised and refined appearance. 1

• Upright, slender build. 1 25
• Dark, calm eyes; after his pagoda evolves, they carry a concealed glazed-golden light. 4 6
• Usually wears white or glazed brocade robes. 1 25
• When using the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear, dark patterns and dark-golden scales or armor cover his body. 17 26

Personality

Ning An is composed under pressure and rarely displays panic, even when his sect’s elders expect disaster or when confronting much stronger opponents. His confidence is calculated: he openly provokes challengers only when he believes he can defeat them. 3 4 19 25

As a leader, he is protective of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and actively seeks methods to strengthen its foundation, including teaching the Nine Treasure Arts to Ning Tian, Huo Yuhao, and the Third Elder. He also shows generosity toward those he accepts, such as allowing Tang Ya to absorb the Mandala Snake’s soul ring and encouraging Wu Feng to continue improving after defeating her. 11 18 31

Beneath his gentle exterior, Ning An is ruthless toward enemies he considers malicious. After the Jade Water Sect Young Sect Master repeatedly provokes him, he demands the youth’s execution as the price for sparing the sect and orders preparations for a future war against the Jade Water Sect. 21 22

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

Ning An possesses two top-tier martial souls: the support-oriented Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and the combat-oriented Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear. 6 17

• Can activate both martial souls simultaneously after reaching Rank 33. 24
• Uses the pagoda’s enhancements to amplify his own combat abilities. 26 27
• His Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear exerts suppressive pressure on Tang Ya’s Blue Silver Grass and Bei Bei’s Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. 17

Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda

His evolved pagoda martial soul is a legendary nine-tier support martial soul. 6

• First Treasure: Speed — grants a dramatic speed increase; Ning An uses it to defeat Tang Ya in a race testing Ghost Shadow Track. 13
• Enhances his speed and strength when activated alongside the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear. 27
• Its evolution heals his prior injuries, broadens and tempers his meridians, and strengthens his body and soul-power foundation. 6

Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear

A ferocious beast martial soul focused on overwhelming physical combat and suppression. 4 17

• Furious Bear Roar — releases a bloodline-infused soundwave that restrains and slows targets, including a thousand-year Mandala Snake and Dai Yueheng. 17 25
• Dark Gold Bear Stomp — manifests a massive bear paw to crush opponents; used to defeat sect prodigies and kill the Mandala Snake. 4 17 18
• Dark Gold Tyrant Body — covers Ning An in heavy dark-gold soul-power armor and greatly boosts his close-combat capacity. 26
• Its excessive power initially causes serious physical strain, leaving Ning An depleted and badly injured after battle. 5

Nine Treasure Arts

Ning An gains the complete Tang Sect Secret Arts through Electrolux and presents them as the Nine Treasure Arts. 10

• Ghost Shadow Track — an evasive movement technique that leaves afterimages and allows rapid, silent movement. 10 11 25
• Jade Hand — tempers the hands to a jade-like, weapon-resistant state and supports his close-range striking. 10 11 27
• Controlling Crane, Capturing Dragon — manipulates force, draws objects from afar, and can seize or bind targets. 10 11
• Also gains knowledge of Purple Demon Eye and Hundred Solutions to Hidden Weapons. 10
• Learns Ghost Shadow Track, Jade Hand, and Controlling Crane, Capturing Dragon with exceptional speed, mastering them after minimal observation while his students struggle with the basics. 11

Soul Bone Skill

• Rampage Bear Pierce — acquired from the 50,000-year Earth Rampage Bear left arm bone; enhances his physical strength and gives him an additional close-combat option. 29

Physical Combat

Ning An possesses physical strength far beyond his cultivation level and can overpower opponents without relying solely on soul skills. 2 20 27

• Slaps the Jade Water Sect Master twice, intimidating the affiliated sects. 2
• Defeats a Rank 19 Jade Water Sect youth with two slaps while not using his martial soul. 20
• Defeats Rank 59 Soul King Dai Yueheng through amplified bare-handed combat. 27

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• 50,000-year Earth Rampage Bear left arm bone — gifted by Mu En and successfully absorbed by Ning An. 28 29
• Storage soul tool — used to store the Earth Rampage Bear left arm bone. 29
• Shrek Academy recommendation letter — delivered by the main-city mayor and used for Ning An’s entrance assessment. 6 18 19

Relationships

• Ning Tian — Younger sister. She admires Ning An, worries about the strain his martial soul places on him, and supports his decisions. 2 5 6 17
• Huo Yuhao — Sect recruit and student. Ning An rescues and recruits him; Huo Yuhao develops deep loyalty and admiration toward him. 8 9 11 19
• Electrolux — Remnant soul merged into Ning An’s sea of consciousness after Ning An wins his favor by recounting his past glory. 10
• Third Elder — Sect elder who escorts Ning An’s group, learns the Nine Treasure Arts from him, and follows his orders with reverence. 11 16 22
• Tang Ya — Tang Sect Master and later ally. She initially challenges Ning An over the origin of Ghost Shadow Track, then receives his help in obtaining the Mandala Snake’s soul ring. 12 13 18
• Bei Bei — Tang Ya’s lover and Shrek student. Initially wary of Ning An, he later respects his strength and follows his lead. 11 17 18
• Dai Yueheng — Shrek Academy fourth-stage examiner whom Ning An defeats during the entrance assessment. 23 25 27
• Mu En — Ultimate Douluo who recognizes Ning An’s potential, gifts him a soul bone, and offers to take him as his final disciple after the freshman tournament. 28
• Yan Shaozhe — Shrek dean and Ning An’s prospective senior brother; provides protection, arranges his dormitory, and oversees his soul-bone absorption. 28 29
• Wu Feng — Childhood companion who confesses her feelings to Ning An. After he rejects her for being weaker than him, she challenges him and asks for guidance following her defeat. 29 30 31

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Affiliated Sect Profit Dispute — Defends the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect from predatory vassal demands and defeats their young representatives. 1 3 4 5
• Martial Soul Evolution — Awakens the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, renewing the sect elders’ hopes for the sect’s future. 6
• Huo Yuhao Recruitment and Electrolux Interception — Recruits Huo Yuhao, gains Electrolux’s remnant soul, and obtains the complete Nine Treasure Arts. 8 9 10
• Tang Sect Confrontation — Faces Tang Ya’s challenge over Ghost Shadow Track and proves his superior movement through the Nine Treasures’ Speed enhancement. 11 12 13
• Mandala Snake Hunt — Reveals his second martial soul to Tang Ya and Bei Bei, kills a thousand-year Mandala Snake, and lets Tang Ya absorb its soul ring. 16 17 18
• Shrek Academy Entrance Assessment — Earns exceptional admission, advances to Rank 33, and defeats Dai Yueheng. 23 24 25 27
• Mu En’s Recognition — Receives Mu En’s public support, a 50,000-year soul bone, and an offer of future discipleship. 28 29
• Wu Feng’s Challenge — Rejects Wu Feng’s confession, defeats her in a duel, and allows her to continue pursuing greater strength. 30 31

Notable Quotes

“Nine Treasures have names. First—Speed!” 13

“Light it. Within one incense stick's time, I'll make you unable to get back up.” 25

“I told you.” 27

Trivia

• Ning An manages more than half of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s affairs at only eleven years old. 1
• He recognizes Electrolux because of knowledge retained from before his transmigration, not because he actually dreamed of Electrolux’s past. 10
• Ning An renames the complete Tang Sect Secret Arts the Nine Treasure Arts, while considering the Tang Sect’s versions incomplete. 10 12
• He rejects Wu Feng’s confession because he states that he does not like people weaker than himself. 30