Xuan Zi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xuan Zi (玄子)
Alias(es)	Taotie Douluo; Elder Xuan
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Sea God Pavilion
Occupation/Role	Master of the Sea God Pavilion; Shrek Academy’s guardian and senior powerhouse
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 18 18

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 98 Super Douluo	18	Suppressed Bone Flute Douluo and Magnetic Force Douluo while Mu En burned his life force; he later remained trapped at the Rank 98 bottleneck due to old injuries, martial-soul flaws, and repeated failed breakthroughs. 18 80
Rank 99 Ultimate Douluo	92	Broke through after receiving and consuming Long Wushang’s Yin-Yang Creation Pill. His breakthrough manifested as a Godly Taotie Bull phantom over Sea God Island and restored his vitality. 91 92

Background / History

Xuan Zi’s own teacher died early, leaving him to cultivate largely under Mu En. Though they were nominally senior and junior brothers, Mu En effectively served as his mentor. Xuan Zi eventually became one of Shrek Academy’s core guardians and carried a long-standing connection to Long Xiaoyao through occasional secret correspondence. 45

During the Holy Spirit Cult’s assault on Shrek, Xuan Zi fought at Rank 98 while trying to end the battle before Mu En’s life force ran out. The aftermath left him enraged by Shrek City’s devastation, but he remained behind to protect the ruined academy rather than pursue the retreating enemies. 18 24

Before his death, Mu En bluntly acknowledged Xuan Zi’s emotional impulsiveness and required major matters of war, alliances, relocation, and inheritance to be decided through a Sea God Pavilion vote rather than by Xuan Zi alone. 27

Following Mu En’s death, Xuan Zi became Master of the Sea God Pavilion. He treated Shrek’s reconstruction, resource shortages, and future direction as personal burdens, while facing internal resistance and growing influence from the Clear Sky Sect. 55 56 80

After Long Wushang entered Shrek City, Xuan Zi accepted a covert arrangement in which Xiao Xiao signed an Original Sin Contract as his representative. In exchange, Long Wushang supplied the Yin-Yang Creation Pill that allowed Xuan Zi to overcome his longstanding bottleneck. This transaction left Xuan Zi politically entangled with Long Wushang despite his enduring hostility toward him. 87 91 92

Later, Xuan Zi secretly arranged Long Wushang’s meeting with Yan Shaozhe after learning of their possible family connection. He ultimately agreed to persuade Yan Shaozhe to accept another Yin-Yang Creation Pill, judging that strengthening Shrek and securing practical connections outweighed simple divisions of friend and enemy. 130 133 135 138

Appearance

Before his breakthrough, Xuan Zi was an unkempt, shabby old man often seen with a wine gourd, roast chicken, tattered clothing, and a grease-stained appearance. After becoming an Ultimate Douluo, his body regained striking vitality. 80 92

• Broad, physically imposing build. 81
• Formerly aged and weary, with a hunched silhouette when seated alone. 80
• After his breakthrough, he appeared rosy-faced, bright-eyed, muscular, and free of his former decrepitude. 92
• Later appeared in formal attire with a trimmed beard and neatly slicked-back hair. 96

Personality

Xuan Zi is deeply devoted to Shrek Academy and regards its survival, independence, and future as his highest priorities. He accepts that Shrek cannot control Huo Yuhao’s personal path, but insists that the academy must continue through generations of students rather than depend on one prodigy. 80

He is blunt, hot-tempered, and easily provoked by reminders of Shrek’s failures. Mu En identified his impulsiveness as a serious weakness, and Long Wushang successfully exploited Xuan Zi’s resentment toward the Clear Sky Sect, insecurity over his Rank 98 bottleneck, and desire to restore Shrek’s authority. 27 85 86

Despite his faults, Xuan Zi is capable of reflection and guilt. He agonized over involving Xiao Xiao in his arrangement with Long Wushang, recognizing that he was using his own disciple as a bargaining piece for Shrek’s future and his own breakthrough. 87 88

His experiences as Pavilion Master have made him increasingly pragmatic. Xuan Zi came to understand Mu En’s warning about his narrow emotional judgment and now argues that a leader must distinguish between a person’s actions, position, motives, and potential usefulness rather than reduce every relationship to friend or enemy. 133 134

Nevertheless, his temper remains volatile when Shrek’s dignity is threatened. He was humiliated and enraged by Long Wushang’s public intimacy with Xiao Xiao during his breakthrough celebration, and his frustration intensified when Da Ming’s arrival drew attention away from the banquet intended to honor him. 97 98 99

Abilities & Skills

Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul

Xuan Zi possesses the Godly Taotie Bull, a martial soul associated with devouring and continuously strengthening itself through what it consumes. 45

• Its pressure can completely lock onto opponents with heavy earth-yellow Soul Power. 82
• Its phantom manifested across the sky during Xuan Zi’s breakthrough to Ultimate Douluo. 92
• Long Wushang considered its devouring nature exceptionally compatible with the power of Gluttony Original Sin. 45 46

Ultimate Douluo Strength

After reaching Rank 99, Xuan Zi became one of Shrek Academy’s foremost pillars and restored its ability to stand independently of the Clear Sky Sect. 92

• His breakthrough renewed his body and removed the visible weariness of his former condition. 92
• His newly released aura alerted Shrek’s leading powerhouses across Sea God Island. 92
• His advancement substantially elevated Yan Shaozhe’s standing among Shrek’s factions. 92
• The Yin-Yang Creation Pill also enhanced his physique and martial soul and extended his lifespan. 97

Sea God Pavilion Leadership

As Pavilion Master, Xuan Zi directs Shrek’s reconstruction and long-term development after the academy’s disaster. 55

• Advocates expanding Soul Tool technology in accordance with Mu En’s final wishes. 56
• Sought greater reconstruction aid from the three great empires. 55
• Urged Yan Shaozhe to stop treating the Soul Tool Department as a rival and to cultivate for Shrek’s future stability. 80
• Shielded nearby Shrek students with his Soul Power when the Seed of Destruction within Huo Yuhao detonated. 122
• Privately sought to keep Long Wushang’s involvement in Shrek from escalating into open conflict with the Clear Sky Sect and other academy factions. 126 135

Relationships

• Mu En — Mentor-like senior brother whose death left Xuan Zi with Shrek’s leadership burden; Mu En’s final instructions restricted Xuan Zi’s unilateral authority. Xuan Zi later came to appreciate Mu En’s teachings on restraint and broad-minded leadership. 27 45 133
• Long Xiaoyao — Old acquaintance who exchanged secret letters with Xuan Zi; their correspondence became the opening through which Long Wushang approached him. Xuan Zi recognizes that Long Xiaoyao’s relationship with Mu En and Ye Xishui was more complicated than simple enmity. 45 80 133
• Long Wushang — Initially regarded as an enemy responsible for Shrek’s devastation and Mu En’s death; later became Xuan Zi’s covert and deeply resented political partner after exploiting his ambition to become an Ultimate Douluo. Xuan Zi remains anxious over Long Wushang’s reckless acts in Shrek and repeatedly urges him to leave before provoking a wider conflict. 81 87 91 126 135
• Xiao Xiao — Xuan Zi’s only disciple. He selected her to sign Long Wushang’s Original Sin Contract as his representative, then rewarded her with a seventy-thousand-year defensive right leg bone. Xuan Zi regrets her growing submission to Long Wushang but feels unable to undo the transaction after accepting the pill that enabled his breakthrough. 87 88 97 98
• Yan Shaozhe — Trusted Shrek elder whom Xuan Zi urged to guide the Martial Soul Department, support Soul Tool development, and prepare to shoulder Sea God Pavilion’s future responsibilities. Xuan Zi later arranged Yan’s private meeting with Long Wushang, counseled him through the revelation of his lineage, and helped guide him toward accepting the Yin-Yang Creation Pill that advanced him to Rank 98. 80 130 133 135 138
• Ma Xiaotao — A valued Shrek junior whose disappearance deeply concerned Xuan Zi; news of her Ultimate Fire transformation and Martial Soul Fusion Skill made him reconsider Long Wushang’s proposal. 83 84
• Da Ming — His intervention in Sea God Pavilion affairs, particularly over Huo Yuhao’s exchange placement, aggravated Xuan Zi’s frustration with Shrek’s weakened autonomy. Da Ming’s arrival at Xuan Zi’s celebration also overshadowed the newly advanced Ultimate Douluo and worsened Xuan Zi’s resentment. 56 99
• Huo Yuhao — Mu En’s final disciple, whom Xuan Zi considered a crucial Shrek talent despite respecting his choice to cultivate with the Clear Sky Sect. Huo Yuhao’s death in Shrek City horrified Xuan Zi, who feared the political consequences and condemned Long Wushang for causing it. 56 80 122 126
• Yu Xiaogang — The awakened Azure Douluo whose growing involvement in Sea God Pavilion affairs and support for Beibei brought him into political conflict with Xuan Zi and Shrek’s traditional leadership. 140

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek’s Defense and Mu En’s Death

Xuan Zi fought during the Holy Spirit Cult’s attack on Shrek and remained behind to protect the damaged academy after Mu En exhausted his life force. He inherited an academy weakened by casualties, destruction, and internal uncertainty. 18 24 27

Master of the Sea God Pavilion

As the new Pavilion Master, Xuan Zi pursued reconstruction aid and advocated sending students to the Sun Moon Empire to study Soul Tool technology. His decisions were repeatedly questioned by other elders and by Da Ming, exposing Shrek’s internal divisions. 55 56

Rank 98 Bottleneck

While speaking with Yan Shaozhe at Sea God Lake, Xuan Zi admitted that he believed Rank 98 was likely his limit. He cited old injuries, martial-soul flaws, and psychological barriers formed by repeated failures. 80

Secret Negotiation with Long Wushang

Long Wushang secretly met Xuan Zi in Shrek City, provoking him with Shrek’s past failures before offering a route to the Ultimate Douluo realm. Xuan Zi refused to personally sign a binding contract that might force him to betray Shrek. 81 82 86 87

Xiao Xiao’s Contract and Breakthrough

Instead, Xuan Zi nominated Xiao Xiao as the intermediary for cooperation with Long Wushang. After Xiao Xiao signed the Original Sin Contract, Long Wushang gave Xuan Zi the Yin-Yang Creation Pill, enabling his breakthrough to Rank 99. 87 88 91 92

Return of Shrek’s Ultimate Douluo

Xuan Zi’s breakthrough reassured Shrek’s senior figures that the academy had regained an Ultimate Douluo of its own. He later appeared publicly in formal dress and declared his intention to restore Shrek’s glory. 92 96

Fractured Celebration Banquet

At the banquet celebrating his advancement, Xuan Zi was forced to receive Long Wushang as an honored guest under the identity of Long Wushuang, a descendant of Hidden Dragon City’s Long Family. He watched Long Wushang publicly manipulate and humiliate Xiao Xiao while remaining unable to act without exposing the covert arrangement or creating a diplomatic incident. Da Ming’s subsequent arrival further deprived Xuan Zi of the banquet’s spotlight. 97 98 99

Huo Yuhao’s Death and Long Wushang’s Departure

Xuan Zi attempted to examine Huo Yuhao’s devastating injuries and protected the surrounding students when the Seed of Destruction exploded, killing Huo Yuhao. After Da Ming left without evidence to accuse Long Wushang, Xuan Zi privately confronted Long Wushang in terror and anger, demanding that he leave Shrek City before his actions brought disaster upon Shrek, Xiao Xiao, and Ma Xiaotao. 122 126

Yan Shaozhe’s Lineage and Breakthrough

Xuan Zi secretly mediated a meeting between Long Wushang and Yan Shaozhe, where Yan learned that his father was Long Wushang’s elder brother and that Ye Xishui was his grandmother. Xuan Zi urged Yan to view the revelation through the needs of Shrek’s survival rather than simple hatred, then agreed to guide Yan toward accepting Long Wushang’s pill. Yan later used the Yin-Yang Creation Pill to break through to Rank 98. 130 131 133 135 138

Renewed Sea God Pavilion Factionalism

Following Yu Xiaogang’s awakening, Xuan Zi faced renewed political resistance within Sea God Pavilion. Yu Xiaogang’s preferential guidance of Beibei and open challenges to the traditional Shrek leadership aggravated rumors that the Clear Sky Sect sought greater control over the academy. 140

Notable Quotes

“Vigorously developing Soul Tool technology is the unwavering path Shrek must take in the future.” 56

“This is probably as far as I will get in this life. Level ninety-eight and level ninety-nine look like they are only one level apart, but in truth, that single step is harder than all the previous ninety-eight levels combined.” 80

“I, Xuan Zi... have broken through to the Ultimate realm too!” 92

“The things that happen in this world, as well as the people one befriends, cannot be summed up by the four words ‘friend’ or ‘enemy.’” 133