Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Dark Emperor 121
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Formerly connected to the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire; later travels with Lu Chen, Gu Yuena, and Xiao Wu 83 87
Occupation/Role	Agility-Attack Soul Master; later a Titled Douluo 71 84
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 71

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Grandmaster, Rank 27	82	Initially possesses the Hell Spirit Cat martial soul and two hundred-year soul rings.
Rank 20	82	Lu Chen removes and destroys her second soul ring, causing her Soul Power to fall seven levels.
Rank 10	83	Her remaining soul rings are destroyed before her martial soul is remade.
Titled Douluo, Rank 92	84	Receives the Shadow Obscuring Sun Dagger martial soul and nine hundred-thousand-year soul rings; her power is stated to surpass ordinary Douluo Continent limits.

Background

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu family, a noble clan of the Star Luo Empire whose Hell Spirit Cat martial soul was tied to the imperial Evil Eye White Tiger lineage. She was betrothed to Dai Mubai and bore a cruel family fate alongside him, while enduring mockery and pressure from her sister Zhu Zhuyun. She traveled to Suotuo City hoping Dai Mubai would stop running from their shared responsibility and face it with her. 72 74 83

Upon arriving in Suotuo City, she had exhausted much of her Soul Power through travel and was pursued by the Soul King E'kao and the Soul Ancestors Bule and Tianya. Facing capture, she chose to take her own life rather than be violated, but Lu Chen stopped her and defeated E'kao with one punch. 71 72

Lu Chen protected Zhu Zhuqing from the trio's ambush and killed the three pursuers after she insisted that degenerate Soul Masters like them should be punished. Though initially alarmed by Lu Chen's unusual powers, she considered their deaths justified because of the harm they had inflicted on others. 73 74

Soon afterward, Zhu Zhuqing discovered Dai Mubai openly indulging himself with other women at the Rose Hotel. Devastated by his betrayal and abandonment of their responsibilities, she spent the night crying in an alley while Lu Chen remained nearby and kept the temperature comfortable for her. 74 75

At Shrek Academy, Lu Chen destroyed Zhu Zhuqing's original soul rings and offered her a complete rebirth. After initially hesitating over the implications of severing her connection to the Zhu family, she chose to live for herself. Her Hell Spirit Cat was erased and replaced with the darkness-based Shadow Blinding Sun short sword. 82 83

Lu Chen then gave her nine hundred-thousand-year soul rings, immediately raising her to Rank 92. Despite lacking familiarity with her new abilities, Zhu Zhuqing defeated Chrysanthemum Douluo using Shadow Spear and Phantom Dark Soul Slash. 84 85 86

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a striking young woman with a cold, proud demeanor and a figure described as fiery. Her appearance combines an aloof elegance with cat-like details that reflect her original martial soul. 71

• Straight ink-black hair falling over her shoulders, with two sections tied into cat-ear shapes. 71
• Black eyes and fair skin. 71 77
• A delicate yet frosty face and notably long legs. 72 77
• A cat-tail-like ornament positioned behind her hips, giving her the appearance of a “little wildcat.” 71

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is reserved, stern, and emotionally self-contained. Even while heartbroken, she does not seek comfort easily; after crying through the night, she sleeps curled up by herself rather than leaning on Lu Chen. 75

Her desire for power originates in her wish to escape the fate imposed by her family. She openly admits that she is obsessed with strength and would rather become an ordinary person than remain trapped by that life. 82

Despite her cold exterior, she possesses a strong moral conviction. She urges Lu Chen not to spare Bule and Tianya, regarding Soul Masters who abuse their status to harm others as a disgrace to the Soul Master world. 73

After her rebirth, Zhu Zhuqing chooses independence over her former obligations, declaring that she wants to live for herself. She later seeks to return to the Star Luo Empire not to resume those ties, but to make a final break with the family that raised her. 83 116

Abilities & Skills

Shadow Obscuring Sun Dagger

Lu Chen replaces Zhu Zhuqing's Hell Spirit Cat with a darkness-infused short sword called Shadow Blinding Sun, also referred to as the Shadow Obscuring Sun Dagger. It carries the abilities of the Goddess of Judgment and unlocks multiple abilities with each soul ring. 83 84

• Its darkness can obscure the five senses and create an abyss-like atmosphere. 83
• It is described as an epic-grade martial soul at the pinnacle of Douluo Continent. 85
• Zhu Zhuqing receives information on more than twenty active and passive Goddess of Judgment skills, though she initially lacks mastery over them. 84 85

Darkness Power

After receiving her new martial soul and nine soul rings, Zhu Zhuqing wields Darkness Power rather than conventional Soul Power alone. This power is stated to be several levels above Soul Power. 84 91

• Her Rank 92 aura is stronger than that of ordinary Titled Douluo. 84
• Her potential at Level 100 is stated to be at least God King-level. 84
• Her inexperience initially limits her ability to fully control this power. 85 86

Shadow Spear

Shadow Spear is a basic Goddess of Judgment skill that transforms the dagger's power into a spinning dark spear thrust. 85

• Pierced directly through Chrysanthemum Douluo's Golden Stamen Flowing Radiance. 85
• Requires only a straightforward forward thrust with the dagger. 85

Phantom Dark Soul Slash

Phantom Dark Soul Slash releases a massive crescent-shaped dark sword aura. 85

• Broke Chrysanthemum Douluo's Aura Barrier and Self-Appreciation in a single attack. 85
• Cut through the chrysanthemum-petal throwing knives surrounding Zhu Zhuqing. 85
• Severely injured and defeated Chrysanthemum Douluo despite Zhu Zhuqing using only a crude fraction of its potential. 86

Relationships

• Lu Chen — Her rescuer and the one who remade her martial soul, granted her immense power, and enabled her to escape her former fate. She regards him with complicated fondness and recognizes that he gave her a new life. 72 83 111
• Dai Mubai — Her childhood betrothed. Zhu Zhuqing traveled to find him and face their shared fate, but was devastated by his indulgent lifestyle and ultimately chose to abandon the life binding her to him. 72 74 83
• Xiao Wu — Companion and fellow recipient of Lu Chen's power. Xiao Wu explains her history with Lu Chen during their journey to find Gu Yuena, building trust between them. 91
• Gu Yuena — Companion within Lu Chen's group. Zhu Zhuqing travels with her and Xiao Wu after leaving Shrek Academy. 87 111
• Zhu Zhuyun — Her sister, whose mockery and provocation contributed to Zhu Zhuqing's burden within the Star Luo Empire. 74
• Chrysanthemum Douluo (Yue Guan) — Opponent defeated by Zhu Zhuqing shortly after she became a Titled Douluo. 85 86

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival in Suotuo City

Zhu Zhuqing arrives in Suotuo City seeking Dai Mubai, but is pursued by three powerful Soul Masters while nearly out of Soul Power. Lu Chen intervenes before she can reach Spirit Hall. 71 72

Rescue from Bule's Trio

After Lu Chen prevents her suicide attempt and defeats E'kao, Zhu Zhuqing witnesses his protection of her against Bule and Tianya's attack. Their subsequent deaths end the immediate threat and begin Zhu Zhuqing's association with Lu Chen. 72 73

Dai Mubai's Betrayal

She finds Dai Mubai with other women at the Rose Hotel, confirming that he has abandoned both their relationship and their shared obligations. Her heartbreak becomes the turning point in her willingness to leave her former fate behind. 74 75

Rebirth at Shrek Academy

Lu Chen destroys Zhu Zhuqing's original soul rings, erases the Hell Spirit Cat, and creates the Shadow Obscuring Sun Dagger. Zhu Zhuqing accepts the transformation despite knowing it means severing her connection to the Zhu family and Star Luo Empire. 82 83

Titled Douluo Transformation

Zhu Zhuqing receives nine hundred-thousand-year soul rings and reaches Rank 92. She then defeats Chrysanthemum Douluo with Goddess of Judgment abilities despite her lack of experience. 84 85 86

Final Break from the Star Luo Empire

After gaining her new life and strength, Zhu Zhuqing asks Lu Chen to let her return to the Star Luo Empire once so that she can formally sever ties with the Zhu family. 116

Notable Quotes

“This time, I want to live for myself.” 83

“I need strength. I want to break free from fate's restraints. I would rather be an ordinary person than continue living that kind of life.” 82