Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Zhu Qing
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Zhu Family; Spirit Hall Academy
Occupation/Role	Agile Attack System Soul Master
First Appearance	169

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Grandmaster	171	A speed-specialized Agile Attack System Soul Master; the carriage surpasses even her full-speed running.
Rank 27	223	Her Soul Power before Xiao Wu’s intervention.
Rank 30 — Soul Elder	223	Xiao Wu improves her cultivation talent, raising her three ranks overnight without side effects.
Near Rank 32	317	Roughly half a month after obtaining her latest Soul Ring, she senses that she is close to another breakthrough.
Rank 39	467	Ao Tian’s pill raises her cultivation several levels overnight and strengthens her potential.
Rank 48 — Soul Ancestor	721	Reveals four Soul Rings—two yellow, one purple, and a black Ten Thousand Year fourth ring—before confronting Zhu Zhuyun.

Background & History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu Family, a clan tied to the Star Luo royal family through marriage alliances. Chosen as a substitute for her elder sister Zhu Zhuyun, she endured poor treatment, bullying, and indifference from both relatives and elders. The family’s succession system placed her and her fiancé Dai Mubai under pressure to surpass their elder siblings or face severe consequences. Zhu Zhuqing responded by cultivating relentlessly for a chance at survival. 180 576

While traveling to Suotuo City, she was rescued from pursuers and joined Ao Tian, Xiao Wu, and Gu Yuena in their carriage. Initially reserved and wary, she was repeatedly astonished by their wealth, strength, and extraordinary carriage. She began to trust Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena, while Ao Tian’s generosity and restraint gradually changed her opinion of him. 169 171 173 186

At the Rose Hotel, Zhu Zhuqing witnessed Dai Mubai openly pursuing other women and learned how little he valued the commitment for which she had sacrificed so much. Devastated, she considered abandoning Shrek Academy and severing herself from him completely. 179 181

Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena later helped her accept Ao Tian’s cultivation assistance. Her aptitude was improved, and she received a darkness- and wind-aligned cultivation method designed for her Nether Spirit Cat Martial Soul. When she discovered that Ao Tian had been the source of this aid, she resolved to repay him. 223 247 317

Following further aid from Ao Tian, including a cultivation-enhancing pill, Zhu Zhuqing pledged to follow him permanently. He set the condition that she reach Level 99 before turning twenty-five; she accepted despite believing it nearly impossible. 457 467

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a striking young woman with a cold, aloof bearing. She usually dresses conservatively in black and often conceals her identity with a mask.

• Wears black clothing that complements her frosty temperament. 175
• Uses a sinister-looking Black Wing Mask while traveling anonymously. 175
• Has delicate, fair features and an exceptionally composed expression beneath the mask. 337
• During Martial Soul Possession, gains black cat ears, a black tail, black fur, and long triangular claws. 227

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is quiet, steady, and intensely disciplined. Before meeting Ao Tian’s group, fear of her family’s succession struggle drove her to cultivate late into the night, leaving little room for friendship or rest. 223 576

She possesses strong self-respect and does not accept pity easily. Financial hardship embarrasses her, and she repeatedly considers how to repay the money and assistance she receives. 173 186 317

Although initially inexperienced and guarded, she becomes fiercely loyal to those who support her. Her experiences with Dai Mubai and the Zhu Family harden her resolve to choose her own path rather than remain a political tool. 179 336 467

Abilities & Skills

Nether Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhu Zhuqing possesses the Nether Spirit Cat, a darkness-aligned Beast Martial Soul suited to stealth, speed, and close-range assaults. Its connection with Dai Mubai’s White Tiger Martial Soul allows him to recognize her aura after she releases it. 196 247

• Classified as an Agile Attack System Soul Master. 171
• Grants superior movement speed, reaction speed, and close-quarters mobility. 227
• Martial Soul Possession manifests black feline traits and sharp claws. 227
• The darkness attribute makes its users natural night hunters with heightened senses in darkness. 575

Netherworld Art

Ao Tian created a cultivation method specifically for Zhu Zhuqing, combining darkness—compatible with her Martial Soul—and wind to improve her speed. 247 248

• Refines her Soul Power and further improves her movement and attack speed. 354
• Gives her a path to potentially comprehend the power of laws, though this depends on her own comprehension and opportunity. 248
• Its effects allow her to display greatly improved combat strength against stronger opponents. 397

Nether Hundred Claws

Zhu Zhuqing’s second Soul Skill creates a barrage of claw shadows that overwhelms a target at close range. 761

• Used to envelop Ma Hongjun in rapid successive strikes. 761
• Inflicts extensive external wounds and can rapidly exhaust an opponent’s ability to resist. 763

Nether Shadow Clone

A powerful fourth Soul Skill that creates several combat-capable duplicates rather than simple speed afterimages. 759

• The clones can attack independently for a short period. 759
• Their deceptive effect makes it difficult to identify Zhu Zhuqing’s true body. 759
• She deploys four clones alongside her true body in battle. 759

Combat Style

Zhu Zhuqing relies on speed, evasion, and sudden attacks rather than direct clashes.

• Easily avoids Ma Hongjun’s slower Phoenix Fire Line while circling into close range. 227
• Defeats Osler and immediately targets the opposing team’s control and healing positions in the Imperial Dou Team battle. 399
• Uses her agility to evade the Hell White Tiger’s attacks while coordinating with Xiao Li. 763

Equipment / Items

• Black Wing Mask — A black, wing-themed mask purchased during her journey to conceal her appearance. 175
• Cultivation pill — Given by Ao Tian; raises her potential and cultivation and contributes to her advance to Rank 39. 457 467
• Darkness- and wind-aligned cultivation method — Created by Ao Tian and taught to her by Xiao Wu. 247 248

Relationships

• Ao Tian — Benefactor and protector. He improves her aptitude, creates her cultivation method, gives her pills, and shields her from the Zhu Family. Zhu Zhuqing pledges to follow him and develops romantic feelings toward him. 317 457 467 575
• Xiao Wu — Close friend, mentor, and protective older-sister figure. She helps Zhu Zhuqing recover from Dai Mubai’s betrayal, teaches her Ao Tian’s cultivation method, and supports her pursuit of revenge. 186 223 248 721
• Gu Yuena — Supportive companion who comforts Zhu Zhuqing after her encounter with Dai Mubai and uses Mental Power to hypnotize her during the cultivation-improvement process. 179 217
• Dai Mubai — Her fiancé under the Star Luo–Zhu Family marriage arrangement. Zhu Zhuqing’s devotion collapses after witnessing his womanizing; she later rejects his political offer and seeks to defeat him herself. 180 336 457
• Zhu Zhuyun — Her older sister and former tormentor. Zhu Zhuqing ultimately defeats and humiliates her after revealing her Rank 48 cultivation. 576 721 723
• Xiao Li — A Cat Girl purchased by Ao Tian and made Zhu Zhuqing’s maid. They later fight together against Dai Mubai’s side. 507 761

Story Role / Major Arcs

Journey to Suotuo City

Zhu Zhuqing joins Ao Tian’s group after fleeing pursuers. The magical carriage, its speed, and its occupants’ strength challenge her belief that she was among the strongest young Soul Masters. 169 171

Dai Mubai’s Betrayal

At the Rose Hotel, Zhu Zhuqing recognizes Dai Mubai and sees his disregard for their shared burden. His continued womanizing breaks her trust and motivates her to abandon the future imposed by their families. 179 181

Cultivation Transformation

Xiao Wu, Gu Yuena, and Ao Tian improve Zhu Zhuqing’s aptitude, teach her an attribute-compatible cultivation method, and provide medicinal support. The resulting growth gives her hope that she can escape the fate imposed by the Star Luo Empire and Zhu Family. 223 247 317 467

Confrontation with Dai Mubai

When Dai Mubai attempts to win her over with promises of becoming empress, Zhu Zhuqing confronts his hypocrisy. By removing her mask, she forces him to realize that the “Zhu Qing” he pursued was the very fiancée he had demeaned and offered to discard. 335 337

Revenge Against Zhu Zhuyun

During the Soul Master Tournament, Zhu Zhuqing challenges Zhu Zhuyun to settle years of abuse. She reveals her Rank 48 cultivation and Ten Thousand Year fourth Soul Ring, then decisively defeats Zhu Zhuyun while deliberately leaving her injuries superficial. 721 723

Battle Against Shrek

Zhu Zhuqing fights alongside Xiao Li against Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuyun, Ma Hongjun, and their allies. She severely injures Ma Hongjun with Nether Hundred Claws and uses speed, clone techniques, and coordination to pressure the Hell White Tiger fusion. 759 761 763

Trivia

• Zhu Zhuqing was initially so accustomed to relentless cultivation that a long, comfortable sleep felt unfamiliar to her. 223
• She once believed that reaching Titled Douluo would take more than ten years even after her aptitude improved. 248
• Her fourth Soul Ring is a black Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. 721
• She regards Qian Renxue’s cultivation as proof that becoming strong enough to resist the Star Luo royal family and Zhu Family may be possible. 443