Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Immovable Bright King Martial Soul
- 6.2Protective Combat Style
- 6.3Longevity Realm Cultivation
- 7Equipment & Assets
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Shrek Academy Recruitment
- 9.2Star Dou Great Forest
- 9.3Defender of Shrek
- 9.4Derived World Journey
- 10Notable Quotes
- 11Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Zhao Wuji (赵无极) |
| Alias(es) | Immovable Bright King; Immortal Bright King; “Old Zhao” 116 306 |
| Species/Race | Human 279 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Shrek Academy |
| Occupation/Role | Shrek Academy instructor; mentor to Oscar; protector of the Shrek Seven Monsters 116 145 306 |
| Status | Active; entrusted with protecting Chen Qiye’s companions and disciples 325 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 116 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Soul Sage, Level 76 | 116 | Revealed seven soul rings and activated his first soul skill, Immovable Bright King Body, while testing Chen Qiye. |
| Soul Douluo | 145 | Arrived with eight soul rings to defend the Shrek Seven Monsters, having advanced from Soul Sage. |
| Longevity Realm | 279 | Traversed realms and reunited with Chen Qiye as a Longevity Realm cultivator. |
| Longevity Realm, nearing its peak | 294 | Chen Qiye used the Law of Life to refine Zhao Wuji’s ten soul rings into a core power, bringing him close to the Longevity Realm’s peak. |
Background
Zhao Wuji was a Shrek Academy instructor known as the Immovable Bright King. When Chen Qiye applied to teach at the academy, Flender selected Zhao Wuji to test him. Confident in his Soul Sage cultivation and Immovable Bright King Body, Zhao Wuji offered to take a punch without moving; Chen Qiye sent him through several academy buildings with a strike that caused little actual injury but left him shocked by the gap in strength. 116
His first encounter with Tang Hao was considerably less favorable. Chen Qiye lured him into the forest, where Tang Hao beat him as punishment for bullying Tang San during Shrek’s assessment. Zhao Wuji immediately recognized Tang Hao’s nine rings and humbled himself before the Title Douluo. 120 121
After Chen Qiye joined Shrek, Zhao Wuji became one of his most steadfast allies. He accompanied the Shrek Seven Monsters into the Star Dou Great Forest, defended Oscar’s soul-ring opportunity against Chao Tianxiang, and grew increasingly confident because Chen Qiye stood behind the group. 130 132
He later advanced to Soul Douluo and dramatically intervened to protect the Shrek students from hostile experts. His strength rose far beyond his former rank: he sent the Titled Douluo Chrysanthemum Pass into a mountainside with one palm strike. 145 146
After leaving Douluo Continent, Zhao Wuji continued cultivating alongside Oscar. Decades later, he reunited with Chen Qiye in the Derived World, where his connection to the Sword Emperor and Chen Qiye earned him respect even among gods and demons. 268 279
Appearance
At Shrek Academy, Zhao Wuji is a short, stout middle-aged man with a naturally fierce, intimidating face. When he possesses his martial soul, his already broad body grows taller and becomes wreathed in golden light. 116 145
- Fierce facial features and a burly build. 116
- Golden aura and enlarged frame while using his Martial Soul True Body. 145
- Retains his fierce appearance even after reaching the Longevity Realm. 279
Personality
Zhao Wuji’s intimidating reputation contrasts with his kind heart and strong loyalty. He is quick to shield his students from danger, whether facing hostile soul masters, Titled Douluo, or enemies from higher realms. 116 145 306
He is blunt, theatrical, and fond of swaggering—particularly after witnessing Chen Qiye’s mannerisms. He often imitates Chen Qiye by walking with his hands behind his back, though the Shrek students consider his version pretentious. 130 140
Despite his bravado, Zhao Wuji recognizes overwhelming strength when he sees it. He was terrified of Tang Hao’s status at first, but his trust in Chen Qiye later lets him remain composed even while facing Heavenly Emperor Realm enemies. 120 296 307
Abilities & Skills
Immovable Bright King Martial Soul
Zhao Wuji’s martial soul grants him powerful physical strength, defense, and an imposing combat form.
- Immovable Bright King Body — His first soul skill; it reinforces his body until he stands “as steady as Mount Tai.” 116
- Endured Chen Qiye’s testing punch with negligible actual damage despite being hurled through multiple buildings. 116
- His raw strength can shatter Ye Zhiqiu’s Black Tortoise shell and send the Soul King flying without requiring martial-soul possession. 130
- As a Soul Douluo, he launched Chrysanthemum Pass, a Titled Douluo, into a mountainside with a single palm strike. 146
Protective Combat Style
Zhao Wuji consistently places himself between enemies and those under his care.
- Defended the Shrek Seven Monsters when hostile experts threatened them on the mountain road. 145 146
- Remained ready to confront the Titan Giant Ape despite recognizing the danger it posed. 133
- Was entrusted by Chen Qiye to protect the Shrek students after Chen Qiye’s departure. 141
- Faced Zhuo Jiuyin’s scheme calmly despite being only in the Longevity Realm against Heavenly Emperor Realm opponents. 306 307
Longevity Realm Cultivation
After reaching the Derived World, Zhao Wuji cultivated beyond the soul-master system into the Longevity Realm.
- Can traverse space and accompany Oscar across realms. 268
- Chen Qiye’s Law of Life refined his ten soul rings into a core power, greatly strengthening his foundation. 294
- His aptitude is stated to make the Undying Realm his likely limit without integrating another bloodline. 325
Equipment & Assets
- Deep Sea Demon Whale King — Chen Qiye left the soul beast under Zhao Wuji’s control as his mount and ordered Zhao Wuji to protect the “little monsters.” 176
- Chaos Star Chart — Temporarily entrusted to Zhao Wuji by Chen Qiye; it allows communication with Wandering Dragon and offers protection even against Dao God-level threats. 325
Relationships
- Chen Qiye — Close friend and trusted ally whom Zhao Wuji calls “Seventh Master.” He has absolute faith in Chen Qiye, was deeply emotional upon their reunion, and was entrusted with protecting Chen Qiye’s companions. 279 325
- Oscar — His disciple and one he regards almost as family. Zhao Wuji followed Oscar into higher realms, while others describe their relationship as close as father and son. 268 306
- Flender — Fellow Shrek Academy instructor. Flender called Zhao Wuji to test Chen Qiye’s strength and later relied on him as one of the academy’s principal defenders. 116 120
- Shrek Seven Monsters — Their instructor and protector. His Soul Douluo breakthrough and defense of them during the mountain-road conflict deeply moved the group. 145
- Tang Hao — Tang Hao punished Zhao Wuji after Tang San’s assessment; Zhao Wuji later accepted the incident with humor once Chen Qiye secured Tang Hao’s apology. 120 121
- Ning Rongrong — Oscar’s partner and a longtime member of Zhao Wuji’s Shrek circle; Zhao Wuji and Oscar sought her out when searching for Chen Qiye. 268
Story Role / Major Arcs
Shrek Academy Recruitment
- Tested Chen Qiye’s qualifications as an instructor and was effortlessly defeated by a single punch. 116
- Became one of the first Shrek staff members to recognize Chen Qiye as an unfathomably powerful expert. 116 122
Star Dou Great Forest
- Defeated Ye Zhiqiu after Oscar’s conflict with Canghui Academy. 130
- Claimed the Phoenix-Tailed Cockscomb Serpent for Oscar and refused Chao Tianxiang’s demands to surrender it. 132
- Witnessed Chen Qiye drive off the Titan Giant Ape and eliminate two hostile Titled Douluo. 134 139 140
Defender of Shrek
- Advanced to Soul Douluo and intervened against enemies threatening the Shrek Seven Monsters. 145
- Fought Chrysanthemum Pass despite the latter’s Titled Douluo status. 146
- Received the Deep Sea Demon Whale King as a mount and became responsible for protecting the Shrek students after Chen Qiye left. 176
Derived World Journey
- Joined Oscar in the Dark Star Realm and agreed immediately to help search for Chen Qiye. 268
- Reunited with Chen Qiye as a Longevity Realm cultivator in the Heavenly Radiance Main Hall. 279
- Was targeted by Zhuo Jiuyin as leverage against Oscar, but remained calm until Chen Qiye resolved the threat. 306 307 309
- Received a major cultivation boost from Chen Qiye and later the temporary protection of the Chaos Star Chart. 294 325
Notable Quotes
“Who... dares... hurt... them!” 145
“At most, there's a ninety percent chance.” 307
“Wouldn't it be enough to just kill the Void Dao God?” 324
Trivia
- Zhao Wuji is notably poor and tried to make Ye Zhiqiu’s compensation cover both the restaurant damage and Shrek’s meal. 130
- He openly admits that he adopted Chen Qiye’s habit of acting imposing because “this feeling really is great.” 130
- His long-term ambition is to one day be treated respectfully even by a Dao God, so he can boast about it to his old companions. 309