Wu Changkong

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Wu Changkong (舞长空)
Alias(es)	Sky Ice; Skyfrost Sword God (previous life) 2 70
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heavenwater Academy; allied with Dugu Bo; formerly an elder of Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion in his previous life 1 9 104
Occupation/Role	Heavenwater Academy Advanced Class student, class monitor, and Skywater Team captain; weekend blacksmith at Tie Meng's shop; Lou Gao's teacher 15 24 118 147 171
Status	Alive; reached level 58 while cultivating at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, then returned to Skywater City with his father and younger sister 183 186
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Soul Power Rank 9	1	Awakened the ice-attributed tool martial soul, the Skyfrost Sword.
First Soul Ring	2	At age seven, hunted an Iceback Wolf alone in the Far North and absorbed a thousand-year ring.
Second Soul Ring	2	Reached two rings at age eight.
Third Soul Ring	2	Reached three rings at age ten; all three rings were thousand-year level.
Level 39 Soul Elder	3	Reached level 39 at age thirteen, with a purple-purple-purple ring configuration.
Level 40 Bottleneck	41	Reached the threshold for Soul Ancestor and chose to seek a ten-thousand-year fourth ring.
Soul Ancestor / Level 43	51 61	Absorbed the Snow Demon Vajra's ten-thousand-year soul ring; later reached rank 43 with three purple rings and one black ring.
Soul Ancestor / Level 47	92 95	Refined Immortal Herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, causing a rapid breakthrough and stabilizing his new cultivation base.
Level 49 Bottleneck	101 118	After half a year cultivating at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, reached level 49 and prepared to obtain his fifth Soul Ring.
Soul King / Level 52	129	Absorbed the ten-thousand-year Soul Ring of an Ice Jade Scorpion, becoming a five-ring Soul King with three purple and two black rings.
Soul King / Level 53	146 147	Absorbed an Ice Wing Sky Eagle Soul Bone, gained wings and the ability to fly, and rose one level.
Soul King / Level 55	183	Had reached level 55 following a later Soul Bone absorption, before another period of cultivation at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Soul King / Level 58	183	Reached level 58 after three months cultivating at the well, leaving him two levels short of Soul Emperor.

Background / History

Wu Changkong was originally an elder of Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion. During the final battle against the Abyssal Plane's Huadi, he burned all his soul power, used his body as a catalyst, and perished together with his opponent through the Skyfrost Sword. He was subsequently reincarnated twenty thousand years into the past. 1

In his new life, Wu Changkong resolved to live for himself rather than remain bound by his former hatred, responsibilities, and obsession with Long Bing. At age six, he awakened the Skyfrost Sword again and received an invitation from Spirit Hall, but declined because he did not want to be tied to another organization. 1 2

Shui Bing'er's resemblance to Long Bing convinced him that she might be Long Bing's reincarnation. He began cultivating obsessively, independently obtaining three thousand-year soul rings by age ten while repeatedly visiting the Shui Family residence in hopes of seeing her. 2 3

At thirteen, he finally introduced himself to Shui Bing'er and accompanied her and Shui Yue'er to Heavenwater Academy. After defeating Yu Tianxin in a single strike, he was exceptionally admitted as the academy's first male student in centuries. 4 8 9

Following Dugu Bo's abduction of him after the Suotuo auction, Wu Changkong identified the hereditary poison threatening Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan. He leveraged this knowledge to negotiate with the Poison Douluo, consumed Immortal Herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and chose to remain temporarily in the valley rather than allow Shui Qinghan and Shui Yu to risk their lives against Dugu Bo. 88 90 92 93

Over the following half year, Wu Changkong cultivated at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, researched poison arts and medicine with Dugu Bo, and helped treat the elder's poison backlash. Their hostile relationship gradually became one of mutual respect, friendship, and an informal mentorship. 97 101 104

After returning to Heavenwater Academy, he strengthened his classmates with carefully chosen Immortal Herbs, resumed guiding their Battle Armor work, and became captain of the academy's tournament team. His relationship with Shui Bing'er also deepened: he brought her home, introduced her to Wu Dachui as his girlfriend, and told his deceased mother that Bing'er was the woman he intended to marry. 111 118 142

In Gengxin City, Wu Changkong's killing of Spirit Hall officials brought him into conflict with its forces. He defeated the Soul Saint Carlos using Battle Armor and his Snow Demon Vajra Right Arm Soul Bone, then sought shelter for his family as Spirit Hall began searching for him. During this period, the Divine Blacksmith Lou Gao became his disciple to study Battle Armor and Soul Tools. 165 168 169 170 171 172 174

Wu Changkong subsequently cultivated for three months at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, reaching level 58 and forging components for four Battle Armor sets. Afterward, he settled Wu Dachui and his younger sister Wu Changbing in a rented home in Water Sky City. 183 186

Appearance

Wu Changkong is a white-haired youth whose refined appearance and cool, distant bearing regularly cause others to mistake him for a girl. His usual presence is quiet and frosty, contrasting sharply with his strength in battle. 5 8

• Silver-white hair and pale, cool-toned skin. 1 18
• Often wears plain white robes or white clothing. 8 70
• Has a lean but well-trained physique, with broad shoulders, a straight back, and strong arms developed through forging and body tempering. 11 18
• Uses a silver-white mask while competing at the Suotuo Great Soul Arena as Sky Ice. 70
• His prolonged cultivation at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well caused a noticeable physical transformation; upon returning home after half a year, he had grown tall enough that Wu Dachui remarked on the change. 101 107
• Later acquired a simple white coat with silver-gray trim selected by Shui Bing'er. 141

Personality

Wu Changkong is calm, reserved, and difficult for strangers to approach. He deliberately conceals much of his power, believing that revealing every trump card before gaining sufficient self-protection is foolish. 3

Despite his cold exterior, he is earnest and straightforward in personal matters, particularly around Shui Bing'er. He is disciplined in cultivation, accepts responsibility for mistakes, and remains composed in dangerous situations. 4 29 54

His previous life's experiences give him an unusually mature perspective. He considers many peers childish, values actual combat over empty reputation, and is willing to challenge established theories when evidence contradicts them. 7 57 72

Wu Changkong is highly pragmatic when confronted by overwhelming opponents. Rather than provoke an unwinnable confrontation between Dugu Bo and the Shui Family, he used his knowledge and value as a healer to secure terms that protected both himself and his allies. 88 92

He also shows a quietly caring side toward those close to him. He mentors his classmates in Battle Armor production, checks on their cultivation progress, brings meals to Dugu Bo, and remains attentive to Shui Bing'er's safety and growth. 113 118 129

His independence extends to his relationship: he insisted on repaying money borrowed from Shui Bing'er even after they became a couple. He gave his father an Immortal Herb to improve his health and cultivation, and later arranged to move him and Wu Changbing away from danger posed by Spirit Hall. 141 143 174

When Spirit Hall's pursuit made resistance perilous, Wu Changkong considered negotiating for freedom and resources if captured, even accepting temporary membership if necessary to survive and grow stronger. 183

Abilities & Skills

Skyfrost Sword

Wu Changkong's ice-attributed tool martial soul is a pure-white sword resembling ancient ice. Its appearance sharply lowers the surrounding temperature and produces exceptionally sharp sword aura. 1 8

• Possesses three thousand-year soul rings, a ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring, and a ten-thousand-year fifth soul ring. 70 129
• His ice attribute partially resists and can even absorb ice-based suppression into his sword intent. 33
• His sword aura can be released and withdrawn with enough precision to strike an opponent's armor without unnecessarily injuring them. 34
• The fifth Soul Ring came from a ten-thousand-year Ice Jade Scorpion and strengthened both his body and Soul Power. 129

Frostmark

His first Soul Skill launches a swift, crescent-shaped ice-blue sword aura. 33

• Defeated Yu Tianxin with a single Frostmark strike. 8
• Can be used as a controlled warning strike rather than a lethal attack. 33
• Overpowered Wind Sword after his sword intent had shattered the latter's clones. 70
• Used to kill a fleeing Spirit Hall deputy bishop during the Gengxin City battle. 170

Skyfrost Sword

His second Soul Skill was used in conjunction with Frostmark during his battle against Wind Sword at the Suotuo Great Soul Arena. 70

• Helped him decisively defeat the level-42 Soul Ancestor Wind Sword while fighting under the identity Sky Ice. 70
• Later used as Frost Mist to slow Carlos's attack, and as protective ice during their subsequent aerial fight. 168 169

Skyfrost Slash

Wu Changkong's third Soul Skill releases a massive frigid sword aura backed by his sword intent. 78

• Shattered the Shi brothers' combined Black Tortoise defense in less than two seconds. 78
• Cracked the barrier of a spirit fighting arena during the Skywater Team's battle against the Imperial Team. 79
• Would be twice as powerful while equipped with Battle Armor. 38
• Used with Battle Armor to cut through Carlos's black-flamed eagle attack and severely wound him. 168

Diamond Ice Armor

His fourth Soul Skill forms icy-blue armor around his body. 79

• Withstood Yu Tianheng's enhanced dragon-claw attack. 79
• Temporarily increases Wu Changkong's attack and defense after he is struck. 79
• Originated from his ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring. 51 70
• Protected him while he tested Lou Gao's level-two Soul Tool gauntlet. 186 187

Sword Intent

Wu Changkong has cultivated sword intent to a level that intimidates other swords and swordsmen. 70

• Used it to destroy Wind Sword's three Wind Shadow clones before they could attack. 70
• Allows him to draw hostile ice energy into the Skyfrost Sword. 33
• Possesses a Sword Intent Domain combining sword aura and spiritual power, though he avoids exposing it; even Soul Emperors would fear it. 26
• Possesses a Sword Heart and Sword Domain capable of destroying the resentment and mental illusions left behind by a ten-thousand-year soul beast during Soul Ring absorption. 129

Tang Sect Secret Arts

Wu Changkong retained the Tang Sect's secret arts from his previous life. 12

• Mysterious Heaven Technique — cultivates and circulates soul power; helped him resist Shui Yu's Soul Douluo pressure and withstand the extreme environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 12 26 90
• Purple Demon Eyes — previously at the Micro Realm, enabling him to see through ordinary disguises and illusions, observe soul-power circulation, and identify flaws in opponents' movements. After refining Immortal Herbs, he advanced to the Mustard Seed Realm. 12 95
• Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track — movement technique used to evade Yu Tianxin's Thunderclap Dragon Claw and keep pace with Dugu Bo across mountain terrain. He later combined it with Purple Demon Eyes to evade Carlos's attacks. 8 88 169
• Mysterious Jade Hand — hardens his hands to a jade-like state, allowing him to safely harvest the extreme ice-and-fire Immortal Herbs. 90

Physical Tempering

Wu Changkong combines soul-power cultivation with harsh physical training and the Meditation Body-Hammering Method. 2 18

• Trains through loaded mountain runs, climbing, and endurance exercises. 2
• His body could endure half the pressure of a rank 86 Soul Douluo; Shui Yu judged his physique comparable to a Soul Emperor's tempering. 26
• Sleeps roughly four hours daily, spending the rest of his time cultivating or forging. 18
• Refining the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot gave him dual ice-and-fire resistance and extraordinary poison resistance. 90 93
• He can rapidly neutralize the venom of the Nine-Jointed Jade and narrowly survived the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor's Innate Venom by immersing himself in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 93
• His Snow Demon Vajra Right Arm Soul Bone powers Vajra Fist; enhanced by Battle Armor, the blow pierced Carlos's black flames and chest. 165 169 170
• After absorbing an Ice Wing Sky Eagle Soul Bone, he gained retractable wings and flight. 146 147

Forging and Battle Armor Development

Wu Changkong is an exceptional blacksmith trained by his father and equipped with knowledge of soul tools and Battle Armor from twenty thousand years in the future. 11 12

• Passed Tie Meng's trial by completing a precise short blade and was hired as a weekend blacksmith. 23 24
• Identifies rare metals such as Cloud Titanium, Iron Crystal, and Star Silver that are undervalued in the current era. 22
• Designed his first One-Word Battle Armor, temporarily codenamed Ice. 28 37
• Organizes Battle Armor production among his classmates through four specialties: design, forging, assembly, and repair. 38
• Forged a Sea Crystal Stone carving knife and inscribed it with Soul Power-conduction patterns, impressing Dugu Bo with its craftsmanship. 97
• Developed a Level-Three Pocket Soul Ray Cannon, a handheld Soul Tool capable of firing concentrated Soul Power beams. 103
• Developed a prototype Level-Three Soul Guidance Energy Cannon; Xue Wu used it to kill an Ice Sea Demon Octopus underwater. 124 125
• Guides Xue Wu's formation engraving and helps his classmates improve their Battle Armor-related specialties. 113
• Wore ice-blue One-Word Battle Armor during his fight with Carlos. Its amplification helped him defeat opponents above his Soul Power rank. 168 169 171
• Forged the components for four more Battle Armor sets during three months at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; their magic arrays still needed to be inscribed. He also completed a Level-Three Soul Cannon intended for Xue Wu. 183
• Gave Lou Gao a Soul Tool beginner's guide and level-two Soul Tool gloves as an apprenticeship gift, then assessed Lou Gao's first completed gauntlet and directed him to master level-two devices before advancing. 176 186 187

Equipment / Items

• Icy-blue engraving knife — forged from an unusual crystal he brought back from the Far North. 11
• Battle Armor: “Ice” blueprints — his initial first One-Word Battle Armor design; he later fought wearing ice-blue One-Word Battle Armor. 28 40 168
• Shui Family token — granted by Shui Yu as recognition and support. 28
• Storage belt — used to carry his notes and forging materials. 29
• Snow Demon Vajra right-arm soul bone — recovered after the battle with the Snow Demon Vajra, temporarily stored, and later absorbed. 54 165 169
• Ice Jade Scorpion egg — retrieved during the Far North expedition and concealed as a piece of cold jade while he considered whether the academy would permit it to be raised. 131 132
• Ice Wing Sky Eagle Soul Bone — absorbed to gain wings and flight, raising his Soul Power from level 52 to 53. 146 147

Relationships

• Shui Bing'er — Classmate, Battle Armor student, vice-captain, and romantic partner. Wu Changkong believes she may be Long Bing reincarnated; their relationship has grown into open mutual affection, with Shui Bing'er privately referring to him as her man and kissing him. He introduced her to his father as his girlfriend and told his deceased mother that he intended to marry her. 2 37 54 114 118 132 142 144
• Shui Yue'er — Shui Bing'er's younger sister and classmate. She teases Wu Changkong constantly but openly treats him as her future brother-in-law. 4 39
• Xue Wu — Classmate and ally. Initially challenged him to spar; later joined his Battle Armor project, trained in formation engraving under his guidance, and accompanied him on both Far North expeditions. 12 38 41 113 129
• Wu Dachui / Father Wu — His father, a respected local blacksmith who taught him forging and supports his academy enrollment despite initial shock. Wu Changkong reunited with him after six months away, brought Shui Bing'er home to meet him, gave him Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma, and later moved him to safety amid Spirit Hall's pursuit. 11 24 107 142 143 174 186
• Wu Changbing — His younger sister, whom he protects and cares for. She is the Ice Empress in the form of a rapidly growing child and calls him “big brother.” He kept her soul-beast identity within his trusted circle and moved her with their father to Water Sky City. 153 155 174 183 186
• Shui Qinghan — Heavenwater Academy's dean and Shui Bing'er's aunt. She admitted him as an exception, led his fourth-ring hunt, and trusts his judgment even after he chose to remain with Dugu Bo to avert further conflict. She later learned of his Battle Armor project and agreed to keep it secret. 9 41 46 92 181
• Shui Yu — Shui Bing'er's father and head of the Shui Family. After testing Wu Changkong's strength and character, he supports his relationship with Shui Bing'er. He also warned Wu of Spirit Hall's search and agreed to protect Wu Changbing's secret. 26 28 182 183
• Tie Meng — Blacksmith-shop owner who hired Wu Changkong after witnessing his skill. 23 24
• Yu Tianxin — Rival from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family. Wu Changkong defeated him in one strike, then later faced his cousin Yu Tianheng's Imperial Team. 8 78
• Yu Tianheng — Member of Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Imperial Team and Yu Tianxin's cousin. After his team's defeat, he sought Wu Changkong out at Dugu Manor and requested a rematch to reclaim his honor. 79 104
• Tang San — Acquaintance and potential rival. Wu Changkong advised him to explore Blue Silver Grass's life attribute and expressed interest in fighting him. 61 72
• Dugu Bo — Poison Douluo who initially abducted Wu Changkong to force him into serving the Dugu Family. After Wu Changkong diagnosed his hereditary poison, treated him, and studied poison arts alongside him, the two became trusted friends; Dugu Bo now protects and supports him. Wu later selected an Immortal Herb suited to Dugu Bo's poison abilities. 84 86 92 97 118 129 182
• Dugu Yan — Dugu Bo's granddaughter and a member of the Imperial Team. Her condition is one reason Wu Changkong negotiated to treat the Dugu Family's poison, though he rejects Dugu Bo's attempts to matchmake them. He later selected White Jade Lingzhi to improve her foundation. 88 102 106 182
• Lou Gao — Divine Blacksmith who asked to become Wu Changkong's disciple after recognizing the significance of Battle Armor. Wu accepted him and began teaching him Soul Tool construction. 171 176 186 187

Story Role / Major Arcs

Reincarnation and Awakening

• Reincarnates after sacrificing himself against Huadi in his previous life. 1
• Awakens the Skyfrost Sword with innate rank-nine soul power and refuses Spirit Hall's recruitment. 1 2
• Recognizes Shui Bing'er as possibly being Long Bing's reincarnation and dedicates himself to becoming stronger. 2

Heavenwater Academy Enrollment

• Approaches Shui Bing'er after seven years and accompanies her to Heavenwater Academy. 3 4
• Accepts Yu Tianxin's challenge after the latter insults Shui Bing'er and defeats him with one strike. 7 8
• Becomes Heavenwater Academy's first male student in several hundred years. 9 40

Battle Armor Project

• Begins researching soul tools and Battle Armor, technologies not yet known in this era. 12
• Gains forging work to acquire materials and produce parts for his armor. 23 40
• Forms a secret Battle Armor group with Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Xue Wu, and Gu Qingbo. 38
• Continues instructing the group after his return, particularly by guiding Xue Wu's formation-engraving practice. 113
• Uses One-Word Battle Armor in battle against Spirit Hall's Soul Saints, drawing Lou Gao's attention to the new forging discipline. 168 169 171
• Completes components for four additional sets while cultivating at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 183

Far North Soul-Ring Hunt

• Reaches the level-40 bottleneck and seeks a ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring in the Far North. 41
• Coordinates the group against the Snow Demon Vajra and absorbs its ten-thousand-year soul ring. 51
• Protects the injured Shui Qinghan and recovers the Snow Demon Vajra's soul bone. 54

Suotuo Great Soul Arena and Auction

• Competes under the masked identity Sky Ice, defeating the level-42 Soul Ancestor Wind Sword. 70
• Rejects Yu Xiaogang's offer of discipleship after exposing contradictions in his martial-soul theories. 71 72
• Helps Skywater Academy defeat Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Imperial Team. 78 79
• Draws Dugu Bo's attention at the auction and is seized by him afterward. 84 86

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

• Diagnoses the Dugu Family's inherited poison and forces Dugu Bo into negotiations by revealing that the family faces eventual extinction without treatment. 88
• Harvests and refines the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot, gaining dual ice-and-fire resistance. 90 93
• Prevents Shui Qinghan and Shui Yu from escalating their conflict with Dugu Bo, then voluntarily remains at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to cultivate and treat Dugu Bo. 92
• Spends half a year researching poisons, medicine, forging, and soul tools with Dugu Bo while advancing to level 49. 97 101 103
• Returns to Heavenwater Academy with Dugu Bo, who later takes up residence in a back-mountain hut at the academy. 104 118
• Later returns to the well with his companions, advances from level 55 to 58 over three months, and forges Battle Armor components. 183

Fifth Soul Ring Hunt

• Announces his level-49 cultivation and assumes the captaincy of Heavenwater Academy's future Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament team. 118
• Travels to the Far North with Shui Bing'er, Xue Wu, and Dugu Bo to seek his fifth Soul Ring. 120 129
• Absorbs the ten-thousand-year Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Ring, overcomes its lingering resentment with his Sword Heart and Sword Domain, and advances to level 52. 129
• Investigates the aftermath of an unexplained thunderstorm and devastating disturbance in the Far North, whose cause remains unknown. 129
• Recovers an Ice Jade Scorpion egg during the expedition. 131 132

Tournament Preparations and Family Visit

• Absorbs an Ice Wing Sky Eagle Soul Bone, reaches level 53, and demonstrates flight while sparring with Shui Bing'er. He places first in the Elite Class assessment, and the academy formally announces him as Skywater Team captain. 146 147
• Brings Shui Bing'er to meet Wu Dachui, introduces her as his girlfriend and intended future wife, and gives his father Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma. 141 142 143
• Continues planning how to introduce Battle Armor to his teammates, beginning with those already involved in the project. 149

Gengxin City and Spirit Hall Conflict

• Absorbs the Snow Demon Vajra Right Arm Soul Bone while his companions continue Battle Armor work and Spirit Hall's response to Miles's death approaches. 165
• Confronts Spirit Hall's forces at the Blacksmith Association. Wearing One-Word Battle Armor, he defeats Carlos and later kills him with a Battle Armor-enhanced Vajra Fist. 168 169 170
• With Shui Bing'er's assistance, seriously wounds Erich, kills a fleeing deputy bishop, and leaves the surrendered stewards to Si Long. He advises the association to prepare for Spirit Hall's retaliation. 170
• Accepts Divine Blacksmith Lou Gao as his disciple after Lou Gao asks to learn Battle Armor, then leaves Gengxin City. 171 172
• Moves Wu Dachui and Wu Changbing away from Water Source Town for their safety. Though Spirit Hall seeks to recruit him, he remains wary of coercion and considers negotiation a means of survival if captured. 174 182 183
• Gives Lou Gao level-two Soul Tool gloves and an introductory manual, then later tests his disciple's first completed gauntlet. 176 186 187

Notable Quotes

“I need to become stronger.” 2

“Actual combat is the only standard for testing one's strength.” 57

“If you kill them, I won't cure your poison.” 92

Trivia

• Wu Changkong was mistakenly assumed to be a girl during Heavenwater Academy registration because of his appearance. 6
• He is the first male student admitted by Heavenwater Academy since its founding. 20 40
• His classmates considered making him wear a girl's uniform because the academy initially had no boys' uniforms available. 16
• Dugu Bo initially dismissed Wu Changkong's Level-Three Pocket Soul Ray Cannon as too weak for a Titled Douluo, but still accepted it as payment for accompanying him to the Far North. 103 104
• As a child, Wu Changkong painted a woman resembling Shui Bing'er and labeled the portrait “Bing,” reflecting his private association between her appearance and Long Bing. Shui Bing'er later found it in his childhood room. 143
• Lou Gao's apprenticeship makes his own disciples, including Si Long, Si Di, and Si Kai, Wu Changkong's granddisciples despite their seniority in age. 171