Xuan Zi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xuan Zi (玄子)
Alias(es)	Gluttonous Douluo; Elder Xuan 42
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy 28 42
Occupation/Role	Commander of the Shrek Inspection Corps 42
First Appearance	28

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 98 Super Douluo	42	Introduces himself as Shrek's second-strongest expert, the Rank 98 Gluttonous Douluo; he has already lost his left arm by this point. 42
Limit Douluo	160, 162	Later described as having undergone a breakthrough to Limit Douluo, though the breakthrough itself is not depicted. 160 162

History

Mu En dispatched Xuan Zi, Yan Shaozhe, and other Shrek personnel to the Far North during the Snow Empress's Heavenly Tribulation, hoping to profit from a Fierce Beast's Soul Ring, Soul Bone, or negotiated concessions. Upon reaching the perimeter, Xuan Zi proposed dividing any Soul Ring and Soul Bone equally with Du Busi. 28 29

The expedition was intercepted and extorted by a black shadow's forces. When Shrek's group was ordered to pay, Xuan Zi attempted to leave without surrendering his own possessions, but was exposed. He returned to Sea God's Pavilion with Yan Shaozhe, where both embellished their account of the incident; the Far North disaster ultimately left Xuan Zi without his left arm. 32 35 42 106

After learning that Xuan Xiao possessed Ultimate Wind, Xuan Zi became determined to make him a disciple. He reviewed Xuan Xiao's record—Rank 43 cultivation, two black Soul Rings, Ultimate Wind, and the passive Halving trait—and viewed him as an ideal successor. His forceful entry into Xuan Xiao's dormitory instead provoked an immediate rejection and a retaliatory attack by a Light Bone Dragon. 42 43

Xuan Zi later attacked Xuan Xiao in anger after being mocked, aiming for his throat. Qiangu Dieting, Hurricane Giant Tower's demigod guardian, struck him away with a single swing of the Coiling Dragon Staff. 62

During the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament, Xuan Zi repeatedly acted as Shrek's outspoken defender, but suffered public embarrassment: Du Busi provoked him into fainting, and his later attempt to seize the Dragon Pill from Zhi An escalated into open conflict. He was subsequently knocked into the spectator stands by Zhi An's sword radiance despite having reached Limit Douluo. 106 147 162

Appearance

Xuan Zi is an elderly, one-armed man. By the time he seeks Xuan Xiao as a disciple, his left arm has been severed. 42

• Identified as an old man during his intrusion into Xuan Xiao's dormitory. 42
• Lost his left arm in the Far North incident. 42 106
• Is frequently depicted disheveled after being launched or defeated in confrontations. 43 62 162

Personality

Xuan Zi is ambitious and highly opportunistic. At the Snow Empress's tribulation, he immediately focused on the prospective Soul Ring and Soul Bone, proposing cooperation with Du Busi solely to divide the reward. 28 29

He is prideful and quick-tempered, particularly when his authority or strength is questioned. He treats becoming his disciple as a privilege Xuan Xiao should accept, reacts violently to mockery, and threatens to destroy Hurricane Giant Tower when denied access to its treatment facilities. 42 43 62 85

His competitiveness is especially apparent around Du Busi. Du Busi repeatedly exploits Xuan Zi's pride by praising Long Aotian's achievements, eventually provoking Xuan Zi into coughing blood and fainting. 106

Abilities & Skills

High-Rank Soul Master

Xuan Zi is a Rank 98 Super Douluo who later advances to Limit Douluo. Even after losing an arm, he remains one of Shrek's foremost combatants. 42 62 160 162

• Charges opponents directly with overwhelming Soul Power, including an attempted lethal claw strike at Xuan Xiao. 62
• Was considered powerful enough for Shrek to regard his potential advancement as a major strategic asset. 135
• His combat standing is undermined by several highly public defeats, including being repelled by Qiangu Dieting and later by Zhi An. 62 162

Inspection Corps Command

As commander of the Shrek Inspection Corps, Xuan Zi participates in Shrek's field operations and speaks forcefully for the academy's reputation and interests. 42 129

• Led Shrek personnel at the perimeter of the Snow Empress's tribulation. 28 29
• Failed to capture two fleeing evil Soul Masters during an incident in the Ming Dou Mountain Range. 83
• Pressed Shrek to avoid another tournament loss, arguing that the academy's reputation could not endure further damage. 129

Relationships

• Mu En — Senior Shrek authority who deploys, reprimands, and restrains Xuan Zi; Mu En does not intervene when Xuan Zi attacks Xuan Xiao, intending to test Xuan Xiao's hidden methods. 28 62 128
• Yan Shaozhe — Fellow Shrek elder who accompanies Xuan Zi in the Far North and joins him in searching Sea God's Pavilion for records of the black shadow. 35 42
• Xuan Xiao — Intended disciple turned adversary. Xuan Zi attempts to recruit him by force, is rejected, and repeatedly clashes with Hurricane Giant Tower's master. 42 43 62 117
• Du Busi — Longstanding rival and Body Sect master. They initially discuss sharing the Snow Empress's potential rewards, but Du Busi later humiliates Xuan Zi through deliberate provocation. 29 106 135
• Zhi An — Enemy combatant connected to Xuan Xiao. Xuan Zi attempts to seize the Dragon Pill from him and is later struck away by Zhi An's sword attack. 147 162
• Qiangu Dieting — Hurricane Giant Tower's guardian who effortlessly repels Xuan Zi when he attacks Xuan Xiao. 62

Notable Quotes

“Hahahaha! Heaven truly favors Shrek!” 29

“Hand over the dragon core, brat, and I'll spare your life!” 147