Ning Rongrong

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Ning Rongrong first appears among the applicants for Shrek Academy. She passes its entrance test but watches Lan Yu’s conflict with Li Yusong with amusement rather than fear; his effortless victory makes her increasingly interested in him. After Lan Yu defeats Zhao Wuji, she abandons Shrek Academy and follows Lan Yu and Zhu Zhuqing toward Soto City. 9 10

Initially, Rongrong offers to pay Lan Yu and Zhu Zhuqing’s expenses so that she can remain with them. Lan Yu recognizes that her curiosity about his secrets is part of her motive, but she continues pressing for answers. Her interest becomes focused on whether the Sage Lord of Fungi can evolve her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda into the legendary Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda. 11 13

After witnessing Zhu Zhuqing’s martial-soul modification, Rongrong chooses to become a follower of the Sage Lord of Fungi. A green mushroom brings her into Bifulong’s Illusion Space, where Bifulong promises help with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda’s future level-79 bottleneck in exchange for loyal faith. She then trains under Lan Yu alongside Zhu Zhuqing through sparring, cultivation, and Soul Arena matches. 14

Her cultivation reaches Level 30 in the Star Dou Great Forest. With Zhu Zhuqing disabling a ten-thousand-year colorful feather chicken, Rongrong kills the spirit beast and absorbs its ring successfully. She later proves that her enhanced body and self-buffs allow her to fight directly instead of remaining behind her teammates. 18 19

Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing earn Silver Soul Emblems, defeat the Imperial Team in a three-versus-seven Soul Arena match, and agree to join Lan Yu at Botanical Academy for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament. She uses her status as the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect’s young mistress to help Lan Yu obtain an audience with Botanical Academy’s dean, Su Qingluo. 21 22 23 24

At Botanical Academy, Lan Yu uses essence dew from a fungified immortal herb to evolve Rongrong’s Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda. He also gives her the Stretch Geo Fungus spirit spirit, opening an elemental path beyond her former support-only role. 33

After Botanical Academy’s tournament victory, Rongrong chooses to continue traveling with Lan Yu rather than return home. When he warns that a conflict among gods could reshape the continent, she affirms her loyalty and promises to bring her father and the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect to his side. 49 51

Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing later train on Sea God Island. Although their Black Rank Six Trials initially require them to climb only 108 steps beneath the Sea God’s Light, Lan Yu requires them to reach the summit. They do so, then continue cultivating there until both become Soul Sages. Working together, they pass Xiao Bai’s test, cross the Ring Sea despite pursuit by her shark pack, and train for a subsequent trial against Evil Spirit Orcas. They eventually complete the Sea God Examination and return to the mainland with Lan Yu. 66 67 68 69 70

Back at the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, Rongrong reports that she has reached rank 76. She and Zhu Zhuqing spar with Sword Douluo, whose increasingly serious attacks they withstand through coordinated support, wind techniques, and Geo control. Ning Fengzhi subsequently agrees to help Lan Yu suppress Moonlight Pavilion. Rongrong accompanies Lan Yu and Zhu Zhuqing toward the Clear Sky Sect and remains with them after its destruction, despite being shocked by Lan Yu’s ruthlessness. 71 72 73 76

She later joins Lan Yu and Zhu Zhuqing on their journey to the Sun Moon Continent, traveling through the transformed Star Dou Great Forest, reuniting with Xiao Wu, and riding there on Di Tian. 94

Personality

Rongrong is outspoken, curious, and stubborn. Rather than withdrawing when Lan Yu accuses her of seeking his secrets, she continues following him and challenges him verbally. Her curiosity is practical as well as personal: she is especially motivated by the possibility of overcoming the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda’s limitations. 11 13

She retains the spoiled habits of a sect heiress, complaining when Lan Yu leaves her in the Star Dou Great Forest and disliking harsh cultivation schedules. However, she responds to pressure by training until she reaches Level 30 and later becomes eager to test herself against powerful opponents. 17 18

Rongrong is mischievous and confident in battle. She taunts Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng, openly rejects the idea that support-system Soul Masters must remain passive, and takes pride in surprising opponents who underestimate her. 19 22 23

Her first killing leaves her unsettled, but she accepts Lan Yu’s guidance that violence is an unavoidable part of the Soul Master world. 21

As she gains experience, Rongrong takes greater initiative: she devises a plan to free Wolf Bandit captives, willingly challenges powerful opponents, and questions suspicious details in Lan Yu’s account of Ah Yin’s past. She remains playful and eager for Lan Yu’s praise, even after becoming a Soul Sage. 63 68 71 73

Abilities & Skills

Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda

Her evolved martial soul removes the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda’s former ceiling and establishes her as the future successor of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect. 33 36

• Can apply strength, speed, spirit-power, and defense enhancements to herself. 34 45
• Supports allies, including Zhu Zhuqing during their Soul Arena and tournament battles. 13 45 46
• Lets her combine support amplification with close-range combat rather than staying behind the team. 19 22
• Her earlier third ten-thousand-year ring did not substantially improve her support effects because of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda’s inherent restrictions. 18
• Her seventh spirit ability, Nine Treasures Avatar, is the martial-soul avatar she activates while supporting Zhu Zhuqing against Xiao Bai and during their later spar with Sword Douluo. 68 72

Enhanced Physical Combat

The green mushroom’s permanent physical enhancement, combined with self-buffs from her pagoda, allows Rongrong to fight opponents who expect a support Soul Master to be physically weak. 14 19

• Injures Dai Mubai’s arm, breaks through his White Tiger Barrier, and forces him into retreat. 19
• Knocks back Yu Tianheng and kicks Osler away during the Imperial Team battle. 22
• Uses a Full-Buff Mushroom and High-Temperature Mushroom Skewer to overpower Yu Tianheng’s dragon-transformed arm. 23
• Helps Zhu Zhuqing kill the ten-thousand-year Gale Wolf by opening the decisive opportunity with a punch. 18
• Defeats a Wolf Bandit leader with a stone pillar after rescuing its captives. 63
• Forms Geo Element gauntlets and, after buffing herself, knocks Tang San’s Clear Sky Hammer away in a direct clash before kicking him into a wall. 79

Stretch Geo Fungus and Geo Element

The Stretch Geo Fungus functions as Rongrong’s spirit spirit and grants her Geo Elemental Power. 33

• Creates defensive barriers and can develop toward larger Geo Constructs. 33
• Forms rock spikes from the ground during Sword Douluo’s test of her abilities. 34
• Weakens and shatters Shui Bing’er’s Rejection Ice Ring with Geo Elemental Power, though onlookers mistake the feat for raw physical strength. 36
• Constructs a powerful geo defense that withstands New Gale Academy’s firestorm when reinforced by Yao Zi’s vines. 47
• Surrounds Xiao Bai with rock spikes and other Geo Constructs, then detonates them with Rock Burst. She also uses constructs to obstruct Xiao Bai during the pair’s crossing of the Ring Sea. 68 69
• Combines a Geo spear with Zhu Zhuqing’s wind power in their joint technique, Wind-Rock Break. They use the technique against Xiao Bai and to counter Sword Douluo’s eighth spirit ability. 69 72

Combat Awareness

Rongrong learns to avoid unfavorable direct confrontations and use mobility, endurance, and prepared buffs to dictate a fight. 23

• Evades Yu Tianheng rather than confronting his enhanced thunder attacks head-on. 22 23
• Uses heightened senses and speed to escape Shui Bing’er’s attempted freezing lock-on. 36
• Coordinates with Zhu Zhuqing and Botanical Academy’s plant-spirit users during team battles. 45 46
• Plans the rescue of the Wolf Bandits’ captives while Zhu Zhuqing draws their attackers away. 63
• Uses support and terrain control to help Zhu Zhuqing pressure Xiao Bai; Xiao Bai’s Despair Light Wave has no effect on either woman. 68 69

Equipment / Items

• Wisdom Head Spirit Bone — Awarded by Lan Yu after Botanical Academy wins the Soul Master Tournament; Rongrong begins absorbing it with Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo standing guard. 49

Relationships

• Lan Yu — Mentor, team leader, and the Sage Lord of Fungi’s spokesperson. He oversees her cultivation, martial-soul evolution, spirit spirit, and combat development. She remains loyal to him during the prospect of a divine war and often seeks his praise. 14 33 51 73
• Bifulong / Sage Lord of Fungi — Her deity; she becomes a believer after meeting Bifulong in the Illusion Space. 14
• Zhu Zhuqing — Closest training partner and teammate. They spar, fight in doubles matches, hunt spirit beasts together, and support each other throughout the tournament. Their later teamwork carries them through Sea God Island’s trials and lets them challenge Sword Douluo. 14 18 45 68 69 72
• Ning Fengzhi — Her father and the master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect. He publicly identifies her as the sect’s future successor after her martial soul evolves. Rongrong later promises to seek the sect’s support for Lan Yu. 31 36 51
• Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo — Her protective elders, addressed as Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa. Both are astonished by her evolution and combat growth; Sword Douluo later tests her and Zhu Zhuqing in a demanding spar. 34 71 72
• Dai Mubai — Opponent whom she defeats after he dismisses her as a harmless support Soul Master. 19 20
• Yu Tianheng — Imperial Team captain whom she outmaneuvers and eventually overpowers with Lan Yu’s prepared buffs. 22 23
• Shui Bing’er — Tournament opponent defeated after Rongrong destroys the Rejection Ice Ring and forces her surrender. 36
• Xiao Bai — Demon Soul Great White Shark King whom Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing challenge during their Sea God Examination. Xiao Bai subsequently helps train them for underwater combat. 68 69

Story Role / Major Arcs

Soto City and the Great Soul Arena

• Follows Lan Yu after his public defeat of Zhao Wuji and chooses faith in the Sage Lord of Fungi. 10 14
• Obtains a ten-thousand-year third spirit ring at Level 30. 18
• Defeats Dai Mubai alongside Zhu Zhuqing, exposing the pair’s two-yellow, one-black ring configurations. 19
• Helps defeat the Imperial Team despite the Bifulong Team entering the match three-versus-seven. 22 23

Botanical Academy

• Helps Lan Yu approach Botanical Academy through her identity as the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect’s young mistress. 24
• Trains Botanical Academy’s team for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament. 25 34
• Evolves into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda and receives the Stretch Geo Fungus spirit spirit. 33
• Returns to the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect to reveal her four rings, evolved pagoda, and new combat abilities. 34

Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament

• Publicly reveals the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda and is named by Ning Fengzhi as the future successor of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect. 36
• Defeats Shui Bing’er of Tianshui Academy alone, forcing the academy to concede without sending another member into the ring. 36
• Supports Zhu Zhuqing against the Netherworld White Tiger with multiple pagoda enhancements. 45 46
• Blocks New Gale Academy’s firestorm with a geo construct during the semifinal. 47
• Receives the Wisdom Head Spirit Bone after Botanical Academy is declared tournament champion. 49

Sea God Island and Later Travels

• Undertakes Black Rank Six Trials with Zhu Zhuqing, exceeds the Sea God’s Light trial’s 108-step requirement, and continues training until she reaches level 70 and gains her seventh ring through her Fungus Spirit Spirit. 66 67 68
• Helps challenge Xiao Bai, cross the Ring Sea, and prepare for underwater combat against Evil Spirit Orcas. She and Zhu Zhuqing later complete the Sea God Examination. 68 69 70
• Returns to the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect as a rank-76 Soul Sage and spars alongside Zhu Zhuqing against Sword Douluo. 71 72
• Accompanies Lan Yu and Zhu Zhuqing during the Clear Sky Sect conflict and later travels with them, Xiao Wu, and Di Tian toward the Sun Moon Continent. 73 76 94

Notable Quotes

“Who says support system spirit masters can only hide behind teammates? Today I'll let you all see how a support spirit master brutally beats a combat spirit master.” 19

“Looking down on support spirit masters? Today I'll let you witness this young lady's prowess.” 36