Dai Mubai

Biodata

Background

Dai Mubai is a prince of the Star Luo Empire and heir of the White Tiger Duke. Family conflict drove him into exile, leaving him outwardly arrogant but inwardly burdened by suppressed pain, dissatisfaction, and pressure 19.

By the time Tang San, Xiao Wu, and An Chen arrive in Suotuo City, Dai is already an experienced Shrek Academy student. He represents the academy at its entrance examinations, intimidates unsuitable applicants, explains its standards, and guides successful candidates through the later trials 21 22 24.

Dai says that he was already at Soul Power level twenty-five when he entered Shrek Academy 24.

Appearance

Dai Mubai is a handsome blond youth with long hair reaching his shoulders and distinctive eyes with double pupils, the feature associated with his “Evil Eye” epithet 19.

• Long blond hair that turns black and white under White Tiger Possession 20
• Double pupils in both eyes 19
• A golden “king” marking appears on his forehead when transformed 20
• Enlarged clawed hands and black stripes manifest during his White Tiger transformations 20

Personality

Dai initially comes across as domineering, impatient, and accustomed to having his way. At the Rose Hotel, he insists that the final room belongs to him and challenges Tang San and Xiao Wu rather than compromise 19 20.

His aggression is tempered by a strong respect for capability. Tang San’s ability to withstand and redirect his attacks changes Dai’s attitude from hostility to recognition, while An Chen’s Black Fog leads him to identify all three newcomers as potential “monsters” suited to Shrek 20 21.

At Shrek, Dai is a capable senior and front-line leader. He organizes travel formations, explains academy rules, fights beside the new students, and relies on An Chen’s directions without hesitation during battle 24 36 38. His concern for Zhu Zhuqing is intense and complicated, though his persistent attempts to approach her are repeatedly rejected 22 30. He continues making plans to meet the twins from the Rose Hotel, adding to the tension between him and Zhu Zhuqing 35.

Dai can also be generous toward his classmates: during the journey to the Star Dou Great Forest, he pays for a welcome meal for Shrek’s newer students 36. In the forest, he accepts Tang San’s advice to avoid killing harmless soul beasts unnecessarily 39.

Abilities & Skills

White Tiger Martial Soul

Dai possesses the White Tiger Martial Soul and is a Level 37 Battle Soul Zun when he confronts Tang San at the Rose Hotel. He has two yellow Soul Rings and one purple Soul Ring 20.

• Enhances his body with powerful claws, speed, and close-range striking ability 20
• Establishes him as one of Shrek’s principal front-line combatants 25 38
• His aura appears complementary to Zhu Zhuqing’s, suggesting the potential for a Martial Soul Fusion Skill 22

White Tiger Possession

Dai’s martial-soul possession transforms his physique and manifests the White Tiger’s traits.

• Produces black-and-white hair, enlarged tiger claws, and a forehead marking 20
• Greatly improves his physical fighting ability and intimidation factor 20 22
• Used to clear paths and defend the group in the Star Dou Great Forest 39

White Tiger Fierce Light Wave

Dai can fire a powerful ranged blast of white light.

• Shattered Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass during their hotel battle 20
• Knocked the Cockscomb Phoenix Snake from the air when enhanced by Ning Rongrong’s Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda 39
• Serves as one of his primary offensive options against opponents outside his claw range 38 39

White Tiger Vajra Transformation

Dai’s purple-ring skill grants a second transformation that doubles his strength, attack power, and defense 20.

• Allowed him to break free from Tang San’s restraints and overwhelm him in direct combat 20
• Makes him particularly effective as the team’s durable vanguard 25 38

Power Progression

Relationships

• Tang San — Began as his opponent over the Rose Hotel room. Dai came to respect Tang San’s skill, became his Shrek senior and teammate, and later trusted Tang San’s tactical judgment in battle 20 21 38. In the forest, he also accepts Tang San’s advice against unnecessary soul-beast killing 39.
• An Chen — First clashed with him when An Chen stopped his finishing strike against Tang San. Dai acknowledges An Chen’s strength, nicknames him “the kid who lets out black farts,” and later follows his battlefield directions against Ye Zhiqiu 21 38.
• Zhu Zhuqing — Dai senses that her aura and Netherworld Civet Martial Soul complement his White Tiger Martial Soul, potentially enabling a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. He is intensely focused on winning her over, while she remains cold and distant toward him 22 30.
• Xiao Wu — They begin with mutual hostility during the hotel dispute, but become classmates and allies at Shrek 20 29.
• Ma Hongjun — Fellow Shrek student and frequent bantering partner. The two deliberately provoke Canghui Academy to unite the Shrek group against an outside opponent 30 37.
• Oscar — Fellow senior student. Dai often mocks Oscar’s embarrassing sausage incantations but recognizes the usefulness of his support abilities 23 29.
• Ning Rongrong — Dai initially escorts her through Shrek’s entrance examinations. Her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda later strengthens his attack against the Cockscomb Phoenix Snake 22 39.
• Zhao Wuji — Teacher and vice headmaster. Dai warns the applicants about Zhao’s overwhelming strength and tries unsuccessfully to intervene when the entrance test becomes too dangerous 25 26.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rose Hotel conflict

Dai claims the hotel’s final room as his reserved accommodation and challenges Tang San and Xiao Wu when they refuse to yield. Tang San earns his respect through technical skill, but Dai’s Vajra Transformation places Tang San in serious danger until An Chen intervenes with Black Fog 19 20.

Afterward, Dai withdraws without further hostility, predicts that the three youths are headed for Shrek Academy, and promises to meet them there 21.

Shrek Academy entrance examinations

At Shrek’s gate, Dai acts as the academy’s enforcer, driving away an applicant’s father by displaying his three Soul Rings. He escorts Tang San, Xiao Wu, and An Chen through the admissions process and explains Shrek’s demanding standards 21 24.

He becomes visibly affected by Zhu Zhuqing’s arrival, recognizing that her aura may be compatible with his White Tiger Martial Soul 22.

Fourth trial against Zhao Wuji

Dai warns the five applicants that Zhao Wuji is a Level 76 Soul Saint and urges them to coordinate before the test 25. He later attempts to stop Zhao when the examination becomes excessively dangerous, but Zhao dismisses him and continues the trial 26.

After Tang San and An Chen pass, Dai helps settle the new students into their dormitories and catches Tang San after Zhao’s restrained palm strike 28 29.

Great Soul Arena and Hot Pot Duo

Dai declines An Chen’s invitation to form a two-person team because he already has a partner. He nevertheless supports An Chen and Ma Hongjun’s formation of the Hot Pot Duo and praises their Black Fog-and-flame coordination 33 34.

Canghui Academy confrontation

Dai and Ma Hongjun intentionally provoke Canghui Academy in accordance with Shrek’s philosophy that capable Soul Masters should not fear trouble 37. When Ye Zhiqiu confronts the group, Dai takes the front line and follows An Chen’s instructions to strike the Dark Turtle Martial Soul’s exposed weak points 38.

Star Dou Great Forest expedition

Dai organizes the students into a defensive travel formation for the expedition to obtain Oscar’s third Soul Ring 36. In the forest, he clears the route, helps subdue the Cockscomb Phoenix Snake, and works alongside the team under Zhao Wuji’s command 39. He displays his White Tiger Martial Soul and three Soul Rings when Zhao Wuji has the students demonstrate their cultivation to Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang during the dispute over the snake 40.

After Oscar obtains the snake’s Soul Ring, the group encounters the hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape and is overwhelmed. Dai returns to Shrek Academy with the others after Tang San and Xiao Wu also obtain their third rings; the expedition ends without a suitable shadow-attribute beast for An Chen 41.

Notable Quotes

“Another monster has shown up.” 21

“If anyone gives you trouble, tell them the Evil Eye White Tiger, Dai Mubai, sent you.” 21

“Just because you can't do it doesn't mean others can't.” 24

Trivia

• Dai’s insult for An Chen’s Black Fog—“black farts”—becomes a recurring source of irritation and humor between them 21 23 34.
• Although he projects confidence and privilege, An Chen’s Spirit Vision reveals suppressed pain beneath Dai’s emotional aura 19.
• He considers Shrek’s poor facilities and harsh standards normal enough to defend them to the new students 21 24.