Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu Family of the Nether Duke's Estate, whose Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul has a hereditary compatibility with the Star Luo Dai Family's White Tiger Martial Soul. She was betrothed to Dai Mubai in childhood so their families could preserve the Hell White Tiger Martial Soul Fusion Skill; Empress Zhu Wanting is her aunt, making Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai cousins. 26 52 66

After Dai Mubai left the Star Luo Empire, Zhu Zhuqing travelled alone to find him. She initially believed he had fled the succession struggle out of cowardice and had abandoned her to the danger of Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun. 10 25 Her arrival at Shrek exposed a contradiction in that belief: Dai Mubai had already reached Soul Ancestor rank, and she later witnessed his long-standing weighted training routine. 10 15

Zhu Zhuqing confronted Dai Mubai privately after the Soul Arena matches. His explanation that Dai Weisi had sabotaged his cultivation and endangered his life, combined with his admission that leaving her behind was wrong, allowed her to forgive him; they reconciled and agreed to face the succession struggle together. 25 She later reconsidered her resentment toward Zhu Zhuyun after Dai suggested that her sister may have deliberately allowed her escape. 26

Her grandfather is Zhu Chengfeng, the previous Nether Duke and Dai Mubai's maternal grandfather. He later reaches Level 92 after obtaining his ninth Soul Ring from an 80,000-year Two-Headed Ghost Shadow Leopard; the beast's left-leg Soul Bone is subsequently given to Zhu Zhuqing. 70 77 79

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a tall, slender girl with fair skin, long black hair, and a cold, distant gaze. She first appears in fitted black leather clothing, emphasizing both her agility-oriented combat style and her unapproachable presence. 10

• Long black hair that falls down her back. 10
• Black, form-fitting combat attire. 10
• Cold eyes and a clear “keep away” aura. 10
• Her evolved Martial Soul manifests with nine ink-black tails. 56
• After absorbing her 80,000-year left-leg Soul Bone, her aura becomes more condensed, with faint dark halos lending her presence a mysterious, nimble quality. 79
• Her Eight Spider Lances change from purple-black to pure black after devouring the Shadow Ghost-Faced Spider, with visibly sharper tips. 186

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is reserved, disciplined, and highly self-reliant. She fled the Star Luo Empire and cultivated from Innate Level 7 to Level 27 before turning twelve, reflecting exceptional persistence rather than effortless talent. 11 Her preferred responses are usually brief and controlled, even when facing personal conflict.

Her early coldness toward Dai Mubai stemmed from grief, abandonment, and uncertainty rather than indifference. Seeing his discipline gradually changed her view of him, and after their reconciliation she became openly loyal and emotionally secure in their partnership. 15 25 55 She also develops a calmer confidence toward Zhu Zhuyun, refusing to be provoked by her sister's attempts to belittle her. 76

Her upbringing makes her willing to accept that Dai Mubai may have other partners if he becomes crown prince or emperor, although this does not eliminate her personal reluctance to share him. She accepts his explanation of Ning Rongrong's political importance and promises to support him while retaining confidence in her own place beside him. 26

She later demonstrates a strong sense of duty by accepting responsibility for the tournament qualifiers while Dai Mubai travels with Ning Rongrong. Despite her reluctance to part from him, she reassures him that he can entrust the team to her. 94

Her tournament fighting shows precise control despite her lethal specialization. Against Plant Academy, she uses her speed to eject opponents rather than seriously injure them; against Zhang Ping, she chooses a disabling kick rather than a fatal claw strike in accordance with the tournament's prohibition on killing. 148 169

Abilities & Skills

Nine Nether Spirit Cat

Zhu Zhuqing's Hell Spirit Cat evolved into the Nine Nether Spirit Cat after she absorbed the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. The evolved Martial Soul is closely aligned with darkness and dramatically strengthens her resonance with Dai Mubai's Gengjin White Tiger. 56 57 Its Ultimate Darkness Attribute is subsequently confirmed during her tournament appearance, and the later fifth-ring hunt identifies ultimate darkness and speed as its defining attributes. 147 185

• Agility specialization — excels in stealth, assassination, reconnaissance, and rapid close-range attacks. These strengths are less effective in a straightforward arena duel, where Tang San defeated her by countering her speed and concealment. 22
• Nether Hundred Claws — unleashes rapid claw strikes aimed at an opponent's vital points. 12
• Nether Shadow Step — granted by her 3,000-year Lightning Shadow Leopard Soul Ring; increases movement speed by 200% and attack power by 100%. 57
• Darkness affinity — Zhu Zhuqing feels an exceptional connection to darkness after her evolution; Dai Mubai initially suspects the Martial Soul may possess the Ultimate Darkness Attribute, which is later confirmed. 56 147 185
• Nether Shadow Blade — granted by her 9,000-year Dark Moon Nether Fox fourth Soul Ring. Condenses darkness onto both claws as semitransparent, dark-black energy blades, increasing attack power by 300%. Successful hits inflict dark corrosion that reduces the target's strength and defense by roughly 20%. 80
• Combined combat strength — Nether Shadow Blade, the Eight Spider Lances, and Nether Shadow Strike together give her combat power far beyond that of ordinary same-rank agility-attack Soul Masters. 80
• Nether Spider Kill — granted by her 25,000-year Shadow Ghost-Faced Spider fifth Soul Ring. Locks onto a target within one hundred meters, transforms her into a shadow, and teleports her behind the target for a claw strike infused with darkness and corrosive toxins. The attack triples her damage and inflicts a shadow-rending effect, severe poisoning, and wounds that bleed for fifteen minutes and cannot be healed through Soul Skills during that period. 186
• Assassination synergy — Nether Spider Kill provides direct target-locking and surprise attacks, while Nether Shadow Strike supplies shadow-based ambushes and escape. Their combination raises her assassination capabilities far beyond those of agility-attack Soul Masters at her level. 186

Nine-Tail Shadow Clones

Her nine black tails can be sacrificed in a life-saving technique that creates nine Shadow Clones. 56

• Each clone possesses 50% of her main body's strength. 56
• Zhu Zhuqing can switch her true body between clones for combat or escape. 56
• The clones last ten minutes. 56
• Limit: After using the technique, she is weakened and cannot use her Martial Soul for nine days. 56

Eight Spider Lances

Zhu Zhuqing absorbed the Eight Spider Lances, an External Soul Bone from a Man Faced Demon Spider more than 2,000 years old. Dai Mubai gave it to her because its darkness, poison, mobility, and endurance benefits complement her assassin-style combat far better than his own metal-aligned White Tiger abilities. 42 43

• Raises all physical attributes by 50% while activated. 43
• Increases speed by 100%. 43
• Allows climbing and powerful jumping, expanding her mobility beyond ground movement. 42
• Can devour an opponent's Soul Power and convert it for her own use. 43
• Absorbs poison and provides potent detoxification. 43
• Functions as eight sharp, poisonous weapons carrying the Man Faced Demon Spider's neurotoxin. 42 43
• Must remain secret until fully fused, due to the danger of others coveting an External Soul Bone. 43
• Growth potential — evolves alongside her cultivation rather than remaining fixed at its original strength. 43
• Devouring vitality — during the Shadow Ghost-Faced Spider hunt, she drives all eight lances into the beast's abdomen and drains both its Soul Power and vitality until it is completely devoured. 186
• Shadow Ghost-Faced Spider evolution — devouring the 25,000-year beast turns the lances pure black, sharpens their tips, greatly increases their toxins' corrosiveness, and improves their efficiency at absorbing Soul Power. 186

Gengjin Form Hell White Tiger

Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai's evolved Martial Soul Fusion Skill combines the Nine Nether Spirit Cat and Gengjin White Tiger into a gigantic winged tiger infused with white-gold metal energy and dark demonic power. 57

• Their linked minds allow seamless coordination despite it being their first use of the evolved fusion. 57
• The fusion overwhelmed Zhao Wuji in direct combat unless he used his Martial Soul Avatar. 57
• It served as the decisive strike against the 40,000-year Riftgold Demon Tiger, securing the opening for Dai Mubai's fifth Soul Ring. 58
• Dai Mubai estimates its combat power at high-rank Soul Sage level, possibly approaching Soul Douluo level. 57
• By the month before the tournament, their coordination is more practiced and harmonious, and the fusion's power approaches that of an ordinary Soul Douluo. 91
• During a seven-against-two training match, the fusion defeats the preliminary-round team after Dai Mubai targets Oscar to disrupt its flight and recovery support. 91
• They activate their fusion against Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun's Hell White Tiger during the tournament's third round. 151

Two-Headed Ghost Shadow Leopard Left-Leg Soul Bone

Dai Mubai gives Zhu Zhuqing an 80,000-year Two-Headed Ghost Shadow Leopard left-leg Soul Bone, whose attributes closely match her Nine Nether Spirit Cat. She absorbs it in two hours while he stands guard, gaining substantial physical enhancement and the skill Nether Shadow Strike. 79

• Physical enhancement — greatly strengthens her body, particularly her left leg, which she describes as nearly twice as strong as her right leg after absorption. 79
• Shadow concealment — Nether Shadow Strike allows her to instantly merge into a shadow and conceal her presence. 79
• Shadow attack — within thirty seconds of activation, she can attack from any shadow within a hundred-meter range, with attack power increased by 200%. 79
• Tactical versatility — supports ambushes, assassination, rapid repositioning, and escape from the battlefield. 79
• Confirmed use — she uses the skill to disappear during the confrontation with Shi Nian, then attacks from concealment and cuts his throat after Dai Mubai creates an opening. 81
• Countermeasure — Ning Fengzhi's Eight Treasures Heaven-Illuminating Divine Light can reveal her concealment within its illuminated area; Dai Mubai explicitly identifies Nether Shadow Strike as an ability that cannot remain hidden before it. 125

Equipment / Items

• Pistol — a Soul Power-independent firearm given by Dai Mubai for self-defense before the Star Dou Great Forest expedition; Zhu Zhuqing identifies it as especially valuable for concealed assassination. 29
• Thirty bullets — supplied with her pistol, along with instruction in reloading and safe operation. 29
• Millennium Whale Rubber — Dai Mubai instructed her to consume it daily to strengthen her physique and potentially raise her third Soul Ring absorption limit beyond 3,000 years. 44
• Lovesick Heartbreak Red — Immortal Herb that recognized Zhu Zhuqing's devotion, evolved her Martial Soul, and protects her heart and meridians from a fatal calamity. 55 56
• 80,000-year Two-Headed Ghost Shadow Leopard left-leg Soul Bone — obtained by Dai Mubai from the imperial family's Soul Ring hunt and gifted to her; absorbed to strengthen her physique and acquire Nether Shadow Strike. 77 79
• Tournament reward — as a member of the second team, she receives 100,000 Gold Soul Coins from Dai Tianxing after its undefeated promotion-round performance. She is among the four members excluded from the accompanying grant of Viscount titles. 138

Relationships

• Dai Mubai — Childhood fiancé, cousin, and Martial Soul Fusion partner. Zhu Zhuqing reconciles with him after confronting her feelings of abandonment and pledges to remain at his side regardless of the outcome against Dai Weisi. 25 55 He continues investing in her growth by giving her the 80,000-year left-leg Soul Bone and personally guarding its absorption. Their mutual trust later leads him to appoint her acting captain during his absence. 79 94 They continue fighting together during the tournament and the Shadow Ghost-Faced Spider hunt. After reaching Level 60, Dai Mubai chooses her as his sole companion for the dangerous expedition into the Star Dou Great Forest's core zone to obtain his sixth Soul Ring. 151 186
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister and Dai Weisi's partner. Zhu Zhuqing comes to suspect that Zhu Zhuyun's past hostility may have concealed an attempt to help her escape the succession conflict. 26 Upon returning to Star Luo Royal Academy, she calmly invites her sister to eat with the group, surprising Zhu Zhuyun with her changed attitude. At the subsequent family banquet, she refuses to be provoked by comparisons of their cultivation and teams; Zhu Zhuyun privately envies her affectionate relationship with Dai Mubai. 75 76 During the tournament, the sisters face each other as their respective partners' fusion companions. Zhu Zhuyun later warns Dai Mubai about Dai Weisi's alliance with Spirit Hall and states that she wants to separate herself from Dai Weisi; Zhu Zhuqing admits her to the room and hears the warning. 151 155
• Ning Rongrong — Teammate and romantic rival for Dai Mubai's attention. Ning Rongrong's closeness with him initially provokes Zhu Zhuqing's jealousy, though Zhu Zhuqing later explains her prior claim through their childhood engagement and family duty. 21 26 They cooperate against Shi Nian, with Ning Rongrong enhancing Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai while Zhu Zhuqing attacks from concealment. 81 Ning Rongrong's speed amplification also supports Zhu Zhuqing's flanking attacks against Plant Academy and her eliminations against the Spirit Hall Team. 148 169
• Zhao Wuji — Shrek instructor and later a key protector of Dai Mubai's faction; he tests Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai's fusion skill and acknowledges its strength. 57
• Zhu Tianxiong and Liu Yemei — Her parents, the Nether Duke and Duchess. They receive Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai warmly when the couple returns to the Nether Duke's Estate. 76
• Zhu Chengfeng — Grandfather and previous Nether Duke. After becoming a Level 92 Titled Douluo, he secretly protects Dai Mubai's forest expedition and witnesses Zhu Zhuqing's coordinated attack against Shi Nian. 70 77 80 81
• Dai Lingling — Fellow second-team member and Dai Mubai's younger sister. She is appointed vice-captain alongside Zhu Zhuqing's acting captaincy to help oversee the team during Dai Mubai's absence. 73 94
• Ma Hongjun — Long-standing teammate whose frontal fire attacks complement her speed and flanking tactics. Against the Spirit Hall Team, his area stun creates the opening for Zhu Zhuqing to eliminate Zhang Ping, while he knocks Li Kai out of the arena. 169
• Oscar — Teammate whose Rainbow Auspicious Cloud Sausages enhance her performance in the grand finals, working alongside Ning Rongrong's support to strengthen her rapid attacks. 148 169

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival at Shrek Academy

Zhu Zhuqing arrives at Shrek seeking Dai Mubai, recognizes him during registration, and is shaken by his four Soul Rings. She passes Shrek's entrance examination at Level 27 and joins the other successful applicants in the fourth test. 10 11

During Zhao Wuji's test, she attacks with Nether Hundred Claws but cannot overcome his defense. Zhao Wuji knocks her unconscious, and Dai Mubai catches her before she falls. 12

Soul Arena and Reconciliation

Zhu Zhuqing loses her one-on-one Soul Arena match to Tang San because the arena format limits her stealth and assassination strengths. Watching Dai Mubai compete beside Ning Rongrong pushes her to reconsider her own hesitation and act more decisively. 22

She later calls Dai Mubai aside, confronts him about his departure from Star Luo, and accepts his promise that he will not abandon her again. Their reconciliation establishes them as committed partners in both love and the succession struggle. 25

External Soul Bone and Shrek Separation

Before leaving Shrek for independent training, Dai Mubai secretly gives Zhu Zhuqing the Eight Spider Lances. She endures the painful fusion and gains major boosts to speed, attributes, poison use, endurance, and Soul Power. 42 43

When Dai Mubai returns three months later, Zhu Zhuqing openly embraces and kisses him, confirming how much their relationship has changed from their first cold reunion. 51

Immortal Herb Evolution

After leaving Shrek with Dai Mubai's faction, Zhu Zhuqing receives the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. The flower acknowledges her after she declares unwavering devotion to Dai Mubai, then evolves her Hell Spirit Cat into the Nine Nether Spirit Cat. 55 56

Her new nine tails unlock the Shadow Clone survival technique and strengthen her Martial Soul resonance with Dai Mubai. Together, they establish the evolved Gengjin Form Hell White Tiger fusion skill. 56 57

Return to the Star Luo Empire

Zhu Zhuqing returns to Star Luo as Dai Mubai's acknowledged fiancée and political ally. Her evolved Martial Soul impresses Emperor Dai Tianxing and Empress Zhu Wanting, while its near-perfect compatibility with Dai Mubai strengthens their position in the succession contest. 66 67

At Star Luo Royal Academy, she joins Dai Mubai's second team and later reaches the Rank 39 bottleneck through intensive training. 74 77

Her return also brings a reunion with her family after more than half a year away. Zhu Tianxiong and Liu Yemei warmly welcome her and Dai Mubai, while Zhu Zhuyun tries to undermine her confidence by emphasizing the first team's superiority. Zhu Zhuqing calmly agrees with her sister's remarks rather than becoming defensive, leaving Zhu Zhuyun frustrated and increasingly envious of the couple's happiness. 76

Left-Leg Soul Bone and Fourth Soul Ring

Dai Mubai gives Zhu Zhuqing the 80,000-year Two-Headed Ghost Shadow Leopard left-leg Soul Bone after receiving it from his father. She initially hesitates over its value, but accepts his reassurance and absorbs it under his protection. The bone pushes her through the Level 40 bottleneck and grants Nether Shadow Strike. 77 79

She joins the second team's Star Dou Great Forest expedition alongside Zhao Wuji, Yang Wudi, and Bai He. The younger members fight Soul Beasts themselves for practical experience, and Zhu Zhuqing obtains a 9,000-year Dark Moon Nether Fox fourth Soul Ring. Its compatibility with her Martial Soul and the earlier Soul Bone enhancement raise her to Rank 44 Soul Ancestor. 80

Confrontation with Shi Nian

After the younger members complete their Soul Ring hunts, Dai Mubai leads them back to a frontier town while the elders search for Zhao Wuji's eighth Soul Ring. Dai Mubai encounters Shi Nian at their hotel and takes Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong out with him to draw the hostile Soul Sage into attacking; neither girl initially knows that he is setting a trap. 80

Shi Nian uses an illusion to lead the trio outside town. When Dai Mubai confronts him, Ning Rongrong provides support, Zhu Zhuqing disappears into the shadows through her left-leg Soul Bone skill, and Dai Mubai attacks directly. Zhu Zhuqing exploits the resulting opening to cut Shi Nian's throat, after which Dai Mubai finishes him. Their coordinated victory is witnessed by Zhu Chengfeng, who has been secretly protecting the expedition. 81

Tournament Preparation and Acting Captaincy

Zhu Zhuqing remains at the academy to cultivate while Dai Mubai undertakes his western-border military expedition. By his return three months later, she has advanced from Level 44 to Level 45. The team then begins an even more demanding training program in preparation for the tournament. 83 90

One month before the tournament, she reaches Rank 49 and joins Dai Mubai in testing the seven-member lineup intended for the preliminary and advancement rounds. Their Hell White Tiger defeats the team after disrupting Oscar's essential support, though the opponents' coordinated flight and attrition tactics provide a meaningful challenge. Dai Mubai decides that he, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong will remain out of those early rounds to preserve their strongest abilities for the grand finals. 91

When Dai Mubai leaves with Ning Rongrong for Heaven Dou, he appoints Zhu Zhuqing acting captain and Dai Lingling vice-captain. Zhu Zhuqing accepts responsibility for leading the team through the qualifiers, reassuring him despite her reluctance to part. Dai Mubai publicly reinforces her authority and asks the team to follow her leadership. 94

The team completes an undefeated qualifier run, which Dai Mubai praises after returning to Star Luo Royal Academy. It subsequently sweeps the promotion matches without either him or Zhu Zhuqing entering the arena. Dai Tianxing rewards the members before they depart for Spirit City under imperial escort; during the journey, Dai Mubai notes that Zhu Zhuqing is the only member whose cultivation has not advanced another level. 134 138

Grand Finals and Tournament Championship

Zhu Zhuqing first displays her evolved Martial Soul and four-ring configuration in the tournament arena during the grand finals' opening round against Plant Academy. Her nine tails and Ultimate Darkness Attribute help reveal the second team's previously concealed strength. 147

With Oscar's Rainbow Auspicious Cloud Sausage and Ning Rongrong's amplification, she joins Ma Hongjun and Yang Pojun in the offensive. While Ma Hongjun burns through the plant defenses and Yang Pojun disrupts the opposing formation, Zhu Zhuqing attacks from the flank and throws opponents out of the arena. She eliminates Plant Academy's final member to secure the victory. 148

In the third round, she and Dai Mubai activate their Martial Soul Fusion Skill against Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun's Hell White Tiger. The first team is eliminated, ending its tournament run. 151 155

During the subsequent rest period, Zhu Zhuqing recognizes and admits the disguised Zhu Zhuyun when her sister comes to warn Dai Mubai that Dai Weisi has allied with Spirit Hall to kill him and secure the throne. Dai Mubai accepts the warning and reassures Zhu Zhuqing that he has already anticipated the betrayal. 155

Against the Spirit Hall Team, Zhu Zhuqing bypasses Yan's defense and eliminates the support Soul Master Xu Yu. She then ejects Hu Liena and Xie Yue, who have already been gravely wounded by Dai Mubai. Coordinating with Ma Hongjun, she uses Nether Shadow Step to kick the stunned Zhang Ping out of the arena while Ma Hongjun eliminates Li Kai. She withdraws with the other teammates when Dai Mubai agrees to face Qian Renxue alone. 169

The second team wins the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. During the return journey, Zhu Zhuqing breaks through the Rank 50 bottleneck, leaving only a fifth Soul Ring between her and Soul King status. The team's return to Star Luo City is met with a public celebration of its victory over Spirit Hall. 176

Fifth Soul Ring and Eight Spider Lances Evolution

After the tournament, Zhu Zhuqing joins the preparations for another Soul Ring hunt alongside Ning Rongrong and the other companions who have reached cultivation bottlenecks. Her fifth ring requires a rare darkness- and speed-compatible beast between 20,000 and 30,000 years old, whose concealment and escape abilities make locating and capturing it particularly difficult. 181 185

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing fight a 25,000-year Shadow Ghost-Faced Spider together. Dai Mubai briefly stuns it with Two Forms Gengjin Divine Light, allowing Zhu Zhuqing to approach through the shadows and drive her Eight Spider Lances into its abdomen. She holds on despite its struggles and completely devours its Soul Power and vitality. 186

Absorbing its Soul Ring raises her to Level 53 and grants the assassin-oriented fifth Soul Skill, Nether Spider Kill. Devouring the spider also evolves her Eight Spider Lances into sharper, pure-black weapons with stronger corrosive toxins and more efficient Soul Power absorption. The beast does not drop an additional Soul Bone. 186

When Dai Mubai subsequently reaches Level 60, he declines the group's offer to accompany him in search of his sixth Soul Ring. Because of the danger posed by the Star Dou Great Forest's core zone, he decides that only Zhu Zhuqing will accompany him. 186

Notable Quotes

“I am certain that you are the man I, Zhu Zhuqing, am willing to follow for the rest of my life—the man I love.” 55

“I understand. Go without worrying. Leave the qualifiers to me.” 94

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