Cangwu

Biodata

Appearance

Cangwu is a rather burly man. When he summons his Martial Soul, a ferocious giant bear appears behind him 23 25.

History

Xue Qinghe assigns Cangwu to help nine-year-old Huo Linfei obtain a Soul Ring. Cangwu initially assumes the assignment is for a first ring and is astonished to learn that Huo needs his third. He takes Huo to the Star Dou Great Forest, entering only after steadying his breathing and preparing for the forest’s dangers 23 24.

Huo asks for a ten-thousand-year ring from a powerful attacker. Cangwu warns that absorption could be dangerous even for someone whose first two rings are thousand-year rings. He reluctantly agrees to the attempt after Huo argues that they can interrupt it if necessary and raises the prospect of a reward from Xue Qinghe 24.

The next morning, Cangwu traps a twelve-thousand-year Red-Gold Fire Ape and wounds it severely, leaving Huo to deliver the killing blow. He guards Huo as the boy begins absorbing its ring. Two black-robed men then approach and speak of using them as “blood fodder”; when the pair summon sinister spider-like Soul Beasts, Cangwu identifies them as Evil Soul Masters 25.

Personality

Cangwu takes his responsibility for Huo seriously. He keeps watch through the night, repeatedly scans their surroundings, and prepares to intervene at the first sign of trouble during ring absorption. He is cautious about Huo’s ambitious choice, though the possibility of a reward helps persuade him to take the risk 24 25.

Abilities & Skills

Stone Armor Bear

• Cangwu’s Beast Martial Soul manifests as a giant bear. His seven Soul Rings are two yellow, four purple, and one black 23 25.

Gravity Mire — Fourth Soul Skill

• Creates a mire beneath a target. It traps the Red-Gold Fire Ape despite the beast’s struggles and flames 25.

Stone-Shattering Heaven-Shocking Fist — Fifth Soul Skill

• A Soul Power-charged punch. Cangwu strikes the trapped ape’s shoulder and leaves it near death while deliberately holding back 25.

Spiritual Senses

• Scans the surrounding area while searching and standing guard. Despite his vigilance, two black-robed strangers approach to about a kilometer away before he notices them 24 25.

Relationships

• Xue Qinghe — Cangwu’s young master, who assigns him to escort Huo Linfei 23 24.
• Huo Linfei — His charge during the third-ring hunt. Cangwu challenges Huo’s choice of ring, then subdues the chosen Soul Beast and guards him during absorption 24 25.