Zhu Chen

Biodata

History

Service to the Zhu Family

Zhu Chen belonged to a branch of the Zhu Family and had watched Zhu Zhuyun grow up. She trusted him deeply and personally asked him to accompany her to the Martial Soul Library in Spirit City. He served among the Star Luo delegation’s four Soul Douluo guards 27 33.

Martial Soul Library Conflict

When Dai Yan attacked Qian Zong, Ling Yuan moved to break the princess’s leg. Zhu Chen intervened first, catching Dai Yan by the shoulder and meeting Ling Yuan’s attack with his palm. Recognizing that Ling Yuan’s Soul Power exceeded his own, he used the recoil to pull Dai Yan to safety rather than continue a direct contest. Their collision knocked Qian Zong down; Qian Zong then bit himself to produce blood and strengthen his accusation against the delegation 25.

As the confrontation escalated, Zhu Chen withdrew to Zhu Zhuyun’s side at her request. The arrival of Ci Xue and She Long alarmed all four Star Luo guards, who bowed and identified themselves as imperial retainers. Qian Zong nevertheless ordered everyone except Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun crippled 27 29 30.

When Wei Cang called for a coordinated escape, Zhu Chen activated his Martial Soul Avatar and accelerated toward the main doors, carrying Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun. Wei Cang covered the retreat, Chu Yan distracted She Long, and Su Yu evacuated the remaining delegation members 31.

Death

Yue Guan blocked the exit and forced Zhu Chen back into the Library. Zhu Chen passed his charges toward Su Yu and attempted to distract the newcomer, but recognizing the level-95 Chrysanthemum Douluo left him despairing. Yue Guan immobilized the delegation with Aura Barrier, then pierced Zhu Chen’s chest and heart with a Chrysanthemum Battle Blade 32.

Before dying, Zhu Chen struggled to turn toward Zhu Zhuyun but could only spit blood. She cried out for him and wept openly. Qian Zong regretted the killing, having preferred to capture and use him rather than lose an imperial Soul Douluo 32 33.

Personality

Zhu Chen was protective and quick to act under pressure. He intervened immediately to save Dai Yan, then prioritized getting Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun out of danger when the delegation could no longer control the confrontation 25 31.

His judgment was pragmatic rather than confrontational: he recognized Ling Yuan’s superior Soul Power, avoided prolonged head-on combat, and chose flight over fighting She Long. Even when Yue Guan blocked his escape, he tried to create an opening for his charges before recognizing how overwhelming their opponent was 25 31 32.

Abilities & Skills

Shadow Panther Martial Soul

Zhu Chen’s Martial Soul specialized in speed rather than attack or defense; few Martial Souls could match its mobility 31.

• Rapid reactions: Reached Dai Yan before Ling Yuan could cripple her 25.
• Agility combat: Redirected his movement through recoil and evaded Yue Guan’s initial palm strike 25 32.
• Limitations: His Soul Power was lower than Ling Yuan’s, and his speed alone could not overcome Yue Guan 25 32.

Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul Avatar

• Transformed him into a Shadow Panther more than eight meters tall, surrounded by faint, dark Soul Power 31.
• Used during the delegation’s retreat while carrying Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun 31.

Third Soul Skill: Swift Movement

• Temporarily doubled his speed and made his body lighter 31.
• Normally used for surprise assaults during assassination missions; repurposed to escape the Library 31.

Fourth Soul Skill: Shadow Rift Surprise Attack

• Accelerated his movement, transformed his hands into leopard claws, and turned his body into a black afterimage as he slashed toward Yue Guan’s chest 32.
• Zhu Chen withdrew before completing the exchange; the attack caused no documented injury to Yue Guan 32.

Relationships

• Zhu Zhuyun — His younger family member and principal charge. He watched her grow up, earned her deep trust, and died attempting to protect her 31 32 33.
• Dai Weisi — Star Luo prince whom Zhu Chen carried toward the Library’s exit during the retreat 31.
• Dai Yan — Imperial princess rescued by Zhu Chen from Ling Yuan’s crippling attack 25.
• Wei Cang, Chu Yan, and Su Yu — Fellow Soul Douluo guards whose complementary defensive, offensive, agility, and control roles enabled a coordinated escape attempt 31.
• Ling Yuan — Opponent in the initial clash; Zhu Chen recognized that he could not subdue her directly 25.
• Yue Guan — Blocked his escape and killed him with a Chrysanthemum Battle Blade 32.