Xiao Wu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Wu (小舞); she introduces “Wu” as the character meaning “dance” 5.
Alias(es)	Soft-Boned Charming Rabbit — her Soul Fighting Arena title 67.
Species/Race	Hundred-thousand-year Soft Bone Rabbit transformed into human form 92 101 107.
Gender	Female 5.
Affiliation	Nuoding Academy; later Shrek Academy and the Shrek Seven Devils; Three-Five Combination with Tang San 5 15 67 97.
Occupation/Role	Student and close-combat Power Attack System Battle Soul Master 67.
Martial Soul	Soft Bone Rabbit; also announced as Jade Rabbit in arena introductions 9 15 67.
Status	Sacrifices herself to Lin Ye while believing he is Tang San; ultimately passes into Douluo’s renewed reincarnation cycle 102 162.
First Appearance	Arrives at Nuoding Academy’s Dorm Seven and challenges Tang San 5.

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 29, two-ring Soul Grandmaster	9	Displays her Soft Bone Rabbit martial soul and two yellow soul rings during Shrek’s entrance examination.
Third soul ring formation	29	Begins condensing her own third soul ring after Er Ming carries her away from the soul-hunting party. Er Ming guards her; the passage does not specify the resulting skill or ring color.
Rank 31	67	Confirmed during Shrek’s match against the Imperial Fighting Team. Introduced as a Close-Combat Power Attack System Battle Soul Master.

Background / History

Nuoding Academy and Shrek Admission

Xiao Wu first appears at Nuoding Academy’s Dorm Seven shortly after Tang San defeats Wang Sheng and becomes its leader. She immediately asks who the boss is and challenges Tang San, introducing herself with an insistence that her name’s “Wu” means “dance” 5.

She later travels from Nuoding City to Suotuo City with Tang San. At the Rose Hotel, she catches him when Dai Mubai’s White Tiger Vajra Transformation sends him flying. Both subsequently pass Shrek Academy’s registration test at rank twenty-nine 7 8 9.

Arena Fighting and the Star Dou Expedition

At the Soto Great Soul Arena, Xiao Wu and Tang San register as the Three-Five Combination after a clerk writes “five” instead of her intended “dance.” In her opening individual match, Qingbao underestimates her petite appearance, but she defeats him easily using flexibility techniques 15.

During Shrek’s soul-hunting expedition, Xiao Wu becomes visibly distressed when Oscar prepares to kill a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent. Later, Er Ming arrives to reunite with her, but Zhao Wuji mistakes his approach for an attack. The confrontation ends with Er Ming carrying Xiao Wu away and Tang San setting off alone to search for her 24 28 29.

Xiao Wu orders Er Ming to stop hurting Tang San and reprimands him for endangering her friends. Concerned that Tang San might act recklessly, she intends to return quickly, but first takes the opportunity to begin forming her third soul ring under Er Ming’s protection 29.

Shrek’s Rebuilding and Team Battles

After Shrek’s destruction, Xiao Wu remains beside Tang San and credits him with much of the team’s success in earning money through arena matches. She also joins the students in accepting Yu Xiaogang’s promised intensive training 45.

Against the Imperial Fighting Team, she follows Tang San’s tactical directions, helps eliminate Dugu Yan, and joins Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun in attacking Yu Tianheng 67. When Tang San returns from six months of special training, she eagerly greets him and firmly rejects Tai Long’s attempt to claim her as his possession 79.

Identity Exposure and Separation

During the tournament finals in Spirit City, Bibi Dong publicly identifies Xiao Wu as a transformed soul beast and orders her seized. Xiao Wu breaks down in tears, while Flender pleads that she has never harmed anyone. Shrek escapes during the subsequent confrontation between Lin Ye’s allies and Spirit Hall 92 96 97.

Once the fugitives reach the Star Dou Great Forest, Flender and Liu Erlong argue that Xiao Wu’s exposed identity makes continued travel dangerous for everyone. Despite Tang San’s protests, she agrees to return to the forest. Tang San promises to find her within five years, and she leaves trusting that they will reunite 97.

Deceived Sacrifice

Six months after their separation, Xiao Wu lives near Star Lake under Da Ming and Er Ming’s protection. Lin Ye targets her hundred-thousand-year soul ring and uses Sparkle’s mask to impersonate Tang San. He approaches the lake as an apparently bloodied fugitive pursued by Spirit Hall fighters 101.

Believing Tang San is in danger, Xiao Wu abandons hiding and asks Da Ming to save him. After the pursuers are destroyed, the impostor collapses. Da Ming judges his apparent injuries fatal and explains that a soul-beast sacrifice is the only way to restore him. Xiao Wu willingly gives up her life, believing she is saving Tang San 101 102.

Her sacrifice restores Lin Ye’s body and becomes his scarlet hundred-thousand-year sixth soul ring. Da Ming recognizes the deception only after the process is complete. Lin Ye reveals himself and escapes, pursued by Xiao Wu’s enraged guardians 102.

Aftermath and Final Fate

Lin Ye later tells the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect elders that Xiao Wu willingly sacrificed herself to him, omitting the impersonation that prompted her decision. Her sacrifice helps raise him to level sixty-six 107.

Years later, Da Ming and Er Ming reveal the truth to Tang San. They sacrifice themselves to strengthen him, entrusting him with avenging Xiao Wu 142.

In the final chapter, Lin Ye tells the defeated Tang San that Xiao Wu and Ah Yin acknowledge him as their master. The provided account does not explain how this allegiance developed. Xiao Wu and Ah Yin subsequently pass naturally into Douluo’s renewed cycle of reincarnation 162.

Appearance

• Scorpion braid: A distinguishing feature of her first appearance at Nuoding Academy 5.
• Rosy face and petite build: Her youthful, delicate appearance leads Qingbao and spectators to underestimate her fighting ability 5 15.
• Rabbit ears: Described as a rabbit-eared girl when she greets Tang San at Shrek 79.

Personality

Xiao Wu is assertive and competitive. She challenges Dorm Seven’s leader immediately upon arriving, corrects the arena clerk’s mistake in her team name, and impatiently tells Qingbao to stop talking and fight 5 15. She also has a playful streak, struggling to suppress her laughter after Lin Ye burns off Zhao Wuji’s hair 11.

Her loyalty centers strongly on Tang San, but extends to her other friends. She comforts him during his despair, rejects Tai Long’s possessive behavior, and admonishes Er Ming for hurting people she cares about 29 35 76 79. Her distress over soul-beast hunting contrasts with the expedition’s need to acquire soul rings 24.

Her devotion ultimately makes her vulnerable to Lin Ye’s impersonation. Convinced that Tang San is dying, she accepts sacrifice despite its fatal cost and even asks Da Ming to turn away so he will not witness her death 102.

Abilities & Skills

Close-Combat Fighting

A Power Attack System fighter whose demonstrated combat emphasizes flexibility rather than brute force 15 67.

• Uses flexible techniques to overcome Qingbao’s harder fighting style and win decisively 15.
• Coordinates attacks with Tang San and Shrek’s frontline fighters 67.

Soul Ring Condensation

As a transformed soul beast, Xiao Wu can form her own soul ring 29.

• Begins condensing her third ring without killing another soul beast 29.
• Has Er Ming guard her while she concentrates on the process 29.

Soul-Beast Sacrifice

Xiao Wu can willingly burn her life and soul into pure energy, becoming a human Soul Master’s soul ring 102.

• Replenishes the recipient’s depleted body and power 102.
• Bypasses ordinary restrictions on soul-ring age and placement 102.
• Costs the sacrificer’s life; her sacrifice produces Lin Ye’s hundred-thousand-year sixth ring 102 107.

Voice Transmission

• Privately scolds Er Ming through a voice transmission, threatening never to speak to him again unless he stops attacking 29.

Relationships

• Tang San — Her closest companion and love interest, whom she addresses as “Brother” or “San.” His promise of protection sustains her hope during their separation; her attempt to save him is exploited by Lin Ye 29 97 101 102.
• Er Ming / Titan Giant Ape — Protective guardian who calls her Sister Xiao Wu. His impulsive reunion endangers her friends, but he obeys her reprimand and guards her ring formation 28 29.
• Da Ming / Azure Bull Python — Guardian at Star Lake. He explains sacrifice to her, discovers Lin Ye’s deception too late, and later gives his life to empower Tang San for revenge 101 102 142.
• Lin Ye — Fellow Shrek applicant who later targets her soul ring. He impersonates Tang San and becomes the unintended beneficiary of her sacrifice 9 101 102.
• Flender — Shrek’s dean; defends her character when her identity is exposed, then arranges her return to the forest for safety 92 97.
• Bibi Dong — Orders her capture after exposing her soul-beast identity at the tournament finals 92.
• Tai Long — Unwanted pursuer whose possessive claims and attempted contact she openly rejects 79.

Notable Quotes

“My name's Xiao Wu. Wu, as in dance!” 5

“Er Ming, the next time you sense my presence, watch from a distance first. Don't act rashly, or you might hurt my friends.” 29

“As long as Brother San can live, I'll do anything. Da Ming, please tell me!” 102