Xu Sanshi

Biodata

Background

Xu Sanshi belongs to the Netherworld Sect's direct lineage, which preserves the precious Mystic Water Pill and Black Tortoise Pill. His strength and background give him considerable standing among Shrek Academy's students; by his fifth year, he is one of the Outer Court's highest-cultivation core disciples 28 34 40.

The original Dai Youheng tried to ingratiate himself with Xu Sanshi alongside other students expected to become prominent figures. Xu Sanshi recognized his opportunism and remained outwardly courteous but inwardly distant. His dislike became personal when Jiang Nannan accepted medicine from Dai Youheng for her mother while refusing Xu Sanshi's gifts 1 28.

Personality

Xu Sanshi is perceptive about insincere flattery but loses his composure when Jiang Nannan is involved. His jealousy leads him to interpret Dai Youheng's closeness to her as romantic scheming, even after she explains that he helped her in battle. Dai Youheng exploits this predictable reaction to draw him into a planned confrontation 1 35 36.

His pride also makes him confrontational: he demands that Dai Youheng explain why he has not come to “pay his respects,” then becomes furious when pushed aside. Nevertheless, he can restrain himself when consequences are clear, backing down at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion after Bei Bei warns him about its powerful backing 28.

Xuan Zi acknowledges his talent but criticizes his inability to think clearly around Jiang Nannan. Yan Shaozhe likewise considers his emotional instability a serious weakness. After his defeat, Xu Sanshi laughs at Dai Youheng's subsequent elimination rather than reflecting on his own loss 37 38.

Abilities & Skills

Xuanming Shield

His shield martial soul supports both heavy close-range attacks and high-level defense, earning him his reputation as the Outer Court's strongest defender 29 37.

• Wields the shield directly to strike opponents with considerable weight and force 36 37.
• Possesses defensive abilities that Xuan Zi considers strong enough for a Reserve Team substitute 40.
• Its defenses cannot stop Dai Youheng's specialized penetrating palm force, which passes through the shields to damage his internal organs 37 38.

First Soul Skill: Mysterious Underworld Quake

Xu Sanshi slams the Xuanming Shield into the ground to release an outward-spreading shock wave 37.

• Combines physical force with a spiritual assault.
• Attempts to drive opponents back and stun them.
• Dai Youheng avoids the direct impact by slipping into nearby shadows, though the residual force still makes him sway 37.

Second Soul Skill: Mysterious Underworld Shield Formation

The Xuanming Shield splits into smaller shields that circle his body 37.

• Creates a three-dimensional defensive formation without blind spots.
• Protects him from conventional direct attacks.
• Dai Youheng bypasses it with concentrated shadow palm force, disrupting Xu Sanshi's soul power circulation and making the formation waver 37.

Fourth Soul Skill: Black Tortoise Swap

A spatial skill that instantly exchanges Xu Sanshi's position with a target 36.

• Causes no direct damage.
• Uses his purple, thousand-year fourth soul ring.
• Allows him to exchange places with Jiang Nannan, removing her from between himself and Dai Youheng 36.

Black Tortoise Awakening

Xu Sanshi can attempt to force out the incompletely awakened power within his bloodline, temporarily elevating the Xuanming Shield into a true Black Tortoise Shield 38.

• Gathers a large quantity of water-element energy.
• Is intended to enable Black Tortoise Descent, a forbidden move with tremendous power and severe side effects.
• Requires a lengthy, unstable buildup.
• His documented attempt is interrupted by Dai Youheng's attack from behind; the resulting backlash makes him spit blood and lose consciousness. Neither the transformation nor Black Tortoise Descent is completed 38.

Equipment / Items

• Fan — Carries and uses it at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, snapping it shut before confronting Dai Youheng 28.
• Mystic Water Pills — Precious Netherworld Sect medicine that cleanses impurities and improves innate soul power. Bei Bei previously went to considerable lengths to obtain two pills from him 28.
• Black Tortoise Pill — A more potent secret medicine reserved for his sect's direct lineage 28.

Relationships

• Jiang Nannan — His persistent romantic pursuit is unwelcome. She refuses his gifts, condemns his treatment of Dai Youheng, and becomes increasingly disgusted with his jealousy. Her expression still restrains him from making a snide remark after Dai Youheng leaves the academy 28 36 40 41.
• Bei Bei — Companion and confidant. Xu Sanshi asks him for gift advice, while Bei Bei intervenes to prevent him from fighting inside the Treasure Gathering Pavilion 28.
• Dai Youheng — Rival whose former attempts at flattery do not prevent Xu Sanshi from resenting him. Their conflict culminates in Dai Youheng deliberately provoking, defeating, and eliminating him during the reserve selection 1 28 36 37 38.
• Xuan Zi — Oversees his selection match and evaluates him as a possible substitute. Despite recognizing his defensive strength, Xuan Zi upholds his elimination and ultimately selects Zhu Lu 38 40.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Treasure Gathering Pavilion

• Attends the appraisal fair specifically to find something that will please Jiang Nannan 28.
• Confronts Dai Youheng about the gift she previously accepted. Dai jokingly demands one hundred Mystic Water Pills and one hundred Black Tortoise Pills in exchange for the answer 28.
• Is pushed aside, then restrained by Bei Bei's warning. He resolves to settle the dispute during the upcoming core disciple selection 28.

Shrek Seven Devils Reserve Selection

• Enters Xuan Zi's twenty-seven-person free-for-all as a fifth-year core disciple 34.
• Finds Jiang Nannan thanking Dai Youheng and attacks after she rejects his accusations. Dai leads him through the shifting maze toward Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu's hiding place 36 37.
• Suffers internal injuries when Dai's palm technique penetrates his shield formation, then loses consciousness when his forced awakening is interrupted 37 38.
• Receives healing afterward, but his elimination remains final. Dai Huabin takes a reserve position in the eventual seven-person lineup 38 39.

Selection Aftermath

• Continues appearing at Reserve Team training every day despite not being a member, pursuing Jiang Nannan and contributing to the team's difficulties 40.
• Is considered for the substitute position alongside Dai Youheng and Zhu Lu, but Zhu Lu is chosen 40.
• Remains resentful of Dai Youheng and continues watching training from the sidelines after Dai leaves the academy 41.