Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Zhuqing
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Martial Soul	Netherworld Spirit Cat
Soul Master Type	Agility Attack System Soul Master 88
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; later resolves to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect 78 147
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Star Luo imperial-throne contender; later assumes imperial duties 72 163
Status	Active 220
First Appearance	Chapter 71 71

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 28 Soul Grandmaster	88	Identifies herself as an Agility Attack System Soul Grandmaster during her challenge against Tang San. 88
Soul Elder	94	Absorbs a purple Soul Ring exceeding 2,000 years in age and gains her third Soul Skill, Nether Transformation. 94
Level 32	103	Faces Dugu Yan despite a 17-level gap between them. 103
Level 38	127	Reaches level 38 after a year of near-continuous cultivation in Heaven Dou City. 127
Level 40	128	Breaks through her bottleneck after consuming the immortal herb Lovesick Heartbreak Red. 128
Level 45 Soul Ancestor	128	Absorbs the Howling Moon Celestial Wolf’s fourth Soul Ring, advancing five further levels and obtaining a fourth Soul Skill. 128
Approaching Soul Sage	202	Is close to breaking through to the Soul Sage rank when she reunites with Lu Feng after a year apart. 202

Background

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Star Luo Zhu Family. Her early childhood was affectionate and sheltered by her three older sisters, but this ended when her eldest and third sisters were selected as royal contenders and forced into rivalry. Her third sister’s death, followed by Zhu Zhuqing’s own Martial Soul awakening and selection as a replacement contender, left her trapped in the same succession system. 72

Unlike the members of her family who pursued the throne, Zhu Zhuqing never wanted to compete with her sisters. She planned to flee the Star Luo Empire, relinquish her claim, and preserve the remaining chance for both herself and her eldest sister to survive. However, withdrawal did not remove the danger: Star Luo’s succession system demands that paired contenders demonstrate enough value to remain alive. 72 127 128

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is usually presented in black clothing, with long black hair and a cold, restrained bearing. During Martial Soul possession, her feline traits become pronounced. 77 88

• Her left eye turns dark green and her right eye clear blue while possessed. 88
• Cat ears emerge and sharp claw-like nails extend from her hands during combat. 88
• She possesses a slender but athletic build shaped by sustained physical training. 77
• Her movements are characterized by silence, speed, and fleeting afterimages. 102 103

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing initially appears cold, guarded, and difficult to approach. This demeanor is largely a defense developed under the pressure of Star Luo’s succession struggle; beneath it, she is timid in ordinary life, easily embarrassed, and capable of sincere apologies. 71 72 73

She is intensely disciplined in cultivation and refuses to accept weaknesses in her combat style. Even when facing opponents far stronger than herself, she remains composed and searches for a path to fight back rather than surrender. 86 103 127

Although she dislikes fighting over status or affection, Zhu Zhuqing is not passive. She recognizes political maneuvering, resists being controlled, and gradually grows into a reliable partner willing to shoulder imperial responsibilities for Lu Feng’s sake. 104 109 155 163

Abilities & Skills

Netherworld Spirit Cat

Zhu Zhuqing’s Martial Soul specializes in high-speed movement, close-range claw strikes, stealth, and assassination-oriented combat. Its principal weakness is comparatively low raw attack power, which she compensates for through training, Soul Skills, and her External Soul Bone. 73 86

• Excels in complex terrain, reconnaissance, ambushes, and rapid eliminations. 73 103
• Uses agility to evade stronger opponents and attack from unexpected angles. 88 103
• Can use her claws to pierce the defensive shells of the Shi brothers’ Black Tortoise Turtle Martial Souls. 103

First Soul Skill: Nether Thrust

Nether Thrust enhances Zhu Zhuqing’s speed and manifests silver claws for rapid close-range attacks. It can also help her regain balance and alter direction in mid-air. 76 89

• Grants a major burst of movement speed. 76 88
• Allows sudden repositioning, pursuit, and evasive aerial movement. 89 103
• Combines effectively with her other Soul Skills for high-speed assassination attacks. 106

Second Soul Skill: Nether Hundred Claws

Nether Hundred Claws is a rapid claw-strike technique that increases Zhu Zhuqing’s speed by 10%; every hit further stacks 1% attack power. 76

• Can leave dozens of claw marks on a steel plate in moments and breach two-finger-thick steel. 76
• Its escalating power makes sustained offense increasingly dangerous. 76 89
• Requires time to build momentum and can be interrupted before its full force is realized. 77

Third Soul Skill: Nether Transformation

Nether Transformation is a sustained state-enhancement skill acquired from a more than 2,000-year-old Claw Bear Soul Ring. 94

• Increases both strength and attack power by 50%. 94 106
• Can remain active as long as Zhu Zhuqing has sufficient Soul Power. 94
• Lets her compensate for the Netherworld Spirit Cat’s lower inherent attack power. 86 106

Fourth Soul Skill

Zhu Zhuqing gains her fourth Soul Skill after absorbing the Howling Moon Celestial Wolf’s Soul Ring and advancing to level 45. Its specific effect is not stated. 128

• Her first, third, and fourth Soul Rings can be activated together for overwhelming close-range offense. 137
• With these enhancements, she rapidly defeats three Canghui Academy students. 137

Claw Bear External Soul Bone

Zhu Zhuqing possesses a Claw Bear External Soul Bone, which she regards as her greatest source of confidence when competing against stronger opponents. 94 104

• Strengthens her close-range claw combat. 104
• Enables her attacks to threaten opponents whose defenses normally resist Soul Elder-level fighters. 103 106

White Tiger Spirit Fusion Skill

Zhu Zhuqing can perform a White Tiger-based Spirit Fusion Skill with Lu Feng due to the compatibility between the Netherworld Spirit Cat and White Tiger Martial Souls. 91 92 93

• The first activation occurs accidentally while Lu Feng attempts to heal her. 91
• Their fusion manifests as a giant White Tiger and causes a destructive rampage through Suo Tuo City. 91
• The Dai and Zhu families’ inherited cultivation methods are complementary, allowing light and Netherworld attributes to reinforce one another. 93

Movement and Cultivation Techniques

Lu Feng trains Zhu Zhuqing in several nonstandard techniques that refine her mobility, Soul Power control, explosive force, and Spiritual Power. 78 89 109

• Phantom Step — rapid movement technique that produces afterimages and was recognized by Dugu Yan. 102 103
• Water Walking — a simplified leaf-stepping exercise used to develop precise Soul Power control. 78
• Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect breathing technique — raises her explosive power by approximately 30%. 89
• Simplified Purple Demon Eye — a Spiritual Power cultivation method limited to the Mustard Seed realm. 109

Relationships

• Lu Feng — Her mentor, Spirit Fusion partner, and eventual romantic partner. He trains her, supports her cultivation, and entrusts her with imperial duties; Zhu Zhuqing repeatedly commits to standing beside him. 73 91 147 163
• Dai Mubai — Her intended partner in the Star Luo succession system. His abandonment and later political advances deepen her resentment, and she ultimately rejects his offer to become a nominal Empress. 71 104 129
• Zhu Zhuyun — Her sister and a rival within the Zhu and Dai families’ inherited succession structure. Zhu Zhuyun’s fate helped shape Zhu Zhuqing’s desire to escape the system. 72 147
• Ning Rongrong — Close friend and teammate. Ning Rongrong treats Zhu Zhuqing like an older sister, supports her in battle, and frequently teases her about Lu Feng. 76 84 89
• Tang San — Shrek teammate and sparring partner. Their match ends in a draw, and Zhu Zhuqing chooses to observe his training methods afterward. 89
• Dugu Yan — Lu Feng’s other lover and Zhu Zhuqing’s initial rival. Their conflict begins with Dugu Yan’s jealousy, but later develops into competitive rivalry centered on cultivation progress. 103 104 215

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Escape from Star Luo — Leaves the imperial succession struggle seeking a way for herself and her family to survive outside the throne contest. 72
• Suo Tuo City training — Meets Lu Feng after mistaking him for Dai Mubai, then hires him as a cultivation guide after recognizing his insight into Martial Souls and Soul Skills. 71 73
• Shrek Academy infiltration — Transfers into Shrek Academy, both to strengthen herself and to provide Lu Feng information about its students and teachers. 77 78
• Rise as a Shrek combatant — Acquires her third Soul Ring and External Soul Bone, challenges Tang San to a draw, and becomes a decisive attacker in the conflict with the Royal Fighting Team. 89 94 103
• Tournament advancement — Spends a year cultivating to level 38, then uses Lovesick Heartbreak Red and a fourth Soul Ring to reach level 45 before the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament. 127 128
• Star Luo political role — Supports Lu Feng’s plans in Star Luo and later agrees by contract to take responsibility for imperial duties while he focuses on cultivation and fragment collection. 155 163
• Future Soul Sage preparations — Reunites with Lu Feng while nearing the Soul Sage rank and is offered a route toward the Slaughter God’s Domain and a God-given seventh Spirit Ring. 202 215

Notable Quotes

“He is he, and I am me. We are just classmates, nothing more.” 103

“No matter what decision you make, I will stand by your side.” 146

Trivia

• Zhu Zhuqing purchased her own courtyard in western Suo Tuo City as a personal training ground. 76
• She prepared enough money and cultivation resources to support herself through the Soul King stage after leaving Star Luo. 73
• Her only regular breaks during a year of intensive cultivation in Heaven Dou City were her twice-monthly meetings with Lu Feng. 127