Story, World & Core Themes
Explore the narrative, setting, and ideas that shape Soul Land.
Story
High-level synopsis and narrative focus.
Tang San, a prodigy of the Tang Sect, commits the unforgivable crime of stealing secret lore. Content to end his life, he jumps from Hell's Peak, but is reincarnated into a different world: Soul Land. Here, every person has a spirit of their own, and those with powerful spirits can practice their spirit power to rise and become Spirit Masters. Tang San awakens a 'useless' Blue Silver Grass spirit, but also possesses the powerful Clear Sky Hammer and his memories of Tang Sect techniques. Joined by his friends, the 'Shrek Seven Devils', he embarks on a journey to reach the pinnacle of the spirit world.
World
Setting, cultures, and distinctive elements.
A world where martial souls (spirits) are the essence of power. People awaken their spirits at age six. Spirits can be tools, plants, or animals. To become a Spirit Master, one must cultivate spirit power and hunt Spirit Beasts to obtain Spirit Rings, which unlock new skills.
Spirit Hierarchy: Ranks range from Spirit Scholar (Rank 1-10) to Titled Douluo (Rank 90-99) and God (Rank 100). Every 10 ranks require a new Spirit Ring to advance.
Factions: The world is divided by major powers including the Spirit Hall (Wuhun Hall), the two great empires (Heaven Dou and Star Luo), and the Seven Great Clans.
Themes
Core ideas and recurring motifs.
Tang San combines his innate twin spirits with the discipline of his past life.
Loyalty and Teamwork: The bond of the Shrek Seven Devils is central, proving that a coordinated team beats individual strength.
Destiny and Defiance: Challenging established hierarchies and the corrupt Spirit Hall.