Zhou Yue

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhou Yue (周越)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Spirit Cloud Sect; Danqing Peak
Occupation/Role	True Disciple; Illusion Realm player
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 87

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 1; fifth-grade Earth Spirit Root	125	Reached level 1 by killing sunlight-vulnerable monsters for Experience Orbs; awakened an Earth Spirit Root after struggling to keep pace with his companions.
Foundation Establishment attempt	133	Refined a fifth-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, but failed the 99-strike Thunder Tribulation and resurrected with abnormal statuses.
Mid-stage Spirit Transformation	213	Broke through within Immortal-Demon Supremacy after his team defeated the Demonic AI; also comprehended the Heavenly Prison technique.
Perfected late-stage Transformation God Realm	604 605	Insight gained from repeated spars with the Buddha Carver and refining Karmic Fire brought him to the threshold of the Refining Void Realm. He had not yet completed that breakthrough.

Background

Zhou Yue is a Spirit Cloud Sect True Disciple and Lin Qingxuan's disciple. Before joining the sect, his family was destroyed, leaving him and his younger sister Zhou Qiaoling to depend on one another. Rumored to have been born under a calamitous fate, he learned from Lin Qingxuan to resist that fate through cultivation and rose to become a True Disciple of Danqing Peak. 87

He regards his life as being shaped by a calamitous fate and repeatedly seeks ways to break free from it, including through games and cultivation breakthroughs. He later declares that his destiny has been broken, though extraordinary misfortune continues to follow him. 92 99 100

He begins his cultivation journey in the survival-themed Illusion Realm, where he eventually gains a fifth-grade Earth Spirit Root. His Foundation Establishment attempt is disastrous: a 99-strike Thunder Tribulation kills him, after which he resurrects charred and afflicted by lingering abnormal statuses. 125 133

Zhou Yue's real-world fortune is later described as exceptionally strong, in contrast to his persistent bad luck inside Illusion Realms. Lu Ze suspects that realms which suppress cultivation and root bones allow the misfortune Zhou Yue overcame through cultivation to reassert itself; this remains his theory rather than a confirmed explanation. 370

Personality

Zhou Yue is competitive, resilient, and proud. Setbacks—particularly those caused by his poor luck—frustrate him, but rarely stop him from trying again. He is eager to prove himself against opponents and can rush into danger when provoked. 99 152 260

He is also capable of adapting quickly during games. He uses ambushes, terrain, movement tools, and team coordination effectively, though he sometimes underestimates enemies or becomes distracted by valuable loot. 153 261 264 279

His generosity can outweigh his interest in game resources. While playing as Li Ang, he spends every coin he has earned on an Immortal Garment for Sutier, accepting that he will have fewer resources for skills. He also comes to regret treating an unproductive Pal as disposable after realizing that the creatures at the team's base need food and care. 315 501

Abilities & Skills

Combat Ability

Zhou Yue is a notably capable close-range fighter in competitive Illusion Realm modes.

• Soloed multiple opponents while securing Spirit Stones in Bed Wars. 152
• Uses Wool to increase speed and obstruct pursuers. 153
• Successfully raced for and collected 100 Chaos Shards, using the opening created by Mu Yawen's harassment. 154
• Used a charged kick with straw sandals to knock Chu Feiyu away from behind. 261
• Damaged Wanzi Daoren's armor despite being disadvantaged by Wanzi's Golden Armor and Saber. 262
• Killed fourteen players during his team's escape from Tianren City, earning the Naraka: Bladepoint title of War God. 267
• Became a capable fighter in Immortal Abyss Continent Operation, holding down the approach to Ascension Base's bridge and stopping repeated attacks during his team's defense. 366 368

Tactical Adaptability

He can identify opportunities and alter his approach mid-fight.

• Proposed luring Wanzi Daoren toward Zhong Yi and Mu Yawen to create a three-on-one engagement. 262
• Coordinated with Mu Yawen after being robbed, using their ultimate moves to defeat the ambushers. 265
• Developed a tactic around Ji Canghai's ultimate, although a lantern unexpectedly knocked him out before it could succeed. 272
• Exploited Jiang Lingfeng's reliance on blade-repelling and Blade Vibration by striking with an unarmed punch instead of a weapon. 279
• Used Zhong Yi's advice to recall a Pal at the instant of an incoming attack, exploiting its brief invulnerability to survive repeated assaults from a stronger Direhowl. 502
• Won an Arena match against Zhong Yi by attacking the trainer instead of trying to overcome Zhong Yi's powerful elemental Pal combination. 533 534

Heavenly Prison Technique

Zhou Yue comprehended the Heavenly Prison technique after defeating the Demonic AI alongside his team. 213

Karma Fire Azure Lotus Art

Zhou Yue cultivates the Karma Fire Azure Lotus Art. His familiarity with its power lets him recognize the Karmic Fire sealed within Sekiro's Buddha Carver. After prolonged sparring with the Carver, Zhou Yue refines a surge of Karmic Fire outside the Illusion Realm, producing a black-and-red fire lotus over Danqing Peak and advancing toward the Refining Void Realm. 574 602 604 605

Ji Canghai Ultimate

In Naraka: Bladepoint, Zhou Yue can activate Ji Canghai's ultimate and transform into a flame-covered dragon god, enhancing his combat ability. 279

• Used the transformation while dueling Jiang Lingfeng. 279
• Combined a stun punch with repeated Rising Dragon attacks to keep Jiang Lingfeng airborne. 279

Swordsmanship and Deflection

In Sekiro, Zhou Yue learns enemy attack patterns through repeated deaths and improves his timing for attacks, Deflections, and evasions. He earns the first Normal-difficulty kill against the Ashina General and later defeats Gyoubu Masataka Oniwa without taking damage. His eighty defeats against the Buddha Carver likewise teach him to deflect a rapid three-strike sequence and nearly settle their spar. 574 583 604

Equipment / Items

• Fifth-grade Foundation Establishment Pill — refined and consumed during his failed breakthrough attempt. 133
• Secret Realm Pass — received from Zhou Qiaoling; resets equipment, items, and stats upon entering the Secret Realm. 134
• Longsword — blue-quality weapon found in a golden Loot Pile. 261
• Purple bow and arrows — found while searching Xihe Courtyard. 264
• Golden armor — discovered with zero durability; he attempted to repair it before being ambushed and robbed. 264
• White Tang Blade — used against Jiang Lingfeng after he discarded his chipped purple blade. 279
• Invader Core — obtained after narrowly defeating three Rampaging Pals in a special event; he returns to refine it. 540
• Scattered Prayer Beads and Gourd Seed — rewards for his first kill of the Ashina General in Sekiro. 574
• Ashina Style Swordsmanship manual — received from the Tengu-masked Isshin Ashina after completing a quest to hunt hostile “rats.” 601

Relationships

• Zhou Qiaoling — His sister. They share resources and frequently tease each other; she is supportive of him but also exploits his bad luck for amusement. 125 134 189 Their rivalry continues when she captures a Direhowl he failed to catch, engineers his death beneath a giant Tombat, and loots his dropped supplies. 502 510
• Lin Qingxuan — His master. Lin Qingxuan attempts to help Zhou Yue overcome his calamitous fate during Three Kingdoms Kill. 99 He is delighted when Zhou Yue approaches a breakthrough after refining Karmic Fire. 605
• Zhong Yi — Friend, teammate, and frequent gaming rival. Zhong Yi provides strategic guidance, while Zhou Yue admires his analysis but also mocks his poor performances. 135 154 203 205 Their rivalry extends to the Palworld Arena, where Zhou Yue defeats him by targeting Zhong Yi directly. Zhong Yi also intends to reserve the tower boss Li Wei as an ally for Zhou Yue. 534 545
• Mu Yawen — Friend and teammate. The two cooperate effectively in combat, with Zhou Yue often supplying tactical direction and Mu Yawen providing aggressive pressure. 154 265 Zhou Yue later asks Mu Yawen for advice after struggling against Sekiro's Red Oni, whom Mu Yawen defeats on the first try. 576
• Lu Ze — Creator of the Illusion Realm games Zhou Yue plays. Lu Ze encourages him through losing streaks and later offers him an Immortal-grade skin in gratitude for his help. 101 224 Zhou Yue also benefits from Lu Ze's tactical coaching and gains cultivation insight through an encounter in Lu Ze's Sekiro realm. 408 605
• Jiang Lingfeng — Opponent defeated by Zhou Yue's “Wok Tossing” combo. 279
• Sutier — In Zhou Yue's version of Li Ang's story, his care for Sutier includes buying her an expensive Immortal Garment. She says she wishes he were her older brother, leading to an awkward misunderstanding when he objects. 315
• Li Moran — Fellow Spirit Cloud Sect True Disciple and formidable rival in games. Zhou Yue learns from her movement during a spar, later fights alongside her, and faces her in a Palworld Arena match. 160 408 534
• The Buddha Carver — A Sekiro recluse whose Karmic Fire shares an affinity with Zhou Yue's cultivation. Their repeated spars improve Zhou Yue's combat skill and lead to insight that advances his cultivation. The Carver acknowledges his progress and asks Zhou Yue to kill him if a future need arises. 602 604 605

Story Role / Major Arcs

Four Together and Three Kingdoms Kill

Zhou Yue participates in the “Four Together” challenge with Zhong Yi, Mu Yawen, and Zhou Qiaoling. His cursed luck repeatedly triggers traps, culminating in his fall into magma after a platform disappears. 92 93

In Three Kingdoms Kill, he attempts to overcome his bad luck through Self-Inflicted Injury and card draws, but repeatedly suffers disastrous Lightning judgments and weak draws. Despite his frustration, he keeps playing and later becomes invested in the game's recharge offers. 99 100 101 104

Cultivation and Secret Realm Survival

Zhou Yue awakens a fifth-grade Earth Spirit Root after falling behind the others in gaining experience. He later attempts Foundation Establishment, but his tribulation strikes him 99 times and leaves him in an embarrassing, status-afflicted state after resurrection. 125 133

After entering a Secret Realm on a lone dirt block, he persists through the challenge under Zhong Yi's remote guidance. 134 135

Bed Wars and Random Events

During Bed Wars, Zhou Yue secures resources, fights multiple enemies alone, and repeatedly coordinates with Zhong Yi and Mu Yawen. He wins the Chaos Orb event by collecting 100 Chaos Shards, only for the resulting Black Curtain to attack him rather than assist him. 152 153 154 155

Demonic Murder

As a novice in Demonic Murder, Zhou Yue receives the Painted Skin role and relies on Zhong Yi's knowledge. After Zhong Yi is accidentally killed, Zhou Yue's genuine grief convinces others that he is a good player; he then resolves to use Painted Skin deceptively. 187 188

He later plays Undertaker and Taotie, but remains plagued by unlucky role interactions and is ultimately outplayed by Zhou Qiaoling's Plague skill despite eliminating the other survivors. 189 190

Immortal-Demon Supremacy

Zhou Yue plays the Barbarian King Heroic Soul and repeatedly confronts Teemo the Great Devil. He draws Teemo away so Zhong Yi can steal towers, then breaks through to mid-stage Spirit Transformation and comprehends the Heavenly Prison technique after the Demonic AI's defeat. 213

He later enters Ranked Mode with Zhong Yi, confidently claiming he can carry him. 214

Ghost Calamity

During the Ghost Calamity, Zhou Yue captures the Ghost Immortal responsible for its source, earning recognition from the Spirit Cloud Sect. 254

Naraka: Bladepoint

Zhou Yue joins Zhong Yi and Mu Yawen in the “Chosen One” mode. He acquires weapons and equipment, fights Wanzi Daoren, and learns firsthand how severely higher-quality gear can determine an engagement. 259 261 262

After being ambushed and robbed, he joins his teammates in retaliation. Against Jiang Lingfeng, he counters a formation that neutralizes weapon clashes by using an unarmed punch to stun him, then chains Rising Dragon attacks into his self-named “Wok Tossing” combo. 264 265 279

Li Ang's Story

Zhou Yue plays through Li Ang's story and earns high scores on its quests. When choosing a gift for Sutier, he spends all his money on the shop's most expensive Immortal Garment rather than reserve funds for learning more skills. 293 315

Immortal Abyss Continent Operation

In the extraction-based Illusion Realm, Zhou Yue proves a strong fighter but repeatedly suffers costly setbacks. After thirteen failed extractions at Ascension Base, he refuses to lower the difficulty and brings expensive equipment; later, he and his teammates adopt Zhong Yi's bridge-camping plan. Zhou Yue quickly recognizes how its positions work together, kills three equipped attackers, and helps hold the bridge against further assaults. 361 365 366 368

His high kill-to-death ratio does not translate into successful extractions. Bizarre failures continue to drain his assets even as he tries to improve his ranking. 402

Palworld

Zhou Yue helps establish and maintain the group's Pal base, then discovers a Secret Realm containing a giant Direhowl. He uses Zhong Yi's recall-dodge tactic to fight it despite his weaker team, but fails to capture it with twelve Pal Spheres before Zhou Qiaoling succeeds. Their sibling rivalry continues when she later uses a giant Tombat to crush him and takes supplies from his dropped bag. 501 502 510

In the Arena, Zhou Yue fields Taifeng, Anubis, and Thunderclap Bird against Zhong Yi. Although Zhong Yi's elemental combination overwhelms his Pals, Zhou Yue wins by attacking Zhong Yi himself. He subsequently faces Li Moran and her sword-transforming Bladefish. 533 534

Zhong Yi plans to leave the tower boss Li Wei for Zhou Yue, who still lacks a tower-boss companion. Zhou Yue instead expresses interest in Cangli, only to learn Li Moran has recruited her. 545 547

Sekiro and Karmic Fire

Zhou Yue repeatedly challenges the Ashina General until he learns the rhythm of its attacks and Deflections, becoming the first player to defeat it on Normal difficulty. He later claims a damage-free first kill against Gyoubu Masataka Oniwa. His victories spur him to explore hidden encounters and compete for further first kills. 574 583

After learning that seemingly friendly characters can be challenged, he spars with the Buddha Carver. Recognizing the Carver's sealed Karmic Fire, Zhou Yue persists through eighty defeats and nearly wins before the fire erupts and Emma ends the encounter. Outside the Illusion Realm, he refines the Karmic Fire stirred by the experience and reaches the perfected late stage of the Transformation God Realm, one step from Refining Void. 601 602 604 605

His improved skill does not make every fight easy: after boasting that he can defeat the Fire Bull, he is repeatedly rammed by it and retreats to watch Zhong Yi's own struggles. 606

Trivia

• Zhou Yue's poor luck is treated as a recurring manifestation of his Calamity Fate. 93 99 100
• During his Foundation Establishment failure, he tries to preserve his dignity by claiming his abnormal state comes from a rare Cultivation Method. 133
• His appearance as Ji Canghai is described as comical enough to make his teammates laugh. 259
• He once retreated from a one-on-one challenge almost immediately after discovering that his opponent had a spear. 260
• His livestream attracts viewers for both his combat skill and his reputation for extraordinary bad luck. 293
• Lu Ze declines a system opportunity to learn Zhou Yue's Karma Fire Azure Lotus Art because he fears acquiring Zhou Yue's misfortune along with it. 574