Jiang Tao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Jiang Tao (姜涛)
Alias(es)	Taozi; Brother Tao
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Fifth High School; Elite Class / Training Camp; later Modu Martial University
Occupation/Role	Martial arts student; Chen Mo's close friend, desk mate, and sparring partner
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 11

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Fifth-grade Martial Disciple	11	Initial known realm; Zhao Qiankun used him as Chen Mo's replacement sparring partner during martial arts class.
Sixth-grade Martial Disciple	11	Broke through under Zhao Qiankun's pressure, joking that Chen Mo would have to call him "Big Brother."
Sixth-grade strength confirmed	20	Tested at 605 kg maximum force and ~603 kg average force, matching about 60 Qi and Blood.
Basic Saber Technique — Major Accomplishment	20 21	Advanced after repeated sparring with Chen Mo, becoming one of the few students in class with a martial technique at Major Accomplishment.
Blood/Qi increase after Fierce Beast Meat	25	Reached 621 kg maximum force and 617 kg average force; estimated vitality increase of about 1.5 points.
Monthly test improvement	47	Recorded 637 kg highest pure strength, 635 kg average strength, and 14 m/s speed.
Ninth-grade Martial Disciple	134 138	Reached 90 Blood Energy/Vitality, shocking classmates because he had advanced rapidly in a short time.
Vitality Value 97	166 167	Near breakthrough to Martial Artist; estimated he needed about two more weeks at his pace.
Martial Artist	180	Confirmed by Li Mengxue's congratulations; Jiang Tao credited Chen Mo's resources for the fast breakthrough.
Martial Master	251	Broke through during/after Training Camp; he and Lin Xiaoyan became the fastest-progressing members of their team.
Great Martial Master	493	His pre-reset physique is described as Great Martial Master level before Chen Mo has him disperse his cultivation.
Cultivation dispersed and rebuilt	493	Abandoned his accumulated True Essence to switch to Chen Mo's superior cultivation method; Chen Mo purified the dispersed True Essence for him to reabsorb.
Second-grade Martial Artist	493	Reached during rapid re-cultivation after absorbing purified attribute-less True Essence.
Third-grade Martial Master	493	Advanced to Third-grade Martial Master within five hours after rebuilding his cultivation.
First Rank Martial Emperor	495	Broke through after refining Chen Mo's pill, but lacked experience and still thought of himself as weak.
King Grade Fierce Beast combat milestone	507	Defeated a King Grade Fierce Beast stronger than himself after extended combat training with Chen Mo's clone.

Background / History

Jiang Tao was Chen Mo's desk mate for all three years of high school and his regular sparring partner in practical martial arts classes. His father was a Martial Artist, giving Jiang Tao better family conditions and access to more nutrition than Chen Mo, but he never acted superior because of it 11.

When Chen Mo was injured, Jiang Tao repeatedly messaged him, called Chen Mo's father, and wanted to visit him. After Chen Mo recovered, Jiang Tao came to his home early in the morning with gifts for Chen Wan'er, including snacks and Nutritional Supplements for her health 11 18.

Jiang Tao trained with Chen Mo at Wuji Martial Arts Gym, where they rented cultivation rooms, sparred, tested strength, and compared their saber techniques. He offered to help investigate Chen Mo's mysterious attack but backed down when Chen Mo refused to put him in danger 19 20 23.

At school, Jiang Tao repeatedly defended Chen Mo when classmates mocked his crippled Dantian or tried to exploit his status. He refused Liang Feng and Ma Jun on Chen Mo's behalf when they tried to guilt-trip Chen Mo into giving free guidance, and he argued with classmates who called Chen Mo a waste 53 101.

After Chen Mo became much stronger, Jiang Tao was bullied by Song Hao's group. Chen Mo helped him force apologies from the bullies, and Jiang Tao later demonstrated his own growth by defeating Song Hao and three teammates in a match 116 316.

During Training Camp, Jiang Tao teamed with Lin Xiaoyan and others to hunt Fierce Beasts. Their team matured through combat, showing vigilance even when Chen Mo suddenly appeared to help them dismantle a Tusked Boar corpse 232.

Later, Jiang Tao entered the Lost City abyssal rift alone, underestimated the danger, ran out of True Essence and pills, and was nearly killed by a pack of Fierce Beasts. Chen Mo arrived in time, healed him, scolded him, and used the crisis as a turning point to rebuild Jiang Tao's cultivation and raise him to Martial Emperor 490 491 492 493 495.

Appearance

Jiang Tao is exceptionally tall and muscular, with a physique that contrasts sharply with Chen Mo's earlier smaller frame 11 26.

• Stands about 1.9 meters tall 11.
• Has bulging muscles and a brawny build 11.
• Initially appears physically stronger than Chen Mo, though Chen Mo later surpasses him in actual blood energy and strength 26.
• Uses combat suits during higher-level field training; Chen Mo gives him a new one after rescuing him in the abyssal rift 491.

Personality

Jiang Tao is cheerful, straightforward, and not deeply scheming. Chen Mo feels at ease around him because he is sincere and treats him as a close brother rather than a social stepping stone 11.

He is generous but knows Chen Mo's principles. He has lent Chen Mo cultivation resources, brings gifts for Chen Wan'er, and later accepts Chen Mo's help only after being pushed to do so 11 18 167.

Jiang Tao is loyal and protective. He defends Chen Mo against classmates, worries about Chen Mo's Dantian, and once promises that after becoming a Martial Artist, he will search outside the city for a heavenly treasure to repair it 53 100 101.

He is also cautious around people with powerful backgrounds. Although he suspects noble scions may be connected to Chen Mo's attack, he chooses not to act without proof because his father is only a low-rank Martial Artist and his family could be ruined 22.

After nearly dying in the Lost City, Jiang Tao becomes more resolute. He accepts that begging Fierce Beasts would be useless and decides to fight to the end, later vowing never to enter an abyssal rift alone again 490 492.

Abilities & Skills

Martial Cultivation

Jiang Tao progresses from a mid-level Martial Disciple to Martial Emperor, with much of his later growth enabled by Chen Mo's resources, pills, and personal guidance.

• His original cultivation method is Earth-grade Mid-rank, but its recovery speed is limited in emergencies 491.
• Chen Mo gives him a superior cultivation method and has him disperse his old cultivation to rebuild from scratch 493.
• The new method absorbs and converts energy far faster than his previous one 493.
• After reaching Martial Emperor quickly, he lacks the mindset and experience of an expert, forcing Chen Mo to train him through real combat 495.

Saber Technique

Jiang Tao specializes in saber combat and uses Basic Saber Technique throughout his early training.

• Reaches Major Accomplishment in Basic Saber Technique after sparring with Chen Mo 20 21.
• Recognizes flaws in his saber technique after losing to Chen Mo and chooses to correct them through practice 23.
• Uses a Long Saber and Saber Qi against high-level Fierce Beasts after becoming Martial Emperor 495.
• Against the Unicorn Giant Lizard, his Saber Qi cannot break through the beast's tongue defense, showing his lack of practical mastery despite his realm 495.

Physical Combat

Jiang Tao's strength improves steadily through school training, resources, and later realm breakthroughs.

• Sixth-grade Martial Disciple strength: around 600 kg per strike 20.
• Later school test: 637 kg highest pure strength, 635 kg average strength, and 14 m/s speed 47.
• Defeats Song Hao, disarms him, and handles multiple attackers without panic 316.
• After training with Chen Mo's clone, defeats a King Grade Fierce Beast stronger than himself 507.

Battlefield Awareness

Jiang Tao becomes more cautious and observant through school conflicts and Training Camp.

• Avoids provoking noble scions despite suspecting them in Chen Mo's attack 22.
• Does not disturb Chen Mo during training because interrupting insight is taboo 21.
• Questions Chen Mo's sudden appearance in the wilderness to confirm his identity before relaxing 232.
• Identifies his own combat shortcomings after prolonged fighting, especially his lack of methods for dealing with enemies 507.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Long Saber — Used as his main weapon in later combat and abyssal rift battles 490 492 495.
• Space Ring — Gifted by Chen Mo with cultivation resources, breakthrough materials, and Martial Artist breakthrough insights worth over five million yuan 167.
• Energy Drinks — Buys expensive drinks at Wuji Martial Arts Gym to replenish fatigue during training 21 22.
• Nutritional Supplements — Brings them for Chen Wan'er because he knows her malnutrition condition 18.
• Combat Suit — Receives a new combat suit from Chen Mo after being rescued in the Lost City 491.
• Jade tablet — Contains cultivation methods and martial skills given by Chen Mo 492 493.
• Pills / jade box / jade bottles — Gifts from Chen Mo, including a pill that raises his strength toward Martial Emperor and improves aptitude 492 494 495.
• Clone Technique jade pendant — A treasure Jiang Tao gives to Chen Mo as a return gift; it records a powerful clone technique 498 500.

Relationships

• Chen Mo — Best friend, former desk mate, sparring partner, and later mentor; their bond remains brotherly despite the huge gap in strength 11 19 167 492 495.
• Chen Wan'er — Chen Mo's younger sister; Jiang Tao brings her snacks and Nutritional Supplements and treats her warmly 18.
• Father Chen and Mother Chen — Chen Mo's parents; Jiang Tao is familiar with their home, and Mother Chen treats him hospitably 18.
• Zhao Qiankun — Homeroom teacher; his strict special training pressures Jiang Tao into breaking through to Sixth-grade Martial Disciple 11 47.
• Li Mengxue — Initially Jiang Tao's admired school beauty; he keeps his distance because of her cold demeanor and the powerful young masters around her, later calling her Chen Mo's "sister-in-law" 21 22 309.
• Lin Xiaoyan — Teammate and friend; Jiang Tao hunts with her, discusses school choices with her, and repeatedly tells Chen Mo about her feelings 232 251 309 498.
• Song Hao — Bully and later opponent; Jiang Tao is targeted by Song Hao's group, then defeats Song Hao and three teammates in a match 116 316.
• Li Donghai — Classmate involved in school conflicts; Chen Mo forces Li Donghai and others to apologize to Jiang Tao 116.
• Jiang Tao's parents — His family supports his cultivation; after seeing his strength, they believe Chen Mo's help and later reach Grandmaster through Chen Mo's pills 11 510.

Story Role / Major Arcs

High School Companion

Jiang Tao begins as Chen Mo's closest school friend: a three-year desk mate, sparring partner, and friendly rival. Their early rivalry centers on realm breakthroughs, saber technique, and joking over who gets to be "Big Brother" 11 20 23.

Training Partner and Witness to Chen Mo's Rise

At Wuji Martial Arts Gym, Jiang Tao witnesses Chen Mo's rapid improvement firsthand, including Chen Mo's abnormal progress in saber forms. He interprets it as a form of enlightenment and continues training alongside him without jealousy 20 22 23.

Loyal Defender at School

When Chen Mo's Dantian problem becomes a target for ridicule, Jiang Tao refuses to abandon him. He defends him verbally, blocks classmates from exploiting him for guidance, and remains publicly aligned with him 53 100 101.

Training Camp and Martial Examination Era

With Chen Mo's resources, Jiang Tao advances rapidly, joins Training Camp, hunts Fierce Beasts with Lin Xiaoyan's team, breaks through to Martial Master, and aims for Longdu Martial University despite concerns about noble descendants 167 232 251 309.

Abyssal Rift Crisis and Rebirth

Jiang Tao's reckless solo venture into the Lost City nearly kills him. Chen Mo saves him, heals him, gives him new resources, rebuilds his cultivation, and pushes him into Martial Emperor-level training through dangerous battles 490 491 492 493 495.

Return Gift and Continued Growth

Unable to repay Chen Mo directly, Jiang Tao gives him a jade pendant containing the Clone Technique. He then continues gaining practical combat experience under Chen Mo's clone, eventually defeating a stronger King Grade Fierce Beast 498 500 507.

Notable Quotes

"Once I become a Martial Artist, I'll look out for you too! We're good brothers!" 22

"Mozi needs to cultivate. When does he have time to guide you? If you have questions, ask the homeroom teacher!" 53

"If I were afraid of death, wouldn't that be embarrassing for you?" 492

"From now on, if you need anything, just say the word, and I will do my utmost to achieve it to the best of my ability." 508

Trivia

• Jiang Tao and Chen Mo often joke that the stronger one, or the one with the higher realm, gets to be called "Big Brother" 11.
• He admires Li Mengxue early on but avoids approaching her because he understands the danger of offending powerful young masters 21 22.
• He is wealthy enough to casually buy 200-yuan Energy Drinks during training 21.
• He knows Chen Mo well enough that Chen Mo can prove his identity by threatening to reveal old embarrassing secrets between them 251.