Huang Shaojie

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Huang Shaojie (黄少杰)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Great Chu Imperial Guard; Seven Peaks Alliance; Ascension Gate
Occupation/Role	Imperial Guard officer; Pacification Commissioner; military commander; Seven Peaks Alliance Leader
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Postnatal First Level	3	Reached within two hours after cultivating the Wind God Leg internal method.
Xiantian / Innate Realm	7	His cultivation is identified as Xiantian after he captures a Japanese spy.
Peak Innate Triple Layer	27	Recorded at the time he receives the first six forms of the Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms.
Innate Ninth Level	50	His cultivation allows him to resist the Full Moon Scimitar's mental influence without suffering qi deviation.
Third-Rank Grandmaster	121	Promoted after the conflict with Ouyang Liangliang and the Iron Fork Society.
Fourth-Rank Grandmaster, great accomplishment	152	The Nine Yang Divine Skill grants over a century of cultivation and refines his True Qi.
Fifth-Rank Grandmaster	177	Breaks through after receiving thirty years of Internal Cultivation for dismantling part of the Japanese spy network.
Eighth-Rank Grandmaster	279	Reaches this realm after receiving one hundred years of Internal Cultivation for saving the Seven Peaks Sword Sect.
Ninth-Rank Grandmaster, great accomplishment	324	Gains one hundred years of Internal Cultivation and the Earth Evasion Technique.
Great Grandmaster	333	Advances after receiving 108 years of Internal Cultivation upon returning from a 108-day mission.
Intermediate Great Grandmaster	412	Receives two hundred years of Internal Cultivation for killing Funamura Shunsuke and annihilating 60,000 Japanese Pirates.
Late-stage Intermediate Great Grandmaster	416	Receives another two hundred years of Internal Cultivation after killing a Japanese Great Grandmaster and destroying 20,000 pirates.
Peak Great Grandmaster / martial arts limit	468	Reaches the world’s stated martial-arts limit after Persia submits to Great Chu; receives 500 years of Internal Cultivation and Golden Core Elixirs.

Background / History

Huang Shaojie is a modern man who awakens after transmigrating into the body of his historical counterpart: the formerly wastrel son of wealthy Suzhou merchant Huang Baiwan. His father secures him an Imperial Guard position through a bribe to Squad Leader Zhu Shi. On reporting for duty, Huang obtains the Capture God System, the Insight Technique, and the opening forms of the Wind God Leg. 1

He rapidly distinguishes himself in the Suzhou Imperial Guard by exposing and capturing a Japanese Pirate spy, then rises from Captain to Squad Leader. His victories in major investigations—including the Tax Silver Robbery Case, Japanese Pirate conspiracies, and the pursuit of the Seven Great Villains—lead to repeated promotions and transfer to the Capital. 6 16 27 90

In the Capital, Huang becomes a central Imperial Guard operative against Japanese spies, criminal societies, and political threats. His accomplishments bring him into contact with the Pacification Commissioners, the imperial court, Prince Ning, Princess Pingyang, and rival restoration forces. 151 177 227 333

He later commands military operations against Annan, Japanese Pirate invasions, and Persia. His battlefield achievements earn him major court titles, while his personal power reaches the Peak Great Grandmaster realm. 336 412 458 468

Appearance

Huang Shaojie is described as tall, well-built, handsome, and refined, with sword-like eyebrows, star-like eyes, a high nose bridge, and an elegant bearing. 234 356 466

• Around eight chi tall, with a slender but strong physique. 308
• Often wears official Imperial Guard attire, including a blue Squad Leader brocade robe and later a Flying Fish Robe. 16 356
• Uses disguises extensively, including a fake mustache and complete alterations to his face and build. 234 308
• In battle, is seen in a red cloak while flying on a sword. 417

Personality

Huang Shaojie is composed, practical, and highly confident in his abilities. He initially prefers the comfortable life of a pampered young master over career ambition, but repeatedly accepts dangerous cases and responsibilities when circumstances demand it. 7 90

He is observant and strategic, frequently using deception, disguise, feigned weakness, and interrogation to obtain information before acting. His Insight Technique reinforces his investigative style, allowing him to draw conclusions from crime scenes, portraits, and hidden mechanisms. 49 105 138 233

Despite his ruthlessness toward enemies—particularly spies, assassins, traffickers, and invading forces—he shows loyalty to those close to him. He protects Huang Manor, values Xiao He’s safety, repays Lu Changkong’s kindness, and earns soldiers’ loyalty by crediting their courage rather than claiming all glory for himself. 62 92 152 416

Abilities & Skills

Capture God System

A system acquired when Huang joins the Imperial Guard. It rewards him with martial arts, Internal Cultivation, equipment, and other abilities after missions or sign-ins. 1 27 177

• Grants major martial arts such as the Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms, Nine Yang Divine Skill, Heavenly Frost Fist, and Cloud Dispelling Palm. 27 151 187 209
• Provides enormous quantities of Internal Cultivation, driving his rapid breakthroughs. 279 333 412 468
• Does not always fulfill his requests; it refuses to help him merge divine skills into Three Points Return to One Qi. 209

Insight Technique

A perception and analysis technique used for investigation, identification, and discovery. 1

• Detects a secret underwater passage mechanism at the bottom of a well. 49
• Allows Huang to memorize and examine the portraits of the Seven Great Villains. 73
• Helps him identify irregularities in corpses and infer that Luo Ming was murdered rather than died by suicide. 138
• Lets him perceive hostile attitudes and analyze evidence at crime scenes. 338 390

Wind God Leg

A Peerless Martial Art and Huang’s foundational technique, combining devastating kicks with exceptional movement speed. 1 64

• Its first three forms are obtained upon joining the Imperial Guard; the final three forms complete the art later. 1 63
• Includes Strong Grass in the Wind, used to strike Ouyang Liangliang repeatedly. 118
• Includes Swift as Thunder and Wind, the fourth form Huang teaches Wu Zhen. 92
• Its ultimate move, Divine Wind’s Furious Howl, can contend with Black Tortoise’s Dragon Elephant Prajna Divine Skill. 119 171 172
• Its lightness aspect enables Huang to pursue and instantly cripple a Fifth-Rank Grandmaster. 70

Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms

A Peerless Divine Skill acquired as a reward for solving the Tax Silver Robbery Case. 27

• Huang initially receives the first six forms. 27
• Produces dragon-like palm force and can collapse structures. 50 64
• Is highly demanding on Internal Cultivation during extended combat. 312
• Used to kill approximately 2,000 soldiers while escaping with Wu Di. 291

Indestructible Vajra Technique

A Peerless body-protection divine skill that grants extreme durability. 35

• At its second stage, Huang cannot be harmed by opponents below the Great Grandmaster realm without exceptional weapons or techniques. 108
• Combined with the Nine Yang Divine Skill, it allows him to withstand Black Tortoise’s overwhelming palm force without injury. 152 172
• Withstands fireballs, steel darts, and lightning from the Persian Great Magician Adrian. 379
• Blocks masses of magical and martial attacks while Huang assaults the Persian Imperial Palace. 466

Nine Yang Divine Skill

A Peerless Divine Skill that greatly improves Huang’s cultivation, defense, healing, and counterforce. 151 152

• Directly advances him to Fourth-Rank Grandmaster great accomplishment after cultivation. 152
• Enhances the Indestructible Vajra Technique and creates damaging backlash against attackers. 152
• Can heal severe injuries and counter the cold poison of the Xuanming Divine Palm. 121 416
• Forms a protective shield that repels incoming arrows back at attackers. 417

Heavenly Frost Fist

A Peerless Martial Art capable of generating overwhelming cold and freezing targets. 187

• Can freeze rivers with its eleventh stance, Frost River Reflection. 187
• Its final stance, Frost Absolute Under Heaven, can freeze thousands of troops but requires Great Grandmaster cultivation for its full power. 187
• Freezes the Dark Wolf King and defeats Divine Moon Cult protectors in conjunction with Cloud Dispelling Palm. 271
• Freezes more than 20,000 fleeing Japanese soldiers before shattering them. 437

Cloud Dispelling Palm

A Peerless Divine Skill obtained after Huang rescues captive women and destroys a bandit stronghold. 209

• Powerful but consumes substantial energy. 209
• Its seventh form, Tearing the Sky and Dispelling Clouds, destroys Fire Dragon Flame Bullets and attacks airborne opponents. 221
• Can be used simultaneously with Heavenly Frost Fist against separate enemies. 271

Movement, Disguise, and Other Techniques

• Disguise Technique — Allows major changes to Huang’s face, body shape, and apparent identity. 179 308
• Bone Shrinking Technique — Obtained with one hundred years of Internal Cultivation after saving the Seven Peaks Sword Sect. 279
• Earth Evasion Technique — Taoist technique acquired upon reaching Ninth-Rank Grandmaster great accomplishment. 324
• Shifting Form and Changing Shadow — Enables near-instantaneous movement; used to appear behind and kill Austin. 354 378
• Sword Flight — Allows aerial travel and battlefield mobility. 417 460
• Three Points Divine Finger — Used to instantly kill the Persian Golden Knight Austin. 378
• Buddha’s Palm — A divine technique used against Japanese Pirate forces. 417 462
• Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Origin — Divine-level martial art rewarded after Huang kills 80,000 Japanese troops; summons thousands of flying swords. 437 462
• Emperor Heaven Mad Thunder — Sacred Heart Technique ultimate move that annihilates hundreds of thousands of Persian troops. 468

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Embroidered Spring Blade — Issued upon his promotion to Imperial Guard Squad Leader. 16
• Full Moon Scimitar — A demonic blade capable of affecting the minds of users below the Grandmaster realm; Huang uses it to kill five Innate Eastern Ocean warriors with one slash. 49 50
• Spatial Storage Ring — Used to carry wealth, silver notes, and the heads of the Seven Great Villains. 86 87
• Mystic Frost Sword — High-grade Magic Tool gifted by Liu Shengjie in gratitude for saving Liu Yiyi. 497
• Golden Core Elixirs — Ten pills rewarded after Persia submits; intended to assist a breakthrough into the Golden Core realm. 468

Relationships

• Huang Baiwan — Father; a wealthy Suzhou merchant who bribes Zhu Shi to secure Huang’s initial Imperial Guard post and takes immense pride in his son’s achievements. 1 27
• Xiao He — Household servant treated by Huang as family; he refuses to take her to the Capital because of the danger. 3 92
• Xiao Qiuyue — Imperial Guard superior, combat partner, and lover; their bond develops from professional interest into mutual affection and intimacy. 7 62 105 108
• Niu Ren — Suzhou Imperial Guard Commander of a Thousand; recognizes Huang’s talent, rewards his achievements, and repeatedly promotes him. 63 70 87
• Lu Changkong — Huang’s first disciple; Huang teaches him the Nine Yang Divine Skill to repay his kindness and save him from Xuanming cold poison. 152 367
• Vermilion Bird — Pacification Commissioner and later intimate partner; Huang resists her initial seduction out of loyalty to Xiao Qiuyue, but their relationship later deepens. 151 234
• Dongfang Bubai — Divine Moon Cult leader and partner; Huang heals her injuries and teaches her Shifting Form and Changing Shadow. 354
• Nangong Feixue — Admirer and supporter who openly cheers for Huang’s victories. 271 378
• Xiang Qingyang / Princess Pingyang — Imperial princess and later Empress; Huang assists her campaigns and becomes Imperial Son-in-Law. 336 412 458
• Liu Shengjie — Ascension Gate Sect Master; gifts Huang the Mystic Frost Sword and accepts him as a regular disciple after Huang saves Liu Yiyi. 497
• Liu Yiyi — Liu Shengjie’s daughter; supports Huang’s decision to join the Ascension Gate. 497 503

Story Role / Major Arcs

Suzhou Imperial Guard

Huang begins as a newly appointed Captain, obtains the System, and rapidly rises through the ranks by exposing Japanese spies and solving cases. He becomes Squad Leader, Battalion Commander, and eventually Probationary Commander of a Hundred. 1 16 27 70

Japanese Pirate Investigations

He uncovers Japanese Pirate networks operating through merchants, temples, inns, and spy cells. He kills the leaders of the Dongsheng Merchant Association, destroys spy operations in the Capital, and repeatedly defeats high-ranking Japanese martial artists. 63 68 177 179

Seven Great Villains Case

Sent alone to pursue the Seven Great Villains of Lingnan, Huang kills all seven within half a month. The achievement establishes his reputation and prompts his transfer to the Capital as Commander of a Hundred. 73 86 90

Capital Cases and Political Intrigue

In the Capital, Huang investigates human trafficking, Ministry of Revenue corruption, assassinations, and Japanese espionage while navigating Prince Ning, the Pacification Offices, and Western Shu restoration forces. 105 151 177 233

Seven Peaks Alliance

After saving the Seven Peaks Sword Sect and defeating the Divine Moon Cult’s protectors, Huang accepts the position of Seven Peaks Alliance Leader, gaining influence throughout the martial world. 271 278

Military Campaigns

Huang aids Princess Pingyang in the Annan campaign, leads forces against Japanese Pirate invasions, and becomes the Great General Who Conquers Barbarians. His victories win him the allegiance of coastal commanders and soldiers. 336 412 416

Persia

He defeats the Persian Golden Knight and Great Magician, later destroys invading Persian armies, invades the Persian Imperial Palace alone, and forces King Charles to surrender Persia to Great Chu. 378 379 462 466 468

Ascension Gate

After entering a higher cultivation world, Huang joins the Ascension Gate as a regular disciple, receives the Mystic Frost Sword, and studies Palm Thunder and formations. 497 503

Trivia

• Huang was initially a wastrel in his original body’s public reputation, creating a stark contrast with his later refinement, martial talent, and investigative skill. 1 3
• He is only twenty when promoted to Imperial Guard Squad Leader. 16
• He teaches martial arts to trusted allies, including Wu Zhen, Xiao Qiuyue, Lu Changkong, and Dongfang Bubai. 92 187 152 354
• He declines an Ascension Gate Elder position, choosing to join as a regular disciple to avoid sectarian complications. 497