Zhongli

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhongli (钟离)
Alias(es)	Geo Archon; Morax; God of Contracts and Wealth; Lord of Geo
Species/Race	Deity / Geo Archon
Gender	Masculine
Affiliation	Yin Kong's party; Cunning Rabbit House
Occupation/Role	Mentor; combatant; sculptor
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 12

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 20	13	Yin Kong raises Zhongli to Level 20 and equips him with a Level 20 Black Tassel Spear. Further advancement is halted by the lack of Teyvat-specific ascension and talent materials.

Background / History

Zhongli is drawn by Yin Kong through the [Bonds of the Time · Zhongli] Wish banner. Unlike a conventional controllable game character, he arrives as a self-aware avatar capable of independent thought and direct communication with Yin Kong. He immediately recognizes that the Traveler is facing a threat far beyond his current strength and offers his assistance. 12

His avatar is disconnected from Teyvat and cannot receive supplies from it, severely restricting his initial strength. Zhongli identifies the need for substitute ascension materials in this world, while also recognizing that Yin Kong's system-based growth operates by principles unfamiliar to him. 13

After becoming Yin Kong's mentor, Zhongli teaches him spear fundamentals, force application, cultivation through breath and qi regulation, elemental understanding, talismans, and the importance of developing personal comprehension rather than blindly imitating another fighter's techniques. 19 23 24 49

Appearance

Zhongli appears as a tall, heroic man whose composed presence immediately gives Yin Kong and Paimon a sense of security. 12

• Golden eyes that can evoke instinctive fear in supernatural beings. 14
• Carries a black Black Tassel Spear while fighting. 13
• Has a youthful appearance contrasted by a voice described as ancient and weathered. 49
• Possesses a Geo-aligned Genshin Eye distinct from the other agents' Visions. 49

Personality

Zhongli is calm, polite, observant, and exceptionally difficult to rattle. Even when confronting overwhelmingly stronger enemies, he assesses the situation methodically, warns his allies of risks, and looks for the most effective available solution. 13 127

As a mentor, he emphasizes principles over imitation. He believes that system-granted strength has limits and urges Yin Kong not to squander his potential, instead encouraging training that will remain meaningful even without the System's support. 23 24 49 55

He is humble about his own contributions, often describing decisive interventions as merely “what little” he could do. However, he is stern when evil must be eliminated and insists on careful preparation rather than reckless action. 14 44

Abilities & Skills

Geo Archon Authority

Zhongli wields immense Geo power, though the strength available to his avatar is constrained by character level, unupgraded talents, equipment, and access to Mora. 13 23

• Creates Geo constructs to reinforce attacks and control the battlefield. 13
• Forms the Jade Screen Shield, though it can only briefly withstand attacks from an enemy vastly above his level. 13
• Summons and controls golden Geo spears with enough precision to pin individual Narrow Ghost Shadows within a demon tide. 42
• Uses rock spears to construct a large-scale Demon-Quelling Incantation that seals and destroys the Level 45 Ogre's Calamity. 43
• Calls down Planet Befall, destroying a vast demon horde and yielding enough experience to raise multiple party members to Level 20. 62
• Destroys the Level 93 Abyssal Gate · Sagzoto with Vortex Vanquisher. 129

Mora-Fueled Divine Power

Mora is not merely currency to Zhongli; it is described as his flesh, blood, and divine power. He can refine it into temporary power when conventional character progression is insufficient. 14

• Converts 300,000 Mora into a condensed golden droplet to restore his power temporarily. 13 14
• Uses this restored power to overpower and mark the Chameleon Witch. 14
• Can contend with Archon-level threats when supplied with sufficient Mora. 127 129
• High-output battles rapidly consume Mora; a brief engagement against Tartaglia and the mimic Osial costs more than 200,000 Mora. 129

Talismans and Demon Suppression

Zhongli employs Liyue-style talismans and seals against demons, spirits, and Abyss-related entities. 13 14

• Applies a Demon-Quelling Incantation through his spear, dealing 37,659 damage to the Chameleon Witch's initial body. 13
• Inscribes a talisman within the Chameleon Witch to control her resurrection-capable form, forcing her to self-destruct and retreat. 14
• Uses talisman formations to restrain hostile spirits and seal powerful demons. 43
• Teaches Yin Kong bone-setting methods, immortal talismans, and combat applications of talismanic arts. 19 84

Martial Arts and Spearmanship

Zhongli's martial skill remains formidable even while his avatar is restricted. He combines precise footwork, spear technique, and battlefield awareness rather than relying solely on raw power. 13 128

• Identifies and exploits enemy weak points, instantly defeating the Chameleon Witch's initial form despite the level gap. 13
• Evades a superior opponent's attacks long enough to create an opening despite being outmatched in speed and strength. 13
• Overpowers the Abyss-corrupted Tartaglia in close combat within seconds, piercing his shoulder despite Tartaglia's enhanced speed and strength. 128
• Refines Yin Kong's posture and force application, allowing Yin Kong's one-handed sword Normal Attack talent to break through to Level 3. 24

Knowledge and Mentorship

Zhongli serves as Yin Kong's primary source of analysis regarding supernatural phenomena, the Abyss, elemental power, and cultivation. 20 23

• Explains that demons emerge from cracks between illusion and reality and seek acknowledgment to enter the real world. 20
• Recognizes that time transcends the seven elemental powers. 20
• Detects the instability of Conan Edogawa's soul and suspects the influence of Yatagarasu's golden crow feather. 22
• Explains that Divine Keys grant authority, but their practical strength depends on the wielder's understanding and application of elemental power. 23
• Warns that an Abyssal Gate possesses part of the Spatial Authority and could establish a direct route for Abyss monsters if it regained its strength. 127

Craftsmanship and Faith

Zhongli is capable of creating divine structures and high-value sculptures from ordinary materials. 49 55

• Carves a modified Statue of the Seven from white marble, allowing Yin Kong to awaken Geo Elemental Power. 49 55
• Alters the statue to avoid attracting unnecessary attention while preserving its function. 55
• Uses leftover marble to carve a sculpture of Jueyun Karst, which Suzuki Sonoko purchases for one billion yen. 55
• Infuses limited spatial power into the statue, enabling the surrounding plaza and apartment building to function as a partial Serenitea Pot. 56
• Confirms that people in the Detective Conan world can generate power of faith comparable to Teyvat's inhabitants. 50

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black Tassel Spear — Zhongli's Level 20 polearm during his early battles in Tokyo. 13
• Requiem Artifact set — A fully upgraded three-star set acquired by Yin Kong for Zhongli before the Ogre's Calamity incident. 42
• Vortex Vanquisher — Zhongli's ultimate technique used to destroy the Abyssal Gate · Sagzoto. 129
• Statue of the Seven — A modified Geo Archon statue Zhongli carves from white marble to channel faith and awaken Yin Kong's Geo power. 49 55

Relationships

• Yin Kong — Summoner, party leader, and student. Zhongli acts as Yin Kong's mentor, strategist, and most reliable safeguard in major supernatural conflicts. 12 23 24 129
• Paimon — Ally and familiar companion. Paimon openly trusts Zhongli's ability to protect the party, while Zhongli treats her with patience and courtesy. 13 14 50
• Kaedehara Kazuha — Fellow mentor to Yin Kong. Zhongli advises Kazuha to teach Yin Kong how to understand nature and combat principles rather than copy individual techniques. 49
• Ono Yoko — Yin Kong's associate and a contributor to the faith supporting the Statue of the Seven. Zhongli considers a fraction of her level of faith sufficient for Yin Kong's immediate needs. 49
• Suzuki Sonoko — Admirer of Zhongli's sculptures. She purchases his Jueyun Karst sculpture for one billion yen and later seeks to commission further work. 55 76
• Tartaglia — Former adversary during the Sagzoto crisis. Zhongli fights and restrains the Abyss-corrupted Harbinger, then offers to acknowledge his existence so he may remain in the world. 128 130

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Chameleon Witch Incident — Zhongli is summoned amid Vermouth's attack, fights the Level 59 Chameleon Witch while restricted to Level 20, then uses Mora-fueled divine power and a control talisman to defeat her temporary form. 12 13 14
• Early Mentorship — He begins training Yin Kong in medicine, cultivation, spearmanship, elemental application, and talismans while warning him against dependence on system-based growth alone. 19 23 24
• Ogre's Calamity — Zhongli suppresses Narrow Ghost Shadows, seals the Ogre's Calamity with a Demon-Quelling Incantation, and helps recover the twelve cursed Maple Leaf Gold Coins. 42 43
• Statue of the Seven — He creates a modified Geo Archon statue, granting Yin Kong access to Geo Elemental Power, revealing nearby World Boss locations, and establishing a limited Serenitea Pot area. 49 55 56
• Sagzoto Abyssal Gate — Zhongli warns the party of the gate's Spatial Authority, battles the corrupted Tartaglia and mimic Osial, buys time for Yin Kong's strategy, and destroys the gate with Vortex Vanquisher. 127 128 129
• Post-Sagzoto Development — Following the acquisition of the Great Cauldron of Myriad Phenomena, Zhongli's talent materials can finally be converted into usable forms, potentially allowing his restricted abilities to be restored. 130

Notable Quotes

“All the silver currency circulating on this continent is my flesh and blood.” 14

“The system's power has limits; level ninety is the limit for us [characters].” 23

“Teaching someone to fish is better than giving them a fish.” 49

Trivia

• Zhongli dislikes seafood. 108
• He declines the idea of becoming an idol, though he promises Yin Kong and Paimon that he may perform for close companions if he finds suitable inspiration. 50
• Despite earning Cunning Rabbit House one billion yen through sculpture, he is not considered a professional sculptor. 55 76
• His presence is so dependable that Yin Kong worries he has begun treating Zhongli as an “external brain” for every difficult decision. 52