Wang Zhanbo

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Wang Zhanbo (王展博)
Alias(es)	Wu Di
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Crooked Mouth Dragon King Guild — founder and Guild Leader 37
Occupation/Role	Swordsman; player and leader of Crooked Mouth Dragon King
Status	Active 1589
First Appearance	Mentioned when Chen Yi anonymously sends him coins, a Green-quality longsword, and training advice 23

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Swordsman LV1	37	Obtained after Crooked Mouth Dragon King defeated the Poison Fog Forest treant boss.
Sword Intent LV42	273	Advanced from LV41 to LV42 after losing an arena match to Chen Yi and reaffirming his resolve as a “late-bloomer” protagonist.
Level 41	589	Had reached Level 41 by the time Chen Yi briefed him on Tier 4 time- and space-based abilities.
Level 58	890	Continued growing alongside Ailan and Ma Fei through war-zone combat and special training.
Guardian True Meaning LV50	1056	His original Sword Intent transformed into Guardian True Meaning; he states that his sword exists solely for protection.
Rank 7	1468	Reached Rank 7 and proudly announced the breakthrough to Chen Yi and Chuka.

Background / History

Chen Yi anonymously supported Wang Zhanbo early in his player career, sending 2,000 copper coins, a Green-quality longsword, and advice to prioritize skill mastery over raw attributes. 23

Dissatisfied with the resource monopolies and social maneuvering of large guilds, Wang Zhanbo founded the Crooked Mouth Dragon King Guild in Blue Star. He completed the quest required to establish it in the SAO World, though his members stopped him from registering its deliberately embarrassing name there. 37 The guild’s early core included Ailan and Ma Fei, who handled much of its practical work when Wang Zhanbo became distracted by his theatrics. 37

His rivalry with Chen Yi became a central source of motivation. After refusing to rely on their friendship to kill Ye Huan, Wang Zhanbo resolved to surpass Chen Yi through his own strength and developed a clearer swordsman’s pride. 167 168

Wang Zhanbo’s fortune later surged to a level Chen Yi identified as that of a “half protagonist.” He chose to confront Dynasty Guild on Chen Yi’s behalf and asked Chen Yi to protect his parents and the parents of several guild members in the real world. 406 407

During Crooked Mouth Dragon King’s war against Dynasty, Wang Zhanbo wielded the Bronze Statue of the Swordsman against Dynasty’s superior numbers. Although his side won, the losses left him guilt-ridden. 431 432

Seeking to reform the real world and give future generations a fairer, better-informed future, Wang Zhanbo launched a violent campaign against rival guilds. His actions earned him the feared title “Butcher of War,” even as he came to regret the personal cost—especially after his mother ambushed him and left the scar on his neck. 589 605 640

Appearance

Wang Zhanbo is described as carrying a sharper aura after his growth as a swordsman, “like a drawn blade.” Following the real-world conflict, his usually lively demeanor became more mature, though his scar and habitual theatrics remained. 213 589

• A scar on his neck, inflicted when his mother ambushed him in the real world. 589
• His presence can become as sharp and intimidating as an unsheathed sword. 213
• Often adopts flamboyant poses and is accompanied by self-imposed heroic background music. 37 98

Personality

Wang Zhanbo is loud, theatrical, and deeply committed to viewing himself as the story’s protagonist. He frequently declares future victories, gives himself dramatic titles, and values techniques for their style as much as their practicality. 37 98 272

Behind his foolishness is a stubbornly independent sense of honor. He refuses to exploit his friendship with Chen Yi for easy victories, seeks to surpass him through swordsmanship, and repeatedly chooses dangerous fights to protect those he considers his own. 167 406 1079

The real-world campaign forced him to confront the consequences of his ideals. He became more restrained and ruthless, yet retained his concern for his guild, his parents, and Chen Yi. 589 605 679

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship and Sword Intent

Wang Zhanbo is a highly skilled swordsman whose combat ability relies on speed, technique, sword qi, and an increasingly refined state of mind.

• Uses rapid sword strikes that create translucent afterimages. 272
• Can divide his long sword into six blades: one main blade and five illusory split swords. 272
• Uses Draw Sword Technique to release powerful sword qi capable of cutting apart Chen Yi’s Flame Snake. 272
• Uses Falling Sword Technique to manifest and drop a massive bronze ancient sword. 272
• His sword dao true meaning remained at LV11 even when his real-world body and combat power were suppressed. 605

Shield of Sword Intent

Wang Zhanbo can manifest a defensive shield formed from Sword Intent.

• Blocked the impact of Chen Yi’s attacks during their arena duel, though Heart Fire still burned through during contact. 272
• The shield can be broken by sustained or overwhelming force. 273
• His Guardian Sword Intent and sword qi forge his body, making him exceptionally durable during extended battles. 1110

Guardian True Meaning

His Sword Intent eventually transformed into Guardian True Meaning, changing the purpose of his sword from simple offense to protection. 1056

• Reached Guardian True Meaning LV50. 1056
• Continues training through extreme pain and gravity-based conditioning to gain the strength needed to protect his current life. 1372

Constraint: 100% Bare-handed Parry

Wang Zhanbo possesses a constraint technique that forcibly controls an opponent’s response.

• Forces a target struck by his hand-blade motion to perform a bare-handed parry. 1556
• Can hold even a stronger opponent in place for up to three seconds. 1556
• Restricts Wang Zhanbo as well, forcing him to maintain the hand-blade motion for the technique’s duration. 1556
• Has no direct killing power. 1556

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Flame Seal Sword — Given by Chen Yi after Wang Zhanbo reached Level 41; it later helped him survive his real-world campaign. 589 605
• Bronze Statue of the Swordsman — A powerful combat construct used against Dynasty during the Crooked Mouth Dragon King guild war. 431
• Alchemical Creature — Bronze Puppet — Given to him by Chen Yi before his confrontation with Dynasty. 407
• Sub-element Blade equipment — Obtained to counter Space System opponents who depended on spatial support. 679
• Snowman Set — A gift from Chen Yi that enhances Strength and Agility in sync with background music. 1052 1056

Relationships

• Chen Yi — Childhood friend, rival, and closest ally. Wang Zhanbo calls him “brother,” seeks to surpass him, and will stand beside him without demanding an explanation. 99 167 213 1567
• Ailan — Crooked Mouth Dragon King member and practical organizer. She supports Wang Zhanbo’s leadership but frequently beats him for his antics; she later pursued a relationship with him after he was gravely injured saving guild members. 37 68 1224
• Ma Fei — Necromancer and core guild member. Ma Fei often manages practical matters and bluntly comments on Wang Zhanbo’s shortcomings. 37 99 406
• Wang Jiawang and Ning Zhijuan — His parents. Wang Zhanbo entrusted their safety to Chen Yi when real-world conflict threatened them. 406 428
• Crooked Mouth Dragon King Guild — The group Wang Zhanbo founded and considers his responsibility; despite often being ignored in daily guild discussions, he is recognized as its soul. 37 406

Story Role / Major Arcs

Founding Crooked Mouth Dragon King

Wang Zhanbo breaks away from the politics of large guilds and establishes Crooked Mouth Dragon King, framing himself as a future protagonist while actively developing his swordsmanship. 37

Rivalry with Chen Yi

He repeatedly challenges Chen Yi’s lead, culminating in an arena match where he displays major progress but loses to Chen Yi’s fire techniques. The defeat advances his Sword Intent and strengthens his determination to improve his elemental and spirit resistances. 272 273

Challenge to Dynasty

After gaining protagonist-like fortune, Wang Zhanbo publicly acts to shield Chen Yi from Dynasty Guild. He leads Crooked Mouth Dragon King into a guild war, where the Bronze Statue of the Swordsman becomes one of the forces that turns the battle. 406 431 432

The Butcher of War

Wang Zhanbo wages a one-man campaign across rival guild bases in the real world, relying on swordsmanship rather than superior equipment. The campaign makes smaller guilds surrender, but also leaves him carrying guilt, a scar from his mother, and the reputation of the “Butcher of War.” 589 605 640

Fighting for Chen Yi

When Chen Yi remains absent for decades, Wang Zhanbo repeatedly enters the battlefield alone to grow stronger and search for a way to help him, returning severely injured each time. 1079 When Chen Yi is later badly wounded, Wang Zhanbo is already waiting among the gathered players. 1105

Notable Quotes

“Meaning is found by oneself, not given by others.” 605

“A Swordsman must possess pride!” 168

“It’s time to let Dynasty know that ‘Old Thief Yi’ is under my protection, and no stray cat or dog can bully him!” 406

Trivia

• Wang Zhanbo regularly imagines or plays heroic background music for himself, including during combat and business negotiations. 37 98 213
• He claims that many of his ultimate moves were learned from comic books. 866
• Chen Yi’s farm is noted to have an unusually high chance of “spawning” Wang Zhanbo. 1224
• Despite calling himself the protagonist, Wang Zhanbo is regularly knocked unconscious or physically punished by Ailan. 68 866 1242