Zong Ge

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zong Ge (鬃戈)
Alias(es)	Lion Flag; Dragon Garment (while impersonating the Dragonman Youth) 253 626
Species/Race	Half-Beastman of Human and Lionman descent 90 452
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Dragon Lion Mercenary Group; commander of his own ship and battle-team forces 269 446
Occupation/Role	Gold-level Fighter, Weapon Master, military commander and trainer 525 695
First Appearance	Chapter 89

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Black Iron-level Fighter	89	Was already Black Iron-level when he led a rebellion against the First Mate after exposing the man’s hoarded food and attempted abduction of Que Shan. 89
Silver-level Fighter	253	His arrival at the Hunter Guild openly projected the aura of a Silver-level Fighter. 253
Peak Silver-level Fighter	261, 269	His Battle Qi cultivation surpassed the Dragonman Youth’s and reached the peak of Silver, with a visible golden luster during training. 261 269 271
Gold-level Fighter	695	Broke through after his arm recovered and after the pressure of his duel with Yue Qian; concealed the advancement before eliminating three Gold-level enemies in a surprise attack. 695

Background

Zong Ge is the son of a Human father but was treated as a bastard because of his Beastman blood. He experienced discrimination within his family, including hostility from his half-siblings and a family elder who rushed him through his rare chance to select equipment from the family armory. His military education came from soldiers rather than his family’s refined martial traditions. 217 626

He developed a strong ambition to gain military achievement, recognition, and a place in the society that excluded him. His high-grade Human and Lionman Blood Meridians, along with his knowledge of military formations and battle-team methods, indicate an unusually privileged but incomplete upbringing. 116 269 452

After the shipwreck, Zong Ge led a revolt against the First Mate when he uncovered stolen communal food and the attempted kidnapping of Que Shan. He defeated Big Guy without using weapons, forced the First Mate to confess, then executed him despite objections and became leader of his camp. 89

Appearance

Zong Ge is a heavily built, imposing half-Lionman standing over two meters tall. His Beastman traits are visible even beneath his armor, contributing to the intimidating presence that repeatedly unsettles allies and enemies alike. 93 94

• Full beard and long brown hair reaching his shoulders. 93
• Yellowish-brown eyes; his gaze intimidated a Silver Rhinoceros into retreat. 93 94
• Sparse lion fur across exposed skin. 93
• Exceptional physical strength, speed, endurance, and resilience due to Lionman blood. 90
• Initially wore a thick suit of Fine Steel Armor, later often fought in layered Silver-level armor due to restrictions on Gold-level armor. 89 835

Personality

Zong Ge is direct, stern, and difficult to sway. He distrusts empty status, initially dismissing Zhen Jin’s noble birth and Temple Knight identity, and judges people primarily by their ability to act, fight, and lead. 94 95

He thinks like a general: he values initiative, deterrence, battlefield intelligence, discipline, and the long-term survival of a force. This pragmatism can make him ruthless; he is willing to use decoys or accept casualties if he believes the strategic result justifies the sacrifice. 648 849

His ambition is balanced by genuine responsibility toward those under his command. He personally inspected and treated wounded scouts, surrendered his own tent for the injured, and consistently prioritized cannons, training, and troop development over treatment for his own injuries. 112 312

Zong Ge is highly competitive, particularly toward the Dragonman Youth and Zhen Jin, whose opportunities and social status he envies. Nevertheless, he repeatedly fights beside them, trains them, and accepts cooperation when it serves a greater purpose. 125 526

Abilities & Skills

Weapon Mastery

Zong Ge is a Weapon Master capable of effectively using nearly every major weapon type. His Human Blood Meridian is associated with swords and blades, while his combat style combines broad military fundamentals with rapid adaptation to whatever weapon is available. 452 525

• Uses two-handed greatswords, curved blades, shields, hammers, short guns, spears, crossbows, throwing weapons, and unarmed combat. 261 525 626
• Can shift smoothly between offense and defense; his curved-blade-and-shield style is tight and opportunistic, while his greatsword style is sweeping and powerful. 261
• Uses weapon-specific Battle Skills, including Gun Flower, Spear Forest, Automatic Target Acquisition, Steel Shackles, Strength Throw, and First Stage Refraction. 837 929
• His hand-to-hand combat is solid but comparatively weaker than his weapon proficiency. 525
• His formal Battle Skill repertoire was initially limited because he invested his time in weapon mastery, command ability, and cultivation instead. 525

Gold-level Battle Qi

Zong Ge’s Battle Qi reached Gold-level after a prolonged period at peak Silver-level. He can reinforce his body and weapons, project Battle Qi beyond his body, and condense it into temporary weapons. 695 736

• Uses straightforward military Battle Skills such as March, Conflict, Quick Battle, and Heavy Punch to enhance mobility, pressure, and attack speed. 386 837 929
• Can defend through sound and airflow awareness when temporarily blinded. 649
• Condensed Golden Battle Qi weapons significantly increase his combat effectiveness when he is unarmed. 736
• Failed to learn Penetration Force through the Great Arena Badge despite repeated attempts. 525

Lionman Physiology

Zong Ge’s Lionman heritage gives him extraordinary physical capabilities and a high-grade Blood Meridian assessed at no lower than Saint-level. 90 452

• Overpowered Big Guy and subdued a Silver Rhinoceros with his fists. 89 94
• Possesses strength sufficient to fight Silver-level Magical Beasts directly and withstand repeated heavy impacts. 121 265
• His Beastman presence and gaze can frighten Magical Beasts, though this effect is not always reliable. 94
• His physical potential and Blood Meridian make Gold-level only an intermediate stage in his ambitions. 271

Military Command and Training

Zong Ge is an accomplished battlefield analyst and commander with extensive knowledge of historical campaigns, battle-team structures, troop logistics, and practical training. 269 766

• Identified the weaknesses of the Drunken Shrimp Mudland Spearman formation and rejected it as unsuitable for naval warfare and strong opponents. 269
• Offered methods for forming the Rain of Bullets Archers, Arrow Wave Archers, Fast Blade Squad, and Healing Tower Guards. 269
• Personally trains recruits in weapon handling, cannon operation, sparring, formations, and combat coordination. 268 271 446
• Selected and trained Shiba Inu-men and Water Pigmen for specialized battle teams. 269 446
• Uses practical combat to train subordinates while preserving his limited elite forces whenever possible. 341

Equipment

• Offensive Shapeshifters — Two Gold-level alchemical weapons that can become more than twenty weapon forms, including blades, spears, staffs, boomerangs, firearms, shields, whips, and shackles. They are exceptionally compatible with his Weapon Mastery. 835 929
• Gold-level Short Guns — A pair selected from his family armory; their use reduces his bloodline concentration. 217
• Golden Flower Steel Saw — Gold-level heavy weapon used as both a saw and an improvised shield; it was especially valuable when Zong Ge fought while blinded. 649
• Little Thor Flying Hammer — Gold-level throwing weapon used in coordination with the Golden Flower Steel Saw. 649
• Blood Feud Axe — Acquired after killing the Axe Gang Leader; its embedded Blood Blade Nemesis effect periodically attacks Zong Ge from within. 696 736
• Daqi Syringe — Carried during major duels as part of his combat equipment. 928
• Fine Steel Armor / layered Silver-level armor — His original Fine Steel Armor was heavily damaged on Bewildering Monster Island; later he compensated for the lack of Gold-level armor by wearing three layers of Silver-level protection. 123 835
• Folding Crossbows — Used in pairs to suppress and position opponents before he closes into melee. 929

Relationships

• San Dao — Closest subordinate and staunchly loyal follower. San Dao places his own ambitions in Zong Ge’s future achievements and supports his military plans without hesitation. 95 112 765
• Zi Di — Strategic partner and frequent ideological opponent. They work effectively together in intelligence, business, and combat, but repeatedly clash over risk, sacrifice, and command decisions. 648 695 766
• Dragonman Youth / Dragon Garment — Comrade, rival, and later the identity Zong Ge assumes publicly. Zong Ge trains the Youth in weapon selection and combat, while their differing ambitions create persistent tension. 525 526 626
• Zhen Jin — Initial rival on Bewildering Monster Island. Zong Ge rejected his recruitment and resented his noble advantages, but later fought alongside him and cooperated for the survivors’ survival. 95 125 130
• Kuai Tui — Shiba Inu-man subordinate who follows Zong Ge with admiration and leads his tribesmen into Zong Ge’s personal guard force. 265 269
• Big Guy — A potential battlefield asset Zong Ge wishes to train, though he remains wary of Big Guy’s low intelligence and madness. 593 677
• Hua Tang — Gold-level opponent who infiltrated Zong Ge’s lodging and marked him with the lethal Battle Skill Hua Liu. 836 837
• Bing Yang — Duel opponent defeated and killed by Zong Ge after a calculated battle of ranged pressure, weapon transformations, and close-quarters attrition. 929 930

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shipwreck Rebellion

Zong Ge exposes the First Mate’s corruption and attempted assault on Que Shan, defeats Big Guy, executes the First Mate, and becomes leader of a survivor camp. His authority is built on force, evidence, and decisive action rather than formal status. 89

Bewildering Monster Island

After being teleported to the island, Zong Ge is initially regarded as a formidable enemy by Zhen Jin’s group. He saves Big Guy and the Shipwright from a Silver Rhinoceros, refuses recruitment under Zhen Jin, and retains the loyalty of San Dao’s former mercenaries. 90 94 95

As the island’s threats escalate, Zong Ge becomes one of the survivors’ primary frontline fighters. He defends the camp against Magical Beast Legions, fights Silver-level beasts, and eventually cooperates with Zhen Jin rather than continuing their leadership rivalry. 121 123 130 139

Formation of His Own Force

After leaving the island, Zong Ge begins preparing for eventual independence. He trades battle-team methods for his own ship and the Shiba Inu-men as personal guards, then develops the Fast Blade battle team and intensifies military training throughout the Dragon Lion Mercenary Group. 269 270 271

Gold-level Breakthrough and Cold Wind Valley

While operating as Dragon Garment, Zong Ge duels Yue Qian, then later breaks through to Gold-level after recovering from his arm injury. He hides this advancement and, aided by Zi Di’s Deception Disguise Array, kills the Axe Gang Leader, Lin, and Jia Bing in a single counter-ambush. 626 695

The victory gives him the Blood Feud Axe but leaves him afflicted by its curse. He and Zi Di investigate the larger enemy organization while navigating increasingly severe disagreements over strategy and acceptable losses. 696 736

Ice Sculpture Royal Capital

Zong Ge serves publicly as Dragon Garment, gathering intelligence, maintaining the mercenary group’s reputation, and protecting Zi Di after her abduction at the Purple Vine Shop. He prepares for conflict alone rather than exposing the group’s connection to Zi Di or seeking unreliable assistance. 821 835

He fights Hua Tang, forcing the Gold-level infiltrator to retreat but receiving the lethal Hua Liu mark. He continues to duel despite Blood Feud, Hua Liu, and poison complications, defeating Bing Yang through overwhelming weapon changes and relentless close-range pressure. 837 871 929 930

Zong Ge later collapses under the accumulated effects of Blood Feud, Hua Liu, poison, Frost Aura, and Sorrow-Relieving Red Wine. Zi Di spends their remaining Pearl Foam and secures the wine needed to save him. 932 939 955

Notable Quotes

“Only by showing strength can we make people wary and solve many troubles in advance.” 648

“As long as the sacrifice is valuable...” 648

“There will always be difficulties. As long as we keep moving forward, we are doing the right thing.” 871