Shi Long

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Shi Long (石龙)
Alias(es)	Senior Disciple Brother; Senior Brother
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Panshi Fist Academy
Occupation/Role	Zheng Shan’s personal disciple; senior disciple; bone-structure examiner for male applicants; blacksmith
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Background

Shi Long is Zheng Shan’s personal disciple and the senior disciple of Panshi Fist Academy. He assists Zheng Shan during recruitment, examining male applicants’ tendons, bones, and Blood Essence by hand. When Wang Yuan’s unusual physique defies his assessment, Shi Long reports the matter directly to Zheng Shan. 4 5

After Wang Yuan becomes Zheng Shan’s True Disciple, Shi Long accepts him as his junior brother and gives him a Qi and Blood Pill as a meeting gift. He escorts Wang Yuan home during unrest in the outer city and frightens off Black Tiger Gang members harassing the Wang family. 7

Shi Long’s family runs the Shi Family Blacksmith Shop in Gaoye City. Drawing on this background, he personally arranges the forging of Wang Yuan’s Black Dragon Spear from black iron and cold iron powder. 34 36

Appearance

Shi Long is a massive, powerful martial artist whose physical presence is repeatedly compared to an iron tower, a giant bear, and an ox.

• Burly, imposing build suited to his heavy fighting style. 17 27
• Large hands described as iron clamps or fan-like palms. 5 32
• Broad, “ox-like” eyes. 10 53
• Bald head. 53
• Carries a specially made bronze staff, also called the Dragon Coil Staff. 57

Personality

Shi Long is straightforward, enthusiastic, and protective toward those he considers family. He openly offers Wang Yuan help with difficult work or anyone who tries to bully him, then follows through by escorting and defending him. 7 17

Despite his honest appearance, he understands the dangers of the martial world. After realizing Wang Yuan had killed Song San without disposing of the body, he quietly provides Bone Dissolving Water and advises him to stay prepared. 14

He is generous and takes pride in supporting Wang Yuan’s growth, whether through pills, wagers, accompaniment to sparring matches, or a personally commissioned weapon. He briefly feels envy when Zheng Shan grants Wang Yuan the Vajra Skill, but ultimately acknowledges Wang Yuan’s extraordinary talent. 31 34 45

Abilities & Skills

Third Blood Change Cultivation

Shi Long is a Third Blood Change martial artist with strength that clearly exceeds the academy’s junior disciples.

• Spars with several First Blood Change disciples while deliberately holding back to avoid injuring them. 27
• His presence is considered comparable to that of a dangerous Incense God Cult attacker confronting Wang Yuan. 17
• Zheng Shan considers him one of Panshi Fist Academy’s principal representatives in the Third Blood Change division of the Martial Arts Gathering. 46

Panshi Fist

Shi Long practices Panshi Fist with a powerful, heavy style.

• His punches are compared to giant hammers, producing forceful fist winds. 17
• His attacks pressure the Incense God Cult attacker into defending during his joint battle with Zheng Ying. 17
• He serves as an instructor and sparring partner for academy disciples. 27

Staff Combat

Shi Long carries a specially made bronze staff into the Martial Arts Gathering.

• His staff is known as the Dragon Coil Staff. 57
• He enters the Third Blood Change competition armed with it. 58

Blacksmithing

Shi Long comes from a blacksmith family and understands weapon construction.

• His family operates the Shi Family Blacksmith Shop. 34
• He arranges a custom spear based on Wang Yuan’s height, strength, and requested heavier weight. 34
• He uses black iron, cold iron powder, and a master craftsman to produce the Black Dragon Spear. 36

Equipment / Items

• Dragon Coil Staff — Shi Long’s specially made bronze staff. 57
• Bone Dissolving Water — Carries it for discreetly eliminating corpses and gives a bottle to Wang Yuan. 14
• Qi and Blood Pill — Given to Wang Yuan as a meeting gift after his entry into Panshi Fist Academy. 7
• Black Dragon Spear — Custom spear forged for Wang Yuan using black iron and cold iron powder. 34 36

Relationships

• Zheng Shan — Master. Shi Long is Zheng Shan’s personal and senior disciple, follows his orders, and represents the academy in major conflicts. 4 18 46
• Wang Yuan — Junior brother. Shi Long protects, mentors, equips, and supports Wang Yuan, though he is repeatedly astonished by Wang Yuan’s rapid advancement. 7 14 32 36 55
• Zheng Ying — Second senior sister and fellow disciple. They fight together to protect Wang Yuan and later divide responsibilities during Gaoye City’s cleanup. 17 93 109
• Shang Yong — Fellow True Disciple and junior brother. Shi Long urges Wang Yuan to accept Shang Yong’s gifts, recognizing their value for cultivation and connections. 21
• Zhao Chuan — Flowing Cloud Martial Hall instructor. Shi Long wagers Bone Quenching Paste against Zhao Chuan’s Crimson Blood Ginseng during Wang Yuan’s spar. 32 33

Story Role / Major Arcs

Wang Yuan’s Entry into Panshi Fist Academy

Shi Long leads Wang Yuan to the bone-assessment venue and examines him personally. Unable to identify Wang Yuan’s unusual tendons and bones, he alerts Zheng Shan, leading to the discovery of Dragon Tendon Tiger Bone. 4 5

Protection of Wang Yuan

Shi Long escorts Wang Yuan home after his apprenticeship and deters the Black Tiger Gang from further harassing the Wang family. Later, he and Zheng Ying intervene against an Incense God Cult attacker targeting Wang Yuan. 7 17

Sparring and Weapon Forging

Shi Long encourages Wang Yuan to test himself through sparring, accompanies him to Flowing Cloud Martial Hall, and confidently wagers resources on his victory. After Wang Yuan wins, Shi Long gives him the Crimson Blood Ginseng and begins work on a custom spear. 32 33 34

He presents Wang Yuan with the completed Black Dragon Spear, a heavy black weapon designed around Wang Yuan’s physique and combat needs. 36

Martial Arts Gathering

Shi Long competes as one of Panshi Fist Academy’s Third Blood Change representatives, carrying his Dragon Coil Staff. 46 57 58

Gaoye City Crisis

When Wang Yuan disappears, Shi Long becomes deeply concerned for his safety and proposes searching for him. After Wang Yuan returns and breaks through, Shi Long and Zheng Ying are entrusted with sealing Panshi Fist Academy and preparing its defenses. 86 93

Consolidation of Gaoye City

Following the fall of the Three Great Families, Shi Long leads arrests and interrogations of Huang Family personnel to uncover the location of their secret vault. He reports the discovery of the Sea Covering True Energy and Iron Bone Copper Body Force Fundamental Diagrams to Wang Yuan. 109

Wang Yuan’s Departure

Before Wang Yuan leaves Gaoye City for the Prefecture City, Shi Long prepares horses, rations, a route map, forged identification, and travel funds. 125

Trivia

• Shi Long’s initial estimate for Wang Yuan’s Panshi Fist entry was far slower than Wang Yuan’s actual progress; Wang Yuan nurtured Blood Essence in a single afternoon. 10
• He considers the Black Dragon Spear’s conspicuous design appropriate, arguing that martial artists should intimidate enemies rather than remain low-key. 36
• Zheng Shan once refused Shi Long access to the Vajra Skill, judging its requirements too demanding for him. 45