Sun Yong

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Sun Yong (孙庸)
Alias(es)	Head Sun Yong; School Master; Hall Master; Master
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sun Clan Martial Arts School — founder and master
Occupation/Role	Martial arts instructor; master of the Mountain Collapse Fist
Status	Active
First Appearance	4

Background / History

Sun Yong founded the Sun Clan Martial Arts School in Chengping Ward and established his reputation throughout Yuhe County through the Mountain Collapse Fist. Though past sixty, he remains vigorous and imposing; he is regarded as a renowned Transforming Strength expert and one of Yuhe County's strongest martial artists. 4 23 28

His school distinguishes between ordinary students and formal disciples. Only those who generate Inner Force and enter Bright Strength may formally become his disciples, remain at the school permanently, and address him as “Master.” Students who fail to do so within half a year must leave and cannot claim his name outside the school. 4 16

Initially, Sun Yong places greater expectations and resources on Lin Yue, whose high-grade root bone and rapid advancement mark him as the school’s foremost prospect. He considers Yang Jing diligent but limited by mediocre innate aptitude, expecting Bright Strength to be his ceiling. 13 25 30

Yang Jing’s successive breakthroughs overturn this assessment. After confirming Yang Jing’s Hidden Strength, Sun Yong personally teaches him the subsequent Mountain Collapse Fist techniques and begins investing in his future. 37 38 Yang Jing’s victory over Shen Lie and his separate advancement in Surging Wave Leg further convince Sun Yong that his disciple possesses exceptional comprehension, elevating Yang Jing’s standing to second only to Lin Yue among the school’s disciples. 64

Yang Jing’s fourth-place finish in the Parade Ground Trial ultimately restores the school’s reputation after more than a decade without a ranked disciple. Sun Yong comes to regard him as the Sun Clan Martial Arts School’s “golden signboard” and resolves to nurture him properly. 79 81 83

Appearance

Sun Yong is an elderly yet physically formidable martial artist. Despite his graying hair and beard, he stands with a straight back and carries a fierce, bold presence. 4

• Usually wears black, dark-blue, or plain training robes. 18 48 67
• Has a solemn expression and heavy, steady bearing. 4 18
• Often clasps his hands behind his back while observing the training yard. 5 25
• Is frequently seen stroking his beard or carrying a palm-leaf fan during the Parade Ground Trial. 30 60

Personality

Sun Yong teaches martial arts as a practical discipline for survival rather than a display of impressive forms or names. He values techniques that can block an enemy’s attacks, break bones, preserve one’s life, and secure victory in a real fight. 5

He is demanding and direct with his disciples, readily correcting poor stances, hollow force application, and distracted training. His early judgments are strongly influenced by aptitude and root bone, leading him to favor Lin Yue’s obvious talent over Yang Jing’s effort. 25 44

However, Sun Yong is capable of reassessing people when presented with proof. Yang Jing’s accomplishments earn his respect, private instruction, medicinal resources, and increasingly personal concern. 37 64 81 He also warns disciples against becoming entangled in the conflicts of Yuhe County’s great families, prioritizing their survival and long-term cultivation over reckless ambition. 83

Abilities & Skills

Transforming Strength

Sun Yong is a Transforming Strength martial artist, a level regarded as the pinnacle of combat power in Yuhe County. His standing deters local gangs from provoking the Sun Clan Martial Arts School or its Entering Strength disciples. 23 43

• Is considered among Yuhe County’s strongest individuals. 23
• Has cultivated the Mountain Collapse Fist to Transforming Strength. 28
• Possesses sufficient authority and reputation for disciples to seek refuge at his school from dangerous local forces. 23

Mountain Collapse Fist

Sun Yong built his name on the Mountain Collapse Fist and is closely identified with the art throughout Yuhe County. The complete version is held only by him. 4 28

• Emphasizes fierce, grounded power rather than ornamental movements. 5
• Teaches force to originate from the ground, pass through the spine, and release through the fist in one continuous motion. 87
• Instructs disciples in Bright Strength, Hidden Strength, stance work, Internal Energy deployment, and combat applications. 18 37 46
• Advises Yang Jing to retain Mountain Collapse Fist as his primary discipline, treating supplementary arts as support rather than replacements. 65

Martial Arts Instruction

Sun Yong regularly oversees training in the front courtyard, offering targeted corrections to disciples at every level. 5 25 46

• Requires new disciples to temper qi and blood, practice horse stance, and drill foundational fist frames. 5
• Corrects posture, shoulder alignment, elbow position, breathing, and the direction of Internal Energy. 25 46 87
• Gives match-specific tactical advice, including defensive plans against named opponents in the Parade Ground Trial. 57
• Reviews Yang Jing’s battles in detail and analyzes his use of Mountain Collapse Fist and Surging Wave Leg. 65

Resources Bestowed

• Foundation Cultivation Pill — Given to Yang Jing after his Hidden Strength breakthrough; nourishes Blood Essence and harmonizes Internal Energy. 38
• Qi Gathering Pill — A pill comparable in nourishment to high-grade exotic beast meat, given to Yang Jing for cultivation. 66
• Exotic Beast Pavilion token — Allows Yang Jing to collect twenty catties of high-grade exotic beast meat each month. 87 88
• High-quality meat and medicine — Previously supplied to Lin Yue due to his exceptional aptitude. 13

Relationships

• Yang Jing — Formal disciple. Sun Yong initially underestimates him, then becomes a committed mentor after Yang Jing’s Hidden Strength breakthrough and Parade Ground Trial success. 16 37 64 81
• Lin Yue — Highly favored formal disciple with a high-grade root bone. Sun Yong originally sees him as the school’s future and considers arranging his marriage to Sun Ningxiang, but later reprimands him for becoming involved with the Xiao Family. 13 44 83
• Sun Ningxiang — Daughter. She assists him during school affairs and reports Yang Jing’s Parade Ground Trial victories to him. 44 60
• Qi Yun — Second formal disciple of Sun Yong. 3
• Liu Maolin — Formal disciple and fourth among Sun Yong’s official students. 3
• Xu Hong — Senior disciple whom Sun Yong entrusts with guiding new students and leading foundational training. 5

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sun Clan Martial Arts School

Sun Yong presides over the school’s training hierarchy, establishes its rules for formal discipleship, and teaches the survival-oriented principles of martial arts. 4 5

Yang Jing’s Advancement

After Yang Jing enters Bright Strength, Sun Yong formally accepts him as a disciple and begins personally guiding his Mountain Collapse Fist. 16 18 Yang Jing’s first-attempt Hidden Strength breakthrough changes Sun Yong’s view of his potential and earns more focused mentorship. 37 38

Parade Ground Trial

Sun Yong leads the Sun Clan Martial Arts School’s disciples through the trial and initially expects Lin Yue to be the school’s chief hope. 55 62 Yang Jing’s victories over Qian Feng and Shen Lie surprise him, while Yang Jing’s first-place finish in the Seventh Arena forces Sun Yong to reevaluate his disciple’s talent. 60 64

Restoration of the School’s Reputation

Yang Jing’s fourth-place ranking ends the school’s long absence from the Parade Ground Trial rankings. Sun Yong takes pride in the result and recognizes that Yang Jing has become the school’s public face and a disciple worth protecting from outside recruitment. 79 81 83

Notable Quotes

“Remember this—being able to block your opponent's moves, break your opponent's bones, survive a life-or-death fight, and strike back—that's good martial arts!” 5

“Your temperament is steady, and that reassures me. Still, I must remind you of a few things. In the future, the Mountain Collapse Fist must remain your primary practice.” 65