Tang Zheng

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Tang Zheng 2 5 118
Alias	"Genius Alchemist" (also known as the "Black-haired Genius Alchemist") 231 271
Species	Human (transmigrated) 2 35
Gender	Male 2 198
Affiliation	Independent; operates as a genius alchemist and adventurer, with ties to the "Free Will" organization 226 271
Status	Alive (overall level reached 85Lv) 483
Talent	[Player] – grants a status panel, skill‑point system, and other player‑characteristics 2 5 21

Physical Description

Tang Zheng is a young man of average height and lean build, with an overall impression that is gentle and unassuming. His dark brown eyes are alert and often concealed beneath a controlled, expressionless demeanor. He keeps his hair naturally dark and short, though after spending over a month in the Great Forest of Tob it grew out significantly; he opted to only trim it slightly rather than cut it short again, giving him a slightly longer, neat style 94. His typical attire is a carefully designed two-layer outfit: a black, form-fitting base layer that allows for quick, unimpeded movement, covered by a pure white priest-style robe with a tapered waist and shortened length to avoid being overly baggy. The robe’s wide cuffs are intentionally oversized, swallowing his hands when his arms hang naturally, which he uses to conceal item retrieval and scroll use 94. A hidden clasp at each shoulder allows him to pull the cuffs up and fasten them when he needs to expose his arms 94. He commissioned four identical sets of this outfit from tailor Old Will, each costing 6 gold coins, and is often seen wearing the white priest robe over the black base layer 94. On occasion, after prolonged combat or research, his appearance becomes disheveled—his hair messy and his robe stained with blood and grime 347. His overall carriage is quiet and unobtrusive, blending easily into crowds.

• Hair: Dark, short, and neatly trimmed; grown out slightly from its original short length, not cut extremely short 94.
• Eyes: Dark brown, often carrying a sharp or thoughtful glint, but kept expressionless 3 94.
• Body Build: Lean and athletic, inferred from the form-fitting base layer and his need for quick, unimpeded movement; no extreme muscularity or height noted 94.
• Typical Attire: A black, form-fitting base layer underneath a white priest-style robe with a tapered waist, shortened hem, and wide cuffs that cover the hands; a hidden clasp at the shoulders allows the cuffs to be fastened up. The robe is designed to conceal his identity as a Faith-based magic caster while the base layer ensures mobility. He owns four such sets, all custom-made by Old Will in E-Rantel 94.

Personality

Tang Zheng is a calculating, pragmatic figure whose personality balances strategic foresight with ruthless efficiency. He thinks several steps ahead, deliberately choosing low‑risk experiments—such as sacrificing Ninja levels instead of higher classes—to preserve valuable skills while gaining vital knowledge 268. This caution extends to his public conduct: he avoids drawing attention, yet when the situation demands it, he displays overwhelming force without hesitation, commanding instant obedience from enemies and subordinates alike 8 271. His composure is notable; he remains calm after his first kills and shows no remorse when dispatching defeated adventurers, viewing them as obstacles to be removed or resources to be harvested 28 231 141. Ruthlessness is a tool he wields deliberately—ordering the Earth Element Troll to cut off its own tongue or silencing a whole tribe of trolls—but it is never gratuitous, always serving a clear purpose 271 141. He adapts quickly, developing his own combat techniques (e.g., Fourfold Slash of Light: Break) and modifying his strategies based on environment and opponent 141 40. Equally important is his thoroughness: he spends days familiarizing himself with new attributes and abilities before relying on them, and he systematically exploits available resources—whether troll labor, monster blood, or crafting time—to accelerate his growth 268 140 147. Underlying all of this is a driven determination to reach high levels within the three‑year limit, a goal that shapes his long‑term planning and his willingness to make hard choices 339 268.

• Cautious experimentation – Tests the effects of class loss on low‑level classes (Ninja) before risking more valuable ones, and uses controlled conditions (e.g., throwing a Sun Anglerfish scale) to evaluate unknown skills. 268
• Low-profile demeanor – Deliberately avoids provoking nobles or drawing public attention; when caught off‑guard by a sudden change, he mimics the actions of those around him to stay inconspicuous. 8 35
• Ruthless pragmatism – Kills defeated adventurers without hesitation, orders subordinates to mutilate or execute enemies, and shows zero regret for the lives he takes; violence is a calculated tool for asserting dominance and eliminating threats. 231 271 141
• Systematic resource exploitation – Uses Troll Gu and his horde for manual labor and as a sparring partner, collects blood from subordinates for research, and extracts venom sacs from slain beasts for potential future use. 140 147 35
• Self‑taught innovation – Develops the “Fourfold Slash of Light: Break” technique through repeated practice, and experiments with Totem Possession to understand its mechanics and limitations. 141 140
• Calm analytical mindset – Assesses his own strength against benchmarks (e.g., Silver Rank adventurers), identifies enemy weaknesses during combat (e.g., the Black‑Green Serpent’s slippery scales), and rests only when he judges recovery sufficient. 32 35
• Long‑term strategic planning – Plans experience‑farming projects months in advance (Goblin farming, Abelion Hills control), calculates the time needed to reach level 100, and sacrifices short‑term gains for better understanding of class mechanics. 339 268
• Dominant command style – Issues orders to powerful subordinates (White Mist Witch, Go Gin) without negotiation, expects blind obedience, and uses fear to maintain control (e.g., making an example of the Earth Element Troll). 271 147

Abilities and Powers

Classes

Tang Zheng’s class system is the cornerstone of his power, built upon the unique [Genius] basic class. [Genius] functions as a foundational converter, allowing him to treat the levels of various converted basic classes (such as Warrior, Mage, Thief, etc.) as cumulatively contributing to his Spellcaster level, enabling him to reach higher magic tiers far more quickly than a conventional build 54. This class also calculates class level based on the sum of converted class levels, which allowed him to discover hidden abilities like upgrading spells beyond their expected tier 29 54. The rest of his classes serve specific purposes: the three Dragon classes are tied to the “Wild Magic” system; the pair [Cursed Knight] × [Valkyrie] forms a linked build; and [Mad Mage] × [Magic Transcender] provides key offensive and transcendent capabilities 426.

• [Genius] is the foundation, enabling the accumulation of Spellcaster levels from multiple basic class conversions 54.
• The [Cursed Knight] class at its maximum (5Lv) grants curse-based attacks that incorporate an Instant Death Curse ability, and its “Dark Wave” skill provides burst combat power that punches above weight class 138.
• The [Valkyrie] class grants job skills such as “Clean Throwing Spear” (a guaranteed-hit holy-attribute ranged attack usable 3/day) 138.
• The special class [Magic Transcender] features six passives including “Magic Master” (heightened magical understanding), “Super Magic Master” (all variable numerical effects maximized), “Mana’s Blessing” (faster out-of-combat mana recovery), and “Element’s Blessing” (stronger destruction from elemental magic) 266 267.
• [Mad Mage] and [Magic Swordsman] can be combined to use physical attacks of the four elements 345.
• High-tier classes [Lord of Holiness] and [Lord of Corruption] grant the ability to wield both holy and negative attributes simultaneously, along with passives like “Complete Resistance to Movement Impairment” and area-of-effect control skills 345.
• Tang Zheng also acquired the [Summoner] basic class through mastering “Elemental Summoning,” which strengthens the summoning system but cannot benefit from the [Genius] trait 164.
• The [Shaman Mentor] intermediate job provides “Totem Possession,” offering two distinct combat styles: Physical Enhancement and Specialty Acquisition 134.
• The [Spear Master] intermediate class is required to learn the “Spear Formation Defense” skill, a defensive spear formation 443.
• The [Thunder-Striking Dragon Fist User] is a special class within the Monk system, enabling skills like “Final Style: Thunder Dragon Star Stream” 531.
• Limitations: The [Genius] trait cannot apply to the Summoner class’s summons, so its strengthening effect is not available 164. The [Magic Swordsman] class provides meager gains compared to special classes, making it less prioritized 148. Class conflicts exist, such as [Eclipse] being incompatible with living beings (undead restriction) 426. Skill conflicts can occur, e.g., between “Summon Undead” and “Summon Angel,” though no conflict exists between [Lord of Holiness] and [Lord of Corruption] since both derive from the [Holy Knight] base 345.

Magic

Tang Zheng’s magical repertoire is vast and versatile, encompassing multiple systems and tiers. He can cast spells up to at least 6th tier, and his unique class combinations allow him to convert elemental magic into four attributes, enabling multifaceted applications. Composite elemental magic—such as summoning a Wetland Elemental Spirit (water + earth)—is a rare form he mastered from the Lizardman Crusch Lulu 164. He has also developed passive composite magic, combining “Dragon Flame” and “Dragon Wind” (both 5th tier) with devastating effect 174. His [Magic Transcender] class maximizes all variable numerical effects in magic, making his spells always hit for maximum damage.

• Tang Zheng can upgrade Tier 0 utility spells like “Paper Making” and “Warming” to higher tiers; “Warming” at Tier 4 reaches 1200°C, enough to melt steel 29 54.
• He possesses 5th tier spells such as “Dragon Flame,” “Dragon Wind,” and “Dragon Lightning,” and 6th tier spells like “Pale Fire” (area-of-effect with fire and negative energy, convertible to four attributes) 174 302.
• Through [Mad Mage] and [Magic Swordsman] combination, he can launch physical attacks of four elements 345.
• He also wields composite elemental magic: summoning Wetland Elemental Spirits, and has mastered the “Summon Composite Elemental” spell 164.
• The “Sand Field” ability can be converted into four elements, providing various control effects 302.
• “Greater Teleportation” is used for evasion, though it can be delayed; “Translocation Damage” allows converting damage into mana loss 487.
• “Unilateral Duel” prevents an opponent from using Teleportation to escape 302.
• Limitations: Mana management is critical; Tang Zheng aims to end battles quickly to conserve mana 173. His mana pool of 523 points recovers fully in less than nine hours 268. The “Decaying Bone Prison” binding spell is considered less useful compared to the “Sand Field” 302. Some spells require specific class prerequisites—e.g., “Decaying Bone Prison” is a binding-type spell that he considers redundant 302.

Martial Arts and Innate Abilities

Tang Zheng has learned several Martial Arts, a distinct New World system separate from class skills. He acquired “Mind’s Eye” from Zaryusu Shasha, a Martial Art that enhances perception and can be combined with “Brain’s Field” for advanced sensory capabilities 164. He also possesses the innate talent [Player], which grants base attributes of 13 points each in the New World—surpassing the average person—and provides the ability to sense mana as a Magic Caster talent 2. Additionally, his [Genius] class’s hidden abilities include the accumulation of Spellcaster levels, allowing him to unlock higher-tier magic more quickly 54.

• “Mind’s Eye” is a Martial Art that sharpens perception, useful for tracking invisible enemies 164 174.
• The “Stealth” skill unlocked the Basic Thief class, and he also possesses “Tracking” 29 62.
• “Instant Reflex” and “Fourfold Slash of Light” are active skills from the Warrior system 8.
• “Degraded Body Armament” is a unique New World skill obtained via “Perk Selection” from Hamsuke’s totem; it turns the body into a suit of armor at the cost of 10% HP per use, and can be localized (but less cost-effective) 147.
• “Totem Possession” from the Shaman system provides Physical Enhancement or Specialty Acquisition—the latter granting abilities from beasts or monsters 134.
• “Stealth Aura Mastery” (Ninja passive) can mask his presence 483.
• Limitations: Martial Arts are distinct from class skills; they cannot be used as class skills and vice versa 8 164. “Degraded Body Armor” incurs a 10% HP cost per activation 147. The “Mind’s Eye” requires combination with “Brain’s Field” for maximum utility 164. Tang Zheng’s overall level progression is constrained by experience points, and he must carefully allocate skill points 267 268.

Power Progression

Overall Level	Experience Points	Classes	Notable Events
2Lv	Not specified	Basic: Genius 1Lv; Intermediate: Sword Saint 1Lv	Unlocks Sword Saint by learning Quick Slash; gains 3 skill points; learns Instant Reflex and Fourfold Slash of Light. 8
5Lv	100/400	Basic: Genius 1Lv (Warrior, Priest/Priestess, Pharmacist, Alchemist); Intermediate: Sword Saint 4Lv	Gains production professions Alchemist and Pharmacist; obtains Item Box and Slash Enhancement (4%). 21
6Lv	830/400 → 685/1500 after level up	Basic: Genius 1Lv (Warrior, Priest/Priestess, Pharmacist, Alchemist, Mage, Thief); Intermediate: Sword Saint 5Lv	Levels up after defeating two Eight Fingers members; masters Stealth, unlocking Basic Thief class; upgrades Paper Making and Warming to Tier 1. 29
9Lv	2985/1000 → 685/1500 after two level ups	Basic: Genius 1Lv; Intermediate: Sword Saint 8Lv	Reaches level 8+; gains 13 skill points; Slash Enhancement at 8%. 35
11Lv	1721/5000	Basic: Genius 1Lv; Intermediate: Sword Saint 10Lv (max)	Maxes Sword Saint after ten days hunting Goblins in Great Forest of Tob; total attributes: HP 113 (8%), Physical Attack 113 (8%), Agility 113 (8%). 40
28Lv	1201/30000	Basic: Genius 10Lv (Warrior); Intermediate: Sword Saint 10Lv, Shaman Mentor 1Lv; High/Special: Magic Swordsman 1Lv, Cursed Knight 5Lv, Valkyrie (Longsword) 1Lv	Total percentage breaks 100% (111%); General Resistance jumps from 150 to 255 due to Divine Blessed Body, Dark and Holy resistances; faces Eastern Giant Troll Gu. 138
32Lv	Not specified (enough for one more level)	High/Special classes included (Magic Swordsman, Cursed Knight, Valkyrie)	Leaves Great Forest of Tob; Little Barghest grows significantly; reaches Hero-class power level. 148
39Lv	522262/160000	Mad Mage 3Lv	Levels up Mad Mage class; senses magical element clarity increase. 197
40Lv	362262/210000	Mad Mage 4Lv	Experience required per level increases by 20,000 from previous base. 197
42Lv	2671356/260000	Skill Points: 66; Classes include Magic Swordsman, Cursed Knight, Valkyrie	HP: 530 (42%), MP: 263 (20%), Physical Attack: 388 (30%), Agility: 288 (22%); totals HP increase from Dragon Blood and Totem Avatar. 248
47Lv	77/460000 (after level up)	Ninja 1Lv → 2Lv	Uses Experience-to-Magic to downgrade Shaman Instructor; first profession change experiment. 275
48Lv	471356/510000 (after Transcendence skill)	Ninja 2Lv (after drop from 48 to 48? See text: "Comprehensive Level: 48Lv" after using skill)	Uses Transcendence Skill to drop Ninja class level; attributes increase significantly: HP 725 (55%), MP 538 (40%), Physical Attack 518 (39%), Agility 418 (31%). Experience bar drops to 1/510000. 268
49Lv	Not specified	Gains [Magic Transcender] special class (second special class)	Induces Magic Transcender class; levels up six times to reach 49Lv; experiments with Transcendence Skill. 267
50Lv	Not specified	No new special class triggered	Reaches level 50 after four days of research on Heart of the True Dragon Lord; expected special class construction does not occur. 347
51Lv	440001/850000	Basic: Genius 10Lv; Intermediate: Dark Knight 10Lv; High/Special: Lord of Holiness (constructed), Lord of Corruption (later)	Constructs high-tier class Lord of Holiness; later harvests Lord of Corruption; downgrades Holy Knight. 339 345
77Lv	Not specified (45 million experience accumulated)	New Totem: Pulse of the Annual Ring (resists time-based magic)	Levels up 3 times in one month; experience required per level reaches tens of millions. 445
84Lv	2496w/2772w	Discards original Magic Swordsman class; raises Oracle class to 4Lv	Overall level drops by 1 due to class change; 90 million experience accumulated over two months. 568
85Lv	6202w/2772w → 222,240,000/29,730,000	Immortal class passives; Dragon Race Transcender synergy	Levels up from 80 to 85 in one go; constructs Longevity passive via ritual; experience bar depth increases by 2.01 million per level. 483 577

Skills and Spells

Active Skills

Warrior Skills:

• Instant Reflection (Sword Saint class): A skill that allows the user to instantly react and parry or deflect an incoming attack. It lacks a cooldown or mana cost in the standard sense, functioning more as a martial art. 8
• Fourfold Slash of Light (Sword Saint class): A rapid series of four slashing attacks delivered in quick succession. 8
• Quick Slash (Sword Saint class): A swift, high-damage slash that has a clear cooldown and damage value, distinguishing it from New World martial arts. This skill triggered the intermediate class Sword Saint. 8
• Stealth (Basic Thief class): In darkness or shadowed environments, lowers presence and increases Agility by 10% for 30 seconds. Costs no mana, cooldown 1 minute. 29
• Tracking (Sword Saint class): A skill that enhances the user's ability to follow traces and locate targets. 62 118
• Clean Throwing Spear (Valkyrie class, usage 3/day): Creates a war spear imbued with the Holy Attribute for a guaranteed hit ranged attack, dealing damage equal to current Magic Attack value. Consumes 50 MP. 137 138
• Mana Slash (Magic Swordsman class): Releases a long-range slash imbued with mana, dealing “100 + 20% Magic Attack” damage. Cooldown 60 seconds. 62
• Dark Wave (Cursed Knight class): A powerful burst skill that significantly increases combat power. 138
• Wings of Hope (Valkyrie or later class): Enhances skill destructive power, doubling the potency of a skill. 568
• Spear of Heavenly Condemnation (Holy/Corruption hybrid class): An execution-type skill. 568
• Dawn Shall Surely Bring the Final Light (Holy/Corruption hybrid class): A trump card skill. 568
• Transcendence Skill (Magic Transcender special class): Allows the user to consume Experience Points to cast spells without mana, enabling higher-tier magic than normally available. At Level 1, consumed 200,000 XP to cast a Fourth Tier spell. 267

Magic Spells (listed by tier):

• Tier 0:

  • Paper Making: Produces 1,000 sheets of low-quality paper; each additional MP produces 500 more, no upper limit. Cost 1 MP. 29
  • Warming: Within 1 minute, heats the object being touched to 100°C. Cost 1 MP. 29

• Tier 1:

  • Minor Wound Healing: Heals minor injuries. Cost 5 MP. 29 40
  • Magic Arrow: Fires a magical projectile. Cost 5 MP. 29
  • Odorless: Eliminates the user's scent. Cost 5 MP. 29 62
  • Paper Making (upgraded to Tier 1): Produces 800 sheets of high-quality paper, each extra MP produces 400 more, no upper limit. 29
  • Warming (upgraded to Tier 1): Heats touched object to 150°C within one minute. 29

• Tier 2:

  • Item Appraisal: Allows evaluation of magical items. 62
  • Camouflage: Conceals the user’s presence or appearance. 62
  • Paper Making (upgraded to Tier 2): Produces 500 sheets of high-quality paper, each extra MP produces 250 more. 62
  • Enhancement Magic (e.g., Armor Reinforcement, Lower-Tier Strength Increase): Temporary boosts to physical attributes or equipment. 92
  • Magic Boost (skill rather than spell, but used to elevate low-tier enhancement spells): Consumes additional mana to increase power and effect of a spell by 100%. 262

• Tier 3:

  • Summon Undead: Creates undead minions. 92
  • Create Undead: Variant of summoning undead. 92
  • Heal Heavy Wounds (healing spell used via Magic Reinforcement ritual): Heals serious injuries. 155
  • Summon Angel (Tier 3 scroll): Summons angelic beings. 140

• Tier 4:

  • Warming (upgraded to Tier 4): Heats touched object to 1200°C within one minute; instantaneous heating of 400°C. Cost 20 MP. 54
  • Reverse Gravity: Selectively controls an object's weight, toggling between positive and negative effects. Cost 20 HP. 262
  • Silver Knight Lance (via Transcendence Skill): A Fourth Tier spell that creates a silver lance. 267

• Tier 5:

  • Teleport: Transports the caster to a marked location or within field of vision; errors occur when distance is too great. Cost 25 MP. 208
  • Dragon Lightning: A single-target lightning spell. Upgraded to 6th/7th Tier later. 174 208
  • Dragon Flame: A fire-based area-of-effect spell. 174
  • Dragon Wind: An air-element area-of-effect spell. 174
  • Composite Magic (combining Dragon Flame and Dragon Wind): Creates powerful synergistic effects. 174
  • Storm Knight Spear: A lightning-elemental spear attack. 173
  • Hurricane Knight Lance: A wind-elemental spear attack used as a finisher. 174

• Tier 6:

  • Paper Making (upgraded to Tier 6): Produces 150 sheets of high-quality paper. Cost 30 MP. 208
  • Pale Fire: Area-of-effect spell using fire and negative energy, dual attributes. 302
  • Unilateral Duel: Prevents an opponent from using Teleportation to escape. 302
  • Decaying Bone Prison: Binding-type spell. 302
  • Chain Dragon Lightning (upgraded from Dragon Lightning): Lightning that chains between multiple targets. 208

• Tier 7:

  • Greater Teleportation: Improved teleport spell. Cost 35 MP. 208
  • Resuscitation: Resurrection magic that can revive the dead. 181 208
  • Negative Energy Shield: Creates a cloud of black mist that masks life energy and detection magic. 410
  • Undeath Army: Summons around a thousand low-tier undead (skeletons, zombies, ghouls). 410
  • Multi-purpose spells like Greater Item Creation, Greater Item Destruction, Greater Hardening, Greater Luck. 550

• Tier 8:

  • Astral Smite: Effective against non-corporeal enemies. 410
  • Death: Inflicts instant death on the opponent. 410
  • Moral Distortion: A debuff or alignment-based spell. 550
  • Greater All-Range Enhancement, Greater Resistance Enhancement, Physical Weapon Resistance: High-tier buffs. 550

• Tier 9:

  • Greater Rejection: Repels enemies or magic. 550
  • Blessing of the Fairy Queen, Guide of the Three-Legged Bird, Blessing of the Magic Caster: Various buffs and utility. 550
  • Obsidian Sword, Floating Great Mine, Dominate Monster, Infinite Barrier, Dragon Power, Primal Earth Elemental Power, All-Range Perception, Berserk Ignition, Mana Muscle, Mana Bone, Super-Speed Regeneration: A mix of offensive, defensive, and self-enhancement spells. 550

• Tier 10:

  • Reality Slash: Cuts through dimensional boundaries. 550
  • Internal Explosion: Causes internal damage. 550
  • Armageddon Evil: Large-scale destruction spell. 550
  • Fortress Creation, Nature Shelter: Area control and protection. 550
  • Control Amnesia: Memory manipulation. 550
  • Radiant Green/Body/Blue Body: Elemental body transformations. 550
  • False Data Life, False Data Mana: Illusory representations of resources. 550
  • Life Essence, Mana Essence: Extracting or concentrating life/mana. 550
  • Self-Negation: Cancel self effects. 550
  • Projection: Creating copies or projections. 550

• Other spells obtained but not classified by tier in context:

  • Summon Composite Elemental: Wetland Elemental Spirit (learned from Crusch Lulu, grants Summoner class). 164
  • Mist of Super Acid, Seven Trumpeter, Polar Claw, Vermilion Nova – high-tier elemental magics from Elemental Skeleton. 410
  • Magic Arrow and Heating (Tier 0 spells that can be upgraded; Heating reached Tier 4). 267

Job Skills (Active):

• Medicine Making (Genius class): Allows creation of healing potions or medicines. 29 40
• Alchemy (Genius class): Enables transmutation and creation of alchemical items. 29 40
• Elemental Collapse Word (Magic Transcender class, active): Nullifies elemental resistance of targets. 267
• Kali Goddess's Sigh · Elemental Annihilation Day (Magic Transcender class, active): Seals elemental magic in an area, rendering elemental casters helpless. 267

Passive Skills

• Item Box (Genius class): A storage ability that grants access to an inventory of holding. 5 29 40 118
• Slash Enhancement (Sword Saint class): Increases the damage of slashing attacks by a percentage (4% at Level 4, 10% at Level 10). 8 40 62 118
• Sword and Magic (Magic Swordsman class): Allows simultaneous use of swordsmanship and spellcasting, integrating the two combat styles. 62 118
• Mana Infusion (Magic Swordsman class): Mobilizes mana within the body to coat equipment, granting it magical attributes; can be used with Job Skills. 62 118
• Complete Curse Resistance (Cursed Knight class): Provides immunity to curse effects. 118
• Dark Attribute Resistance (20%) (Cursed Knight class): Reduces damage from dark-element attacks by 20%. 118
• No Rest (Cursed Knight class): Possibly eliminates the need for sleep or reduces fatigue. 118
• Weapon Extra Mastery (Valkyrie class trigger): Allows selection of a Physical Attack attribute for weapon mastery. 137
• Super Magic Master (Magic Transcender class): Increases the variable quantity of magic to its maximum value, making spells like Warming instantly reach 1200°C. 267
• Magic Transcendence Power (Magic Transcender class): Provides a massive amount of magical power and enhances mana reserves. 267
• Instant Curse (Cursed Knight class, but inherent passive): Curse-based attacks incorporate an "Instant Death Curse" effect once the class reaches max level. 138
• Body of Judgment (Holy/Corruption hybrid class): Grants a 3-second invulnerability effect, synergizing with passives from Lord of Holiness and Lord of Corruption. 568
• Mana Reduction (Magic Transcender class): Maxing out the class reduces mana consumption by 15 points; Tier 4 spells and below cost only 1 MP. 267
• Specialty increase (High-tier classes): High-tier or special jobs grant a +20 to the Specialty stat. 62
• Spellcaster Level Accumulation (Genius class hidden ability): The Genius class calculates Spellcaster levels based on the sum of levels of converted classes, allowing faster access to higher tiers. 54

Equipment and Items

Item Name	Type	Description
Magic Greatsword	Weapon (Greatsword)	A cracked greatsword obtained from Troll Gu. Its durability is depleted to the point of being nearly unusable, but Tang Zheng used it in combat until he acquired a better weapon. 342 392
Orb of Death	Magic Item / Special Artifact	A high-tier (Lv 30–40) black stone artifact. Originally had four passive traits and four active magic skills, but after Tang Zheng’s modifications, it was reduced to a single passive (Negative Energy Absorption) and a single active (Summon Bone Dragon, cost 100 energy). Its energy gauge dropped from 300 to 280. 84 106
White Dragon Bone Armor "Lion Heart"	Armor (Bone Armor)	A suit of armor forged from Frost Dragon bones, a treasure of the Lizardmen. It provides both physical and magical defense, capable of blocking magic arrows. Restricted to Lizard-type races; Tang Zheng could not use it directly and later absorbed it via his Blessing of Abundance to upgrade his Body Armament. 162 164 220
Paladin Armor (Divine Class)	Armor (Divine Class)	A full set of pure white and gold armor from the Wind God’s legacy, featuring a golden cross-star pattern, Mithril inlays, and wing modules for flight. It grants extraordinary defensive power and is classified as Divine Class (81–90 Lv). Certain Death’s own survival against Mare’s magic was attributed to this armor. 426
Golden-Hilted Greatsword (Legendary Class)	Weapon (Greatsword)	A greatsword with a golden hilt, part of the Wind God’s legacy. Appraised as Legendary Class (71–80 Lv). 426
Kite Shield with Golden Lace (Legendary Class)	Shield	A large Kite Shield decorated with golden lace, also from the Wind God’s legacy, classified as Legendary Class. 426
Charon’s Guidance	Magic Item	The only surviving item from the God of Death Surshana’s legacy. Its exact function is unspecified, but it is a divine artifact. 426
God of Death’s Scythe-Staff	Weapon (Magic Staff)	A reaper’s scythe-shaped staff, primarily black with silver striped patterns. Despite its warrior-like appearance, it is actually a cosplay-style magic staff from YGGDRASIL, not the true main weapon of the God of Death player. 361
Guild Weapon: Twelve Labors Proverbs	Weapon (Guild Weapon, Lv 91–100)	A longsword with a translucent, shadow-thin blade covered in glass-like cracks. The hilt is woven from dark gold, deep green, silver-white, bronze, and black metals, depicting monsters (giant lion, hydra, wild boar, etc.) that occasionally vibrate. Extremely sharp and size-adjustable; Tang Zheng wrapped it in a Magic Tree leaf to store it. 506
Frost Pain	Weapon (Race-Exclusive)	A Lizardman treasure that appears as a cold-white blade. Provides +52 Physical Attack, passive cold-air damage, and an active “Icy Burst” (3/day) that releases freezing air. Originally restricted to Lizard-type races, but Tang Zheng could wield it after obtaining the Dragon Transcender class. 164 392
Body Armament (Divine Class)	Armor (Skill-Based)	Tang Zheng’s unique Full Body Armor, initially acquired as the “Degraded Body Armament” skill from Hamsuke’s totem. Enhanced by Rune Technology and the Blessing of Abundance ability, it absorbed materials like the Mysterious Scale, White Dragon Bone Armor, and dragon remains to reach High Grade (31–40) and eventually Divine Class. Provides Physical/Magical Defense up to 399, has skill slots, and includes a curse effect (Intelligence Conversion). 147 217 220 585
Damaged Armor with Four Supreme Rune Scripts	Armor (Rune Script)	A masterpiece of the Grey Dwarf race, engraved with four supreme-tier Rune Scripts. Though damaged, it is of extraordinary significance and represents the peak of Rune Technology. 206
Top-Tier Magical Gun	Weapon (Magical Gun)	A legendary weapon from two hundred years ago, found damaged in the Grey Dwarf treasury. The Minister of Forging restored its functionality by forging a compatible magazine from Mithril and Blue Steel. 205
Ring of the Dragon Lords	Ring (Accessory)	A ring secretly obtained from Gazef during the Royal Tournament, used by Tang Zheng to further enhance his Body Armament. 585
Guild Ring (Inactive)	Ring (Guild Item)	A ring with a ruby and a cat-paw print, once belonging to the guild of the Six Great Gods. Now inactive because the guild has vanished. 426
Death Guard Bracers	Bracers (Accessory)	Bronze-colored bracers equipped by Tang Zheng for defense against instant-death techniques during his probing phase. 342

Relationships

• Enri Bareare – trusted subordinate and follower, growing increasingly confident and comfortable around Tang Zheng, who shows her affection and entrusts her with important tasks 223 247 253.
• Emerald Witch – loyal and obedient subordinate who follows Tang Zheng’s orders without question, submitting to his authority even in public disputes 223 245 253.
• Rock Adventurer Team (Captain Dosari, Barsac, Lel and Land) – first friends in the New World, maintaining a friendly and informal dynamic despite the adventurers’ inferior rank; Tang Zheng treats them as equals and calls them “seniors” in jest 14 247.
• Gazef Stronoff – respectful acquaintance; Tang Zheng defuses a tense situation with compensation and influence, earning Gazef’s appreciation 245.
• Gagaran (Blue Rose) – professional ally; the two exchange a look and nod of understanding during the Royal Capital incident 245.
• Samantha (Adventurer’s Guild assistant) – formal professional contact; Tang Zheng maintains a reserved, polite demeanor while using her to gain an audience with the Guild Master 247.
• Go Gin – manipulated pawn; Tang Zheng tortures and intimidates the demi-human into submission, using him to sow chaos in the Abelion Hills 270.
• Crusch Lulu – respectful subordinate and object of interest; the Lizardman shows obedience while Tang Zheng seeks to learn her dragon-related classes and skills 159 279.
• Lizardman Hunting Chief (Small Tooth Tribe) – charmed puppet; Tang Zheng uses Mass Charm to control the chief, forcing him to betray and attack his own tribe 151.
• Certain Death – loyal subordinate who follows Tang Zheng into dangerous situations, aware of his resurrection magic 508.
• Little Barghest – bonded companion and partner; the creature grows in strength and intelligence, showing dependence and affection, and is used for scouting and combat 140 148 187.
• Demon Snake of the West – trusted ally; Tang Zheng leaves the serpent in charge of the Great Forest of Tob, indicating cooperation and trust 148.
• Alar – loyal ally and local guide; she works with Tang Zheng during the desert campaign, providing intelligence and following his strategic orders 200.
• Troll Gu – minion used for manual labor and sparring; Tang Zheng employs the troll to gather monsters and test his combat skills 138 140.
• Mir the Fairy – captive enemy; Tang Zheng captures, charms, and interrogates the fairy to gather intelligence on the fairy race 709.

Plot Involvement

• Tang Zheng first entered the Great Forest of Tob to level up, hunting Goblins and magical beasts in the outer regions. He quickly adapted to the harsh environment, using his swordsmanship and magic to eliminate threats while gathering materials 29 30 35 40. During this period, he encountered and fought multiple Trolls, demonstrating strategic thinking by using the forest terrain to his advantage against coordinated Troll attacks 42 46. He also discovered the utility of the "Forest Traverse" magical item, which drastically improved his mobility and hunting efficiency within the jungle 50.

• After leaving the Royal City, Tang Zheng returned to the Great Forest of Tob with the explicit goal of luring out the Wise King of the Forest, Hamsuke. He used summoned Trolls to create disturbances and provoke Hamsuke, aiming to obtain its unique magic and gain experience. This led to a direct confrontation with Hamsuke, where Tang Zheng used a Mana Slash to initiate combat 135 144. During his stay, he also captured and subdued the Demon Snake of the West, Lularus, using Curse Power, and forged a partnership: Tang Zheng would help Lularus become ruler of the forest in exchange for assistance in raising goblins 144.

• Tang Zheng spent an extended period leveling up in the forest, using Troll Gu to gather high-level beasts and monsters, gaining approximately 74,000 experience points in half a month. He also developed a new combat technique, "Fourfold Slash of Light: Break," and obtained a Magic Greatsword from Troll Gu 138 140 141. During this time, the Little Barghest grew significantly in size and strength due to abundant food and alchemical potions 140 148.

• Leaving the Great Forest of Tob, Tang Zheng headed north into the Great Swamp, encountering unknown monsters and collecting alchemical materials. He invaded the Lizardman Small Tooth Tribe, using Mass Charm on the Hunting Chief and summoned creatures to cause chaos, ultimately defeating the Lizardman Warriors and capturing the tribe's Priest 148 149 151.

• Later, Tang Zheng became aware of the chaos in the Great Forest of Tob caused by an unknown plant-type monster (the "Magic Tree"), which was suspected to be Zurrernorn's retaliation against the Kingdom. Tang Zheng remained calm, planning to use the situation to his advantage while communicating secretly with Enri during a meeting in E-Rantel 429. He also killed the Barghest and the Minister of Forging to transport them via Teleportation, demonstrating his willingness to make sacrifices for his goals 208.