Zhou En

Biodata

Name	Zhou En (周恩)
Alias(es)	The Flash; Lightning King
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	World Combat Club; East District School; Li family (former); Liu family
Occupation/Role	University student; free-combat competitor; martial-arts instructor
Status	Active 233
First Appearance	Chapter 1: “Electric Shock Death”

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Unranked beginner	1 2	Following an electrical incident, his muscles gain an abnormal response to training; even without martial arts knowledge, his raw strength is projected to be enough to defeat Yue Hua.
Bronze	75	Still regarded as Bronze-tier, he defeats Gold-tier Huo Yuming in a one-versus-three fight.
Gold	95	His Combat Power Value had previously reached Gold-level, around 150 CPV.
Platinum	106	Reaches Platinum level within roughly half a year of beginning his rise, drawing Liu Zhiqiang’s attention.
Diamond	141 144	Reaches Diamond level and decisively defeats Liu Zhiqiang.
Peak Diamond	196	His actual strength is confirmed as peak Diamond rather than the King level he claimed. At this level, he later defeats quasi-King Li Jiu and King-level Liu Wu. 230 231 233

Background / History

Zhou En is a university student and free-combat enthusiast whose stated ambition is to become the world free-combat champion. He joins the newly established World Combat Club after discovering it at school. 1

After an electrical incident leaves blue currents around him, Zhou En develops extraordinary physical potential: his muscles respond to training at a terrifying pace. Initially unaware of the change, he is humiliated by World Combat Club expert Yue Hua and becomes a target of ridicule on the university Tieba forum. His impulsive public rematch challenge leads to an upset victory over Yue Hua and an invitation from head coach Liu Yu. 1 2 4

Zhou En joins the World Combat Club, wins a thousand silver dollars from Yue Hua, and begins formal training. His unusual strength becomes obvious when he bench presses a 60-jin barbell despite being a beginner, attracting both recognition and hostility from club members such as Li Hui. 5 9 10

Determined to defeat Li Hui and become an official team member, Zhou En trains for two and a half months under Liu Yu’s plan. Su Lin teaches him the Sun Character Consecutive Fist, but his reliance on this overwhelmingly offensive technique leaves him vulnerable when surrounded. He nevertheless fights through Li Hui’s gang to rescue Liu Yu, then later defeats Li Hui’s thirty lackeys after being expelled. 24 26 28

His competitive reputation grows through the East District School team. He defeats opponents such as Lin Gu, Huo Yuming, Dai Zhicheng, Black Superman, Li Jiu, and Liu Wu despite repeatedly facing fighters ranked above his own realm. 72 75 93 119 230 233

In Chengdu, Zhou En becomes involved with the Three Great Families through conflicts with Li Wuji, the Li family, and the Wang family. He temporarily enters the Li family, where he teaches younger members while concealing his actual strength. His repeated clashes with Li family fighters lead him to develop and perfect his Eternal Spring Eight Trigrams Fist. 130 131 134 150 151

After suffering severe setbacks in his conflict with the Li family, Zhou En joins the Liu family under a restrictive contract while refusing to use his parents as collateral. He later enters the national competition despite injuries and confronts Li Jiu, the enemy who had previously crippled his martial arts. 196 229

Personality

Zhou En is ambitious and intensely competitive. His desire to become world champion motivates him to seek out the World Combat Club, endure harsh training, and continue entering matches while injured. 1 24 229

He is frequently impulsive, especially when mocked or when people close to him are threatened. He accepts Yue Hua’s challenge to save face, attacks Li Wuji after learning of Wang Yuling’s engagement, and repeatedly confronts powerful members of the Three Great Families despite the danger. 2 123 166

Despite his bravado, Zhou En is protective and loyal. He risks himself to rescue Liu Yu and Zhang Li, seeks treatment for Zhang Li’s scars, and refuses to involve his parents in the Liu family’s contract negotiations. 26 106 145 196

Abilities & Skills

Exceptional Physical Adaptation

Zhou En’s body reacts abnormally strongly to training, allowing his strength and martial-arts comprehension to advance at a rate far beyond ordinary fighters. 1 33

• A single day of training can produce results comparable to three days for others. 33
• His natural strength allows him to bench press 60 jin as a beginner. 9
• He can continue fighting through exhaustion and serious injuries, though prolonged combat still drains his stamina. 26 55 150 233

Sun Character Consecutive Fist

Zhou En’s signature rapid-fire punching technique and primary early fighting style. 24 26

• Uses overwhelming punching speed to defeat multiple opponents and pressure stronger fighters. 26 55 93
• Its original form is highly offensive but leaves openings and can be targeted once opponents understand it. 26 33
• Pan Yue’s guidance transforms it into a technique combining offense and defense, allowing Zhou En to intercept and deflect attacks. 107
• Zhou En later adds secondary acceleration, improving the technique’s range. 231

Sun Character Straight Punch

A direct striking technique used for decisive single attacks and defensive interception. 112 119

• Counters Huang Mulan’s sneak attack. 112
• Defeats Black Superman and later Li Jiu with powerful straight punches. 119 230
• Incorporates a clapping-hand technique to address its lack of defense. 231

Wing Chun and Chi Sao

Zhou En studies Wing Chun under Pan Yue and rapidly develops Chi Sao into a major defensive and control tool. 83 84

• Uses Chi Sao to immobilize Huo Yuming’s fist and create an opening for a counterattack. 92
• Deflects Li Ming’s repeated attacks with masterful control. 97
• Uses Wing Chun to defend against armed and stronger opponents, including Batman and Li Wuji. 118 124
• Can apply Inch Force with any limb rather than relying solely on the Sun Character Consecutive Fist. 92

Eight Trigram Palm and Eternal Spring Eight Trigrams Fist

Zhou En studies Eight Trigram Palm, then fuses it with Wing Chun into his own evolving martial art. 134 150

• Uses Eight Trigram Palm footwork and palm techniques to evade Li Wen. 134
• Learns from Li Shi’s Eight Trigram Palm during their fight, rapidly improving his own understanding. 170
• The completed fusion creates a vortex-like defense capable of blocking simultaneous attacks from Li Muzi and Wang Houru. 151
• Allows him to defend against Li Shi’s peak-Diamond attacks and later block an attack from quasi-King Li Jiu. 169 173

Relationships

• Chubby / Wang Rui — Zhou En’s roommate and close friend. Chubby supports him, worries about his reckless decisions, and remains loyal despite often fleeing danger when overwhelmed. 2 5 10
• Liu Yu — Head coach of the World Combat Club and Zhou En’s early mentor. She provides his training plan, worries for his safety, and openly admires his victories. 4 24 75
• Su Lin — Training partner who teaches Zhou En the Sun Character Consecutive Fist and warns him about Li Hui. 10 24
• Pan Yue — Wing Chun master who accepts Zhou En on behalf of his own master and improves Zhou En’s Sun Character Consecutive Fist. 106 107
• Zhang Li — Commentator, ally, and close companion. Zhou En repeatedly protects her and works to have her scars treated. 4 106 145
• Leng Yanxi — Close ally who travels with Zhou En and Zhang Li; she supports him while also warning him against dangerous opponents. 140 173 229
• Wang Yuling / Ling Ling — Zhou En’s high-school crush. Their reunion in Chengdu is warm, but Zhou En is devastated to learn that Li Wuji claims to be engaged to her. 112 123
• Li Hui — School gang leader and early rival who targets Zhou En after his rise in the World Combat Club. 10 26
• Li Wuji — Li family genius and major adversary who seeks to cripple Zhou En and is connected to Zhang Li’s trauma. 117 123 124
• Li Jiu — Quasi-King-level Li family enemy who previously crippled Zhou En’s martial arts; Zhou En later defeats him in the national competition. 171 229 230
• Liu Zhiqiang — A hostile martial-arts senior in Zhou En’s lineage who initially targets him out of jealousy and fear of his talent; after losing to Zhou En, he owes him a favor. 106 144

Story Role / Major Arcs

• World Combat Club arc — Acquires extraordinary physical potential, challenges Yue Hua, defeats him, and joins the World Combat Club. 1 2 4 5
• Li Hui conflict — Trains to overcome the limitations of the Sun Character Consecutive Fist, rescues Liu Yu, and confronts Li Hui’s gang. 24 26 28
• East District School competitions — Becomes East District School’s decisive fighter, scoring upset victories against ranked opponents and helping secure championship contention. 55 72 75 102
• Wing Chun inheritance arc — Learns Chi Sao and Wing Chun through Pan Yue’s lineage, greatly expanding his defensive options. 83 84 92
• Underground fighting arc — Earns the aliases “Lightning King” and “The Flash” after consecutive victories, including wins against Black Superman and Viper. 117 119
• Li family infiltration and conflict — Enters the Li family under concealed strength, teaches its younger members, and clashes with Li Wen, Li Muzi, Li Wuji, Li Shi, and Li Jiu. 130 131 151 171
• National competition arc — Returns to competition while injured, defeats Li Jiu, then overcomes King-level Liu Wu at peak Diamond level. 229 230 233

Notable Quotes

“I must become the world free combat champion.” 1

“The great way is simple.” 229