Zong Zheng Nanmo

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zong Zheng Nanmo (宗正南墨)
Species/Race	Human; Transcendent
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Wind Chime Squad; Sky Punishment
Occupation/Role	High school student; Wind-element controller, diviner, and talisman user
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Late First Order	12	Detector records wind attribute, Energy Value 48, Physical Strength 1.2, and Deity Era power routes. His lack of combat experience means the rank does not reflect his practical fighting ability.
Early Second Order	39	Breaks through and manifests Wild Wind Blade, producing dozens of wind blades capable of cutting deep marks into a cement wall.
Mid Second Order	69	Uses Energy Crystals bought with mission points to cultivate through the night and advance.
Third Order	138	Serves among the Third Order Transcendents defending Wing City from invading monsters.
Fourth Order	161	His breakthrough alters his physique: he grows close to 1.8 meters, gains muscle, and develops a more mature, masculine appearance.
Fifth Order	228	Breaks through after intensive resource cultivation and repeatedly using Five Thunder Talismans on himself to clear accumulated pollution. His divinatory perception becomes substantially clearer.

Background

Zong Zheng Nanmo comes from a family with Taoist traditions; many relatives work in death-related fields and maintain contacts with the Law Enforcement Department. This gives him early access to information about suspicious deaths and monster incidents in Wing City. Despite studying Taoism since childhood, he originally dismisses its supernatural aspects as lies and is frightened by the possibility of ghosts. 5 16

He is Jiang Hou's deskmate and one of his few friends at school. Before awakening, he is known for his striking appearance, frequent love letters, gossip, and tendency to show off; classmates ostracize him partly out of envy. He refuses romantic confessions because his elders' fortune-telling says he should not date during high school. 5

After awakening, he joins Jiang Hou in the Wind Chime Squad under Jiang Ruochan. His Deity Era wind inheritance initially gives him a high measured realm but little combat effectiveness. Jiang Ruochan provides him with training materials, and he steadily develops his wind control, divination, and self-created talisman techniques. 12 18

Appearance

Zong Zheng Nanmo is initially described as a refined, exceptionally handsome teenager whose beauty is compared to that of a girl. After reaching Fourth Order, his build and facial features become more masculine. 5 161

• About 1.75 meters tall before later growth; close to 1.8 meters after his Fourth Order breakthrough. 5 161
• Shoulder-length hair with golden-tinted ends; later retains a trace of gold in his hair. 5 103
• Originally thin, but develops a tall, well-proportioned physique with visible muscle after advancing. 161
• Has handsome, increasingly three-dimensional features and a refined temperament. 5 161
• Frequently receives love letters and attention from girls. 5 284

Personality

Zong Zheng Nanmo is sociable, curious, and talkative. He readily treats fellow Wind Chime Squad members as friends, asks Jiang Ruochan extensive questions about the Transcendent world, and values knowing his own limits rather than remaining ignorant of them. 16 18

He is also a committed gossip who takes pleasure in school rumors and uses his information network effectively during investigations. His confidence can become theatrical: he enjoys posing after victories, boasting about his connection to Jiang Hou, and returning to school specifically to show classmates that he has reached Fifth Order. 37 48 142 256 284

Though initially fearful and inexperienced, he is ambitious and willing to endure pain for advancement. He repeatedly tests talismans, accepts the risk of divination, and even strikes himself with lightning to reduce pollution and accelerate cultivation. 5 86 128 228

Abilities & Skills

Wind Control

Zong Zheng Nanmo's Deity Era inheritance allows him to materialize and manipulate cyan wind. 11 12

• Creates wind around his body for faster, lighter movement and controlled descents. 39 123
• Produces thrust by pushing away surrounding air. 39
• Forms a cyan Bagua-patterned wind field that diverts incoming attacks away from him. 142
• His wind power initially had little practical value because he lacked combat experience and mastery. 12 18

Wild Wind Blade

A Second Order offensive technique that combines gale-force wind with numerous small wind blades. 39

• Launches dozens of blades in a single sweep. 39
• Cuts approximately two centimeters into a cement wall; the blades are stated to be capable of tearing through iron sheets. 39
• The accompanying wind force can knock enemies away. 39

Dark Wind Instant Kill

A concentrated wind attack used during the defense of Wing City. 142

• Condenses cyan gales into a cyan-black spear-like beam. 142
• Pierces the head of a late Third Order monster in a single exchange. 142

Divination

Using Taoist incantations and three ancient coins, Zong Zheng Nanmo can interpret omens and locate targets through trigram readings. 43

• Located the invisible core point of a Different Dimension, allowing the team to destroy it with a Space Oscillation Hand Grenade. 43
• Uses predictions of his own danger to infer the likely presence or actions of hostile Transcendents. 53
• His divination is especially reliable for misfortune; Jiang Ruochan assesses its accuracy at roughly 50%. 94 119
• After reaching Fifth Order, he can produce two Divination Images each day and warn Jiang Hou of imminent danger. 229
• His improved divination later detects broader and more precise events. 158

Talisman Path

Zong Zheng Nanmo independently develops a Ninth Era-style talisman path by combining mental power, wind energy, and divinatory insight. 86 94

• Draws Five Thunder Talismans that summon natural lightning. 86
• Requires mental power to be integrated with his energy and the talisman to be completed in one uninterrupted motion. 86
• His early success rate is only 1%; after reaching Fifth Order, it rises to 10%. 86 94 260
• Successfully produces a Fourth Order Five Thunder Talisman after his Fifth Order breakthrough. 260
• Plans to develop more advanced talismans, including Six Ding Six Jia Divine Talismans and Vajra Warrior talismans. 94

Thunder-Based Pollution Cleansing

His Five Thunder Talismans can partially clear mental and spiritual pollution, particularly when used on himself. 128 182

• Zong Zheng Nanmo can withstand his own lightning better because it shares the same origin as his power. 128
• He limits self-strikes to roughly once every two or three days due to the physical strain. 128
• Repeated self-strikes destroy some accumulated pollution but leave him charred, disheveled, and mentally exhausted. 228
• For other Transcendents, the talismans can damage spiritual will; those below Fourth Order may be unable to endure them, while severely polluted users may lose control. 182

Equipment / Items

• Smart watch / detector — records his attribute, energy value, power routes, realm, combat data, missions, and resource access. 12 16
• Three ancient coins — used to cast trigrams during divination. 43
• Talisman paper — medium for Five Thunder Talismans and his developing talisman path. 86
• Sky Punishment certificate — awarded after he contributes to the Different Dimension cleanup mission. 43
• Black Flood Dragon Special Combat Suit — recommended for him to improve his defense while at Mid Second Order. 74

Relationships

• Jiang Hou — Deskmate, close friend, and frequent mission partner. Zong Zheng Nanmo relies on Jiang Hou's protection in dangerous operations, while Jiang Hou values his divination and keeps him informed of major threats. 5 43 123 190
• Jiang Ruochan — Wind Chime Squad leader and mentor. She trains him in ability use, recognizes the significance of his divination and talisman path, and formally approves him after his contribution to the Different Dimension mission. 18 43 94
• Ao Ye — Fellow Ruins explorer who promises to protect him during high-risk exploration. 169
• Jiang Wanshan, Fu Hongyu, and Li Mo — Teammates in Ruins expeditions and resource gathering. Zong Zheng Nanmo persuades them to pursue risky opportunities for advancement. 104 107
• Shen Tu Ni — Mission partner; working with him on a Different Dimension mission earns Zong Zheng Nanmo enough points to advance to Mid Second Order. 69
• Li Mengwu — Schoolmate who later asks him for Jiang Hou's contact information; he passes it along. 175

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening and Wind Chime Squad

Zong Zheng Nanmo first follows the unusual deaths occurring around Wing City through his family's information channels. After awakening wind control, he and Jiang Hou join Jiang Ruochan's Wind Chime Squad, where he learns the formal ranking system and the dangers facing inexperienced Awakened. 9 12 16 18

Different Dimension Cleanup

During his first major field mission, he uses a trigram reading to locate an otherwise invisible Different Dimension core. This contribution allows the team to destroy the space and earns Jiang Ruochan's formal approval. 43

School Murder Investigation

He assists Jiang Hou's investigation into the murders of Sun Fangyi and Cheng Gaolang. His gossip network identifies that both victims had confessed to Li Mengwu, creating the lead that points toward Jiang Zhong. 44 48

Talisman Development

Seeking to keep pace with Jiang Hou, Zong Zheng Nanmo experiments with using wind energy as talisman ink. His breakthrough produces the Five Thunder Talisman, leading Jiang Ruochan to identify him as a potential pioneer of a Ninth Era talisman path. 86 94

Wing City Defense

During the Demon God invasion, he fights as part of the rear defense force. His Bagua wind field deflects late Third Order monsters, and he kills one with Dark Wind Instant Kill. 123 138 142

Ruins Exploration and High-Level Support

As his divination improves, he joins expeditions into dangerous Ruins, helps locate or access sealed areas, and seeks protection from stronger companions when confronting high-level threats. 158 165 169

Abu Dan Operations

After advancing to Fifth Order, he warns Jiang Hou that an Eighth Order assassination attempt may occur, enabling Jiang Hou to prepare. He later calls Jiang Hou to investigate a Dragon Demon carrying an Ancient God Fragment and accompanies him into a monster-occupied city. 229 189 190

Notable Quotes

“Ignorance is the most terrifying thing. We need to clearly position ourselves.” 16

“I am no longer the me from a month ago.” 142

“I finally reached Fifth Order. If I don't show off to my classmates, wouldn't it be like wearing fine clothes at night?” 284

Trivia

• He initially fears ghosts despite being raised in a Taoist family. 5 9
• He refuses high-school romances because his elders' fortune-telling advised against dating. 5
• He calls Jiang Hou his “good brother” and exaggerates that they “grew up wearing the same pants,” despite them having only been deskmates for three years. 256
• He receives more than thirty love letters in a single day after returning to school as a Fifth Order Transcendent. 284