Ji Xinghuo

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ji Xinghuo (季星火)
Alias(es)	New Heaven; Annihilation Ember 310 495
Species/Race	Earth Human 4
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sharp Sword Bureau; Asia-Pacific Community core circle 134 316
Occupation/Role	Xuanyuan Swordsman; nominal Deputy Director of the Sharp Sword Bureau 316
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Elementary Esper	4	The Myriad Stellar Eye initially identifies him as an Elementary Esper with Thousand Spirit Dexterous Hands at Level 1.
First Evolution	6	Completes his first evolution and reaches 53 Stellar Force; his Stellar Force rises to 54 after a week of intensive cultivation.
Intermediate Esper	100	Confirms that he is an Intermediate Esper, though his actual class template is Magnetic Field Maniac rather than Ranger.
Advanced Esper	223	Identifies himself as an Advanced Esper during his first meeting with Xia Qingyu.
Super Esper	248	Evolves to Super Esper; his Star Power reaches 1,987/1,987 and gains electromagnetic properties through the Magnetic Spirit Star Nucleus.
Legendary Esper	354	Evolves to Legendary at age 25, with 20,233/20,233 Star Power.
Legendary Tier Two	414	Reaches the stage marked by external Star Power emission; his condensed Star Power carries electromagnetic force.
Heavenly King	488	Advances without a Star Ascension Device after reaching peak Legendary at 108,793 Star Power; emerges with 157,649/157,649 Star Power.
Sixth Rank	495	Advances to the sixth rank shortly before revealing his identity as Annihilation Ember to Falling Fire Xiao.

Appearance

Ji Xinghuo is an 1.8-meter-tall Earth Human with a well-proportioned build that conceals exceptional physical strength. His sharply defined features and sunny yet resolute demeanor make him conventionally attractive rather than strikingly beautiful. 2 186

• His original physique remains outwardly normal despite strength sufficient to surpass many power-type Legendary Espers. 186 248
• Titanium Cobalt Dragon Blood can turn his skin silver-gray and manifest metallic gold-and-silver scales along his body. 163
• His pupils can glow with electric light when his electromagnetic abilities are active. 399 451
• He commonly conceals or alters his identity through disguises and the Deception Mask. 250 455

Personality

Ji Xinghuo is disciplined, ambitious, and unusually resistant to repetitive hardship. He trains through complete Stellar Force depletion and physical exhaustion, while maintaining a realistic assessment of his own talent and setting concrete advancement goals. 6

He is observant and cautious in dangerous situations, preferring reconnaissance, preparation, and a decisive retreat over reckless confrontation. He recognized a Legendary opponent behind an enemy defense line and withdrew rather than force an unwinnable battle. 93

Despite his growing fame and strength, Ji Xinghuo generally avoids arrogance in personal interactions and values the people close to him. He supports his family and companions with cultivation resources, protected Huang Yanlan after defeating He Yan, and treats Xia Qingyu as neither a debt nor a source of resentment. 223 243 320

His methods become harsher when friends or family are endangered. During the search for Zhao Cangming, he used Shi Renzhong as leverage against Shi Hongyi and refused to yield to political pressure. 368 369

Abilities & Skills

Myriad Stellar Eye

The Myriad Stellar Eye is Ji Xinghuo's unique interface and the foundation of his accelerated growth. It records his race, rank, abilities, Star Power, and Spirit Source Energy. 4 354

• Identifies abilities possessed by defeated targets and displays their locations within the body. 42
• Absorbs and tracks Spirit Source Energy, which Ji Xinghuo uses to upgrade abilities. 18 231
• Its Myriad Aspects of the Universe function grants short-term future sight, allowing him to anticipate attacks and create openings in combat. 95 108 471
• Early use of Myriad Aspects of the Universe was extremely Star Power-intensive, consuming roughly two-thirds of his reserves within seconds. 95

Thousand Spirit Dexterous Hands

Ji Xinghuo's first fused Esper ability, Thousand Spirit Dexterous Hands, greatly supports fine motor control, weapon handling, and xenocryst harvesting. 4 18

• Its training progress rose from 1/47 to 4/47 during his first week of relentless practice. 4 6
• He upgraded it from Level 1 to Level 2 using 100 points of Spirit Source Energy. 18
• Enables precise harvesting of alien species from slain monsters. 216
• Allows him to apply detailed disguises and markings with near-mechanical steadiness. 250

Electromagnetic Abilities

After fusing with the Rotating Magnetic Field, Ji Xinghuo developed an electromagnetic combat style centered on perception, acceleration, electricity, and metal manipulation. 22 100

• Magnetic Field Induction — detects Earth’s magnetic field, electrical devices, living beings, and the relative strength of Espers through their magnetic signatures. 22
• Rotating Magnetic Field — increases his physical output and amplifies electromagnetic abilities. 96 163
• Electromagnetic Pulse and Pulse Arc — mastered for close-range electromagnetic offense and disruption. 97
• Electromagnetic Induction and Oscillation — map terrain and perceive targets over extreme distances; after his Titanium Cobalt Magnetic Body upgrade, his induction radius exceeds 200 kilometers. 400 451
• Metal manipulation — shapes nearby steel structures into weapons such as Electromagnetic Javelins. 369
• Thunderclap Hand — fires a lightning bolt from his fingertips; its early effective range was about five meters. 85

Mobility

Ji Xinghuo combines predictive sight with explosive movement abilities, making him difficult to track or pin down.

• Flash Step and Blink Step — Blink Step evolved from Flash Step after he fused a Flash Step heterogeneous species; it became a Super-Limit Ability. 112
• Acceleration — enhances his movement, reactions, and attack transitions, allowing his changes of direction to appear to violate inertia. 360
• Stealth Ring — enables temporary invisibility and was used to escape hostile trackers. 53 62
• Acceleration Ring — improves speed, Star Power recovery, reaction time, and mental clarity. 95

Titanium Cobalt Magnetic Body

Ji Xinghuo fused Titanium Cobalt Dragon Blood to obtain broad physical enhancement, later merging it with Titanium Cobalt Dragon Body to create the Titanium Cobalt Magnetic Body. 163 451

• Strengthens his strength, speed, defense, stamina, recovery, resistance, organs, muscles, and bones. 163
• Amplifies Golden Scale Iron Spine and Rotating Magnetic Field. 163
• Lets him achieve over 15-ton bench presses and over 20-ton squats and deadlifts before later evolutions. 186
• Its completed magnetic-body form dramatically boosts the output of his electromagnetic abilities. 451

Overload and Giant Form

Overload is a Super-Limit Esper Gene that lets Ji Xinghuo enter an Electromagnetic Field state with greatly increased combat output. 354

• He upgraded Overload to Level 4 immediately after fusing it. 354
• He activated it alongside Rotating Magnetic Field and Dragon Frenzy to overwhelm Li Xuan in their final round. 360
• Great Change, obtained through Symbiotic Resonance, enlarges his body and increases his strength. 399
• In Giant Form, he can enlarge the Electric Potential Battle Blade to roughly three and a half meters long. 399

Symbiotic Resonance

Ji Xinghuo sought Symbiotic Resonance to communicate with and share abilities with Azure Rainbow. 68

• He later upgraded Symbiotic Resonance and obtained Great Change through it. 399
• Azure Rainbow shares Super-Frequency Thinking with him, strengthening the ability through their bond. 399
• He invests Spirit Source Energy into the abilities of both Azure Rainbow and Doomsday, treating their growth as part of his own combat development. 451

Martial Arts and Archery

Ji Xinghuo is a versatile combatant skilled with bows, sabers, swords, firearms, javelins, and unarmed strikes.

• Reached Martial Arts Rank 9 in the Martial Dao World with a 100% win rate. 143
• Learned to wield a sword in addition to his saber and began training dual-wielding sword-and-saber techniques. 112
• Uses archery for stealth kills, aerial ambushes, and the pursuit of fleeing high-level targets. 18 95 389
• His close-combat style combines Spiral Force, electromagnetic amplification, bladed weapons, and overwhelming physical power. 187 369
• Defeated Heavenly King-level swordsman Li Xuan in a public three-round duel shortly after becoming Legendary. 359 360

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Lei Chi Battle Blade — Ji Xinghuo’s signature early saber; sharp enough to decapitate a transformed Starry Night Giant Bear in one strike. 34 53
• Black Compound Bow — used during his Ranger disguise and early bounty-hunting operations. 113
• Stealth Ring — taken from Qi Zhaofeng; grants invisibility. 53 62
• Acceleration Ring — taken from a fourth-level Dagon Person; enhances speed, reactions, and Star Power recovery. 95
• Dimensional Stomach — stores weapons, equipment, and harvested materials; Ji Xinghuo tested its storage range by repeatedly releasing a boulder. 222
• Flame Feather Bow — a Super-Limit Rank Two bow obtained from a Winged Person, superior to his earlier Invisible Thorn. 281
• Electric Potential Battle Blade — a 648-kilogram weapon used with Thunder Cut, Giant Elephant Strength, and Dragon Frenzy. 349 359
• Deception Mask — alters his appearance, aura, magnetic field, and Star Power signature. 455
• Reverse Dragon Armor — damaged armor brought to Falling Fire Xiao for repair. 493
• Thunderbolt Battleship Blade — an Apocalypse Rank 3 weapon forged for him by Falling Fire Xiao in exchange for the Azure Sky Ring. 494 495

Relationships

• Zhao Manying — Ji Xinghuo’s girlfriend and frequent sparring partner; their relationship develops alongside their respective cultivation paths, and he is determined to help rescue her father, Zhao Cangming. 163 305 372
• Ye Zhen — mother of Ji Xinghuo’s unborn child; she asks him to continue fulfilling his wider responsibilities while returning regularly during her extended pregnancy. 513 515
• Xia Qingyu — his biological father. Their first meeting is civil but emotionally distant, and both agree that neither owes the other anything. 223
• Zhou Yishang — Sharp Sword Bureau director who recruits, promotes, and repeatedly supports Ji Xinghuo’s development. 19 134 161
• Ji Daosheng — Head of State who brings Ji Xinghuo into the national core circle and grants him exceptional authority and development support. 314 316
• Azure Rainbow — Ji Xinghuo’s Flood-level Spirit Creature and Battle Pet; they share abilities and cooperate seamlessly in combat. 354 389 399
• Doomsday — Ji Xinghuo’s Annihilation Dragon Battle Pet, originally chosen as an apparently dead dragon egg; its growth is supported through Ji Xinghuo’s ability upgrades. 437 451
• Cang Ya — a Dragon Lord who assists Ji Xinghuo in the Azure Wave Dragon Territory; they are romantically involved. 493 494
• Chi Zhonglin, Zhong Ming, Jiangnan Caiyi, Wu Qifeng, and Zhuo Ligetu — friends and teammates whom Ji Xinghuo supports with equipment, resources, and guidance. 376 516

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Awakening and first evolution — Ji Xinghuo awakens the Myriad Stellar Eye, fuses Thousand Spirit Dexterous Hands, and begins the rigorous cultivation that establishes his rapid rise. 4 6
• Sharp Sword Bureau recruitment — After killing Ji Zongbang, he comes under investigation by the Sharp Sword Bureau; his background is deemed exemplary, and Zhou Yishang begins the process of recruiting him. 18 19
• Astral Realm bounty hunting — He gains recognition at Midpoint Fortress by independently hunting Beiluo Shimen Clan patrols, eventually rising to first place on the monthly points ranking. 93 96
• Slaying Baiyingu — Ji Xinghuo joins Jing Ji, Yuan Chongzhen, and Alex against the Legendary Dagon Person Baiyingu, delivering the decisive killing blow. 108 110
• Chi Xiao Swordsman — Zhou Yishang promotes him within the Sharp Sword Bureau, granting him greater privileges, responsibilities, and freedom of action. 134
• Bloody Highlands expedition — He meets Xia Qingyu, earns the attention of the Void Spirit Traveler, participates in Highlander warfare, kills He Yan, and uses Scarlet Emperor Blood Crystals to strengthen himself. 223 228 243
• Super Esper advancement — He evolves to Super Esper and begins operating in the Bloody Highlands under the disguise of a Scarlet Emperor Follower. 248 250
• Earth return and national recognition — After surviving Star Gate ambushes and exposing internal threats, he meets Ji Daosheng and becomes a Xuanyuan Swordsman and nominal bureau Deputy Director. 305 314 316
• Legendary breakthrough and Li Xuan duel — He evolves to Legendary, fuses Overload, and publicly defeats Heavenly King Li Xuan with three consecutive punches. 354 360
• Dragon Offering Champion — In the World Extinction Dragon Offering, he advances through the competition to become its champion. 430 431
• Heavenly King and global supremacy — Ji Xinghuo advances to Heavenly King, stabilizes South Asia through Shadow Clones, and is officially ranked first on the Global Combat Power Rankings. 488 530 531

Notable Quotes

“I am the big picture.”
— Ji Xinghuo to Shi Hongyi 368

“If I lose, I lose. It doesn't matter.”
— Ji Xinghuo, while wagering a Starfall-grade alien species against Li Xuan 330

Trivia

• Ji Xinghuo was considered unremarkable until after his twenty-second birthday, after which his advancement drew widespread public attention. 184
• He was 25 years old when he evolved to Legendary. 354
• He deliberately kept his appearance private despite becoming widely known on Earth. 320 331
• His first global publicity video surpassed 100 billion views within a day. 533