Bai Zhou

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Bai Zhou
Alias(es)	Senior Student Zhou; Tinghai Savior; Brother Zhou; Lucius Nies Nolanus (Roman identity) 117 228 239 212
Species/Race	Human; Destined One 142 165
Gender	Male 229
Occupation/Role	Destiny [Adventurer]; titled Destined One; ranked Ritualist 208 276
Status	Active 319
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Destiny awakened; Genius threshold	7	Absorbed knowledge from the Gray Fog, awakened his Destiny, and reached the three-foot Genius threshold; gained perception of Spirituality and knowledge.
Level 3 Destiny [Adventurer]	100 101	Learned the first three forms of Basic Nine Slashes, awakened the use of qi, and broke out of the Divine Hall assessment chamber after ten hours of training.
Level 3 peak	102	Completed the Elite Assessment, reached a 4.5-fold full-power eruption, and became confident enough to face Van Gogh and Anguishola.
Moon Wolf Totem awakened	113	Gained major power and touched upon Battle Intent; Ya's rituals found his condition stable and his powers legitimate.
Fate height: five feet nine inches	159	His Fate talent rose by four inches, leaving him one step short of six feet.
Level 4 Destiny [Adventurer]	122	Completed Body Cultivation, activated Innate Essence, opened the Gate of Life, attained Unity of Heaven and Man, gained a Domain, and mastered the fourth Basic Nine Slashes form.
Ranked Ritualist	208	Received the highest-specification [Celestial Pivot] ritual seed in one attempt; could instantly cast simple rituals and rival a Level 5 Destined One.
Level 5 Destiny [Adventurer]	210	Battle Intent matured from a seed into a sapling. He performed the Fifth Basic Slash, gained a sixth Secret Technique Imprint, and expanded Mind's Eye to a ten-meter radius.
Fate height: six feet seven inches	229	His Bai Yang Fate crossed six feet after Tinghai recorded his deeds in its annals, allowing him to project the White Sun's power throughout his body.
Level 6 titled Destiny [Adventurer]	270 276	Unified body, heart, qi, essence, and intent; constructed a super-grade Divine Intent Domain; fused six Secret Technique Imprints and gained the heaven-bestowed technique [Heaven's Will Returns to Ashes].

Background

Bai Zhou grew up as an orphan in Evening City, relying on its residents and the Youth Training Corps to survive. His childhood goal was practical rather than grand: become a Black Robe so he could eat his fill and sleep without worrying about food. Even his birthday was a date he selected from scraps of conversations because he had no record of one. 180 275

At a public trial, he watched Li Wang be executed after the condemned youth cried that he was “dying in your place.” The event left Bai Zhou shaken and unable to understand why he had been implicated. 2

After arriving in Tinghai, Bai Zhou met Ya—the mysterious woman whom he alone could perceive. Under her guidance, he entered the Crevice World, absorbed knowledge from the Gray Fog, and awakened the Bai Yang Fate of the [Adventurer] Path. 4 7

Bai Zhou later returned to the dreamlike remains of Evening City to say farewell to his childhood. When the city collapsed into darkness, he accepted that he had to continue forward as an Adventurer. 254

Appearance

Bai Zhou's ordinary appearance is defined most clearly by his dark green eyes and a cowlick that stands atop his head. After fully digesting [Moon God's Tear], his facial features became more refined, with a cool moonlit quality contrasting his normally lively presence. 159 242

• Often uses disguises to avoid recognition, including a school uniform, a Doll costume, a KFC employee outfit with a bucket over his head, and a Roman ritualist identity. 117 155 165 212
• Can appear as a tiny black cat. 159 160
• His [Fallen Saint Physician] transformation gives him black-and-red hair, gray fingers, a black-red eye, a dark trench coat, and a white doctor's coat. 258
• In his divinely lucid state, black-purple demonic patterns cover his left side while sacred white patterns cover his right. 271

Personality

Bai Zhou is intensely curious and treats rare knowledge as an opportunity that cannot be wasted. While awakening his Destiny, he pushed through exhaustion because he wanted to absorb every fragment of knowledge in the Gray Fog. His talent is paired with a willingness to train obsessively when necessary. 7 100

He is cautious, practical, and willing to use traps, misdirection, and underhanded tactics against stronger enemies. His first kill left him nearly indifferent rather than remorseful, and he later engineered Major Luo's defeat by exploiting the Major's pride and preparing rituals in advance. 20 224

Despite this ruthlessness, Bai Zhou repeatedly protects people he considers vulnerable. He intervenes for Fang Xiaoxia, fulfills the Last Wills of dead students and teachers, preserves the wills he cannot yet complete, and promises to take the people of Evening City home. 149 181 255

Bai Zhou is pessimistic about danger but persistently optimistic about living. He describes himself as his own best psychologist and encourages Ya to find small reasons for happiness even after everything they have endured. 154 237

Abilities & Skills

Bai Yang Fate and the [Adventurer] Path

Bai Zhou's Destiny manifests as a White Sun. It grants him a powerful affinity for the [Adventurer] Path, rapid growth through experience, and exceptional Fate talent. 7 119 229

• Can perceive Spirituality and hidden knowledge after awakening his Destiny. 7
• Feels Destiny resonance with related Pathways and relics. 119
• Can use his “heart” to subtly influence how certain lower-ranked Pathway holders perceive and favor him. 119
• After reaching six feet seven inches, can project the Bai Yang Fate into parts of his body for short bursts of enhancement. 229
• His Fate is nurturing an embryonic personal destiny formed from his past, present, dreams, and obsessions. 311

Basic Nine Slashes

Basic Nine Slashes is Bai Zhou's central secret technique. He learned its first three forms during the Divine Hall assessment and continued using its principles to develop new applications. 100 101

• The first form allows him to touch upon qi. 100
• He mastered the first three forms before advancing to Level 3. 101
• The fourth form provides a fivefold full-strength burst. 218
• The fifth form requires Battle Intent and normally produces a sixfold amplification. 218
• He adapted the technique into Basic Nine Fists against the Four Great Oddities. 121
• His sixth-form understanding progressed alongside his Level 5 growth and later training. 210 229

Battle Intent and Qi

Bai Zhou awakened qi through Basic Nine Slashes and gradually formed Battle Intent through combat, self-reflection, and guidance from the Wolf Knight Statue. 100 113 162

• Battle Intent began as a seed and matured into a sapling when he advanced to Level 5. 210
• Enables the Fifth Basic Slash and supports stronger bursts of power. 210 218
• At Level 6, his body, heart, qi, essence, and intent resonate as one in a divinely lucid state. 270 271

Ritualism and [Celestial Pivot]

Bai Zhou is a ranked Ritualist who received the [Celestial Pivot], the Sun Temple's highest-specification ritual seed. 207 208

• [Celestial Pivot] enhances his Spirituality and lets him instantly cast simple rituals. 208
• Functions as an internal ritual foundation for analyzing, breaking, and seizing other rituals. 207
• Diagnosed and repaired Blackstone City's wall ritual by connecting his consciousness to its structure. 214
• Deciphered Elder Wu's ritual-locked notebook at Tinghai's banquet. 230
• His ritual ability earned him release from penal labor and ninth-class citizenship in Blackstone City. 215

Moonlight's Blessing

Bai Zhou consumed [Moon God's Tear] and later completed the ritual needed to digest its power fully. 78 241 242

• Grants healing, heightened sensitivity, imagination, and mystical protection. 242
• Stabilizes his soul and consciousness, making Extraordinary interference more difficult. 242
• Makes his body lighter and faster by weakening gravity's influence on him. 242

Thousand-Faced Moon: [Fallen Saint Physician]

The Dead Sea Scrolls unlocked Bai Zhou's third [Thousand-Faced Moon] transformation after his connection with Dr. Zhang, Saints, and demons converged. 258

• Alters his appearance and Spirituality so completely that even Ya would struggle to recognize him without witnessing the transformation. 258 261
• Combines a demon's blasphemous power with a healer's compassionate nature. 258
• His demonic and benevolent aspects must remain balanced: total dominance by either side would cost him either his capacity to kill or his compassion. 271

Divine Intent Domain and [Heaven's Will Returns to Ashes]

Bai Zhou's Divine Intent Domain is a super-grade Domain shaped by his desire to see the world and keep moving forward. Its imagery includes a city, water lily, sun and moon, and a crowned phantom seated on a throne. 275

• The Domain allowed him to leap directly to the limit of Sealed Level 6. 303
• His six previous Secret Technique Imprints fused into a single pedestal on his Bai Yang Fate. 276
• [Heaven's Will Returns to Ashes] is a heaven-bestowed Secret Technique that condenses his accumulated knowledge and can continue to grow. 276

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Purple Gold Horse Saber — Bai Zhou's primary weapon; it accompanied him through Troy's ruins and battles against Saints and Demons. It underwent reconstruction through a Thousand-Blade Magicstone and later began transforming toward a True Name Secret Treasure after absorbing [Demon Cells]. 237 258
• Thunder Sky Bow — A Spirituality-name Secret Treasure whose true form Bai Zhou revealed during the battle against the Demon. 142 149
• Totoro Backpack — Stores the Last Wills Bai Zhou cannot immediately fulfill. 149
• Evolved Blue-and-White School Uniform — A school-uniform disguise and Extraordinary item that evolved during the Yuanmeng Middle School incident. 120 149
• Crown of Thorns ring — Recognized Bai Zhou as the Roman Empire's first heir and provided the Roman imperial [Adventurer] Path potion formula for “Trialist.” 216
• Dead Sea Scrolls — Activated the third [Thousand-Faced Moon] transformation. 258
• Knight's Proof and Fog City Ancient Ruins Invitation — Gifts from the Western Federation's prince, granting privileges and access to Fog City's ruins. 236
• Troy Wooden Horse — Used to store Liu Zhen's belongings for eventual delivery to his daughter. 179

Relationships

• Ya — Bai Zhou's teacher, guide, and closest companion. She led him to awaken his Destiny, taught him rituals and secret techniques, and repeatedly checks his condition for contamination or loss of control. Bai Zhou values her as a person regardless of whether others can perceive her. 7 113 155 241
• Fang Xiaoxia — A friend Bai Zhou repeatedly protects. He supported her at her birthday gathering, concealed the truth behind her hallucination to preserve her “mother's love” fairy tale, and later traveled with her to Evening City. 181 242 250
• Gem Witch — Initially an uncertain acquaintance who recognized Bai Zhou through his Three Yang Fires. They became temporary allies, attended Tinghai's banquet together, and she assisted Fang Xiaoxia while showing concern for Bai Zhou. 165 229
• Major Luo — Bai Zhou's longtime enemy within the Purple Thorn Group. Bai Zhou ultimately lured him into a prepared trap and killed him during the conflict surrounding Tinghai. 223 224
• Dr. Zhang — A doctor connected to Evening City's victims. Bai Zhou understood her sacrifice, fulfilled her final wish, and inherited items and transformative influence from her death. 256 257 258
• Wolf Knight Statue — A Sun Temple guide whose demonstrations helped Bai Zhou understand Intent, [Celestial Pivot], and the path to Level 5. 162 207 210
• Liu Zhen — Bai Zhou's deceased senior and “Brother Liu.” Bai Zhou preserves his belongings and hopes to return them to Liu Zhen's daughter, Liu Huahua. 179
• Uncle Xiang — An Evening City elder and convenience-store owner who watched Bai Zhou grow up. His letter from No. 27 Humanitarian Care Sanatorium became Bai Zhou's first true “letter from home.” 238 239 249
• The Principal / King of Lustful Evils — A dangerous, unpredictable figure who transferred the Secret Realm Gatekeeper identity to Bai Zhou but also helped him against Picasso. 149 230

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Awakening and Branch 36 — Bai Zhou enters the Extraordinary world under Ya's guidance, awakens his Destiny, and kills the Blood Worship Cultist known as the Doctor while uncovering the planned attack on Branch 36. 7 20
• Yuanmeng Middle School — He infiltrates the school as “Senior Student Zhou,” defeats its Four Great Oddities, advances to Level 4, fulfills the victims' Last Wills, and defeats the Demon and Flesh Building. 117 122 149
• Sun Temple and Blackstone City — Bai Zhou masters [Celestial Pivot], advances to Level 5, takes on the Roman identity Lucius Nies Nolanus, and repairs Blackstone City's wall ritual. 208 210 212 214
• Major Luo and Tinghai's Recognition — Bai Zhou defeats Major Luo through a prepared ritual trap, clears his name, and is recorded in Tinghai's history as its Savior. 224 228
• Evening City Return — He reunites with Uncle Xiang, investigates No. 27 Humanitarian Care Sanatorium, frees Dr. Zhang from the Black Box's control, and bids farewell to the remains of his childhood. 249 256 258
• Sealed Extraordinary Advancement — While fighting multiple titled opponents, Bai Zhou advances to Level 6, creates a super-grade Divine Intent Domain, and receives [Heaven's Will Returns to Ashes]. 270 275 276
• Blood Worship Cult Main Altar — Bai Zhou enters the Blood Worship Cult's headquarters, faces challenges from the Five-Colored Pupils family, and prepares to pursue advancement toward Lifeforger. 300 303

Notable Quotes

“Though it's a little embarrassing to say this, I've always been grateful that you chose to walk beside me. You saved me and illuminated me—it only has to do with you being you.” 155

“People need to coax themselves into living well—and they need to live better than anyone else, happier than anyone else.” 237

“Don't worry. No one left you behind.” 254

Trivia

• Bai Zhou fears heights and chose to descend a rooftop by stairs rather than risk a direct route. 155
• He prefers candy to bitter coffee and sincerely advised Ya to eat more sweets. 154
• Despite advancing to Level 4, Bai Zhou continued eating tofu pudding, millet porridge, and steamed dumplings rather than fasting for cultivation. 171
• He once described himself as a cat and thought Fang Xiaoxia would be better represented by the username “Lonely Puppy.” 178