Zhou Xu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhou Xu (周绪)
Alias(es)	Zhou Hongxu; Great King of Great Zhou; Zhou Emperor; His Majesty
Species/Race	Human Race
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Great Zhou
Occupation/Role	Founding ruler and Emperor of Great Zhou; True Word Master; Mage; Martial Artist
Status	Active

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak Extraordinary Realm	1046	Has reached the peak of the Extraordinary Realm, gaining greater control over his Spiritual Power.
Vajra Realm Martial Artist	1103	Defeats the Vajra Realm Martial Artist Ohm through a planned combination of Lightning Attack and Flame Dance.
Saint Realm Mage	1165	His longevity and status as a Saint Realm Mage shape his concerns over succession and his adopted son’s future.
Out-of-Body Realm	1339	Discovers a semi-transparent Soul Body within his Spirit Space; it can cast True Word Spells at greater range and from a safer position.
Out-of-Body Realm, Gold Two-star	1644	His Soul Body becomes noticeably more solid, expanding its operational range to nearly the entire grassland region.
Out-of-Body Realm, Gold Four-star	1810	Breaks a long-standing bottleneck while cultivating in the palace.
Out-of-Body Realm, Gold Five-star	1943	Breaks through after absorbing Natural Energy during an airship journey.

Background / History

Zhou Xu was originally named Zhou Hongxu. His parents later changed his name to Zhou Xu because the original given name was difficult to write. Before transmigrating, he knew Xie Liancheng as a childhood friend; the two bonded through martial-arts films and martial-arts classes, where they repeatedly practiced choreographed routines together. 299 658 659

After arriving in the new world, Zhou Xu became the leader of a struggling tribe. He discovered the Evolutionary Leader Talent and learned to use the True Word Eye of Insight, allowing him to inspect the attribute panels of other people and make appointments based on their potential. 8

He gradually expanded his tribe into Great Zhou, developing its camps, farming, military equipment, transport, administration, and alliances. He later became Great King, then accepted the title of Emperor after conquering Xianyang and consolidating his rule. 426 699 765

As Great Zhou grew, Zhou Xu increasingly delegated routine administration to trusted officials such as Huo Qubing and Li Bowen, while personally directing long-term strategy, True Word research, military modernization, infrastructure, and diplomacy. 771 1136 1448

Personality

Zhou Xu is practical, analytical, and strongly oriented toward results. He prefers testing ideas in practice over relying on theoretical knowledge alone; this approach guides his decisions on armor, weapons, transport, and industrial projects. 174 443

He is a cautious strategist who avoids battles that lack a favorable outcome or clear benefit. He is willing to delay action, isolate enemies, or allow hostile powers to exhaust themselves before committing Great Zhou’s forces. 714 747 754

Despite his authority, Zhou Xu generally treats capable subordinates with respect and considers their circumstances when assigning roles. His manner contrasts with more overbearing rulers, helping him earn goodwill and loyalty. 63 114 770

He is also notably work-driven. Even when taking time off, he often returns to official duties early, clears document backlogs personally, and struggles to separate state affairs from his private life. 970 1046 1806

Abilities & Skills

Evolutionary Leader

Zhou Xu’s Talent strengthens Great Zhou’s development through his own advancement. Its Blessings can improve the foundations, recovery, and combat potential of those under his rule. 735 954 1147

• His subjects’ gains are influenced by their own aptitude; stronger talents receive stronger benefits. 1257
• Citizens with Loyalty of at least eighty can receive a physical boost comparable to quasi-Extraordinary Life. 1875
• Zhou Xu regards his personal cultivation as strategically essential because his breakthroughs elevate Great Zhou’s overall strength. 1147 2033

Eye of Insight / Secret Peeping Eye

A True Word that reveals an observed target’s attribute panel, including attributes, Talent, True Words, Loyalty, Realm, and other recorded information. 8 700 726

• Zhou Xu uses it to identify talent, evaluate appointments, inspect allies, and assess potential threats. 8 561 726
• Its use is limited against opponents whose strength matches or exceeds his own. 657
• Wang Dong’s copied Eye of Insight could not inspect Zhou Xu, possibly because Zhou Xu is the True Word’s original holder. 391

Skeleton Soldier Control

Zhou Xu can animate corpses as Skeleton Soldiers through a control-oriented True Word. 76 162

• He can raise and command large numbers of Skeleton Soldiers in battle. 76 1025
• He reinforces them with True Words to improve their performance against stronger opponents. 76
• Hyena Person corpses provided him with sixteen additional Skeleton Soldiers, including the Hyena Queen’s skeleton. 162
• He views powerful enemy skeletons and Skeleton Mage True Words as valuable military resources. 1106 1301

Lightning and Flame True Words

Zhou Xu possesses several offensive True Words centered on lightning and fire, including Lightning Attack, Flame Attack, Flame Dance, and Blazing Flames. 1025 1103 1125

• Lightning Attack is a short-range, high-power strike capable of killing powerful foes, including a Fierce Beast and the Green Skins Great King. 976 1125
• He defeated Ohm by opening with Lightning Attack and following with Flame Dance after Ohm’s True Qi shield endured the first strike. 1103
• He recognizes Lightning Attack’s short range as a weakness against enemies with ranged True Qi attacks. 1639
• His attacks can impose significant True Word power costs, requiring careful resource management. 829 1301

Soul Body and Soul Possession

Upon reaching the Out-of-Body Realm, Zhou Xu formed a semi-transparent Soul Body inside his Spirit Space. 1339

• The Soul Body can absorb True Word power to become more solid. 1339
• It can cast True Word Spells independently, extending Zhou Xu’s reach while keeping his physical body safer. 1339
• Its operating range expands alongside his cultivation, though it cannot reach arbitrary distances. 1644
• Fully solidifying the Soul Body would require an estimated ten to twenty years, leading Zhou Xu to prioritize True Word research instead. 1423

Martial Arts and Tai Chi Quan

Zhou Xu practices Tai Chi Quan for physical cultivation and has developed a deep understanding of its principles. 771 1461

• He teaches Tai Chi to Huo Qubing and later practices it with Huo Qubing and Li Bowen. 771 829
• His command of Tai Chi allows him to vary fast and slow attacks unpredictably when wielding a sabre. 1461
• He applies Tai Chi principles to redirect force and refine weapon techniques rather than relying solely on brute strength. 1461

True Word Research and Enchantment

Zhou Xu researches, modifies, and categorizes True Words for both civilian and military use. 1056 1751

• He created Flame Weapon Buff by modifying Basic Weapon Buff and applied it to the Crimson Flame Sabre. 1056
• He developed passive and active forms of enhancement True Words such as Speed Enhancement, Attack Strengthen, Weapon Strengthen, and Control Strengthen. 1751
• He discovered that spells and combat skills share the same True Word origin, allowing techniques to be adapted across disciplines. 1692 2092

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Prince Zhou Sword — Epic-grade sword recovered from a palace tied to Zhou Xu’s identity. When used as a casting medium, it reduces spell consumption by twenty percent. 1711 2092
• Blazing Blade — A powerful enchanted blade whose continuous flame effect produces Flame Waves in combat. 1460 1461
• Crimson Flame Sabre — Sabre enhanced with Flame Weapon Buff; previously entrusted to Xie Liancheng during a major battle. 1056 1091
• Life Staff — Tested as a casting tool, but found incompatible with Zhou Xu’s True Word Spells and inefficient in energy use. 1056
• Mage Slayer bracelet — A bracelet Zhou Xu intended to test personally after finding its natural recovery rate slow. 1157
• Restriction Black Dragon — A restriction-based defensive asset that can use Moving Clouds and Spreading Rain or release Black Fiend Profound Wind. 1804

Relationships

• Xie Liancheng — Childhood friend, sworn-brother-like confidant, and Great Zhou’s foremost general. Their shared history as transmigrants allows them to coordinate deception and strategy with unusual trust. 658 659 671
• Yalveth — Queen of the Female Warrior Tribe, later Zhou Xu’s wife and Empress. They share children and frequently cooperate as high-level combatants and political allies. 1125 1694
• Qian Sui — Supernatural creature regarded by Zhou Xu as his eldest son and closest listener; serves as a powerful guard and companion. 1030 1209 1259
• Xuan Yu — Zhou Xu’s younger, rebellious bird-like son. Though frequently troublesome and absent, Zhou Xu remains concerned for his safety. 970 1843 1847
• Zhou Ye — Zhou Xu’s adopted God of War son, later publicly acknowledged as his son and legitimate heir after Zhou Xu’s marriage to Yalveth. 1165 1694
• Xigluen — Zhou Xu’s daughter with Yalveth. He makes deliberate efforts to maintain a close father-daughter relationship. 1235 1694
• Huo Qubing — Favored secretary and prospective chief aide whose failing health improved after receiving Zhou Xu’s Blessing. His Loyalty reaches ninety-five. 770 771 1136
• Li Bowen — Senior minister and aide in the Hall of Diligent Governance. Zhou Xu values his political ability while remaining alert to his personal interests. 728 814 892
• Zhou Chongshan — Loyal general and commander associated with the Assault Camp. Zhou Xu relies on his Weapon Master Talent for weapon testing and troop development. 562 1148 1150
• Shilke — Trusted subordinate, former captain of Zhou Xu’s Personal Soldiers, and frequent escort. 476 1595 1966
• Zhuang Mengdie — Inventive collaborator who helps turn Zhou Xu’s concepts into practical weapons, armor, and a hot-air balloon. 136 443 733

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tribal Foundation and Early Development

Zhou Xu discovers his Talent and Eye of Insight, then uses the system’s information to assess tribal members and establish a more capable workforce. 8

He develops Black Moon Camp and Barren Mountain Camp through careful personnel assignments, agricultural planning, defense arrangements, and equipment production. 114 136

Rise of Great Zhou

Zhou Xu builds Great Zhou into an organized state, constructs the Hall of Assembly, and formalizes court procedures as Great King. 426

He oversees military expansion through professional weapons, Vine Armor, Skeleton Soldiers, cavalry plans, and practical equipment testing. 136 162 174

War against Yan Sheng

Zhou Xu meets Xie Liancheng on the battlefield and learns that his childhood friend is a transmigrant from the same world. 657 658

The pair stage a false duel, enabling Xie Liancheng to become Zhou Xu’s covert informant within Yan Sheng’s forces. 659 671

After taking Xianyang, Zhou Xu consolidates control through population reorganization, relief, currency reform, and the absorption of officials such as Li Bowen. 714 728 732

Imperial Governance and Expansion

Zhou Xu accepts the title of Emperor and builds institutions around delegated governance, education, industry, infrastructure, and diplomacy. 765 811 814

He promotes compulsory education, establishes new administrative functions, develops hot-air balloons and steam technology, and upgrades Great Zhou’s military equipment. 733 776 811 1448

Cultivation and High-Level Warfare

Zhou Xu advances from the Extraordinary Realm into the Out-of-Body Realm while continuing to develop True Words, enchantments, and his Soul Body. 1046 1339 1423

He takes a more active role in high-level conflicts, combining Lightning Attack, flame-based spells, buffs, Soul Possession, and powerful artifacts while managing the limits of his True Word power. 1103 1219 1301 2092

Dynasty and Succession

Zhou Xu publicly adopts Zhou Ye to avoid future succession disputes while preserving their relationship. 1165

He later marries Yalveth, publicly recognizes their children as legitimate heirs, and retains Yalveth’s military role rather than confining her to palace life. 1694

Trivia

• Zhou Xu’s original name, Zhou Hongxu, was changed by his parents because its characters were difficult to write. 299
• He views his descendants’ potential as a matter of state because Great Zhou’s future may depend on the quality of its heirs. 768
• He has a habit of working overtime before travel or after returning from long absences. 1000 1046 1806
• He refers to Qian Sui as his “good son,” while he frequently calls Xuan Yu an “unfilial” or rebellious son. 1030 1339