Zhou Chongshan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhou Chongshan (周重山)
Alias(es)	Weapon Master; Zhou Xu's “number one fierce general”
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Great Zhou
Occupation/Role	Military general; Commander of the Assault Camp
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 56

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Spirit and Stamina: Three-Star	335, 336	Reached three stars in both attributes after pushing himself to his physical and mental limits in battle.
Hundred Refinements Realm: Bronze One-Star	941	Became Great Zhou's second Hundred Refinements Realm general; gained enhanced physical ability, perception, and the ability to channel True Word power through weapons.
Hundred Refinements Realm: Bronze Two-Star	995	Broke through a bottleneck by practicing the Body Forging Fist after defeating a Demon; the light circulating over his body became a unified radiance.
Vajra Realm: Silver One-Star	1253	Broke through the peak of the Hundred Refinements Realm and manifested a True Qi shield capable of blocking Xie Liancheng's halberd.
Vajra Realm: Silver Four-Star	1701	Reached Silver Four-Star, though still one star below Xie Liancheng and Yalveth at the time.
Vajra Realm: Peak	2032, 2033	Later recognized as a peak Vajra Realm Martial Artist and one of Great Zhou's foremost generals.

Background

Zhou Chongshan's original tribe was raided by Evil Wolf's forces, an experience that left him vulnerable to Evil Wolf's provocations during their later confrontation. His anger disrupted his performance and allowed the faster Evil Wolf to suppress him despite their otherwise comparable fighting ability. 58 62

He became one of Zhou Xu's earliest and most trusted subordinates. Even in the tribe's early days, Zhou Xu regarded him as his most promising general and the only fierce general capable of independently carrying Great Zhou's military strength. 58

As Great Zhou developed rapidly and warfare became less frequent, Zhou Chongshan struggled with anxiety and insecurity. As a general whose value had initially been defined by combat, he found it difficult to feel useful when he had no battles to fight. Zhou Xu recognized the problem, rewarded his service, and arranged for Wang Dong to supervise his rehabilitation, literacy education, and rest. 273 280 281

Over time, he grew beyond this instability. By the later period, he no longer measured himself against others' advancement; he remained on the front lines because Great Zhou still needed him, while accepting that he would retire once his service was no longer required. 2033

Personality

Zhou Chongshan is serious, dutiful, and intensely demanding of himself. He initially treated rest as wasted time, even attempting to continue training after injuring his dominant hand. 232 His drive made him prone to overexertion, but also enabled repeated breakthroughs under extreme pressure.

He is straightforward and loyal to Zhou Xu. When entrusted with Wang Dong's protection, he accepted the responsibility immediately after Zhou Xu explained its importance, even though he had initially wanted reassignment. 280 He also showed generosity by dividing a reward from Zhou Xu among Ye Jinghong and Li Ce. 340

In combat, he is notably calm and analytical. Rather than competing directly against stronger opponents, he studies their habits, identifies weaknesses, and changes weapons or tactics accordingly. 462 2038 His composure can give way to fierce determination when his troops or key terrain are threatened. 1068 1073

Abilities & Skills

Weapon Master

Zhou Chongshan possesses the Weapon Master Talent, enabling him to rapidly understand, master, and creatively apply virtually any weapon placed in his hands. 137 2038

• Learned the fundamentals of the crescent halberd within three days and was assigned to train new users. 137
• Can assess weapon matchups and select specialized equipment to counter an opponent's fighting style. 2038
• Uses weapons beyond their conventional roles, including throwing sabres, spears, axes, and shields. 993 1058
• Initially struggled as an instructor because his instinctive, high-speed weapon techniques were too advanced for ordinary soldiers to imitate. 137

Martial Arts Cultivation

As a peak Vajra Realm Martial Artist, Zhou Chongshan possesses enhanced physical ability, senses, endurance, and the ability to reinforce himself and his weapons with True Qi. 941 1253 2032

• At the Hundred Refinements Realm, he could coat weapons with power, greatly increasing their sharpness and destructive force. 941
• His enhanced perception allowed him to track the sound and movement of the Demon's tentacles before seeing them. 993
• His Vajra Realm True Qi shield could directly block attacks from Xie Liancheng's Three-Pointed, Two-Edged Halberd. 1253
• His four-star Valor and Stamina give him exceptional sustained combat capability, though he avoids direct strength contests with physically superior foes. 462 992 994

Speed Enhancement

Zhou Chongshan received the granted True Word Speed Enhancement as a Blessing. 335

• Uses it to accelerate his movement and reactions at critical moments in combat. 994
• Combined it with his weapon techniques while fighting the Demon, allowing him to respond before its tentacles could intercept his returning shield. 994

Assault Camp Command

Though initially regarded primarily as a fierce general rather than a battlefield commander, Zhou Chongshan developed into an effective leader of Great Zhou's elite Assault Camp. 549 1192

• Leads the Assault Camp as heavy infantry, armored cavalry, and spear formations depending on terrain and tactical needs. 719 1063 1189
• Organized rotating defense and rest shifts at the grassland pass while Xie Liancheng recovered from exhaustion. 1062
• Rapidly formed a spear formation to repel a nighttime Goblin Wolf Cavalry flank attack. 1063
• Developed and implemented training for the three-pointed short spear and medium round shield combination, trusting the Assault Camp's elite soldiers to master techniques unsuitable for ordinary troops. 1149 1150

Equipment

• Dual sabres — Frequently used for close combat, cross-slashes, and rapid weapon transitions. 993 994
• Round shield — Used defensively and as a returning throwing weapon; Zhou Chongshan can throw it in a boomerang-like arc and catch it during combat. 993 994
• Crescent halberd — A weapon he quickly learned and initially taught to Great Zhou soldiers. 137
• Three-pointed short spear and medium round shield — A weapon configuration he helped develop for the Assault Camp's sustained combat role. 1148 1149
• Zi Wu Yuan Yang Yue — A pair of compact bladed weapons used to trap and disarm an opponent's weapon. 2038
• Blood Drinker Sword — An exquisite-grade blade capable of cutting through a transport truck's cabin when wielded by Zhou Chongshan. 1921

Relationships

• Zhou Xu — His chief and later emperor. Zhou Xu identifies Zhou Chongshan as one of his most trusted subordinates, guides his recovery and development, and repeatedly relies on him in major campaigns. 58 280 1073
• Xie Liancheng — Fellow fierce general, rival, and frequent sparring partner. Their battles help both men adapt to new realms and overcome personal limits. 1253 1255 1701
• Wang Dong — Teacher and rehabilitation companion. Wang Dong supervised Zhou Chongshan's literacy lessons, rest periods, and training balance, helping him overcome his self-destructive habits. 280 281 282 283
• Shi Lei — Long-serving Great Zhou general and fellow officer. They fought alongside Zhou Xu during the defense of Salt Lake Camp and later coordinated as senior commanders. 56 714
• Tash — Lizardman officer and old comrade. Tash supported Zhou Chongshan during his battle with the Demon and witnessed his Bronze Two-Star breakthrough. 993 995
• Eredar — Dark Elf commander whom Zhou Chongshan trained and sparred against; Zhou Chongshan repeatedly defeated him through unfamiliar weapons and technical precision. 2035 2038

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Tribal Battles

Zhou Chongshan helped reverse the battle at Salt Lake Camp by charging into the Black Forest with Zhou Xu. Armed with a stone axe, he cut through enemy tribesmen with enough force to terrify the opposing force. 56

His clash with Evil Wolf exposed an early weakness: personal trauma and provocation could shatter his composure. Evil Wolf's Speed Enhancement allowed him to suppress Zhou Chongshan until Zhou Xu's Skeleton Soldiers changed the battle. 58 76

Red Stone Tribe and Early Great Zhou Expansion

Zhou Chongshan volunteered to duel the Red Stone Chief, adapting after his sabre was chipped and ultimately defeating the opposing leader. The chief's defeat caused the tribe to surrender. 239 240

He later sustained a serious wrist injury after forcing his preferred weapon style into cavalry combat. Zhou Xu used the incident to teach him to adapt his weapon choice to the situation rather than relying on a single method. 211

Assault Camp Commander

During the conquest of Green Forest City, Zhou Chongshan killed General Long Xiaotian within ten moves, then led three hundred Vanguard Iron Cavalry into the breached city. 718 He subsequently led the Assault Camp as heavily armored infantry, secured the surrender of the defenders, and reassured the city's common people of Great Zhou's protection. 719

He later became central to Great Zhou's elite military doctrine, developing weapons, formations, and training methods for the Assault Camp. 1149 1150

Battle Against the Demon

As a Hundred Refinements Realm Martial Artist, Zhou Chongshan chose to face a Demon alone. He discarded his armor and warhorse for mobility, used dual sabres and his returning round shield to sever its tentacles, and ultimately split its main body into four pieces. 993 994

The battle pushed him through the Bronze Two-Star bottleneck, which he broke by circulating True Word power through the Body Forging Fist. 995

Grassland Pass Defense

Zhou Chongshan held the grassland pass against Green Skin forces, recognizing that losing the pass would turn a natural defensive barrier into an enemy stronghold. 1068 He led the Assault Camp's spear formation to repel Goblin Wolf Cavalry, then fought Ogres whose regeneration and abnormal defenses forced Great Zhou's generals to reassess the threat. 1063 1065

After suffering heavy Assault Camp casualties, he blamed himself and sought punishment. Zhou Xu instead accepted responsibility for the delayed reinforcements and comforted him. 1073

Vajra Realm Breakthrough and Later Service

Zhou Chongshan reached the Vajra Realm before his spar with Xie Liancheng, where his True Qi shield and superior weapon transitions allowed him to overwhelm a peak Hundred Refinements Realm opponent. 1253 1254

In later campaigns, he and Xie Liancheng served as Great Zhou's Vajra Realm vanguard, actively seeking out enemy powerhouses while leading the Assault Camp. 1331 1361 He continued refining both his own weapon mastery and the training of allied troops, including Dark Elf soldiers. 2035 2038

Notable Quotes

“We'll crush them before nightfall!” 941

“The Assault Camp can do it.” 1149

“Is this all you've got? You're still far from your limit. I've yet to see your true power.” 1254