Chang Ping

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chang Ping (常平)
Species/Race	Human; a transmigrator from Earth 1
Gender	Male 2
Affiliation	Saint Orchid Academy, Beginner Warrior Class; formerly a servant of the Sacred Family 1 13 15
Occupation/Role	Warrior, Demon Spirit Master, academy student
Status	Active 50
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
S-rank Talent: Physical Augmentation	1	Obtains the talent after Shen Xiu removes his heart; it initially grants 1 jin of Strength per minute.
Warrior Apprentice	2	System panel records 69 Strength and 13 Soul Force.
Silver Four-star Warrior	3	Reaches over 4,000 jin after three days in the underground cave; comprehends Dark Energy, which ignores 80% of an opponent's defense.
Gold One-star Warrior	4	Strength exceeds 12,000 jin; Dark Energy can ignore 100% of defense and he comprehends Hua Jin.
Physical Augmentation: 8 jin/minute	4	Talent upgrades consume stored Strength; his rate reaches 8 jin per minute.
Physical Augmentation: 18 jin/minute	22	Repeated upgrades raise his growth rate to 18 jin per minute; his panel records 17,262 Strength.
Rage Level 1	28	Acquired through hunting Horned Sheep; emotional agitation doubles his Strength and turns his eyes red.
Rage Level 3	35 36	At Level 3, Rage can temporarily increase his Strength sixfold.
Physical Augmentation: 25 jin/minute	36	Raises daily Strength gain to 36,000 jin.
Gold Three-star Warrior	45	Panel records 39,371 Strength.
Physical Augmentation: 36 jin/minute	45	Further upgrades raise his passive Strength gain to 36 jin per minute.
Bronze One-star Demon Spirit Master	46	Reaches 104 Soul Force and independently comprehends Telekinesis.

Background / History

Chang Ping was transported from Earth into the City of Radiance. Knowing the world’s future events, he endured abuse as an underpaid Sacred Family servant while saving enough money to enter Saint Orchid Academy and change his fate 1.

Steward Shen Ming falsely accused him of peeping on Shen Xiu and ordered his castration. Shen Xiu intervened only to take Chang Ping for herself, using his heart blood to cultivate the Bloodthirsty Demonic Art before throwing him into a hidden water passage beneath her room 1.

The near-fatal ordeal awakened Chang Ping’s system and S-rank Physical Augmentation talent. His heart wound healed completely, and he survived the underground Cold Pond by using Exchange Shop supplies, driving away Black Water Mysterious Turtles with fire, and eventually hunting them for food 2 3.

After gaining sufficient strength, Chang Ping escaped the underground passages through deception. He used a Universal Mask to impersonate a maidservant, returned to Shen Xiu, and began pursuing revenge for her attempt on his life 7 8.

Appearance

Chang Ping initially appears malnourished, with a sallow complexion, sunken cheeks, and a body thin enough to seem vulnerable to a strong gust of wind 1. Physical Augmentation rapidly remakes his physique into that of a powerful warrior.

• Develops defined eight-pack abdominal muscles after reaching Silver rank 3.
• Has broad, powerful hands described as fan-like 26 48.
• Possesses a notably solid, muscular body; Ye Sheng estimates his Strength from the hardness of his muscles 13.
• Has fair skin, made even fairer after bathing 39.
• His eyes turn red while Rage is active 28.

Personality

Chang Ping is defiant toward authority and refuses to submit quietly even when powerless. While being framed by Shen Ming, he denies the accusation, resists the Sacred Family’s claimed right to punish him, and vows to repay his humiliation if he survives 1.

He is pragmatic and highly adaptive in dangerous situations. In the Cold Pond, he uses torches, gasoline, shop items, disguises, and newly redeemed techniques to overcome enemies stronger or better positioned than himself 2 6 7 29.

His survival and revenge have also made him harsh and vindictive. He humiliates Shen Xiu after escaping, intimidates opponents through overwhelming force, and is willing to interrogate and cripple enemies for information 8 18 30. Despite this, he protects Xiao Ning'er from a Great Rock Python and rewards those who help him, including Xiao Ning'er and Shen Xiu 44 46 48.

Abilities & Skills

Physical Augmentation

Chang Ping’s S-rank talent automatically increases his physical Strength every minute. He can spend accumulated Strength to upgrade the rate of increase, though doing so temporarily lowers his current combat power 2 3 22.

• Began at 1 jin of Strength per minute and later reached 36 jin per minute 2 45.
• Causes extreme hunger as his Strength and growth rate increase 2 3.
• Gives him sufficient raw power to fight opponents above his apparent cultivation level 18 30.

Dark Energy and Hua Jin

After becoming a Silver warrior, Chang Ping naturally comprehends Dark Energy, also called Penetrating Force. It bypasses external defenses to harm internal organs 3.

• At Silver Four-star, Dark Energy ignores 80% of an enemy’s defense 3.
• At Gold One-star, it can ignore 100% of defense 4.
• Hua Jin reduces physical damage; at Gold One-star, it reduces damage by 20% 4.

Rage

Rage is a passive racial skill acquired from hunting Horned Sheep. It activates when Chang Ping’s emotions intensify 27 28.

• Level 1 doubles his Strength and improves his eyesight 28.
• His eyes become red while the skill is active 28.
• By Level 3, it can temporarily multiply his Strength sixfold 35 36.

Great Ancestor Long Fist

A Silver-level, thirty-two-form boxing technique redeemed from the Exchange Shop. Chang Ping immediately masters it upon purchase, gaining the practical experience of a long-practiced master 20.

• Its minimum requirement is Silver One-star Warrior, which Chang Ping already exceeds 20.
• Uses straightforward forms containing the principles of many boxing styles 20.
• Enables him to defeat Gold Two-star instructor Tie Lang in an unarmed spar 20.

Severing Descendants Foot

A Silver-level leg technique redeemed during his battle with Black Fox, specifically to address his weakness in leg flexibility 29.

• Gives Chang Ping an immediate countermeasure against Black Fox’s close-range attacks 29.
• Allows him to cripple Black Fox after the latter targets his lower body 29.

Soul Sea and Human Dao Divine Art

Chang Ping possesses a rare blue Soul Sea, later identified as having a Ruoshui attribute and Blue Hole form 12 36. His Human Dao Divine Art doubles his Soul Force daily after he transfers his Soul Force through its cultivation method 36.

• His Soul Force rises from 13 to 26, then 52, and finally 104 2 36 39 46.
• His Soul Sea normally releases energy each minute to strengthen his body 36.
• When attacked by Soul Force, Law Power, or Heavenly Dao Power, it shifts to Black Hole form and devours the incoming energy 36.
• Reaching Bronze One-star allows him to use Telekinesis, including remotely locking a door bolt 46.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Desert Eagle — Silver-grade firearm with infinite ammunition, redeemed for 5,000 Strength. Chang Ping quickly masters its use and uses it to break Tie Lang’s staff and defeat Black Fox 4 21 30.
• Universal Mask — Silver-grade disguise item that changes the wearer’s appearance from the neck up. Gold-rank experts can see through it 7.
• Space Rings — Chang Ping uses a small ring associated with Shen Xiu and takes Black Fox’s larger Space Ring after defeating him 30.
• Simple Camera — Produces printed photographs; Chang Ping uses it to photograph Ye Zi Yun and Xiao Ning'er 16 44.
• Bronze Dagger — Kept in his Space Ring and used as an improvised door bolt 39.
• Gasoline and torches — Used to create fire traps and maintain a safe zone in the Cold Pond 2 6.

Relationships

• Shen Xiu — Former master and attempted murderer who used Chang Ping’s heart blood for cultivation. Their relationship shifts into a hostile, coercive partnership after he escapes; they cooperate against Xiangliu and the Dark Guild while sharing a dormitory at the academy 1 8 27 49.
• Shen Ming — Sacred Family steward who withholds Chang Ping’s wages, bullies him, and frames him for peeping 1.
• Ye Sheng — Saint Orchid Academy vice dean who recognizes Chang Ping’s blue Soul Sea, helps admit him, and attempts to protect and guide him 12 13 20.
• Xiao Ning'er — Classmate Chang Ping wants to save from her future arrangement with Shen Fei. He rescues her from a Great Rock Python, and she later helps him obtain Purple Mist Grass 13 44 48.
• Lu Piao — Academy acquaintance who befriends Chang Ping, treats him to an expensive meal, and openly admires his strength 15 18 20.
• Shen Fei — Sacred Family descendant who framed Chang Ping and repeatedly conflicts with him. Chang Ping beats and shoots him, then warns him to stay away from Xiao Ning'er 11 12 50.
• Shen Yue — Shen Fei’s younger brother and classmate. Chang Ping takes his front-row seat, defeats him easily, and becomes the target of Shen Yue’s attempted retaliation 15 16 18.
• Nie Li — Classmate whom Chang Ping slaps out of a window after a dispute over a seat; Nie Li subsequently vows revenge 26.
• Xiangliu — Ancient demon encountered in the Cold Pond. Chang Ping treats Xiangliu as a major threat after learning it escaped through possession and is searching for him 4 27.
• Black Fox — Dark Guild elder sent to capture Chang Ping. Chang Ping defeats, interrogates, and hands him over after learning of the Dark Guild’s interest in the Desert Eagle 29 30.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sacred Family Servant and Cold Pond Escape

Chang Ping begins as an exploited servant with no cultivation or backing. Shen Xiu’s attempt to use his heart blood instead grants him the means to survive, grow stronger, and escape the Sacred Family’s underground Cold Pond 1 2 3.

Revenge Against Shen Xiu

Using the Universal Mask to infiltrate the Sacred Family residence, Chang Ping reveals that he survived and turns the power dynamic with Shen Xiu completely around. He seeks revenge while forcing her to reveal information about her cultivation and the Old Monster 7 8.

Saint Orchid Academy Conflicts

Chang Ping enrolls at Saint Orchid Academy despite being recognized as a rare blue Soul Sea talent. He chooses the Beginner Warrior Class to remain near Xiao Ning'er, then establishes a reputation by confronting Shen Fei, Shen Yue, and instructor Tie Lang 12 13 15 20 21.

Dark Guild Pursuit

The Dark Guild targets Chang Ping for recruitment and for the manufacturing method of his Desert Eagle. He counters their attempt to abduct him by defeating Black Fox, extracting information about the guild’s collusion with the Sacred Family, and resolving to settle the conflict 29 30 49.

Growth as a Demon Spirit Master

While continuing his warrior advancement, Chang Ping studies his Soul Sea and rapidly cultivates through the Human Dao Divine Art. He becomes the first student in his class to reach Bronze One-star Demon Spirit Master and gains Telekinesis 36 46.

Notable Quotes

“I'm not guilty!” 1

“You ate my heart, huh? You ate mine, so spit it out, with interest!” 2

“I'm not only tormenting you now, but I'll continue to torment you in the future.” 8

Trivia

• Chang Ping’s system repeatedly changes the labels for his gender and hobbies without his control, displaying entries such as “Virgin Boy,” “Man,” “Stud,” and “Tsundere Male” 3 22 35 45.
• He cannot detect a pulse or heartbeat after Shen Xiu removes his heart, leading him to suspect that the system maintains his life 21.
• His extreme metabolism and hunger let him consume enormous quantities of food, including a 3,000-Demon-Spirit-Coin meal and whole sheep bones 18 23.
• He knows that the Sacred Family’s betrayal will eventually contribute to the fall of the City of Radiance during a Demon Beast assault 23.