Yang Ming

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yang Ming (杨洺)
Alias(es)	White Ghost; Hui; Hanton / Hanton Kolev; White Ghost Hanton
Species/Race	Human; super-human modified with the genes of an Ancient God Lifeform 369
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Luofeng Empire; Sherman Empire; Emperor's Right Hand / Dark Squad
Occupation/Role	Military officer; political strategist; investigator; Imperial special envoy; noble
Status	Active
Titles	Imperial Honorary Count; Grand Duke of the Empire; Bishop of Radiant Light; Vice Admiral; honorary Major General; Reserve Duke nominee 312 380 430

Background / History

Yang Ming arrived at Kor Port Prison, where he injured six inmates who attempted to intimidate him. His combat ability earned fear from both inmates and guards; after three days in solitary confinement, he was assigned to a four-person cell. During this period, he sought a stable supply of Gene Stabilizing Potions and planned to locate Minx Port and Mech Twilight 12.

He later chose to support the Luofeng Empire, forming a long-term political partnership with Second Prince Edwang. Yang Ming openly stated his ambition to become a Grand Duke of the Sherman Empire while using titles, reputation, status, and power to contribute to Luofeng 65. Their plans included economic and educational development, awakening the public’s political consciousness, reforming the imperial system, creating a cabinet, and exploring a coexistence of regional voting and monarchy 154.

After consolidating influence within Luofeng’s military and political structure, Yang Ming exposed the Old Emperor’s replacement by an Intelligent Machine. He seized control of Luofeng Palace’s mechanical guards, disabled the machine, and entrusted Emilia with authority over the palace defenses 151.

Yang Ming eventually disclosed to Edwang that he was the White Ghost and intended to leave Luofeng, believing his continued presence would bring disaster upon the country. He planned to establish a new foothold inside the Sherman Empire instead 202.

Within Sherman, he operated through multiple identities, including Hui and Hanton Kolev. He acquired a noble identity on Saka Star, became publicly known for solving murder cases, and used his growing fame to navigate Imperial politics 205 209. The Emperor later recruited him into a secret force under direct imperial control, known as the Emperor’s Right Hand or Dark Squad 300 301.

Yang Ming’s influence expanded through Imperial investigations, military service, and public support. He received noble titles, military promotions, and the Grand Duke title, while maintaining an independent political agenda and advocating for commoners against entrenched noble and elder power 312 430 470.

Appearance

Yang Ming can alter his public identity through disguises and plastic surgery, including appearances as Hui, Hanton Kolev, and an elderly man. He later chose to operate openly under his original appearance as Major General Yang Ming of the Luofeng Empire 203 480.

• His body’s development became extremely slow after Ancient God Gene Modification 284.
• He commonly wears Imperial military uniforms when appearing in official settings 300 330.
• He possesses a distinctive Imperial badge connected to the Emperor’s secret-force offer 300.
• His public presence is described as dazzling and intimidating, with strength sufficient to fight an entire infantry legion alone 369.

Personality

Yang Ming is composed, calculating, and adaptable under pressure. He relies on planning, leverage, deception, and public opinion as readily as he uses direct force. He is willing to manipulate corrupt officials, noble families, Imperial institutions, and propaganda narratives to advance his objectives 48 304 395 429.

Despite this ruthlessness, he values trusted companions and repeatedly prioritizes their safety. He refused to deceive Edwang about being the White Ghost, treats Emilia like a younger sister, worries about Milili’s future, and sought his parents’ rescue even at the cost of resigning from his positions and returning his title 202 203 329.

His political outlook is shaped by hostility toward rigid class systems and monopolized power. He advocates social mobility and criticizes the Sherman Empire’s elders for blocking commoners’ advancement, though he remains pragmatic about confronting powers he cannot yet defeat 283 470.

Abilities & Skills

Ancient God Gene Modification

Yang Ming is a super-human fused with the genes of an Ancient God Lifeform, granting him exceptional physical ability but imposing a permanent biological dependency 284 369.

• Can defeat groups of opponents through speed, reflexes, and close-quarters combat 12 70.
• Is considered capable of fighting an entire infantry legion alone 369.
• His modified body develops and ages very slowly 284.
• Requires Gene Stabilizer continuously; without it, he will self-destruct within roughly half a month and lose conscious control to cellular instincts 284.

Mental Control

Mental Control is one of Yang Ming’s signature abilities, though he considers Blair more skilled with it 284.

• His mental strength is stated to be no weaker than Brye’s 300.
• He can resist a thought imprint without apparent harm 300.
• The ability makes him dangerous even in close contact with powerful political figures 284.

Combat and Tactical Adaptability

Yang Ming combines personal combat capability with quick situational analysis.

• Subdued two noble youths during a reception and impressed the Second Prince 70.
• Neutralized Deputy Chief of Staff Gudunmaha’s mechanical guards and forced a recorded confession 48.
• Remained calm when arrested under his Hanton identity and used the detention to strengthen his connection with Professor Huamoli 484.
• Underwent testing with a Gene Modification Reinforcement Serum that temporarily enhanced his combat ability 152.

Technology and Information Warfare

Yang Ming is highly effective at using machine intelligences, intelligence networks, and technical sabotage.

• Modified Kolev’s robots and operates alongside Lü, an advanced version of Molly Two 41.
• Used a virus to take control of Luofeng Palace’s mechanical guards 151.
• Disabled the Intelligent Machine controlling the Old Emperor 151.
• Erased or planned to erase his online traces after learning that the New Federation held files on the White Ghost 125.
• Exploited auxiliary-chip access while cultivating his connection with Professor Huamoli 481.

Political Strategy and Investigation

Yang Ming uses secrets, reputation, and institutional conflicts to build influence.

• Blackmailed Gudunmaha through evidence of corruption and threats against his family, then established a “life-mail” safeguard 48.
• Consolidated control over Luofeng’s military and political landscape following the war on Planet Yilando 125.
• Solved the Saka Family murder case, unexpectedly gaining fame as a detective among the nobility 209.
• Led investigations into Prince Vinos’s case and used the resulting scandal to pressure the noble class 304.
• Faked severe injuries to gain public sympathy and political leverage 429.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Gene Stabilizer — essential medication preventing his modified body from self-destructing 284.
• Imperial Star Guard Knights Order Badge — an Imperial badge whose significance Lü explains to him 285.
• Emperor’s special badge — worn when Yang Ming attends the Imperial reception connected to the Emperor’s secret-force proposal 300.
• Protective early-warning devices — layered warning measures activated while Catherine sleeps 300.
• Sword given to Emilia — grants Emilia control over Luofeng Palace’s mechanical guards 151.

Relationships

• Lü — advanced machine intelligence and close operational partner; provides intelligence, manages plans, and remains loyal to Yang Ming 41 125 395.
• 026 — trusted companion whose resilience and longing for freedom deeply affect Yang Ming; she assists with Gene Modification Reinforcement Serum testing 83 152.
• Edwang Moon — political partner, friend, and later Emperor of Luofeng; they planned Luofeng’s reforms together 65 154 202.
• Emilia — treated by Yang Ming as a younger sister; he entrusted her with Luofeng Palace’s mechanical-guard controls 151 202.
• Kolev — friend, collaborator, and occasional adviser; assists with interrogation, diplomacy, and Yang Ming’s operations 41 125 203.
• Milili — Kolev’s daughter and Yang Ming’s close associate; later publicly serves as his personal assistant and a senior Military Intelligence Bureau agent 395 486.
• Hera — associate whose research and potential threat to humanity concern Yang Ming; she preserves his cells as a contingency 203 263.
• Catherine — former girlfriend and Super Mutant; they reunite at the Imperial Star, where Yang Ming reassures her of his support 300 312.
• Princess Daphne — political ally and admirer who publicly supports Yang Ming and pressures the Empire to recognize his contributions 380 429.
• Professor Huamoli — initially approached as part of Yang Ming’s plan to obtain memory-overwrite technology; their relationship develops into an uneasy friendship 481 501.
• The Old Emperor of Sherman — patron, manipulator, and political opponent; he recruits Yang Ming for his secret force while attempting to use him against rivals 300 301 430.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Luofeng Establishment

• Survives Kor Port Prison and begins pursuing the resources necessary to stabilize his modified body 12.
• Aligns with Edwang and commits to building influence through Luofeng’s political and military systems 65.
• Helps expose the Old Emperor’s Intelligent Machine replacement and secures Luofeng Palace 151.
• Supports Edwang’s ascent and Luofeng’s proposed political reforms 154.

White Ghost Identity

• The New Federation identifies the White Ghost as a major target and seeks his biological samples 125.
• Yang Ming plans to conceal his online identity, integrate Luofeng’s military, and create an external refuge 125.
• Confesses his identity to Edwang before departing Luofeng to avoid endangering it 202.
• His status as the White Ghost becomes central to Imperial negotiations, public opinion, and political conflict 201 329.

Sherman Noble and Imperial Agent

• Enters Sherman society as Hui, obtaining a noble title through Viscount Saka’s family 205.
• Gains unexpected notoriety as a detective after solving murder cases on Saka Star 209.
• Joins the Emperor’s secret force and accepts an assassination-related investigation targeting a Prince 300 301.
• Receives the Imperial Honorary Count title and becomes the Emperor’s special envoy against the Grand Elder’s noble faction 312.

Imperial Hero and Grand Duke

• Resigns from his positions after his parents are rescued, attempting to return his noble title amid public scrutiny 329.
• Receives major honors, including an honorary Major General rank and a promised Reserve Duke title 380.
• Gains public leverage by presenting himself as severely injured and allowing Daphne to campaign for recognition of his achievements 429.
• Is named Grand Duke of the Empire, Bishop of Radiant Light, and the Empire’s youngest Vice Admiral 430.

Anti-Imperial Ambition

• Opposes military suppression of civil unrest and condemns the Empire’s elder-controlled power structure 470.
• States a long-term plan to dismantle the Sherman Empire step by step 486.
• Falls into dejection after learning of the Fayan manipulation, questioning his identity and achievements before the final battle 564.
• Returns to Li’s core data zone and the original City of Light 576.

Trivia

• Yang Ming once described himself as “a revolutionary comrade from the proletariat” while privately considering how to adapt the Empire’s noble and imperial systems to local conditions 283.
• He gave the Emperor a nickname, making him the sole person known for doing so 369.
• He wants to become a Grand Duke not merely for status, but as part of a broader strategy to gain power and influence 65 304.
• His stated long-term ambition may extend as far as becoming a figure comparable to Levi Sherman if it better serves his goals 319.