Zhan Kong

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhan Kong (斩空)
Alias(es)	Legion Commander; Commander Zhankong; Chief Instructor; Second Brother
Species/Race	Human mage
Gender	Masculine
Affiliation	Huaxia Military Department; Xuefeng Mountain Posthouse; Southern Military Department; Biyi Military Region
Occupation/Role	Military Commander; Legion Commander; Chief Instructor; former National Government Team member
Status	Alive and active in military operations 706
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
High Level Mage	74	Identified as the only High Mage in Bocheng and assigned responsibility for the city’s defense 74.
Curse Element restored	629	Breaks the seal in the Zu family’s ancestral land and regains access to the Curse Element 629.
Super-Level physique	635	His physical endurance allows him to resist the extreme cold of Tianshan while using the Curse Possession Technique 635.
Monarch-level defensive capability	659	His Curse Possession Technique is stated to provide defense on par with a Monarch 659.
Curse Possession and Fusion Magic against a Supreme Monarch	706	Combines Beast Soul possession with Fusion Magic to fight a Supreme Monarch, repeatedly recovering after being struck down 706.

The supplied material does not identify a later named mage realm for Zhan Kong; the later entries document combat abilities and benchmarks instead.

Background / History

Zhan Kong commands the Xuefeng Mountain Posthouse when he first encounters Xu Fang. Despite his rough manner and habitual mockery, he takes an interest in Xu Fang’s potential, supports his plan to train in the Ancient Capital, and offers to connect him with the Central Military Department after his first year of high school 1 2.

Before becoming a senior military commander, Zhan Kong served on the National Government Team and traveled abroad. He was also Hua Zhanhong’s student. After losing someone important to him and being driven away to a small southern town, he relied heavily on the support of his subordinates, including Xu Fang’s parents 36 83.

During the Bocheng Blood Disaster, Zhan Kong leads the defense of the city alongside Tang Yue and other senior Mages. More than sixty percent of his personnel are lost, and the Xuefeng Mountain unit faces disbandment. Zhan Kong initially struggles with the losses, but accepts that the unit’s designation will be preserved in honor of those who died protecting Bocheng 72 74 82.

He later becomes involved in the Ancient Capital Catastrophe. Because the Black Court’s plan activates prematurely, Zhan Kong enters Sha Yuan alone and reaches Xu Fang after the Ancient King’s Armor Robe has possessed him. Recognizing the danger, he prevents Zhang Xiaohou and Liu Ru from approaching Xu Fang and helps stabilize the situation 252 253.

A transfer order later sends Zhan Kong and several of his old subordinates to Dongting Lake. He resents being moved to the abandoned Golden Forest Wasteland City, where he initially has almost no work or troops. His mood changes after reuniting with Xu Fang and Zhang Xiaohou and taking part in the campaign to rebuild the city and eliminate the surrounding demons 371 379 389.

Zhan Kong’s long-standing personal goal is to rescue Qin Yu’er, who was sealed in the Tianshan Scar after her uncontrollable Ice power led to her abandonment and persecution. Xu Fang and Jiang Shaoxu accompany him on the rescue mission. Zhan Kong ultimately reaches Qin Yu’er and brings her out of the ice, while Xu Fang protects him from the region’s freezing conditions 634 642 644.

By the Yangtze River crisis, Zhan Kong is leading a Dragon Beast squad against a massive demon horde. He uses Curse Possession and Fusion Magic to fight a Supreme Monarch, holding it back until Xu Fang arrives to support him 705 706.

Appearance

Zhan Kong is a large, rugged military Mage with a grizzled, unkempt appearance. His weathered look and bear-like eyes contrast with the authority he commands as a Legion Commander.

• Burly build and rugged facial features 35 83
• Frequently unshaven, disheveled, or covered in battle grime 35 82
• Bear-like eyes and an intimidating military presence 35
• Commonly appears in a military uniform or field gear 479 482

Personality

Zhan Kong is blunt, stubborn, irritable, and fond of saying the wrong thing. He freely mocks subordinates and acquaintances, complains about military orders, and reacts badly to disrespect. His coarse behavior is often balanced by an understated sense of humor 2 371 379.

Despite his rough exterior, Zhan Kong is highly responsible. He takes the defense of cities and outposts seriously, rejects Shi Qianshou’s attempt to justify sacrificing an outpost, and insists that Military Mages exist to protect people rather than exploit them 386.

He is loyal to his soldiers and deeply affected by their deaths. Zhan Kong also has a tendency to shoulder burdens alone, particularly where Qin Yu’er is concerned. Xu Fang repeatedly criticizes this habit, arguing that accepting help does not diminish Zhan Kong’s commitment to rescuing her 82 634.

Abilities & Skills

Military Command

Zhan Kong is an experienced commander who coordinates city defenses, military units, and demon-hunting operations.

• Commands the Xuefeng Mountain Posthouse and its Military Mages 1 17
• Leads the defense of Bocheng during the Blood Disaster 72 74
• Organizes operations in Dongting Lake and Golden Forest Wasteland City 371 379 389
• Leads a Dragon Beast squad during the Yangtze River demon invasion 705
• Maintains discipline even when facing senior Mages and politically powerful figures 386

Fire and Wind Magic

Zhan Kong combines Fire and Wind Magic for mobility and direct combat.

• Uses Heavenly Flame Funeral to destroy large groups of Demons 371 386
• Uses Wind Wings for rapid aerial movement 160 371
• Combines his transformed body with Fusion Magic against a Supreme Monarch 706

Curse Possession Technique

After breaking the seal in the Zu family’s ancestral land, Zhan Kong regains the Curse Element and uses a Beast Soul to transform his body into a powerful combat form 629 706.

• Greatly increases his physical strength and durability
• Produces a beast-like form with enlarged muscles, scales, claws, and heightened aggression 706
• Provides defense comparable to a Monarch 659
• Allows him to continue fighting after being thrown into deep water, struck by massive waves, and repeatedly battered by a Supreme Monarch 706
• Does not by itself eliminate the gap against a Supreme Monarch; Zhan Kong requires continued endurance and support from allies 706

Battlefield Endurance

Zhan Kong’s greatest combat advantage is his refusal to remain down. During the Yangtze River battle, he repeatedly rises after attacks that severely damage or temporarily disable him, continuing to engage the Supreme Monarch until Xu Fang intervenes 706.

Relationships

• Xu Fang — Trusted younger ally and military associate. Zhan Kong supports Xu Fang’s ambitions, protects him during the Armor Robe incident, and later relies on him during the Tianshan rescue and Yangtze River battle 2 17 252 634 706.
• Qin Yu’er — Wife and the central figure in Zhan Kong’s personal life. He spends years seeking a way to rescue her from the Tianshan Scar 634 642.
• Hua Zhanhong — Teacher and superior in the Southern Military Department. Hua Zhanhong recognizes Zhan Kong’s abilities and previously supported his military career 36 83.
• Zhang Xiaohou — Former subordinate and younger comrade. Their reunion at Biyi Military Region renews their familiar military partnership 17 379.
• Jiang Shaoxu — Ally who accompanies Zhan Kong and Xu Fang to Tianshan and helps with Qin Yu’er’s rescue 634 636.
• Luo Yunbo and Pan Lijun — Longtime subordinates who follow Zhan Kong after his transfer to Dongting Lake 371.
• Tang Yue — Professional ally during the defense of Bocheng and the Earth Holy Spring 74.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Bocheng Defense — Leads the military response to the Black Vatican’s Blood Disaster and helps protect the Earth Holy Spring 72 74 82.
• Ancient Capital Catastrophe — Enters Sha Yuan, identifies the danger of the Ancient King’s Armor Robe, and stops Xu Fang’s companions from making a fatal rescue attempt 252 253.
• Golden Forest Wasteland City — Is transferred to Dongting Lake, reunites with Xu Fang and Zhang Xiaohou, and helps reclaim the abandoned city 371 379 389.
• Tianshan Rescue — Reveals his history with Qin Yu’er and joins Xu Fang and Jiang Shaoxu in freeing her from the Tianshan Scar 634 642 644.
• Yangtze River Invasion — Commands Dragon Beast forces and fights a Supreme Monarch using Curse Possession and Fusion Magic 705 706.

Notable Quotes

“The Ancient Capital is too dangerous. Blood Alerts pop up every few days. It’s not as safe as our Bocheng.” 2

“Twisted logic, high-sounding nonsense.” 386

“Get lost! You brat, talking to me so disrespectfully. Your father was a Sky Eagle Mage under me back in the day!” 389

Trivia

• Zhan Kong’s old unit suffers more than sixty percent casualties during the Bocheng Blood Disaster, but its designation is retained in honor of the dead 82.
• After his transfer to Dongting Lake, he is reduced from commander to second-in-command and complains that the order was issued without proper consideration for his feelings 371.
• The Zu family addresses him as “Second Brother” 588.
• He is known for his rough eating habits, blunt speech, and habit of responding to serious situations with irritation or sarcasm 35 85 634.