Bai Ying

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Bai Ying (白影)
Alias(es)	White Shadow
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Xuanse Cangqiong / Black Sky Legion
Occupation/Role	Mecha pilot; formerly a Tieyu
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Xing Tian neural synchronization: 97%	22	Resumes control of Xing Tian during the battle against Demon Scorpion, allowing Yu Xiao to stop piloting two mechs alone.
MS-03 neural synchronization: 95% → 99%	82	After helping MS-03 escape its “Chasing Little Rabbit” state, Bai Ying can operate many systems through thought alone and move the mech as if it were her own body.
MS-03 neural synchronization: 100%	143	Her synchronization fully recovers while rescuing Douzi, releasing MS-03’s restraint unit and producing a major energy surge.
Butterfly / Die combat state	145–147	MS-03 transforms into Butterfly, enabling aerial maneuvering, an expanded energy field, and support for Xing Tian; the state places severe strain on Bai Ying.
Remote synchronization	174	Following her recovery, she remotely synchronizes with MS-03 without a combat suit or synchronization equipment.
Die neural synchronization: 100%	212	Bai Ying fully accepts MS-03’s hidden identity, Die, after reaching complete synchronization with her.

Background / History

Bai Ying is the daughter of General Chen Weimin. As a child, she admired her father’s military service despite his frequent absences. When she was nine, the Apocalypse began; Chen later became Xing Tian’s first pilot. Bai Ying’s mother died during a monster attack, while Chen obeyed an order that saved one city but abandoned another. Bai Ying consequently directed her grief and resentment toward both her father and Xing Tian. 50

At Xuanse Cangqiong, Bai Ying was personally recruited by General Chen and assessed at A rank, but her initial synchronization rate with Xing Tian was too low for full control. Although recognized as a gifted combatant, she treated the retired first-generation mech harshly during training and carried a deep, initially unexplained hatred for it. 1

Xing Tian’s decision to eject Bai Ying from the cockpit and face a powerful monster alone forces her to reconsider that hatred. She becomes fiercely committed to repairing the damaged mech, accepts punishment for disobeying orders, and asks General Chen to promise that Xing Tian will be fixed. 5 6

After discovering that Xing Tian possesses consciousness, Bai Ying accepts continued work as its pilot and guarantor. Her early conflict with Yu Xiao gradually develops into a partnership founded on trust, mutual protection, and open tactical discussion. 10 13 119

Appearance

Bai Ying is a petite young woman with long white hair and crimson-red eyes. Her appearance is often contrasted with her aggressive reputation and formidable combat ability. 1 8

• White hair, often falling over or concealing her eyes. 6 50
• Red pupils. 1 18
• Usually wears close-fitting combat gear while piloting; off duty, she wears functional jackets or training clothes. 14 50 210
• Her small build grants her an advantage in speed during close-quarters combat. 17

Personality

Initially, Bai Ying is hot-tempered, blunt, stubborn, and prone to solving disputes with force. Her reputation at Xuanse Cangqiong is severe enough that most personnel avoid provoking her; several men who approached her were beaten in the arena. 1 8

Her recklessness stems partly from grief and anger. She struggles to regulate her emotions and rarely considers others’ feelings, yet she is deeply compassionate beneath that exterior. Xing Tian’s sacrifice leaves her devastated because she believes the retired mech should never have been forced back onto the battlefield. 8

Bai Ying gradually becomes more thoughtful and collaborative. She listens to Yu Xiao’s reasoning, challenges his assumptions constructively, worries about her comrades, and takes responsibility for Die despite her distrust of Omega. 119 177 210 She remains independent-minded, but learns that trust and mutual recognition are essential between a pilot and a living mech. 212

Abilities & Skills

Mecha Piloting

Bai Ying is an exceptionally capable pilot, personally assessed at A rank despite her early difficulty synchronizing with Xing Tian. 1

• Can operate Xing Tian continuously for six hours without rest. 15
• Demonstrates a 97% synchronization rate with Xing Tian in combat. 22
• Uses MS-03’s acceleration, transformation, melee weapons, missiles, and liquid-metal armor in battle. 51 115
• Coordinates closely with Xing Tian, including changing targets mid-battle and protecting allied personnel. 105 137
• Can remotely synchronize with MS-03 without standard pilot equipment after recovering from neural injury. 174

Advanced Synchronization

Bai Ying possesses an unusually high compatibility with conscious mechas.

• Her connection with Xing Tian persists faintly after a forced neural disconnection; Xing Tian can contact her through dreams. 71
• She experiences “Chasing Little Rabbit” within both Xing Tian and MS-03’s consciousness spaces. 9 74
• At 99% synchronization with MS-03, she can issue many commands through thought alone and perform movements beyond normal human physical limits. 82
• At 100% synchronization, MS-03/Die can release extraordinary power, though the process initially causes severe burns and comprehensive neural disorder. 143 158
• Shares vision and mental space with Die, whose immature consciousness perceives the outside world through Bai Ying’s eyes. 174 178

Close-Quarters Combat

Bai Ying is a skilled unarmed fighter who relies on patience, speed, and precise targeting rather than raw strength. 17

• Defeated the Silent Graveyard secretary by baiting her attacks, exhausting her, and striking behind her knee. 17
• Remained calm while surrounded by an armed squad and continued to press Uncle Gao for answers. 17
• Her combat ability and violent reputation make other base personnel reluctant to confront her. 1 8

Tactical Analysis

Bai Ying evaluates enemy behavior and adapts her approach quickly.

• Identified a sudden energy drop at the moment a flesh-and-blood mech enemy was defeated and preserved the combat data for analysis. 118
• Challenged Yu Xiao’s hypotheses about the enemies’ regeneration, weak points, and capacity to learn during battle. 119
• Recognized that conventional missile attacks would be ineffective against the Hao Jie mimic’s rapid regeneration. 115
• Uses Die’s energy field to direct six twelve-meter spikes as precision ranged weapons, freely altering their acceleration and trajectories. 196

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Xing Tian — First-generation mecha formerly piloted by Bai Ying; she remains its primary human pilot after Xing Tian’s awakening. 1 13
• MS-03 / Die — Bai Ying’s experimental first-generation MS mech, later recognized by its hidden name, Die. 51 212
  • Fourth-generation dual-core power armor; 77 meters tall and 11,200 tons. 51
  • “Deep Scar” Bionic Interaction System — Interface system tied to MS-03’s unusual synchronization behavior. 51
  • “Flame” High-Frequency Heat Swords — Dual close-combat weapons capable of melting an enemy’s regenerated chitinous fingers, though ineffective against its tougher bone scythe. 51 115 116
  • X-1 Full-Joint Turbine Acceleration Device — Provides high-speed movement and supports sprint-mode transformation. 51 115
  • “Chrysalis” Liquid Steel Memory Armor — MS-03’s memory-armor system. 51
  • “Firefly” Micro Cluster Missiles — Used for ranged attacks and smoke-screen maneuvers. 51 116
• Butterfly form — MS-03’s transformed combat state, capable of aerial maneuvering and energy-field deployment. 145 147
• Type G equipment — Die’s heavy armament set. 218
• Type P equipment — Die’s energy-circulation enhancement set, concealed beneath Type G and able to deploy if the outer equipment is damaged or released. 218

Relationships

• Yu Xiao / Xing Tian — Pilot and living-mecha partner. Their relationship begins with resentment and conflict, but develops into mutual trust, tactical cooperation, and emotional support. 10 22 119 216
• General Chen Weimin — Father. Bai Ying resents him for prioritizing military orders over her family during the Apocalypse, though their relationship becomes more direct and cordial over time. 50 206 210
• Die — MS-03’s machine spirit, who shares Bai Ying’s consciousness and vision. Bai Ying assumes responsibility for protecting her. 174 178 210
• Douzi — Comrade and close friend. Bai Ying cares for her wellbeing, helps interpret her gestures, and struggles with Die’s resemblance to her. 66 178 206
• Sato Yu — Fellow pilot and trusted comrade. He supports Bai Ying during her recovery and shares information about Douzi’s adoption and Omega connection. 174 178
• Meng Changqing — Former rival at Xuanse Cangqiong. Their early interactions are hostile, but Bai Ying later tries to help him understand pilot–mecha trust. 5 212
• Yuan Zhen — Omega’s founder. Bai Ying remains wary of her interest in Die and MS-03. 178 210

Story Role / Major Arcs

Xing Tian’s Awakening

Bai Ying pilots the retired Xing Tian during Obsidian Sky’s monster attack, despite low synchronization and General Chen’s warnings. Her reckless combat damages the mech, but Xing Tian ultimately saves her by removing her from the cockpit and fighting alone. 1 3

Repair and Recognition of Xing Tian

After Xing Tian is nearly destroyed, Bai Ying demands its repair, identifies the black cube’s connection to it, and accepts disciplinary confinement for insubordination. Her later synchronization experience confirms Xing Tian’s consciousness, leading her to become his designated pilot and guarantor. 5 13

Silent Graveyard Conflict

Bai Ying drives Xing Tian to the Silent Graveyard for an upgrade, discovers that the promised equipment has been sold, fights the facility’s secretary, and is taken hostage by Uncle Gao. Xing Tian rescues her, after which she helps interrogate Gao and confront Demon Scorpion. 15 22

MS-03 and Die

Bai Ying receives and pilots the experimental MS-03, uncovers its own “Chasing Little Rabbit” consciousness space, and reaches increasingly complete synchronization with it. After MS-03 manifests the Butterfly form, Bai Ying suffers severe neurological damage and enters a coma. 51 74 82 143 158

Recovery and Final-Battle Preparation

After awakening, Bai Ying reveals her remote synchronization ability, learns that Die’s consciousness shares her mind, and takes a more restrained role in battle planning. She becomes formally certified as a Pilot and accepts responsibility for Die amid Omega’s investigation. 174 177 210

Search for Xing Tian

Following Xing Tian’s disappearance after fighting a Level 5 monster, Bai Ying returns to Black Sky Base exhausted and unable to rest. She later learns through a video call that Yu Xiao is safe and will return to Xuanse Cangqiong. 206 210

Trivia

• Bai Ying prefers her military name, “Bai Ying,” over being identified as Chen Weimin’s daughter. 9
• She was nineteen years old during her conversation with Sato Yu. 63
• She had seen real plants only in museums, textbooks, historical documentaries, or artificial gardens before visiting Douzi’s home. 66
• After Douzi’s departure, Bai Ying becomes the youngest pilot in the Watcher League. 212