Zhang Qifeng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhang Qifeng (张奇峰)
Alias(es)	Chief Zhang; Director Zhang
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Taiyu City Security Bureau
Occupation/Role	Security Bureau Chief/Director; leader of Taiyu City's Hundred Cities Tournament team 95
Status	Active; preparing for retirement after more than fifty years as director 24 76
First Appearance	Chapter 24
Age	Over 300 years old 67
Life Development Power	Exceeds 1,000; his growth has reached its limit and his vitality is declining with age 24

Background / History

Zhang Qifeng participated in the Great Expedition that captured Shenxiu Star for the Federation a century earlier. Having survived the final battlefield at Taiyu City, he came to regard the city as his homeland. 76

He served as Taiyu City's Security Bureau Director for more than fifty years—the longest tenure in Shenxiu Star's history after the planet joined the Federation. Though qualified for a higher United Council position, he remained because Taiyu City required someone strong enough to restrain its competing factions. 76

Near retirement, Zhang had become increasingly willing to compromise in political matters. Qin Annian's emergence gives him a renewed opportunity to push Taiyu City's development and reclaim influence for the city. 24 76 91

Appearance

An elderly but still formidable martial artist whose advanced age is reflected in his declining vitality rather than any lack of authority. 24

• Keeps a short beard, which he habitually rubs while thinking. 47
• Appears noticeably more energized after Qin Annian's successes and Taiyu City's renewed prospects. 91

Personality

Zhang is a battle-hardened veteran with a practical, decisive outlook. He values courage, martial ambition, and the willingness to turn opportunities into strength; Qin Annian's immediate choice of the long spear earns his particular admiration. 24 34

Although he initially tries to navigate retirement quietly, he will openly intimidate corrupt or obstructive subordinates when Taiyu City's interests are threatened. He regards himself as capable of taking responsibility for the consequences until his retirement. 24 31

He is also an attentive mentor. Rather than merely praising Qin Annian, he provides weapons, opportunities, tactical advice, funding guidance, and access to cultivation resources. 34 51 78 91

Abilities & Skills

Martial Prowess

Zhang is one of Taiyu City's few martial artists with Life Development Power above 1,000. His power remains sufficient to deter senior Security Bureau personnel and inspire confidence during crises. 24 31

• Single-handedly suppresses an interstellar warship before three alien martial artists emerge from it. 45
• His pressure as a high-level martial artist is feared throughout the Security Bureau, even when he chooses not to use it. 31
• His extensive cultivation knowledge allows him to explain the distinction between the Human World path and Free and Easy Wandering. 47

Leadership and Political Strategy

As director, Zhang balances Security Bureau operations, city politics, and Taiyu City's long-term competitive interests. 76 94

• Protects Qin Annian's breakthrough to 20 Life Development Power from public attention so he can serve as a surprise in the Hundred Cities Tournament. 43
• Works with Xiao Cheng to secure an additional tournament qualification for Qin Annian. 64 68
• Delegates operational command while retaining oversight during the plan to lure out alien martial artists. 89
• Organizes Taiyu City's tournament lineups with Mayor Qian Yuansen and identifies major threats Qin Annian must prepare for. 99 101

Talent Recognition and Mentorship

Zhang recognizes Qin Annian as a rare local genius and consistently invests in his growth despite internal opposition and political risk. 24 34

• Supports Qin Annian's voluntary application for the dangerous Old District jurisdiction. 24
• Gives Qin Annian a choice of alien weapons from his private collection and recommends the damaged long spear. 34
• Arranges for Professor Zhu of Huning Martial University to forge a glove that lets Qin safely use Star-Shatterer's mental-power amplification. 78
• Advises Qin Annian to apply for the Excellent Talent Cultivation Plan and its monthly subsidy. 91

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Star-Shatterer — A damaged long spear formerly wielded by an alien warrior with Life Development Power above 1,000. Zhang kept it in his collection for a century before giving it to Qin Annian. 34 41
• Alien long blade — Another weapon seized from the same alien martial artist and kept alongside Star-Shatterer. 34 41

Relationships

• Qin Annian — Mentor and supporter. Zhang backs Qin's Old District application, equips him with Star-Shatterer, secures his tournament registration, and guides him toward resources and training opportunities. 24 34 51 91
• Xiao Cheng — Taiyu City's Guardian Martial Artist and a strategic ally. The two jointly obtain an additional Hundred Cities Tournament slot for Qin Annian and recognize his return to Free and Easy Wandering. 64 114
• Qian Yuansen — Mayor of Taiyu City. They coordinate tournament strategy and share an interest in using Taiyu City's tournament success to advance the city's development. 76 99
• Secretary Li — Zhang's secretary, who reports Qin Annian's Old District application and carries out Zhang's order to support him where possible. 24
• Professor Zhu — A Huning Martial University professor whom Zhang previously aided; Zhu repays the favor by creating Qin Annian's specialized glove. 78

Story Role / Major Arcs

Old District Crisis

When Qin Annian voluntarily applies to become the Old District Peace Officer, Zhang is surprised that a promising young officer would enter such a politically dangerous jurisdiction. He nevertheless orders the bureau to support Qin, recognizing both his courage and his value as a rare Taiyu City genius. 24

As the Old District conflict escalates, Zhang warns senior personnel that anyone who continues obstructing matters after his meeting can “go die,” reasserting his authority despite his approaching retirement. 31

Supporting Qin Annian's Growth

Zhang offers Qin a choice between two treasured alien weapons and strongly recommends Star-Shatterer, judging that spear techniques will complement Qin's mastery of fist techniques. Qin's immediate acceptance confirms Zhang's high opinion of him. 34

After discovering Qin's rapid advancement, Zhang conceals his breakthrough to 20 Life Development Power and plans to deploy him as Taiyu City's surprise entry in the Hundred Cities Tournament. 43

When Xiao Cheng suspects Qin has cultivated a Mental Secret Manual, Zhang helps confirm that Qin has reached Free and Easy Wandering after only two days of practice. 46 47

Hundred Cities Tournament

Zhang personally presents Qin with a Hundred Cities Tournament registration form, explaining that the tournament determines the resource distribution among Shenxiu Star's 352 city-states. 51

He leads Taiyu City's delegation to the Big Dipper Star Ring, briefs the competitors on the tournament, and later coordinates the fourth-tier lineup with Qian Yuansen. 95 99

Before the final arena matches, Zhang gives Qin intelligence on Hou Jun, Chen Xiaoyu, and Tuoba Tian, while planning for Qin to anchor Taiyu City's lineup. 101

When Qin's behavior in the arena draws criticism toward him, Zhang remains composed and simply tells the spectators to wait and see. 104

Zhang later defends his decision to entrust Star-Shatterer to Qin against accusations that the weapon is damaging Qin's future potential, arguing that no one else could have condensed an Inner Landscape through it as Qin has. 108

Notable Quotes

“No matter what goes wrong. This old man can still take one hit before retirement. The sky isn't going to fall.” 24

“But after today's meeting, if anyone still refuses to stop. Then all of you can go die.” 31

Trivia

• Zhang refused requests for Star-Shatterer for a century, including a request from Xiao Cheng, before entrusting it to Qin Annian. 41
• He considers converting favors into immediate combat power to be the proper attitude of a warrior. 34
• His position as Security Bureau Director became so central to Taiyu City's stability that no replacement capable of succeeding him was found for fifty years. 76