Hong

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Hong (洪)
Alias(es)	World’s Strongest Man; First Elder; Dojo Master; Hall Master
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Limit Martial Arts Hall; War God Palace
Occupation/Role	Founder and head of the Limit Martial Arts Hall; foremost elder of the War God Palace
First Appearance	Chapter 54

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Beyond War God Existence / Planetary Level	54	Already recognized as the world’s strongest human; his intervention causes Yan Hai and Li Yao to flee.
Planetary Level, ninth stage	161	Reaches the ninth stage within less than a year of cultivating the Cosmic Martial Artist Manual; possesses a Triple Domain and can contend with early Stellar-level opponents.

Appearance

Hong is a black-haired man commonly dressed in black trousers and a black jacket. He is frequently depicted carrying a silver spear and projecting a calm, godlike presence. 54 74 112

• Short black hair.
• Usually wears black clothing.
• Wields a silver spear.
• Has tranquil, profound eyes and an understated smile. 74

Personality

Hong is composed, authoritative, and intensely dedicated to the martial path. His authority comes from personal strength rather than institutional backing, and he does not need threats or displays of force to compel obedience. 54

He treats exceptional talent seriously. When Jiang Li becomes powerful enough to attract enemies, Hong offers protection and a place in the Elite Training Camp rather than attempting to control him. He later warns Jiang Li that Earth is only “a drop in the ocean of the universe” and urges him to keep striving for humanity’s future. 54 116

Despite his status, Hong remains self-critical. Having once stood alone at Blue Star’s summit, he admits feeling pressure from the rise of Jiang Li, Luo Feng, and Thunder God, and pursues further training rather than accepting stagnation. 217

Abilities & Skills

Spear Arts

Hong is a master spearman whose combat style emphasizes speed, precision, and decisive killing power.

• Uses a silver spear as his primary weapon. 112
• His spear can pierce an opponent’s head while shattering space in the process. 207
• His combat technique is described as natural and refined even when facing stronger opponents. 161

Domain

Hong possesses a powerful domain that enhances his mobility and combat effectiveness.

• Uses his domain while fighting beneath Mist Island. 112
• By the time of Earth’s defense against the Nuo Lan Shan Family, he has developed a Triple Domain. 161
• His domain allows him to fight above his nominal realm against Stellar-level enemies. 161

Origin Law Comprehension

Hong specializes in the Origin Laws of Light and Time.

• His comprehension of the Origin Law of Light approaches perfection during the Universe Human Peak Genius Battle. 207
• He stands at the threshold of comprehending the Origin Law of Time. 207
• Military Lord Luo identifies Hong as an exceptionally promising cultivator of the Light and Time laws. 212

Assassin’s Instincts

Before becoming humanity’s protector, Hong was a bloody assassin who operated in darkness. This past contributed to his superior mentality, battle instincts, and progress along the path of Origin Laws. 206

Equipment

• Silver Spear — Hong’s primary weapon in combat. 112
• Crimson triangular fighter jet — Used for rapid travel between major battlefields. 111
• Moyun Vine — Used during the battle against Mist Island’s Monster Emperors. 113

Relationships

• Jiang Li — A fellow Blue Star powerhouse whom Hong protects, supports, and regards as humanity’s greatest emerging talent. He gives Jiang Li the choice of entering the Elite Training Camp or leaving with the Black Dragon Set, later expressing hope that Jiang Li will surpass him. 54 103 125
• Thunder God — Hong’s “second brother” and longtime fellow leader of Blue Star’s martial artists. They fight together against the Beast Emperors and defend Hongning Base City from extraterrestrial invaders. 113 161 217
• Luo Feng — A younger Blue Star genius whose progress Hong observes and whose cultivation journey parallels his own. They travel together during the universe’s genius competitions. 212 218 230
• Military Lord Luo — A powerful World Master who wishes to accept Hong as a personal disciple; Hong declines the offer in favor of his own path. 212
• Ye Changge — A companion of Hong and Thunder God during the World Within a World expedition. 182 184
• Jiang Li’s group — Hong later remains in contact with Jiang Li and his Blue Star companions as they cultivate and compete in the universe. 212 218

Story Role / Major Arcs

Intervention Against Yan Hai and Li Yao

Hong arrives when Yan Hai and Li Yao threaten Jiang Li. He orders them to leave under the War God Palace’s regulations, and both immediately retreat. He then personally takes Jiang Li to Hongning Base City and offers him either Elite Training Camp admission or the Black Dragon Set for protection. 54

Mist Island and the Four Beast Emperors

Hong investigates the appearance of four Monster Emperors beneath Mist Island. He leads the response, uses his domain and spear arts in underwater combat, and assigns Jiang Li a Monster Emperor only after asking for his consent rather than issuing an order. 111 112 113

After the battle, Hong emphasizes the need for Jiang Li to continue growing, warning that Earth will face threats far beyond its current understanding. 116

Defense of Blue Star

When the Nuo Lan Shan Family attempts to claim and enslave Blue Star, Hong and Thunder God lead the defense of Hongning Base City. Hong’s ninth-stage Planetary cultivation, Triple Domain, and polished spear techniques allow him to contend with Stellar-level enemies. 161

Universe Human Peak Genius Battle

Hong enters the Universe Human Peak Genius Battle alongside Jiang Li, Luo Feng, and Thunder God. He rises into the top ranks of World District Seventy-Two, but is eliminated in the preliminary round after Purple Wind ambushes him while he battles Blood Sword. 206 207

He later advances through the arena stages, reaches the final round, and becomes one of the top 900 geniuses. 210 213 230

Chaos City and Later Training

In Chaos City, Hong clears three consecutive levels of the Heavenly Bridge, attracting the attention of six Universe Countries. Jiang Li credits his rise to the systematic training that finally gave structure to talent Hong had previously developed alone. 244 230

Hong later trains at the Giant Axe Dojo under Virtual Gold Lord and becomes the disciple of a Universe Master. 342 360

Trivia

• Hong’s status as the world’s strongest man is repeatedly described as nearly godlike by Blue Star martial artists. 54 73
• He is one of the few people who can make a joke about his own martial progress, though he does so rarely. 217
• Hong shows no jealousy when Jiang Li surpasses him; instead, he expresses gratification that humanity has produced someone stronger. 125