Shen He

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Shen He (沈河)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Spark; later affiliated with Disgu; associated with The Forgotten
Occupation/Role	Leader and strategist of Spark
Status	Reanimated after an apparent death
First Appearance	Chapter 24

Background / History

Shen He led Spark in its conflict with Serpent Coil. After Spark’s previous setbacks, he organized a raid on a Serpent Coil warehouse to recover drones, reassuring hesitant members and directing the operation despite declining morale. 24

The campaign against Serpent Coil brought repeated losses. Luo Zhikang was abducted, Lei Song was severely injured and lost an arm, and rival gangs backed by Shark Tooth moved against Spark’s territory. 36 When Shark Tooth leader He Yuqiang attacked over the belief that Shen He was hoarding drones, Shen He stayed behind so his subordinates could escape and attempted to restore their alliance. Xu Shi ended the negotiation by shooting He Yuqiang. 37

With Spark weakened and his cooperation with He Yuqiang destroyed, Shen He sought temporary protection from Disgu. The decision alienated Lin Yue, whose hatred of Disgu led her to leave Spark; Shen He accepted responsibility for overlooking her feelings and resolved to free Spark from the arrangement quickly. 54 55

He later planned to use a Serpent Coil press conference to rescue the captive Luo Zhikang. 78 Shen He successfully extracted Luo Zhikang, but the operation led to a confrontation with Xia Wuyou. 84 His attempt to control her failed after Xu Shi intervened, and Xia Wuyou turned on him. Shen He escaped through a hidden ability and used a revival item, Beacon, after being critically injured. 86 87

After further defeats and the loss of his foundation, Shen He reunited with his long-lost sister, Shen Qin, at The Forgotten’s encampment on the Huajin Plain. He confided his failures to her, and she pledged to protect and assist him. 106

Disguised as Luo Tian, Shen He saved He Yuxia from Rust Fog exposure. Her sincere concern for The Forgotten inspired him to consider using media coverage to improve the group’s reputation. 135

He later returned to District Five and organized plans against Xu Shi alongside Shen Qin, Lin Wenhua, and envoys connected to Long Tianding’s faction. His objectives included winning over Shark Tooth and protecting He Yuxia, but Lin Yue secretly relayed the plan to Xu Shi. 155

Shen He used the virtual game Divine Arrival to incite players against their real-world bosses and provoke unrest. Xu Shi confronted him in the game, shattered his influence, and defeated him, forcing Shen He to log out. 160 161 Lin Yue was subsequently ordered to apprehend him after Gu Yi located him in District Five. 162

He later reappeared in a reanimated state when Xu Shi awoke from the implantation of United Will; the laboratory had been devastated. 195

Personality

Shen He is pragmatic, adaptive, and highly persistent under pressure. He makes difficult alliances for survival, as seen in his decision to rely on Disgu despite knowing the damage it would cause within Spark. 54 55

He is also protective of those he considers his own. He stayed behind during Shark Tooth’s assault to give his subordinates a chance to escape, repeatedly pursued Luo Zhikang’s rescue, and prioritized the safety of his allies in later plans. 37 78 84 155

His strategic instincts are paired with a willingness to influence and manipulate others. He tried to sway He Yuqiang back into an alliance and later attempted to seize control of Xia Wuyou through United Will. 37 86

Abilities & Skills

United Will

Shen He’s primary documented Ability enables him to exert influence or control over others.

• He used it to influence He Yuqiang’s wavering attitude toward Xu Shi and Shark Tooth. 37 44
• He attempted to directly control Xia Wuyou during the rescue operation. 86
• His control over Xia Wuyou was countered by Xu Shi’s Malice Entropy, causing backlash against Shen He. 86
• In Divine Arrival, he was capable of influencing thousands of players and using them to incite real-world unrest. 160 161

Strategic Planning

Shen He repeatedly prepares contingencies and attempts to exploit shifting political conditions.

• Planned the Serpent Coil warehouse raid to recover drones. 24
• Tried to preserve Spark’s alliance with Shark Tooth through direct negotiation with He Yuqiang. 37
• Used the press conference as cover for Luo Zhikang’s rescue. 78
• Prepared an escape contingency through the revival item Beacon. 87
• Developed plans to gain Shark Tooth’s support and protect He Yuxia. 155

Hidden Escape Ability

Shen He possesses an unspecified hidden ability used to escape after Xia Wuyou attacked him.

• Allowed him to flee the confrontation after United Will backfired. 86
• Its exact nature and limitations are not stated.

Equipment / Items

• Beacon — A revival item used to escape after Shen He was severely injured. 87

Relationships

• Shen Qin — His long-lost younger sister and a leader of The Forgotten. Their reunion is deeply emotional; Shen Qin vows to help him recover from his defeats and defend him from disrespect. 106 155
• Luo Zhikang — Elder ally and associate whose abduction became one of Shen He’s central motivations. Shen He mounted a rescue operation and successfully extracted him from captivity. 36 78 84
• Lei Song — Loyal Spark subordinate. Lei Song was badly injured during Spark’s conflict with Serpent Coil and sought revenge after losing an arm. 24 36
• Lin Yue — Former Spark member with conflicted feelings toward Shen He. She left Spark over his Disgu alliance, later agreed to support his plans, but secretly passed those plans to Xu Shi. 55 155
• He Yuqiang — Shark Tooth leader and former prospective ally. Shen He tried to restore their alliance during Shark Tooth’s attack, but Xu Shi’s shot ended the negotiation. 37
• Xia Wuyou — Her relationship with Shen He ended after he attempted to control her with United Will. She rejected him, sided with Xu Shi, and attacked him. 84 86
• He Yuxia — Shen He saved her while disguised as Luo Tian. Her uncalculated concern for The Forgotten affected him and inspired a media strategy. 135
• Xu Shi — Principal adversary. Xu Shi repeatedly disrupted Shen He’s alliances and operations, countered United Will, defeated him in Divine Arrival, and later encountered his reanimated form. 37 86 161 195

Story Role / Major Arcs

Spark’s Decline

Shen He attempts to keep Spark alive amid Serpent Coil’s pressure, Shark Tooth’s hostility, internal wavering, and the loss of key personnel. 24 36 37

Disgu Alliance

After barely surviving the collapse of his previous backing, Shen He accepts Disgu’s protection. The alliance fractures Spark’s internal cohesion and prompts Lin Yue’s departure. 54 55

Rescue of Luo Zhikang

Shen He plans and executes an operation to recover Luo Zhikang from Serpent Coil, leading directly to his failed attempt to control Xia Wuyou and his emergency escape. 78 84 86 87

The Forgotten and District Five

Following his defeat, Shen He reunites with Shen Qin and becomes connected to The Forgotten’s return to Night Sin City. He later organizes new political plans from District Five. 106 155

Divine Arrival Riot

Shen He attempts to weaponize his influence over Divine Arrival players to create real-world rebellion. Xu Shi exposes and defeats him in the game. 160 161

Reanimation

Shen He returns in an apparently reanimated state after Xu Shi undergoes United Will implantation, leaving his future intentions unresolved. 195