Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Jiang Lianqiu (江敛秋) |
| Alias(es) | Commander; Lord Qiu; Qiu Zi; Big Brother |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Silver Crown Legion; Ophiuchus Zeta Starport |
| Occupation/Role | Commander of the Silver Crown forces; Belfast's master |
| Status | Active; identified as an Aeon |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Five-sense link awakened | 1 | At age fifteen, Jiang awakens an ability that links his five senses to extraordinary women across different worlds. |
| Stable mental power | 30 | Following virtual-reality mental enhancement, his mental power is noted as uniquely stable compared with Eriri and Utaha's. |
| Portal and beacon access | 87 | Activates a Trailblaze Beacon connected to his starport, allowing Sirius, combat mecha servants, and soldiers to emerge at Yun Kui Mountain. |
| Controlled time stop | 110 | Attempts to restrict his time-stop ability to a small area rather than its usual maximum range. |
| Large-scale time stop | 119 | Stops time against overwhelming energy interference; the resulting clockwork manifestation imprints itself on intelligent life, but leaves him unconscious afterward. |
| Path of Destruction authority | 182 | Nanook opens the Path of Destruction to him, granting authority comparable to the permission Lan grants the Xianzhou Alliance. |
| Full command-link integration | 183 | Hipe's gift lets him integrate fully into the command link and operate with the efficiency of combat mecha servants and Ship Girls. |
| Nihility absorption | 232 | Begins absorbing Nihility despite already possessing multiple Paths; his hair and clothing lose color during the process. |
| Aeon status revealed | 650 | His ability to deal casually with Aha confirms to outside observers that he is an Aeon rather than merely someone close to founding a Path. |
| Master of the Void Realm | 761 | Identifies himself as the current Master of the Void Realm, able to completely control the thoughts and actions of those altered by Psionic Energy. |
| Black-hole compression of Voracity | 763 | Defeats the Remains of Voracity by compressing the former Aeon into a black hole and extracting its core. |
Background
Jiang Lianqiu is a transmigrator who inherited a ruined starport left by an ancient civilization. Though initially confined to an infantile body, he was cared for by Belfast, who became his devoted maid and later served under him as part of his forces. His life changed when his five senses awakened a connection to exceptional women in other worlds, including Su Shang, Starseeker Ya, Kocho Kanae, and Aqua 1.
His command gradually expanded from the starport into a cross-world organization with Ship Girls, combat mecha servants, researchers, and allied figures from numerous worlds. He established bases, deployed Trailblaze Beacons, and used his resources to intervene in threats ranging from Void incidents to Xianzhou conflicts 61 87.
Appearance
Jiang is notably tall, with youthful facial features that contrast with the maturity in his eyes. His usual black hair can turn pale while he absorbs Nihility. In one documented formal appearance, he wears a tailored silver military uniform, fox fur over his shoulders, and gold accessories designed by Belfast 211 232.
- Taller than the average man known to Kocho Kanae 211.
- Sharp, mature gaze despite a youthful face 211.
- Black hair capable of fading toward ash-white under Nihility's influence 232.
- Often wears clothing and accessories prepared by Belfast 5 211.
Personality
Jiang is direct and self-assured around figures of political or military authority. He confronts Jing Yuan's scrutiny without evasion, negotiates for practical support, and refuses citizenship when it does not suit his interests 79 80. He is equally willing to tease friends and allies, often using humor to unsettle others or expose their reactions.
Despite his playful and sometimes provocative manner, he is cautious when lives are at stake. Before helping Belfast maintain the Dirac Void Flash Strike, he prepares reinforcements and warns his team to remain alert 55. He also acts protectively toward those close to him, mobilizing against threats in part because he refuses to let Su Shang bear lasting guilt for harm to the Luofu 171.
Abilities & Skills
Five-Sense Link
Jiang's defining ability links his senses with women across worlds, allowing shared perception and unusual forms of contact.
- Initially connects him to Su Shang, Starseeker Ya, Kocho Kanae, and Aqua 1.
- Lets him and Su Shang train through their shared senses, contributing to her rapid improvement in combat 42.
- Can create a shared sensory network among multiple linked individuals 203.
- Has enabled direct control of another person's body, including Xu Zhao's during her battle with Guiji 766.
Psionic and Mental Power
Jiang possesses exceptionally stable mental power and can apply it for perception, healing, interrogation, and control.
- Scans the entire Fireworks Festival site with his mental perception, identifying every person within it 415.
- Uses mental control to compel Beldia to answer questions despite his resistance 366.
- Heals Bertie, restoring her ability to hear, see, and speak through divine power 293.
- As Master of the Void Realm, can control individuals who have become semi-psionic 761.
Time Manipulation
Jiang can stop time, adjusting the affected area when necessary.
- Can attempt to limit the effect to a small area instead of using its widest range 110.
- Uses a powerful time stop to reverse the Progenitor's attack, though the exertion renders him unconscious afterward 119.
- His sudden disappearances have led allies to associate his movement with time-stop use 202.
Void Realm Authority
Jiang has an increasingly central connection to the Void Realm and its technology.
- Enters the Void Realm while unconscious and learns of the mecha servants' search for an authorizer and the Eradication Protocol 119.
- Activates Trailblaze Beacons linked to his starport, allowing personnel and equipment to cross into other locations 87.
- Uses Void Realm authority to dominate the thoughts and actions of semi-psionic subjects 761.
Path and Aeon Powers
Jiang wields multiple higher-order powers rather than relying on a single energy system.
- Nanook grants him the right to use the Path of Destruction 182.
- Absorbs Nihility while retaining his own identity and color after initially beginning to fade 232.
- Uses Aether and Path power while experimenting with Flower Breathing rather than gaining a separate energy source 200.
- Parts the Sea of Sand to uncover a buried city and demonstrates control over the earth 444.
- Forces the Remains of Voracity away from the World Barrier, physically overwhelms it, and ultimately compresses it into a black hole 762 763.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Trailblaze Beacon — connects locations to Jiang's starport and permits the deployment of troops, mecha servants, and equipment 87.
- Teleportation bracelet — used to transport Yuechen Liu directly to work 201.
- Pass token from Jing Yuan — allows him access throughout the Luofu except Youqiu Prison 159.
- Jade charm — given on the Marshal's orders as a symbol of the Xianzhou Alliance's relationship with him 450.
- Potential Law-level weapon — a colossal structure resembling a crude imitation of Jiang can potentially be transformed into a Law-level weapon for him 228.
Relationships
- Belfast — His perfect maid, devoted subordinate, and the person he identifies himself through as her master and commander 1 56.
- Su Shang — One of his earliest sensory links; their shared senses support her training, and Jiang protects the Luofu partly to preserve her happiness 1 42 171.
- Eriri — Close companion whose embarrassment, jealousy, and possessiveness toward Jiang become increasingly obvious 5 22.
- Yi Xuan — A potential mentor who tries to recruit him into Yun Kui Mountain; he refuses discipleship but continues to work alongside her 84 87.
- Sirius — Loyal subordinate who formally pledges allegiance to him and assists him after his collapse from time stop 61 119.
- Victory — Trusted Ship Girl who supports his commands in combat and promises to remain at his side 115.
- Jing Yuan — Political ally and negotiating partner; Jiang provides intelligence about future calamities, while Jing Yuan assists with Jiang's research base and distribution plans 79 80.
- Huanlong — Initially an adversary manipulating him through Tingyun's identity; Jiang ultimately subdues her and keeps her near him under an agreement with Jing Yuan and Ruan Mei 157 176.
- Xi Lian — A deeply connected partner whose existence relies on Jiang's memory of her; she calls herself a miracle born from the ripple he created in Nihility 330 454 455.
- Yuechen Liu — A trusted ally whom Jiang supports through insomnia, gene adjustment, and work-related difficulties 192 200 201.
- Zhu Yuan — An officer Jiang respects for her competence and domestic diligence; their relationship grows more personal over time 351 354.
- Fu Xuan — A Xianzhou official and frequent bantering partner who becomes increasingly involved with Jiang's affairs 159 445 786.
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Awakening and Starport inheritance — Awakens his five-sense link and begins contact with women from other worlds while living under Belfast's care 1.
- Silver Crown expansion — Takes command of new Ship Girl subordinates, builds forces around his starport, and deploys interworld infrastructure 61 87.
- Xianzhou Alliance involvement — Saves Cloud Cavalry forces, establishes ties with Jing Yuan, warns the Alliance about coming danger, and aids in the Huanlong crisis 64 80 135.
- Zero Void crisis — Defends survivors against Aether simulacra, stops time against the Progenitor's interference, and discovers more of the Void Realm's history 115 119.
- Path of Destruction arc — Receives Destruction authority from Nanook and becomes a figure whom Xingxiao chooses not to antagonize 182 183.
- Cross-world research and intervention — Oversees study of the Eradication Protocol remnants, develops alliances, and solves crises across multiple worlds 228 293 520.
- Aeon-level conflicts — Operates openly as an Aeon-class power, exercises Void Realm authority, and destroys the Remains of Voracity 650 761 763.
Trivia
- Jiang's flawless exam paper causes others to question his identity 42.
- He is a fast learner but acknowledges that Yi Xuan's accumulated research exceeds what he can instantly deduce by talent alone 84.
- He has a habit of giving unusual but personally tailored gifts, such as presenting Ju Fufu with a cat scratching board 83.
- A manga published with Silver Crown backing depicts him as a cat, and its popularity surpasses that of the Astral Express crew's story 637 638.