Zhao Hu

Biodata

Appearance

Zhao Hu is a large man whose heavy movements in training can make him seem less agile than he is in combat 61 63 67.

• His knuckles are thickly callused, with some calluses cracked from training 64.
• He wears a mask during the Shao Family Team’s match against Blood Rose 69.

Abilities & Skills

Iron-Armed Ape Martial Soul

Zhao Hu has an Iron-Armed Ape martial soul and two yellow soul rings. When introduced, he is at the peak of the second ring 61.

• His boxing relies on repeated, forceful punches rather than elaborate variations; he can leave a wooden training dummy cracked and indented 61.
• His strength lets him contest other power-type fighters, though he is not always the stronger combatant: Xiong Meng pushes him back in their first clash 65.
• His direct style leaves him vulnerable to precise ranged attacks. In a sparring match, Zhou Yuan lands several energy arrows before Zhao Hu reaches him 67.

Combat Judgment

Zhao Hu can compensate for a speed disadvantage by anticipating an opponent’s route 63.

• During a simulation match, he intercepts the faster Lu Chen by predicting where Lu Chen will step, drawing on more than a year of training together 63.
• He recognizes Ling Shuang’s pre-match provocation as an attempt to unsettle his judgment and remains calm 69.

Story Role

• Joining Blue Saint’s team: Zhao Hu is introduced when Huang Fei, fighting as Blue Saint, meets the Shao Family Team. He acknowledges the newcomer and continues his punching practice while Huang Fei observes 61.
• Simulation match: Assigned to the same side as Huang Fei and Lin Tian, Zhao Hu blocks Lu Chen’s approach to Huang Fei. After Huang Fei binds the opposing pair, Zhao Hu gives him a thumbs-up and later looks at him with admiration 62 63 64.
• Mad Bear Team battle: Zhao Hu fights the three-ring Soul Elder Xiong Meng head-on despite being slightly weaker in their initial exchange. After Huang Fei subdues the opposing captain, Zhao Hu lands a punch that drives Xiong Meng back; following the victory, he bumps fists with Huang Fei 65 66.
• Blood Rose Team battle: Zhao Hu is assigned to face Iron Centipede. His greater punching strength is offset by Iron Centipede’s corrosion, leaving neither able to quickly suppress the other 69.

Relationships

• Huang Fei / Blue Saint — Teammate. Zhao Hu initially acknowledges him with a nod, then openly affirms his skill after their simulation match and celebrates their Mad Bear Team victory with a fist bump 61 64 66.
• Lin Tian — Team captain. Lin Tian assigns Zhao Hu to hold off a stronger Mad Bear Team Soul Elder; Zhao Hu accepts the task 61 64.
• Lu Chen — Teammate and simulation-match opponent. Zhao Hu knows Lu Chen’s movement habits well enough to intercept his opening rush 62 63.
• Zhou Yuan — Teammate and sparring partner. Zhou Yuan’s accurate arrows trouble Zhao Hu in a practice match, though Zhao Hu eventually knocks him out of bounds 67.