Xiao Shenke

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Shenke (萧绅克) 53
Species/Race	Human altered through bloodline sorcery; later possesses the Komoine Snake Emperor bloodline, a mythical-creature-level transformation 404 406
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Wang Zhen's side; Zhongzhou Team 1 101 439
Occupation/Role	Dual warlock, core combatant, field strategist, and occasional squad leader 229 265 439
Status	Active 439
First Appearance	Chapter 53

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Cormac Giant Serpent Bloodline Warlock	101	Chooses the bloodline-warlock enhancement after joining Wang Zhen's side.
Enhanced bloodline abilities	105	Gains Petrifying Eyes and Giant Serpent Magic Scales; his head becomes proportionate, his eyes turn amber, and his appearance becomes markedly more attractive.
Cormac Giant Serpent Warlock / Knight cover	106	Uses the Book of Cormac to develop bloodline magic, knight breathing techniques, and swordsmanship while presenting himself publicly as a knight.
Higher-rank Comoine Giant Serpent Sorcerer and Great Knight	158	Purifies and awakens his bloodline while raising his knight rank to Great Knight, preserving the knight identity as a combat deception.
First-Order Gene Lock	172	Unlocks under Imat's pressure; rapidly integrates ancestral combat instincts into his serpent-knight swordsmanship.
Second-rank warlock / Grand Knight	198	Is identified as a second-rank warlock and Grand Knight, equipped with Runeword-enhanced armor.
Dual-warlock fusion; Abyssal Three-Headed Lizard bloodline	205	Fuses his bloodline-warlock path with a World of Warcraft warlock class, awakening a special talent tree of shadow, curse, and fire energies.
Second-Order Gene Lock sorcerer	228	Has liquefied psychic power and is regarded as a Second-Order Gene Lock sorcerer.
Second-Order Warlock	265	Leads operations against British colonial and East India Company targets after advancing his warlock path.
Komoine Snake Emperor bloodline; Curse Talent Tree	404 406	Life pressure purifies his serpent lineage into the concentrated Komoine Snake Emperor bloodline and unlocks his warlock class's second talent tree, the Curse Talent Tree.

Background

Xiao Shenke was institutionalized and studied in a psychiatric hospital from childhood. His private space initially reproduces the plain room he knew there: a bed, desk, and chair. Years of being observed for his mental power left him exceptionally perceptive, but also taught him to deflect attention by mocking his formerly oversized head and sparse hair before others could do so. 54 99 105

After surviving the Ju-On scenario, Xiao Shenke became the spokesman for a three-person group with Wang Dashan and Nie Quanzhen. He assessed the veterans pragmatically: Wang Zhen was overwhelmingly powerful but dangerous, Zhang Jie concealed severe malice, and Zheng Zha's idealistic desire to be the team's shield was unreliable. The trio ultimately chose to follow Wang Zhen because his strength made him useful without making them dependent on his protection. 99 100 101

Appearance

Xiao Shenke was initially a big-headed youth with sparse hair, often twirling a single strand around his finger. His bloodline enhancement reshaped his head into normal proportions, gave him amber eyes, and refined his features into those of a charming young man with a notably youthful face. 53 105 170

• His eyes become golden vertical serpent pupils when he draws deeply on his bloodline. 111 170
• His battle presence shifts sharply when enraged, becoming cold-blooded and predatory. 170
• He formerly concealed his warlock identity beneath priestly robes and elaborate knight armor. 111 162
• His sorcerer bloodline grants him unusually high charisma and natural charm. 170 428

Personality

Xiao Shenke is calculating, perceptive, and survival-oriented. He recognizes when stronger people cannot be challenged, weighs enhancement choices against long-term prospects, and favors complete preparation over heroic risks. His sharp senses let him perceive danger from people such as Zhang Jie and Li Jie even before their full capabilities are known. 54 73 99 198

Despite his ruthless pragmatism, he is socially adept and rarely burns bridges without reason. He treats useful newcomers well, explains matters patiently, and personally trains Zheng Guandong after recognizing his potential. His diplomacy with the hobbits succeeds because he can control his thoughts and present genuine goodwill without leaking hostile intent. 198 223 224 428

His serpentine bloodline also erodes his temperament. Anger can awaken a savage Berserk nature, while greed—particularly for Hellfire—can destabilize his judgment. He is nevertheless capable of recovering his composure and restraining himself when warned. 170 171 295

Abilities & Skills

Dual Warlock Path

Xiao Shenke combines a serpent-bloodline warlock path with a World of Warcraft warlock class, giving him both a durable supernatural body and direct spellcasting.

• His dual-class fusion produces a talent structure built from shadow, curse, and fire energies. 205
• The later Curse Talent Tree supplements his original warlock development. 404 406
• His destruction magic includes Heaven-Burning Blazing Flames, though even this cannot fully negate a Nazgûl's death aura. 439
• He displays Chaos Arrow as a dual-warlock combat technique against a Nazgûl. 439

Serpent Bloodline

His bloodline dramatically increases his strength, speed, reactions, durability, senses, and spellcasting potential.

• The Cormac Giant Serpent bloodline gives him physical abilities beyond elite special-forces soldiers in raw strength, speed, reactions, and resistance to damage. 106
• Serpent eyes and a forked tongue help him investigate supernatural phenomena. 225
• His sensory ability can identify that an effect is supernatural, but his earlier bloodline was too thin to determine the source or nature of the white mist surrounding the Black Pearl. 225
• The bloodline ultimately evolves into the Komoine Snake Emperor lineage, raising his body to mythical-creature level. 404 406

Petrifying Eyes

A concealed bloodline trump card that immobilizes targets under his gaze.

• He used Petrifying Eyes to paralyze Imat after their prolonged duel. 173
• He kept the ability hidden until his equipment and swordsmanship had already forced Imat into a losing position. 173

Gene Lock

Xiao Shenke's strong mental power allows him to apply Gene Lock combat instincts quickly rather than relying on them blindly.

• He unlocked the First-Order Gene Lock while facing Imat's 80% Muscle Manipulation. 172
• The Gene Lock refined his movements into a serpentine, unpredictable dual-sword style that repeatedly wounded Imat. 172
• He is later identified as a Second-Order Gene Lock sorcerer with liquefied psychic power. 228

Knight Combat Training

He initially adopted the knight path as a disguise, using his bloodline-enhanced body to pass as a heavily armored melee fighter.

• The Book of Cormac provides meditation methods, innate witchcraft, knight breathing techniques, and Cormac-specific swordsmanship. 106
• His breathing technique improves control over his explosive physique and supports high-speed, high-strength swordplay. 106
• He later abandons the knight guise as his primary combat identity after acknowledging that spellcasting better suits him. 203 205
• He remains capable of teaching Cormac Giant Serpent knight swordsmanship to Zheng Guandong. 223 224

Combat Magic

• Shadow Bolt — Fires violet-black projectiles; one demonstration destroys a seabird roughly twenty meters away. 223
• Meteor Fire Rain — Calls down fire magic over an area; used to burn Royal Navy sailors during the seizure of the Dauntless. 229
• Meteor Rain — Disrupts enemy formations, scattering the Undead Legion before the Zhongzhou Team's assault. 320

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Book of Cormac — A memory-infused encyclopedia for Cormac Giant Serpent Warlocks containing magic, meditation, breathing techniques, and swordsmanship. 106
• Modified knight armor — Armor forged by Tifa using Gundam γ alloy and World of Warcraft smithing methods. 162
• Runeword: Thorns (Incomplete) — An earlier armor enchantment that boosts defense and reflects damage. 162
• Runeword: Enigma armor — Silver knight armor that substantially improves movement speed, defense, and strength while negating part of incoming physical damage. 170
• Runeword: Bramble armor — A later Runeword-equipped knight armor set. 198
• Two imitation Swords of Promised Victory — Tifa-forged knight swords modeled after Saber/Artoria's weapon. 170
  • Berserk sword — Raises damage and attack speed; inflicts tearing wounds, ignores defense, and steals life. 170
  • Kingslayer sword — Raises damage and attack speed; inflicts tearing wounds, suppresses regeneration, and enables critical strikes. 170
  • In battle, the paired swords drain blood and can deliver irregular doubled-force strikes, making them difficult to defend against. 173

Relationships

• Wang Zhen — Captain and powerful backer. Xiao Shenke persuaded Wang Zhen to accept himself, Wang Dashan, and Nie Quanzhen as followers, then became a trusted combatant and adviser within Wang Zhen's side. 101 111 122
• Wang Dashan — Core companion from Xiao Shenke's original three-person group. Xiao Shenke advises him frankly on the weaknesses of his enhancement route and the importance of power armor. 99 205 206
• Nie Quanzhen — Core companion and fellow member of the original trio. Xiao Shenke warns her against hidden motives and identifies her possible dissociative identity disorder during the Dragon Emperor scenario. 120 122
• Zheng Guandong — Student and potential ally. Xiao Shenke recognizes his Blade and Sword Mastery talent and teaches him Cormac knight swordsmanship in detail. 223 224
• Zheng Zha — Teammate whom Xiao Shenke initially regards as overly hot-blooded and unreliable, though they later coordinate within the Zhongzhou Team. 100 430
• Zhang Jie — A veteran Xiao Shenke distrusts due to the intense threat and malice he senses from him. 99 101
• Wu Liuyi — Fellow psychiatric-hospital connection and later combat subordinate. Wu Liuyi initially attacks Xiao Shenke with a toothbrush, then operates under his orders during the Pirates scenario. 161 162 265
• Li Jie — Teammate whose latent danger Xiao Shenke senses immediately; Li Jie later helps him regain control when his greed for Hellfire surfaces. 198 295

Story Role / Major Arcs

*Ju-On* and the formation of Wang Zhen's faction

• Correctly concludes that Wang Zhen burned Kayako's haunted house because he was confident in fighting Kayako alone, dismissing Teng Yuanqi's attempt to recruit Wang Zhen into a group effort. 54
• Helps Wang Dashan and Nie Quanzhen evaluate the veterans, arrange a broad weapons-and-equipment list, and seek a viable patron. 99 100
• Leads the trio in joining Wang Zhen, explicitly prioritizing autonomy, survival, and practical usefulness. 101

*The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor*

• Recommends joining General Yang's faction because its ordinary troops can be replaced and turned into a force controlled by Wang Zhen. 111
• Kills the fleeing General Yang after Wang Zhen seizes the warlord's troops. 116
• Is entrusted with Wang Dashan and Nie Quanzhen to escort ten thousand modified soldiers to the Dragon Emperor's Tomb while retaining at least 60% of their force. 122
• Leads Blood Red Sailian knights in northern operations and contributes strategic solutions during the campaign to unify the realm. 143 151

India Team battle

• Separates from Wang Dashan and Nie Quanzhen to test his individual combat ability against the India Team. 166
• Battles Imat in a prolonged duel, revealing his knight armor, Rune Word weapons, Berserk bloodline nature, First-Order Gene Lock, and Petrifying Eyes. 170 172 173
• Reassesses his performance afterward and recognizes that his knight disguise had caused him to underuse his practical warlock spells. 203

*Pirates of the Caribbean*

• Takes command of a combat group that seizes the Dauntless, personally using Meteor Fire Rain during the assault. 229
• Freely reveals his warlock identity rather than continuing to rely on his knight disguise. 230
• Develops a siege-and-reinforcement strategy with his group, then leads raids on East India Company ships and British colonies to draw out naval forces. 265

*Ghost Rider*

• Pursues Hellfire because of its potential as a soul-targeting, transformative supernatural power. 293 295
• Uses Meteor Rain to break up the Undead Legion's formations, enabling the Zhongzhou Team's coordinated offensive. 320
• Survives pressure from angelic and demonic entities; the experience catalyzes his evolution into the Komoine Snake Emperor bloodline. 401 404 406

Middle-earth

• Uses controlled goodwill and natural charm to negotiate successfully with the hobbits, including Frodo. 428
• Joins the Zhongzhou Team's coordinated battle against the Ringwraiths and later demonstrates Chaos Arrow as a dual-warlock core combatant. 430 439