Fang Cheng

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Fang Cheng (方诚)
Alias(es)	Blood Emperor; Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters; King of the Undead; God-Slaying Ghost
Species/Race	Undead-type 630 737
Gender	Male 630 737
Affiliation	Machine City; Iron-Cast Palace; allied with the Human Revolutionary Alliance headquarters
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Daily Physical Fitness growth	8	Learns that exercise grants 1 point of all-around physical fitness per day, with no stated upper limit.
Combat Training proficiency	24–27	Gains combat-training progress through Takeda Masumi's live-combat training; after three days, his technique surpasses hers.
Looting system awakened in practice	38	Absorbs Kuroishi Yuto's corpse to gain a life, Short-Range Dash, Steel Blood, Life fragments, and Blood of Madness fragments.
Blood abilities and combat arsenal	228–258	Develops explosive-propulsion flight, Blood Battle Suits, Blood Eagles, blood-forged firearms, grenades, and RPGs.
System upgrade	292	Absorbs the Ghost Lord's remaining power, gaining 48 lives.
Major skill investment	346	Raises Steel Blood to Level 4, Power of the Ghost God to Level 2, and Blood Explosion to Level 3; can manifest as a nearly ten-meter armored giant.
Ability fusion	420	Fuses abilities into King Ksitigarbha and Tactical Master; gains shadow-based control over others' bodies through a fused spectral ability.
Strategic-Class	630	Raises the Blood Source System skill tree to Level 5 and reaches Level 140; gains blood-based transformation and Steel Blood capable of withstanding divine weapons.
Blood Source System Level 6	695	Spends 1,600 lives to reach Level 170 and undergoes a second transformation.
Star Spirit-Class	737	Upgrades the Blood Source System to Level 7 and reaches Level 220; transforms into a blood planet-like form and closes the Heavenly Gate.
Level 497; Level 14 output limit	745	After unlocking the system's energy source and receiving Tsukimi Mei and Izanae's power, reaches Level 497 and can push abilities to Level 14.

Background / History

Fang Cheng originally lived as an isolated high-school student in Area 11. His family had settled there, but the original owner retained his Chinese name and struggled to integrate socially; Asaka Akie was one of the few people who looked after him. After his personality changed, acquaintances such as Fukuda Taro found him unrecognizably confident and proactive. 6 8

He discovered that his apparent immortality was not vampirism: he felt no urge to drink blood, could increase his physical fitness through daily exercise, and possessed game-like progress notifications. To avoid government scrutiny and preserve his freedom, he chose to let others believe he was a vampire. 8 38

His partnership with Kanzaki Rin began through vampire-related incidents. After looting Kuroishi Yuto's corpse, Fang Cheng gained his first major combat abilities and a resurrection charge, establishing corpse looting as the foundation of his growth. 38

Fang Cheng later left Tokyo with his companions for Machine City, judging that the Area 11 government would increasingly restrict an uncontrollable powerhouse. He became closely tied to the Iron-Cast Palace, rose to become Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters, and later became King of the Undead. 418 632 712

Personality

Fang Cheng is confident, irreverent, and sharply opportunistic. He habitually meets threats with jokes, taunts, or shameless bargaining, including demanding compensation after recovering his stolen motorcycle and offering assistance only after negotiating payment. 49 53 180

Despite his flippancy, he is pragmatic about power and secrecy. He conceals the nature of his system, poses as a vampire to avoid becoming a government-controlled research subject, and prefers retreat or preparation over needless prolonged conflict. 38 257 630

He is highly resilient and stubborn under pressure. He endured Takeda Masumi's brutal training, repeated limb severing for hours to assist the Iron-Cast Palace, and repeated deaths against Oni Rakshasa without abandoning the fight. 25 269 281

Fang Cheng is protective of people he considers his own. He repeatedly places himself between allies and danger, including Nangong Saya, Yuguang Kaori, and the Six-Tailed Demon Fox. 234 256 367 562

Abilities & Skills

Immortality and Resurrection

Fang Cheng possesses an undying body and accumulates lives through corpse looting.

• Revives immediately after death, including after being killed by Oni Rakshasa's Demon Fire. 281
• Regenerates severe injuries and lost limbs, though stamina depletion can still incapacitate him. 269 562
• Is immune to silver weapons despite being mistaken for a vampire. 38
• Uses lives as a resource for upgrades, skill repairs, and system functions. 346 605 695

Corpse Looting

By touching a corpse he has killed, Fang Cheng can absorb energy, lives, ability fragments, and complete abilities.

• Kuroishi Yuto provided Short-Range Dash, Steel Blood, Life fragments, and Blood of Madness fragments. 38
• The Ghost Lord's horn provided 48 lives despite the corpse having been dead for nearly a month. 292
• Joanna granted Steel Body and Solar Rays. 520
• A monster corpse granted Rabbit Hunter and a complete life. 437

Blood Source System

His primary power system controls, transforms, and manifests blood.

• Forms Blood Battle Suits for himself and others. 234 256
• Creates Blood Eagles, mechanical fists, Gatling guns, grenades, RPGs, aircraft, tanks, artillery, drones, and other weapons or vehicles. 257 510 520
• At Level 5, can dissolve into blood, mist, or microscopic particles and reform elsewhere. 630
• At Level 7, can transform into a blood planet-like form capable of closing the Heavenly Gate. 737
• Can create Artificial Blood Rain to extinguish large fires. 434

Steel Blood

Steel Blood solidifies blood into an exceptionally hard material.

• Initially produces blood hardened like steel. 39
• Forms armor, blades, ammunition, and large-scale weapons. 256 257 289
• At Blood Source System Level 5, becomes durable enough to withstand divine weapons directly. 630

Short-Range Dash and Mobility

Fang Cheng supplements his speed with several movement abilities.

• Short-Range Dash drastically increases speed and can be chained, but rapidly consumes stamina. 39
• Uses Blood Explosion propulsion for short-distance flight and enhanced projectile power. 228
• Combines Overload Mode, thrusters, and Short-Range Dash for extreme aerial charges. 257
• Uses Shadow Leap for teleportation; upgraded it to Level 3 to exceed a 1,000-meter range. 511
• Uses Earth Escape Technique to travel underground. 607
• Possesses Instant Transmission, used in high-speed engagements against Star Devourer Tarot. 745

Overload Mode

A self-developed ability that simulates adrenaline and greatly increases combat output.

• Provides an explosive boost in physical capability. 174 180
• Damages his body, particularly his hands, when used heavily. 180
• Can be copied along with its side effects. 289

Vector Control

Vector Control manipulates force, direction, and motion.

• Initially could only alter the direction of small objects through physical contact. 431
• Neutralizes immense gravitational force and deflects or disperses kinetic attacks. 527 540
• Enables flight and powers blood-manufactured vehicles. 510
• At Level 12, lifts the mountain-sized Star Devourer Tarot from the sea and into space. 745

War God Lineage

War God Lineage grants broad physical enhancement at a mental cost.

• Enhances strength, speed, reflexes, recovery, and defense. 434
• Causes bloodlust, reduced intelligence, and reduced sanity. 434
• Can be layered with Steel Body and Vector Control to endure extreme gravity and melee force. 527 562

Soul and Mind Abilities

Fang Cheng possesses several abilities affecting souls, memories, and minds.

• Can project his soul through solid objects; spiritual defenses such as Kanzaki Rin's cross pendant can repel him. 318
• Reads memories through touch; at Level 3, can review a person's memories in under a second. 550
• Uses Mother's Body in his left hand to mend souls, break powerful defenses, and expel Evil God's power. 585
• Uses Dark Consciousness to force defeated enemies into subordinate roles. 675 678
• Possesses the Soul Box following his system upgrade. 604

Tactical and Combat Skills

Fang Cheng learns skills through training and can gain proficiency while actively practicing.

• Trained by Takeda Masumi in combat, special operations, survival, marksmanship, swordsmanship, stealth, and intelligence gathering. 49
• His learned skill level cannot exceed that of the instructor or material used to train it. 49
• Reached Grandmaster-level unarmed combat while in the Heart-Body-Technique state. 411
• Fused numerous practical skills into Tactical Master. 420

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Blood Battle Suit — Full-body armor manufactured from Fang Cheng's blood; can also be created for allies. 234 256
• Demon Blades — Retained intact even after Fang Cheng was killed by Demon Fire. 281
• Blood-forged weapons — Includes mechanical fists, Gatling guns, explosive ammunition, grenades, RPGs, and artillery. 257
• Phylactery Key — Retrieved after defeating the Lich. 675
• Proofs — Possesses at least two pieces and uses their resonance to draw out Death. 607

Relationships

• Kanzaki Rin — Early partner against vampires; trains with Fang Cheng, helps maintain his vampire cover, and later governs Machine City alongside him. Their relationship is marked by constant teasing, trust, and mutual concern. 38 418 486 542
• Asaka Akie / Ye Yuqing — Half-Chinese classmate who supported Fang Cheng during his isolation; later becomes close to him and is protective and jealous of other women around him. 8 29 381 495
• Takeda Masumi — Combat instructor whose three-day live-combat training rapidly developed Fang Cheng's fighting ability; their later interactions become playful and intimate. 24 27 49 714
• Nangong Saya — Initially an opponent over the theft of Fang Cheng's motorcycle; later becomes an ally who repeatedly relies on him for protection. 53 234 237 367
• Yuguang Qingxue — Initially defeated by Fang Cheng, then becomes a trusted ally and companion; they cooperate in battles and she remains under his protection. 190 434 630
• Yuguang Kaori — Fang Cheng saved her life; their relationship develops into mutual concern and increasing intimacy. 269 562 600 656
• Oni Yunjie — Iron-Cast Palace leader who comes to trust Fang Cheng deeply. They confess their feelings and kiss after Alcmene's defeat. 550 599
• Tsukikage Hoshi — A close Iron-Cast Palace ally with a teasing, argumentative rapport with Fang Cheng. 264 601
• Ugou Mirai — Initially repeatedly pursued Fang Cheng; later remains under his protection and openly expresses her interest in him. 49 418 712
• Izanae — A powerful presence connected to Fang Cheng's soul and system-related conflict; later gives him her power to increase his output limit. 604 745
• Tsukimi Mei — Ally in the battle against the Evil God and later contributor to Fang Cheng's Level 14 energy-output limit. 520 521 745
• Li Yu — Human Revolutionary Alliance figure and ally; maintains a competitive, teasing dynamic with Fang Cheng. 714 722 745

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tokyo and Vampire Incidents

Fang Cheng discovers his game-like growth system, trains his body, cooperates with Kanzaki Rin, and conceals his true nature behind a vampire identity. Looting Kuroishi Yuto provides his first major abilities and establishes his method of gaining lives and powers. 8 38

Training and Early Growth

Under Kanzaki Rin and Takeda Masumi, Fang Cheng develops combat skill, special-operations training, marksmanship, stealth, and Steel Blood. His ability to endure punishment and learn during battle becomes a defining advantage. 25 27 49

Machine City and Iron-Cast Palace

Fang Cheng becomes involved with Nangong Saya and Machine City, develops the Blood Battle Suit, and later protects the Six-Tailed Demon Fox from the Ghost Clan. After revealing his identity and defeating Tsui Tanlang, he gains major standing among the Iron-Cast Palace's monsters. 234 256 258

Rise Against Great Monsters

He defeats Ghost Clan commanders, Xiayuan Kaito, Oni Rakshasa, and other powerful monsters while expanding his system through lives, skill upgrades, and ability fusion. 252 281 346 420

Blood Emperor and International Conflict

After his strength becomes public, Fang Cheng receives the title Blood Emperor. He infiltrates the Gate of Heaven, impersonates Tony Kent, acquires enhancement serums, battles its forces, and helps Tsukimi Mei confront an Evil God. 486 512 523

Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters

Fang Cheng resolves the Iron-Cast Palace's crises, obtains the Heart of the Swarm, becomes Lord of Ten Thousand Monsters, and uses his authority to recover monsters internationally. 600 630 632 656

King of the Undead

During the Undead Kingdom conflict, Fang Cheng defeats powerful undead including the Lich and Dracula's forces, recruits local allies with Dark Consciousness, and becomes King of the Undead. 675 678 688 712

Star Spirit-Class and the Heavenly Gate

Fang Cheng upgrades to Blood Source System Level 7, reaches Star Spirit-Class, closes the Heavenly Gate, and obtains the final piece of his mother's body. 737

Battle Against Tarot

After reaching Level 497 and gaining a Level 14 output limit, Fang Cheng uses Vector Control to take the Star Devourer Tarot into space and ultimately swallows it. 745

Notable Quotes

“I originally wanted to get along with you all as an ordinary monster, but all I got in return was provocation after provocation. Fine, I'm done pretending.” 256

“Death is like the wind, always by my side!” 346

“Don't worry, I'm here. It'll be fine.” 562

“I didn't go to the Prison to find you, but you ran out yourself. That's fine, it saves me some time.” 745

Trivia

• Fang Cheng exercises daily specifically to secure his physical-fitness gain. 13 29
• He reads vampire information obsessively despite not being a vampire. 29
• He initially considers corpse looting more urgent than almost any other concern. 38
• His growth system has accumulated at least two thousand absorbed abilities, many of which he considers too situational to develop. 605
• His stated Level 220 exceeded any known historical human or monster level on Earth, prompting him to name the tier Star Spirit-Class. 737