Zhou Zhi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhou Zhi (周执)
Alias(es)	Zhou Ran; Chen Chaosheng (disguise); Zhou Clan Holy Son (impersonation) 415 791 842
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xuanyuan Plague Exterminator; Chengyun Dynasty delegation; former Patient Association Twelve 52 721 955
Occupation/Role	Plague Exterminator; genetic Plague Exterminator; former Patient Association Twelve 52 889 955
Status	Alive 1148
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Apprentice Plague Exterminator	47	Investigates the Strange Incident at Su Rongrong's school and identifies a concealed religious emblem. 47
Official-level Plague Exterminator	169	Breaks through after three days of life-and-death training under Qi Chongxiao; his spiritual-energy capacity rises and his pathogenization decreases. 169
Lead Surgeon	841	Appears during the conflict over Imperial Crown's core, though he is initially considered outmatched by Ancestor-class Hua Qianqiu. 841
Human Dragon / Dragon Among Men	842	Advances in seventeen seconds using Black Tortoise's Pathogenized Object and a genetics-centered Hymn, severely injuring Hua Qianqiu. 842

Background / History

Zhou Zhi emerged from the Blue Stone Town plague outbreak as its only survivor known to have gained spiritual power. Before becoming a Plague Exterminator, he assisted with corpse collection to prevent further spread of the plague. He later returned Yu Jinhai's Plague-Slaying Blade and began building a reputation through his conduct during the incident. 117 130

In the aftermath of Blue Stone Town, Zhou Zhi entered Changdu's plague-extermination system. He passed the Suhui Epidemic Prevention Center assessment by defending against Li Xun's Heart Strike, then received standard Plague Armor and a Plague Mask. 36 38

During the Chickenpox Plague incident at Suhui Central School, Zhou Zhi uncovered Longevity Path activity, infiltrated its ranks through intimidation and deception, and rescued Su Rongrong with help from Su Xing and Sun Shun. Sun Shun subsequently betrayed him during the school infiltration. 48 49 50

He later accepted Qi Chongxiao's life-or-death method of advancement rather than forced elevation or advancement through a Pathogenized Object. The training elevated him to Official level. 168 169

Appearance

Zhou Zhi is a tall, slender young man noted for his handsome, refined appearance. He usually carries a gray blade case and is frequently described as calm and composed even in public confrontations. 193 293 515

• Often carries Plague-Slaying Blades in a black or gray blade case. 49 469
• Has worn standard Plague Armor, ancient plague-doctor attire, and the custom armor Giant Devourer. 38 104 469
• Uses disguises and genetic alteration to assume other identities, including Chen Chaosheng, Zhou Ran, Xue Yihan, and Razor. 133 842 874 855

Personality

Zhou Zhi is deliberate, analytical, and difficult to unsettle. He treats calmness as a practical tool for thinking clearly, especially when confronting danger or making tactical decisions. 25 65

He is also openly pragmatic. Zhou Zhi weighs risks, resources, and political consequences before acting, refusing arrangements that would expose his abilities or compromise his independence. 103 148 290

Although initially detached toward others' suffering, he gradually develops stronger personal attachments. His efforts to arrange Yan Qiu's education and protect Di Qiuyan show that he does not treat every relationship as a mere transaction. 93 550

Abilities & Skills

Heart Plague Extermination Arts

Zhou Zhi's original combat path centers on the heart. He developed Heart Slash rapidly and uses it to release large, pitch-black spiritual-energy slashes.

• Can unleash multiple Heart Slashes in succession. 245
• Uses heart-based spiritual power to enhance close-range blade combat. 234 245
• His black slashes have been compared to Chen Chaosheng's signature techniques. 241

Blood Plague Extermination Arts

After acquiring Bloodletting Therapy, Zhou Zhi developed blood-related abilities alongside his heart path.

• Uses blood-based blade techniques capable of inflicting abnormally severe bleeding. 114
• Possesses Whole Blood Recovery, an art normally limited to Chief Surgeon Grade Plague Exterminators. 275
• Regulates blood sugar and can regenerate from otherwise fatal injuries. 464 465
• Enhances blood-type arts with the Plague Mask Dead Blood Dialysis. 663

Mind's Eye

Zhou Zhi learned the Mind's Eye Ritual from Chen Chaosheng's records and further strengthened it through ophthalmological study.

• Predicts movements several seconds in advance. 228
• Achieves a 360-degree visual field with no blind spots through Complete Visual Field. 228
• Uses Mind's Eye and related observation techniques to analyze opponents, motives, and battlefield conditions. 278 612

Genetic Plague Extermination Arts

Zhou Zhi publicly presents himself as a genetic Plague Exterminator. His genetic abilities allow him to manipulate biological form, infiltrate targets, and seize powers from defeated opponents.

• Can alter genetic form and gene expression so thoroughly that conventional paternity tests cannot expose his disguises. 855
• Uses genetic possession to control other bodies, including Razor's, for infiltration. 874
• Can mimic another person's aura and spiritual power through Chen Chaosheng's skin. 133
• Has been recognized as capable of plundering Plague Extermination Arts and even Technique Domains. 889

Cellular Path

Zhou Zhi developed a cellular combat path that grants extreme physical capability, metabolism, and regeneration.

• Cellular Atavism lets him fight without breathing, surpassing Ksitigarbha's speed at the cost of continuous cellular death. 612 613
• Uses Biomagnetic Field and Life Magnetic Field to counter negative effects and boost physical force. 663 615
• Can metabolize foreign ice and fire into his own power. 611
• His physical capability reached Chief Surgeon Grade standards before he formally advanced beyond that rank. 464

Gatha and Technique Domain

Zhou Zhi's Gatha is “I Think You're Wrong.” It reflects his tendency to challenge others' assumptions and was first publicly revealed against Ksitigarbha.

• Can directly pressure an opponent's mind. 615
• Became a foundation for his later Human Dragon advancement and genetics-centered Hymn. 612 842
• Uses the Technique Domain First Messenger in battle. 898

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• White Jade — Anti-Plague Blade personally named by Zhou Zhi; one of his early primary weapons. 49 52
• Black Kite — Fine-grade Plague-Slaying Blade associated with Chen Chaosheng's heart abilities. 175 275
• Heavenly Sight — Named Blade carried by Zhou Zhi during later major battles; eventually damaged against Ksitigarbha. 415 613
• Giant Devourer — Custom silver-white Plague Armor that envelops Zhou Zhi's body and later fuses with his flesh. 469 612
• Dead Blood Dialysis — Plague Mask with the ability Blood Prison, used to trap White within Zhou Zhi's body and strengthen blood-type arts. 663
• Chaotic Blood Myriad Seepage — Super Named Blade over two meters long; its abilities include Zero Bleeding and Animated Dominion. 953 954
• Cosmos Ring — Ring-shaped Plague-Slaying Blade formerly used by Hua Qianqiu; it initially resists Zhou Zhi. 847 849
• Ordered Arrangement — Sentient scabbard that binds and restrains the Cosmos Ring. 855

Relationships

• Yan Qiu — Younger companion from Blue Stone Town. Zhou Zhi recognizes her potential, arranges her school enrollment, and considers her future responsibilities. 68 93
• Beigong Dongzhi / Little Mushroom — Close companion and frequent combat partner. She openly admires him, while Zhou Zhi relies on her strength and trains alongside her. 241 417
• Di Qiuyan — Fellow prodigy and a person Zhou Zhi increasingly seeks to protect. Their connection becomes a major factor in his conflict with Zhong Panxi. 550 740 749
• Lin Xiaoxia / Houtu — Powerful collaborator, rival, and occasional partner in political and combat operations. She was the first to openly expose Zhou Zhi's use of Chen Chaosheng's identity. 415 590
• Fang Hui — Parasite residing within Zhou Zhi's body who provides commentary, information, and instruction while frequently irritating him. 111 190
• Twenty-Three — Zhou Zhi's assistant and the source of a legacy he inherited. She supports his intelligence gathering and combat planning. 805 770
• Qi Chongxiao — Mentor who subjected Zhou Zhi to brutal training and guided his Official-level advancement. 168 169
• Changsun Liangye / Ksitigarbha — Recurrent rival. Zhou Zhi defeats him in a decisive battle at the Nether Capital. 612 615
• Hua Qianqiu — Former adversary and later collaborator. Hua Qianqiu recognizes Zhou Zhi's ability to seize Plague Extermination Arts and Technique Domains. 841 889 1047

Story Role / Major Arcs

Blue Stone Town and Changdu

• Survives the Blue Stone Town plague outbreak and becomes its sole known survivor to gain spiritual power. 130
• Infiltrates the Great Sneeze Space, negotiates with Wu Ji, and opposes Qiu Ti's plague experiments. 24 25
• Joins the Suhui Epidemic Prevention Center after passing its assessment. 36 38
• Investigates the Chickenpox Plague and Longevity Path activity at Suhui Central School. 47 48 49

Rise in Xuanyuan

• Advances to Official-level Plague Exterminator under Qi Chongxiao. 168 169
• Competes in the Xuanyuan Rookie Plague Exterminator League and leads Sixth Medical Vocational College into the top sixteen. 240 241
• Defeats Wan Chaohu in the televised Wanlong Estate plague duel, becoming recognized as Xuanyuan's number one young Plague Exterminator. 490 491
• Faces accusations of academic fraud at the Xuanyuan First Plague Extermination Court and emerges with increased public influence. 293 300

Chengyun and the Selection Tournament

• Travels to Chengyun, works with Lin Xiaoxia, and becomes involved in conflicts surrounding the Water Virtue Party, the Fallen Cult, and the Chengyun court. 515 520 550
• Defeats Ksitigarbha after revealing his Gatha, “I Think You're Wrong.” 612 615
• Serves as Chengyun Dynasty's representative at the Selection Tournament. 721 722
• Challenges Zhong Panxi after uncovering her dealings and her threat to Di Qiuyan and Di Wen. 740 743 749

Imperial Crown and Human Dragon Advancement

• Investigates Plague Symbiotes, Pestilence Coexisters, and the Imperial Crown. 805 814
• Steals Imperial Crown's core from Hua Qianqiu and survives pursuit by the Ancestor-class Plague Exterminator. 841
• Advances to Human Dragon in seventeen seconds and uses his genetics-centered Hymn to severely injure Hua Qianqiu. 842

Later Conflicts

• Infiltrates the Xue Clan and Northern Biopharmaceutical summit through genetic impersonation. 872 874
• Defeats Zhou Tongyuan, seizing his Plague Extermination Art, Title, and artifacts with Imperial Crown's assistance. 953 955
• Battles the Medical Department and its great families, including Luo Mie and Luo Nian. 1052 1059
• Overwhelms Zuo Xinglie and Chu Die during the Sovereign City conflict, later killing Silla's Grand Governor Chi Xing and absorbing his knowledge. 1130 1148

Notable Quotes

“As for me... I am Zhou Zhi, Plague Exterminator of Xuanyuan!!” 52

“Being calm makes it easier to think.” 65

“I Think You're Wrong.” 615

Trivia

• Zhou Zhi can identify Plague Armor properties directly without requiring a salesperson's explanation. 103
• He refused the Wu Family's offer of custom Plague Armor because it would require revealing his abilities and Plague Extermination traits. 103
• He cannot be pathogenized in the conventional manner, though he can still be harmed by effects unrelated to pathogenization. 103 464
• Zhou Zhi does not usually wear a Plague Mask because of his innate disease-proofing ability and altered facial features. 1049