Heming

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Guangcheng Heming (和明)
Alias(es)	Jiang Xin; gc399 22
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Pitch Black; Pitch Black action group in Okinawa 22
Occupation/Role	Field operative; necromancer; protector assigned to special personnel 23 26
Status	Active 50
First Appearance	Chapter 22

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Pitch Black recruit	22	Passes a test by killing a Ning, receives the codename Guangcheng Heming, and joins Qiming's action group.
Introductory Pitch Black Heart Method	23	Learns the method, which strengthens his body, increases speed, and generates internal energy. His special constitution, Rapid Improvement, manifests; his speed reaches three times that of an ordinary person.
Necromancer	26	Receives a Necromancy Grimoire and learns modern necromancy, which requires a corpse or other medium.
Hall of Trials training	27 28	Is defeated immediately by a simulated Qiming, then undergoes forty days of guidance from a Japanese man, improving his combat ability and reflexes.
Energy-practice breakthrough	39	Begins to clearly sense a small amount of growing energy within his body, though it has not yet coalesced.

Background / History

Jiang Xin enters Pitch Black after killing a Ning to pass his test. He is assigned the codename Guangcheng Heming and placed in the Okinawa-based Pitch Black action group under Guangcheng Qiming. His initial teammates include Ming Ying, Ming Yin, Jiaming, and Xi Ming. 22

During Pitch Black's retaliation against Sea of Fire, Heming is taught the introductory Pitch Black Heart Method. He clears the Qinghai branch assignment by killing 357 armed subordinates, then receives a protection assignment for Lv Tian and Zhen Yajie in Japan. 23

His early missions expose his inexperience. Lv Tian calls him a rookie and notes that Heming has participated in only two real battles; Heming himself does not yet know whether he is better suited to weapons or unarmed combat. 24 During the Qingshui Town investigation, Ujya Juniro sends black energy into Heming's body, causing him to collapse and enter the Hall of Trials. There, his unsuccessful challenge against Qiming makes the gap between them unmistakable. 27

After becoming a necromancer, Heming completes supernatural investigations, captures a Water Dragon, and undertakes missions in the United States and Meihe, Africa. His partnership with Rie becomes increasingly important: he protects her after her family is targeted, supports her admission to Pitch Black as an auxiliary mage, and later becomes her lover. 30 33 34 43

Personality

Heming is observant, analytical, and generally quiet. While escorting Lv Tian and Zhen Yajie, he listens rather than joining their conversations; Lv Tian values his ability to handle unfamiliar people and lets him conduct the interview with Noguchi Ichiro. 24

He has a strong protective impulse and repeatedly prioritizes others' safety. He attacks Ujya Juniro because he believes people may still need saving, returns to Japan after learning that Rie's friends and family were murdered, and keeps close to Rie during dangerous missions. 27 32 37

Although he can be proud of his growing strength, Heming recognizes his own limitations after encountering stronger opponents. He compensates through planning, improvisation, and a willingness to learn. 23 27 45

Abilities & Skills

Pitch Black Heart Method

A foundational cultivation method taught to lower-ranked Pitch Black members.

• Improves physical strength and movement speed while generating internal energy. 23
• Lets Heming move at approximately three times normal human speed after his constitution manifests. 23
• Helps him withstand deep-water pressure, allowing dives of at least 100 meters without strain. 29
• Increases magical power over time and supports his necromancy. 26
• Its advanced energy-application techniques require the primary heart method, which Heming does not initially possess. 23

Rapid Improvement

Heming's special constitution, naturally forced out through Heart Method training.

• Accelerates his growth rate. 23
• Qiming identifies Heming as the only member of their team besides himself with this type of constitution. 23
• Does not erase the difference between Heming and veteran or high-ranking Pitch Black members. 24 27 34

Necromancy

Heming becomes a necromancer after obtaining the Necromancy Grimoire.

• Requires corpses, blood, or other objects as media; modern necromancy does not harm its user when a medium is available. 26
• Uses a Necromancy Media Ring that stores five corpses and blood-based media. 26
• Summons Scout Bats, which share their vision with Heming and can remain active for three days if supplied with magical power. 26
• Creates a zombie decoy resembling himself to distract the Water Dragon. 30
• Can summon stronger undead such as a Corpse King, though it is ineffective against opponents far above his level. 33

Combat and Tactical Skill

Heming primarily favors agile close-quarters fighting, but adapts readily to available tools.

• Fights with punches, blades, a katana, firearms, chainsaws, crossbows, and improvised Molotov cocktails. 29 48 49 50
• Uses terrain and enemy behavior to set traps, including drawing the Water Dragon with a zombie decoy. 30
• Identifies hostile impostors by testing whether they can turn their heads independently. 49 50
• Predicts opponents' search patterns in arcade survival games and selects unconventional hiding places accordingly. 43 44 45
• Receives Gigantification as a divine power in the Simulated Roman Combat System, allowing him to overturn or crush numerous cavalry units. 36

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Purple Mirror — artifact-grade item that reduces daily physical exertion by 30%; combined with Heming's stamina, it lets him recover fully with four hours of rest. 26
• Necromancy Media Ring — stores five corpses and blood-based media for spellcasting. 26
• Paranormal Tracking Necklace — issued for the Qingshui Town investigation. 26
• Chain of Ming — dark-purple bracelet granting night vision, freshwater breathing, and a 25% increase in magical power. 28
• Demon Sealing Orb / Bead — receives an orb from Ming Jian and Kuo Ming; later retrieves a Demon Sealing Bead from an alien machine monster. 29 40
• Biological Data Scout — identifies creatures encountered in the field, but only displays data after the relevant creature is found. 36
• Katana and gauntlet blades — used in game combat and close-quarters engagements. 35 36 50

Relationships

• Guangcheng Qiming — Team leader, instructor, and frequent mission handler; teaches Heming the Heart Method, equips him for necromancy, and rescues him when he is outmatched. 23 26 34
• Rie — Partner, auxiliary Pitch Black mage, and lover. Heming mentors and protects her; Rie confesses her feelings to him, and they begin an intimate relationship. 34 43
• Lv Tian — Protected special individual and early mentor figure; guides Heming during the Tokyo investigation and acknowledges his aptitude for dealing with strangers. 24
• Zhen Yajie — Special individual under Heming's protection alongside Lv Tian. 23 24
• Zeng and Deng — Allies who accompany Heming on the Stargazing Lake mission and later help him retaliate against the Liqin Gang; Heming considers them needed companions. 31 33
• Ming Ying — Teammate who shelters the surviving victim connected to Rie's case and informs Heming of the murders. 22 32
• Ming Jian — Senior Pitch Black member connected to Heming's necromancy training and equipment arrangements. 26
• Sheni — Fellow survivor in the “Between Seconds” game; fights alongside Heming and provides cover fire and tactical support. 47 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

Entry into Pitch Black

• Joins the Okinawa action group after passing his Ning-killing test and receives the Guangcheng Heming identity. 22
• Learns the introductory Heart Method, manifests Rapid Improvement, and completes the Qinghai branch operation. 23

Japan Missions and Necromancy

• Escorts Lv Tian and Zhen Yajie during their Tokyo investigation. 24
• Investigates deaths in Qingshui Town, receives the Necromancy Grimoire, and begins using Scout Bats for reconnaissance. 26
• Enters the Hall of Trials after Ujya Juniro implants black energy in him, then trains for forty days. 27 28
• Captures a Water Dragon by using a zombie decoy. 30

Rie's Protection and Recruitment

• Returns to Japan after learning that people connected to Rie have been murdered, bringing Zeng and Deng to help destroy the Liqin Gang. 32 33
• Supports Rie's decision to become a mage and teaches her necromancy after she joins Pitch Black as an auxiliary member. 34
• Fights alongside Rie in simulated warfare and field missions in Meihe. 35 37 38

Meihe Emergency

• Discovers evidence linked to an S-class creature and promptly alerts Qiming at Mingjie's request. 39
• Witnesses the battle against the African Evil God Gao'erlufeisiteda and returns with a Demon Sealing Bead recovered from an alien machine monster. 39 40

Arcade Survival Games

• Uses careful deduction to survive the hiding-and-killing game with Rie and eliminate his assigned target. 42 45
• Enters the “Between Seconds” zombie scenario, rescues Sheni, maintains radio contact with Rie, and leads survivors toward the pedestrian street. 46 50

Trivia

• Heming originally intends to enter his name as Jiang Xin in the Real Combat Room, but chooses “Heming” instead. 28
• He needs only four hours of rest when aided by the Purple Mirror and his natural stamina. 26
• He enjoys analyzing events he has experienced and often practices the Pitch Black Heart Method during travel or downtime. 31 38