Tang Zheng

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang Zheng (唐正)
Alias(es)	Brother Tang
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Age	27 18 37
Affiliation	Ashen Echo 37
Occupation/Role	Former special forces soldier; frontline combatant and firearm specialist 24 37
First Appearance	Chapter 18

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Firearm Talent revealed	24	Reveals Infinite Firepower, allowing him to expend Sanity to create ammunition; one Sanity-infused bullet has lethality comparable to a 7.62 mm round.
Enhanced physical state recorded	37	Displays Strength 10.5, Spirit 7.5, Constitution 10, and Sanity 100/100.
High-output Infinite Firepower shot	43	Condenses 20 Sanity into one handgun round, producing force compared to a rocket and knocking back the Inverse-Bone Walker.

Background / History

Tang Zheng was a special forces soldier before arriving in the Misty Land. He describes himself as the best marksman in his unit and familiar with the widest range of firearms, though he initially lacked access to guns in the new world. 24

Zhang Zhen recruited Tang Zheng after observing him for several days, citing his loyalty, wilderness-survival experience, and combat capability. Tang Zheng joined the same team as Bai Yi shortly before Bai Yi’s own arrival. 18 24

Appearance

Tang Zheng is a muscular man standing approximately 190 centimeters tall. 21

• Muscular, imposing build. 21
• Tall stature; described as a “muscular giant.” 21

Personality

Tang Zheng is blunt and hotheaded, readily asking Bai Yi for a fight shortly after they meet in order to measure their strength gap. 18 He nevertheless accepts the result of that spar honestly, deciding that firearms are the field in which he can contribute most effectively. 37 38

He places strong importance on mutual responsibility within the team. Though he benefits from the team’s discounted supplies, he insists that he must contribute to the others’ growth rather than merely receive support. 37 His military background also makes him unable to comfortably stand aside while teammates are endangered. 41

Abilities & Skills

Infinite Firepower

Tang Zheng’s active Talent converts Sanity into ammunition. The power of each created bullet rises with the amount of Sanity invested. 24

• A bullet created with 1 Sanity is comparable in lethality to a 7.62 mm round. 24
• He can create ammunition despite ordinary pistol rounds being non-replenishable. 24
• He used 20 Sanity to fire a single shot powerful enough to hurl the Inverse-Bone Walker backward. 43
• Heavy Sanity expenditure can cause severe hallucinations; after his 20-Sanity shot, he needed a Sanity Recovery Elixir to regain clarity. 43
• His Talent requires a firearm to deliver its ammunition. 24 43

Firearms and Combat Training

Tang Zheng is an experienced marksman and former special forces soldier. 24

• Claims to have been the best shot in his unit. 24
• Familiar with numerous firearm types. 24
• Provides combat guidance and points out teammates’ mistakes during the treasure-chest expedition. 39
• Serves as one of Ashen Echo’s designated frontline fighters alongside Bai Yi. 37 40

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Tactical Pistol Crafting Blueprint — Given to him by Wei Fen; produces a good-quality tactical pistol with seven bullets. 24
• Premium pistol with 500 rounds — Prepared for him by Bai Yi’s workshop. 28
• Sanity Recovery Elixir — Used after his Infinite Firepower shot caused severe hallucinations. 43

Relationships

• Bai Yi — Teammate and frontline partner. Tang Zheng repeatedly seeks to understand the gap between their strength; Bai Yi saves him after the Pulse-Wheel Albatross destroys his legs. 37 40 44
• Zhang Zhen — Recruiter and teammate. Zhang Zhen vouched for Tang Zheng’s loyalty, special-forces background, and survival experience. 24
• Xie Xu — Teammate whose warnings influence Tang Zheng’s actions in battle; Xie Xu alerts him to the Pulse-Wheel Albatross’s attack. 41 44
• Wei Fen — Teammate who gives him the Tactical Pistol Crafting Blueprint after learning of his firearms expertise. 24
• Ashen Echo — As a team member, Tang Zheng considers the group’s growth a personal responsibility. 37

Story Role / Major Arcs

Joining the Team

Tang Zheng enters the team through Zhang Zhen’s recruitment. He quickly bonds with Bai Yi over their shared amazement at Zhang Zhen’s resources, while also immediately requesting a future spar with Bai Yi. 18

During the team’s exchange of information, he reveals Infinite Firepower and receives a Tactical Pistol Crafting Blueprint from Wei Fen. 24

Sparring and Team Training

Tang Zheng spars with Bai Yi to confront their difference in strength directly. Bai Yi defeats him in a single exchange by disrupting his rhythm without physically touching him, leaving Tang Zheng unable to exert force. 37

Rather than becoming discouraged, Tang Zheng accepts that he cannot defeat Bai Yi in close combat and resolves to focus on firearms. He later supports the team’s combat-training plan, arguing that stronger teammates also benefit him. 38 37

Treasure-Chest Expedition

Tang Zheng joins Ashen Echo’s expedition as part of the formation and helps instruct the less experienced members during their early encounters. 39

When the Inverse-Bone Walker emerges from the black mist, Tang Zheng acts immediately on Bai Yi’s order to provide cover. His 20-Sanity Infinite Firepower shot drives the aberration back, creating an opening for Bai Yi. 42 43

Pulse-Wheel Albatross Attack

During the team’s retreat, the Pulse-Wheel Albatross catches Tang Zheng in its beak and bites off both of his legs at the roots. He loses consciousness from blood loss. 44

After regaining consciousness, Tang Zheng urges Bai Yi to abandon him so he can spend his remaining 71 Sanity on a final shot to delay the enemy. Bai Yi refuses, takes away his pistol, and continues carrying him to safety. 44

Tang Zheng later comes to Bai Yi’s aid after Bai Yi is mortally wounded fighting the Man in the Mist. 49

Notable Quotes

“We’re one team. You getting stronger is also a huge help to me.” 37

“Seventy-one Sanity points, hehehe... I bet I can blow it to pieces with one shot.” 44