Zichuan Xiu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zichuan Xiu (紫川秀); formerly Lin He 42
Alias(es)	Lin San; Light King / King of Light 101 192 271
Species/Race	Human; descendant of the River Hill Lin Family 42
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Zichuan Clan; Xiu Battalion; Far East Holy Temple alliance; Far East government 103 192 271
Occupation/Role	Xiu Battalion commander; Governor-General of the Far East; King of Light 103 271
Status	Active; governing and rebuilding the Far East 271
First Appearance	Chapter 42

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Martial foundations and Berserk Gene Initial Release	43	Lin Junyu gives him the Light Ripple Art Plus, Shadow Moon Step, Six Harmonies Seven Killings Berserk Blade, and Berserk Gene Initial Release. 43
Light Ripple Art — Minor Mastery	48	His internal power becomes deep and forceful enough to sustain frontline combat through the encirclement-breaking counteroffensive. 48
Corona Form	48	Resonating with the Sunflare Moonshine Blade under sunlight, he gains a tenfold increase in strength and projects blade light capable of cutting down dozens of enemies. 48
Berserk Gene activation	126	His eyes turn red as his genetic power activates, multiplying his speed and strength before he severs Yun Qianxue's arm. 126

Background

Zichuan Xiu was born Lin He, a descendant of Lin Feng of the River Hill Lin Family. At six years old, he was brought to Imperial Capital City by Zuo Chuan Mingwang and entrusted to Zichuan Yuanxing, Chief of the Zichuan Clan. Yuanxing adopted him, renamed him Zichuan Xiu, and charged him with protecting Yuanxing's daughter, Zichuan Ning. Xiu accepted the name and swore loyalty to the clan. 42

Lin Junyu also became Xiu's adoptive father. Xiu felt an immediate sense of familiarity, dependence, and security around him, later explained as a resonance of their shared Lin bloodline. 43

For three years, Xiu studied under both fathers. Yuanxing arranged his formal education, while Lin Junyu taught him martial arts, military theory, The Art of War, and the Thirty-Six Stratagems. At nine, after completing his studies, he entered the newly established Far East Military Academy. 43

Personality

Xiu is adaptable and perceptive. Even as a hungry six-year-old unfamiliar with the Zichuan residence, he quickly assessed his surroundings, followed the guards without fear, and made a favorable impression on Yuanxing. 42

He is courageous but not fearless. At eleven, the prospect of leading only eight hundred cadets against a vastly larger army left him anxious and uncertain; he nevertheless chose to attempt the rescue of the trapped Central Army and Imperial Guards. 47

Xiu is energetic, mischievous, and often irreverent toward people close to him. He teases Lin Junyu, complains about patrol work, and is willing to use unconventional or shameless methods when building his forces. 67 101 103

Despite his flexible methods, he has firm principles regarding civilians and surrendering enemies. He punishes Ludi for killing prisoners, opposes the oppression of Far East beastmen, and publicly prosecutes demon soldiers responsible for atrocities. 227 262 266 267

Abilities & Skills

Light Ripple Art

Xiu cultivates the Light Ripple Art Plus, a comprehensive martial art covering internal cultivation, weapon techniques, movement arts, and concealed weapons. 43

• Reaches Minor Mastery by the battle against Flowing Wind Xishan's army. 48
• Provides the internal power needed for prolonged mounted combat and repeated high-intensity attacks. 48
• Combines effectively with the Sunflare Moonshine Blade's power output. 48

Shadow Moon Step

A movement technique taught by Lin Junyu. 43

• Uses it as Shadow Step to move through enemy ranks with near-blinking speed. 57
• Allows him to evade concentrated thrown-spears and escape after attacking Yun Qianxue. 57 126

Berserk Gene

Xiu possesses the Berserk Gene Initial Release granted by Lin Junyu. 43

• Activation turns his eyes red and boosts his speed and strength severalfold. 126
• Enables sudden decisive strikes against stronger battlefield opponents, including Yun Qianxue. 126

Corona Form

A blade resonance state triggered through the Sunflare Moonshine Blade. 48

• Increases his strength tenfold. 48
• Produces powerful blade-light attacks that can kill multiple enemies in a single swing. 48
• Requires the specific conditions needed for the blade to enter its special form. 48

Command and Battlefield Strategy

Lin Junyu trained Xiu in military theory from childhood, and Xiu develops into an aggressive, mobile commander. 43

• Leads eight hundred academy cavalry through the Flowing Wind Clan's encirclement and rallies seventy thousand trapped Zichuan soldiers into a successful counteroffensive. 48
• Builds the Xiu Battalion from poorly disciplined reserve recruits and improves its equipment through cooperation with the dwarves. 103 113
• Uses raids, infiltration, ambushes, traps, and guerrilla tactics to offset enemy numerical superiority. 126 149 153 191
• Uses feigned-force tactics around Demon God Fortress, deploying extra tents, fires, and straw men to make ten thousand troops appear to be a much larger army. 152 153
• Prioritizes diplomacy when possible, sending Bu Dan to negotiate before attacking the Iliya rebels. 256

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Sunflare Moonshine Blade — A divine blade given by Lin Junyu. It absorbs sunlight and moonlight, generates sun and moon blade qi, sustains Xiu's inner power, and can trigger special forms. 43
• Moon-Washing Blade — A weapon carried by Xiu and identified by the dwarven chieftain Yibo as Zuo Chuan Mingwang's personal blade. 113
• Nuo Mask — The Far East Holy Temple's sacred relic, entrusted to Xiu for the defense of Goda Village; wearing it during the counterattack helps establish his image as the Light King. 191 192
• Emperor Token — A dragon-marked token delivered with Lin Junyu's decree confirming Xiu as Governor-General of the Far East and King of Light. 271

Relationships

• Lin Junyu — Adoptive father, martial mentor, and principal source of Xiu's military education and support. Xiu relies heavily on him, though he also complains about his godfather's tendency to leave him with overwhelming responsibilities. 43 47 197 271
• Zichuan Yuanxing — Adoptive father and former Chief of the Zichuan Clan. Yuanxing renamed Lin He as Zichuan Xiu, entrusted him with protecting Ning and the clan, and warned him about Yang Minghua before dying. 42 46
• Zichuan Ning — Adoptive younger sister and childhood companion. Their relationship develops into mutual romantic love; Xiu asks her to wait for his return from the Far East. 43 110
• Di Lin — Adoptive elder brother through Lin Junyu. They support one another through Zichuan Clan power struggles, though Di Lin often criticizes Xiu's impulsiveness. 54 90 92
• Sterling — Adoptive second brother and battlefield ally. Xiu repeatedly risks himself to protect Sterling and works with him during the Far East campaigns. 54 124 126
• Ge Yingxing — Military Academy principal, commander, and father-like mentor. Ge entrusts Xiu with major responsibilities despite his youth and defends him at his trial. 46 52 56
• Zuo Chuan Mingwang — The figure who delivered Lin He to the Zichuan Clan and revealed his Lin Family lineage. 42
• Bai Chuan — Xiu Battalion officer and trusted battlefield commander. She leads troops in his raids, negotiations, and suppression campaigns. 103 191 256
• Luo Jie — Loyal Xiu Battalion subordinate who regularly carries out Xiu's military orders and serves as an informal adviser. 149 266 271
• Ming Yu — Xiu Battalion officer who participates in his reconnaissance, deception, and raid operations. 153 197
• Bu Dan — Elder of the Far East Holy Temple and Xiu's political ally. Bu Dan supports him after Xiu promises not to oppress the beastmen. 191 227 262
• Vira — Beastman commander won over by Xiu's public enforcement of justice in Mingkan City; he brings his army into Xiu's service. 267 269
• Kadan — Demon God Emperor and Lin Junyu's partner. Xiu calls her his adoptive mother, using that relationship to reinforce his authority over demon forces. 110 270

Story Role / Major Arcs

Defense of Imperial Capital

After Zichuan Yuanxing is mortally wounded during the Flowing Wind Clan's attack, eleven-year-old Xiu returns with eight hundred cadets, secures the Imperial Capital's gates, and opposes Yang Minghua's proposal to cede territory. 46

With Lin Junyu's support, he infiltrates the enemy encirclement, reaches the trapped Central Army and Imperial Guard elites, and leads the counteroffensive that routs Flowing Wind Xishan's army. 47 48

Despite saving the capital, Xiu is tried for mutiny and rebellion. Ge Yingxing's intervention prevents his execution, but the Council of Elders exiles him to the Far East and demotes him. 52

Far East Commander and the Xiu Battalion

Xiu returns to the Far East, distinguishes himself in the Fifth Battle of Eternal River, captures the demon princess Kadan, and is later promoted to deputy commander. 57 58 59

After surviving further political purges in the Imperial Capital and failing to save three hundred Central Army officers from execution, he becomes increasingly aware of Zichuan Canxing's ruthlessness. 83 90

Assigned to recruit reserves, Xiu deliberately turns the task into an opportunity to establish his own military base. He names his new force the Xiu Battalion and begins training its initially unruly recruits into a capable army. 103 113

Raids into the Demon God Kingdom

During the Far East war, Xiu leads the Xiu Battalion behind demon lines. He disrupts logistics by destroying a major grain convoy, then advances as far as the Black River and Demon God Fortress. 149 152

Rather than besiege Demon God Fortress with only ten thousand men, he creates the illusion of a hundred-thousand-man army through staged marches, false camps, extra fires, and straw soldiers. 153

Light King of the Far East Beastmen

Pursued by Kalan's demon army, Xiu seeks an alliance with the Far East Holy Temple. He works with Bu Dan and the orcs to defend Goda Village through traps, terrain, and guerrilla warfare. 189 191

Wearing the Nuo Mask, Xiu personally leads the decisive charge and kills the demon general Kara. The victorious beastmen hail him as the Light King and pledge allegiance to him. 192

Governor-General of the Far East

After Lin Junyu subdues the demon race, Xiu learns that he has been appointed Governor of the Far East and given authority over demon forces in the region. Ross and his legion submit at Tarlan Fortress. 196 197

Xiu persuades Bu Dan to join his administration, promising humane treatment for beastmen, and organizes three armies to suppress Far East rebellions. 227

He pacifies Iliya Province through a mixture of negotiation, military force, prisoner management, and punishment for atrocities committed by his own side. 256 262

In Mingkan City, he dismantles abusive demon rule, holds a public trial for 237 accused demon soldiers, and executes 236 criminals. The action wins the trust of beastman communities and brings Vira's army into his camp. 264 266 267

After consolidating Minsk Province, Xiu introduces military pay, reorganizes demon and beastman forces, and receives Lin Junyu's formal decree naming him Governor-General of the Far East and King of Light. 269 271

Notable Quotes

“I, Zichuan Xiu, am willing!” 42

“I am Zichuan Xiu, adopted son of the Zichuan Clan's Chief. I have come to take you home!” 48

“Godfather has given me great authority. But precisely because of that, I cannot disappoint him!” 271

Trivia

• Xiu chose the alias Lin San after learning that Lin Junyu used the alias Lin Wu. 101 102
• He names the Xiu Battalion after himself because he intends it to become his independent power base. 103
• He repeatedly calls Kadan “Adoptive Mother,” to her embarrassment. 110