Xiao Wang

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Wang (箫望)
Alias(es)	Black Cat
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Age	18 at the beginning of the story 3
Affiliation	Zhongxing Martial Arts Hall; Patrol Bureau; Yuanwu University
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; Patrol Bureau staff member; Yuanwu student 158 269
Status	Active 324
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Tiger Guard Fist — Divine stage	47	Reached within less than a month of training under Wei Zhongxing.
Tiger Guard Fist — Spirit, major completion	105	His attacks carry a tangible martial spirit during a life-and-death arena match.
Tiger Guard Fist — Essence / “Second Stage”	108	Breaks beyond fixed forms, allowing him to strike according to his will rather than prescribed movements.
Tiger Guard Fist — Intent	110	Achieves Intent after continued practice and refinement of absorbed damage.
Vajra Leg — Form	130	Completes the technique’s Form during his duel with Tian Wei, using the match to train rather than reveal his full strength.
Vajra Leg — Divine Mastery	167	Gains divine essence and complete control over the force in his leg.
Vajra Leg — Intent	203	Breaks through during a heavily pressured arena fight.
Cloudflow Hand — Spirit	290	Advances the technique while cultivating the Great Expansion Formula and refining damage.

Notable Records

Record	Result	Notes
Muscle Absolute Control test	598	Initially placed him securely in the top ten, with a possible top-three standing. 121
Muscle Absolute Control test	623	Surpassed Huangfu Tianyi’s 621 and took first place. 226 227
Yuanwu practical combat examination	First place	Defeated Huangfu Tianyi and later reported his overall first-place result to his family. 256 260

Background

When Xiao Wang was ten, an explosion destroyed the apartment building where his family lived. Of the twenty-six residents across six households, only two survived; Xiao Wang was one of them. He was sent to an orphanage and later adopted by Qin Fengying and Zhou Zhengxiong. He continued investigating the explosion for years, finding no answers until encountering Aries. 3

Before the Mount Yuan Martial Arts Academy entrance examination, Xiao Wang joined Zhongxing Martial Arts Hall to obtain proper instruction. He chose the hall because its founder had formerly taught at Mount Yuan Martial Arts Academy, then became Wei Zhongxing’s disciple alongside Linghu Ke and Cheng Hu. 9 18

His investigation of Hu Guangzhong’s residence brought him into closer cooperation with An Han. Although both seek answers connected to their past, Xiao Wang rejects her proposal to threaten Hu through his family and judges that confronting an Inspection Captain directly would be dangerous. 25

Personality

Xiao Wang is observant and analytically minded in combat. He can identify fine details in an opponent’s timing, positioning, and force generation, and he regularly studies stronger fighters instead of acting on impulse. 15 101 After learning that Hu Guangzhong had crossed the First Limit, he abandoned immediate revenge in favor of a long-term plan. 101 112

He is pragmatic about money, reputation, and strength. He hides his true ability when it benefits him, gambles on himself when confident, and treats combat as a way to improve techniques. 94 108 241 He can also be ruthless when facing opponents he considers dangerous, but shows restraint toward acquaintances and concern for his foster family, master, and fellow disciples. 102 242 260

Abilities & Skills

Damage Conversion Orb

A bead within Xiao Wang’s mind absorbs damage he receives and changes color according to the amount stored.

• Lets him endure blows that would normally incapacitate him, including Qi Zhenghao’s heavy punch. 66
• Refines accumulated damage through training, supporting the improvement of his breathing methods and combat techniques. 75 110 290
• Its absorption capacity is limited; Xiao Wang monitors its changing color during and after fights. 106 274
• Helps him recover from injuries rapidly, though he still takes pain and must continue refining the stored damage. 66 176

Tiger Guard Fist

Xiao Wang’s primary hand-to-hand combat technique and his first technique to reach Intent.

• Combines rapid punches, close-range pressure, and shifting force generation. 18 32
• At Intent, its movements are no longer constrained by established forms; Xiao Wang can adapt freely to the opponent and situation. 108 110
• Can be integrated with dagger attacks for unpredictable lethal combinations. 172
• Xiao Wang has developed new Intent-level moves, but Wei Zhongxing warns him not to use their full power casually in school matches. 233

Vajra Leg

A leg technique chosen from Wei Zhongxing’s offered combat methods.

• Uses kicks, knees, and explosive movement to pressure opponents at close range. 95 130
• Greatly improves Xiao Wang’s sprinting and burst speed when paired with a breathing technique. 170 304
• Reached Form by using Tian Wei as a live sparring partner, then later advanced to Divine Mastery and Intent. 130 167 203
• Initially proved ineffective against heavily augmented opponents, motivating Xiao Wang to improve it further. 105 110

Cloudflow Hand

A third combat technique taught after Xiao Wang entered Yuanwu.

• Initially remained at the Form stage while Xiao Wang prioritized Tiger Guard Fist and Vajra Leg. 290
• Reached Spirit after focused practice with the Great Expansion Formula. 290

Breathing Methods

Xiao Wang uses breathing techniques to regulate energy circulation, increase endurance, and support combat techniques.

• Primordial Yang Breathing Method — His early foundational method; Wei Zhongxing taught him to coordinate it with Tiger Guard Fist. 18
• Version 149 Breathing Method — Used extensively before enrolling at Yuanwu; the orb accelerated his training and comprehension. 75
• Great Expansion Formula — Began cultivating it under Song Qinghe’s guidance at Yuanwu. It improves qi circulation, execution efficiency, and damage refinement. 271 272

Firearms Training

Xiao Wang trains with Patrol Bureau firearms alongside his martial arts.

• Can sustain intensive sessions of five hundred rounds in an afternoon. 113 122
• Practices prone, kneeling, and standing firing positions, improving especially at close-range shooting. 169
• Recognizes that his marksmanship remains weaker than specialists such as Guan Zhongnan and continues training accordingly. 150 172

Equipment

• Dagger — His usual close-combat weapon; used alongside Tiger Guard Fist and Vajra Leg in lethal encounters. 66 172
• Patrol Bureau pistol — Carried during field assignments, alongside loaded magazines and a walkie-talkie. 291
• Black Cat mask — Used to conceal his identity during underground arena fights and his confrontation with Guan Zhongnan. 112 172

Relationships

• Wei Zhongxing — Master at Zhongxing Martial Arts Hall; teaches Xiao Wang combat techniques, advises him on martial progression, and remains concerned for his safety. 18 95 260
• Linghu Ke — Senior martial brother; accompanies Xiao Wang on delivery work and congratulates his breakthroughs. 26 110 167
• Cheng Hu — Senior martial brother and frequent sparring partner; accepts the widening gap in their strength with humility. 18 233
• An Han — Fellow survivor connected to Xiao Wang’s investigation of Hu Guangzhong; shares his desire for revenge but is often more ruthless in her proposed methods. 25 112
• Wen Lujia — Patrol Bureau captain and Xiao Wang’s superior; secured his internship and supports his advancement within the bureau. 47 101
• Chu Wenlong — Schoolmate, friend, and persistent sparring partner who admires Xiao Wang’s strength. 25 136 313
• Tao Leshan — Yuanwu instructor selected by Xiao Wang as his guiding teacher. 193 259
• Song Qinghe — Tao Leshan’s student and Xiao Wang’s senior sister; guides him through Yuanwu and introduces the Great Expansion Formula. 192 269 271
• Qin Fengying and Zhou Zhengxiong — Foster parents who raised Xiao Wang after the apartment explosion; both take pride in his Patrol Bureau promotion while worrying about his safety. 3 176
• Hu Guangzhong — Patrol Bureau deputy director and a central target of Xiao Wang’s long-term revenge plan. 25 101 112
• Aries — A figure connected to Xiao Wang’s investigation and the Uprising Army; claims to have chosen Xiao Wang despite others’ objections. 3 324

Story Role / Major Arcs

Zhongxing Martial Arts Hall

Xiao Wang enters Zhongxing Martial Arts Hall to prepare for martial academy admission. Under Wei Zhongxing, he rapidly develops the Primordial Yang Breathing Method and Tiger Guard Fist, impressing both his master and senior brothers with his insight and rate of improvement. 9 15 18

Patrol Bureau Internship

Wen Lujia recruits Xiao Wang as an intern for the Patrol Bureau. He earns merit soon after joining, gains recognition within the bureau after the Qi Zhenghao incident, and is later made permanent after receiving two minor merits. 47 70 176

Black Cat and the Life-and-Death Arena

Under the Black Cat identity, Xiao Wang enters the underground life-and-death arena to earn money and force breakthroughs through real combat. His fights against augmented opponents push Tiger Guard Fist beyond its original framework, while Black Cat’s reputation spreads throughout the outer city. 105 108 112

Yuanwu Entrance Examinations

Xiao Wang initially aims for a top-ten placement, but revises his goal to first place to improve his prospects of entering the inner city and attracting the Special Affairs Bureau’s attention. 121 215 He scores 623 in Muscle Absolute Control, reveals two Intent-level combat techniques during the practical matches, defeats Huangfu Tianyi, and wins the examination overall. 227 252 256 260

Yuanwu Student

After choosing Tao Leshan as his instructor, Xiao Wang registers at Yuanwu and begins cultivating the Great Expansion Formula. He continues balancing university training, Patrol Bureau work, firearms practice, and active combat experience. 259 269 271 290

Notable Quotes

“You think you're the only one hiding your strength?” 94