Tang Yu

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang Yu (唐宇)
Alias(es)	Xiao Yu; Brother Yu 4 36
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Age	18 29
Affiliation	Suhang No. 1 High School (formerly); Asian Military Academy
Occupation/Role	Military academy student; martial arts major; mecha studies minor; mech modifier and mutant hunter 1 49
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Gene Count 99	3	Reached the threshold immediately below Force awakening and sought money for a Gene Enhancement Serum. 3
Force Warrior / Martial Artist	5	Awakened Origin Force without genetic enhancement serum after a cultivation deviation; the Black Crystal protected him and revealed the Primordial Martial Way. 5 8
Force Conversion	6	The Black Crystal absorbed Yuan Chengwu's invading Force, converted it into compatible Force, and integrated it into Tang Yu's cells. 6
Gene Count approximately 150	24	Used nutrient solution and a Gene Enhancement Serum, raising his gene count to around 150 while improving his mental power through cultivation. 24
No Thought, No Mind	38–39	Entered a rare mental realm during training, allowing him to observe his own movements, identify flaws, and correct them; the Black Crystal lets him re-enter the state. 38 39
Peak punch power: 2,567 kg	43	Recorded a 2,567-kilogram punch while training at the Asian Military Academy. 43
Great Collapse Fist cultivation	48–49	Acquired Zhou Kang's manual and advanced by cultivating its “Collapse” and “Destruction” formulas, though using both together nearly caused him to lose control. 48 49

Background

Tang Yu was a senior at Suhang No. 1 High School with exceptional physical potential and a gene count of 99. After his father, Tang Wei, stopped sending living expenses, Tang Yu took paid work modifying Meng Xuanxuan's mech and later entered Ruins City to hunt mutants for money. 1 3

His father had disappeared after pursuing secrets connected to humanity's advancement. Before losing contact, Tang Wei mailed Tang Yu the Black Crystal and claimed it would protect him. Qin Bo later revealed that Tang Wei had a Twin Ghost crystal implanted in him before vanishing. 8 12

Tang Yu scored 658 on the college entrance examination and was accepted into the Asian Military Academy. He enrolled as a martial arts major with mecha studies as his minor. 18 49

Appearance

Tang Yu has a lean, powerful physique developed through constant training. His expression is usually restrained or deadpan, making his rare smiles especially noticeable. 38 41

• Has two uncommon dimples that show when he smiles. 1 30
• Wore a white T-shirt and light-blue jeans when reporting to the Asian Military Academy. 39
• Possesses sharp senses after surpassing a gene count of 100, allowing him to track nearby activity in darkness through sound and smell. 46

Personality

Tang Yu is direct, pragmatic, and intensely focused on improvement. He dislikes being watched while working, prefers practical skills over social niceties, and openly admits when he lacks knowledge or technique. 1 12 42

He has notably poor emotional intelligence. His literal responses and inability to recognize romantic cues repeatedly frustrate Meng Xuanxuan, Xia Linlin, and others around him. 5 7 44

In battle, Tang Yu is calm and calculating but can be exceptionally ruthless. He does not hesitate to maim or kill opponents he considers threats, especially when revenge or survival is involved. 4 19 47 Despite this, he is loyal to those who stand by him and takes the deaths of A-Long and A-Qiang as a personal debt that must be repaid. 18 19

Abilities & Skills

Black Crystal

A mysterious crystal sent by Tang Wei, the Black Crystal is central to Tang Yu's unusual cultivation and survival.

• Saved him from a cultivation deviation and enabled his natural Force awakening. 5
• Contains an internal training space in which Tang Yu can observe and learn martial arts, including the Primordial Martial Way. 5
• Absorbs foreign Force and converts it into Force compatible with Tang Yu's body. 6
• Nourishes his mental strength, allowing him to recover from mental exhaustion far faster than ordinary people. 26
• Pulled him out of the violent loss of control caused by simultaneously cultivating the “Collapse” and “Destruction” formulas. 49

Mental Strength Restoration

Tang Yu can guide a person's mental strength into the Black Crystal for replenishment.

• Successfully restored Wu Yanqing's depleted mental strength. 30
• Treated Ye Xing, a Divine Transformation-level expert, though the process took more than two hours due to Ye Xing's immense mental power. 31
• Requires the recipient not to resist or investigate the process with their mental strength. 30
• Tang Yu refuses to disclose the method behind the ability. 31

Martial Arts and Origin Force

Tang Yu combines instinctive combat ability with techniques learned through Qin Bo's instruction, the Black Crystal, and recovered manuals.

• Primordial Martial Way — An internally learned martial art that gives Tang Yu a foundation for analyzing and refining his movements. 5 19
• Shattering Heart Palm — Condenses Origin Force into a single point in the palm to produce a decisive strike. 12
• Bone-Twisting Layered Palm — A palm technique used in close combat against Old Fifth. 26
• Palm Thunder — A force-based palm strike that injured Old Fifth. 26
• Whirlwind Kick — Used to kill Zhou Tao in a single blow. 47
• Great Collapse Fist — A manual taken from Zhou Kang; its “Collapse” and “Destruction” formulas greatly increase destructive power but are dangerous to cultivate together. 48 49

No Thought, No Mind

Tang Yu can enter the rare No Thought, No Mind mental state through the Black Crystal.

• Enables him to view his own techniques from an external perspective. 39
• Reveals flaws in his cultivation and lets him correct them during training. 39
• Unlike most martial artists, Tang Yu can return to this state after comprehending it once. 39

Mecha Modification and Fieldcraft

Tang Yu is a capable mechanic and survivalist in addition to being a martial artist.

• Modified Meng Xuanxuan's D-class Johnson mech within hours, installing a serrated sword, laser gun, and compatible C-class power unit. 1
• Uses traps, bait, and Revealing Powder to hunt mutants, including the Colorless Python. 2
• Can assess opponents and terrain quickly, demonstrated when surviving the Ironback Divine Ox herd and navigating military training. 46

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black Crystal — Tang Wei's mysterious gift; supports Tang Yu's cultivation, Force conversion, mental recovery, and mental-strength treatment. 5 6 30
• C-rank Wolverine mech — Tang Yu's personal mech, used during operations around Ruins City. 3 14
• Great Collapse Fist manual — Ancient martial arts manual recovered from Zhou Kang's body. 48
• Secondhand pickup truck — Tang Yu's vehicle. 6
• Nutrient solutions — Used to replenish the energy and Origin Force demanded by his enhanced cells. 24

Relationships

• Meng Xuanxuan — Close companion and frequent partner in combat, travel, and cultivation matters. She rescued Tang Yu from Ruins City, arranged his introduction to Qin Bo, and publicly calls him her boyfriend; Tang Yu consistently protects her despite struggling with her feelings. 3 11 26 48
• Tang Wei — Tang Yu's missing father. Tang Wei left him the Black Crystal and is the source of many of Tang Yu's unanswered questions. 8 12
• Qin Bo — Tang Yu's teacher and Meng Xuanxuan's elder. He taught Tang Yu the Shattering Heart Palm and gave him focused cultivation guidance. 11 12
• Wang Meng — Coach at the Suhang Force Martial Arts Gym and a father-figure-like elder to Tang Yu. They share the goal of avenging A-Long and A-Qiang. 4 18 19
• Xia Linlin — Tang Yu's former closest friend. Her past confession, transfer, and later connection to Dukavi's actions leave Tang Yu deeply disillusioned with her. 7 17 19 37
• A-Long and A-Qiang — Tang Yu's deceased friends. Their deaths in Ruins City drive his resolve to kill Dukavi. 18 19
• Fang Zheng — Academy friend and military-training comrade. Fang Zheng owes Tang Yu for helping him survive the Ironback Divine Ox herd. 46 49
• Dukavi — Primary enemy connected to A-Long and A-Qiang's deaths. Tang Yu fought and injured him but remains determined to exact revenge. 17 19 37
• Yuan Chengkong and Yuan Chengwu — Rival and rival's cousin. Tang Yu nearly killed Yuan Chengkong in the underground ring and later defeated Yuan Chengwu after awakening Force. 4 6
• Ye Xing — President of the Black Market Commerce. Tang Yu earned his respect by treating his mental depletion. 30 31

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ruins City and Force Awakening

Tang Yu enters Ruins City to earn money, kills a Colorless Python, and survives attacks by a two-headed falcon and robbers. His desperate use of the Black Crystal foreshadows its importance. 2 After brutally defeating Yuan Chengkong, Tang Yu suffers a cultivation deviation, awakens as a Force Warrior, and learns the Primordial Martial Way. 4 5

Quest for Guidance

After defeating Yuan Chengwu and discovering his Force-conversion ability, Tang Yu begins researching Force techniques. Meng Xuanxuan directs him to Qin Bo instead of Jin Taian, leading to Tang Yu's formal training in the Shattering Heart Palm. 6 7 11 12

Revenge for A-Long and A-Qiang

The deaths of A-Long and A-Qiang reshape Tang Yu's priorities. He discovers Dukavi and Xia Linlin at the scene connected to the killings, fights Dukavi, and vows to personally avenge his friends. 17 19 37

Black Market Expedition

Tang Yu accompanies Meng Xuanxuan to the black market, raises his gene count to around 150, and develops his mental cultivation. His ability to replenish mental strength brings him before Wu Yanqing and Ye Xing, placing him in contact with powerful Black Market Commerce figures. 23 24 30 31

Asian Military Academy and Military Training

At the academy, Tang Yu becomes known among the freshmen after defeating Zhou Kang and Luo Shan. During military training, he helps Fang Zheng survive, then kills Zhou Tao, Zhou Kang, and Luo Shan after they attempt to ambush him. 40 46 47

Great Collapse Fist

Tang Yu takes the Great Collapse Fist manual from Zhou Kang and trains its formulas after returning from military training. His attempt to cultivate “Collapse” and “Destruction” together nearly turns him violent before the Black Crystal restores his clarity. 48 49

Notable Quotes

“Settle today's grudge today—that had always been Tang Yu's way.” 4

“Even if he were the Son of Heaven himself, murder still had to be paid for with a life!” 19

“People change.” 38

Trivia

• Tang Yu does not keep tea at home and normally drinks cooled plain water. 1
• He prefers vegetables, dislikes meat, and will not eat eggplant. 9
• He views ballroom dancing as less useful than practical combat skills. 42
• His uncommon dimples are repeatedly noticed by others despite his usually serious demeanor. 1 43