Jiang Jing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jiang Jing (江景)
Alias(es)	Jing God; Steel Torrent (Masked Infinite Challenge alias) 191 341
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hua Nation; Xiamen University; Tianyi Dojo; formerly Rongcheng No. 8 High School 200 225 646
Occupation/Role	Pokémon Trainer; Bounty Hunter; Steel-type Elite Four member; Champion of Hua Nation 238 506 646
Status	Active; reigning Champion of Hua Nation 646
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Battle Trainer	127	Passed the Ember Battle Gym’s level and combat evaluations after Lairon defeated a Level 20 Geodude. 127
Black Iron Trainer	159	Secured the Black Iron Badge after meeting its revised requirements. 159
Bronze Trainer	199	Secured the Bronze Badge before enrolling at Xiamen University. 199
Silver Trainer	265	Became the youngest Silver Trainer after challenging the Steel Gym. 265
Gold Trainer	323	Obtained all eight Level-One Badges by defeating Ji Ye at the Rising Dragon Gym. 323
Level 1 Bounty Hunter	238	Registered at the Bounty Hunters headquarters and began accepting wilderness material-collection missions. 238
Diamond-level Trainer	388–389	Accepted the assessment mission to capture the Black List criminal Jin Buhuan; he was identified as a 22-year-old Diamond-level Trainer upon entering the Taklamakan Desert. 388 389
Steel-type Elite Four	506	Joined Hua Nation’s Elite Four after the selection and began receiving official missions and vault privileges. 506 507
Champion of Hua Nation	646	Defeated Zhou Zunyu, became the youngest Champion in Hua Nation’s history at age 29, and received the Champion’s trophy and badge. 646

Background

Jiang Jing grew up in an ordinary family in Rongcheng. His parents were able to support his Spirit Studies education, but no Trainer had emerged from his family before him; his grandparents had been farmers, and earlier generations lacked both the money and opportunity to pursue Trainer careers. 6 144

During high school, Jiang Jing discovered the Colorful Currents within his body. Their appearance coincided with rapid physical development, increased strength, and the improvement of Aron’s talent from two stars to three. 19 He began building his reputation through disciplined training, practical battles, and his ability to turn limited resources into rapid team growth.

Appearance

Jiang Jing is notably handsome, tall, and athletically built. By age eighteen, he stood 185 cm barefoot with a defined six-pack and little excess body fat; later descriptions place him at 188 cm. 175 305

• Refined facial structure, fair skin, and a cool, noble bearing. 132
• Usually wears dark athletic clothing, including black tracksuits, T-shirts, and sportswear. 132 305
• Often styles his hair in a textured fringe or a neat seven-to-three part. 175 305
• His exceptional looks and public battle record have made him a frequent target of fan attention. 156 475

Personality

Jiang Jing is calm, competitive, and highly self-assured. He rarely panics under pressure, whether facing biased assessors, stronger opponents, wilderness criminals, or high-stakes tournament battles. 90 388 390 His confidence can become provocative—he openly predicts victories and responds sharply to arrogant opponents—but he usually backs those claims with overwhelming results. 331 371

Despite his reputation, he remains practical about training and resources. He studies contracts before signing them, uses his wealth primarily to strengthen his Pokémon, and constantly searches for better training methods and rare materials. 127 223 527 He also shows compassion toward injured Pokémon and people in need, treating wounded wild Pokémon and anonymously donating supplies to an orphanage. 145 511

Abilities & Skills

Data Eye

Jiang Jing possesses Data Eye, an information-gathering ability that identifies Pokémon, items, talents, levels, Abilities, and moves.

• Scans opposing Pokémon before battles to identify weaknesses and shape battle plans. 110 230
• Identifies valuable Evolution Stones, Plate fragments, Mega Stones, and other hidden treasures. 152 355 620
• Detected an ultra-miniature locator hidden on his backpack in the Taklamakan Desert. 390
• Allows him to verify rare items and avoid fraudulent trades. 341

Colorful Currents

Colorful Currents are mysterious energies that emerge from Jiang Jing’s body and can be guided into himself or his Pokémon.

• Enhanced Jiang Jing’s physique, appearance, height, and general physical fitness. 19
• Raised Aron’s talent and later improved the talents and levels of several Pokémon. 19 190 315
• Can be converted into other forms of power, including Aura. 235

Aura

Jiang Jing developed Aura under Lin Tianyi’s guidance after converting Colorful Currents into Aura energy. 235

• Enables closer synchronization and training with Riolu and later Lucario. 226 235
• Can be used to manipulate objects, such as lifting and storing treasures without direct contact. 519
• Provides a layer of protection against psychic interference. 230 231

Physical Combat

Jiang Jing possesses extraordinary natural strength and durability, later refined through Bajiquan, Hung Gar, Horse Stance training, and other martial disciplines at Tianyi Dojo. 191 226

• Defeated the Psychic Zhou Xin in direct combat while resisting repeated Confusion attacks. 231
• Can overwhelm trained martial artists through raw force, even before fully mastering formal techniques. 191
• Incapacitates criminals quickly in wilderness confrontations and has fought alongside his Pokémon in dojo-format battles. 267 298
• His physical fitness is close enough to Lin Tianyi’s that he can keep pace with the veteran Extreme Path Style master during wilderness travel. 459

Nature Control

Jiang Jing began studying Nature Control under Lin Tianyi, a difficult discipline requiring meditation and an item carrying legendary power. 442

• Later combined Nature Control with the Thunder Plate to empower Electivire against Ji Changkong’s Naganadel. 582
• Treats the technique as a long-term path toward confronting Legendary Pokémon. 442

Trainer Strategy

Jiang Jing combines scouting, type matchups, move timing, environmental use, Mega Evolution, and Z-Moves rather than relying only on raw power.

• Used Data Eye and Lairon’s overwhelming Tackle to clear multiple midterm assessments with one move each. 110
• Adapted his lineup by fielding Gengar instead of Lairon against Qu Ying’s Serperior. 178
• Uses Mega Evolution and Z-Moves in elite-level combat, including Continental Crush with Aggron. 357 386
• Coordinated simultaneous Z-Moves from his team to defeat the Miao Brothers’ combined force. 463

Pokémon

Pokémon	Notes
Aggron	Jiang Jing’s original Aron evolved through Lairon into Aggron. It is one of his signature Steel-types and has used Mega Evolution, Continental Crush, and other high-level techniques. 19 175 386 539
Empoleon	Evolved from Piplup through Prinplup. It learned Water Pulse and Drill Peck upon reaching its final form and is a core member of Jiang Jing’s battle lineup. 143 190 435
Gengar	Evolved from Haunter and serves as Jiang Jing’s primary Ghost-type battler. Its Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Ball, Hex, and Thunderbolt combinations are especially dangerous. 178 215 435
Metagross	Raised from Beldum through Metang. Jiang Jing’s Shiny Metagross later Mega Evolved and became one of his strongest Pokémon. 158 323 357
Lucario	Evolved from Riolu after intensive training at Tianyi Dojo. Its talent eventually reached six stars, and it can Mega Evolve. 197 235 313 359
Electivire	Evolved from Electabuzz through a Thunder Plate Fragment and Colorful Currents; it reached Level 53 immediately after evolution. 349
Crystal Steelix	Began as Onix entrusted to Jiang Jing by Steelix. It evolved into Crystal Steelix and later Mega Steelix. 225 315 357
Corviknight	Raised from Corvisquire. It is fast enough to protect Jiang Jing directly in dojo battles and gained Roost through training. 229 292
Haxorus	Raised from Axew and later used as a powerful Dragon-type combatant. 296 364
Arcanine	Raised from Growlithe. Its training includes Fire-type Plates, Gravity training, and the developing self-created move Blazing Tornado. 233 529 530
Latias and Latios	Known as the Water City Siblings. They received Rayquaza’s blessing and later approached Mega Evolution-level strength. 540 612 621

Equipment & Treasures

• Z-Ring — Obtained by trading Charizardite X to Cui Miaoling; Lin Tianyi later modified it to hold six Z-Crystals. 341 386
• Sky Dragon Badge — Dojo tournament reward granting Jiang Jing a slot to enter Dragon Valley. 233
• Key Stone — Received from Liu Bin in exchange for an Advanced Thunder Stone. 196
• Aggronite, Metagrossite, and Steelixite — Enable Mega Evolution for three of Jiang Jing’s major Steel-type Pokémon. 337 355 359
• Fireball Plate — Completed after Heatran gave Jiang Jing its portion of the Plate. 605
• Iron Plate fragment — Obtained at Sky Pillar as a two-thirds Iron Plate fragment. 620
• Mystery Plate fragment — Obtained at Sky Pillar, completing Jiang Jing’s known Mystery Plate fragment. 620
• Spooky Plate fragments — Used to greatly enhance Gengar’s Ghost-type power. 462 620

Competitive Record

Achievement	Result
Rongcheng Individual Championship	Champion, defeating Zhang Xiuxian in the final. 165 166
Midterm practical assessment	Ranked first in his grade. 115
Fujian Spirit Studies examination	Provincial top scorer. 193 194
Provincial Team selection	Defeated Han Xinyi and became captain. 173
Friendship Tournament	Won the championship for Hua Nation. 339
World Pokémon Tournament	Defeated Shen Chuanjun in the final and won the tournament. 435 440
Elite Four Selection	Earned a Steel-type Elite Four position. 506
Champion Selection	Defeated Zhou Zunyu and became Hua Nation’s youngest Champion. 646

Relationships

• Liu Bin — Closest longtime friend and fellow Trainer; they trained together from high school onward, exchanged resources, and continued supporting each other through major competitions. 37 196 646
• Su Wei — Friend, teammate, and Tianyi Dojo training partner. Su Wei regularly challenges Jiang Jing, trains alongside him, and recognizes his exceptional physical strength. 140 191 226
• Lin Tianyi — Martial arts and Aura mentor at Tianyi Dojo; taught Jiang Jing Aura control, Z-Moves, and Nature Control. 235 385 442
• Gu Nanchi — Master of Sky Dragon Dojo who recognized Jiang Jing’s potential early, awarded him the Sky Dragon Badge, and later sought his help with Dragon Valley matters. 233 592
• Li Muyu — Wealthy Trainer and ally who owes Jiang Jing favors after receiving help with stone gambling; later assisted him during the Crystal Onix incident. 152 270
• Jiang’s Father and Mother — Supportive parents who assist with practical matters such as contracts and celebrate Jiang Jing’s accomplishments. 127 193 646
• Aggron — Jiang Jing’s first major partner and one of his most reliable battle Pokémon; their growth began with Aron’s talent increase through Colorful Currents. 19 175

Story Role / Major Arcs

High School Rise

Jiang Jing began as a Rongcheng No. 8 High School Spirit Studies student whose early success with Aron made him the strongest battler in Class Eight. He defeated repeated challengers, overcame Yao Yuan’s schemes during the monthly assessment, and rose to first place in his grade. 68 81 115

He later captained the school team, won the Rongcheng Individual Championship, and became Rongcheng’s strongest high school student. 157 165 166

Provincial and National Competition

Jiang Jing won the captaincy of the Fujian Provincial Team by defeating Han Xinyi. He led Fujian through national competition, openly declaring that the team aimed for the championship rather than merely a top-three finish. 173 180

Xiamen University and Dojo Training

After becoming Fujian Province’s top scorer, Jiang Jing accepted Xiamen University’s recruitment offer and entered the university with an unusually generous package that included land for a future Breeding Park. 193 197 200

He also trained at Tianyi Dojo, where he developed Aura, studied martial arts, won a joint dojo tournament, and earned access to Dragon Valley. 225 226 233 235

Bounty Hunter and Wilderness Operations

Jiang Jing registered as a Bounty Hunter and rapidly distinguished himself through wilderness missions, material collection, criminal captures, and secret-realm exploration. 238 242 357

His Diamond-level assessment brought him into the Taklamakan Desert to pursue Jin Buhuan, where he uncovered a larger conflict around ancient ruins and ultimately completed the dangerous mission. 388 389 398

International Champion

Jiang Jing won the Friendship Tournament, bringing major recognition to Hua Nation. 339 He later won the World Pokémon Tournament by defeating Shen Chuanjun, becoming a national symbol and a widely celebrated public figure. 435 440

Elite Four and Champion

After entering the Elite Four as the Steel-type representative, Jiang Jing carried out dangerous official missions, including operations in the North Snow District and battles involving Legendary Pokémon. 506 510 571

His continued growth culminated in the Champion Selection, where he defeated Zhou Zunyu and became Hua Nation’s youngest Champion. 646

Notable Quotes

“Take things one step at a time. Hard work never lies.” 194

“I’ll finish you in six minutes.” 371

“There will be many more scenes like this in the future. Gold Rank, Diamond Rank, the Elite Four, and Champion are all waiting for me.” 265

Trivia

• Jiang Jing’s masked-battle alias is Steel Torrent. 341
• His unusual physical strength earned him the comparison of a “humanoid Pokémon.” 191
• He became Hua Nation’s youngest Champion at age 29. 646
• His fanbase is large enough that crowds regularly recognize him at airports, battle halls, schools, and Pokémon Association facilities. 175 475