Zhao Ping

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhao Ping (赵萍)
Alias(es)	Brother Ping; Xiaoping 52 190
Gender	Male 90
Affiliation	Ling Feng's team in the SK Chronicles of Time and Space Winter Tournament 43 51
Occupation/Role	High school student; esports competitor 89 192
Status	Active 354
First Appearance	Chapter 13 13

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Ordinary person	188	Though curious about ghosts and supernatural affairs, he is frightened by direct encounters and relies on Ling Mengxue and Luo Xiyan for protection. 188 189
Gene Locks unlocked	213	Mo Zihan treats Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei; afterward, Zhao Ping demonstrates enough physical strength to punch a hole through a tree. His specific Gene Lock tier is not stated. 213
Martial arts practitioner	223	He identifies himself as a martial arts master after placing in a martial arts exchange event and winning 500,000 yuan, though he later describes his own skills as half-baked. 223 224

Background

Zhao Ping grew up alongside Ling Feng and Yuwen. During an earlier period of campus bullying, Ling Feng repeatedly defended him and pushed him to become stronger; Zhao Ping later recalls Ling Feng facing dozens of older students alone behind their school. 83

After a car accident, Zhao Ping became convinced that a white-haired “angel” had saved him. His incomplete memories and belief in magical girls made Yuwen doubt his story, but the incident began Zhao Ping's fixation on the supernatural. 13

He joined Ling Feng, Yuwen, Su Xiaoxiao, and Su Yun in the Winter Tournament for SK Chronicles of Time and Space. Though not a professional player, he accepted a critical defensive assignment during the final match, infiltrated the opposing base, eliminated three players, and detonated the central platform to force a draw. 51 52

Zhao Ping's family had arranged a childhood betrothal for him before he was born. He rejected the arrangement because he already liked someone else, and later declared his preference for Astral Mark Girls. 45 84 When he traveled to Chongming City for the meeting, Mo Liyuan and Mo Qingyu held him captive and attempted to force him into an engagement. 83 87

Ling Feng infiltrated the Mo Residence in disguise and rescued him. Zhao Ping was distressed by the guards' intentions toward Ling Feng's disguised form, followed her instructions to escape, and waited obediently for Su Xiaoxiao after being separated from her. 90 92 95

Learning that many of his female acquaintances were Magical Girls shattered Zhao Ping's worldview but strengthened his resolve to gain power himself. He first sought to learn magic, only to be told that magic could not be taught to him because it was exclusive to Magical Girls. 109 119

After witnessing Xia Baiying's ghost and the aftermath of her death, Zhao Ping became determined to obtain supernatural abilities so he could confront evil himself. He and Zhao Lei registered for a supposed superpower-awakening program, initially skeptical but persuaded by its public demonstration. 184 185 190

Mo Zihan later unlocked Zhao Ping's Gene Locks while he and Zhao Lei were held at Gorilla Psychiatric Hospital. Following their release, Zhao Ping tested his newfound strength by punching through a tree. 213

During an assessment mission at a Ghost Castle, Zhao Ping disappeared along with the castle. He eventually reappeared, chose to help Chen Shujie save her family and village, and left the castle with Ling Mengxue and Zhao Lei. 347 349 352

Appearance

Zhao Ping is a young high school student described as a handsome, delicate-looking youth with messy hair resembling a chicken nest. 83 94

• Messy, unkempt “chicken-nest” hair. 83
• Grape-like black eyes. 84
• Often carries himself with exaggerated confidence or theatrical seriousness. 52 130

Personality

Zhao Ping is outgoing, impulsive, and highly imaginative. He is prone to dramatic declarations, calls himself a future great figure, and readily embraces the idea that he is a destined protagonist. 32 130 332 His confidence often leads to comic misunderstandings, including mistaking moldy green milk for matcha and asking for the “men's restroom next to the women's restroom.” 71 72

Despite his recklessness, he is loyal and compassionate. He worries about Ling Feng during the rescue from the Mo Residence, refuses to comply with his captors, and wants to help Xia Baiying seek justice after learning of her death. 83 90 189 His desire for supernatural strength stems less from simple ambition than from a wish to stop evil and avoid needing others to protect him. 119 190

He can also be more perceptive than he appears. Zhao Ping recognized clues connecting Xia Baiying to his former neighbor, noticed Zhao Lei's suspicious behavior after the Ghostly Secret Realm incident, and correctly suspected that Ling Feng and Zhao Lei had hidden important events from him. 189 332

Abilities & Skills

*SK Chronicles of Time and Space* Gameplay

Zhao Ping competes alongside Ling Feng's Winter Tournament team.

• Defended A Main Road alone to sell the team's false attack strategy. 51
• Hid behind a wall while low on health, then infiltrated the enemy base after its defenders withdrew. 52
• Eliminated three opposing players in a burst before detonating the central platform. 52
• His decision forced a draw despite his team being close to victory, reflecting his impulsive decision-making. 52

Gene Lock-Enhanced Strength

After Mo Zihan unlocks his Gene Locks, Zhao Ping develops superhuman physical power. 213

• Punched a hole into an old tree with a single strike. 213
• Participated in a martial arts exchange event and claims to have earned 500,000 yuan in prize money. 223
• His precise Gene Lock tier and full range of abilities remain unstated. 213
• He considers himself insufficiently skilled to spar against powerful Astral Mark Girls. 224

Supernatural Knowledge

Zhao Ping has accumulated firsthand knowledge of Magical Girls, Astral Mark Girls, ghosts, martial artists, and Gene Locks through repeated encounters. 109 184 201

• Recognized the basic Astral Engraving Blade after Su Xiaoxiao identified it. 95
• Recalled witnessing High-Tier Astral Mark Sword Arts in Chongming City. 184
• Cannot learn Magical Girl magic, which is stated to be exclusive to Magical Girls. 119

Relationships

• Ling Feng / Ling Mengxue — Childhood friend and teammate. Ling Feng protected Zhao Ping from bullying, rescued him from the Mo Residence, and remains the person Zhao Ping most often turns to when supernatural events occur. 83 87 202
• Yuwen — Close friend and fellow Winter Tournament teammate. Yuwen often serves as the more grounded counterpoint to Zhao Ping's supernatural ambitions and dramatic behavior. 13 51 192
• Zhao Lei — Close companion in Zhao Ping's pursuit of superpowers. They register for the awakening program together, receive Gene Lock treatment from Mo Zihan, and cooperate during the Ghost Castle incident. 184 213 347
• Mo Liyuan — His childhood betrothal partner. Zhao Ping rejects the arrangement and is later held captive during her family's attempt to force the engagement. 45 83 87
• Mo Qingyu — Mo Liyuan's associate who mistreats Zhao Ping during his captivity. 83 84
• Su Xiaoxiao — Friend and teammate. She teases and physically reprimands Zhao Ping for his antics, but also explains the limits of magic to him. 72 119 122
• Liu Yinxuan — Zhao Ping has a relationship with her that his parents do not support or understand. 213
• Xia Baiying — Former neighbor whom Zhao Ping regarded as a caring older sister. He recognizes her after she becomes a vengeful spirit and wants to help her find justice. 189 190
• Chen Shujie — A girl from Miracle City whom Zhao Ping resolves to help after learning about her family's danger. Their interactions develop into a warm, teasing rapport. 352 353

Notable Quotes

“Astral Mark Girls forever!!” 84

“Damn it, once I learn supernatural abilities, I'll sweep away every evil under heaven!” 190

“I really am the protagonist. I just haven't fully grown yet.” 332

Trivia

• Zhao Ping once shouted “Evil King's True Eye—Unseal!” while playing along with a black-clad girl's dramatic entrance. 28
• He refers to Ling Feng as “Brother Feng” and frequently attributes his own successes to “Brother Ping.” 52 87
• He initially believed a plate of stir-fried tomatoes should contain a separate ingredient called “Tomato.” 186
• His aspiration to become stronger includes attending Magic University and becoming a “magical boy,” despite being told he cannot learn Magical Girl magic. 119 162