Xu Jiang

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xu Jiang (许江)
Alias(es)	“Crotch-Shot Sniper”; “Northern Frontier’s Great Hero”; “General” (used by his bound machines) 1 105 210
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Team 17; Nine Rivers Corporation; Yong'an City 15 17
Occupation/Role	Mech Warrior; later Mech Master and mechanical commander 1 198
Status	Active 370
First Appearance	Chapter 1: The Glory of Mechs

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 1 — Mech Warrior	1	Completes his job transfer and awakens the B-rank [Mech Overload] and SSS-rank [General’s Order] talents. His starting skill is [Basic Repair Lv1].
Class Level 2	6	Levels up after fighting in the Spirit Domain; he has also learned [Knee Strike].
Level 9	54	His combat power already rivals stronger professionals despite still being below level 10.
Level 40 — First-tier Mech Master	198	Leaves the rookie ranks. Selects [Mechanical Improvement], [Core Amplification], and awakened skill [Glorious Evolution].
Level 59	285	Reaches the threshold where the Tier 2 trial becomes a priority.
Tier 2 — General’s Order upgraded	330	[General’s Order] evolves from designating individual machines to conscripting machines across an entire battlefield.

Background

Xu Jiang is a transmigrator who awakens in a world where professions, talents, Spirit Realms, and mechanical equipment determine survival. His transfer to the Mech Warrior profession initially appears disappointing: [Mech Overload] has a six-hour cooldown, [Basic Repair] is logistical, and his T-1000 Exoskeleton Mech and Desert Eagle are only white-quality equipment. The humiliation he receives after revealing his profession motivates him to become stronger. 1

His situation changes when his Desert Eagle and T-1000 mech awaken as sentient machines through [General’s Order]. The pistol addresses him as “General,” while the mech vows to help him reclaim his dignity through continual advancement. Xu Jiang names the T-1000 Qianji and discovers that his machines can independently train and comprehend skills. 1 3

The cost of being a Mech Warrior is initially a major obstacle: professional training costs 1,888,888 Credit Points, while mech improvements demand constant materials, weapons, and repairs. Xu Jiang compensates through Spirit Realm expeditions, black-market purchases, missions, negotiation, and increasingly dangerous alliances. 2 25 62

Personality

Xu Jiang is pragmatic, ambitious, and highly protective of the resources that enable his machines to advance. He consistently chooses long-term mechanical growth over immediate profit, even purchasing a depleted Level 20 orange-quality mech specifically for Qianji’s evolution. 25

He is calm under pressure and habitually turns unfavorable situations into bargaining opportunities. When factions attempt to recruit him after his early achievements, he delays their offers and uses his growing reputation to demand equipment and support instead. 39 41

Xu Jiang is also deceptive when strategy requires it. He infiltrates hostile factions, frames false narratives for enemies, feigns his own death to lure the Faceless Ones, and manipulates Song Qixin into believing he serves the Faceless Ones. 274 278 327

Despite his opportunism, he values Team 17 and repeatedly risks himself for allies. He chooses to remain with Team 17 rather than accept specialized training elsewhere, protects Xiao Zhen after learning of her connection to Qi Wentao’s plan, and recruits outside aid when he believes his own team may not be enough. 41 249 328

Abilities & Skills

Mech Overload

[Mech Overload] is Xu Jiang’s B-rank combat talent.

• Doubles mech performance and equipped-weapon damage for 10 seconds.
• Has a six-hour cooldown.
• He uses it to finish a magma monster after disabling its flame protection with the Wayfinder Bear and Ice Crystal Ore. 1 61

General’s Order

[General’s Order] is Xu Jiang’s SSS-rank talent and the source of his authority over machines.

• Originally allows him to designate weapons and fully bind them to himself.
• Awakens sentience in his bound mechanical equipment, causing them to recognize him as their General. 1
• Allows him to briefly control the Dark Mechanism, a hundred-meter mecha, and turn it against the Yan Shi. 266
• After his Tier 2 advancement, can conscript all machines on a battlefield—including enemy weapons, wreckage, drones, grenades, missiles, and mechs. 330

Glorious Evolution

[Glorious Evolution] is Xu Jiang’s Tier 1 awakened skill.

• Creates a universal support frame, effectively granting him a third hand for weapon handling.
• Lets him equip and operate an additional weapon while retaining his normal armament.
• Can equip Guanyin independently while Xu Jiang continues fighting with dual guns. 198 234

Grasp of the Undying

[Grasp of the Undying] is a rule-based control skill.

• Can restrain or block an opponent’s escape.
• Successfully prevents Qi Wentao from fleeing after his divinity is weakened. 330

Gunmanship and Weapon Combat

Xu Jiang fights primarily through adaptive weapon combinations rather than a single fixed style.

• Uses the Desert Eagle for precise eliminations, including his “Crotch-Shot Sniper” attacks against hostile mercenaries. 105
• Learns [Holy Gun Baptism], firing 30 rounds from Qing Wu and the Desert Eagle in three seconds; its cooldown is one hour. 90
• Learns [Gunfire Negotiation], which inflicts fivefold critical damage against flesh-and-blood targets. 157
• Uses Death Dance to execute a four-shot sequence: triple damage, massive impact, defense-piercing, then annihilation. 217
• Can employ swords, grenades, flashbangs, smoke weapons, Gatling fire, and close-quarters [Knee Strike] in the same engagement. 70 161 298

Equality of All Beings

[Equality of All Beings] is the signature skill of Xu Jiang’s sniper rifle, One Dot.

• Offsets time- and causality-based interference.
• Equalizes its energy against an opponent’s attack and can return that attack.
• Initially lasts only briefly; Little Bear’s electric guitar can extend its duration to five seconds. 319
• Can autonomously protect Xiao Zhen from curses while she remains within five meters of Xu Jiang. 328

Demon Mech

Qianji gains [Demon Mark], which transforms it into Demon Mech Form.

• Lasts one minute with a 12-hour cooldown.
• Killing sufficiently strong enemies restores mech energy, absorbs Soul Power, and extends the duration by 20 seconds.
• Soul Power improves dark-attribute resistance and adds equivalent dark-attribute damage to attacks.
• Its demonic aura draws the attention of Seven Nights and alarms Mayor Rabbit, though Xu Jiang retains his human consciousness. 146 172

Equipment and Mechanical Subordinates

Qianji

Xu Jiang’s primary mech is the sentient T-1000, originally a white-quality Exoskeleton Mech. Qianji is disciplined, demanding, and serves as the leader of Xu Jiang’s other machines. 1 3 295

Form / Advancement	Chapter	Capabilities
T-1000 Exoskeleton Mech	1	White-quality starter mech bound to Xu Jiang through [General’s Order].
Liquid Core New Type Mech	27	Blue-quality mech with a Spirit Seed Lv1 core, 5,000 energy, [Faith Aura], and skills including [Robust Physique], [Knee Strike], and [Shadowstep].
Advanced liquid mech	90	Evolves using two Spirit Seed Fragments; gains flight mode with red light-feathers and higher-tier combat capability.
New Liquid Mech	295	Pink-quality Admiral-class mech with Spirit Seed Lv7, 100,000 energy, 1,000 energy recovery per second, [Barren Dragon Shield], [Weapon Master], and [Mech Self-Discipline].
Perfect Form	357	Achieves godhood and can use the abilities of all subordinate machines. It can merge with Xu Jiang in a transparent, weightless protective state.

• Barren Dragon Shield — increases movement and attack speed by 60%; uses core energy to absorb damage and grants passive protection even while Qianji remains in pendant form. 295
• Faith Aura — helps allies within 10 meters resist mental intrusion. 295
• Qianji Transformation — enlarges mechanical units by up to twenty times; Xu Jiang uses it to make Qianji nearly forty meters tall and amplify Guanyin’s firepower. 295 345 346
• Mech Self-Discipline — forces one selected subordinate machine per month to undertake an advancement requirement. 295

Weapons and Items

• Desert Eagle / Little Deagle — White-quality sentient pistol; Xu Jiang’s first bound weapon. It can use [Telekinetic Bullet] and later enters a period of reduced lethality due to its feelings for Qing Wu. 1 3 204 205
• Death Dance — Battle-scarred revolver that instantly resonates with Xu Jiang; its four-shot sequence culminates in annihilation. 43 217
• Guanyin — Sentient M134 Gatling gun acquired in the void. Her orange-quality advancement grants [Frugal Housekeeping], [Golden Elixir], and lock-on/armor-shattering capabilities. 32 244 245
• Sparkles — Mech Diva summoned from a Mech Soul; uses electromagnetic pulses against machinery and later gains Little Fireworks, an electromagnetic laser cannon. 8 161 284
• Little Smoke — Mech cigarette case. Its advancement grants [Secondhand Cigarettes], allowing it to recycle cigarette butts, and it produces specialized cigarettes such as Sands of Sorrow. 86
• One Dot — Sentient sniper rifle carrying [Equality of All Beings]. 319
• Mo Duo — Combat motorcycle and mount with aggressive combat instincts; can carry Xu Jiang into battle through extreme terrain. 287 295
• Wayfinder Bear / Little Bear — A guide and support creature that warns Xu Jiang of danger, navigates hostile terrain, reloads weapons, and assists in skill activation. 84 96 172
• Golden Carp / Jin Li — A fish companion able to record and track auras. 197 306
• Dead Last — A storage-type asset capable of transporting up to 30,000 people for large-scale operations and retreats. 366

Relationships

• Qianji — Primary mech and closest mechanical companion. Qianji calls him “General,” independently trains, manages other machines, and ultimately achieves godhood with Xu Jiang’s consent. 3 295 357
• Ying Xiaoxiao — Team 17 leader and trusted battlefield partner. She repeatedly protects Xu Jiang, assists him against powerful enemies, and supports his decision to remain with Team 17. 22 41 157 217
• Grandpa Lei / Lei Luo — Mentor who introduces Xu Jiang to Team 17, protects him during crises, and attempts to train him in advanced skills. 15 17 204 292
• Xiao Zhen — Team 17 member whom Xu Jiang protects after learning she was created as a key component in Qi Wentao’s plan for godhood. 249 328
• Seven Nights — Female Demon and uneasy ally. She assists Xu Jiang with demonic powers and escapes, though she repeatedly attempts to entice him into dangerous bargains. 146 242 366
• Bai Yan — Former SS-rank talent and long-lived enemy-turned-conditional ally. Xu Jiang secures three future favors from him in exchange for delaying retaliation against humanity. 112 249
• Pace — Godlamp Clan merchant and friend. Pace repeatedly offers Xu Jiang rare resources and provides Rune Adamantine for Qianji’s advancement. 39 81 290
• Mayor Rabbit — Yong'an’s City Lord and a politically calculating supporter. He relies on Xu Jiang’s judgment in city defense and considers him a potential successor. 234 290
• Qi Yao — Third Miss of Nine Rivers Corporation and Team 17’s superior. She funds Xu Jiang with a house, car, and one million Credit Points after recognizing his potential. 41 43
• Wu Hao — Initially suspected by Xu Jiang of colluding with the Faceless Ones; later revealed to be Teacher Feng’s infiltrator and an ally in Warm Dragon Port operations. 250 333 343

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening and Team 17

Xu Jiang begins as an underestimated Mech Warrior with white-quality equipment, but his sentient weapons’ self-training makes him an unusually fast-growing mechanical professional. He earns an SSS-rank Spirit Domain evaluation, attracts attention from Yong'an’s major factions, and joins Team 17 under Grandpa Lei’s protection. 1 3 13 15 17

Spirit Realm Growth

Xu Jiang clears increasingly dangerous Spirit Realms, acquires Spirit Seed Fragments and high-value equipment, and evolves Qianji into a liquid mech. His victories establish his reputation as an exceptional rookie despite his low level. 27 90 98 99

Northern Frontier and the Faceless Ones

Xu Jiang enters Northern Frontier City to investigate Qi Wentao, advance the Desert Eagle, and fulfill Mayor Rabbit’s commission. The death of a disguised Eternal Night agent accidentally turns him into a supposed hero with the ability to see through deception. He later defeats Faceless Ones executives, including Gray Umbrella, and becomes deeply entangled in the conflict with the organization. 207 210 217 250

Dark Mechanism and Tier 2 Advancement

During the battle against the Yan Shi, Xu Jiang uses [General’s Order] to seize the Dark Mechanism and reverse a losing battle. Following his Tier 2 advancement, he demonstrates the expanded version of the talent by conscripting an entire mechanical battlefield against Qi Wentao’s forces. 266 330

Hollyfort and the Black Night

Xu Jiang investigates Hollyfort’s Limit Barrier, discovers links between Qi Wentao, Xiao Zhen, and the Black Night, and stages an elaborate deception to make Song Qixin believe he is a fellow Faceless Ones infiltrator. His schemes provoke conflict among hostile factions and contribute to the battle for Hollyfort. 316 327 328

Warm Dragon Port and the Demon Realm

Xu Jiang infiltrates Warm Dragon Port, manipulates the Lunar Eclipse Festival to bait sea beasts, organizes a fleet, and battles the Faceless Ones’ remaining forces. He later mortgages future earnings to fund further mech upgrades and an expedition into the Demon Realm. 333 343 354

Qianji’s Godhood

At the Tree of Truth, Xu Jiang permits Qianji to integrate nearly all of his skills. Qianji’s resulting Perfect Form allows it to wield the abilities of every subordinate machine, elevating Xu Jiang to divine-level combat capability against threats such as the Desolate Dragon and Su Lu. 357 366 370

Notable Quotes

“Either get lost, or die!” 295

“Long live the Faceless Ones.” 327

“Pass down my [General’s Order], kill!” 266

Trivia

• Xu Jiang’s first two sentient machines awaken immediately after his job transfer, despite both being white-quality equipment. 1
• Qianji’s first self-learned skill comes from an extreme exercise routine: 100 push-ups, sit-ups, and squats without rest, repeated five times. 3
• Xu Jiang’s reputation becomes so exaggerated in Northern Frontier City that people claim he can communicate with souls and identify conspiracies through causality. 210
• A group of Ya Ya People later erect a statue of Xu Jiang with seven arms. 334