Yang Wenzhao

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Yang Wenzhao grew up receiving exceptional training from his grandfather, Yang Haohan—the Temple Alliance leader, Knight Temple master, and a Divine Seal Knight. His talent and upbringing gave him the ambition to become the foremost knight of his generation, and potentially the leading young talent across the entire Alliance. Although he became a Retribution Knight, training under Yang Haohan also cultivated a Guardian Knight’s steadiness 20.

Appearance

Yang Wenzhao is a handsome young man with sharply defined, masculine features 18.

• Height: Over 1.9 meters 18.
• Build: Broad shoulders and a wide back 18.
• Hair: Short and blond 18.
• Clothing at introduction: A fitted black outfit 18.

Personality

Confident but cautious, Yang Wenzhao takes weaker opponents seriously. Han Yu’s defeat serves as a warning against complacency, and he refuses to underestimate Long Haochen despite their cultivation gap. He habitually reviews his battles afterward to improve his combat awareness 20 23.

He respects courage and ability, sincerely praising Long Haochen for forcing him to use his Spirit Furnace. During their duel, he also worries that Long Haochen’s use of Sacrifice could cause permanent harm, questioning why a tournament match should require risking one’s life 20.

Yang Wenzhao initially resists acknowledging Jiang Feng as his martial uncle because they are fellow competitors of similar apparent age. After Jiang Feng rescues him, embarrassment gives way to gratitude: he accepts the title publicly, checks on Jiang Feng’s recovery, and insists that the Assassin Temple provide compensation 23 25 27 30.

Abilities & Skills

Star Sea Spiritual Furnace

His principal trump card releases blue, star-like points of light from his chest 20 24.

• Offensive use: Counters Long Haochen’s Holy Sword-enhanced Spiral Slaughter Sword in an explosive clash 20.
• Named attack: Sea Spirit Strike, deployed against Sheng Cai’er 24.
• Cost: Consumes a considerable amount of spiritual power 20.
• Limit: Sheng Cai’er shatters Sea Spirit Strike with her dagger; the furnace cannot overcome her assault 24.

Retribution Knight Combat

Yang Wenzhao specializes in offense and fights with two heavy swords 20 24.

• Demonstrated skills: Thrust, Rising Dragon Strike, and Sunlight Slash 24.
• Combat instincts: Immediately responds at full power when Long Haochen’s strength surges through Sacrifice 20.
• Mounted combat limitation: His cramped hotel room prevents him from summoning his mount or freely using his full strength against Sheng Cai’er 24.
• Relative strength: Defeats the Fourth Order Long Haochen, but is decisively overwhelmed by Sheng Cai’er 21 24.

Defensive Techniques

Despite his offensive specialization, Yang Wenzhao can deploy knight defenses rapidly 24.

• Holy Light Barrier: Raises a golden protective barrier 24.
• Ascension Array: Forms a golden cylinder around him, providing defense with some offensive power 24.
• Limit: Together, these techniques delay Sheng Cai’er’s Green Bamboo Staff attack by only a single breath 24.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Two heavy swords — Drawn when Sheng Cai’er enters his hotel room; used throughout his defense against her 24.
• Mount companion — Neither summoned during his duel with Long Haochen nor usable inside the cramped hotel room; its identity is not specified in the supplied passages 20 24.

Relationships

• Yang Haohan — Grandfather and childhood instructor. Yang Wenzhao confirms Jiang Feng’s lineage with him and later reports the circumstances of Sheng Cai’er’s attack 20 23 26.
• Yang Haoyu — Great-uncle. His acceptance of Jiang Feng as a disciple establishes Jiang Feng’s seniority over Yang Wenzhao 23.
• Jiang Feng — Fellow competitor, martial uncle, and rescuer. Their friendly acquaintance develops into gratitude and open acceptance of their martial relationship 18 23 25 30.
• Long Haochen — Tournament rival whose courage earns his admiration. Sheng Cai’er’s retaliation subsequently leaves Yang Wenzhao uncomfortable around him 20 30.
• Sheng Cai’er — Attacks him independently to avenge Long Haochen. Her later appearance visibly unsettles him and brings back his anger over the incident 24 31.
• Duan Yi — Fellow Knight Temple contender. Alongside Jiang Feng, they agree to pursue a Knight Temple sweep of the semifinals 46.
• Lin Xin — Offers pills in exchange for being selected as a teammate if Yang Wenzhao reaches the top three. Yang Wenzhao politely declines because he already has someone in mind; that person is unnamed 30.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Knight Temple Preliminary Tournament

Hotel Attack and Aftermath

Sheng Cai’er breaks into Yang Wenzhao’s room to retaliate for Long Haochen’s injuries. He explains that Long Haochen exhausted himself through Sacrifice, but she continues attacking and prepares to use her Thousand Strikes Spirit Furnace against his furnace. Jiang Feng intervenes before the strike lands 24 25.

When Saint Moon subsequently injures Jiang Feng, Yang Wenzhao tells Yang Haohan that Sheng Cai’er attacked first and that Jiang Feng saved him. He helps the injured Jiang Feng back to his room and resolves to seek justice through his grandfather 26 27.

Finals and Treasure Pavilion

• Championship contender: Jiang Feng identifies him, Long Haochen, Sheng Cai’er, and himself as the four leading candidates for the top three 30.
• Round-robin record: Reports eight consecutive victories before the final round 46.
• Treasure Pavilion escort: On Yang Haohan’s orders, accompanies Jiang Feng to collect his preliminary reward and presents the required token 48.

Notable Quotes

“I admire you for forcing me to use my Spirit Furnace. If we were the same age, I might not be able to defeat you. I look forward to fighting you again once you have a mount.” 20

“For the sake of unity within the Temple Alliance, we've already compromised on many matters, but that doesn't mean we're pushovers who are easy to bully.” 30