Liu Yiming

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Training in the Extraordinary Cage

Liu Yiming trained against captive beasts in the bureau’s Extraordinary Cage. After killing a Mortal Entry Stage Three, Level Eight creature, he meditated to replenish his spiritual energy. He also threatened to kill a Stage Four, Level Three beast once he became stronger 5.

His underling Zhang San warned that recruiting Shen Fei might threaten his standing. Liu Yiming initially dismissed Shen Fei as an inexperienced genius whom he could defeat with one punch 5.

Challenge to Shen Fei

When Shen Fei visited headquarters, Liu Yiming initially refused Zhang San’s suggestion to confront him: Director Yun Yongfeng had ordered everyone to treat Shen Fei with the same respect as himself. Learning that Shen Fei had torn apart a Stage Three beast through physical strength alone changed his mind. Eager to test a genuinely powerful opponent, he challenged Shen Fei in the cafeteria 13.

Their duel took place in the combat room. Liu Yiming first used Earth Dragon Armor, then escalated to his full-body armor transformation. Although the latter made his physical strength and durability superior to Shen Fei’s unenhanced physique, he could not land a hit. Shen Fei evaded his attacks, waited out the transformation’s three-minute duration, and kicked him into a wall 14 15.

Defeated and injured, Liu Yiming remained on the floor while the spectators followed Shen Fei to his talent and spiritual-power tests. Meanwhile, Zhang San—a Heavenly God Cult infiltrator—had used the duel’s distraction to steal the cage keys and release the captive beasts 14 16 17.

Death

The escaped Devour-Slaughter Pig entered the combat room after reaching Mortal Entry Stage Four, Level Nine Peak. Nearly exhausted from his duel, Liu Yiming activated his scale armor with his remaining spiritual power and dodged its stomp. The beast then blasted him into a wall with wind and swallowed his lower body. Absorbing his spiritual power triggered another mutation 18.

Shen Fei’s arrival interrupted the attack, but Liu Yiming was already mortally wounded. Believing Shen Fei had come to rescue him, he felt grateful and warned him that the pig had likely reached Stage Five. He died when his remaining spiritual power ran out, after which the beast consumed the rest of his body 19.

Shen Fei subsequently killed the pig. Testing its remains confirmed that it had reached Mortal Entry Stage Five 19 21.

Appearance

• Build: Muscular; shown bare-chested while training in the Extraordinary Cage 5 13.
• Scale form: Ocher, or earthen-yellow, scales cover his skin 14.
• Full armor form: The scales develop mysterious patterns and become a savage-looking suit enclosing him from head to toe 15.

Personality

Liu Yiming was proud of his strength and protective of his position within the bureau. With its stronger fighters away, he mistakenly believed himself its strongest member. Nevertheless, he initially hesitated to challenge Shen Fei because he did not want to defy the director’s instructions 5 13.

His desire to fight strong opponents outweighed that caution. Hearing that Shen Fei possessed strength beyond his own excited rather than deterred him. After losing, he felt humiliated and struggled to accept the gap between them, but also developed profound admiration for Shen Fei. His final act was to warn his former opponent of the Devour-Slaughter Pig’s danger 13 15 18 19.

Abilities & Skills

Amplified Scale Armor Transformation

Liu Yiming’s Esper Ability armors his body to increase striking power and defense, at the cost of speed 15.

• Earth Dragon Armor: Covers his body in ocher scales, maintaining relatively balanced attributes. An armored punch forced Shen Fei back one step despite his crossed-arm block 14 15.
• Full-body transformation: Greatly increases attack and defense. Shen Fei’s probing kick could not move him or inflict substantial damage 15.
• Armored fists: Five spikes protrude from his armored hand, forming a brass-knuckle-like striking surface when he clenches it 15.
• Duration limit: Full armor lasts three minutes and leaves him weakened afterward 15.
• Emergency protection: His scale armor briefly sustained his life after the pig consumed his lower body; it could not prevent his death once his spiritual power was depleted 18 19.

Close-Quarters Combat

Liu Yiming specialized in physical combat, using punches, charges, and armored strikes 14 15.

• Killed a Mortal Entry Stage Three, Level Eight beast with his fists 5.
• In full armor, possessed enough strength to contend with a Stage Four beast, though only briefly 15.
• Could not overcome Shen Fei’s predictive perception and evasive movements, even while fully transformed 15.

Relationships

• Shen Fei — Rival who became an object of admiration after defeating him. Liu Yiming mistakenly interpreted Shen Fei’s arrival during the beast attack as a deliberate rescue 13 15 19.
• Zhang San — Underling who provoked his challenge and secretly served the Heavenly God Cult. Zhang San’s release of the captive beasts led to Liu Yiming’s fatal encounter 5 13 14 18.
• Yun Yongfeng — Bureau director and superior. Yun considered disciplining him for challenging Shen Fei, then sought Shen Fei’s intervention during the beast escape 16 17.
• Devour-Slaughter Pig — Captive beast he had previously threatened to kill after reaching Stage Four; ultimately killed and consumed him during its escape 18 19.

Notable Quotes

“Shen Fei, what do I have to do to defeat you...”

“What do I have to do to catch up with you...” 18

“Shen Fei, run! This Devour-Slaughter Pig has very likely reached Mortal Entry Stage Five! You're no match for him! Run!!” 19