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Liu Zhigang (Simplified Chinese: 刘志刚/Traditional Chinese: 劉志剛, Liú Zhìgāng; Korean: 류즈캉) is a supporting character in the Korean fantasy manhwa and light novel series Solo Leveling. He is also one of the five National Level Hunters, the second strongest known hunter in the world, the top-ranking hunter of China, as well as the one of the vessels of the Rulers.
Appearance[]
Zhigang is a tall, muscular and handsome Chinese man with lengthy black hair tied in a ponytail leaving several long locks at above his face. His eyes are frequently glowing in a golden color as a Ruler's vessel. His usual attire is usually a black suit with a black necktie over a red shirt. His casual outfit is a also a tan-colored coat over a white suit.
Gallery[]
Personality[]
Zhigang is a conceited and cocksure man holding thirst for a great challenges to fight deadly opponents. In practice, he exhibited his satisfaction over the fact that he was not present during the Jeju Island raid to get a chance to fight Ant King, unfazed by the danger he could be facing, despite the several death that the beast took. He expresses his straightforwardness in dialogue, evident in his statement to a Chinese newsman affirming that hunter Sung Jinwoo's superiority in strength, disregarding dissenters as foolish. Despite, holding very little respects for many around him, yet, he portrays friendliness and humility towards individuals who earn his admiration.
Biography[]
Jeju Island Arc[]
Following the Jeju Island Raid, Zhigang engaged in safeguarding the eastern coast of China, where he effortlessly dispatches countless of ants that were approaching with a single decisive blow.
Japan Crisis Arc[]
News spread about a colossal magical beast having made his appearance from the Tokyo S-Rank Gate venturing across the sea toward China. Zhigang swiftly intercepted and dispatched the creature along the Chinese shoreline prior it could have approached to attack. Despite Zhigang's proficiency, he found himself somewhat taken aback by the giant's might, observing Jinwoo's ability to handle such foes with greater ease. Intrigued, Zhigang sought out information on Jinwoo from the Korean Hunters Association, requesting all available public records on him.
International Guild Conference Arc[]
Being the top hunter ofhis country, Zhigang attented the international conference of the International Guild, where among the many strongest, he learns that Jinwoo's father Sung II-Hwang killed his fellow National Level Hunter Christopher Reed. Subsquently, he greeted Jinwoo by shaking his hand and commended him on his triumph in his battle over another National Level Hunter Thomas Andre.
Final Battle Arc[]
Zhigang is present in the vast battle against the Monarchs where he leads a large army of hunters from his country. However, he is shocked by the size of Jinwoo's shadow army surpassing his. Later admist of the war, he beheads a giant and comments the beasts' power being nothing for him. He then stand on top of a building while thinking of the ongoing war and of the alarming mana that comes from Jinwoo and Antares who are fighting each other, commenting the beginning of their battle.
Powers and Abilities[]
- Master Swordsman: Zhigang is a swordsman of the highest caliber, as shown when he sliced a giant into several pieces almost effortlessly.
- Immense Speed: Zhigang is extremely fast and can move at incredible speeds, enabling him to defeat and kill his opponents almost instantaneously.
- Sword Energy: Zhigang is able to unleash explosive slashes of energy by simply swinging his swords. This attack has a wide range and is incredibly powerful, as it was able to easily wipe out a massive horde of ants that were flying towards him.
- Ruler's Authority: Zhigang is able to control and move objects via telekinesis.
- Spiritual Body Manifestation:
Equipments[]
- Dual Blades: Zhigang wields two blades in battle.
Trivia[]
- China's system of ranking hunters is based on the number of stars they have. Zhigang is the only person in his country to be a 7-star hunter.
References[]
External Links[]
- Liu Zhigang on the Solo Leveling Wiki
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