At a glance
- A longtime friend. Chang Hong fought next to Soul long ago and is an old friend, so his storyline plays out as a reunion rather than a new feud.
- Spearman of lightning. Lightning gathers in his spear, and once the second phase begins he attacks while mounted.
- Story boss in Pangzhen. The encounter takes place close to Ancestral Shrine Square, and defeating him is necessary to advance the Pangzhen story.
- Leaves the Thunder Spear behind. You are rewarded with the Thunder Spear Phantom Edge, which uses lightning to paralyse foes.
- Route to Lion Dance Hall. Once the duel is over, kill the enemies around and pick up the Heavy Lion Hall Gate Key.
- Link to the Flesh Lily tale. If you brought the flower along, the Flesh Lily tale concludes in the building facing his arena.
Overview
Chang Hong, a master of the spear in the Order, is Soul's former comrade.
His entrance resembles a thunderclap: lightning cracks the heavens, and a rider on horseback drops out of them. Few can match his skill with a spear, the Order has benefited from his service for a long time, and his bearing is composed, with no hint of haste in how he moves.
In the game he appears as a friend out of Soul's history. His fight is a significant one on the main story route in Pangzhen, and winning it grants the Thunder Spear Phantom Edge.
Two entries appear in the game's records, Chang Hong the Thunder Spear and Chang Hong the Thunder Lancer. These describe a single combatant in two forms rather than separate people.
Relationships
- The OrderMemberThe OrderMember
His service in the Order is long, and he wants a peaceful, secure position there.
- Wife and childrenFamilyWife and childrenFamily
Marriage and children came to him.
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Background
One Month Under an Escort Guard
Chang Hong was taught the spear in his youth by an aged escort guard, and he mastered everything in only a month. He then trained nonstop against water ripples until his spear was able to draw lightning and summon thunder.
A Peaceful Position in the Order
Having witnessed how savage disputes beyond the Wulin can get, he prefers a settled and calm position within the Order. His name stays low-key and his concerns few. For his wedding and the birth of his children, only a handful of close friends were asked to join the celebration.
Role in the Story
Duel of Reunion at Ancestral Shrine Square
Heading for Lion Dance Hall, Soul takes the road to Ancestral Shrine Square and discovers Chang Hong standing ready. Summoning his horse, he flicks the spear to stir wind and clouds and call down lightning. Horse and rider act as a single body, and the bolt he thrusts into the ground spreads off in silvery coils.
Soul presses a dagger to Chang Hong's throat and holds the blade there, which ends the fight. Chang Hong accepts the loss without distress, since the man standing before him remains the Soul he remembers. After saying farewell, he hoists the spear onto his shoulder, climbs on his horse and departs with the thunder.
Once the Duel Ends
Chang Hong having left, Soul collects the Thunder Spear, defeats the surrounding enemies and picks up the Heavy Lion Hall Gate Key, which opens the gate in Lion Dance Hall. The arena also connects to the building straight ahead, in which a Flesh Lily can rescue an old man and earn the Blessed Jade Pendant.
Temperament & Drives
Calm, faithful to his friends and satisfied with an unassuming existence, Chang Hong values stability over renown, shields his family from attention and favours staying out of view.
What he says reveals someone who understands Soul well. Soul, he observes, always keeps something unspoken and bears everything alone in the end. Chang Hong further concedes that he would have run Soul through with the spear without a second thought had Soul been beaten, meaning friendship does not soften him in combat.
Missions Featured
| Appearance | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear | Boss fight | Story boss of Pangzhen found by Ancestral Shrine Square; he rides a horse in the second phase. Leaves behind the Thunder Spear Phantom Edge. |
| Explore Lion Dance Hall and Obtain Flaming Mane | Main story | Beating Chang Hong begins the journey toward Lion Dance Hall. After that, the Thunder Spear and the Heavy Lion Hall Gate Key are yours to pick up. |
| Flesh Lily | Side tale | This tale concludes inside the building facing his arena, where the last Flesh Lily is applied to assist Yu'er's father. |
Gameplay
Two phases make up the Chang Hong encounter. Early on he stays on foot and mixes spear rushes, a lightning-summoning buff and a whirling dash; his bolts steadily fill your paralysis meter. Phase two puts him on horseback, favouring extended thrusts plus lightning at range. Data from the game files gives the Thunder Spear form 9,000 base HP and 2,400 Sha-Chi, and the Thunder Lancer form 10,000 base HP and 3,000 Sha-Chi; Ice and Lightning do extra damage to him (16 percent), while Fire and Water are resisted (30 percent).
Gear and Transport
Chang Hong carries the Thunder Spear, a narrow spear whose hits channel lightning and may paralyse enemies. Soul gets it as a Phantom Edge by winning against him in Pangzhen.
Quotes
Addressed to Soul
“Hehe... it was you, and yet not you. Wasn't it?”
A spoken line by Chang Hong.
“If I can't bring you back today, I'm afraid I won't have much time left either!”
A spoken line by Chang Hong.
“If you'd lost, I'd have driven my spear through you without hesitation”
A spoken line by Chang Hong.
“My home is the safest place in the world right now.”
A spoken line by Chang Hong.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chang Hong fight?
Inside Pangzhen, in the wide space beside Ancestral Shrine Square, along the road from Green Serpent House to Lion Dance Hall. This battle belongs to the main story.
What is the reward for beating Chang Hong?
The Thunder Spear Phantom Edge. The Heavy Lion Hall Gate Key can then be collected from the area close by.
Does the Thunder Spear differ from the Thunder Lancer as a boss?
They don't. Both are forms Chang Hong takes within a single battle, with the second being the stage where he sits on a horse.
Does Chang Hong oppose Soul?
Though he does battle Soul, he is portrayed as a former friend who fought at his side. After being beaten he bids farewell and rides off.
How is the Flesh Lily connected to him?
That tale concludes in a building right before his Pangzhen arena. Anyone who kept a Flesh Lily from Weeping Creek Valley may use it in that spot to rescue an old man, and he hands over the Blessed Jade Pendant.