Instead, Xiang Tzu has a rage bar, which fills up everytime he takes damage. He wields three types of weapons (One-handed sword, Staff, and a pair of Sai) at once, which he is capable of using skillfully. Xiang Tzu utilizes a mixed fighting style of Legion, Dynasty, and Heralds. The player faces Xiang Tzu once again when the party is trying to stop the prison riot.
He managed to win five gladiator-styled prison fights, making him gain the respect of every Dynastian prisoners and donning the alias Xander. Xiang Tzu's quest in learning all the known styles resulted in him vastly improved in both fighting skill and physical build. His journey led him to the Legion prison through some unknown ways. After the events in the Hundred Schools Tournament, Xiang Tzu vowed to master all the fighting styles to defeat the player. Xiang Tzu returns as the first boss of Chapter VI.