Zhou Deng's strength isn't very formidable; he became a captain purely because previous captains were eliminated due to various reasons, and he was picked from among the underdogs.
Even after becoming a captain, he wasn't highly regarded. He had once been a thief before becoming a ghost rider, which made many captains look down on him, especially He Yiner, who felt that he only knew petty theft and lacked the commitment expected of a captain.
Yet, this moment, he hesitated not the slightest, exhausting everything he had, solely to protect He Yiner in front of the three Kings, ensuring her success in soul summoning.
This was the sole task Yang Jian assigned him.
Zhou Deng didn't betray Yang Jian's trust; he fulfilled his duty impeccably, even at the potential cost of his life.
