Cheng Daqi's power source is extremely complex, but it can also be simply dissected using abstract theories. (Detailed exposition in Volume 3, Chapter 81)
Cheng's influence consists of four key cornerstones: Sheriff Gru representing a certain special military power, Wolf who also possesses political power and 'anti-abortion' ideological power, Crusoe who controls California MAGA thereby possessing special political and ideological power, and the core duo formed by Cheng Daqi and Temir.
Note, the specific individuals mentioned in these four crucial components are all very rich, even the poorest Gru isn't short of money, this commonality actually corresponds to the victories this power has achieved—economic power will ceaselessly erode the inherent order of power in the capitalist world.
From here, one can see yet again the terror of Achilles, when Cheng Daqi and Mi'er approached him in victory, the heir of Caramacris Family nonetheless thought their ambitions were too small.
