Lin Fan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Fan (林凡)
Alias(es)	Holy Venerable; Human Race Holy Venerable; Lord of Order 7 43 118
Species/Race	Chaos Spirit Fruit who took human form 5
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Human Religion; Shouyang Mountain; Human Race 20 37
Occupation/Role	Leader and protector of the Human Race; cultivator, teacher, artifact refiner, and alchemist 43 96 103
Status	Active 149
First Appearance	Chapter 2 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Golden Immortal Realm	2	Recorded by the system shortly after his transformation.
Primordial Unity Golden Immortal	3	Breaks through after absorbing the River of Heaven’s origin and cultivating the Primordial Dao Canon; gains a wisp of Divine Breath of the Great Dao.
Late-stage Primordial Unity Golden Immortal	12	Advances after comprehending the Heavenly Dao Imprint within Hongmeng Purple Qi and developing his Dao fruits.
Initial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal	18	Proves the Three Thousand Laws Great Dao, manifests a Twelve-petal Golden Lotus, and survives the Great Dao Tribulation Lightning.
Twelve-petal supreme Grand Unity Realm	19	Reaches a supreme Twelve-petal state and clashes with Taishang Laojun.
Great Luo Golden Immortal	24	Fights several Demon Saints and holds Donghuang Taiyi to a stalemate.
Mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal	29	Breaks through in Pangu Hall after perfecting the Three Thousand Great Daos.
Peak mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal	37	Consumes four Chaos Immortal Apricots in seclusion and gains the Hunyuan-level divine ability World Creation.
Perfected Great Luo Golden Immortal body	42	Physical cultivation reaches perfection after further body tempering.
Hunyuan Golden Immortal	54	Consumes Chaos Mysterious Spirit Fruits and breaks through while refining his Primordial Spirit and body.
Mid-stage Hunyuan Golden Immortal	55	Advances while cultivating inside the Primordial Pearl.
Late-stage Hunyuan Golden Immortal	66	Reaches the late stage after plundering the Heavenly Origin Sect and distributing its resources.
Peak Hunyuan Golden Immortal	74	Possesses sufficient strength to confront Jieyin and Zhunti together.
Hunyuan realm / Hunyuan Dao Fruit	81 82	Attains the Hunyuan realm, defeats Laozi and Yuanshi, and is recognized as a Hunyuan Sage.
Second realm of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal	84	Breaks through with the accumulated power of the Three Thousand Dao Laws and Heaven-and-Earth Merit.
Peak third level of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal	101	Cultivation reaches the peak of the third level; his physical body reaches the fourth level.
Grand Perfection of the Seventh Realm	127	Reaches a new bottleneck before using Nirvana Divine Pills to continue his advancement.
Mid-stage ninth-level Hunyuan physical cultivation	149	His body cultivation reaches the mid-stage of the ninth Hunyuan level.

Background / History

Lin Fan originated as a top-grade Chaos Spirit Fruit and possessed the Primordial Pearl as his companion supreme treasure. Upon taking form, he gained a system capable of enlightening spiritual roots, reversing their origins, and advancing them from acquired to innate, Chaos, or Hongmeng grades 2 5.

Nuwa forcibly acknowledged him as her younger brother. Lin Fan subsequently guided her comprehension of creation, shared creation-related scriptures and Chaos Creation Origin with her, and helped her prove the Dao before the Three Pure Ones 3 5. His aptitude quickly drew the attention of Fuxi, Tongtian, Yuanshi, Laozi, and other major powers 5 14.

After acquiring the Kongtong Seal, Lin Fan became deeply tied to the Human Race’s destiny. He defended human tribes against Demon Race massacres, established Shouyang Mountain as a cultivation sanctuary, and became known among humanity as the Holy Venerable 7 12 43.

His protection of the Human Race repeatedly placed him in conflict with the Demon Court, Laozi, Yuanshi, and the Heavenly Dao. He eventually rose beyond ordinary Saints, defeated multiple Heavenly Dao Saints, shattered the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel, and continued to shape the Human Way through the Three Sovereigns and Human Emperors 81 82 117 135 149.

Appearance

Lin Fan initially appears as an icy, translucent child with clear, glass-like eyes and an aura of circulating Dao charm 5. After attaining the Zenith Heaven realm, he grows noticeably taller while retaining a youthful appearance 18. His appearance later matures into that of a handsome young man.

• Skin described as snow-like or jade-like 18 42.
• Clear, bright eyes containing restrained radiance 18.
• Possesses an extraordinary, refined bearing after reaching the Hunyuan Golden Immortal realm 55.
• His body emits sacred patterns, golden runes, and Dao charm during major breakthroughs 83 84.
• Carries a faint spiritual-fruit fragrance noted by Nuwa and Houtu 36 66.

Personality

Lin Fan is confident, sharp-tongued, and willing to mock even Saints when they threaten those under his protection. He refuses to yield Human Race destiny to outside teachings and treats attempts to manipulate humanity as a personal challenge 38 129.

Despite his mischievous and acquisitive nature, he is deeply protective of the Human Race, his companions, and those who rely on him. He develops Shouyang Mountain, teaches cultivation methods, distributes pills and treasures, and repeatedly intervenes against the Demon Race and the schemes of the Saints 37 42 104.

He is also notably opportunistic. Lin Fan raids the dojos of Laozi, Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti, considers their treasures legitimate “spoils of war,” and often shares the gains with allies afterward 40 64 76.

Abilities & Skills

System of Spiritual Root Enlightenment

Lin Fan’s system can enlighten spiritual roots and improve their origins, allowing acquired roots to return to innate, Chaos, or Hongmeng states 2.

• Enlightened the Star Fruit Tree into a High-Grade Chaos Spiritual Root 6.
• Raised the Fusang Divine Tree into a Supreme Grade Chaos Spiritual Root 149.
• Uses enlightened roots and their fruits as cultivation resources for himself and his followers 7 37.

Primordial Creation Scripture

His companion Great Dao-level scripture grants exceptional vitality, comprehension, and cultivation potential 2 25.

• Shared its principles with Nuwa to assist her Way of Creation 3 5.
• Allows his power and battle intent to continuously intensify during combat 25.
• Supports his mastery of creation, body tempering, and the Three Thousand Laws 18 31.

Physical Cultivation

Lin Fan possesses an exceptionally powerful body, cultivated through Chaos Spirit Fruits, merit, body-refining arts, and the Law of Strength 7 10 31.

• Created the Sacred Emperor Golden Body Technique through insight from the Kongtong Seal 27.
• His body can contend with high-level magical treasures and endure Saint-level attacks 38 58.
• Regenerated from a drop of blood during his battle with Laozi and Yuanshi 82.
• His physical strength later surpasses a Chaos Supreme Treasure in hardness 84.

Star Arts

Lin Fan commands the power and laws of the stars.

• Great Star Arts — Draws upon the Myriad Stars, forms stellar killing arrays, and temporarily amplifies his cultivation 7.
• Great Evolution Star Arts — An evolved Heavenly Dao-grade art that controls Star Law and primordial order 31.
• Void Returning Star Art — Used alongside time and Five Elements formations to resist the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel 117.
• Circumference of Stars Derivation Art — Condenses chaotic starlight into a destructive Dao Sword 38.

Formation Dao

Lin Fan is a master of formations and can deduce, combine, or recreate grand arrays.

• Combined five elemental formations into the Innate Five Elements Grand Formation 12.
• Created the Creation Star Great Array within the Primordial Pearl 29.
• Recreated and improved the Demon Court’s Myriad Stars Formation into the Myriad Stars Killing Formation 33.
• Established the Innate Grand Array of Covering the Heavens around Shouyang Mountain to obscure it from the Heavenly Dao 42.
• Demonstrated a Chaos-level Taiji Grand Formation to Tongtian 124.

Creation and Restoration

Lin Fan’s creation methods can reshape terrain, restore souls, and develop new worlds.

• World Creation — Hunyuan-level divine ability obtained after his Great Luo breakthrough 37.
• Universe Creation — Heavenly Dao-grade evolution of World Creation 92.
• Restored Wang Shu’s Primordial Spirit and enabled her rebirth 57.
• Transformed Shouyang Mountain into progressively stronger cultivation grounds and a top-tier dojo 37 92.

Yin-Yang and Five Elements Arts

Lin Fan comprehends Yin-Yang, Five Elements, and related offensive and defensive methods.

• Great Yin Yang Sacred Seal — Draws on Yin-Yang Law, transforms yin and yang, and combines offense with defense 20.
• Chaos Annihilation Divine Thunder — Primordial-level lightning ability synthesized from Yellow Middle Plum insight 14.
• Purple Extreme Divine Light — Hunyuan-level explosive technique capable of tearing apart space and annihilating small worlds 12.
• Purple Gold Divine Thunder — Derived from the Purple Gold Divine Bamboo 54.

Artifact Refining and Alchemy

Lin Fan possesses advanced artifact-refining and pill-refining attainments.

• Comprehended the Artificing Law by analyzing divine materials 54.
• Created the Great Treasure Refining Technique and taught it to Ao Yue, the Xiong brothers, and Houtu 66.
• Refines top-tier spiritual treasures with the Order Furnace 96 137.
• Comprehended the Law of Alchemy and the Hunyuan Nine Revolutions Heavenly Pill 30.
• Uses pills to enhance followers, reshape aptitude, and help break cultivation bottlenecks 104 127.

Sword Dao

Lin Fan’s swordsmanship reaches a level capable of overwhelming established Saint-level sword cultivators.

• Resisted the Eye of Heavenly Punishment with his sword dao realm 117.
• Comprehended the Heavenly Dao-grade Hongmeng Divine Sword Art 118.
• Created the Limitless Divine Sword Formation, a sword-domain cage more lethal than his earlier formations 142.
• His sword dao surpasses Tongtian’s expectations during their discussion and sparring 123.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Primordial Pearl — His companion supreme treasure; capable of tracing time backward and housing his internal cultivation space 2 5.
• Kongtong Seal — A supreme treasure tied to the Human Race’s destiny; used as both a symbol of Human Way authority and a weapon 7 21 81.
• Five Elements Spirit Pearls — Water, Thunder, Fire, Wind, and Earth pearls used to comprehend formations and Five Elements laws 2 12.
• Xuan Yuan Water Control Banner — Defensive treasure obtained from the enlightened Star Fruit Tree 7.
• Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner — Top-tier innate defensive treasure that protects against spells and evil beings 16.
• Twenty-four Sea Calming Pearls — Attack treasure containing twenty-four small worlds; later used to devastate Demon Race armies 16 24.
• Yin Yang Treasure Mirror — Grants insight into Solar and Lunar Laws and led to the Great Yin Yang Sacred Seal 19 20.
• Red Embroidered Ball — Gift from Nuwa and one of his principal Saint-level combat treasures 6 81.
• Primordial Heaven Measuring Ruler — Used with the Red Embroidered Ball to shatter the saintly bodies of Laozi and Yuanshi 81.
• Chaos Bell — Refined by Lin Fan; he discovers its full power can rival a Chaos Spiritual Treasure 142.
• Blade of Demonic Path — Chaos Supreme Treasure acquired after battling Mo Tian 54.
• Chaos Five Elements Pagoda — Used with arrays and the Time Compass against the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel 117.
• Taiyi Pure Light Sword — Summoned against the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel 117.

Relationships

• Nuwa — Elder sister who protects, indulges, and repeatedly intervenes against Saints on his behalf; Lin Fan helped her comprehend creation and prove the Dao 3 5 40.
• Fuxi — Nuwa’s elder brother; Lin Fan guided his Yin-Yang Bagua insights and helped inspire the creation of Demon Script 6.
• Houtu — Close ally and ruler of the Earth Way; Lin Fan aids the Underworld and helps her escape the Heavenly Dao’s constraints, while Houtu openly protects him from the Saints 68 84 135.
• Xi He — Lunar Star goddess and close companion; Lin Fan guides her cultivation and helps her attain the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal Saint position 58 137 142.
• Chang Xi — Lunar Star goddess who studies the Dao under Lin Fan and becomes one of his close allies 43 92.
• Wang Shu — True master of the Lunar Star; Lin Fan reconstructs her Primordial Spirit, assists her rebirth, and supports her recovery 57 102.
• Hongyun — Vice Leader of Human Religion and later Lin Fan’s disciple; credits Lin Fan’s guidance for his eventual sainthood 20 135.
• Xiong Batian / Big White — Iron-Eating Beast mount and one of the Black and White Twin Fiends; follows Lin Fan primarily for spiritual bamboo shoots and cultivation resources 21 41.
• Xiong Aotian / Little Black — Iron-Eating Beast mount and the second Black and White Twin Fiend; joins Lin Fan alongside Xiong Batian 21 41.
• Ao Yue — Nine-clawed dragon rescued by Lin Fan; he teaches her the Ancestral Dragon Sacred Body Art and treats her as a younger sister 44 149.
• Yi Yang — Lin Fan’s personal disciple; taught the Hunyuan Nine Revolutions Heavenly Technique and appointed Great Emperor Fengdu 102 105.
• Laozi — Persistent rival who seeks the Human Race’s destiny; Lin Fan repeatedly defeats, humiliates, and plunders him 38 81 148.
• Yuanshi — Initially sought Lin Fan’s insight and considered making him a disciple, but later became one of his principal enemies 14 63 148.
• Tongtian — Beneficiary of Lin Fan’s guidance and generally supportive ally; Lin Fan’s Dao and sword attainments later impress him greatly 14 123.
• Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi — Demon Race rulers and major enemies; Lin Fan repeatedly fights them to protect the Human Race and oppose the Demon Court 24 27 59.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Nuwa’s Younger Brother

Lin Fan takes human form as a Chaos Spirit Fruit, gains the system, and becomes Nuwa’s younger brother. He assists Nuwa’s cultivation and uses his insight into creation to support her attainment of the Dao 3 5.

Protector of the Human Race

After obtaining the Kongtong Seal, Lin Fan intervenes against Demon Race attacks on human tribes. He annihilates invading demons, protects Human Race destiny, and establishes Shouyang Mountain as humanity’s central cultivation ground 7 8 12.

Conflict with the Demon Court

Lin Fan battles Demon Sages, Di Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, and the Heavenly Court. He repeatedly breaks Demon Race formations, storms the Heavenly Court, and prevents the Demon Race from freely slaughtering humanity 24 27 33 35.

Development of Shouyang Mountain

Lin Fan transforms Shouyang Mountain into an increasingly powerful cultivation sanctuary. He plants spiritual roots, establishes formations, creates a Pill Hall, builds a Scripture Repository and Treasure Pavilion, and strengthens the Human Race through teachings and resources 37 42 92.

Defiance of the Saints

Laozi, Yuanshi, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Hongjun repeatedly attempt to restrict or eliminate Lin Fan. He counters by fighting Saints to a standstill, looting their dojos, and ultimately defeating Laozi and Yuanshi after attaining the Hunyuan Dao Fruit 63 76 81 82.

Opposition to the Heavenly Dao

Lin Fan rejects the Heavenly Dao’s attempts to dictate the Human Race’s future. He defeats the Eye of Heavenly Punishment, shatters the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel, and resists efforts to control Fuxi and the Human Emperors 117 129 142.

Architect of the Human Way

Lin Fan supports Fuxi, Shennong, Xuanyuan, Lie Shan Shi, and other Human Race leaders. He creates methods and treasures for the Human Emperors, protects their independence from the Saints, and strengthens the Human Way’s destiny 129 135 137 149.

Notable Quotes

“As the Human Religion's leader, protecting the Human Race is my duty.” 43

“Your sins are monstrous, and your blood debts are immense. Today, they shall be settled!” 116

“I said, the Xun Teaching does not protect the Human Race, so it is not qualified to enjoy the Human Race's Destiny.” 38

Trivia

• Lin Fan’s initial system record lists Nurture All Things and Space-Time Annihilation among his divine abilities 2.
• The Star Fruit Tree gains spiritual intelligence after being enlightened and addresses him as “Little Master” 7.
• He renamed Xiong Batian and Xiong Aotian “Big White” and “Little Black,” despite their black-and-white fur making the names confusing to them 21.
• Lin Fan is particularly skilled at cooking; his meals impress Houtu and the Xiong brothers 3 22.
• He routinely refers to treasures taken from Saint dojos as the “fruit of [his] labor” or fair spoils 40 66.