Lin Mo

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Lin Mo (林墨)
Alias(es)	Miao Liwu — identified by He Yu as the same individual in another simulation 48
Species/Race	Human 182
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heavenly Path Alliance (founder and leader); Myriad Dreams Sect (first disciple; candidate for future Palace Master) 68 148 173
Occupation/Role	Martial artist, spear wielder, cultivation-technique creator, and disciple of the Myriad Dreams Sect Master 50 173 200
Status	Alive 215
First Appearance	Chapter 48

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Entered the martial path; first True Qi condensation	50	Generated his first strand of True Qi on the second day of training, then completed his first condensation two days later.
Late Skin Refinement	53	Reached this stage after cultivating for one year.
Peak Bone Tempering	59	Had reached this realm by age ten.
Early Divine Organ	51	Broke through while returning to the Danxia Sect after two months of travel and cultivation.
Peak Divine Organ	68	His cultivation caught up to He Yu's at the peak of the realm.
Early Dragon Transformation	75	Reached a major realm above He Yu by age twenty-seven.
Late Dragon Transformation	79	Defeated a veteran peak Grandmaster despite being a late Dragon Transformation martial artist.
Peak Dragon Transformation	81	Advanced after studying Earth Source Sword Qi for three months.
Mid-stage Grandmaster	85	Reported his promotion less than two years after reaching the Grandmaster realm.
Late-stage Grandmaster	86	Continued advancing at roughly one minor realm per year.
Peak Grandmaster	87	Claimed to have killed an Apex Grandmaster despite being injured in the fight.
Peak Skin Refinement	144	In a later timeline, reached this realm at one year old after receiving top-tier pills.
Peak Bone Tempering	144	In the same later timeline, entered this realm on his second birthday.
Late Qi Refining	179	At four or five years old, was already a late Qi Refining cultivator.
Peak Qi Refining	191	Studied the Self Foundation Establishment Method and prepared to break through.
Foundation Establishment	199	Established his foundation using five Dao Essences and formed the nascent Dao of Dao.
Early Nascent Soul	214	Imprinted his Grand Dao upon heaven and earth, received heaven's favor, passed Golden Core, and advanced to early Nascent Soul.

Background / History

Lin Mo was born to Wei Xia and Lin Kaifeng. As a child, he strongly resembled Miao Liwu in appearance, mannerisms, speech, and even his habit of wiping his nose with his sleeve; He Yu concluded that he was Miao Liwu under a different name. His name was chosen in the hope that he would become as learned as his scholar father, though Lin Mo himself admitted that he was a slow learner academically. 48 49

Although Wei Xia wanted him to pursue scholarship rather than risk his life as a martial artist, Lin Mo desired to become a hero. After witnessing He Yu's overwhelming strength against Hall Master Zhang, he chose martial arts for himself. He Yu gave him the Thunderclap Spear Art, personally taught him the Ninefold Profound Art, and instructed him to pursue nine True Qi condensations in every realm. 49 50

Lin Mo's talent became immediately apparent: he grasped the Ninefold Profound Art's outline in a day, entered the martial path on his second day of practice, completed his first True Qi condensation on the fourth, and fully mastered the technique within seven days. Before leaving, He Yu supplied him with cultivation resources and had a silver spear forged for him. 50

He later founded the Heavenly Path Alliance, recruiting martial artists and merging smaller sects into its ranks. By the time its membership exceeded three hundred, He Yu warned him that its rapid growth and mixed membership could invite disaster. 59 68

In a later timeline, Lin Mo was brought into the orbit of the Myriad Dreams Palace before his birth and received extraordinary protection and resources. He directly perceived Spiritual Energy as a child, was recognized as exceptionally gifted, and became the Sect Master's first disciple. 136 141 173

Appearance

Lin Mo was a robust and energetic child whose features and habitual gestures closely mirrored Miao Liwu's. As an adult martial artist, he was described as tall and slender, typically carrying a spear. 48 94

• Resembles Miao Liwu almost exactly in appearance and mannerisms. 48
• Initially favors spears and was repeatedly equipped with spears by his master. 50 182 199
• Briefly began using the Profound Night Sword under suspicious circumstances, prompting concern that something had changed him. 180

Personality

Lin Mo is earnest, excitable, respectful toward his elders, and exceptionally receptive to encouragement. He repeatedly takes He Yu's instructions at face value, treats him as a revered mentor, and works diligently on any task entrusted to him. 50 59 81 182

Despite his overwhelming talent, Lin Mo is often humble about his own abilities. After failing to find a Foundation Establishment spiritual object during two years of searching, he considered himself ordinary and needed reassurance from his master. 192

He can also display pride, especially when confronted with his exceptional potential. His master explicitly tested and corrected this tendency while assigning him the task of improving the Ninefold Profound Art. 148

Lin Mo possesses an unintentional talent called Genuine Pretension: he makes statements so naturally confident that they appear effortless rather than boastful. He regards realms as secondary to his purpose of helping his master reach the highest point. 214 215

Abilities & Skills

Exceptional Cultivation Talent

Lin Mo's cultivation speed consistently exceeds conventional standards, from mastering foundational methods in days to crossing major realms at an extraordinary pace. 50 75 86

• Entered the martial path after two days of training. 50
• Reached late Skin Refinement in one year. 53
• Advanced from late to peak Dragon Transformation through indirect study of Earth Source Sword Qi. 81
• Became known as the strongest Qi Refining cultivator in the Southern Region. 192

Ninefold Profound Art

Lin Mo mastered the Ninefold Profound Art in seven days after receiving direct instruction from He Yu. The art allows repeated True Qi condensation within each major realm. 50

• Completed his first True Qi condensation on the fourth day of training. 50
• Received the instruction to aim for all nine condensations in every realm. 50
• Later used the principles of the Grand Dao of Dao to develop the Daoist Canon. 200

Spear Arts

Lin Mo is primarily a spear wielder, having received the Thunderclap Spear Art and a silver spear at the beginning of his training. 50

• Uses spears as his standard weapon even after entering immortal cultivation. 182 199
• His combat ability allowed him to fight above his realm and reportedly kill an Apex Grandmaster while at peak Grandmaster. 79 87
• Was entrusted with a powerful spear from the Great Qian imperial treasury. 182

Soaring Sky Gait

Lin Mo modified the Sky-Stepping Gait into the Soaring Sky Gait, dramatically improving its aerial speed. 59

• Could launch into the air, circle an opponent at extreme speed, and land gracefully. 59
• Further improved its speed to approach that of Supreme Grandmasters. 60
• The technique's airborne duration remained its principal unresolved limitation. 60

Earth Source Insight

Lin Mo could gain meaningful insights merely by watching Earth Source Sword Qi demonstrated, eventually contributing observations his master had not considered. 81

• His insights helped He Yu comprehend two additional strands of Earth Source Sword Qi. 81
• Indirect comprehension of the Sword Qi pushed Lin Mo from late to peak Dragon Transformation. 81

Spiritual Energy and Spiritual Roots

Lin Mo can perceive Spiritual Energy directly and cultivate immortal methods through intuition even when unable to read every character in a text. 146 147 173

• Initially manifested Spiritual Energy at his fingertip while studying the Jade Purity Purple Qi Formula. 146
• Could sense Spiritual Energy gathered in his master's hand, leading others to mistake his perception for nonsense. 172 173
• Initially tested as possessing an exceptionally strong Heaven Spiritual Root; its purple light then transformed into dazzling gold. 182

Dao of Dao and the Daoist Canon

After Foundation Establishment, Lin Mo formed the nascent Dao of Dao. 199

• Created the Daoist Canon, a technique customized for each major realm to maximize an individual cultivator's advantages and potential. 200
• The Daoist Canon enabled He Yu to reconstruct his cultivation rapidly after self-destruction. 200
• Later imprinted his Grand Dao upon heaven and earth, receiving heaven's favor and advancing to early Nascent Soul. 214

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Silver spear — Forged for him after he entered the martial path; taller than he was at the time. 50
• Thunderclap Spear Art — Top-tier cultivation method given to him by He Yu. 50
• Profound Night Sword — Used temporarily during the incident surrounding Ye Youyun's disappearance; its use raised suspicions because Lin Mo normally favored spears. 180
• Imperial treasury spear — An Apex Grandmaster's former personal weapon from the Great Qian imperial treasury. 182
• Protective artifacts — Several powerful artifacts personally refined for him before his search for a Foundation Establishment spiritual object. 191
• Storage Pouch — Given to him by his master for carrying items during his travels. 192

Relationships

• He Yu / Sect Master — Mentor and later formal master. Lin Mo initially calls him “Uncle Yu,” receives his foundational arts and resources from him, and later becomes his first disciple. 50 173
• Wei Xia — Mother. She initially fears the dangers of martial life but ultimately respects Lin Mo's choice to cultivate. 49 50
• Lin Kaifeng — Father. A scholar who supports Lin Mo's decision to learn martial arts after recognizing his son's lack of academic aptitude and exceptional martial potential. 49 68
• Miao Liwu — Possible prior or alternate identity; He Yu identifies Lin Mo as Miao Liwu based on their identical appearance, behavior, and habits. 48
• Lin Jingzhi — Provided an Earth Source when Lin Mo sought to reach the Apex Path and agreed to join the Sword Establishment Sect. 94
• Will of Heaven and Earth — After imprinting his Grand Dao, Lin Mo sensed a mission to help his master reach the highest point. 214 215

Story Role / Major Arcs

Childhood Training and the Hero's Dream

Lin Mo rejects the scholarly future envisioned by his mother and chooses martial arts after witnessing true martial power. He rapidly masters the arts taught by He Yu and becomes the latter's unofficial but deeply devoted student. 49 50

Heavenly Path Alliance

Following He Yu's direction, Lin Mo recruits martial artists, establishes the Heavenly Path Alliance, and expands it by merging smaller sects. His ascent soon makes him a major figure in the martial world. 59 68 80

Earth Source Guidance

Lin Mo helps He Yu analyze Earth Source Sword Qi, advancing both his master's comprehension and his own cultivation. His gratitude for this guidance deepens his loyalty to He Yu. 81

Myriad Dreams Sect Disciple

In the later cultivation era, Lin Mo directly senses Spiritual Energy, becomes the Myriad Dreams Sect Master's first disciple, and is named a candidate for the next Palace Master alongside Yi Pingxin. 148 173

Possession and the Profound Night Sword

Lin Mo displays signs of being possessed by an unidentified entity, describing unseen things around him. Later, his unexpected use of the Profound Night Sword and the disappearance of its artifact spirit, Ye Youyun, cause his master to suspect a deeper manipulation, though divine sense detects no abnormality in Lin Mo. 172 180

Foundation Establishment and Heaven's Mission

After a fruitless two-year search for a Foundation Establishment spiritual object, Lin Mo receives five Dao Essences gathered in secret by his master. He successfully establishes his Foundation, creates the Dao of Dao, and eventually learns that the will of heaven and earth expects him to aid his master in reaching the summit. 192 199 214 215

Notable Quotes

“Master, you are the most important to me!” 214

“Even ordinary people should firmly embrace their dreams!” 192