Princess Lingyu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Princess Lingyu (伶虞郡主)
Alias(es)	County Princess
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Southern Qi Imperial Family; cooperates with the Southern Qi Military Department
Occupation/Role	High-ranking royal princess; martial artist; expedition leader
Status	Active; engaged to Lin Sheng, with Emperor Jing planning to preside over their wedding after the end of the year 393
First Appearance	Chapter 358

Background / History

Princess Lingyu is the daughter of Emperor Jing's deceased elder brother. After her father's early death, Emperor Jing raised and favored her as though she were his own daughter. Her royal status, extensive resources, and exceptional talent made her the foremost member of her generation in the Southern Qi Imperial Family. At twenty-five, she had already reached Divine Form Second Transformation, and was regarded by some as Southern Qi's leading young talent. 358 360 363

She cultivated at Heroic Martial Academy under the protection and instruction of Granny Shi. Before meeting Lin Sheng, Lingyu concentrated heavily on martial arts and maintained distance from Moyunzi of the Sea King Sect despite his persistent courtship. 358 362

Emperor Jing ordered her to travel to East Sea Prefecture and meet Lin Sheng after receiving the Southern Qi God of War's recommendation. Initially skeptical of a proposed match, Lingyu chose to investigate Lin Sheng herself, intrigued by the Supreme Grandmaster's unusual involvement. 358

Appearance

Lingyu is a tall, slender woman whose beauty is consistently paired with a dignified, gentle presence. In formal situations she carries herself with royal elegance, while her demeanor becomes more lively and feminine around Lin Sheng. 362 380 381

• Long hair, often tied up while training or on expedition. 358 362
• Azure vertical pupils and green scales may manifest when she channels her bloodline power. 368 372
• Wears training attire during cultivation, fitted leather armor on military voyages, and elegant dresses during private outings. 358 366 380
• Carries the Azure Sea Traceless Sword, normally concealed as a crystal-clear bracelet. 362

Personality

Lingyu is learned, courteous, and composed, treating Lin Sheng and others with politeness without sacrificing her own judgment. She is politically astute enough to recognize Moyunzi's dangerous nature and warns Lin Sheng to avoid him. 362 366 377

Despite her serene public bearing, she is determined and stubborn once she makes a decision. After witnessing Lin Sheng defeat the merman Demon Beast, she resolves that he is worthy of her and directly chooses him as her future husband. 373 377

She is also protective and selfless. When the merman's song leaves the warship's martial artists incapacitated, Lingyu offers to delay the creature so Lin Sheng can escape, despite her own exhaustion and limited chance of survival. 372

Abilities & Skills

Divine Form Martial Arts

Lingyu is a Divine Form Second Transformation martial artist and the strongest young member of Southern Qi's royal family. Her combat training centers on swordsmanship and Dragon-type bloodline techniques. 360 363

• Can contend with opponents below the Grandmaster realm and is considered capable of escaping even when unable to win. 381
• Frequently spars with Lin Sheng, improving her cultivation through their exchanges. 408
• Her force intensity can match Lin Sheng's, though his total force reserves greatly exceed hers. 408

Cloud Shadow Chi Dragon Bloodline

Lingyu possesses the Cloud Shadow Chi Dragon bloodline, one of the strongest Dragon-type bloodlines in the Southern Qi Imperial Family. Her bloodline potential is considered exceptionally high and grants several inherent talents. 368 372

• Awakens Dragon Might, making her the only member of her generation in the royal family known to possess the talent. 368
• Enhances her perception of danger, allowing her to immediately recognize the threat posed by powerful sea beasts. 372
• Produces azure light, vertical pupils, and green scales when activated. 368 372
• Her mental strength can be overwhelmed by sufficiently powerful mind-affecting abilities, such as the merman Demon Beast's song. 371 372

Primordial Dragon Spirit Sword

Lingyu practices the Primordial Dragon Spirit Sword, a sword art capable of gathering surrounding leaves into the form of a massive yellow dragon. 358

• Directs the leaf dragon through her sword movements.
• Its power and execution improved during her training at Heroic Martial Academy. 358
• Granny Shi believed Lingyu could potentially reach the Grandmaster realm within thirty years. 358

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Azure Sea Traceless Sword — A semi-transparent sword forged by Silo Kingdom craftsmen and gifted by Emperor Jing. It can transform into a bracelet and increases the power of Lingyu's swordsmanship by nearly twenty percent. 362
• Jade pendant — A warning artifact carried at her waist; it glows when Granny Shi signals danger. 383
• Three Southern Qi warships — Warships arranged by Lingyu for the Misty Sea Region expedition. 366

Relationships

• Lin Sheng — Fiancé. Lingyu initially meets him under a royal arrangement, grows interested after witnessing his strength and character, then personally declares her decision to marry him. 358 373 377
• Emperor Jing — Imperial uncle and guardian. He treated her as a daughter after her father's death, approved her engagement to Lin Sheng, and arranged resources for the couple. 358 393 394
• Granny Shi — Protector, mentor, and elder relative within the royal family. Granny Shi raised Lingyu, trained with her, and is fiercely protective of her safety. 358 373 392
• Moyunzi — Unwanted suitor from the Sea King Sect. Lingyu repeatedly keeps him at a distance; after learning of her engagement, he plots to abduct her. 362 379 382
• Hong Ye — Military deputy officer who serves as captain during Lingyu and Lin Sheng's voyage to Butterfly Island. 380
• Wang Degui — Director of the Sea Beast Department, who receives Lingyu and accompanies the group during their sea-beast investigations. 363 365

Story Role / Major Arcs

East Sea Prefecture Reception

Ordered by Emperor Jing, Lingyu travels to East Sea Prefecture to receive Lin Sheng on behalf of the royal family and Military Department. She provides him with two Long-Toothed Lacquer Fish and arranges access to the Sea Beast Department. 358 360 363

Misty Sea Region Expedition

Lingyu supplies three massive warships for an expedition into the Misty Sea Region. She shares her knowledge of foreign nations and ancient history with Lin Sheng, investigates his Dragon-type bloodline, and witnesses his overwhelming strength against the merman Demon Beast. 366 368 372 373

Engagement to Lin Sheng

After returning from the Misty Sea Region, Lingyu candidly proposes a relationship with Lin Sheng and declares that she has chosen him. Their engagement becomes public soon afterward, and Emperor Jing formally approves their marriage. 377 379 393

Butterfly Island Incident

Lingyu invites Lin Sheng to Butterfly Island, where the Sea King Sect attempts to abduct her and force a marriage through a fabricated rescue and the Ghost Snake Lust Gall. Lin Sheng uncovers the plot, kills Moyunzi, and defeats Elder Hai. 380 382

Imperial City

Lingyu reunites with Lin Sheng in the Imperial City, helps him navigate court politics, and seeks Demon Beast materials to support his cultivation. She continues sparring with him and anxiously awaits news during his later absence in Northern Yan. 392 393 408 448

Notable Quotes

“Regardless of your intentions, Lingyu has already decided on Lord Lin Sheng.” 377

“If you stay here, you'll only be one more life lost. I will briefly delay it for a few breaths.” 372

Trivia

• Lingyu ranks within the top three of Southern Qi's popular Hundred Flowers Ranking. 360
• Her bloodline is considered strong enough that she may have a claim to lead the Southern Qi Imperial Family if she reaches the Grandmaster realm. 393
• Unlike most royal suitors, Lin Sheng gained her affection after she personally observed his actions and strength in the Misty Sea Region. 373 377