Lin Chen

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Chen (林尘)
Alias(es)	Brother Chen; Chief of Black Dragon Stronghold (disguise) 132 137
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lin Family / Yan City Lin Family; later represents the Great Yan Dynasty 176 193
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator; Talisman Master; leader of the Great Yan Dynasty contingent in the Ancient Battlefield 51 193
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Body Tempering Stage Seven	1	His initial cultivation; had formed an Origin Energy Seed and discovered that sword practice accelerated his absorption of Origin Energy.
Body Tempering Stage Nine	1	Replaced the Azure Origin Skill with the Green Lotus Sword Canon, opening his Dantian and increasing his hidden meridians from four to forty.
Earthly Yuan Stage	21	Fused his Yuan Power with Innate Yin Sha Qi while waiting to intercept Lin Mang and Lin Hong.
Late Earthly Yuan Stage	46	Reached this stage after half a month of cultivation with Innate Yin Sha Qi.
Peak Earthly Yuan Stage / Innate Yin Pill	80	Fully condensed an Innate Yin Pill, gaining Yin Sha Qi might comparable to an ordinary Core Formation cultivator.
Late Heavenly Yuan Stage	91	Absorbed Innate Yang Gang Qi through Yang Pills after becoming a Two-Seal Symbol Master.
Peak Heavenly Yuan Stage / Innate Yang Pill	112	Completed the Innate Yang Pill, giving him combat strength sufficient to threaten Great Perfection Core Formation opponents.
Core Formation Stage	125	Returned from the Symbol Master Tower as a Core Formation expert with Great Perfection Core Formation combat strength.
Form Creation Realm, Lesser → Great Accomplishment	147	The Innate Yin Yang Art transformed his Yuan Power and elevated him through the Form Creation Realm.
Qi Creation Realm	147	Broke through after cultivating the Innate Yin Yang Sword Art and absorbing Pure Yuan Pills.
Major Accomplishment Qi Creation Realm	149	Absorbed heavenly lightning while forging the Innate Thunder Body.
Major Accomplishment Creation Realm	169	Advanced after consuming large quantities of Pure Yuan Pills and Nirvana Pills from the Ancient Tablet Space.
Peak Creation Realm	175	Displayed cultivation at the peak of the Creation Realm while humiliating Lin Langtian and the Lin Clan.
Nirvana Stage	187	Survived the Nirvana Tribulation with the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Golden Pill and obtained the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Golden Body.
Five Yuan Nirvana Stage	204	Endured the fifth Nirvana Tribulation in the Vermilion Bird Trial while cultivating the Innate Fire Body.
One-Seal Talisman Master	51	Opened his Mud Pill Palace and condensed a lotus-and-sword Natal Spirit Seal.
Two-Seal Symbol Master	91	His Green Lotus Sword Seal split into two identical Natal Spirit Talismans.
Four-Seal Talisman Master	112	The completion of the Innate Yang Pill triggered a surge in Spiritual Power, allowing him to form four seals.
Eight-Seal Talisman Master	125	Broke through during the month-long Tower Battle.
Spirit Talisman Master	145	Merged nine Green Lotus Sword Seals into a stronger Natal Spirit Talisman and awakened Green Lotus Divine Fire.
Advanced Spirit Talisman Master	156	His status intimidated Hua Zong of the Yin Puppet Sect at the Martial Alliance auction.
Heavenly Symbol Master	185	Revealed this level of Spiritual Power while subduing Hua Yun and Wu Mo.
First Seal Grand Talisman Master	187	Survived the first Wind and Thunder Tribulation and gained the Nine Revolutions Wind and Thunder Divine Body.
Five-Seal Talisman Master	204	Reached this level after passing through the Vermilion Bird Trial.

Background

Lin Chen is a transmigrator who arrived in the world of Martial Universe after spending his previous life playing a Green Lotus Sword Immortal. He inherited the memories of his new body: an orphan whose parents vanished in an accident, Lin Dong’s older cousin, and a child raised under Lin Family Patriarch Lin Zhentian’s care. His birth was accompanied by the Sword Qi Green Lotus phenomenon, which prompted Lin Zhentian to rescue and adopt him. 1 13

Before receiving the God-tier Sign-in System, Lin Chen was an unremarkable Body Tempering cultivator who devoted himself to Basic Sword Techniques. The system’s first reward, the Green Lotus Sword Canon, immediately transformed his cultivation speed and established the sword path as the foundation of his strength. 1 2

Though distant from much of the Lin Family, he developed a close bond with Lin Dong after defending Lin Dong and Qing Tan from bullies. Lin Dong later entrusted him with the Ancestral Stone’s secret, allowing the two to train together in its Mental Space. 2 4

Appearance

Lin Chen is most often seen in white robes and carries himself with the composed bearing of a sword cultivator. A glowing azure sword mark appears between his brows after he inherits the Green Lotus Sword Canon. 1 179

• Usually carries a sword, initially practicing with wooden or bamboo swords before obtaining true Spirit Treasures. 1 14
• Possesses an azure sword-shaped mark between his eyebrows. 1
• Often travels by sword after his Spiritual Power and Yuan Power reach higher realms. 90 161

Personality

Lin Chen is driven by a clear belief that strength is necessary to protect himself and those close to him. He values a solid foundation over rushed advancement, repeatedly pushing the limits of the Earthly Yuan and Heavenly Yuan stages by condensing the Innate Yin Pill and Innate Yang Pill before advancing. 46 80 112

He is generous toward companions, supplying Lin Dong, Qing Tan, Lin Xia, and others with cultivation resources, weapons, and guidance. He treats mutual sincerity as more valuable than the resources he spends. 5 7 116 125

Against enemies, Lin Chen is calculating and uncompromising. He prefers eliminating persistent threats rather than allowing them to recover and retaliate, as shown by his pursuit of the Lei Family, Blood Robe Sect, Wang Clan, and hostile factions in the Ancient Battlefield. 49 89 166 208

Abilities & Skills

God-tier Sign-in System

Lin Chen’s principal source of rare techniques, treasures, and special constitutions. It grants rewards when he signs in at significant locations or after major accomplishments. 1 4 18

• Granted the Green Lotus Sword Canon, Green Lotus Sword, Azure Dragon Ring, Talisman Scripture, Divine Craftsman’s Shovel, and Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. 1 4 18 50 46 206
• Rewards often provide resources unavailable through ordinary cultivation, including Innate Yin Sha Qi, Innate Yang Gang Qi, and the Heavenly Talisman Immortal Robe. 18 68 186

Green Lotus Sword Canon

A supreme sword-path cultivation technique that replaced Lin Chen’s Azure Origin Skill. It grants exceptional Yuan Qi absorption and transforms his cultivation through sword practice. 1 11

• Opens forty hidden meridians and creates green-lotus vortices that continuously absorb Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi. 1 2
• Converts Yuan Power into sharp Green Lotus Sword Essence. 147
• Supports his rapid comprehension of sword techniques and martial arts. 10 11

Sword Arts

Lin Chen is a dedicated sword cultivator whose combat style combines sword intent, Yuan Power, Spiritual Power, and Spirit Treasures.

• Green Lotus Sword Song — A sword-art inheritance discovered within the Ancestral Stone’s Mental Space. 9
• Nine Thunder Sword / Nine Lightning Strikes — Third-grade lightning sword techniques used to defeat Lei Li and Jiang Li. 43 105
• Innate Yin Yang Sword Art — Converts Innate Yin Yang Yuan Power into Sword Essence; its first level requires heavenly lightning and leads to the Innate Thunder Body. 147 149
• Great Luo Imperial Dragon Sword — Creation Martial Art obtained from the Creation Martial Tablet. 167
• Immortal Slaying Sword Formation — A Spiritual Secret Skill beyond god-grade that forms a large-scale sword formation; every sword within it can carry the power of sword-art martial skills. 206 207

Talisman Mastery

After obtaining the Talisman Scripture, Lin Chen develops Spiritual Power alongside his martial cultivation and becomes a powerful dual-path cultivator. 50 51

• Spirit Refining Sword — Condenses Spiritual Power into tangible or intangible blades capable of bypassing conventional defenses. 61
• Four Saints Sword Array — Forms an array from four Spirit Refining Swords and was used to kill a Qi Creation Realm opponent. 123 143
• Green Lotus Divine Fire — Spiritual flame awakened after he becomes a Spirit Talisman Master; used for combat and forging. 145 146
• Rune and puppet expertise — Can strip restrictions, repair or study talisman puppets, forge Spirit Treasures, and control powerful rune puppets. 92 136 163

Innate Yin Yang Art and Body Transformations

The Innate Yin Yang Art allows Lin Chen to cultivate elemental powers and specialized physiques through rare energies and trials. 147

• Innate Thunder Body — Forged by absorbing heavenly lightning; grants control over Innate Thunder Origin Energy and physical power capable of crushing Form Creation opponents. 149
• Innate Fire Body — Condensed in the Vermilion Bird Trial while cultivating the second level of the Innate Yin Yang Art. 204
• Innate Water Body — Completed after surviving the Black Tortoise Trial. 205
• Nine Revolutions Nirvana Golden Body — Acquired after surviving the Nirvana Tribulation. 187
• Nine Revolutions Wind and Thunder Divine Body — Gained by undertaking an intensified Wind and Thunder Tribulation with the Nine Revolutions Wind and Thunder Divine Stone. 187

Forging

Lin Chen can refine and reshape Spirit Treasures with Spiritual Power, runes, and Green Lotus Divine Fire.

• Reforged the Great Luo Golden Spear into the High-grade Spirit Treasure Great Luo Sword. 146 149
• Forged the Spring Rain, Summer Flame, Autumn Wind, and Winter Snow swords for use with the Four Saints Sword Array. 146
• Created Intermediate Spirit Treasures for Lin Xia, Ziyue, Xia Zhilan, and Qing Tan. 146

Azure Dragon Ring Small World

The Azure Dragon Ring is a living-storage spatial treasure containing a developing Small World under Lin Chen’s control. 18

• Stores living beings, Spirit Medicine fields, mines, Demonic Beast spirit orbs, ancient structures, and allies. 18 31 136 206
• Can alter time flow in limited areas when supplied with sufficient Yuan Qi. 18
• Houses top-grade Yang Yuan Stone and Yin Yuan Stone mines, greatly increasing its Yuan Qi density. 79 80
• Serves as the planned foundation for Lin Chen’s future sect. 206

Equipment

• Green Lotus Sword — A dual-form life-bound treasure that becomes either a sharp azure longsword or a green lotus that improves sword-technique comprehension. 4
• Azure Dragon Ring — Spatial ring and Small World capable of storing living creatures. 18
• Great Luo Sword — High-grade Spirit Treasure reforged from Wang Yan’s Great Luo Golden Spear. 146 149
• Spring Rain, Summer Flame, Autumn Wind, and Winter Snow Swords — Four High-grade Spirit Treasures forged to empower the Four Saints Sword Array. 146 149
• Autumn Scale Sword — Sword gifted by Master Yan, usable even by Great Perfection Core Formation experts. 100
• Divine Craftsman’s Shovel — Can uproot, shrink, and relocate large terrain features such as mines and ancient structures. 46 60
• Heavenly Talisman Immortal Robe — Sign-in reward obtained while searching for the Heavenly Talisman Immortal Tree. 186
• Flawed Mid-grade Talisman Puppet — A damaged puppet intended for later study and repair. 92
• High-grade Rune Puppet — Subdued within the Ancient Tablet Space. 163

Relationships

• Lin Dong — Younger cousin and closest cultivation companion. Lin Chen protects, trains, equips, and guides him through both martial and Spiritual Power cultivation. 2 4 116 147
• Lin Zhentian — Adoptive grandfather and Lin Family Patriarch. He rescued Lin Chen as an infant and later supports Lin Chen’s plan for the Yan City Lin Family to become independent. 13 176
• Qing Tan — Lin Dong’s younger sister and an affectionate companion. Lin Chen provides her cultivation resources, helps her condense a Yin Core, and promises to return after the Clan Grand Competition. 5 146
• Lin Xia — Lin Family cousin who protected Lin Chen while he was young. Her father seeks to arrange a marriage between them, and Lin Chen later provides her extensive cultivation support. 12 15 125
• Heavenly Demon Marten / Lin Diao / Little Sable — Initially an unruly remnant soul within the Ancestral Stone; later becomes Lin Chen’s ally, adviser, and caretaker within the Azure Dragon Ring Small World. 56 80 207
• Jiang Xue — Close companion who travels with Lin Chen through Great Barren Commandery and the Ancient Tablet Space; they support each other’s cultivation. 156 169
• Xia Zhilan — Wanjin Merchant Association cultivator who develops feelings for Lin Chen after he assists her cultivation in the Pill Immortal Pool. 106 111
• Ziyue — Talisman Master Association genius whom Lin Chen guides during the Tower Battle. 114 123
• Mu Hongling — Great Demon Gate enchantress who becomes a strategic ally during the Ancient Treasure Trove expedition. 163 199
• Lin Langtian — Rival from the Lin Clan. Lin Chen repeatedly defeats and humiliates him, particularly after Lin Langtian targets the Yan City Lin Family. 142 175

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise in Qingyang Town

Lin Chen emerges from obscurity after receiving the Green Lotus Sword Canon. He enters the Lin Family Clan Tournament, defeats Lin Yun and Lin Hong, and earns the resources needed to continue advancing. 1 15 17

He breaks through to the Earthly Yuan Stage, kills Lin Mang and Lin Hong after their betrayal, defeats Lei Li, and becomes champion of the Qingyang Town Hunting Event. 21 24 43

Ironwood Manor and Yan City

After helping the Lin Family seize Ironwood Manor, Lin Chen kills the Heavenly Yuan experts Lei Nuo and Lei Ying, gains the Talisman Scripture, and begins cultivating Spiritual Power. 49 51

In Yan City, he earns the backing of the Curiosity Building and Wanjin Merchant Association, destroys the Blood Robe Sect’s leadership, and secures the Pill Immortal Pool for the Wanjin Merchant Association. 75 89 105

Symbol Master Tower and Ancient Tomb

Lin Chen leads Yan City to its first Tower Battle victory, advances to Eight-Seal Talisman Master, and acquires maps to two Ancestral Talismans. 123 125

During the Nirvana Realm Ancient Tomb expedition, he disguises himself as the Black Dragon Stronghold Chief, steals Spirit Treasures, defeats the Wang Clan, and secures powerful resources for the Azure Dragon Ring Small World. 132 137 143

Great Barren Ancient Tablet

Lin Chen enters the Ancient Tablet Space, obtains the Great Luo Imperial Dragon Sword, protects his companions’ access to Creation Martial Arts, and advances to Major Accomplishment Creation Realm. 167 169

He later humiliates Lin Langtian at the Lin Clan competition and helps establish the Yan City Lin Family as an independent force rather than a subordinate branch of the Lin Clan. 175 176

Ancient Battlefield and Four Great Profound Sects

As the Great Yan Dynasty’s leader in the Ancient Battlefield, Lin Chen reaches the Nirvana Stage, becomes a Heavenly Symbol Master, and gathers Ancient Secret Keys. 185 187 193

He obtains the inheritances of the Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, and White Tiger Profound Sects, then moves their structures into the Azure Dragon Ring Small World in preparation for founding his own sect. 201 205 206

Notable Quotes

“Keep running. Let’s see where you can run to.” 90

“Everyone else is searching for opportunities inside the Ancient Tomb, but what I want is the entire Ancient Tomb!” 134

“Those who offend me shall be executed, no matter how far away they are!” 166

Trivia

• Lin Chen’s original dream was to roam the world with a sword at his side. 1
• His Green Lotus Sword Canon was so efficient that it drained the Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi around the Lin Family’s rear mountain shortly after he began cultivating it. 2
• He routinely uses the Azure Dragon Ring to relocate entire mines, medicine fields, pill grounds, and ancient sect structures. 52 138 200 206