Lin Chen

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Lin Chen (林辰)
Alias(es)	Black Dragon King; Great King of Black Dragon Fort
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lin Family; Black Dragon Fort
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; swordsman; Talisman Master; founder/planner of a personal force
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Body Tempering Stage, Seventh Level	1	Generated an Origin Energy Seed; discovered that sword practice accelerated his absorption of Origin Energy.
Body Tempering Stage, Ninth Level	10	Revealed his cultivation to Lin Dong; had sufficient Yuan Power to support numerous martial arts.
Earthly Yuan Stage	21	Fused Yuan Power with Innate Yin Sha Qi in a crystal ball and defeated three Scorpion Tigers after the breakthrough.
Late Earthly Yuan Stage	46	Reached this level after half a month of cultivation and attempted to condense a Yin Core.
Peak Earthly Yuan Stage	80	Condensed the Innate Yin Pill after the Top-grade Yin Yuan Stone Mine enriched the Azure Dragon Ring Small World.
Heavenly Yuan Stage, Late Stage	91	Broke through after returning from the Blood Robe Sect conflict.
Heavenly Yuan Stage, Peak	112	Completed the Innate Yang Pill; prepared to merge the Yin and Yang pills into an Innate Yuan Dan.
Qi Creation Realm	147	Advanced after obtaining the Innate Yin Yang Art and Innate Yin Yang Sword Art.
One-Seal Talisman Master	75	Publicly demonstrated his talisman-master status at the Curiosity Building.
Two-Seal Talisman Master	91	Advanced alongside his breakthrough to the Heavenly Yuan Stage.
Four-Seal Talisman Master	114	Revealed his cultivation to Ziyue at the Yan City Talisman Master Association.
Eight-Seal Talisman Master	125	Reached this level after a month inside the Talisman Master Tower.
Intermediate Spirit Talisman Master	148	Revealed this Spiritual Power cultivation while seeking to temper his body with heavenly lightning.
High-grade Spirit Talisman Master	166	His Spiritual Power was strong enough to immobilize Wang Zhong and overwhelm a Great Accomplishment Qi Creation Realm cultivator.
Talisman Master	172	Recognized by the Devouring Ancestral Talisman; formed a small world within his Mud Pill Palace.
Grand Talisman Master	187	Advanced after enduring the First Seal Wind and Thunder Tribulation.

Background / History

Lin Chen is a transmigrant who arrived in Qingyang Town of the Great Yan Dynasty and lived with the Lin Family. Initially described as average in martial arts, he found that practicing swordsmanship increased his rate of Origin Energy absorption and adopted sword training in place of conventional meditation. His first God-tier Sign-in System reward was the Green Lotus Sword Canon. 1

He rapidly broadened his martial repertoire through the Mental Space’s deduction ability, improving sword techniques and mastering fist, palm, leg, and finger arts. Before the Lin Family Clan Tournament, he had already reached the Ninth Level of Body Tempering. 10

After winning the clan tournament and defeating Lin Mang, Lin Chen gained Innate Yin Sha Qi and the Azure Dragon Ring. He used the Yin Sha Qi to enter the Earthly Yuan Stage, then cultivated within the Azure Dragon Ring’s Small World to strengthen both himself and its resources. 18 21 46 80

Lin Chen expanded his influence beyond Qingyang Town through ties with the Curiosity Building and Wanjin Merchant Association. His strength and One-Seal Talisman Master status earned him protection and support from these organizations, including a Core Formation Stage Black Armored Squad for the Lin Family. 75 76

In Yan City, he helped secure the Pill Immortal Pool for the Wanjin Merchant Association, defeated Jiang Li despite the latter’s temporary Core Formation Stage power, and forced the Blood Wolf Gang to retreat. 102 104 105

He later entered the Great Barren Commandery in search of an Ancestral Talisman. After gaining recognition from the Devouring Ancestral Talisman, he became a Talisman Master and began planning to establish his own force in the Imperial Commandery. 147 172 173

Personality

Lin Chen is composed and strategic under pressure. He plans ambushes, selects advantageous cultivation locations, uses resources carefully, and considers long-term threats to both himself and the Lin Family. 21 61 76

He is confident in battle and frequently answers provocation with overwhelming force. However, he is also willing to negotiate when useful, as shown by his dealings with the black-robed merchant, the Heavenly Demon Marten, and Yue Shan. 80 92 105

His protectiveness extends to his family, companions, and developing faction. He assists Lin Dong’s cultivation, advises Qing Tan, secures enlightenment opportunities for Jiang Xue and Yin Yin, and supports the Lin Family’s move toward Yan City. 100 112 125 164

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Lin Chen’s primary cultivation path is swordsmanship. His sword practice improves his Origin Energy absorption, and he uses both conventional sword techniques and specialized sword arts. 1 10

• Uses the Green Lotus Sword Canon and its Green Lotus Drawing Sword Style. 1 10
• Practiced Throat Slitting Sword, Mountain Splitting Sword, Earth Splitting Sword, Assassination Sword, and Bloodthirsty Sword. 10
• Improved Throat Slitting Sword through Mental Space deduction until it displayed the power of a Second-grade Lower Grade technique. 10
• Used Nine Lightning Strikes to defeat Jiang Li, who had raised his strength to the early Core Formation Stage. 104 105
• Obtained the Innate Yin Yang Sword Art and later improved his Innate Yin Yang Sword Essence with the Life and Death Ring. 147 202

Mental Space

Lin Chen uses the Mental Space to deduce martial arts and rapidly develop mastery.

• Identifies and corrects weaknesses in martial techniques. 10
• Raises the practical power of existing techniques. 10
• Enables him to master a wide range of sword, fist, palm, leg, and finger arts. 10

Talisman Mastery and Spiritual Power

Lin Chen follows the path of a Talisman Master in addition to martial cultivation, beginning with the Talisman Scripture. 50

• Condensed Spiritual Power into a tangible Spirit Refining Sword capable of destroying a stool in one strike. 61
• Acquired Spirit Transformation Needle from Gu Ying’s Universe Bag. 91
• Used Spiritual Power and talismans to defeat the Blood Wolf Gang and Blade Butcher Gang alongside Lin Dong. 132
• Created a small world within his Mud Pill Palace after becoming a Talisman Master. 172
• Obtained the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, a Spiritual Secret Skill stated to surpass the Divine level. 206

Innate Yin-Yang Cultivation

Lin Chen cultivates Innate Yin Sha Qi, later completing both Innate Yin and Yang Pills.

• Fused Innate Yin Sha Qi with Yuan Power to enter the Earthly Yuan Stage. 21
• Condensed the Innate Yin Pill at peak Earthly Yuan Stage. 80
• Condensed both Innate Yin and Innate Yang Pills, gaining strength comparable to a half-step first realm of Creation. 92
• Learned that merging both pills into an Innate Yuan Dan would produce a Core Formation Stage expert. 112

Body Tempering

Lin Chen uses dangerous natural forces and rare treasures to strengthen his body.

• Cultivated the Innate Thunder Body by drawing heavenly lightning to temper himself. 148 149
• Survived the Nirvana Tribulation and achieved the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Golden Body. 187
• Underwent the First Seal Wind and Thunder Tribulation and entered the Nine Revolutions Wind and Thunder Divine Stone for further tempering. 187

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Azure Dragon Ring — Storage treasure containing a Small World; Lin Chen develops medicine fields, forests, mines, and later relocates the Four Great Profound Sects’ structures into it. 18 79 206
• Green Edge Sword — Sword used by Lin Chen during the Blood Robe Sect conflict. 88
• Green Lotus Sword — Sword manifested or wielded during battle. 88
• Autumn Scale Sword — Gift from Master Yan. 100
• Great Luo Sword — Spiritual treasure upgraded through lightning tribulation; later gained a sword spirit. 149
• Four-sword set — Spiritual treasures upgraded through lightning tribulation; gained sword spirits. 149
• Divine Craftsman’s Shovel — Can uproot and shrink large trees; used to develop the Azure Dragon Ring Small World. 46
• Flawed mid-grade Talisman Puppet — Sign-in reward intended for repair and study. 92
• Devouring Ancestral Talisman — Recognized Lin Chen and enabled his advancement to Talisman Master. 172
• Blood Spirit Puppet — Sealed by Lin Chen in the Profound Yin Mountain Range. 172
• Ancient Secret Keys — Used to access the Four Great Profound Sects’ ruins. 187 202 206

Relationships

• Lin Dong — Younger brother and frequent cultivation companion; Lin Chen helps him with martial arts and the condensation of his Natal Talisman Seal. 10 100 132
• Lin Xia — Family member and companion; accompanied Lin Chen and Lin Dong to the Martial Arts Pavilion and later sought his help regarding Qing Tan. 24 125
• Qing Tan — Family member whom Lin Chen advises and supports regarding her Yin Sha constitution. 125
• Lin Zhentian — Lin Family elder with whom Lin Chen discusses relocating the family’s focus to Yan City. 112
• Heavenly Demon Marten / Little Sable — Companion who works in the Azure Dragon Ring Small World, advises on cultivation, and later regains a physical body through the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill. 79 147 202
• Little White — White Tiger Cub obtained through sign-in; later able to communicate and seeks training outside Yan City. 24 96
• Master Yan — President of the Yan City Talisman Master Association; supporter who gifts Lin Chen the Autumn Scale Sword and values his achievements in the Tower Battle. 100 125
• Xuan Su — Wanjin Merchant Association figure who supports Lin Chen and intervenes against Song Qing’s sneak attack. 100 102
• Xia Zhilan — Ally who admires Lin Chen’s strength and is rescued by him while he acts as the Black Dragon King. 105 132
• Mu Qianqian — Saved by Lin Chen; Mu Lei later asks Lin Chen to take her under his wing for cultivation. 173

Story Role / Major Arcs

Qingyang Town and Lin Family Tournament

• Obtains the Green Lotus Sword Canon through the God-tier Sign-in System. 1
• Reveals his Ninth Level Body Tempering cultivation and extensive martial-art mastery to Lin Dong. 10
• Wins the Lin Family Clan Tournament and gains sign-in rewards for defeating Lin Mang. 18
• Breaks through to the Earthly Yuan Stage and intercepts enemies fleeing the Lin Family. 21

Rise in Qingyang Town

• Acquires the White Tiger Cub and investigates higher-grade sword techniques at the Martial Arts Pavilion. 24
• Kills Lei Nuo and Lei Ying, obtaining the Talisman Scripture. 50
• Develops Spiritual Power and the Spirit Refining Sword while preparing to enter Yan City. 61
• Eliminates threats from the Blood Robe Sect and advances in both martial and talisman cultivation. 88 91

Yan City and the Pill Immortal Pool

• Gains the support of the Curiosity Building and Wanjin Merchant Association. 75 76
• Receives the Autumn Scale Sword and helps Lin Dong condense his Natal Talisman Seal. 100
• Defeats Song Qing and becomes involved in the contest over the Pill Immortal Pool. 102
• Defeats Jiang Li and secures victory for the Wanjin Merchant Association. 104 105

Great Barren Commandery

• Leaves Yan City to seek an Ancestral Talisman and improve his strength. 147
• Obtains the Devouring Ancestral Talisman’s recognition, becomes a Talisman Master, and seals the Blood Spirit Puppet. 172
• Plans to establish his own force after being recognized as the Great Yan Dynasty’s pinnacle by the Heavenly Demon Marten. 173

Ancient Treasure Trove and Four Great Profound Sects

• Forms a temporary alliance with Hong Zong and You Qian before entering the Ancient Treasure Trove. 193
• Obtains the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill for Little Sable and opens the Four Great Profound Sects’ ruins using an Ancient Secret Key. 202
• Acquires the Chaos Black Tortoise Art, White Tiger Star Shattering Mirror, and Immortal Slaying Sword Formation; relocates the sect ruins into the Azure Dragon Ring Small World. 206

Trivia

• Lin Chen’s early cultivation speed was directly tied to sword practice rather than seated meditation. 1
• He uses his fingers as a sword when unarmed, including when preparing to use Spirit Sword Finger against Lin Yun. 14
• He used the Divine Craftsman’s Shovel not only for mining but also to reshape the Azure Dragon Ring Small World. 46
• He considered reproducing the Pill Immortal Pool within the Azure Dragon Ring Small World. 102