Jin Tianming

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Jin Tianming (金天明)
Alias(es)	Lord Golden Dragon; Brother Jin; Elder Brother Jin
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tian Mucheng's clone; Sun Moon Royal Academy; Sun Moon Empire; Immortal Dragon Clan
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Soul Tool researcher; Sun Moon reserve-team captain; later architect of the Sun Moon Empire's new leadership
Status	Active
First Appearance	1
Martial Soul	Radiant Gold Ancient Dragon; later revealed as a Dual Extreme Martial Soul of Extreme Gold and Dragon 3 105

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 10	2	Reached level ten after absorbing the External Soul Bone of a Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear.
Level 13	3	Absorbed a 750-year King Kong Ape Soul Ring; his physical strength and Gold Element affinity increased.
Level 25	7	Reached level 25 after a year of cultivation; his growing bloodline deterred low-level Soul Beasts.
Rank 26 Soul Grand Master	11	Demonstrated Rank 26 Soul Power during Sun Moon Royal Academy testing and destroyed its physical-strength testing machine.
Forty-thousand-year Soul Ring	69	Undertook absorption of a forty-thousand-year Soul Ring under Jing Hongchen's observation.
Fourth-ring cultivation	105	Forced Soul Sage Zhang Lexuan to use her seventh Soul Skill, then defeated her with his true Martial Soul form and Soul Tool armor.
Quasi-Soul King / fifth Soul Ring	210 241	Delayed his advancement in pursuit of a Hundred Thousand Year fifth Soul Ring; subdued the Golden Tortoise's soul in his spiritual world.
Level 57 Soul King	243	After absorbing his fifth Soul Ring, his Soul Power rose to level 57; gained the Golden Dragon Shield.
Soul Sage	668	Confronted the White Tiger Duke directly during the Soul Master Competition.
Space Authority	639	Acquired Shengyang Yue's spatial authority, enabling instantaneous spatial traversal.
Leze's Dragon Soul authority	719	Leze transformed into Dragon Soul authority and entered Jin Tianming's body.

Background / History

Jin Tianming was created by Tian Mucheng as a clone within the latter's Sea of Consciousness. Tian Mucheng deliberately gave him an arrogant personality and selected the Radiant Gold Ancient Dragon as his Martial Soul. Unlike ordinary companions, Jin and Tian Mucheng share a mental connection and can feed Soul Power, Martial Soul traits, and Soul Bone abilities back to one another. 1 2 3

He absorbed the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear's External Soul Bone, then hunted and killed a King Kong Ape for a 750-year Soul Ring. His overwhelming physical strength allowed him to crush a hundred-year Soul Beast's fist in a direct clash and kill the King Kong Ape with a blow to the head. 2 3

At around ten years old, Jin entered Sun Moon Royal Academy to draw the attention of figures connected to the Sun Moon Empire's Destiny. His academy examination displayed Rank 26 Soul Power, exceptional physical ability, and formidable mental perception, bringing him to Jing Hongchen's attention. 10 11 21

Jin became a leading Sun Moon competitor, defeated the reserve teams of multiple academies, and was appointed reserve-team captain. During the Soul Master Competition, he fought alone against the Heavenly Soul Royal Academy team, challenged Soul Sage Zhang Lexuan, and ultimately defeated her despite possessing only fourth-ring cultivation. 75 86 102 105

While developing Soul Tools and expanding his influence, Jin built an extensive network of Dragonkin within the Sun Moon Empire. He used this network, military support, and targeted purges to overthrow the royal family, install Kong Deming as the empire's first leader, and appoint Juzi as vice leader. 458 515 522 531

Appearance

Jin Tianming is repeatedly noted for his striking appearance and imposing, difficult-to-approach presence. At his enrollment in Sun Moon Royal Academy, he appeared only ten or eleven years old; by the time he absorbed his fifth Soul Ring, he was described as an adult in radiant golden armor. 12 241

• Brilliant golden, dragon-like eyes that project pride and contempt. 83 236
• Golden scales remain visible on his body even after he retracts his Martial Soul. 75
• Usually wears a spotless moon-white academy uniform. 236
• Later appears with golden hair, radiant golden armor, and the bearing of a mythic god of war. 241
• Carries an exclusive Soul Tool ring. 232

Personality

Jin is intensely proud, confident, and openly dismissive of opponents he considers weak. He does not hide his contempt from enemies, monarchs, or even Limit Douluo-level figures, and he refuses coercion even when threatened with death. 83 141 226

His arrogance is paired with patience and calculation. He studies Soul Tools, evaluates political loyalties, deploys Dragonkin before acting, and treats the Sun Moon Empire's power structure as a problem to be systematically reorganized. 63 135 531

Despite his aloofness, Jin is protective of those he accepts as his own. He shields Huo Yuhao from Poison Immortal's scrutiny, lets Huo make decisions concerning his own training, and publicly rejects the White Tiger Duke's claim over Huo. 190 668

Abilities & Skills

Radiant Gold Ancient Dragon

Jin's Martial Soul grants him an extraordinary dragon physique, golden scales, immense physical force, and a powerful Gold Element affinity. It was later identified as a Dual Extreme Martial Soul of Extreme Gold and Dragon. 3 105

• Defeated a hundred-year Soul Beast with a single punch. 3
• Possesses a body strong enough to withstand and overpower Soul Sage Zhang Lexuan in direct combat. 103 105
• His first three Soul Skills focus on strengthening his physique. 104
• The pressure of his growing dragon bloodline deters low-level Soul Beasts. 7
• Can manifest extensive golden scales over his body. 75 104

Golden Dragon Shield

A fifth Soul Skill acquired after absorbing the Golden Tortoise's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring. The shield neutralizes attacks through golden ripples rather than meeting them with force. 243

• Withstood a peak Titled Douluo-level punch from Di Tian without moving Jin Tianming. 243
• Can currently defend against three such attacks before reaching its limit. 243
• Has potential to improve as Jin's Soul Power rises. 243

Spiritual Power and Mental Perception

Jin possesses unusually strong mental power, allowing him to detect Jing Hongchen outside his dormitory before the latter entered. 21

• Maintains a mental connection with Tian Mucheng and other linked companions. 1 20
• Shares Soul Bone abilities and certain gains with Tian Mucheng through the Dragon Soul. 2
• Subdued the Golden Tortoise's soul inside his own spiritual world, where he considered himself the master. 241
• Can sense approaching high-level threats through spiritual power. 190

Space Authority

Jin inherited Shengyang Yue's Space Authority, a power recognized by Long Xiaoyao as belonging to Shengyang Yue. 639 649 676

• Instantly traverses space with a slight movement. 639
• Neutralized Ultimate Thunder without manifesting his Martial Soul or releasing Soul Rings. 649
• Uses spatial movement to evade attacks with precision. 694

Soul Tool Research and Armor

Jin is a highly capable Soul Tool researcher whose talent impressed Jing Hongchen. He studies core arrays, seeks rare metals for experiments, and develops armor intended to resist Moyan's Extreme Fire. 28 63 135

• Intended to become a Rank 1 Soul Engineer within one week of beginning academy study. 21
• Carves core magic arrays and researches Soul Tool formations. 28 63
• Uses Soul Tool armor in high-level combat. 105
• Requested Rank 9 Soul Tool materials from Xu Tianran's estate. 163
• Refused to surrender his armor research to the Sun Moon Emperor. 141

Weapons

Jin employs manifested golden weapons in battle and in his spiritual world. 105 241 515

• Defeated Zhang Lexuan with a golden spear. 105
• Manifested a golden weapon while transforming the Golden Tortoise's soul. 241
• Used a dazzling golden sword to purge Sun Moon royal forces without activating his Martial Soul or Soul Rings. 515
• Fights with spear thrusts powerful enough to resemble Soul Skills even when treated as normal attacks. 699

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear External Soul Bone — Left palm bone with Gold Element affinity; its abilities can be shared with Tian Mucheng through the Dragon Soul. 2
• Exclusive Soul Tool ring — Worn as part of his regular equipment. 232
• Soul Tool armor — Developed and refined to counter powerful elemental opponents, including Moyan's Extreme Fire. 105 135
• Golden spear — Used to defeat Zhang Lexuan. 105
• Golden sword — Used during the purge of Sun Moon royal forces. 515

Relationships

• Tian Mucheng — Creator and main body; they share mental communication, resources, and a rare degree of mutual trust. 1 2 3
• Moyan — Fellow clone and frequent sparring partner; although they compete and provoke one another, both recognize that they serve the same main body. 87 718
• Moxie — Loyal subordinate who carries out Jin's commands, protects him during combat, and operates from his shadow. 18 141 236
• Jing Hongchen — Academy patron, political ally, and source of Soul Tool materials; Jin tests and cultivates his loyalty. 11 63 135
• Kong Deming — Powerful negotiator and later the first leader appointed under Jin's new Sun Moon government. 21 522 676
• Xiao Hongchen — Admirer who calls Jin “Big Brother” and attempts to imitate his mannerisms and combat style. 163 649
• Huo Yuhao — Jin's “little brother”; Jin mentors, protects, and publicly claims him as his own person. 190 226 668
• Juzi — Informant within Xu Tianran's circle and later Jin's appointed vice leader of the Sun Moon Empire. 235 522
• Long Xiaoyao — A wary adversary interested in Jin's spatial power and family secrets; repeatedly pressures or attacks him. 226 227 651
• Di Tian — Recognizes Jin's extraordinary potential, envies his dual Ultimate Martial Soul, and hopes he can aid the Soul Beast race. 243

Story Role / Major Arcs

Creation and Early Growth

• Created as Tian Mucheng's arrogant Radiant Gold Ancient Dragon clone. 1
• Absorbed the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear External Soul Bone and reached level ten. 2
• Obtained a 750-year King Kong Ape Soul Ring and reached level thirteen. 3

Sun Moon Royal Academy

• Entered Sun Moon Royal Academy as a ten-year-old prodigy with a second Soul Ring. 10
• Drew Jing Hongchen's attention through his Rank 26 Soul Power, destructive strength-test result, and exceptional talent. 11
• Pursued Soul Tool knowledge as part of a larger effort to collect Destiny and build future influence. 11 21

Soul Master Competition

• Defeated reserve teams from multiple academies and became the Sun Moon reserve-team captain. 75
• Entered a team match alone, declaring that he alone was sufficient to face the opposing team. 86
• Challenged Soul Sage Zhang Lexuan and defeated her after revealing his Dual Extreme Martial Soul and Soul Tool armor. 102 105

Sun Moon Imperial Takeover

• Rejected the Sun Moon Emperor's demand for his Soul Tool armor research and retaliated against imperial surveillance. 141
• Manipulated Xu Tianran with knowledge of the Crown Prince's secret in exchange for Rank 9 Soul Tool materials. 163
• Purged royal forces, assassinated the emperor, abolished the royal family, and reorganized the empire under Kong Deming and Juzi. 515 522

Spatial Authority and Later Competition

• Regained Shengyang Yue's Space Authority and began openly using spatial power. 639 649
• Remained composed when Long Xiaoyao attacked him over that authority. 651
• Served as the Sun Moon team's captain and fought multiple opponents at once during the later competition. 699
• Received Leze's Dragon Soul authority after Leze chose to return his power to Jin. 719

Notable Quotes

“Facing all of you, I am enough.” 86

“I don't care about those empty titles at all.” 141

“My little brother Huo Yuhao is not a member of your bastard family anymore! He is my person, my little brother Jin Tianming!” 668

Trivia

• Jin's Dragon Soul physique gives him an enormous appetite; upon entering the academy cafeteria, he ordered one of everything. 12
• He considers romance an interference with cultivation and Soul Tool research. 162
• Although he is exceptionally high-profile in public, Jing Hongchen considers him unusually cautious and thorough when dealing with enemies or major plans. 531