Ling Tong

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ling Tong (菱童)
Alias(es)	Combat Princess; Iron Rain; Iron God 42 409
Species/Race	Human; Half-Human Mech / Combat Machine 56
Gender	Female
Affiliation	D5 Comprehensive War Zone; Human military; Half-Human Mech Group 179 241
Occupation/Role	Major; frontline commander; later a Commander-in-Chief and Expeditionary Force commander 130 409
Status	Alive
Goal	To pilot a Terror Mech and defeat the Blade Beasts 56

Background

Ling Tong is a second-generation Half-Human Mech with comparatively few bodily modifications among her generation. Her mechanical augmentation nevertheless places a severe limit on her future: her organs are expected to fail under the strain, eventually requiring a transition toward a fully mechanical lifeform that preserves only her brain. 56

She was raised around the military workshop and supply-station environment of Uncle Tai and Sister Wan, who support both her career and her wish to find meaning beyond war. Her parents were killed during a Blade Beast attack, a loss that drives both her dedication to combat and her longing to experience the ordinary beauty described in romance novels. 56 68

Her stated ideal is to become like D5's Commander-in-Chief: a warrior capable of piloting a Terror Mech and leading humanity against the Blade Beasts. 56

Appearance

Ling Tong is a tall, athletic woman with an oval face, long black hair usually worn in a high ponytail, and mechanical arms often fitted with simulation skin. Her military and casual clothing alike emphasize her disciplined training and combat-ready physique. 7 180

• Delicate facial features and dark eyes; usually wears light or minimal makeup for public appearances. 7 241
• Long black hair, commonly tied in a high ponytail. 7 68
• Mechanical arms with simulation skin; their artificial appearance can be reduced when she is equipped with newer coverings. 7 241
• Frequently wears fitted jeans and short-sleeved shirts when off duty. 62 68
• Uses combat suits, Blade-Slaying Armor, and specialized Half-Human Mech equipment in battle. 74 88

Personality

Ling Tong is calm, decisive, and intensely professional under pressure. She responds immediately to threats, accepts difficult missions without dramatics, and prioritizes civilian safety and the wider war effort over personal comfort. 56 64 74

Despite her reserved demeanor, she is compassionate and protective toward those close to her. She tends to Wang Jixuan when he is injured or unconscious, guards him during cultivation, and reacts sharply when others attempt to manipulate or demean him. 63 68 141

Her commitment to humanity is not merely military ambition. Ling Tong consciously chooses to continue serving even when retirement and a quieter life with Wang Jixuan are within reach, believing that her finite life should be spent meaningfully. 405 409

Abilities & Skills

Half-Human Mech Physiology

Ling Tong's mechanical arms and enhanced body give her strength, endurance, and weapon integration beyond ordinary human soldiers.

• Her mechanical arms can be fitted with simulation skin for a more human appearance. 7
• Her arm systems can transform into combat weapons and respond automatically to danger. 42 83
• She can physically overpower psionicists at close range, including restraining Qin Qin while covering an opposing B-Class Psionicist with her Annihilation Cannon. 74
• Her body is vulnerable to mental and physical strain; the Young King Insect's implanted anguish nearly destroyed her soul and caused organ failure. 83

Steel Wings

Ling Tong can deploy steel wings for aerial mobility and suppressive fire.

• The wings allow rapid vertical movement and midair repositioning. 46 123
• Their iron-feather volleys function as high-speed explosive projectiles. 46
• She used the wings to eliminate two C-Class Psionicists during the City of Joy operation. 46

Armor and Heavy Firepower

Ling Tong operates specialized Half-Human Mech armor built for anti-Blade Beast warfare.

• Her mechanical arms include retractable blades and an Annihilation Cannon. 60
• Her Battle Blade Armor can activate six Bagua Plates simultaneously to defend against mental attacks. 123
• She employs Blade-Slaying Armor and specialized anti-interference equipment when confronting Blade Beast mental attacks. 74 88
• She has piloted multiple combat mechas, including underground assault, sniper, and large anti-Blade Beast models. 108

Command and Tactical Leadership

Ling Tong commands Half-Human Mech units and later assumes responsibilities beyond the frontline.

• She led the Half-Human Mech Group to defeat a King-Class Blade Beast with minimal casualties. 179
• She evaluates battlefield intelligence, directs investigations, and coordinates lockdowns and searches. 128
• Fu Jian assigns her the task of teaching the first three transformations of the Sword Array to D5's Half-Human Mechs. 180
• She becomes a public-facing military leader, delivering speeches opposing the Psionic Capital and rallying humanity against the Blade Beasts. 241

Cultivation-Based Reinforcement

Wang Jixuan's spiritual methods progressively improve Ling Tong's condition and combat potential.

• His repeated treatment weakened the anguish planted in her by the Young King Insect, enabling her soul to survive its detonation. 83
• He restored her physical data with soul power after saving her life. 83
• His later cultivation advancement benefits Ling Tong as well, though it is not described as formal dual cultivation in that instance. 269
• She resolves to learn meditation and cultivation from Wang Jixuan while retaining her own independence and military ambitions. 271

Equipment

• Mechanical Arms — Integrated combat limbs equipped with blades, defensive systems, and an Annihilation Cannon. 60 74
• Steel Wings — Aerial mobility system capable of firing explosive iron-feather barrages. 46
• Spiritual Sword — The first Spiritual Sword created on Earth, forged by Wang Jixuan and gifted to Ling Tong; it can absorb ambient spiritual energy or draw power from a Crystal Core. 85
• Battle Blade Armor — Combat armor fitted with six Bagua Plates for defensive use against mental shock. 123
• Blade-Slaying Armor — Armor used during anti-Blade Beast and anti-Psionicist operations. 74 88

Relationships

• Wang Jixuan / Wang Zheng — Romantic partner, mentor, and trusted battlefield ally. He treats her injuries, provides spiritual reinforcement, and later calls her his intended spouse; Ling Tong waits through his absences while continuing her service to humanity. 83 255 404 412
• Fu Jian — Commander-in-Chief and mentor figure. He offers Ling Tong a choice between remaining on the frontline and becoming one of his successors, then entrusts her with leadership and instructional responsibilities. 179 180
• Uncle Tai — Supportive elder and mechanic associated with Ling Tong's supply station. He worries about her shortened lifespan and hopes Wang Jixuan can give her more happy memories. 56
• Sister Wan — Supportive family figure and medical caretaker who treats Ling Tong after combat and encourages her future. 56 179
• Deep Sea — Fellow military commander and professional colleague; he coordinates missions with Ling Tong and occasionally teases her about Wang Jixuan. 88 264
• Zheng Shiduo — Military associate. Ling Tong reacts protectively when he makes suggestive remarks about Wang Jixuan, while later joining the search after his disappearance. 68 128

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Service and Partnership with Wang Jixuan

Ling Tong supports Wang Jixuan's integration into the military sphere, answers his questions about Blade Beast combat capabilities, and provides protection while he develops his cultivation and crafting methods. 3 56

During the City of Joy incident, she reveals her steel wings and eliminates two C-Class Psionicists. Although she is on leave because of mental shock from an earlier Blade Beast battle, she continues to fight. 46

Young King Insect Crisis

The Young King Insect detonates the accumulated anguish within Ling Tong, nearly shattering her soul. Wang Jixuan intervenes with talismans, spiritual power, and soul treatment; Ling Tong survives, but the event exposes the precarious condition of her augmented body. 83

Rise as a Military Leader

Ling Tong receives Wang Jixuan's first Spiritual Sword and training in its use. 85 She later leads the Half-Human Mech Group to a major victory over a King-Class Blade Beast, earning Fu Jian's consideration as a potential successor. 179

After accepting the challenge, she takes on work beyond direct combat: training other Half-Human Mechs, conducting lecture tours, and becoming a symbol of D5's resistance. 180 241

War Against the Psionic Capital and Blade Beasts

Ling Tong publicly condemns the Psionic Capital's pursuit of power and declares D5's intent to defeat both the Blade Beasts and humanity's internal enemies. 241 She continues to command operations, report threats, and support Wang Jixuan's strategic actions against Blade Beast infrastructure. 264

Later Legacy

After a long separation from Wang Jixuan, Ling Tong remains committed to human civilization and preserves her youth through meditation and spiritual-energy treatment while awaiting his return. 412 In the future, she is remembered as “Iron Rain” and “Iron God,” an Expeditionary Force commander celebrated for turning the tide during the Great Victory on Mars. 409

Notable Quotes

“I’ll wait for you...” 404

“We will defeat the Blade Beasts and all enemies who seek to extinguish the flame of civilization!” 241

“Humanity will prevail!” 241

Trivia

• Ling Tong reads romance novels and wishes to experience the beauty of life that they describe. 62 68
• She has never officially dated anyone before her relationship with Wang Jixuan. 153
• Her later nickname, Iron Rain, refers to attacks that fall like rain. 409