Lin Chan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Chan (林蝉)
Alias(es)	Little Mute; Little Chan'er / Xiao Chan'er
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Demon Sect; Back Mountain
Occupation/Role	Lu Xun's direct disciple; Sword Cultivator; Innate Sword Embryo
First Appearance	Chapter 87

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Devouring Art, 1st level	94	Began cultivating shortly after Lu Xun accepted her; despite the technique's usual pain, she practiced smoothly.
Qi Devouring Art, 9th level	135	Reached the ninth level in a single night after three consecutive breakthroughs, likely aided by Teacher's calligraphy.
Sword Heart	176	Successfully condensed her Sword Heart after Lu Xun and Mao Nanbei guarded her for two days and nights.
Qi Devouring Art, Great Perfection	195	Reached Great Perfection before her next major breakthrough.
Initial Realm, Level 11	195	Entered the Initial Realm, converted her power into Water Elemental Spiritual Power, and fully cured the Yin-cold illness that had afflicted her since childhood.
Sword Nurturing Art, near Level 2	254	Her Sword Nurturing Art reached minor success, nearing Level 2, steadily restoring Partridge Sky.
Sword Intent, Minor Accomplishment	327	Comprehended her personal Sword Intent, Viewing Flowers in the Mist, while contemplating the West Continent Boundary Stele.

Background

Lin Chan was born on the Summer Solstice, when cicadas were especially loud; this inspired her name. Though born on a summer day, her body carried intense Yin-cold Qi, leaving her chronically ill from childhood. At age ten, she nearly died during winter. Her grandfather followed a fortune teller's “Calling the Soul” ritual for seven days, walking backward through snow for 7,000 steps per day while shouting her name. 87 91

After her grandfather later died, Lin Chan attempted the same ritual for more than seven days in the hope of waking him. Unable to speak, she could only call for him in her heart. This experience reflected the persistence beneath her timid demeanor. 91

She subsequently worked as a helper at Lai Fu Inn in Green Ridge City. Her poor health left her thin, undernourished, and wary of strangers, though the inn's shop assistant still looked after her. 87 89

Lu Xun recognized her exceptional aptitude and true status as an Innate Sword Embryo. He accepted her as his direct disciple, giving her a home in the Demon Sect and placing her on a path distinct from the one she would have followed under Shen Yan. 88 105 120

Appearance

When first encountered, Lin Chan was a small, frail girl with an unhealthy pallor, slightly yellow hair, and a body weakened by lifelong illness. Cultivation gradually restored her health and transformed her appearance. 87 90 195

• Initially thin enough to resemble “a reed in the wind.” 89
• Has black hair, often braided or tied up; her ears visibly redden when embarrassed. 195 350
• Wears the Demon Sect's black robe after formally joining the sect. 106
• Became taller than Ji Li and developed a healthier, fair complexion after entering the Initial Realm. 195 312
• Her defining presence is described as pure, clean, timid, and deer-like. 195 237 312

Personality

Lin Chan is quiet, cautious, and deeply shy around unfamiliar people. Her muteness and difficult upbringing initially made her lower her head, avoid eye contact, and fear drawing attention to herself. 87 105

Despite this, she is considerate, diligent, and quietly resolute. She cultivates intensely, cooks and handles household tasks, and seeks to become strong enough to help Lu Xun. 94 162 195

Lu Xun's praise and protection are especially meaningful to her. She is not particularly competitive; after narrowly losing a spar to Xiao Ran, her foremost concern was whether Lu Xun approved of her performance. 195 254

Abilities & Skills

Innate Sword Embryo

Lin Chan is a genuine Innate Sword Embryo, possessing Sword Dao Aptitude 10 and Comprehension 9. Her natural connection to swords allows her to advance rapidly in sword cultivation. 106 175

• Perceived the Sword Qi concealed within Reception Peak despite her shallow cultivation. 105
• Witnessed Uncle Gui's impossibly fast Sword Drawing Technique through direct contact with his Crutch Sword. 121
• Drew the attention of numerous Magic Swords while ascending Hidden Mountain; Sword Qi Approaches itself wanted to be chosen by her. 121 124
• Possesses unusually sharp sensitivity to Lu Xun's sword-like nature. 266
• Sword-related skills display greater power in her hands than they do for ordinary cultivators. 254

Sword Heart

Lin Chan condensed her Sword Heart before entering the Initial Realm. Its development accelerated Partridge Sky's recovery and strengthened her connection to its Sword Spirit. 176 196

• Her breakthrough triggered spiritual phenomena and a reaction from Lu Xun's own Sword Heart. 176
• Enabled her to more effectively perceive and interact with Partridge Sky's hidden inheritance after entering the Initial Realm. 196

Viewing Flowers in the Mist

Lin Chan's Sword Intent manifests as a hazy blue ice flower surrounded by mist. 327

• Achieved Minor Accomplishment in Sword Intent at the Initial Realm. 327
• Comprehended it while studying the inscription on the West Continent Boundary Stele. 327
• Her breakthrough caused nearby swords to emit Sword Cries. 327

Sword Nurturing Art

Lu Xun imparted the Orange-Grade Sword Nurturing Art to Lin Chan, who learned it immediately. 126

• Stabilizes and restores Partridge Sky's dying Sword Spirit. 126 196
• Allowed her to warm and revive Partridge Sky with Teacher's assistance. 360
• Can be used to assist Lu Xun in gathering and refining the power within his sword-like body. 269 313 448
• Her growing cultivation makes supporting Lu Xun increasingly difficult, motivating her to continue improving. 481

Partridge Sky Swordplay

Partridge Sky contains sword techniques that Lin Chan can comprehend after reaching the Initial Realm. 156 196

• Learned the basics of the Partridge Sky move from Uncle Gui. 347
• Later learned Thrust under Uncle Gui's instruction. 362
• Discovered the one-move secret art Named — Sever within Partridge Sky. 196
• The hidden move is identified as the Orange-Grade Broken Sword Technique; it consumes one-third of the user's maximum health, which cannot be recovered through ordinary means. 196

Water Elemental Spiritual Power

Upon entering the Initial Realm, Lin Chan's previously attribute-less Spiritual Power transformed into Water Elemental Spiritual Power, her most compatible element. 195 196

• Used Water Elemental Spiritual Power to discover the hidden light within Partridge Sky that revealed Named — Sever. 196
• Reached minor success in the Water Element Sword Formation. 254

Equipment

• Partridge Sky — A broken sword selected from Hidden Mountain over Sword Qi Approaches. It possessed a dying Sword Spirit and was later revealed to have been deliberately placed for Lin Chan's future path. 125 129
  • Initially remained a high-grade Spirit Item despite being broken. 125
  • Its rust-like marks faded as Lin Chan cultivated the Sword Nurturing Art. 196
  • Restored to Purple Rank Low-Grade after its revival; its Sword Spirit recovered roughly 50–60%, while its broken sword body recovered roughly 30–40%. 360
• Paper Crane — Lu Xun's first successfully refined flying treasure, given to Lin Chan for use after reaching the Initial Realm. 131
• Protective Pendant — A three-use pendant given by Uncle Gui that can block full-force attacks from cultivators below the Sixth Realm. Lin Chan tried to give it to Lu Xun, but he refused it. 126 210
• Demon Sect Waist Tag and Black Robe — Symbols of her position within the Demon Sect. 106

Relationships

• Lu Xun — Her direct master, protector, and guide. He discovered her talent, accepted her into the Demon Sect, and treats her with unusual care and encouragement. 88 94 120
• Lin Chan's Grandfather — Her deceased guardian and the person who struggled to keep her alive through her childhood illness. Lu Xun later visited his grave to assure him that Lin Chan was safe and thriving. 91 210
• Uncle Gui / Dumb Old Man — Hidden Mountain's guardian and a sword teacher who blessed Lin Chan, gave her protective equipment, and taught her sword techniques. 121 126 347 362
• Teacher — Lu Xun's master and Lin Chan's grandmaster. He identified the chill within her body, provided her next cultivation method, and assisted with Partridge Sky's revival. 110 156 360
• Mao Nanbei — Her Fourth Martial Uncle. Mao Nanbei vowed to retaliate against anyone who bullied Lin Chan and guarded her during major breakthroughs. 107 176 327
• Ji Li — A companion who witnessed Lin Chan's transformation from a frail inn helper into a healthy, confident Sword Cultivator. 312
• Shopkeeper Wang — Formerly Lai Fu Inn's shop assistant; he cared for Lin Chan after her grandfather's death and continues to worry about her well-being. 87 210 280

Story Role / Major Arcs

Lai Fu Inn and Discipleship

Lu Xun meets Lin Chan at Lai Fu Inn, where she works despite her frail condition. Recognizing her as a true Innate Sword Embryo and a future World Protagonist, he takes her as his direct disciple. 87 88 120

Joining the Demon Sect

Lin Chan travels from Green Ridge City to the Demon Sect, where her identity as an Innate Sword Embryo causes an immediate sensation. She receives her black robe and waist tag, meets the Back Mountain disciples, and begins to experience a genuine sense of home. 105 106 107

Hidden Mountain Selection

Encouraged to follow her heart, Lin Chan climbs Hidden Mountain. Although Sword Qi Approaches seeks her out, she chooses the apparently inferior broken sword, Partridge Sky, demonstrating intuition and independent judgment. 120 121 125

Healing and Initial Realm Breakthrough

After reaching the Great Perfection of the Qi Devouring Art, Lin Chan enters the Initial Realm. Her Yin-cold illness is cured, her body recovers, and she begins unlocking Partridge Sky's deeper abilities. 195 196

Recognition as a Sword Prodigy

Lin Chan spars Xiao Ran at an equalized realm and loses narrowly, earning Lu Xun's approval. Her ability as an Innate Sword Embryo becomes known more widely among cultivators. 252 254

Viewing Flowers in the Mist

While visiting the West Continent Boundary Stele, Lin Chan achieves Minor Accomplishment in Sword Intent at the Initial Realm. Her newly formed Sword Intent, Viewing Flowers in the Mist, confirms her exceptional Sword Dao potential. 327

Partridge Sky's Revival

Lu Xun gives Lin Chan a Sword Inheritance for her birthday. With Teacher's aid and her Sword Nurturing Art, she restores Partridge Sky to Purple Rank Low-Grade and revives much of its Sword Spirit. 358 360

Trivia

• Lin Chan cannot speak, but she can read and write. Her usual way of communicating with Lu Xun is to write words on his open palm with her fingertip. 91 448
• Her name refers to cicadas, while her Sword Intent manifests as an ice flower shrouded in mist. 87 327
• Sword Qi Approaches wanted Lin Chan to select it on Hidden Mountain, but she instead chose Partridge Sky. 124 125
• The West Continent Boundary Stele regretted granting its Sword Dao inheritance to Ye Suian rather than saving it for Lin Chan. 327