Lin Dong

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Dong (林动)
Alias(es)	Child of the Plane; Child of Destiny; future Martial Ancestor 1 16
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lin Family of Qingyang Town; later associated with the Yan City branch of the Lin Clan 3 278
Status	Active; fighting alongside Lin Tianci's group during the Demon Tide 434
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Six-Resonance Throughback Fist	3	Performed six echoes after only about ten days of practice, earning praise from Lin Zhentian and Lin Ken.
Nine-Resonance Back-Striking Fist	20	Broke through from eight to nine resonances mid-match against Lin Yun and defeated him.
Body Tempering Eighth Layer	24	Revealed this cultivation during the Lin Family Clan Competition while using an optimized Eight Desolations Palm.
Yuan Realm Middle Stage	39	Refined two Third-Grade Spirit Medicines with the Stone Talisman after Lin Tianci's special training and gifts.
Yuan Realm	53	His entry into the Yuan Realm was publicly confirmed; he credited Lin Tianci's training for his solid foundation.
Creation Realm, major achievement	195	Gained control over the Chaos Ancestor Stone's power, allowing him to amplify Martial Skills.
Half-step Creation Realm	254	Emerged after half a year refining the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, one step from the Creation Realm.
Half-step Creation Realm	278	Arrived at the Lin Clan Gathering with Yuan Power fluctuations recognized as at least half-step Creation.
Creation Realm Minor Completion	284	Fought Lin Qing and Lin Mu, two peak half-step Creation practitioners, without retreating.
Advanced Spirit Symbol Master	294	His Symbol Master cultivation was identified as advanced; he later used Mental Energy to lift an entire plaza.
Advanced Creation Realm	434	Held a section of the Southern Camp during the Demon Tide and slew demonic beasts in large numbers.

Background / History

Lin Family prodigy

Lin Dong emerged as one of the Lin Family's most gifted juniors when he achieved six resonances of the Throughback Fist after roughly ten days of training. Lin Zhentian judged his martial talent to be even stronger than that of his father, Lin Xiao. 3

During the Lin Family Clan Competition, he progressed from the Eight-Resonance to the Nine-Resonance Back-Striking Fist while fighting Lin Yun. He later displayed Body Tempering Eighth Layer cultivation and an optimized Eight Desolations Palm whose power rivaled a Third-Grade Martial Art. 20 24

Lin Tianci defeated him in the competition final despite Lin Dong's full effort, leaving Lin Dong deeply aware of the gap between them. Lin Dong ultimately placed second and accepted Lin Tianci's offer of special training. 24 25 26

Training under Lin Tianci

Lin Dong trained relentlessly under Lin Tianci, enduring controlled strikes empowered by the latter's Power of Chaos. The training left him injured but improved his physical foundation. 39

Lin Tianci supplied him with two Third-Grade Spirit Medicines, which Lin Dong refined through the Stone Talisman to reach the Yuan Realm Middle Stage. Lin Dong regarded Lin Tianci as an exceptionally generous older cousin and resolved not to disappoint him. 39

Lin Dong does not initially know that Lin Tianci has bound him to a return system and privately regards his growth as a source of rewards. 26

Rune Master path and independent travel

Lin Dong's spiritual-power talent awakened in Yan City, drawing Master Yan's attention. Master Yan offered to take him as a disciple and promised to cultivate him into a Two-Seal Symbol Master within two years. 69 70

He received the Spirit Movement Chapter and began pursuing Rune Master cultivation alongside martial cultivation. 72

Seeking to overcome a cultivation bottleneck, Lin Dong requested permission to leave the family and gain experience through travel. His journeys soon yielded medicinal pills, Yang Yuan Stones, and other opportunities. 65 88 98

Great Desolation Ancient Tablet

At the Ancient Desolation Plains, Lin Dong was targeted by Teng Lei of the Yinkui Sect and Wang Pan of the Wang Family. Trapped between the two, he attempted to escape with the Heavenly Qilin Ancient Halberd before Lin Tianci intervened. 195 196 197

Lin Dong entered the Great Desolation Ancient Tablet alone to pursue his own opportunity. In the Rune Puppet Nest, he initially found that the Devouring Ancestral Symbol had apparently been taken, but he used his Spiritual Life Symbols to uncover a hidden route onward. 206 212

He later spent half a year in the Profound Yin Ravine refining the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. Upon emerging, he could form black-hole defenses, had reached half-step Creation, and intended to reunite with Little Flame before settling his score with Teng Sha. 254

Lin Clan Gathering

Lin Dong arrived at the Lin Clan Gathering with strength that shocked the main clan and openly challenged Lin Langtian. He first faced Lin Qing and Lin Mu together, withstanding nine exchanges without taking a step back before launching his counterattack. 278 279 284

Against Lin Langtian, Lin Dong destroyed an attack surpassing the half-step Creation Realm with a punch relying solely on physical strength. He later revealed advanced Spirit Symbol Master abilities by lifting an entire plaza with Mental Energy. 292 295

Lin Dong prepared the Creation Martial Art Great Desolation Imprisoning Heaven Finger to finish the battle, augmenting both Origin Energy and Mental Energy with the Spirit-Nurturing Prayer Mat. Lin Clan elders intervened when he gained the advantage, forcing him to defend against their combined assault. 305 308

Personality

Lin Dong is intensely driven by self-improvement. Lin Tianci's overwhelming strength initially frustrates him, but it becomes a source of motivation; he repeatedly trains harder rather than accepting the gap between them. 24 39 98

He values independence and actively seeks dangerous experiences to break through his limits. He entered the Great Desolation Ancient Tablet alone and remained determined after the apparent loss of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. 88 206 212

His confidence can come across as arrogance, particularly at the Lin Clan Gathering, where he challenged Lin Langtian and promised to defeat Lin Qing and Lin Mu within ten exchanges. However, he also follows a personal sense of fairness, refusing to rely on an externally obtained Heaven Rank Spirit Treasure to defeat Lin Langtian. 279 282 316

Lin Dong is loyal to those he considers companions. He trusted Lin Tianci with the secret of the Stone Talisman and Heavenly Demon Marten, and he agreed to help Little Marten obtain the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill. 406

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts

Lin Dong is a close-combat cultivator with exceptional fist-art talent and a strong physical body.

• Achieved six resonances of the Throughback Fist in approximately ten days. 3
• Advanced the Back-Striking Fist from eight resonances to nine during combat. 20
• Optimized the Second-Grade Eight Desolations Palm until it possessed power comparable to a Third-Grade Martial Art. 24
• Used pure physical force to shatter Lin Langtian's powerful Yuan Power attack. 292
• Withstood the combined attacks of Lin Qing and Lin Mu without stepping back. 284

Symbol Mastery and Mental Energy

Lin Dong possesses rare spiritual-power talent and develops into an advanced Spirit Symbol Master.

• His Mental Energy awakened in Yan City, attracting Master Yan's personal attention. 69 70
• Obtained the Spirit Movement Chapter to cultivate as a Rune Master. 72
• Used Spiritual Life Symbols to detect a concealed vortex within the Rune Puppet Nest. 212
• Demonstrated advanced Spirit Symbol Master strength by lifting an entire plaza with Mental Energy. 294 295
• Can use the Devouring Ancestral Symbol to gather and refine surrounding Origin Energy. 413

Devouring Ancestral Symbol

After half a year of seclusion, Lin Dong successfully refined the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

• Creates black-hole-like defenses capable of shielding him from the Profound Yin Ravine's hostile environment. 254
• Provides powerful devouring force that can absorb Origin Energy from heaven and earth. 319 413
• Accelerates his cultivation and grants a means to narrow the gap against stronger opponents. 254
• Makes him a target for powerful factions and experts seeking Ancestral Symbols. 258 261
• Requires concealment; Lin Tianci warns that its aura could attract enemies Lin Dong cannot yet resist. 262

Great Sun Thunder Body

Lin Dong trains the Great Sun Thunder Body by hunting demonic beasts and extracting their essence blood.

• Improves his physical body through repeated combat and beast-hunting. 258
• Contributes to his ability to fight stronger opponents through raw bodily strength. 292

Great Desolation Imprisoning Heaven Finger

A Creation Martial Art obtained within the Great Desolation Ancient Tablet.

• Generates a massive Origin Energy vortex over the battlefield. 305
• Is considered powerful enough to threaten Creation Realm elders. 305
• Can be strengthened through the Devouring Ancestral Symbol and concentrated Origin Energy. 319

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Stone Talisman — Refines spirit medicines and houses the Heavenly Demon Marten. 39 196
• Devouring Ancestral Symbol — A supreme treasure refined during his half-year seclusion in the Profound Yin Ravine. 254
• Heavenly Qilin Ancient Halberd — Weapon summoned when Teng Lei attacked him at the Ancient Desolation Plains. 196
• Spirit-Nurturing Prayer Mat — Amplifies his Origin Energy and Mental Energy for major techniques. 305
• Heavy Prison Peak — A miniature mountain-like treasure obtained from the Lin Clan Treasury. 347
• Blood Spirit Puppet — A puppet Lin Dong refines after revealing his secrets to Lin Tianci. 406 427
• Creation Martial Arts — Includes Great Desolation Imprisoning Heaven Finger and the gifted Creation Martial Art received from Lin Tianci. 305 359

Relationships

• Lin Tianci — Older cousin, mentor, protector, and the person Lin Dong most strives to surpass. Lin Tianci trains and equips him, while Lin Dong places near-complete trust in his guidance. 26 39 106 337
• Heavenly Demon Marten / Little Marten — Companion residing within the Stone Talisman; advises Lin Dong during exploration and combat. Lin Dong agrees to help obtain the Life and Death Reincarnation Pill for him. 196 212 406
• Little Flame — Lin Dong's Fire Python Tiger companion and mount; accompanies him during his travels and was separated from him during the Profound Yin Ravine incident. 65 196 254
• Qing Tan — Member of Lin Dong's household who shows concern for his well-being and is impressed by Lin Tianci's strength. 39
• Lin Langtian — Principal rival within the Lin Clan. Lin Dong publicly challenges him and fights him at the Clan Gathering. 106 279 292
• Teng Lei — Yinkui Sect genius and enemy who attacks Lin Dong on Elder Hua Gu's orders. 195 196
• Teng Sha — Enemy who forced Lin Dong into the Profound Yin Ravine; Lin Dong plans to settle their score after refining the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. 254
• Mu Qianqian — Travel companion during the approach to the Great Desolation Ancient Tablet. 195
• Master Yan — Four-Seal Rune Master who recognizes Lin Dong's Symbol Master talent and offers to teach him. 70
• Wang Yuan — Nirvana Stage pursuer from the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace who seeks the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. 258 261

Trivia

• Lin Dong's strongest motivation is often his desire to close the gap between himself and Lin Tianci. 39 254
• He publicly credits his Yuan Realm breakthrough to Lin Tianci's special training rather than claiming the achievement solely for himself. 54
• Despite receiving a Heaven Rank Spirit Treasure advantage against Lin Langtian, he chooses not to use it for an unfair victory. 316
• Lin Dong offers valuable spoils to Lin Tianci before keeping them for himself, including the middle-grade Creation Martial Art Holy Elephant Crashing Heaven. 403