Lin Dong

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lin Dong (林动)
Alias(es)	Martial Ancestor; Plane Master
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lin Family; Great Desolate Sect; Martial Realm
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; Great Desolate Sect Leader; founder and leader of the Martial Realm
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Earth Origin Realm	7	Already an Earth Origin Realm cultivator at fourteen; Xiao Yan notes his unusually rapid early progress. 7 16
Great Perfection of Core Formation Realm	100	Uses Golden Platform Suppressing Demon Palm and the Great Sun Thunder Body to kill Blood Vulture Bandit experts, including Luo Shan. 100
Form Creation Realm	130	His natural realm upon arriving at Jia Ma Holy City; can contend with a Dou King when fighting at full strength. 130
One-element Nirvana Realm (temporary)	130	Borrows Little Sable's power, temporarily attaining strength comparable to a One-Star Dou Zong. 130
Creation Qi Realm	156	Reaches the realm after three months of trials; later injures Hua Gu, a Great Accomplishment Creation Qi Realm expert. 156 157
Half-step Nirvana Realm	201	Receives Old Man Heitong's power infusion after becoming his disciple and inheriting leadership of the Great Desolate Sect. 201
Eight-Origin Nirvana Realm (projected)	201	Heitong states Lin Dong can reach this level by refining and releasing the infused energy through the Devouring Ancestral Talisman. 201
Life Profound Realm	262	Fully refines Heitong's imparted power and additional opportunities, becoming a genuine Life Profound Realm expert. 262
Reincarnation Realm-comparable combat power	263	His strength is compared to a Dou Zun after Little Sable's revival. 263
Talisman Grandmaster	351	Returns to the Great Desolate Sect having reached the Talisman Grandmaster level. 351
Peak Reincarnation Realm / Greater Talisman Master	404	Reaches Peak Reincarnation Realm and becomes a Greater Talisman Master. 404
Second-layer Reincarnation Realm (temporary)	516	Activates Six Paths Mode, borrowing heaven and earth's strength to rise from Ordinary Reincarnation Realm to the peak of the Second-layer Reincarnation Realm. 516
Ancestor Realm / Plane Master	543	Breaks past the Reincarnation Realm, receives the Plane Embryo's blessing, and becomes the Profound Sky Continent's Plane Master. 543
Heavenly Sovereign	566	Uses the Universe Martial Seal to isolate the battle between Xiao Yan and Hun Tiandi, displaying Heavenly Sovereign cultivation. 566

Background

Lin Dong originates from Qingyang Town's Lin Family. He is Lin Xiao's son and Lin Zhentian's grandson. After Lin Xiao became a “fallen genius,” Lin Dong, his father, and their household endured repeated disdain from Lin Mang's branch; Lin Dong consequently harbored intense resentment toward Lin Mang and later Lin Langtian. 7 65

He becomes Xiao Yan's sworn younger brother, commonly addressed as “Second Brother,” while Little Sable is treated as their Third Brother despite repeatedly objecting to the ranking. Lin Dong takes pride in the Shadow Guards his father assembled, whose Dou Qi training allows them to conceal their cultivation while reaching strength comparable to the Earth Origin Realm. 7 8

After gaining opportunities through the Dual-Passage Gate and the Ancestral Stone, Lin Dong's rise rapidly diverges from the expected course of his life. He enters the Great Desolate Sect's legacy, accepts Old Man Heitong as his teacher, inherits the sect leadership, and later works to restore its standing. 201 351

Following his ascent to the Ancestor Realm, he becomes the Plane Master of the Profound Sky Continent and establishes the Martial Realm in the Great Thousand World. He creates the Ancestral Stone Continent as its foundation and opens a permanent Plane Passage linking the Dou Qi Continent with the Lesser Western Heaven Realm. 543 578 579

Appearance

Lin Dong is depicted as a youthful, straight-backed young man with a sharp presence between his brows. He is frequently seen in practical black clothing; during his later ascension, he wears plain black tough clothes without ornamentation. 515 542

• His Great Sun Thunder Body gives his skin a jade-like, glassy sheen. 100
• While using the Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art, he can assume a ten-thousand-zhang Azure Dragon form. 517 541
• His Martial Ancestor Spiritual Body is a ten-thousand-zhang figure in his likeness, threaded with nine divine meridians. 579

Personality

Lin Dong is intensely battle-minded and openly enjoys martial contests. He seeks involvement in dangerous confrontations rather than remaining on the sidelines, from the assault on Misty Cloud Sect to his request to test a new martial art against three Great King Palaces. 130 515

He is direct, impatient with empty threats, and ruthless toward enemies he considers irredeemable. Xiao Yan's principle of eliminating future trouble—“cut the grass without removing the roots”—strongly shapes Lin Dong's approach to hostile factions. 100 135

Despite this aggression, Lin Dong is loyal to family and friends. He offers the Great Luo Golden Spear to Xiao Yan before keeping it himself, worries over Little Sable's seclusion, and seeks to build the Lin Family into an independent power rather than submitting to the main clan. 63 97 262

He also repays goodwill. Luo Tianshen's assistance and sincerity persuade Lin Dong to accept Luo Tianhe as his first disciple and establish close ties with the Luoshen Clan. 556 557

Abilities & Skills

Origin Energy Cultivation

Lin Dong follows the Profound Sky Continent's martial path, progressing from body tempering and Core Formation through Creation, Nirvana, Reincarnation, and ultimately the Ancestor Realm. 542 543

• His cultivation allows him to resonate with heaven and earth and wield Origin Energy on an immense scale. 543
• As Plane Master, he can mobilize the Profound Sky Continent's Origin Power and influence its laws. 543
• He later adapts to Spiritual Energy cultivation after ascending to the Great Thousand World. 554 556

Talisman Master Cultivation

Lin Dong develops powerful Spiritual Power alongside his Origin Energy cultivation, eventually becoming a Greater Talisman Master. 351 404

• His Spiritual Power can immobilize opponents and perceive concealed threats. 396 398
• He uses the Ancestral Symbol Eye to expose the Nine-tailed Clan ancestor as a disguised Demonic Soul. 398
• Against a Demonic Soul with First-layer Reincarnation Realm strength, his Ancestral Symbol-based suppression proves insufficient without assistance. 398

Ancestral Talismans

Lin Dong possesses and ultimately masters the Six Great Ancestral Talismans, later refining the mysteries of all Eight Great Ancestral Talismans into the Ancestral Stone. 515 579

• Devouring Ancestral Talisman — Helps release Heitong's infused power and can devour large quantities of enemies and Death Qi. 201 588
• Thunder Ancestral Symbol — Enhances his Spiritual Power, Origin Energy, and physical body; fuels thunder-based techniques. 390 396
• Spatial Ancestral Symbol — Is among the inheritances sought from Yuan Gate and complements his spatial capabilities. 263 396
• Six-Talisman Harmony — Allows him to combine the Six Great Ancestral Talismans within his Six Paths Mode. 515 516

Great Desolate Prison Heaven Finger

A Creation Martial Art and Lin Dong's signature offensive technique, capable of gathering massive amounts of heaven-and-earth energy into descending golden fingers. 132 134

• Half-Finger Shakes Heaven and Earth — Used to kill Yun Leng while Lin Dong was adapting to borrowed Nirvana Realm power. 132 133
• One Finger Imprisons Heaven and Earth — Can seal an opponent's movement by solidifying surrounding energy and briefly locking space. 133 134
• First Three Fingers / Four Fingers Break the Firmament — Used against Yun Shan; the first four fingers, alongside the Great Luo Golden Spear, severely injure him and destroy Misty Cloud Mountain. 135 136
• He later uses the technique to break through dreamlike Reincarnation Tribulations and to shatter the boundary into the Ancestor Realm. 541 543

Great Sun Thunder Body

A body-refining martial art powered by Great Sun Thunder Essence. 100

• Reinforces his physical durability and gives his body a distinctive colored-glass luster. 100
• Allows him to overpower two Great Perfection Core Formation Realm fighters while wielding the Golden Platform. 100

Six Paths Reincarnation Seal

A high-level martial art developed after Lin Dong gains control over the Six Great Ancestral Talismans. 515 516

• Activates Six Paths Mode and borrows the strength of heaven and earth. 516
• Temporarily elevates him to the peak of the Second-layer Reincarnation Realm. 516
• Its use against the three Great King Palaces leaves him severely injured and exhausted. 517

Thunder Emperor Starfall Hand

A thunder-based technique used after Lin Dong obtains the Thunder Ancestral Symbol. 390 396

• Calls down overwhelming thunder against the forces extorting the Nine-tailed Clan. 396
• His Talisman Grandmaster Spiritual Power prevents the targets from escaping. 396

Martial God Art and Martial Ancestor Dharma Image

After entering the Great Thousand World, Lin Dong studies spiritual arts and creates a cultivation art tailored to himself. 554 556

• Creates the Martial God Art. 556
• Condenses the Martial Ancestor Dharma Image and Heavenly Venerate Spiritual Body. 556
• Uses the Martial Ancestor Spiritual Body with the Ancestral Stone to create Ancestral Stone Continent. 579

Universe Martial Seal

A supernatural power comparable to the Thirty-Six Peerless Supernatural Powers. 566

• Seals and isolates the battlefield of two newly ascended Dou Di. 566
• Guards spatial barriers with Heavenly Sovereign power. 566

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ancestral Stone — A foundational Divine Object that protects Lin Dong, links him to the Great Desolate Sect's inheritance, and is later refined into the basis of Ancestral Stone Continent. 201 579
• Great Luo Golden Spear — A High-Tier Spiritual Treasure taken from Wang Yan by Lin Xiao and given to Lin Dong; used in battle against Luo Shan and Yun Shan. 63 100 136
• Devouring Ancestral Talisman — Used to regulate Heitong's energy infusion and devour hostile forces. 201 588
• Thunder Ancestral Symbol — Enhances Lin Dong's body, Origin Energy, and Spiritual Power. 390
• Eight Ancestor Glazed Bowl — A planned natal Sacred Artifact for which Lin Dong gathers materials. 579
• Jade slip — Leaves Luo Tianshen a jade slip containing a full-force strike as a contingency for the Luoshen Clan. 574 722

Relationships

• Xiao Yan — Sworn elder brother and closest collaborator; the two plan for the Lin Family, fight alongside one another, and later jointly support the Martial Realm's future. 7 97 136 578
• Little Sable — Sworn Third Brother and frequent companion; lends Lin Dong power, travels with him through dangerous inheritances, and is the subject of Lin Dong's concern during seclusion. 7 130 201 262
• Lin Xiao — Father; Lin Dong shares his resentment toward those who humiliated Lin Xiao after his fall from genius status. 7 65
• Lin Zhentian — Grandfather and Lin Family head. 7
• Old Man Heitong — First master; imparts his remaining power to Lin Dong and makes him the Great Desolate Sect's current leader. 201
• Qing Zhi — A master Lin Dong wishes to acknowledge after Qing Zhi's departure. 213 557
• Thunder Emperor — Close friend and brother; joins the Great Desolate Sect as a Supreme Elder. 390 404
• Luo Tianshen — Luoshen Clan leader and ally whose kindness earns Lin Dong's trust. 554 556 557
• Luo Tianhe — Lin Dong's first disciple. 557
• Yun Yun — Their prior encounter complicates Lin Dong's actions at Misty Cloud Sect; he exercises restraint due to Xiao Yan's connection with her. 136

Story Role / Major Arcs

Lin Family Consolidation

Lin Dong supports Xiao Yan's plan to strengthen the Yan City Lin Family and remove threats surrounding Qingyang Town. He takes pride in the Shadow Guards and seeks independence from the Lin Clan rather than a subordinate return to it. 7 8 97

Great Eagle City

At Xiao Yan and Little Sable's prompting, Lin Dong intervenes against the Blood Vulture Bandits. He saves Jiang Xue, kills two Core Formation experts, and executes their leader Luo Shan. 100

Misty Cloud Sect Assault

Using power borrowed from Little Sable, Lin Dong kills Yun Leng and battles Yun Shan with the Great Desolate Prison Heaven Finger. He destroys Misty Cloud Mountain and severely wounds Yun Shan, though a Soul Clan-related threat emerges. 130 133 134 135 136

Great Desolate Sect Inheritance

Lin Dong survives a dangerous premature crossing into the Hundred Dynasties Battlefield, accepts Old Man Heitong as his master, inherits the Great Desolate Sect, and receives an enormous power infusion. 201

Rise Against Yuan Gate and the Otherworldly Demons

Having reached the Life Profound Realm and later Talisman Grandmaster status, Lin Dong becomes a central force against Yuan Gate and the Otherworldly Demons. He gains the Thunder Ancestral Symbol, assists the Nine-tailed Clan, and acquires mastery over the Six Great Ancestral Talismans. 262 390 396 515

Becoming Martial Ancestor

Lin Dong passes the Triple Reincarnation Tribulation, receives the Plane Embryo's recognition, and breaks through to the Ancestor Realm. As Plane Master, he establishes a distinct martial path for the Profound Sky Continent. 542 543

Founding the Martial Realm

After ascending to the Great Thousand World, Lin Dong studies spiritual arts, accepts Luo Tianhe as his disciple, opens a permanent Plane Passage, and creates Ancestral Stone Continent as the foundation of the Martial Realm. 554 557 578 579

Notable Quotes

“The future is mine to decide!” 36

“So you're fucking Yun Shan? I am Lin Dong. Let's see whether Dou Zong is stronger, or whether my Nirvana Realm is stronger!” 134

“I'm a man determined to become the Martial Ancestor!” 541

“I, Lin Dong, wish to establish the heart of Heaven and Earth, secure the lives of the people, carry on the lost teachings of past sages, and open peace for ten thousand generations!” 543

Trivia

• Lin Dong is fourteen or fifteen when he reaches the Life Profound Realm. 262
• He calls Little Sable “Second Brother” when he wants to borrow power, despite Little Sable's usual position as Third Brother. 130
• Lin Dong is portrayed as someone who repays both kindness and grudges. 556
• His reputation as the “Martial Ancestor” is tied to his love of battle and his creation of a new pinnacle for the Profound Sky Continent's martial path. 130 543