Jiang Lin

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Jiang Lin (江临)
Alias(es)	Flower-Picking Thief; Zhang Dapao; Jiang Xin; Jiang Dapao; Shen Zhenhao; Lei Hong 200 503 554 591
Species/Race	Human 326 661
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sun Moon Sect, Twin Pearl Peak 4 43
Occupation/Role	Sword Cultivator, Martial Warrior, alchemist, teacher, and strategist 541 975 1007
Status	Alive 1030
First Appearance	Chapter 2 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dragon Gate Realm	184	Had already reached this realm; his breakthrough and sword strike affected Jiang Yu Ni’s cultivation timing. 184
Golden Core Realm	326	Completed Gathering Qi, Solidifying Spirit, and Forming Core simultaneously during a sudden enlightenment aided by Sword Qi and Giant Dragon Luck. 326
Martial Warrior Fourth Realm	389	Fully consolidated the realm after prolonged training in the Chen Residence’s Soul Refining Secret Realm. 389
Nascent Soul Realm	605	Reached Nascent Soul in one breakthrough during Sword Spring Sword Comprehension, gaining Sword Qi and Sword Luck. 605
Sixth Realm Martial Warrior	820	Reached the peak of the Sixth Realm after traversing Martial Cliff Road, approaching the Seventh Realm. 820
Jade Purity Realm / Golden Body Realm	841	Recognized as a Jade Purity Realm Sword Cultivator and Golden Body Realm Martial Warrior after achieving Dao Unification. 841
Dao Unification of Immortal and Martial Paths	841	Became the first known person to successfully fuse Spiritual Power and Martial Warrior True Qi. 841
Distant Excursion Realm	953	Entered the realm and gained the ability to fly using Martial Warrior True Qi alone. 953
God-Slaying Realm	1030	Reached the realm during the battle against the God King, allowing him to fully employ Luo Xue. 1030

Appearance

Jiang Lin is repeatedly described as an exceptionally handsome young man whose refined, scholar-like appearance contrasts sharply with his battlefield reputation. He commonly wears white robes, keeps his long hair loose, and carries an ice-and-snow longsword. 12 181 608

• Long black hair and a slender, Confucian-scholar appearance. 12 608
• Usually dresses in white, including during sword duels. 181 268
• Wields the ice-themed natal flying sword First Snow. 108 270
• Has disguised himself as both men and women, including the identities Jiang Xin and “Girl Jiang.” 530 554
• His appearance frequently draws unwanted attention from cultivators and civilians alike. 181 409

Personality

Jiang Lin is resourceful, theatrical, and shamelessly pragmatic. He manipulates situations to fulfill System missions, chooses weaker tournament brackets when given the opportunity, and relies on aliases, disguises, and deception when direct confrontation is inconvenient. 54 200 245

Despite cultivating a villainous reputation, he is strongly protective of people he considers family or friends. He shares intelligence about the Blood Name Array, worries about Mo Li’s illness, trains to become worthy of Chen Jia, and repeatedly risks himself to protect those close to him. 108 211 835 969

His ideals are repeatedly challenged by the brutality of the Demon Race World. After initially sparing attackers, he kills for the first time there when threats against Niannian and Qing Lian leave him no alternative. 436

Jiang Lin is notably oblivious to many of the romantic feelings directed toward him, even while openly acknowledging his own affection for several women. 701 918

Abilities & Skills

Sword Dao

Jiang Lin is a high-level Sword Cultivator whose style centers on ice, snow, overwhelming Sword Qi, and his bond with First Snow.

• Uses First Snow as his natal flying sword and keeps it in his heart acupoint to guard his mind against seduction and intrusive thoughts. 270
• Defeated Luo Yin and the Celestial Maiden Puppet with Ice Sky Hundred Flowers Burial. 270
• Froze a hundred-mile area, including part of Ten Thousand Mile City and a Demon Race military camp, with Sword Qi and Ice Abyss. 830
• Can use Snowfall to temporarily elevate his combat output to the Jade Purity Realm Mid-Stage, though the technique was initially limited without the System’s HP Conversion Device. 576
• Received sword intent from both Elder Sword Spirit Xue Li and Lin Xiuxiu, but was advised to digest them only after forming his own sword intent. 411
• At the God-Slaying Realm, can fully use Luo Xue, covering himself in ice armor and burning Essence Blood for greater power. 1030

Martial Warrior Path

Jiang Lin trains as a Martial Warrior alongside his cultivation, chiefly through the Chen family’s brutal methods.

• Developed his body through repeated sparring, medicinal baths, Body Tempering Fluid, and training in the Chen Residence. 67 188 393
• Pursued the Martial Warrior path to strengthen himself for Chen Jia and to face the Chen Clan’s Three Questions Fist. 447 835
• Endured the Fist Intent of Half-Step Martial God Chen Qiang without using Spiritual Power, seeking insight rather than an easy defense. 806
• Can fight with his Spiritual Apertures sealed, relying purely on Martial Warrior True Qi and physical strength. 383 447
• Entered the Distant Excursion Realm, allowing him to fly through Martial Warrior True Qi. 953

Dao Unification

Jiang Lin successfully united his Sword Cultivator and Martial Warrior paths during the Ten Thousand Mile City conflict.

• Fused Spiritual Power and Martial Warrior True Qi through the previously unachieved “Yin-Yang Harmony” hypothesis. 830 841
• His breakthrough scattered Martial Luck and Sword Dao Luck across the battlefield, allowing numerous demon cultivators and beasts to gain insight. 841
• His unified body became coveted by the Demon Race for its blood, natal sword, and potential as a vessel or puppet. 841

Resurrection Coins

Jiang Lin possesses Resurrection Coins that allow him to return after fatal injuries.

• Used a Resurrection Coin after First Snow froze and shattered around him during his battle with Dragon Cliff. 576
• Treats bodily destruction as less threatening than a cultivation regression because a coin can restore his life, while lost realm is far harder to recover. 809
• Discovered a Secret Realm where he could revive infinitely without consuming Resurrection Coins. 383

System Techniques and Utility

The System supplies Jiang Lin with missions, Notoriety Points, techniques, storage, and unusual equipment.

• Received the SR Secret Technique Unlimited Blade Works: I Am the Bone of My Sword after publicly revealing his identity at the Bewildering Secret Realm. 21
• Keeps valuables, medicines, weapons, and blueprints in the System Storage Bag. 139
• Can purchase disguises, Translation Pills, training opportunities, and other specialized supplies. 435 591 975

Alchemy and Scholarship

Jiang Lin is proficient in the Four Arts, alchemy, and practical instruction.

• Accepted a challenge to compete in poetry, music, calligraphy, and painting at the Empty Spirit River Lantern Festival. 240
• Taught Murong Qin swordsmanship and planned for her to learn Sun Moon Dual Cultivation. 541
• Created the immortal-grade Demon Core Pill to assist Wu Su Su’s bloodline adjustment during pregnancy. 1007

Strategy and Command

Jiang Lin developed into a capable wartime planner through System training and experience.

• Underwent repeated System training in military formations, logistics, raids, feigned retreats, and battlefield command. 975
• Compiled intelligence on the gods’ weaknesses, preferences, and combat styles for allied forces. 1014
• Recruited the Military School cultivator Guo Xian after recognizing his value as a general. 987

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• First Snow — Jiang Lin’s natal ice-and-snow flying sword. 108 270
• System Storage Bag — Holds Body Tempering Fluid, Immortal Sword Maintenance Fluid, weapon blueprints, and other supplies. 139
• One Ring — Used to store and protect companions during emergencies. 403
• Mountains and Rivers State Diagram — Later merged sufficiently with a System scroll world to evacuate survivors from Ten Thousand Mile City. 991
• Firearms and explosives — Has used hand grenades, Desert Eagles, a pistol, sniper rifle, and C4. 250 270
• Disguise Mask — Used while entering White Country under the identity Lei Hong. 591

Relationships

• Jiang Yu Ni — His master and the Sun Moon Sect Leader; their relationship is deeply affectionate and protective, though complicated by frequent misunderstandings. 4 342 780
• Chen Jia — Martial Warrior training partner and wife. Jiang Lin undertakes the Three Questions Fist so that he can marry her openly rather than elope. 389 835 957
• Lin Qingwan — His Senior Sister and a major romantic attachment; she has repeatedly protected him and openly shows affection for him. 206 409 411
• Bai Jiu Yi — The White Empire’s ruler and Jiang Lin’s wife; their marriage was initially presented publicly as a fake marriage but became emotionally significant. 318 346 701
• Niannian — Jiang Lin’s daughter, whom he cares for protectively and affectionately. 67 188 541
• Wu Su Su — A central partner in the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom; Jiang Lin develops medicine to protect her and their unborn child. 541 1007
• Tian Fang and Murong Qin — His brides in the Demon Race World; red silk ribbons mark his marriage to both. 909
• Mo Li — A mixed-blood demon-human girl whose Tong Li Bridge condition motivates Jiang Lin’s protective instincts. 211
• First Snow — His natal flying sword, treated as a temperamental but trusted companion. 270 326

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Sect Grand Tournament and Bewildering Secret Realm — Teams up with Chen Jia, leaves Twin Pearl Peak, and embraces the “Flower-Picking Thief” identity to complete a System mission. 4 16 21
• Empty Spirit Sect conflict — Infiltrates the sect under the name Zhang Dapao, humiliates challengers, duels Nascent Soul Realm Lu Daoguang, and gains wider fame for his swordsmanship. 200 206 270 276
• White Empire arc — Is presumed dead, reappears, reaches the Golden Core Realm, and publicly marries Bai Jiu Yi. 298 326 346 347
• Demon Race World infiltration — Enters the Demon Race World, adopts several disguises, confronts Dragon Cliff, and becomes entangled with the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom. 435 503 554 576
• Ten Thousand Mile City and Dao Unification — Pursues Chen Jia’s Three Questions Fist, reaches higher Martial Warrior realms, and completes the first known Dao Unification of Immortal and Martial paths. 820 830 841 953
• War against the Gods — Learns of his connection to Jiang Feng, experiences Ancient Times through Jiang Feng’s memories, and eventually fights the God King as Jiang Lin rather than merely repeating Jiang Feng’s path. 1018 1019 1028 1030

Notable Quotes

“Because! I’m here! Though I’m of the Demon Sect, my heart is set on justice!” 12

“I’m sorry, I’m not called Jiang Feng anymore, I’m called Jiang Lin.” 1028

Trivia

• Jiang Lin’s notoriety is so widespread that impostors have used his name to swindle people. 605
• He has been falsely reported dead more than once, with news of his return spreading throughout the Vast and Righteous World. 346
• Despite his “Flower-Picking Thief” title, he repeatedly insists that he is a proper and pure person. 326 959