Lin Guanhuo

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Guanhuo (林观火)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Age	18 during his Demon Suppressing Division assessment 38
Affiliation	Blackwater County Demon Suppressing Division; formerly Blackwater County yamen’s Miscellaneous Room 1 52
Occupation/Role	Martial artist and Demon Suppressing Division agent
Status	Active 129
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mortal — Qi and Blood Deficient	4	The System identifies him as fox-spirit cursed, with only three years of lifespan remaining. He begins comprehending the Precept Breaking Saber Art by expending lifespan.
Nascent Body Tempering	7	His skin begins darkening, the first external sign of physical transformation toward Bronze Skin.
Body Tempering First Grade	14	Completes Copper Skin and becomes a formal ranked martial artist; his lifespan rises to 22 years.
Body Tempering Third Grade	26	Possesses roughly 1,000 jin of strength upon joining the Demon Suppressing Division’s training.
Body Tempering Fourth Grade	38	Scores 1,230 jin in assessment and is named a Class A Division Servant.
Body Tempering Sixth Grade	40	Advances two grades in one month through intensive training.
Body Tempering Seventh Grade	46	Reaches seventh grade after a week of pill-assisted cultivation.
Body Tempering Eighth Grade	51	Stands one step from the Muscle-Tendon Realm after two months of cultivation.
Body Tempering Ninth Grade	53	Perfects the final Body Tempering rank and prepares to challenge the Martial Master realm.
Muscle-Tendon Realm, First Grade	59	Refines Bone-Tendon Pills in seclusion and becomes a Martial Master.
Muscle-Tendon Realm, Second Grade	63	Advances while hunting demonic beasts; his Blood Flow Art reaches Minor Accomplishment.
Muscle-Tendon Realm, Third Grade	67	Breaks through after receiving cultivation funds and consuming Bone-Tendon Pills.
Muscle-Tendon Realm, Fourth Grade	75	Comprehends Tiger Roar Dragon Chant Fist and advances by sacrificing 20 years of lifespan.
Muscle-Tendon Realm, Sixth Grade	79	Consumes spiritual fruits and breaks through two grades in a single day; extracts Might of the Fierce Tiger from the Mountain-Carrying Tiger King.
Muscle-Tendon Realm, Eighth Grade	96	Advances with superior Third Rank Pills supplied by the Blackwater Division.
Muscle-Tendon Realm, Ninth Grade	101	Reaches the final Muscle-Tendon rank after consuming spiritual medicine and Bone Strengthening Pills.
Bone Forging Realm	101	Breakthrough shakes Blackwater City and greatly increases his base combat ability.
Bone Forging Third Grade	112	Reaches third grade through relentless saber drawing and Bone Tempering Pills.
Bone Forging Fourth Grade	117	Advances after slaying the Ice Bone Lion King and extracting its Ice Bone Trait.

Background / History

Lin Guanhuo survived a demon disaster that destroyed Dashizhen by gathering coal balls and selling them to a blacksmith. He eventually fled to Blackwater County and became a low-ranking official assigned to the county yamen’s Miscellaneous Room. 64

At the yamen, he worked alongside Zhou Kai and initially focused on enduring the city’s harsh conditions rather than changing them. The death of Zhou Kai at the hands of a demonic fox convinced him that martial arts were essential to survive. 1 4

While studying the salvaged Precept Breaking Saber Art, Lin awakened a System-like golden finger. It revealed that a fox-spirit curse had reduced his lifespan to three years, but also allowed him to exchange lifespan and accumulated Draw Sword counts for martial-art comprehension. 4

His rapid growth brought him into the Demon Suppressing Division. He was first invited by Bronze Badge Walker Chen Jianxing, then gained formal recognition as a Class A Division Servant and later earned a Bronze Badge through the monthly assessment. 25 38 52

Appearance

Lin Guanhuo is a young man whose unassuming appearance often causes others to underestimate him. He is described as handsome, while his bearing and saber aura leave experienced martial artists uneasy. 53 87 97

• Often wears a blue robe or green shirt and carries a long saber. 64 97
• His completed Copper Skin gives his body a bronze sheen. 14
• When using Golden Armor, his body takes on a golden, statue-like appearance. 45 105
• His presence can project intense Saber Qi before he even attacks. 97

Personality

Lin Guanhuo is calm, practical, and survival-oriented. Even as a low-ranking official, he accepted poor conditions without complaint and understood that ordinary people were vulnerable in a world ruled by demons and martial strength. 1

He is disciplined in cultivation, maintaining an unshakeable routine of saber drawing, medicinal baths, food, and pill refinement. Losses such as Zhou Kai’s and Li Miaomiao’s deaths reinforce his determination rather than breaking his composure. 10 46

Despite his rapid rise, he remains restrained before superiors and indifferent to wealth beyond what he considers fair. He accepts only the agreed payment for killing Mo Wencheng and refuses to abandon the Demon Suppressing Division merely for Luo Ziyan’s generous offer. 57 98

When facing enemies, Lin Guanhuo is decisive and merciless. He kills threats without hesitation, especially demons, traitors, and those who prey upon others. 63 107

Abilities & Skills

System / Draw Sword

Lin Guanhuo’s golden finger converts lifespan and Draw Sword counts into martial-art comprehension. Draw Sword counts are gained through successful saber draws and the slaying of demons or demonic beasts. 4 63 112

• Can spend lifespan to force rapid comprehension and advancement in martial arts. 15 67 75
• Draw Sword efficiency improves as his cultivation rises. 59 102 112
• Can extract martial arts, Traits, and supernatural abilities from slain demons. 79 116
• Lifespan is both a cultivation resource and a risk; early use of the System left him near death. 4

Precept Breaking Saber Art

A saber art centered on stripping away superficiality in pursuit of pure slaughter. It was Lin Guanhuo’s first martial art and eventually became a Golden Martial Art upon completion. 15 85

• Reached its fourth layer, Great Slaughter, after Lin spent ten years of lifespan. 15
• Generates saber energy and enables him to challenge stronger martial artists than his realm would normally allow. 10
• Reached complete mastery after intensive cultivation, turning gold in the System interface. 85
• Its completed form remains potent despite the art’s lower grade. 85

Demon Suppressing Saber

A Fourth-Rank superior saber art granted through the Demon Suppressing Division. Lin comprehended it in only three days and formed condensed saber qi. 66

• Blade Condensation creates a saber-shaped mass of force capable of killing ordinary third- and fourth-grade Martial Masters on contact. 66
• His condensed Saber Qi suppresses nearby sword qi. 66
• He reaches the eighth layer within roughly one year, producing eight light patterns. 116 120
• Uses the fifth layer to instantly kill Blood Spear Sect Great Elder Xue Hai. 107

Mountain Piercing Art — Golden Armor

A defensive martial art that evolves from dark scale-like armor into Golden Armor at Major Accomplishment. 45

• Golden Armor dramatically strengthens Lin’s physical defense. 45
• Lets him remain composed even against a first-grade Martial Master. 45
• Enhances his body into a golden, near-indestructible form during battle. 105

Blood Flow Art

A movement art extracted from the Blood-Eyed Ape Spirit. 79

• At Minor Accomplishment, makes Lin’s body light enough for brief gliding. 63
• Allows high-speed movement resembling a blood-red afterimage. 63
• Enables rapid travel over long distances. 57

Tiger Roar Dragon Chant Fist

A Third-Rank mid-tier fist art comprehended through a Martial Dao Jade Slip. 75

• Its strikes create fierce wind, scattered debris, and a tiger-roar-like sound. 75
• Used to shatter Xu Chen’s Blood Oath Demonic Spear and kill him with one palm strike. 92
• Combined with Golden Armor and Might of the Fierce Tiger to break Bai Wenzhou’s massive Sword Qi. 105

Might of the Fierce Tiger

A passive Trait extracted from the Mountain-Carrying Tiger King. 79

• Directly amplifies Lin’s physical strength without requiring activation. 79
• Strengthens the force of his saber arts and fist techniques. 79
• Reaches Great Perfection and becomes gold in the System interface. 117

Ice Bone

An advanced Trait extracted from the Ice Bone Lion King after Lin kills it. 116

• Classified by the System as an Advanced Trait. 117
• Reaches Minor Accomplishment alongside Lin’s advance to Bone Forging Fourth Grade. 117

Equipment / Items

• Long saber — his primary weapon and the focus of his Draw Sword training. 10 63
• Treasure saber — obtained as part of a mission bounty. 45
• Qi Boosting Powder — First Rank cultivation medicine used extensively during Body Tempering. 46 52
• Bone-Tendon Pills — Third Rank pills used to enter and progress through the Muscle-Tendon Realm. 59 63
• Bone Tempering Pills — cultivation pills used during Bone Forging. 112

Relationships

• Zhou Kai — Former yamen colleague and friend. Zhou Kai’s death by a demonic fox drives Lin to pursue martial strength. 1 4
• Li Hu — Former Miscellaneous Room colleague and enduring friend. Lin gives him silver and later agrees to help when he is cursed by Su Li’er. 58 59 85
• Chen Jianxing — Bronze Badge Walker who invites Lin into the Demon Suppressing Division; they address one another as brothers. 25
• Zhou Cang — Demon Suppressing Division instructor who supports Lin’s early training and later shares his grief over Li Miaomiao’s death with him. 46
• Ye Nantian — Commander-in-Chief of the Blackwater Division and a major patron of Lin’s growth. He recognizes Lin’s potential and intends to send him to greater opportunities in Kaiyang. 64 116
• Ye Yinyue — Silver Badge agent who recruits Lin into her group. She suspects he was the mysterious expert who saved her during the Blood-Eyed Ape Spirit mission. 46 67
• Chu Yang — A rival Silver Badge agent whose envy turns into betrayal when he uses a Berserk Beast Pill to lure demonic beasts toward Lin. 67 79
• Luo Ziyan — Eldest daughter of the Luohe Martial Arts School. She attempts to recruit Lin with an elder position, resources, and a Third Rank spiritual medicine. 97 98
• Little Mute / Momo — Lin’s mute personal servant at Layered Cloud Pavilion. He later gives her the name Momo. 95 101

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Miscellaneous Room and Fox Curse — Works as a low-ranking yamen official, loses Zhou Kai to a demonic fox, and awakens the System while suffering from a lifespan-draining curse. 1 4
• First Martial Rise — Learns the Precept Breaking Saber Art, defeats local threats, completes Copper Skin, and overturns Huang Dazui’s control over the Miscellaneous Room. 14 15
• Demon Suppressing Division Recruitment — Receives Chen Jianxing’s recommendation, enters the Division, and rapidly rises from Class A Servant to Bronze Badge holder. 25 38 52
• Blackwater Bounty Missions — Hunts demons, kills Mo Wencheng for Zhao Mu, and uses the rewards to break into the Muscle-Tendon Realm. 57 59
• Silver Badge Ascendancy — Develops saber qi, masters the Demon Suppressing Saber, and surpasses Chu Yang’s status among the Division’s younger agents. 66 67
• Mountain-Carrying Tiger King Incident — Slays the Tiger King, gains Might of the Fierce Tiger, and survives Chu Yang’s attempt to have demonic beasts kill him. 79
• Blood Spear Sect Conflict — Kills Xu Chen in a public duel, defeats Bone Forging opponents, and becomes a major reason the Blood Spear Sect retreats from open conflict. 92 95
• Ice Bone Lion King Battle — Risks his life to slay the Blood Quenching Realm Ice Bone Lion King, protecting Blackwater City and gaining the Ice Bone Trait. 115 116
• Kaiyang Prefectural Division — Demonstrates eight Demon Suppressing Saber light patterns before Gangqi Realm master Cao Wendao, confirming his extraordinary talent. 120
• Tianlai Division Challenge — Defeats Tianlai Division’s three leading prodigies simultaneously using only his fingers. 129

Notable Quotes

“Only by practicing martial arts can I live a decent life in these chaotic times!” 4

“I have a blade... that can split open the heavens!” 115

“No matter how peerless your divine skill! I’ll break it with one punch!” 105