Lu Lin

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lu Lin (陆林)
Alias(es)	A Lin Ba; Phoenix / Teacher Phoenix
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Liu's Martial Arts School; Dragon Saber Squad; Genius Training Camp; Sacred Martial Pavilion Academy; Martial Fighting Department
Occupation/Role	Martial Artist; Mentalist; saber instructor; class monitor; Masai's sword technique teacher
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 15

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Advanced Martial Disciple	15	Possesses Level 4 simplified Golden Bell Shield and Mad Ox Strength Fist; requests a Qi and Blood cultivation technique after reaching 1,200 kg punch force.
Beginner Martial Artist	27	Condenses Vitality Power; Thousand Layered Breathing Technique reaches Layer 3, Dragon Roar Golden Bell Shield reaches Layer 2, and Sky Breaking Thirteen Slashes begins at Layer 1.
Mid-level Martial Artist	43	Sky Breaking Thirteen Slashes reaches Layer 4, increasing attack power by up to five times; Mad Ox Strength Fist reaches Layer 4.
Low-level Martial Master	137	Thousand Layered Breathing Technique reaches its sixth-layer maximum; Dragon Roar Golden Bell Shield reaches Layer 6.
Mid-level Martial Master	242	After intensive overnight cultivation, Half Moon reaches Layer 4, while Cold Star and Diamond Star Kick reach Layer 2.
High-level Martial Master	250	Advances on the eve of the Twelve Cities Training Camp Challenge.
Martial King	327	Condenses a Virtual Core through the Thousand Layered Alchemy Technique and refines the Iron Pincer Emperor's Monster Core; Gravity evolves to include Repulsion.
Martial King with Martial God-level striking power	341	Records 89.8 million kg at 30% power and 158.9 million kg at full power.
Lava Level Two	572	Advances after drinking a Cosmic Energy-rich beverage during his spar with Masai.
Peak Lava Level	634	Masai states that Lu Lin has advanced from Lava Level Two to the peak of Lava Level.
Great Dao fluctuation	754	Crosses a stage and reaches a peak in a single day while at Lava Level Nine; creates a Great Dao fluctuation.

Background / History

Lu Lin came from an ordinary family and worked at Liu's Martial Arts School throughout high school, contributing part of his wages to household expenses rather than relying on his parents. His rapid rise began after his talent awakened; he became a Martial Artist only days after his Martial Arts Examination punch force had been below 1,000 kg. 107 538

After surviving an attempted murder, he returned home carrying four F-grade Battle Sabers taken from his attackers. He entrusted the sabers to his younger brother Lu Qi, telling him not to fear future trouble. 15

His unusual defensive talent and rapid growth earned him the support of Liu's Martial Arts School. Liu Qinglong upgraded his contract to formal Martial Artist status, granting Lu Lin a Qingyun Garden apartment, a 50,000-yuan monthly salary, and access to high-grade techniques. 17 Lu Lin chose the Thousand Layered Breathing Technique, Sky Breaking Thirteen Slashes, and Dragon Roar Golden Bell Shield despite warnings about the breathing technique's difficulty. 18

He joined the Dragon Saber Squad as a Free Martial Artist, passed Zhou Shenming's assessment through his offense and durability, and later crossed Baiyin Mountain alone. 31 93 His experiences outside the city brought him equipment, monster cores, dangerous enemies, and a growing reputation among martial artists. 87

At the Genius Training Camp, Lu Lin became class monitor and established his authority by defeating more than a hundred students and nine Martial Masters. 167 168 He later entered the Sacred Martial Pavilion Academy, where his self-taught combat style, exceptional body refinement, and Mentalist abilities drew the attention of Jiang Yu, Xueye, and Zhou Shuping. 664 667 670

Personality

Lu Lin is diligent, practical, and strongly motivated by the need to protect those close to him. He consistently treats advancement as a means to secure resources, confront threats, and improve his family's circumstances. 29 241 348

He is grateful toward mentors and allies who invest in him, including Li Jiangtao, Liu Qinglong, Liu Yan, and Ren Tian. 17 27 224 He also shows restraint when possible: rather than allowing Luan Yuping to die in battle, he uses blessings to heal him despite being attacked. 345

His combat demeanor can be ruthless. He breaks Sun Zijing's spirit without physically injuring him and kills the seven Sakura martial artists who endanger his instructors. 240 256 The deaths of Long Ao and his companions leave him furious and determined to grow stronger enough to pursue Sanjo Jiro. 240 241

Abilities & Skills

Body Refinement and Defensive Techniques

Lu Lin's defensive foundation is the Golden Bell Shield lineage. His Dragon Roar Golden Bell Shield is a Profound-grade top-tier technique derived from the ordinary Golden Bell Shield and is especially suited to his talent. 17

• Uses enemy attacks as training stimuli to raise Dragon Roar Golden Bell Shield proficiency. 167
• Withstands the Hidden Strength contained in Wen Ziyou's punches. 167
• Passed the Dragon Saber Squad's durability assessment. 31
• Possesses physical fitness comparable to an Eternal Immortal. 666 667

Thousand Layered Breathing Technique

A cultivation method Lu Lin selected despite its exceptional difficulty. It automatically improved while he wore weights and eventually enabled him to form a Virtual Core. 18 27 327

• Reached the sixth-layer maximum by the time he was a Low-level Martial Master. 137
• Used the Thousand Layered Alchemy Technique to condense a Virtual Core and advance to Martial King. 327
• Retains enough mastery to cultivate its first level to completion even without the system in another body. 714

Saber Arts

Lu Lin specializes in saber combat and has been recognized as an extraordinary blade cultivator. 490 583

• Sky Breaking Thirteen Slashes — Reached Layer 4, granting attacks up to a fivefold increase in power. 43
• Half Moon Saber Technique — An Earth-grade technique cultivated successfully in a single day; its simplified cultivation requires moonlight. 224 237 241
• Dragon Yu Heavenly Saber Art — Improved through consecutive Duel Stage matches; later comprehended its profound meaning, A Thread of Sky. 659 663
• Blood Saber Art — Comprehended the profound meaning One Strike to Seal the Throat. 663
• Blade Intent — Demonstrated a new understanding during Black Dragon Tower training. 672
• His technical knowledge and combat timing allow him to guide Masai despite Masai's superior Origin Peak cultivation. 572

Mentalist Abilities

Lu Lin is both a Martial Artist and a powerful Mentalist, a fact initially concealed from some associates. 636 670

• Uses Mental Power in combat, though he defeated an Origin Point Level Nine opponent without relying on it. 663
• Jiang Yu identifies Mental Power cultivation as a central part of his future training. 664
• Is considered suitable for elite Mental Power methods, though dangerous options such as Chaos, Star Dust, and Time were presented only as a test of his disposition. 670 671

Gravity and Repulsion

After refining the Iron Pincer Emperor's Monster Core, Lu Lin's innate Gravity ability evolved to include Repulsion. 327

• Can manipulate objects through the evolved ability. 327
• Can fly, though he initially needs practice to maintain stable control. 327

Blessing and Healing Techniques

Lu Lin can heal injuries and assist others in overcoming cultivation barriers through blessing-based techniques. 345 486

• Heals Zhao Futu's injuries using the Blessing Technique. 636
• Helps Zong Yue and Xiang Shan advance to Martial God. 486
• Helps sixteen peak Martial Kings advance to Martial God within two months. 490
• Intends to use his abilities to help his mother Chen Xiaoyan pursue Martial King and Martial God realms. 348

Life Fire

Life Fire allows Lu Lin to divine futures and, at higher proficiency, observe life states. 290

• Reached the Sixth Layer while divining Lu Qi's future. 290
• Can perceive another person's life state if their cultivation is not too far above his own. 290

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dragon Roar Golden Bell Shield manual — Profound-grade top-tier defensive technique. 17 18
• F-grade Battle Sabers — Four sabers obtained after surviving an attempted murder. 15
• A-Class Battle Saber — Used to overcome Tong Qiang's shield defense; later borrows another for Dragon Sparrow Mountain training. 201 256
• Blood Drinker — S-Class Combat Saber recovered from Xu Kun's Storage Ring. 87
• Fish Scale Blade — Weapon once used by an Eternal Immortal-level expert; cannot be safely handled without special gloves. 303
• SS-Class long spear — Kept as a potential trump card. 222
• Consciousness Entry Equipment — Rare virtual-reality training equipment entrusted to him by Liu Yan. 223 224
• Storage Ring — Used to keep valuable equipment, including the Fish Scale Blade. 303

Relationships

• Lu Qi — Younger brother. Lu Lin protects and motivates him; later helps facilitate Lu Qi's advancement to Martial King. 15 29 348
• Chen Xiaoyan — Mother. Lu Lin promises to help fulfill her long-held dream of martial advancement. 348
• Lu Ping — Father. Lu Lin supported the household financially during high school; Lu Ping later thanks him for his own training progress. 416 538
• Liu Weiran — Close companion and eventual romantic partner. She trains alongside him, regards him as someone to catch up to, and later attends his wedding. 26 348 514
• Li Jiangtao — Early mentor and Hall Master who recognizes Lu Lin's potential and brings him to Liu Qinglong. 17 18
• Liu Qinglong — Vice Hall Master and benefactor who grants Lu Lin exceptional treatment and resources. 17 105
• Liu Yan — Genius Training Camp instructor. She appoints him class monitor, provides high-grade techniques and Consciousness Entry Equipment, and conceals his strength for strategic reasons. 167 223 240
• Ren Tian — Dragon Saber Squad comrade and sparring partner who repeatedly gives Lu Lin substantial tips. 20 27 31
• Zhou Shenming — Captain of the Dragon Saber Squad who accepts Lu Lin after testing his defense and offense. 31
• Masai — Student and sparring partner. Lu Lin becomes his sword technique teacher after earning his respect in battle. 572 633 634
• Xueye — Influential mentor who recognizes Lu Lin's potential, supports his cultivation, and appoints him to teach Masai. 630 633
• Jiang Yu — Martial Fighting Department head who designs Lu Lin's cultivation plan around Mental Power, body refinement, and combat experience. 664
• Zhao Futu — Academy companion whom Lu Lin heals and studies with. 636
• Long Ao — Fallen trainee whose death motivates Lu Lin's vow to pursue Sanjo Jiro. 240 241

Story Role / Major Arcs

Liu's Martial Arts School

Lu Lin's defensive talent earns him respect at the school and leads to a formal Martial Artist contract, elite manuals, housing, and support for his family. 15 17 18

Dragon Saber Squad and Baiyin Mountain

After joining the Dragon Saber Squad, Lu Lin enters the wilderness, crosses Baiyin Mountain alone, and gains powerful weapons and resources from Xu Kun's Storage Ring. 31 87 93

Genius Training Camp

Lu Lin becomes class monitor, defeats challengers to establish his authority, trains against his classmates to strengthen Dragon Roar Golden Bell Shield, and receives Earth-grade techniques from Liu Yan. 167 168 223 224

Twelve Training Camps Conflict

He defeats seven Sakura martial artists who use Orochimaru of the Eight Branches, saving the instructors. After finding Long Ao's group dead, he vows to avenge them by finding Sanjo Jiro. 240 241

Martial King Advancement

Lu Lin condenses a Virtual Core, refines the Iron Pincer Emperor's Monster Core, evolves Gravity into Gravity and Repulsion, and reaches Martial King. 327

Sacred Martial Pavilion Academy

Under the aliases Phoenix and Teacher Phoenix, Lu Lin gains Xueye's favor, teaches Masai, joins the Martial Fighting Department, dominates the Duel Stage, and develops his saber arts through the Black Dragon Tower. 572 633 659 663 667

Trivia

• Lu Lin's virtual-reality identity is A Lin Ba, a name that becomes known after clearing Level 40 of 100 Levels for Real Men. 224 241
• He has an unusually large appetite; after eating twenty fried dough sticks and five cups of soy milk, he considers himself only three-tenths full. 15
• He initially failed to cultivate Clear Strength despite two months of training, while Liu Weiran learned it quickly. 490 491
• Lu Lin is capable of deciphering ancient Long Yu-era inscriptions, including a metal plate diary and a metal broom inscription. 424