Lin Mu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Mu (林木)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heavenly Court (founder) 105 106
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; Artifact Refiner; founder and leader of the Heavenly Court
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
One-Star Dou Emperor	2	System-granted starting cultivation; lacked cultivated techniques and battle skills at the time.
Peak Three-Star Dou Emperor	14	Reached after refining the Yin Yang Twin Flames for a month.
Peak Four-Star Dou Emperor	49	Cultivated the Chaos Green Lotus Flame, which also tempered his body.
Five-Star Dou Emperor	79	Aura returned to this level after expending massive lightning energy against Protector Wu.
Eight-Star Dou Emperor	100	Broke through after the Ancient Battlefield conflict; his eyes became star-like following the Star-eyed man's sacrifice.
Nine-Star Dou Emperor	108	Reached after six months of seclusion while opening a second Six Paths small world and absorbing the Merit Golden Flame.
Dou Ancestor	110	Returned to the Heavenly Court having completed the breakthrough.
Eight-Star Dou Ancestor	140 152 160	Awakened from a thousand-year reincarnation with an evolved physique; later climbed Heavenly Thunder Mountain at this level.
Nine-Star Dou Ancestor	162	Advanced while cultivating on Heavenly Thunder Mountain; simultaneously activated the Heavenly Lightning Indestructible Armor.
Dou Venerate	189	Broke through after absorbing the World-Purifying White Flame and opened a third Six Paths world.

Background / History

Lin Mu arrived in the Jia Ma Empire with System-granted One-Star Dou Emperor strength. He intervened in Nalan Yanran's dispute with Xiao Yan, helped establish the Three-Year Pact, and took residence with the Xiao Family while expressing interest in guiding Xiao Yan. Witnessing Xiao Yan become Yao Lao's disciple rewarded him with the Six Paths Samsara Method. 2

After cultivating the method, Lin Mu's formerly attribute-less Dou Qi transformed into a mysterious chaos-like power. Its manifestation formed six interconnected but incomplete small worlds within him, and the aura leaking from his cultivation blanketed Wutan City in dark clouds. 3

He entered the Monster Beast Mountain Range to defeat the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, then later pursued cultivation resources in the Lightning Swamp. There, he refined the Yin Yang Twin Flames, trained the Nine Thousand Lightning Arts, and began integrating elemental powers into the Six Paths Samsara Method. 4 14 15 18

Lin Mu became an Artifact Refiner after giving Yao Lao the fragment of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map. He forged the Purple Spirit Sword, honored his agreement with Hai Bodong by refining a peak third-grade thunder spear, and later advanced through fourth-, fifth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade refinement. 8 10 16 55 118 161 229

His conflicts with the Hall of Souls and Misty Cloud Sect escalated after he defeated Protector Wu. Yun Yun subsequently granted him distinguished-guest access to the Misty Cloud Sect, while Lin Mu's victory established his reputation as someone capable of suppressing Dou Ancestors while still a Dou Emperor. 59 61 63

Following further battles against demonic creatures, Lin Mu chose to establish a force in the Jia Ma Empire. Xiao Yi Xian proposed its name, Heavenly Court; Lin Mu declared that its purpose would be to slay demonic creatures. 83 105 106

During a thousand-year reincarnation experience, Lin Mu realized that every life remained his own and comprehended Reincarnation. Upon awakening, Chaos Qi and Primordial Qi had merged into his cultivation, evolving his Innate Sacred Body into the Chaos Sacred Body. 140

Appearance

Lin Mu initially appears to be about eighteen years old despite possessing Dou Emperor cultivation. 2

• Black-and-white Dou Qi wings that continuously shift like Yin and Yang, representing the Six Paths Samsara Method. 3
• Star-like eyes resembling an endless starry sky after receiving the Star-eyed man's power. 100
• Golden blood energy and radiant physical body after attaining Sacred Body minor accomplishment. 118
• Wears the Heavenly Lightning Indestructible Armor after activating it with Heavenly Thunder power. 162

Personality

Lin Mu is independent and strongly dislikes being constrained by organizations. He declined Yun Yun's invitation to join the Misty Cloud Sect and later founded the Heavenly Court on his own terms. 49 105

He is practical in negotiations and keeps his promises, demonstrated by leaving Hai Bodong a sixth-tier Magic Core as collateral and later returning to forge his weapon. 11 16 He can also be ruthless toward direct threats: Jialie Ao, Yan Luo Tian, Bing He, and Thunder Venerate were all killed after opposing or pursuing him. 8 101 142

Despite this ruthlessness, Lin Mu respects the dead and refused to turn a fallen Great Thousand Worlds cultivator's skeleton into a puppet, instead burying it properly. 233

Abilities & Skills

Six Paths Samsara Method

Lin Mu's primary cultivation method transforms his Dou Qi into chaos-like Yin Yang power and manifests six evolving small worlds within his body. 3

• Can integrate Heavenly Flames and other elemental powers into individual small worlds. 18
• Opened his first small world by merging the Yin Yang Twin Flames. 18
• Opened a second small world through the Merit Golden Flame. 108
• Opened a third small world upon breaking into the Dou Venerate realm with the World-Purifying White Flame. 189
• Enables techniques including Reincarnation, Six Paths Samsara Fist, and Green Lotus, Six Paths Sky Burning. 4 59 155 194

Heavenly Flames

Lin Mu controls several powerful flames that strengthen his body, cultivation, and techniques.

• Yin Yang Twin Flames — Refined in the Lightning Swamp; contain mutated lightning power and formed the foundation of his first small world. 14 18
• Chaos Green Lotus Flame — Strengthened Lin Mu to the peak of Four-Star Dou Emperor and tempered his Sacred Body. 49
• Merit Golden Flame — Opens his second small world; purifies the virtuous but becomes divine punishment against those depleted of merit. 108
• World-Purifying White Flame — Used to break through into the Dou Venerate realm and cleanse Demonic Qi. 189 190
• Nihility Devouring Flame — Used as the first layer of the Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations. 167

Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations

A flame-based amplification technique inherited from Blazing Flame Valley. Lin Mu is exceptionally compatible with its complete form. 146

• Uses the Nihility Devouring Flame, Chaos Green Lotus Flame, and Merit Golden Flame for three consecutive transformations. 153 170
• Can raise his combat strength across major realm gaps, including from Six-Star Dou Venerate to Half-Saint. 231
• Places severe strain on his body when combined with the Heavenly Lightning Indestructible Armor. 170

Lightning Arts

Lin Mu cultivates several lightning-based methods, particularly effective in thunder-rich environments.

• Nine Thousand Lightning Arts — Grants extreme movement speed; initial mastery gave him speed comparable to ordinary Dou Ancestors. 15
• Heavenly Thunder Scripture — Draws and controls surrounding lightning, including lightning from the Lightning Swamp. 55 78
• Kun Peng Method — Produces Kunpeng Wings and near-instantaneous movement; used to pursue fleeing opponents such as Yan Luo Tian and Thunder Venerate. 77 101 142
• Heavenly Lightning Indestructible Armor — Activated at Heavenly Thunder Mountain; massively enhances his aura and defensive capacity. 162

Sacred Physique

Lin Mu's body evolved from the Innate Sacred Body into the Chaos Sacred Body after his reincarnation realization. 61 140

• Possesses golden blood energy and exceptional physical resilience. 96 118
• Withstood heavenly tribulation directly and attacked the tribulation lightning head-on. 118
• Can unleash enough physical force to shatter space during combat. 152 219
• Supports the burden of his multiple flame and lightning techniques, though full-power combinations still strain him. 171 170

Soul Power and Heavenly Soul Body

Lin Mu possesses unusually powerful Soul Power, which he uses for artifact refinement and combat. 55

• Reached the Heavenly Soul Realm at Nine-Star Dou Ancestor, a level normally associated with some Dou Saints. 162
• Began cultivating the Heavenly Soul Body, which requires Spirit Realm Soul Power. 153
• Uses Soul Power to control flames, refine artifacts, and form arrays. 55 80 190

Artifact Refining

Lin Mu received Artifact Refining as a System-granted profession and steadily developed it into one of his principal paths. 8

• Reached third-grade after forging the Purple Spirit Sword. 10
• Reached fourth-grade upon refining the Lightning Bracelet. 55
• Reached fifth-grade after re-refining the Azure Flame Sword and Lightning Bracelet with Merit Golden Flame. 118
• Reached seventh-grade at Heavenly Thunder Mountain. 161
• Reached eighth-grade after refining the Netherworld Saint's Staff. 229

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Azure Flame Sword / Azure Flame Greatsword — Flame-based sword used against Protector Wu and other powerful enemies; later re-refined with Merit Golden Flame. 59 118
• Lightning Bracelet — Grade 4 lightning weapon that can manifest from Lin Mu's wrist during battle. 55
• Purple Spirit Sword — Third-grade artifact forged using Purple Spirit Crystals; temporarily offered to Hai Bodong during their negotiation. 10 11
• Heavenly Spirit Sword — Powerful sword used alongside his highest-level flame transformations. 170 193
• Heavenly Lightning Indestructible Armor — Ancient lightning armor acquired from Maple Forest City's Death Arena and later awakened at Heavenly Thunder Mountain. 152 156 162
• Netherworld Saint's Staff — Eighth-grade weapon subdued by Lin Mu after a heavenly tribulation. 229
• Training Sword Embryo — System reward earned after reaching the summit of Heavenly Thunder Mountain. 160

Relationships

• Xiao Yan — Initially aided Xiao Yan during the Three-Year Pact dispute; Xiao Yan later calls him “Big Brother” and expresses gratitude for his support. 2 18
• Yao Lao — Began wary of Lin Mu, but later encouraged Xiao Yan to address Lin Mu as brother in exchange for the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map. 2 8
• Xiao Yi Xian — Close companion, Heavenly Court associate, and later wife in Lin Mu's recalled previous life; Lin Mu consistently prioritizes her safety. 83 140 142
• Cai Lin / Medusa — Lin Mu offered to help her evolve further; in a previous life, they married after he aided her evolution with the Seven-Colored Spirit Flame. 61 140
• Yun Yun — Ally who assisted him against Protector Wu, later made him a distinguished guest of the Misty Cloud Sect, and supplied Magic Cores for his refinement. 59 61 229
• Hai Bodong — Negotiating ally who supplied the Lightning Swamp map; Lin Mu later fulfilled his promise by refining a thunder spear for him. 11 16
• Lei Ying — Thunder Clan patriarch who recognized Lin Mu's potential, allowed him to cultivate on Heavenly Thunder Mountain, and sparred with him. 160 162 163
• Tang Zhen — Blazing Flame Valley Master who gave Lin Mu the Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations in gratitude. 140 146
• Mo Yu — Maple Forest City Lord and recurring sparring opponent; Lin Mu acquired the Heavenly Lightning Indestructible Armor through her Death Arena. 152 153

Story Role / Major Arcs

Jia Ma Empire

• Intervenes in the Xiao Family's conflict with Nalan Yanran and gains the Six Paths Samsara Method. 2
• Defeats the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King and begins pursuing stronger cultivation resources. 3 4
• Refines the Yin Yang Twin Flames in the Lightning Swamp and trains the Nine Thousand Lightning Arts. 14 15
• Becomes an Artifact Refiner and forges weapons for himself and Hai Bodong. 8 10 16

Misty Cloud Sect and Hall of Souls

• Defeats Hall of Souls agents, including Protector Wu, with Yun Yun and the Misty Cloud Sect's support. 59 79
• Gains recognition as a combatant capable of defeating Dou Ancestors despite being a Dou Emperor. 61 63
• Defeats Yan Luo Tian of the Golden Goose Sect after the latter seeks revenge. 100 101

Founding the Heavenly Court

• Decides to form a faction after repeated conflicts with demonic creatures and the Hall of Souls. 79 105
• Names the faction Heavenly Court at Xiao Yi Xian's suggestion and recruits major Jia Ma Empire forces. 105 106
• Defines the faction's purpose as the extermination of demonic creatures. 105

Reincarnation and Middle Continent

• Experiences and comprehends a thousand-year cycle of reincarnation, awakening with the Chaos Sacred Body. 139 140
• Obtains the Heavenly Lightning Indestructible Armor and cultivates at Heavenly Thunder Mountain. 152 159 162
• Breaks through to Dou Venerate by absorbing the World-Purifying White Flame. 189
• Continues fighting Half-Saint-level demon commanders while seeking greater treasures and power. 194 233

Trivia

• Lin Mu gave the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map fragment to Yao Lao because the System had already recorded its information and offering it away could trigger a special reward. 7 8
• His first attempt at artifact refinement failed because his overbearing Dou Qi melted ordinary metal instantly. 8
• He chose the apparently tattered Heavenly Lightning Indestructible Armor over more visibly valuable Death Arena prizes. 152
• His ultimate goal for the Heavenly Court is for its name to resound throughout the Great Thousand Worlds. 105