Ling Yun

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ling Yun (凌云) 3
Alias(es)	Ancient Underworld King; Lord Ghost Cry; King of Hell; Supreme Emperor Lord 96 377 416 735
Gender	Male
Affiliation	President of Yuexia Entertainment; chairman of the Moonlight Group 434 1750
Occupation/Role	Father, cultivator, physician, alchemist, businessman, and head of the Ling Family 1232 1817
Status	Alive 1900
First Appearance	Chapter 3: “Goodbye Daughter” 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First Demonic Form	191	Activated while confronting Ye Lingyun; Ling Yun is shrouded in black and red energy and develops blood-red eyes.
Winged form	709	Manifests wings and a golden figure while fighting multiple Immortal Emperors and Old Man Tianqi.
Supreme Emperor Lord	735	Operates openly under the title while using the Purple Firmament Divine Flame, lightning, and sword techniques against the Heavenly Gate.
Demon form — Peak True God	1043	Defeats the True God Cang Hai Hua Yu and forms shields spanning tens of thousands of miles.
Divine form	1604	Kills Xiaoyao Demon Lord, Hanxue Demon Lord, and Yutian Demon Lord in succession.

Background

Ling Yun possesses the memories of a Great Emperor, which allow him to recognize people from his past with exceptional precision. After returning to modern life, he changes his long-haired, outdated appearance so he will not frighten Qianqian, then sells diamonds to secure money for their household. 3 8

Many families in the Capital City believed Ling Yun had disappeared or died. His ancient identity resurfaces when Elder Xu recognizes him as the Ancient Underworld King. 96 482

Ling Yun's dark second personality, Ye Lingyun, was created from the Ancient Underworld King's heart demon, born from heavy killing, longing for his daughter, and the side effects of a clone. Ye Lingyun once controlled Ling Yun's body for days, created the Demonic Forbidden Canon, and became the source of Ling Yun's reputation as a sinner. 177 Ye Lingyun is not a separate stranger but another side of Ling Yun, with access to his knowledge, techniques, and sealed memories. 191

Appearance

Ling Yun is consistently described as exceptionally handsome, fair-skinned, and youthful-looking. He can radically alter his presentation, from modern suits to black ancient-style robes and disguises.

• Initially had long hair and wore strange clothes that made him resemble an actor. 3
• Cut and dyed his hair after returning to modern life. 3
• Has clear skin, a sculpted appearance, dimples, and small canine teeth. 8 231 998
• Often wears black clothing and an Ice Soul Mask when acting as a major cultivator. 264 951
• His hair turns white after sacrificing his youth to save the little ones. 848
• Can disguise himself as “One-eyed Dragon” so completely that even the Heavenly Dao cannot detect him. 1806

Personality

Ling Yun is usually calm, dismissive of intimidation, and reluctant to explain himself to people he considers beneath his notice. He describes himself as “neither good nor evil,” and his actions support that self-assessment: he can show immense compassion to strangers, but he is merciless toward enemies who threaten his family or provoke him. 509 1432 1777

He values trust strongly. When handing two diamonds to Manager Zhang after meeting him only twice, he states that he does not use people he does not trust and does not doubt those he does use. 17

As a father, Ling Yun is affectionate, patient, and protective, but he also disciplines Qianqian when she misuses her powers. He regularly cooks, tells stories, teaches the children martial arts, medicine, songs, and practical safety lessons. 449 746 862 1013 1786

Ling Yun also has a playful, self-deprecating sense of humor. He mocks Ning Yuan’s wealth by claiming that his own vehicle is a “shopping cart,” then lets An Qing’s response humiliate his rival. 231

Abilities & Skills

Immortal Body and Regeneration

Ling Yun possesses an immortal body with extreme durability, recovery, poison resistance, and regenerative ability.

• Remains unharmed by an energy attack that should have killed an ordinary Immortal Emperor. 415
• Instantly regenerates a severed arm after Hurricane God cuts it off. 1491
• Can heal injuries that appear fatal within moments. 1142
• Is naturally immune to poisons, including the nineteen poisons mixed into Silver Spirit’s Black Demon Fist. 1547
• His youth can be consumed as a cost for protecting the little ones, leaving his hair white. 848

Demonic and Divine Transformations

Ling Yun can enter demonic forms that drastically amplify his combat ability.

• His First Demonic Form produces black and red energy and blood-red eyes. 191
• His winged form allows him to confront Immortal Emperors and Old Man Tianqi at Divine Peak. 709
• His demon form reaches Peak True God strength against Cang Hai Hua Yu. 1043
• His divine form is powerful enough to kill three Demon Lords consecutively. 1604

Elemental and Energy Techniques

Ling Yun commands multiple destructive energies and can combine them into higher-level attacks.

• God Slaying Thunder Flame — fuses god-destroying lightning with Netherflame, breaking the Hall Master’s twenty-six Body Integration attacks. 415
• Purple Firmament Divine Flame — used alongside lightning to destroy Yidu City and kill Immortal Emperors. 735
• Heaven Destroying Palm — a God-tier palm technique capable of overpowering Silver Spirit. 1547
• Five Elements Technique — can transform objects into dragons; Ling Yun teaches it to Qianqian. 745
• Great Flame Burst — destroys Skull City and annihilates its Ghost Guards. 377
• Ling Yun’s rage can darken the sky and call down lightning strong enough to kill Crimson gang members. 27

Swordsmanship

Ling Yun is an elite sword cultivator whose techniques can overwhelm enemies far above his apparent cultivation.

• Stops an Immortal Emperor’s sword between two fingers, snaps the blade, and shatters the attacker’s arm. 709
• Uses One Sword to Rule the World against the Yellow Springs Guards. 1286
• Uses Crescent Moon Slash to split the Monster Domain and free the Black Feather Dragon. 1589
• Uses eleven consecutive sword strikes to condense a single pale-blue sword qi attack. 1559
• His Death Vortex can trap opponents, though Wan Tai is able to break it. 1331

Spatial, Formation, and Creation Arts

Ling Yun can travel, imprison enemies, and reshape large-scale environments through spatial and divine techniques.

• Opens black holes for teleportation between worlds and locations. 62
• Creates the Heaven and Earth Prison to trap Zhao Ritian. 96
• Uses a divine soul phantom to establish a formation around the City of Sin. 1329
• Creates an entirely new Nine Heavens in less than twenty minutes. 1025
• Builds powerful defensive shields that extend for tens of thousands of miles. 1043

Medicine, Alchemy, and Crafting

Ling Yun is a divine doctor and Supreme-level alchemist with expertise in acupuncture, pills, physique cultivation, and forging.

• Cures Old Master Shen’s heart disease through acupuncture, leaving hospital staff unable to explain the medical report. 1232
• Treats Cui Fen with a single silver needle, curing an illness she believed to be cancer. 455
• Achieves a 100% pill-completion rate and refines a Dantian-repairing pill in under two hours. 737
• Creates a True Immortal-level physical body for Ji Wushuang. 571
• Forges Little Irene’s Taixu Divine Armor into a skirt for her. 1306
• Teaches alchemy to Long Yanran and permits Song Yili to learn alchemy despite refusing to accept her as a disciple. 1112 1786

Music, Cooking, and Business

Ling Yun combines supernatural power with practical artistic and commercial skills.

• Impresses An Qing and a restaurant crowd with his piano performance. 231
• Writes songs for An Qing, teaches children’s songs, and helps Yuexia Entertainment recruit talent. 298 863
• Regularly cooks for his family and is noted for food containing Spiritual Energy. 46 238
• Develops a plan to undermine the Li Group by leaking internal information and destabilizing its personnel. 650
• Takes responsibility for the Moonlight Group’s collapse by arranging work and support for its employees. 1777

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ice Soul Mask — conceals Ling Yun’s face and identity while he acts as the Divine Lord or Supreme Emperor Lord. 264 837
• Demon sword — drawn from the void during his battle with Old Man Tianqi. 708
• Immortal artifact sword — used to defeat the Demon Kings accompanying Silver Spirit. 1546
• Paradise Bird — a bird with the bloodline of a Five-Colored Divine Phoenix, captured as a pet for his daughter. 62

Relationships

• Ling Yueqian / Qianqian — daughter; Ling Yun raises her, teaches her combat and medicine, and disciplines her use of power. 17 449 746
• An Qing — wife and mother of Qianqian; their relationship develops from college acquaintances into a family partnership. 163 718
• Lin Qiuyan — mother; she reunites with Ling Yun after learning that she has a granddaughter. 17 21
• Ling Tianyang — father; supports Ling Yun against criticism from the Ling Family. 1167
• Ling Wensong — grandfather; appoints Ling Yun as head of the Ling Family before his death. 1817
• Long Beibei — goddaughter; Ling Yun’s essence blood restored her body, making their current DNA register as father and daughter. 328 1788
• Long Yanran — trusted ally, caregiver to the children, and alchemy student. 1112 1786
• Zhao Xin — friend and ally; Ling Yun gives him a battle saber, jade slip, and healing pills. 62
• Qin Lan — business partner and protected associate; Ling Yun funds her Guanghua Group share acquisition and gives her a protective charm. 865 882
• Ye Lingyun — Ling Yun’s dark second personality and sealed counterpart; they share a body, history, techniques, and unresolved hostility. 177 191
• Hua Xiyan — old acquaintance whom Ling Yun saves and provides with cultivation techniques. 415 416

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Modern-life rebuilding — Ling Yun returns to a contemporary life centered on raising Qianqian, securing money through diamonds, moving into a villa, and reconnecting with Lin Qiuyan. 3 17 21
• Blue Star protector — He publicly reveals terrifying abilities through the Crimson incident, the revival of Long Beibei, and his defense of the villa against armed attackers. 27 46
• Identity resurgence — Figures from the cultivation world recognize him as the Ancient Underworld King, Lord Ghost Cry, and later the King of Hell. 96 377 416
• Supreme Emperor Lord conflicts — Ling Yun confronts Immortal Emperors, Heavenly Gate, and Cang Hai Hua Yu while asserting his authority across the Nine Heavens. 709 735 1043
• King of Hell wars — After his identity is exposed, Ling Yun sides with the Divine Venerables, devastates hostile factions, and overwhelms the Heavenly Gathering. 1144 1451
• Martial Soul Continent campaign — He investigates ancient artifacts and medicinal materials, destroys Yangxin Palace, and faces the stone tablet’s copied ancient powers. 1306 1331 1335
• Demon Realm conflicts — Ling Yun defeats Demon Kings, Demon Lords, and ancient demon entities while protecting his companions and children. 1546 1559 1604
• Return to Blue Star — He continues operating in Jiangbei and Magic City, deals with supernatural threats, resolves family crises, and safeguards the Ling Family. 1736 1817 1823

Notable Quotes

“I don't use people I don't trust, and I don't doubt people I use.” 17

“Ling Yun didn't consider himself a good person, but was he a bad person? Neither good nor evil.” 509

“The one who will kill you.” 1546