Little Grass

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Little Grass (小草)
Alias(es)	Chen Lin's sword spirit; Innate Sword Grass; Chaos Sword Grass
Species/Race	A Nightmare Realm creature whose true form is an Innate Sword Grass; later revealed to be connected to the Chaos Thunder Pool Treasure 467 1323 1765
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Chen Lin; his contracted creature and constant companion 467 487
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator, protector, scout, and Chen Lin's spiritual sword
Status	Alive; fully revived in human-like form after a prolonged period of dormancy and near-dissipation 1547 1681 2489
First Appearance	467

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Grass Sword Technique / innate Sword Intent	467 468	Initially knows only the Grass Sword Technique and can release sword light. Chen Lin determines that her Sword Intent is innate rather than newly comprehended.
Sword Qi flight and immortal sword techniques	469	Learns to fly through Sword Qi and comprehends the immortal sword techniques Chen Lin teaches from paintings.
Nascent Soul-level combat power	488	Her raw strength is comparable to a Nascent Soul cultivator, though she lacks Magical Power and divine sense.
Strength nearing Spirit Transmutation	679	Chen Lin states that her normal strength is close to Spirit Transmutation, though local rules reduce her output to Foundation Establishment levels in that scene.
Purified sword body	890	Awakens after nearly a century dormant with a purer sword body, though still below Void Refinement-level strength.
Seventh Level of Dao Rhyme or higher	985	Her Sword Qi becomes powerful enough for Chen Lin to judge it at the Seventh Level of Dao Rhyme or above.
Reawakened Innate Sword Grass	1323 1324	Reveals herself as an Innate Sword Grass and demonstrates Sword Qi powerful enough to injure Chen Lin's body, soul, and intent from several feet away.
Lightning-spirit absorption	1764	Devours a newly formed Lightning Spirit directly, immediately increasing her aura.
White-clothed Swordsman	1805	Completes the Sword Pool assessment and gains the identity and sword robe of a White-clothed Swordsman.
True Realm-level Sword Intent	1804	In the Sword Lake scene, its special rhythm amplifies her Sword Intent to an estimated True Realm level.
True Realm late-stage Sword Domain	1883	Uses her Sword Domain to annihilate fleeing enemies; Chen Lin judges its power to be at the True Realm late stage.
Sword Lord Realm	2126	Has promoted to the Sword Lord Realm, returning with enough power to deter cultivators targeting the Kaiyuan Realm.

Background / History

Little Grass was fished from Myriad Flower Valley in the Nightmare Realm after appearing as an ordinary blade of grass. When Chen Lin touched her, she transformed into a teenage girl and immediately recognized him as her master. She remembered neither her original identity nor how she had been turned into grass; only that whoever pulled her out would become her master, whom she could never betray. Chen Lin named her Little Grass after she explained that she had forgotten her former name. 467

Chen Lin brought her into the Real World, where he discovered that her energy was unusually high-grade and exclusionary. She could not cultivate ordinary methods, use Magic Tools, or wield Magic Treasures, but her pure Sword Intent and Sword Qi gave her extraordinary direct combat ability. 469 488

Her condition repeatedly proved unstable. She reverted to a severely withered grass form after being summoned in one crisis, then remained dormant for nearly a hundred years after sacrificing herself to open a passage that saved Luo Qinglan and others. She eventually reawakened with her memories intact and a purer sword body. 769 890

Later revelations establish that her true form is an Innate Sword Grass rather than an ordinary human or spirit plant. Although she can shape a human body, it is not a true flesh-and-blood body. Upon recovering her memories, she recalled ties to Hua Ruyu—also known as Bei Wumeng—and the Nirvana Immortal King Li Yuanlei. 1323 1324

A later calamity left only a tiny trace of her Lightning Flash and endangered her remaining Life Force. Aisa preserved that trace temporarily with an Origin Ball, while Chen Lin risked himself to obtain Soul Returning Grass. Little Grass ultimately emerged again fully grown, bearing a brow pattern and a single transparent leaf. 1547 1624 1681

Appearance

Little Grass first appears as a thin, malnourished-looking girl around sixteen or seventeen years old, with an unremarkable appearance and a timid demeanor. 467 After her long dormancy, her skin becomes lustrous like jade; following her later revival, she appears fully grown and human-like. 890 1681

• Her original manifested form is a blade of grass. 467
• Her true form is an Innate Sword Grass. 1323
• Her revived form bears a pattern on her brow and a single transparent leaf. 1681
• Her human appearance is a reshaped spiritual form rather than a restored flesh-and-blood body. 1324
• Her Sword Intent can become dangerous to nearby cultivators when not actively restrained. 585

Personality

Little Grass begins as timid, anxious to prove her usefulness, and absolutely obedient to Chen Lin. Her deepest defining trait is loyalty: she treats protecting him as her purpose and repeatedly volunteers for dangerous scouting, combat, and guard duties. 467 475 477

She is straightforward, naive, and emotionally reserved. Although she can fight with overwhelming force, Chen Lin considers her poor at schemes and strategic combat because she is easily vulnerable to deception and complex tactics. 1883

Over time, she becomes more emotionally human. She grows shy around Chen Lin after their relationship changes, worries about being unable to help him, and shows independent judgment by warning him away from suspicious opportunities. 890 1334 1764 Despite her humility about being “just grass,” she increasingly expresses her own wishes, including a desire for lasting peace. 1681 2489

Abilities & Skills

Innate Sword Intent

Little Grass possesses innate Sword Intent, an ability Chen Lin believes could either be a remnant of her original self or a power granted by Myriad Flower Valley's rules. 468

• Releases Sword Light and Sword Qi through the Grass Sword Technique. 467
• Flies by controlling Sword Qi. 469
• Her pure Sword Intent can injure or repel cultivators who approach without sufficient strength. 585
• Her Sword Domain later reaches True Realm late-stage power. 1883
• Her Sword Qi can cleave objects that resist Chen Lin's God-Extinguishing Seal. 2489

Sword Body

Her sword body gives her exceptional sword aptitude but prevents her from following normal cultivation paths.

• Cannot cultivate standard methods because her energy is too high-level and exclusionary. 469
• Initially has no Magical Power or divine sense and cannot operate Magic Tools, Magic Treasures, or Storage Bags. 488
• Her sword body becomes purer after her century-long dormancy. 890
• She can manifest a human form, but it lacks genuine flesh-and-blood life. 1324

Nightmare Realm Contract

As a contracted creature recognized by the Nightmare Realm, Little Grass shares a special bond with Chen Lin. 487

• Can be summoned into the Nightmare Realm by Chen Lin. 487
• Can follow Chen Lin from the Nightmare Realm into the Real World within the rules of their connection. 467
• Cannot be directly summoned from the Nightmare Realm into the Real World; Chen Lin must enter the Nightmare Realm to retrieve her. 522
• Can recognize Chen Lin despite changes to his appearance. 890
• Her manifested form and ability to answer summons can be disrupted by unusual realm restrictions. 769 1011

Lightning Affinity

Little Grass is innately compatible with lightning and Thunder Power.

• Remains unaffected by the lightning-rich environment surrounding the Chaos Thunder Pool. 1763
• Can devour Lightning Spirits directly to strengthen herself. 1764
• Shields Chen Lin from the Thunder Power near the Chaos Thunder Pool. 1765
• Identifies the Chaos Thunder Pool as the place that gave birth to her. 1764
• States that the Chaos Thunder Pool can temper Chen Lin's Red Moon Curved Saber and aid his body refinement. 1765

Perception

Her Sword Intent and special origin give her keen danger and aura sensing.

• Detects approaching threats before Chen Lin sees them. 927
• Warns Chen Lin of concealed lightning creatures in the Lightning Pool. 1764
• Can sense the aura of Myriad Flower Valley and distinguish its higher-grade “noble” aura from her own. 2489
• Could not sense a shared origin with the Sword Lake or the Sword Woman's Sword Intent. 1805

Equipment / Associated Items

• Thunder God Sword — Little Grass can reside within Chen Lin's spiritual sword; she is referred to as its sword spirit, though she rejects being reduced to the label of an ordinary Artifact Spirit. 1298 1330 1764
• White-clothed Swordsman Sword Robe — Received after passing the Sword Pool assessment. 1805
• Living-creature Leather Pouch — Chen Lin uses this aura-isolating pouch to conceal and transport her when necessary. 490

Relationships

• Chen Lin — Her master, protector, and closest companion. Their bond begins as an absolute master-servant contract but develops into an intimate partnership; Little Grass remains determined to stay by his side. 467 890 1682
• Luo Qinglan — Chen Lin's wife. Little Grass initially resents her because Chen Lin repeatedly risked his life for Luo Qinglan, but eventually addresses her as “Mistress” and returns her bow. 704
• Hua Ruyu / Bei Wumeng — A former “older sister” connected to Little Grass's recovered memories. Learning the truth of their past changes Little Grass's feelings toward her. 1324 2489
• Blind Woman — Little Grass's rare friend. She repeatedly asks Chen Lin about the Blind Woman's safety and believes her life level is exceptionally high. 1681
• Aisa — Aisa preserves Little Grass's remaining Life Force despite acknowledging that Little Grass does not like her. 1547
• Sword Woman — Little Grass senses no shared origin with Sword Lake, but her extraordinary catches of sword arts lead other sword cultivators to believe she has gained the Sword Woman's favor. 1805 1806

Story Role / Major Arcs

Myriad Flower Valley and Early Training

After being fished from Myriad Flower Valley, Little Grass becomes Chen Lin's first contracted companion from that scenario. She learns sword techniques under his guidance, scouts dangerous locations, guards nodes, and becomes one of his most dependable protectors. 467 469 475 477

Travel Through Suppressed Realms

When Chen Lin is injured in an unfamiliar world where his cultivation is suppressed, Little Grass gathers local intelligence, hunts prey, helps establish a Cave Mansion, and serves as concealed protection inside the living-creature pouch. 487 488 490

Sacrifice, Dormancy, and Awakening

Little Grass uses her life to create an escape passage for Luo Qinglan and others, then remains dormant for nearly a century. Her awakening restores her memories and changes the nature of her relationship with Chen Lin. 890

Revelation of Her True Form

During Chen Lin's exploration of the Primordial Realm, Little Grass identifies Innate Sword Grass and later reveals that she herself is one. She regains awareness of her past while confirming that her human form remains a spiritual reconstruction. 1323 1324

Loss and Revival

After Little Grass's true form is lost in a calamity, Chen Lin searches desperately for her remaining trace and seeks ways to preserve and restore her. Her eventual revival becomes one of his central motivations. 1543 1547 1624 1681

Chaos Thunder Pool

Little Grass guides Chen Lin to the Lightning Pool, devours Lightning Spirits, and reveals her connection to the Chaos Thunder Pool. She admits that she concealed this connection because she feared Chen Lin would abandon her if he knew she was the Treasure's reincarnated body or Artifact Spirit. 1764 1765

Sword Lake

Within the Sword Lake scene, Little Grass earns the White-clothed Swordsman identity and repeatedly fishes up sword arts, drawing widespread speculation that she has gained the Sword Woman's favor. Her Sword Intent is greatly amplified by the realm's special rhythm. 1804 1805 1806

Sword Lord Return

Following her promotion to the Sword Lord Realm, Little Grass's return helps deter cultivators who seek to exploit the Kaiyuan Realm. 2126

Notable Quotes

“I know the Grass Sword Technique. I can unleash sword light!” 467

“Master, Little Grass will protect you!” 1066

“Master doesn't need to worry about me. My mission is special. When the time comes for it to be completed, it will naturally be completed. For now, I only need to stay by Master's side.” 2490

Trivia

• Little Grass chose her own name because she had forgotten her original one. 467
• She was initially often bullied by the other flowers and grasses in Myriad Flower Valley and could not seize enough energy to grow larger. 467
• Chen Lin considers her one of the few companions he can trust without reservation. 1011
• She values peace and wishes for a stable, lasting life with Chen Lin. 1681