Lin San

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lin San (林三)
Alias(es)	Little San San; First Sword of the Next Century; First Sword of the Archaic Era
Gender	Male
Physique	None; nevertheless ranked second on the Martial Cultivation Talent Ranking for his infinite potential 1304
Affiliation	Realm of Creation; formerly Heavenly Heart City; later protected by the Immortal Alliance's Seventh Elder
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator; Chosen One
Status	Deceased; sacrificed all of his origin to send Little White into the reincarnation disk 2083
First Appearance	11

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sword Intent	11	Revealed Sword Intent during his first recorded spar with Qin Feng; he was already recognized as an extraordinary young swordsman.
Entering Dao, Second Level; Sword Intent Level 3	94	Returned after seven years with Level 3 Sword Intent and an Invincible Sword Heart; unleashed Sword Manifestation Thousand.
Entering Dao, Fourth Level; Sword Intent Level 4	153	Reached the fourth level of Entering Dao and fourth-level Sword Intent before confronting a Life and Death Realm expert.
Core Formation, Ninth Level; Sword Intent Level 9	323	Cultivated Righteous Qi for a thousand years and raised his Sword Intent to Level 9, one step from a Sword Domain.
Mythical-tier Chosen One	509	His Sword Intent broke through while mourning Qin Feng's presumed death.
Quasi-Emperor Peak	870	Endured repeated Tribulation Lightning strikes and broke through from the high stage to the peak stage.
Emperor	945	Used the Burning Heaven Tower's aid and an understanding of detachment to break through from Quasi-Emperor.
Ascended Immortal	1239	Passed his Heavenly Ascension Tribulation and cleaved the Archaic Era with a single sword strike before ascending.
Early Earth Immortal	1246	Defeated four peak Earth Immortals immediately after ascending, despite having only early Earth Immortal cultivation.
Heavenly Dao-tier Chosen One	1462	Broke through by using Break the Dao with the Sword while trying to protect Qin Feng from Long Aotian.
True Immortal, Late Stage	1591	Broke through while cultivating outside Bai Yujing.
True Immortal, Peak	1647	Reached the peak stage; his Sword Dao comprehension was considered comparable to the Seventh Elder's.
Ten Grades Blooming	1908	Achieved the legendary perfect state of ten grades blooming.
Emperor Immortal, High Stage	1942	Reached the high-tier Emperor Immortal realm before unleashing an ultimate strike beyond the Great Dao.

Background / History

Lin San lost his parents young and grew up as a low-ranking servant in Heavenly Heart City. After inheriting the legacy of the Changkong Sword God, he cultivated obsessively, rose to become Lin Xin'er's first-class servant, and earned the title of the First Sword of the next century after comprehending Sword Intent 2083.

He first met Qin Feng while accompanying Lin Xin'er to the Qin Family. Their sword spar established a lasting rivalry: Lin San was identified as an Epic-grade Son of Heaven with exceptional sword talent, while Qin Feng treated him as both a rival and a source of Villain Points 11. After seven years apart, Lin San had reached the second level of Entering Dao, Level 3 Sword Intent, and an Invincible Sword Heart 94.

Lin San later rejected Zi Yuan's invitation to join Moon God Palace and traveled alone, killing evildoers until Shen Xiu of the Realm of Creation accepted him as a personal disciple. He returned to Heavenly Heart City to enter the Kunlun Secret Realm under his former servant identity 2083.

During the secret-realm period, Lin Xin'er expelled him from Heavenly Heart City over the alleged Immortal Crystal mine. Qin Feng publicly defended him as a sworn brother while secretly arranging circumstances that made Lin San appear connected to the mine, leaving him hunted by major powers 128 145. Lin San nevertheless continued to trust Qin Feng completely 176 184.

After leaving Lin Xin'er's group, Lin San discovered the Burning Heaven Tower in a cave, awakened its Tower Lord, and inherited the legacy of the Burning Heaven Immortal Emperor. Shen Xiu later brought him to the Realm of Creation, where Lin San passed the nine bell tolls, formally became Shen Xiu's disciple, and received the Wuchen Sword 2083.

Appearance

Lin San is depicted with long black hair and the composed bearing of a sword cultivator. Repeated use of Yi Jian Po Wanfa severely exhausted him and caused streaks of white hair to appear; after several uses, his hair turned fully white 94 167 171.

• Carries the Wuchen Sword as his primary weapon.
• Emits an exceptionally pure and sharp Sword Intent.
• Often maintains a calm, restrained expression even while being accused or attacked 323.
• His body visibly weakens after forcing Yi Jian Po Wanfa beyond its sustainable limit 167 171.

Personality

Lin San is defined by righteousness, persistence, and an unusually direct sense of justice. He confronts Qin Feng over the destruction of families and ancestral temples, refuses to excuse cruelty merely because it serves a larger political purpose, and argues that the powerful must be accountable 755.

His faith in Qin Feng is one of his greatest strengths and weaknesses. Lin San repeatedly interprets Qin Feng's actions as sacrifices made for the common people, even when Qin Feng is deliberately manipulating his emotions. He remains convinced that Qin Feng is loyal and righteous because Qin Feng stood by him when the world believed he had stolen the Immortal Crystals 176 755 1239.

Although generally gentle and principled, Lin San is fearless when confronting injustice or powerful opponents. He openly rebukes Immortal Alliance elders, curses Long Aotian to his face, and refuses to submit to those attempting to enslave or exploit others 1248 1258 1309.

Abilities & Skills

Sword Dao

Lin San is a sword prodigy whose talent relies on willpower and comprehension rather than a special physique. His pure Sword Intent, Righteous Qi, and relentless cultivation allowed him to rise to second place on the Martial Cultivation Talent Ranking 1304.

• Comprehended Sword Intent while still a servant in Heavenly Heart City 2083.
• Possesses an Invincible Sword Heart founded on the belief that he is invincible, rather than merely undefeated 94.
• Cultivated Righteous Qi for a thousand years, greatly strengthening his sword attacks and moral presence 323.
• His swordsmanship was considered superior to Qin Feng's in pure Sword Dao attainment, though Qin Feng possessed broader combat abilities 869.
• Can fight across major cultivation realms, including defeating peak Earth Immortals as an early Earth Immortal 1246.

Yi Jian Techniques

Lin San's signature style centers on decisive, overwhelming single-sword attacks.

• Sword Manifestation Thousand — Generates countless invisible sword energies across the battlefield 94.
• Yi Jian Po Wanfa — “One sword breaks all techniques”; wiped out dozens of Origin Core Realm guards and could threaten an eighth-level Life and Death Realm expert 167.
• Yi Jian Duan Wan Gu — A sword strike powerful enough to injure Qin Feng despite Qin Feng using only a fraction of his full strength 1040.
• Yi Jian Cuts Through All Ages — His declared strongest Yi Jian, intended to kill a Celestial from the Upper Realm and avenge Qin Feng 553.

Limit: Yi Jian Po Wanfa inflicts extreme physical strain and consumes Lin San's lifespan. Its repeated use leaves him pale, emaciated, unable to stand properly, and prematurely white-haired 155 167 171.

Righteous Qi

Lin San's Righteous Qi reflects both his moral convictions and his combat cultivation.

• Enhances his sword aura with a majestic, justice-like presence capable of intimidating stronger opponents 166.
• Reinforces his resistance against Tribulation Lightning when combined with the Wuchen Sword 869.
• Causes others to instinctively regard him as trustworthy and upright, including Immortal Alliance disciples 1248.

Great Dao Seal of Destruction

Lin San possesses the Great Dao Seal of Destruction, which he can use defensively against soul-based techniques.

• Blocked Cheng Yun's Soul Great Dao Seal after the attack stunned Qin Feng and injured nearby allies 1759.
• Allowed him to continue protecting his allies despite being wounded in battle 1759.

Great Dream Spring and Autumn

Lin San comprehended the supreme divine skill Great Dream Spring and Autumn from a “Dream” visualization hidden among mountains and stars.

• Its comprehension came naturally to him as a Chosen One 360.
• His cultivation involves entering dreamlike states, allowing his strength to rise dramatically after periods inside the Burning Heaven Tower 563.

Break the Dao with the Sword

A breakthrough technique used when Qin Feng was endangered by Long Aotian.

• Propelled Lin San to the Heavenly Dao-tier Chosen One level 1462.
• Let him merge with sword light and launch an extraordinarily fast attack against Long Aotian 1463.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Wuchen Sword — Lin San's primary sword, gifted after he became Shen Xiu's disciple. It was later upgraded into a high-grade immortal artifact with Qin Feng's assistance 2083 1647.
• Burning Heaven Tower — Ancient seven-story pagoda containing the Tower Lord and the inheritance of the Burning Heaven Immortal Emperor. It accelerates Lin San's cultivation and supports his combat strength 183 563.
• Banner of Manifested Dragon — Used alongside his seven-tiered pagoda to sever one-third of Great Xia's Dragon Vein and give it to Qin Feng 350.

Relationships

• Qin Feng — Rival, sworn brother in public, and the person Lin San trusts most. Qin Feng repeatedly protects him while also exploiting his trust and emotions for Villain Points 145 176 755.
• Shen Xiu — Master and benefactor. Shen Xiu accepted Lin San after recognizing his righteousness, brought him into the Realm of Creation, and arranged his formal discipleship 182 2083.
• Tower Lord — Artifact spirit of the Burning Heaven Tower and Lin San's guide in cultivation, combat assessment, and the pursuit of detachment 508 945 1246.
• Lin Xin'er — Former young mistress in Heavenly Heart City. She expelled Lin San over the Immortal Crystal accusations, ending their master-servant relationship 128.
• Zi Yuan — Respected companion who entrusted her child to Lin San; he accepted responsibility for raising the child 2083.
• Little White — Qin Feng's rabbit and the recipient of Lin San's final sacrifice; Lin San gave all his origin to send Little White into the reincarnation disk 2083.
• Ye Chen — Long-standing enemy. Lin San pursued Ye Chen from the Kunlun Secret Realm into the Immortal Realm after Ye Chen framed him 1247.
• Immortal Alliance Seventh Elder — Recognized Lin San's pure Sword Intent, arranged protection for him after his ascension, and brought him into the Immortal Alliance's sphere 1246 1263.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Heavenly Heart City and the Kunlun Secret Realm

Lin San begins as Heavenly Heart City's renowned servant swordsman and Qin Feng's newly discovered Epic-grade rival. His expulsion over the Immortal Crystal mine turns him into a target for the Archaic Era's major forces, though he believes Qin Feng is the lone person supporting him 11 128 176.

Realm of Creation Disciple

After acquiring the Burning Heaven Tower, Lin San becomes Shen Xiu's disciple and trains in the Realm of Creation. His Sword Intent reaches Level 9, his Righteous Qi deepens through a thousand years of cultivation, and he emerges as a calmer, more formidable swordsman 2083 323.

First Sword of the Archaic Era

Lin San develops his own sword path rather than merely copying the Burning Heaven Immortal Emperor's techniques. He ultimately realizes that holding firmly to his own path is the key to comprehending his ultimate sword strike 508. His Yi Jian techniques allow him to challenge enemies far above his realm, but the cost repeatedly damages his body and lifespan 167 171.

Ascension and the Immortal Realm

After reaching Emperor, Lin San passes his Heavenly Ascension Tribulation and enters the Immortal Realm. He defeats four peak Earth Immortals who attempt to enslave him, earns the Seventh Elder's attention, and becomes one of Heavenly Palace Academy's most prominent sword cultivators 1239 1246 1281.

His talent is later confirmed when he takes second place on the Martial Cultivation Talent Ranking despite possessing no special physique 1304.

Final Sacrifice

In the final battle, Lin San injects his origin into Little White and sends it into the reincarnation disk. He leaves no origin behind, sacrificing himself to save the rabbit 2083.

Notable Quotes

“I have a sword that can break all techniques!” 153

“No one helped me on my path to greatness, so I tread through the snow to the mountain peak!” 1341