Linley

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Linley (林雷)
Alias(es)	Linley Baruch; Azure Dragon; “Boss” (used by Bebe) 102 233
Species/Race	Human; Dragonblood Warrior of the Baruch Clan 45 102
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Baruch Clan; Four Divine Beast Clan Elder Council; later the Five Elements Sect 132 250
Occupation/Role	Dual-element magus and warrior; master stone sculptor; later Water Element Sovereign and Universe Master 81 169 233
Status	Alive; transcended and later travelled to the Origin Continent and Hunyuan Space 186 277
First Appearance	Chapter 34: “An Accidental Encounter with Linley”

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Seventh-rank magus	43	His advancement draws recruitment attempts from the Fenlai King, Light Church, major empires, and merchant guilds. 43
Early eighth-rank Dragonblood Warrior	45	Activates Dragon Transformation, reaching level eight through Dragonblood battle qi. 45
Peak sixth-rank warrior	51	Focuses on warrior cultivation; a seventh-rank breakthrough would allow him to reach early ninth rank in Dragon Transformation. 51
Ninth-rank dual-element grand magus and warrior	79	Reunites with Jonathan while possessing level-nine strength on both paths, alongside Saint-level Bebe and level-nine Barker. 79
Saint Magus	95	Breaks into the Saint Magus realm and begins studying the Wind Laws’ Profound Truth of Speed. 95
Earth-element God	102	Becomes a God under Qinghuo’s guidance after reaching the final convergence of Pulse of the Earth. 102
Four fused Earth Mysteries	147	Completes a four-Mystery fusion and gains omnidirectional gravitational repulsion and compression through Amethyst Space. 147
Four-element Soul Mutation	155	Survives an unprecedented mutation; his soul power rises a thousandfold and gains a control-like power comparable to Paragon Willpower. 155
Paragon Highgod of Destruction	156	Reaches Grand Perfection in the Rules of Destruction after two centuries in Spatial Turbulence. 156
Transformed four-element divine power	160	His Fire Divine Clone reaches Highgod; fusing four divine powers strengthens his body to Sovereign Artifact-level hardness. 160
Water-type Lowgod Sovereign	169	Refines the Water Divine Sovereign Spark of the Azure Dragon and gains immense Willpower and Faith Power. 169
Five-Mystery fusion in Water and Wind	174	Completes five Water Mysteries while constructing a Divine Plane; his Wind Laws also reach five-Mystery fusion. 174
Transcendent / Overgod	186	With Jonathan’s help, transcends beyond Sovereigns and gains direct awareness of the elemental oceans. 186
Universe Master	233	Revealed as Azure Dragon, the strongest Universe Master in the original universe. 233
Tenth-tier Universe Sea combat power	247	Displays a tenth-tier secret-technique attack against Star Lord Beizhen. 247
Lord-level combat power	277	Reaches Lord-level combat power after arriving on the Origin Continent. 277

Background

Linley first meets Jonathan in a forest, where Jonathan’s Anti-Gravity Spell and dual cultivation leave a strong impression on him. Jonathan’s advice that each person must follow their own path helps Linley focus on awakening his Dragonblood Warrior bloodline rather than envying another’s abilities. 34 35

After awakening his bloodline, Linley can perform Dragon Transformation, gaining black scales, protruding spikes, a steel-whip-like tail, and major increases in speed, strength, and defense. His first spar with Jonathan establishes both their rivalry and the gap created by Jonathan’s gravity abilities. 45 46

Linley’s pursuit of revenge becomes central after learning that Clyde was involved in his mother’s death. He captures Clyde in Hess City, forces out the truth that the Light Church sacrificed his mother for her pure soul, and kills Clyde despite pleas for mercy. 52 56 57

Appearance

In ordinary circumstances, Linley is not described in detail. His most distinctive appearance is his Dragon Transformation, which becomes increasingly formidable after his four-element divine-power fusion. 45 160

• Dark-gold, cold-looking eyes in Dragon Transformation. 45
• Dragon scales originally black, later transformed into denser dark-green scales. 45 160
• Sharp spikes on his forehead, back, elbows, and knees; after his body transformation, these spikes become black. 45 160
• A dragon tail resembling a steel whip. 45
• His transformed body eventually becomes as hard as a Sovereign Artifact. 160

Personality

Linley is disciplined and difficult to distract from cultivation. Even after becoming a sought-after seventh-rank magus, he refuses recruitment meetings and concentrates on training and stone sculpture work. 43

He is patient when pursuing important goals, as shown by his wait for Clyde to separate from the Light Church ascetics before striking. However, his patience does not diminish his capacity for ruthless vengeance once he learns the truth of his mother’s death. 56 57

Linley respects Jonathan’s strength and guidance, but their relationship also motivates him to improve. Becoming strong enough to stand beside—or surpass—Jonathan remains one of Linley’s recurring ambitions. 35 155 161

Abilities & Skills

Dragonblood Warrior Transformation

Linley’s Dragonblood bloodline grants a combat transformation that dramatically enhances his physical attributes.

• Raises his warrior strength to early eighth rank during his first documented transformation. 45
• Provides extreme durability; ordinary attacks below ninth rank cannot pierce his scales at his earlier level of development. 51
• Combines high defense, speed, and strength, with few apparent weaknesses among the four ultimate warrior bloodlines. 46
• Later develops a body comparable to a Sovereign Artifact through four-element fused divine power. 160

Earth Laws and Gravitational Control

Linley develops deep expertise in the Laws of Earth, particularly gravitational force.

• Learns the realms of Heavy as Light and Light as Heavy under Jonathan’s guidance. 60
• Completes the fusion of four Earth Mysteries. 147
• Evolves his Amethyst Space from one-directional gravity control into omnidirectional repulsion and compression. 147
• Uses gravitational restraint together with Dragon Roar to significantly slow even an Asura. 147

Wind Laws and Sword Techniques

Linley cultivates the Wind Laws alongside Earth and adapts their principles to swordsmanship.

• Studies the Profound Truths of Speed after becoming a Saint Magus. 95
• Gains insight into the interaction of “Fast” and “Slow” after witnessing the Mother Empress’s attacks. 92
• Creates a technique that condenses thousands of sword shadows into a single point, combining spatial-stasis-like effects with immense superimposed force. 92
• Later reaches five-Mystery fusion in the Laws of Wind. 174

Four-Element Soul Mutation

Linley becomes the first known being to survive a Soul Mutation involving four elements.

• Multiplies his soul power by a thousand. 155
• Grants a power of control similar to Paragon Willpower. 155
• Allows the fusion of his four divine powers into a pure black energy far stronger than his most compatible Earth Sovereign Power. 160
• Greatly accelerates repair of his damaged soul-defense Sovereign Artifact. 155

Innate Divine Ability: Dragon Roar

As a member of the Azure Dragon lineage, Linley can invoke Dragon Roar.

• Manifestation creates a massive Azure Dragon phantom. 156
• Produces a time-slowing effect powerful enough to severely hinder Magnus, a Paragon Highgod. 156
• Its strength scales with Linley’s exceptional soul power and Willpower. 156

Water Sovereign Authority

After refining the Water Divine Sovereign Spark, Linley becomes a Water-type Lowgod Sovereign.

• Gains a standard portion of Grand Perfection-level Willpower in his Water Divine Clone. 169
• His original body’s Willpower rises to more than two portions, while his other clones gain more than one portion. 169
• Receives vast Faith Power, accelerating his comprehension and fusion of Water Mysteries. 170
• Can create a Divine Plane, using the process to gain insights into the Water Laws. 170

Azure Dragon Domain

In his later cultivation, Linley creates a domain-type secret art based on the Dao of magnetism.

• Uses attraction, repulsion, and spatial control to dominate opponents within the domain. 252
• Can suppress a foe wielding a Void True God-grade offensive supreme treasure despite using an inferior weapon himself. 252
• Jonathan compares it to an enhanced form of Gravity Space. 252

Equipment

• Purple Blood soft sword — A violet sword identified by Jonathan as a Highgod Artifact; Linley wields it during his first spar with Jonathan. 45
• Wu Feng — A 3,600-jin heavy sword forged from Black Obsidian by the Hyde family patriarch. 56
• Liuying Divine Sword — Linley’s Godspark weapon; transforms alongside his body and develops power comparable to a material-attack Sovereign Artifact. 160
• Soul-defense Sovereign Artifact — Protects Linley’s soul, though it is initially damaged; his Soul Mutation drastically accelerates its repair. 155
• Myriad Dragon Cauldron — A supreme true treasure used to temper willpower through the strangling force of myriad dragons. 246

Relationships

• Jonathan Rhode — Friend, mentor, rival, and fellow “Peerless Twin Star.” Jonathan first advises Linley to walk his own path, later guides his Earth-Law cultivation, and repeatedly spars with him. 35 60 81 161
• Bebe — Linley’s closest companion and magical beast partner. Bebe remains beside him during his four-element Soul Mutation and continually pushes him to challenge Jonathan. 155 161
• Doehring — Linley’s grandfather-like mentor, who advises him on cultivation and supports him through major decisions. 35 99 102
• Delia — Linley’s partner; they reunite after his transcendence and decide to travel together with Bebe. 83 186
• Wharton — Linley’s younger brother and fellow Dragonblood Warrior. Linley supports him before his duel with Blumer and later spends time with him and their parents. 79 178
• Beirut — Protector and guide who originally considered Linley a candidate for the Yulan lineage’s future, then grants him the Water Divine Sovereign Spark. 96 169
• Qinghuo — Earth-Law guide who helps Linley become a God and later tests Linley’s post-mutation strength. 102 155
• Yale — Friend and associate from Linley’s earlier life; he accompanies Linley to Proks Hall and is among the loved ones Linley hopes to restore. 43 146

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Encounters and Dragonblood Awakening

• Meets Jonathan and Bebe in the forest, gaining motivation from Jonathan’s guidance. 34 35
• Awakens his Dragonblood bloodline and reveals Dragon Transformation during a spar with Jonathan. 45
• Loses the spar after Jonathan traps him in a tenfold Gravity Field, but earns Jonathan’s respect. 46

Revenge Against Clyde

• Learns that Clyde was responsible for his mother’s death and seeks help arranging Clyde’s capture. 52
• Obtains Wu Feng after searching for someone capable of forging Black Obsidian. 56
• Captures, interrogates, and kills Clyde after learning the Light Church sacrificed his mother to the Lord of Light. 56 57

Rise on the Yulan Continent

• Trains in the Magical Beast Mountain Range for a year and a half, fighting magical beasts continuously. 61
• Reunites with Jonathan in the Imperial Capital as a level-nine dual cultivator. 79
• Defeats peak Saint Hiddeson and becomes a Yulan legend; he and Jonathan are hailed as the “Peerless Twin Stars.” 81

Godhood and the Infernal Realm

• Becomes a Saint Magus, enters the Necropolis of the Gods, and obtains a Godspark from its eleventh floor. 95 96
• Becomes an Earth-element God with Qinghuo’s guidance, but delays travelling to the Infernal Realm to wait for Delia and Bebe. 102
• Learns that several loved ones died in the Yulan Plane and commits himself to finding a way to resurrect them through the Heart of the Netherworld. 146

Soul Mutation and the Planar Battlefield

• Is driven into a life-threatening state by Magnus, triggering a four-element Soul Mutation. 154 155
• Awakens after thirty-four years with immense soul power, fused divine power, and control-like Willpower. 155
• Reaches Grand Perfection in Destruction, fights Magnus in the Planar Battlefield, and banishes him into Spatial Turbulence with Dragon Roar. 156

Sovereignhood and Transcendence

• Challenges Jonathan after his physical body transforms, but loses due to Jonathan’s greater Willpower. 161
• Refines the Water Divine Sovereign Spark and becomes a Water Element Sovereign. 169
• Constructs a Divine Plane and advances his Water and Wind Laws to five-Mystery fusion. 174
• Transcends beyond the Sovereign realm with Jonathan’s help and enters Hongmeng Space. 186

Original Universe and Beyond

• Becomes Azure Dragon, the strongest Universe Master in the original universe, and offers Jonathan access to his miniature universe for training. 233
• Demonstrates tenth-tier combat power in the Universe Sea against Star Lord Beizhen. 247
• Joins the Five Elements Sect as grand elder and gains access to the Five Elements Tower’s inheritances. 250
• Continues with Jonathan to the Origin Continent, eventually attaining Lord-level combat power. 266 277