Baruch

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Baruch (巴鲁克)
Alias(es)	Guardian of the Sacred Inheritance Hall; Controller of the Sacred Inheritance Hall; Warden of the Inheritance spacetime secret realm 153 305
Species/Race	Advanced lifeform; formerly the artifact spirit of the Inheritance Main Hall 305
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sacred Inheritance Hall; Inheritance Main Hall; Branch Hall No. 1081 153 305
Occupation/Role	Guardian, controller, inheritance guide, and mentor to inheritors 153 156
Status	Active 383 392
First Appearance	Chapter 153

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Artifact spirit of the Inheritance Main Hall → independent advanced lifeform	305	Over an immense span of time, Baruch shed his original identity as the Main Hall’s artifact spirit, acquired a body, and cultivated to his present level. His exact realm is not disclosed.

Background / History

Baruch originated as the artifact spirit of the Inheritance Main Hall. He divided his consciousness into numerous incarnations, including the artifact spirit assigned to Branch Hall No. 1081. After becoming an independent lifeform, he retained his duty as guardian of the Inheritance Hall and became the warden of its spacetime secret realm. 305

His unnamed master created the Sacred Inheritance Sculptures to identify qualified successors. The inheritance consists of one main hall and numerous branch halls, but Baruch’s branch had remained dormant for countless years because no one had passed its trial. Chen Daolin became the first inheritor of Branch Hall No. 1081 in that span. 153

When Chen refines the Inheritance Token, Baruch reconnects with the main hall and learns that there are 6,971 inheritors across the Sacred Inheritance Halls. His overwhelming joy reflects the long period he spent waiting for his master’s legacy to continue. 154

Baruch refuses to disclose his master’s name, explaining that the master’s former enemies are extraordinarily dangerous and that Chen is not yet qualified to know it. He does reveal that the master was an ancient, overwhelmingly powerful being whose legacy includes Chongdui Tower, the Divine Forging Secret Codex, and trials intended to produce true successors. 154 155 234

Appearance

Baruch’s usual Branch Hall manifestation is a small, fire-furred ape. His true form is a colossal crimson giant ape whose presence overwhelms Chen Daolin. 153 305

• Fiery red, fluffy fur and ruby-like red eyes. 153
• Six long, pointed ears, with three on each side of his face. 153
• Exceptionally long arms that reach the ground and a long tail. 153
• In his true form, possesses immense golden pupils and a gigantic ape body. 305
• Often perches on Chen Daolin’s head or shoulders in his smaller form. 155 181

Personality

Baruch is deeply invested in the continuation of his master’s inheritance. He becomes visibly emotional when discussing past inheritors, his master’s death, and the former owner of the Astral Realm Armor. 154 234 270

As Chen Daolin’s guide, he is encouraging but blunt. He regularly mocks Chen’s complacency, reminds him of the vastness of the universe, and presses him to pursue greater strength. 159 173 234

He also has a mischievous, informal side: he calls Chen “kid,” teases him about personal matters, drinks wine while observing cultivation, and grows bored when left without anything to do. 177 259 326 383

Abilities & Skills

Inheritance Hall Authority

Baruch administers the Sacred Inheritance Hall’s systems and guides eligible successors through its trials.

• Identifies and explains Inheritance Tokens, which grant access to the inheritance system. 154
• Connects inheritors’ consciousness to Chongdui Tower in the Inheritance Main Hall. 155
• Explains Chongdui Tower’s trial structure, rankings, privileges, and inheritor levels. 156
• Prepares and oversees Chen Daolin’s inheritance missions and true inheritance trials. 177 178 305

Cultivation Guidance

Baruch possesses extensive knowledge of cultivation, laws, souls, secret arts, and cosmic hierarchies.

• Explains the importance of law comprehension, willpower, and combat technique in Chongdui Tower. 156
• Teaches Chen about the soul’s role in advancing toward Immortality and introduces the Divine Forging Secret Codex. 204
• Explains the requirements, risks, and mechanics of the Soul-Splitting Possession Secret Technique. 306
• Advises Chen on secret-art purchases, cultivation priorities, and the dangers of impatience. 159 173

Spatial and Concealment Support

Through the Inheritance Hall, Baruch can provide limited spatial and concealment assistance.

• Uses the Golden Flying Ape Sculpture to transport Chen to the Ancient Burning Mystic Realm across an immense distance. 181
• Warns that the sculpture’s long-distance transmission consumes finite stored energy and could only be used twice more at that point. 181
• Temporarily blocks the Eternal Divine Court army’s intelligent surveillance, though repeated or prolonged use risks detection. 240 300
• Brings stored treasures into the Inheritance Hall for inspection and organization. 269 271

Artifact Appraisal

Baruch recognizes and understands ancient treasures connected to his master’s era.

• Identifies Chen’s deep-blue mask as the incomplete Astral Realm Armor. 270
• Knows that the armor was forged by his master’s friend for one of the master’s disciples, who later died in a forbidden region. 270
• Guides Chen in refining and integrating recovered armor components. 270 284
• Recognizes the Heart of Lava as a treasure suited to helping the Lava Mother Queen evolve toward Immortality. 293

True Form

Baruch’s independent body is vastly more imposing than his branch artifact-spirit manifestations.

• His presence nearly overwhelms Chen Daolin upon their first true meeting in the Inheritance Main Hall. 305
• He is entrusted with guarding the Inheritance Hall’s spacetime secret realm. 305
• His exact combat realm and full capabilities remain undisclosed. 305

Associated Artifacts

• Sacred Inheritance Sculpture / Golden Flying Ape Sculpture — A treasure created by Baruch’s master to select inheritors; it houses a branch Sacred Inheritance Hall and can perform long-distance transmission. 153 181
• Inheritance Token — A highly valuable token required for an inheritor to receive formal acknowledgment and access Chongdui Tower. 154 155
• Chongdui Tower — The main hall’s trial tower, containing the master’s accumulated inheritance and testing an inheritor’s laws, willpower, and combat ability. 155 156

Relationships

• Chen Daolin — His Branch Hall No. 1081 inheritor and principal charge. Baruch serves as Chen’s guide, advisor, examiner, and occasional protector while pushing him toward becoming a true successor. 153 177 305
• Baruch’s Master — Baruch’s creator and the ancient founder of the Sacred Inheritance Halls. Baruch remains devoted to preserving the master’s legacy and finding worthy successors. 153 154 234
• Astral Realm Armor’s former owner — An unnamed disciple of Baruch’s master. Baruch witnessed the armor’s forging and mourns the owner’s death. 270
• Chaos Stone Monkey — Baruch introduces Chen to this unique 9,000-times genetic-level special lifeform and supervises Chen’s possession attempt. 307 309 310

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Sacred Inheritance Hall Arc — Meets Chen Daolin after he passes the branch trial, reveals the nature of the Sacred Inheritance Sculpture, and recognizes him as Branch Hall No. 1081’s first inheritor. 153 154
• Chongdui Tower Arc — Introduces Chen to Chongdui Tower, explains its ranking system, and guides his early challenges through the tower’s floors. 155 156 159
• True Inheritance Trial Arc — Supports Chen’s decision to undertake the dangerous true inheritance trial and manages its rewards. 177 178
• Ancient Burning Continent Arc — Travels with Chen to the Ancient Burning Mystic Realm, provides warnings about its dangers, and assists with secrecy during Chen’s operations. 181 240 248
• Astral Realm Armor Arc — Identifies the armor, recounts its history, and helps Chen restore its scattered components. 270 284 299
• Inheritance Main Hall Arc — Reveals his true form and origin as an evolved artifact spirit before guiding Chen toward possession of the Chaos Stone Monkey. 305 307 309

Notable Quotes

“There are always greater people beyond you and greater skies beyond the heavens. You still have a long way to go.” 159

“Only when you can kill Undying beings and Universe Venerables in the future will you be worthy of your fortune and the Inheritance Hall’s cultivation.” 234

“I am the guardian of the Inheritance Hall, as well as the warden responsible for guarding this spacetime secret realm—Baruch.” 305

Trivia

• Baruch was ecstatic to learn that the Sacred Inheritance Halls had 6,971 inheritors after his branch reconnected with the main hall. 154
• He habitually climbs onto Chen Daolin’s head, treating it as a preferred resting place. 155 181
• Despite his role as a guardian and mentor, Baruch openly drinks wine in the Inheritance Hall and complains of boredom when Chen is occupied elsewhere. 326 383