Linley

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Linley Baruch (林雷)
Alias(es)	Master Linley 117
Species/Race	Human; Dragonblood Warrior bloodline
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Baruch Clan; Ernst Institute
Occupation/Role	Mage; warrior; later Marquis of the Fenlai Kingdom
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Unable to undergo Dragon Transformation	6	Failed the Dragonblood Warrior bloodline test because his bloodline concentration was insufficient.
Level 1 Mage	8	Reached Level 1 after half a year of magic practice under Delin Cowart.
Peak Level 1 Mage	10	Approached a breakthrough to Level 2 before entering Ernst Institute.
Level 2 Mage	12	Reached Level 2 at age nine and a half.
Level 3 Mage	12	Reached Level 3 at age ten and a half.
Level 4 Mage	12	Officially became a Level 4 Mage at age twelve.
Level 5 Mage	22	Broke through after Lin Yun's two-month absence from the academy.
Level 6 Mage	26	Reached the sixth rank at age fifteen.
Peak Level 6 Warrior	78	Reached this level after consuming the Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart given by Lin Yun.
Peak Level 7 dual-element Mage; peak Level 7 Dragonblood Warrior	95	Achieved after his Dragonblood bloodline was triggered with a peak ninth-rank Spined Iron-Armored Dragon's dragon crystal.
Early Level 9 Warrior; early Saint Realm after Dragon Transformation	107	Reached these levels by age twenty-three.
Peak Saint Realm	139	Identified as a peak Saint Realm expert at age twenty-eight.

Background

Linley is the eldest son of Hogg Baruch and the twin brother of Lin Yun Baruch. Born into the fallen Baruch Clan, he inherits the clan's Dragonblood Warrior legacy and grows up in its dilapidated ancestral manor near Fenlai City. His mother died of illness shortly after Wharton was born. 2

At age six, Linley begins warrior training under Hillman alongside Lin Yun and the children of the Baruch territory. Inspired by Hillman's account of the Saint Realm, he vows to become a Saint Realm warrior; Lin Yun assures him that he will succeed. 4

The Dragonblood bloodline test later determines that both twins lack sufficient bloodline concentration for Dragon Transformation. The result initially drives Linley to overtrain, but Lin Yun persuades him to seek strength for his own sake rather than compete with his ancestors or more fortunate descendants. 6

After being injured in a collapse, Linley's blood awakens the soul of Saint Realm magus Delin Cowart within the Coiling Dragon Ring. Delin confirms Linley's exceptional Earth and Wind elemental aptitude and begins teaching him magic. 7

Personality

Linley is determined, sincere, and highly disciplined. His initial disappointment over the failed bloodline test turns into a lasting resolve to grow stronger through training rather than resentment. 6

He is supportive of those close to him. He celebrates Lin Yun's breakthroughs without jealousy, relays Delin's teachings faithfully before Lin Yun can communicate with Delin directly, and agrees to conceal Lin Yun's study of necromancy despite its danger. 10 22

Linley remains humble despite his achievements. At Ernst Institute, his gentle manner and sincerity make him well-liked among his dormitory friends; later, even after becoming a powerful mage, Dragonblood Warrior, and marquis, he does not become arrogant. 11 94

Abilities & Skills

Earth and Wind Magic

Linley's principal magical affinities are Earth and Wind, both super-grade. He also possesses a faint Fire affinity. 9

• Learned Earth magic under Delin Cowart, beginning with Earth Spike. 8
• Improved his Earth Spike casting speed to under one second before entering Ernst Institute. 10
• Studies Wind magic at Ernst Institute and exchanges insights with Lin Yun. 11
• Develops into a peak seventh-rank dual-element mage. 95

Dragonblood Warrior Transformation

Although he initially fails the clan bloodline test, Linley later triggers his Dragonblood bloodline using the dragon crystal of a peak ninth-rank Spined Iron-Armored Dragon. 6 96

• Dragon Transformation raises his warrior strength into the Saint Realm once he reaches Level 9. 95
• He possesses the Purple Blood Soft Sword discovered in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. 96
• By age twenty-three, he is an early Saint Realm combatant in transformed form. 107

Stone Carving

Under Delin's instruction, Linley learns Flat Blade Style stone carving as a method of tempering Spiritual Energy. 12

• Progresses from uneven basic cuts to carving geometric forms and simple animals and plants. 12
• Creates the sculpture Dream Awakening, which sells for twelve million gold coins. 94
• Uses the proceeds to redeem the Baruch Clan heirloom blade, Slaughter. 94

Warrior Training

Linley practices the Qi Cultivation Style and basic blade techniques from childhood. 4 12

• Reaches Level 4 warrior strength by age twelve. 12
• Attains peak Level 6 warrior strength through the Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart. 78
• Later trains through the Magic Beast Mountain Range with Bebe and gains extensive practical combat experience. 98

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Coiling Dragon Ring — Ring containing Delin Cowart's soul. 7
• Bebe — His equal-contract magical beast and training companion. 9 98
• Purple Blood Soft Sword — Found after triggering his Dragonblood bloodline. 96
• Black Jade Heavy Sword — Forged by the Hyde family using Black Jade obtained from Prince Roy. 98
• Slaughter — Baruch Clan heirloom blade redeemed through the sale of Dream Awakening. 94

Relationships

• Lin Yun Baruch — Twin younger brother, fellow cultivator, and enduring source of mutual support and motivation. 4 6 95
• Hogg Baruch — Father and head of the Baruch Clan; entrusts Linley and Lin Yun with the Dragonblood Secret Manual. 10
• Wharton Baruch — Younger brother. 2
• Delin Cowart — Mentor residing in the Coiling Dragon Ring; teaches Linley magic and stone carving. 7 12
• Hillman — Early warrior-training instructor and family retainer. 2 4
• Bebe — Equal-contract magical beast; accompanies Linley during his training journeys. 9 98
• Yale, Reynolds, and George — Ernst Institute dormitory friends who share Linley's academy life. 11 12
• Alice — A girl Linley rescues in the Magic Beast Mountain Range and later falls in love with; their relationship eventually ends. 77 95
• Jenny — Later confidante whom Linley encounters after leaving the Magic Beast Mountain Range. 107

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Training and Magic Awakening

Linley begins as a child of the declining Baruch Clan, trains under Hillman, fails the Dragonblood test, and discovers the Coiling Dragon Ring after an accident. Delin's awakening opens his path as a mage. 4 6 7

Ernst Institute

Following the aptitude test in Fenlai City, Linley and Lin Yun choose Ernst Institute. Linley studies Earth and Wind magic, forms friendships with Yale, Reynolds, and George, and develops rapidly through relentless practice. 9 11 12

Dragonblood Awakening

After heartbreak and a period of intense stone carving, Linley returns to the Magic Beast Mountain Range. He kills a peak ninth-rank Spined Iron-Armored Dragon, uses its dragon crystal to awaken his Dragonblood bloodline, and obtains the Purple Blood Soft Sword. 96

Marquis of Fenlai

Linley graduates, becomes a marquis of the Fenlai Kingdom, and returns to Fenlai City as a peak seventh-rank dual-element mage and Dragonblood Warrior. 95

War Against the Radiant Church

After learning of the Radiant Church's involvement in his mother Lina's abduction, Linley becomes focused on revenge. He later allies with Sessler and five Level 8 Undying Warriors in operations against the church. 98 107

Trivia

• Linley is the elder twin, while Lin Yun was born a few minutes later. 2
• His magical aptitude is super-grade for Earth and Wind, with a faint Fire affinity. 9
• He initially serves as the intermediary between Lin Yun and Delin because Lin Yun cannot yet perceive soul bodies. 11 22
• His younger brother's rapid growth repeatedly motivates him to train harder rather than give up. 12