Lin Lei
Reverberating Dragon: Ascending the Dao from the Electric Telegraph Gu
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Lin Lei (林雷), also rendered Linley 3 8 |
| Species/Race | Human; Dragonblood Warrior of the Baruch family after awakening 12 41 |
| Gender | Male 13 46 |
| Affiliation | Baruch family; Ernst Magic Academy; later a guest elder of the Zi'ao family 12 27 47 |
| Occupation/Role | Mage, warrior and sculptor 44 46 49 |
| Status | Alive as of Chapter 50 50 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 7 7 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sixth-rank mage and physical fighter | 38 | Reaches the sixth rank in both magical and physical strength 38. |
| Seventh-rank physique | 40 | His body reaches seventh-rank strength before he can practice battle qi 40. |
| Awakened Dragonblood Warrior | 41 | Absorbs the Spine-backed Iron-Armored Dragon’s bloodline and manifests black dragon scales 40 41. |
| Seventh-rank mage | 44 | Breaks through and prepares to graduate from Ernst Magic Academy 44. |
| Seventh rank in human form; ninth-rank combat power when transformed | 47 49 | Lei Lin tells him to reach the ninth rank in human form; Lin Lei later states that his transformation lets him fight ninth-rank warriors 47 49. |
Background and History
Lin Lei is the heir of the declining Baruch family, a lineage known for its Dragonblood Warriors. He wants to restore its standing, but his initially insufficient bloodline concentration prevents him from practicing the family’s battle qi method 12 13 15.
While training in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, he meets Lei Lin Zi'ao, who rescues him from an ambush and later from Wind Wolves. After another ambush leaves Lin Lei gravely injured, Lei Lin treats him and accompanies him through further training 7 10. Lin Lei trusts him with the secret of his lineage and agrees to assist his bloodline research. The Baruch family subsequently sends Lei Lin its Dragonblood Secret Manual and research records 12 13 15.
Lei Lin’s first Dragonblood Potions fail to awaken Lin Lei, and he suspends the trials rather than continue without better evidence 27 30. Lin Lei eventually awakens after absorbing blood and a Dragon Crystal from a Spine-backed Iron-Armored Dragon in Misty Valley. He also obtains the Violet Blood Soft Sword there; Lei Lin identifies it as a divine artifact and leaves it with him 40 42.
Following the reported death of his father, Hogg, Lin Lei investigates his parents’ fate. He suspects that Lei Lin is withholding information but believes his friend does not intend to harm him 46 47. After learning of the Radiant Church’s role in his mother’s death, he resolves to take revenge. Lei Lin defeats him in a sparring match to demonstrate how much stronger his opponents may be, then advises him to cultivate in the O’Brien Empire. Lin Lei agrees, but insists on killing King Clyde first; after doing so, he is surrounded by Inquisition deacons using an Angel Battle Formation 48 50.
Appearance
Lin Lei’s awakened transformation has black dragon scales, first visible on his arm 41.
- Semi-dragon form — He can partially transform while retaining a human shape 42.
Personality
Lin Lei takes pride in the Baruch name and initially resists joining another family, preferring to restore his own through his efforts 12 13. He nevertheless accepts help when it offers a chance to awaken his bloodline and aid his family 13.
He continues training after a near-fatal ambush and grows more cautious about trusting strangers 9 10. His trust in Lei Lin survives his suspicion that Lei Lin is concealing the truth about his parents, though Lin Lei chooses to investigate it himself 47. Once he learns whom he holds responsible, his desire for revenge persists despite Lei Lin’s warnings about the difference in their strength 48 50.
Abilities & Skills
Magic and warrior training
- Advances to the seventh rank as a mage and the seventh rank in human form as a warrior 44 49.
- Develops an unusually strong physique even before his Dragonblood awakening 12 40.
Dragonblood transformation
- Gains black dragon scales after awakening his lineage 40 41.
- Can enter a semi-dragon form; a fuller transformation gives him combat power comparable to a ninth-rank warrior while his human-form rank remains seventh 42 49.
Stone carving
- Becomes a master sculptor. His carving holds Lei Lin’s attention long enough for Lei Lin to relax and break through to the eighth rank 39 46.
Equipment and Items
- Violet Blood Soft Sword, or Purple Sword — A divine artifact obtained in Misty Valley 42.
- Slaughter — The Baruch family’s heirloom blade, which Lin Lei repurchases after it is found 44.
- Communication Crystal — Used to exchange messages with Lei Lin, including during Lin Lei’s difficulties with Alice 15 31.
- Zi'ao family token — Given by Lei Lin to let him enter the family estate without being turned away during experiments 30.
Relationships
- Hogg Baruch — Father. His commitment to the family’s legacy helps drive Lin Lei’s pursuit of Dragonblood awakening; Lin Lei is devastated by his reported death 15 46.
- Warton — Younger brother, studying in the O’Brien Empire 30 50.
- Lei Lin Zi'ao — Friend and protective elder-brother figure who researches his bloodline, treats his injuries and guides his training. Their trust is strained when Lin Lei realizes Lei Lin is hiding information about his parents 8 10 27 30 47 49.
- Beibei — Loyal magic-beast companion who fights alongside him and worries over his injuries 9 10 49 50.
- Delin — Mentor whose knowledge assists Lin Lei’s training and bloodline research 11 12 14.
- Alice — Romantic interest; their relationship deteriorates and leaves Lin Lei distressed 31 38.
- Delia — Ernst classmate. Lin Lei initially cites his wish to spend time with her as a reason to remain in Fenlai, while also investigating his parents’ deaths 47.
Notable Quotes
“Everything they have done must be for my own good! But there must be something they are hiding from me. … If they hide it from me, I will investigate it myself!” 47
“I will step by step, step by step, step by step destroy the Radiant Church!” 48