Linley

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Linley Baruch (林雷) 1
Alias(es)	Lord Lei 46
Species/Race	Human; descendant of the Dragonblood Warrior clan 36
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ernst Institute (graduate); War God Mountain; Baruch Kingdom 19 54 65
Occupation/Role	Mage, Dragonblood Warrior, former Fenlai Kingdom court mage, and leader in the campaign against the Radiant Church 19 36
Status	Alive; later departs Baruch City for training and continental travel 66
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dual-element super-grade aptitude	1	Tested with super-grade Earth and Wind affinities, medium-grade Fire affinity, and spiritual energy eighteen times greater than his peers'.
Sixth-rank mage	14	Reaches the sixth rank shortly after Akes; the two continue cultivating together.
Dragonblood Warrior transformation	18	Completes the transformation in Mist Valley and returns after three months substantially stronger.
Seventh-rank mage	19 22	Graduates Ernst Institute as one of its youngest graduates and later stabilizes his seventh-rank power.
Advanced Triple Wave / Hundred-Fold Wave mastery	43	Demonstrates a Triple Wave strike that destroys a boulder internally without leaving an exterior mark; begins teaching Barker the fundamentals of Hundred-Fold Wave.
Second level of the Profound Truth of Wind	44	Gains further insight into Wind’s profound truths while cultivating in the back mountains.
Peak ninth-rank transformed combat strength	47	Before his decisive breakthrough, his Dragonblood transformation raises his combat strength to the peak of the ninth rank.
Early ninth-rank warrior; early Saint-level strength while transformed	47	Breaks through during the battle against the Angel Battle Formation, then destroys all six angels, including a Four-Winged Angel.

Background

Linley first meets Akes during the Radiant Church’s aptitude test, where his exceptional Earth and Wind talent earns him an invitation to Ernst Institute. The two become roommates in Dormitory 1987 alongside Yale, Reynolds, and George, forming a brotherhood that remains central to Linley’s life. 1 2

At Ernst, Linley maintains an unforgiving routine of exercise, classes, magical practice, sculpture, and nightly meditation. His discipline earns him Excellent ratings in both Earth and Wind examinations, while his trust in Akes is demonstrated when he chooses not to expose the unusual fire aura noticed by Doehring Cowart. 3 5 6

Appearance

In ordinary form, Linley is a brown-haired young man who favors practical clothing and carries himself with a reserved steadiness. His Dragonblood transformation drastically alters his appearance into that of a scaled warrior. 35 66

• Dark dragon scales cover his body.
• His hands become claws, and a powerful dragon tail forms behind him.
• Spikes emerge from his back, forehead, and elbows.
• His eyes become dark-golden vertical slits. 35 47

Personality

Linley is quiet, direct, and intensely disciplined. He speaks sparingly, prefers action to display, and does not pry into secrets others choose to keep. His steady cultivation habits persist from his days at Ernst through his later life as a Saint-level combatant. 3 35 42

Beneath his restrained exterior, he is deeply protective of those he considers family. He supports Wharton’s pursuit of Nina, accepts responsibility for the Barker brothers, searches relentlessly for the missing Akes, and regards Bebe not merely as a magical beast but as his brother. 41 49 60

His hatred for the Radiant Church is rooted in its crimes and becomes especially severe after learning that children are sacrificed as vessels for angels. Rather than acting blindly, he builds alliances and directs his anger toward dismantling the Church’s power. 35 36

Abilities & Skills

Earth and Wind Magic

Linley possesses super-grade affinities for both Earth and Wind, supported by superior spiritual energy.

• Earned Excellent ratings in both elements during Ernst’s examinations. 6
• Uses Wind Shadow Step for high-speed movement and Rhythm of the Wind in combat. 47
• Reaches the second level of the Profound Truth of Wind through sustained cultivation. 44
• His Fire affinity is only medium-grade. 1

Dragonblood Warrior Transformation

Linley’s Dragonblood Warrior bloodline gives him a powerful battle form, greatly increasing his physical strength, durability, and combat power.

• Gains claws, scales, a dragon tail, and enhanced senses. 35
• His transformed strength rises from the ninth rank to the Saint level after his breakthrough against the angels. 47
• Can rapidly regenerate damaged scales and flesh after reaching Saint-level transformed power. 47
• The transformation consumes battle qi and stamina quickly in prolonged combat. 47

Earth Pulse and Vibration Techniques

Linley develops an Earth-based offensive style centered on layered vibrations.

• Uses the Hundred-Fold Wave to stack destructive force into a single strike. 43 47
• Demonstrates Triple Wave by pulverizing a boulder’s interior while leaving its surface intact. 43
• Trains to fuse 256 layers of vibration and grasp the true essence of Earth Pulse. 53
• Applies Earth Pulse principles to train Wharton against fast sword techniques. 49

Swordsmanship

Linley is a close-combat swordsman whose sword techniques complement his Dragonblood transformation and elemental insights.

• Wields the Violet Blood Soft Sword in major battles. 47
• Combines sword strikes with Earth Pulse and Wind techniques. 47
• Uses his experience and Earth techniques to guide Wharton’s combat training. 49

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Violet Blood Soft Sword — A thin, purple-glowing sword used during Linley’s battle against the Angel Battle Formation. 47
• Wind’s Protection talisman — A jade pendant Linley refines for Akes; it releases a seventh-rank defensive wind spell when crushed. 66

Relationships

• Akes (Aikesi Yan) — Dormitory brother, lifelong friend, and frequent battlefield ally. They cultivate together at Ernst, reunite against the Radiant Church, and promise to meet again after twelve years. 2 35 47 66
• Bebe — Linley’s Shadow Mouse companion and contracted magical beast; Linley explicitly calls him his brother. 3 35 46
• Delia — Linley’s wife. After Delia travels alone to find him, they confess their feelings and later marry in Baruch City. 48 65
• Alice — Linley’s first love at Ernst. Her relationship with Kalan leaves Linley heartbroken and leads him to carve the sculpture Dream Awakening. 15 16 17
• Wharton Baruch — Linley’s younger brother. Linley trains and supports him during his duel with Blumer, then helps establish him as king of Baruch. 49 62
• Sessler — A necromancer rescued by Linley and Akes; he becomes an ally against the Radiant Church and provides intelligence on its operations. 35 36
• Barker, Gates, Ankh, Bullen, and Welin — Five rescued brothers who become Linley’s followers. Linley accepts responsibility for guiding them after their Undying Warrior heritage is revealed. 39 41
• Halu — Linley’s contracted Black-Striped Cloud Leopard. Linley fights alongside Halu against the Radiant Church, and Halu later reaches the Saint level. 35 44
• Jenny — A longtime friend who loves Linley without demanding reciprocation. Linley honors their five-year promise and vows to visit her again while he lives. 46

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ernst Institute

Linley enters Ernst after displaying extraordinary aptitude, joins Dormitory 1987, and becomes one of the institute’s most promising students. His friendship with Akes, Yale, Reynolds, and George gives him a stable support system through years of cultivation. 1 2 19

His relationship with Alice ends in betrayal, prompting him to carve Dream Awakening over eleven days and redirect his pain into training. Soon afterward, he enters Mist Valley and completes his Dragonblood transformation. 17 18

Separation and Return to the Magical Beast Mountain Range

After graduating, Linley remains in Fenlai as a court mage. Following the destruction of Fenlai and the death of King Clyde, he refuses outside help and enters the Magical Beast Mountain Range alone to grow stronger. 19 24

War Against the Radiant Church

Akes later finds Linley fighting Radiant Church forces alongside Bebe and Halu. The pair rescue Sessler, learn of the Church’s angel-vessel sacrifices, and form an alliance dedicated to opposing it. 35 36

Linley rescues the five Barker brothers from the Church and takes them under his protection. When Saint-level enemy Steller attacks, Linley fights beside Akes until Hise intervenes; afterward, Linley accepts responsibility for guiding the brothers’ newly revealed Undying Warrior lineage. 39 40 41

Saint-Level Breakthrough and O'Brien Journey

While facing six angels in an Angel Battle Formation, Linley breaks through under extreme pressure. His transformed strength reaches the Saint level, allowing him to destroy the formation and defeat its Four-Winged Angel leader. 47

He then travels with Akes to the O'Brien Empire, reunites with Wharton, and helps prepare him for his duel against Blumer. Linley’s support contributes to Wharton securing his future with Princess Nina. 49 50

Baruch Kingdom

Linley accepts War God Mountain’s token and later works to establish Baruch as a kingdom, with Wharton intended to rule and the Barker brothers entrusted with military responsibilities. 54 62

He marries Delia in a joint ceremony with Akes and Monica, attended by representatives of several major factions. 65

Notable Quotes

“Bebe... He is my brother.” 35

“If you want to kill me, then do it.” 47