Qin Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Qin Yuan (秦渊)
Alias(es)	Ling Tian
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heaven Dou Imperial Family; Qian Renxue's faction (as Ling Tian)
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; cultivator; chess, carving, sword, and calligraphy practitioner
Status	Active
Martial Soul	Golden Dragon; formerly Little Grass Snake, then Big Grass Snake and Golden Flood Dragon
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Power Level 5	1	Initially possessed a malignantly mutated Little Grass Snake Martial Soul and only half a level of Innate Soul Power.
Big Grass Snake	2	First Martial Soul evolution, purchased with 1 Evolution Point after reaching Chess Stage One.
Golden Flood Dragon; Soul Power Level 6	2	Second Martial Soul evolution, purchased with 10 Evolution Points after six months of chess study.
Chess Path 7th Dan	7	Comprehended the Chess Heart; reached Chess Path 9th Dan, its pinnacle, within the following six months.
Golden Dragon; Soul Power Level 10	8	Third Martial Soul evolution after accumulating 79 Evolution Points through chess and carving.
Soul Power Level 25	10	Absorbed the 5,324-year Three-Clawed Dark Gold Dragon Soul Ring as his first ring.
Soul Power Level 32	11	Absorbed the Eight-Winged Black Gold Dragon Soul Ring as his second ring.
Soul Power Level 38; Sword Path 6th Stage	17	Built swordsmanship through repeated soul duels while disguised as Ling Tian.
Soul King, Level 51	24	Reached Sword Path Nine Segments, then spent accumulated Evolution Points to advance in Soul Power.
Soul Power Level 58	37	Absorbed the 73,895-year Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear as his fourth Soul Ring.
Soul Emperor, Level 61	38	Obtained an 88,888-year Jade-Eyed Black Gold Dragon fifth Soul Ring and an External Soul Bone.
Soul Power Level 66	40	Absorbed the 168,856-year Titan Giant Ape Soul Ring, overcoming its resentment with Life Miracle.
Soul Power Level 67; Calligraphy Path Level 6	72	Latest documented status; retained 22 Evolution Points.

Background

Qin Yuan was transmigrated to the Douluo Continent after drowning while attempting to save someone in his previous life. Orphaned again in his new life, he was the nephew of Emperor Xue Ye and was raised from infancy by Qian Renxue, who had replaced the real Xue Qinghe. Their bond became closer than ordinary cousins, with Qin Yuan regarding her as an elder sister. 1

Before Qin Yuan awakened his Martial Soul, Emperor Xue Ye treated him favorably in expectation that he would inherit his father's powerful Martial Soul. Once Qin Yuan instead awakened the weak, malignantly mutated Little Grass Snake with half a level of Innate Soul Power, the Emperor withdrew his support and reduced his provisions. Qian Renxue alone continued to protect and indulge him, even punishing royals who mocked him. 1

At age ten, Qin Yuan awakened a “golden finger” that awarded Evolution Points for advancing in learned skills. He could use these points to improve his Soul Power, evolve his Martial Soul, and later evolve the ages of his Soul Rings and Soul Bones. 1 2 10

Appearance

Qin Yuan is notably handsome, with a noble and elegant bearing cultivated during his upbringing in the imperial palace. At twelve, he was already approximately 1.8 meters tall with a slender, proportionate build. 2 27

• Sword-like brows and a sculpted face. 2 27
• Jade-like skin, red lips, and white teeth. 2
• Often wears plain robes when studying calligraphy outside the palace. 70
• Uses the Golden Dragon Mask and a black eye covering while acting as Ling Tian. 14 36

Personality

Qin Yuan is intensely driven to improve himself. Even before receiving his system, he continued cultivating despite his poor Innate Soul Power because he wanted strength and a longer life. Once he gained Evolution Points, he systematically pursued chess, carving, swordsmanship, and calligraphy to fuel his growth. 1 2 15 72

He is generally polite and restrained toward teachers and ordinary people, declining to rely on his royal status and forgiving those who misjudge him. He owns a dessert shop that employs underprivileged people at fair wages, and he remained magnanimous toward Mu Yao's family after they treated him coldly. 2 4 67 71

Qin Yuan is also calculating and ruthless when threatened. He concealed his true strength to avoid attracting powerful enemies, manipulated Dugu Bo's debt of gratitude to obtain resources, and tortured an assassin while repeatedly healing her in order to extract information. 29 32

Abilities & Skills

Evolution Point System

Qin Yuan gains Evolution Points by advancing learned skills. The points can improve his cultivation and evolve aspects of his power. 1 2

• Evolved his Martial Soul from Little Grass Snake to Golden Dragon. 2 8
• Can directly raise Soul Power with accumulated points. 24
• Can increase Soul Ring and Soul Bone ages, strengthening their effects. 10
• His progress is accelerated by exceptional comprehension rather than the system alone. 2 7

Life Miracle

An innate divine talent with purification and healing properties, awakened alongside his system. 1

• Can heal severe injuries and purify hostile energy. 1 40
• Can potentially regenerate severed limbs if supplied with sufficient Soul Power. 1
• Granted him complete knowledge of plants and their characteristics. 1
• Allowed him to heal Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo, securing Dugu Bo's favors and support. 29 35
• Healed his own injuries while refining the Titan Giant Ape's Soul Ring. 40

Golden Dragon Martial Soul

Qin Yuan's Martial Soul evolved through multiple stages into the super-tier Golden Dragon. 2 8

• Grants powerful physical combat capability and Golden Dragon Scales during possession. 31
• Its identity is concealed from most of the world because Qin Yuan was publicly known to possess a Little Grass Snake Martial Soul. 19 32
• His Golden Dragon Claw can be released instantly and possesses immense cutting power. 10
• Golden Dragon Claw was strong enough to defeat the Titan Giant Ape. 40

Soul Skills

• Golden Dragon Claw — Instantaneous, high-power claw attack from the Three-Clawed Dark Gold Dragon Soul Ring. 10
• Golden Dragon God Transformation — Doubles all attributes for one hour without negative side effects. 11
• Berserk — Amplifies all attributes by 300% and can stack with other amplification skills. 38
• Shift of Stars — Reverses the direction of attacks below god level. 38
• Teleportation — Used for sudden movement, evasion, and maintaining his Ling Tian identity. 19 23 53

Swordsmanship

Qin Yuan learned the Sword Path after returning from the Star Dou Great Forest and advanced at an extraordinary pace. 15

• Reached the first stage after only three days of instruction. 15
• Improved through daily soul duels under the Ling Tian identity. 17
• Comprehended the Sword Heart in three days after receiving Sword Douluo's guidance. 24
• Reached Sword Path Nine Segments within half a year. 24

Artistic and Intellectual Paths

• Chess Path — Reached 9th Dan, the pinnacle of the path, in one year; comprehended the Chess Heart and defeated multiple Chess Saint Pavilion disciples. 5 7
• Carving Path — Studied under Qian Renxue and reached Level 9 within one year, surpassing her own skill. 8
• Calligraphy Path — Studied at the Calligraphy Saint Pavilion and reached Level 6 after copying Mu Zhengqing's masterwork. 64 72

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Golden Dragon Mask — Conceals Qin Yuan's identity while he operates as Ling Tian. 14 36
• Golden Dragon Wings — Eight-winged External Soul Bone that grants flight and teleportation-related abilities. 12
• Azure-Eyed Black Gold Dragon External Soul Bone — Right-hand External Soul Bone that can transform into weapons or a gauntlet and increases attack power by 100%. 38
• Ice Dragon King Soul Bone — God-tier Soul Bone obtained through the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 38
• Fire Dragon King Soul Bone — God-tier Soul Bone obtained through the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 38
• Storage Soul Tool — Holds his mask, carving tools, sword, and wealth. 4 8 24

Relationships

• Qian Renxue / Xue Qinghe — Foster elder sister and protector who raised Qin Yuan from infancy; he later serves her publicly as Ling Tian while concealing that identity from her. 1 23 36
• Emperor Xue Ye — Maternal uncle whose favor ended after Qin Yuan's weak Martial Soul awakening; Qin Yuan loses his remaining affection for him after the Emperor attempts to exploit his healing ability. 1 29
• Li Fu — Loyal guard and confidant. Qin Yuan saved him, helped avenge his murdered family, and gained his absolute loyalty. 4
• White Butterfly and Red Moon — Qin Yuan's Soul Elder maids, personally selected by Qian Renxue. 1
• Zhang Kaiming — Qin Yuan's first chess teacher; taught him all he knew within six months. 2
• Wang Qingyuan — Chess Saint whom Qin Yuan challenged and learned from while pursuing the Chess Heart. 6 7
• Zhu Zhuqing — Qin Yuan saved and cared for her in the Star Dou Great Forest; she confessed her feelings, and Qin Yuan later calls her his woman. 14 73
• Ning Rongrong — Childhood friend who admires Qin Yuan and is emotionally attached to him; Qian Renxue later orders Ling Tian to win her over. 12 23 73
• Dugu Bo — Became indebted to Qin Yuan after he healed Dugu Yan and later Dugu Bo himself; assists Qin Yuan in hunting powerful Soul Beasts. 29 35 37
• Mu Yao — Fellow calligraphy practitioner and senior sister who develops a close friendship with Qin Yuan. 67 72
• Sword Douluo — Guided Qin Yuan in the Sword Path and regretted being unable to take him as a personal disciple due to Qin Yuan's publicly known low Innate Soul Power. 23 24

Story Role / Major Arcs

Martial Soul Evolution and Chess Training

After awakening his system, Qin Yuan studies Go under Zhang Kaiming, rapidly obtains Evolution Points, and evolves his Martial Soul from a Little Grass Snake into a Golden Flood Dragon. He later comprehends the Chess Heart and reaches Chess Path 9th Dan. 2 7

Carving and First Soul Rings

Qin Yuan studies carving under Qian Renxue, performs his third Martial Soul evolution into the Golden Dragon, and enters the Star Dou Great Forest for Soul Rings. He gains the Three-Clawed Dark Gold Dragon and Eight-Winged Black Gold Dragon rings, rising to Level 32. 8 10 11

Ling Tian and Sword Path

Using the Ling Tian identity and Golden Dragon Mask, Qin Yuan participates in soul duels to hone his swordsmanship. He defeats Yu Tianheng in one move, accepts Qian Renxue's recruitment as Ling Tian, and later reaches Soul King level after advancing his Sword Path. 17 19 23 24

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Qin Yuan uses Life Miracle to treat Dugu Yan, bargains for Immortal Herbs, and enters the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He absorbs the power of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, gains the Ice Fire Domain and two god-tier Soul Bones, and heals Dugu Bo. 29 33 35

High-Level Soul Ring Hunts

With Dugu Bo, Pufferfish Douluo, and Snake Lance Douluo, Qin Yuan hunts increasingly dangerous Soul Beasts. He obtains a 73,895-year fourth ring, an 88,888-year fifth ring, and a 168,856-year Titan Giant Ape sixth ring. 37 38 40

Calligraphy Saint Pavilion

Qin Yuan studies calligraphy under Mu Zhengqing's influence and confronts Liu Feng without revealing his status. When Qian Renxue arrives as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, his royal connection becomes public within the pavilion. 66 67 71

Trivia

• Qin Yuan ate Whale Rubber for years to strengthen his body before obtaining his system. 1
• He owns a dessert shop but runs it primarily to employ disadvantaged people rather than for profit. 4
• His known Soul Rings include a 168,856-year Titan Giant Ape ring—far beyond his stated tolerance limit. 40
• Qian Renxue keeps jade carvings of Qin Yuan spanning from his infancy to the present. 7