Lin Ge

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Lin Ge (林戈)
Alias(es)	Ghost God Mask wearer
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lin Clan; Huangpu Clan (representative); Southern Region Sword Sect
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator; alchemist; transmigrator
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Unity of Man and Sword	1	Reached after three years spent exclusively practicing basic sword techniques.
Earth Origin Realm	1	Advanced in under three years through cultivation, self-refined strengthening pills, and the Peerless Supreme Body.
Heaven Origin Realm	20	Broke through after a painful life-and-death trial in the Beast Horn Arena.
Origin Pellet Realm — Ninth-Grade Origin Pill	27–28	Formed a Ninth-Grade Origin Pill; its absorption rate greatly accelerated recovery and cultivation.
Half-Step Origin Pellet Realm	31	Identified by Lei Bao during Lin Ge's assault on the Lei Clan.
Manifestation Realm	53	Reached during secluded cultivation in Yan City; his sword-path comprehension also advanced greatly.
Qi Creation Realm	54–55	Recognized as having entered the Qi Creation stage of the Three Realms of Creation.
Nirvana Realm	114	Returned to Tianshui City after a year with Nirvana Realm strength.
Heavenly Sword Realm — First Level	152	Reached the first level after comprehending the true intent of fire.
Peak Nine-Origin Nirvana Realm	167	Reached after three months at the Sword Sect, aided by its resources and Li Xiaoyao's training.
Samsara Stage — Early Stage	198	Obtained the Void Emperor's inheritance during a year of seclusion in the Sword Sect Ancient Tomb.
Heaven-Sword Unity	224	Entered the realm during his battle against Loki, dramatically increasing his power.

Background / History

Lin Ge is a transmigrator from another world who was reborn into the Lin Clan of Green Sun Town. His mother died giving birth to him, while his father later died after resenting him for her death; Lin Ge consequently grew up isolated and emotionally detached from the clan. He learned that he had entered the world of Martial Universe and belonged to the same clan as Lin Dong, whose future rise he already knew. 1 2

His auxiliary system possesses no shop or martial-arts library, but displays his status and later develops detection capabilities. Through it, Lin Ge learned that he possessed the Peerless Supreme Body: a constitution granting exceptional cultivation speed, comprehension, and the ability to consume strengthening resources without side effects. 1 27

Determined to surpass the Ruler realm and become the strongest being in the Three Thousand Great Worlds, Lin Ge chose sword cultivation rather than following the conventional Yuan Power-focused path. He spent three years repeating only basic sword forms until reaching Unity of Man and Sword, then secretly developed alchemy to support his cultivation. 1

Appearance

Lin Ge is a youthful male swordsman whose bearing is repeatedly described as calm, detached, and difficult to read.

• Often wears black robes.
• Has deep, piercing eyes that can become cold and intimidating in battle.
• Commonly carries a longsword or the Cyan Light Ancient Sword.
• Uses a Ghost God Mask to conceal his identity while operating outside the Lin Clan. 3 7 68 92

Personality

Lin Ge is intensely ambitious and views strength as the only reliable path to freedom and dominance. His stated goal is not merely to equal the great figures of his world, but to surpass the Ruler realm itself. He rejects the idea of stealing Lin Dong's destined opportunities, believing a true hegemon must remain unsurpassable regardless of an opponent's advantages. 1 5

His outward manner is usually indifferent, calm, and arrogant, particularly toward enemies or clan elders who attempt to command him. He is willing to make ruthless decisions, including destroying hostile factions and threatening anyone who obstructs his objectives. 62 104 106 145

Despite this detachment, Lin Ge protects and invests in people he considers valuable. He aids Lin Dong early in his life, honors his agreement with Huangpu Zhi, saves Hua Yun from assassins, and accepts Zhang Yiming as the inheritor of his swordsmanship. 2 3 68 70 76 120 121

Abilities & Skills

Peerless Supreme Body

Lin Ge's innate constitution is the foundation of his abnormal advancement.

• Greatly increases his cultivation speed.
• Grants extraordinary comprehension.
• Allows him to consume pills, spirit herbs, and body-strengthening resources without side effects.
• Enabled his rapid ascent from Earth Origin to the higher realms of cultivation. 1 53

Swordsmanship

Lin Ge is a dedicated sword cultivator who built his foundation through years of repetitive basic training.

• Reached Unity of Man and Sword through three years of basic sword practice. 1
• Developed formidable sword momentum, sword intent, and sword qi through combat against demonic beasts and cultivators. 5 37
• Defeated Lei Li, Xie Yingying, and Wu Yun simultaneously with a single sword. 17
• Pressured and briefly overpowered Lin Langtian during their exchange in the Ancient Tomb Mansion. 62
• Was instructed by Li Xiaoyao in the Eight Paths of the Heavenly Sword and the true intents associated with them. 167

Peerless Sword Intent

Lin Ge's original sword intent embodies dominance: “peerless under heaven, supreme above all.”

• Initially only a superficial trace, with weak sword qi. 5
• Became potent enough to intimidate opponents and manifest immense sword pressure. 16 18
• Can be projected on a massive scale, including a hundred-zhang sword charged with Peerless Sword Intent. 106
• Remained one of his principal combat arts even after gaining more advanced sword intents. 224

Great Wilderness Sword Intent

An ancient sword intent granted to Lin Ge by an old man after he demonstrated a new approach to sword cultivation.

• Draws upon the power of heaven and earth to multiply the force of his sword attacks. 112 175
• Creates a barren-wasteland-like domain that absorbs surrounding heaven-and-earth essence. 177
• Served as Lin Ge's trump card against stronger Life Profound Realm opponents. 175

Void Power and Void Sword Intent

After pursuing the Void Emperor's inheritance, Lin Ge gained power connected to the void.

• Used void power from a jade pendant to kill Ghost Nether. 162
• Obtained the Void Emperor's inheritance in the Sword Sect Ancient Tomb. 198
• Used Void Sword Intent and chaotic space to counter Loki's divine abilities. 224

Alchemy

Lin Ge independently researched alchemy despite it not existing in the world as a recognized profession.

• Refined body-strengthening pills after a year of experimentation. 1
• Created Foundation Establishment Liquid, which helped Lin Dong reach the third stage of Body Tempering. 2
• Reached the initial rank of alchemist by the time he formed his Ninth-Grade Origin Pill. 27
• Later acknowledged Li Xiaoyao's alchemy as far beyond his own. 167

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Cyan Light Ancient Sword / Azure Light Sword — an ancient longsword received in the Ancient Tomb Mansion; Lin Ge's principal weapon in later battles. 60 62
• Ghost God Mask — mask used to hide his identity while intervening in Dahe Prefecture. 68
• Auxiliary System — status-panel system that tracks Lin Ge's condition and later detects nearby entities. 1 27 39
• Foundation Building Liquid — restorative liquid Lin Ge consumes after intense physical training. 5
• Ninth-Grade Origin Pill — Lin Ge's Origin Pellet, capable of replenishing his origin power in a fraction of the usual time. 27
• Jade pendant — source through which he accessed void power against Ghost Nether. 162

Relationships

• Lin Dong — fellow Lin Clan member whom Lin Ge rescues from Lin Shan, provides with Foundation Establishment Liquid, and regards as a future powerhouse; they later become recurring rivals and allies. 2 3 18 147
• Lin Xiao — master and protector who consistently supports Lin Ge's cultivation and safety. 22 24
• Lin Zhentian — Lin Clan elder who recognizes Lin Ge's potential and supports his attempt to break through to the Origin Pellet Realm. 20 24
• Qin Xue — longtime companion with whom Lin Ge shares a complicated, increasingly strained relationship; he later leaves her in Zhang Yiming's care. 55 56 104 121
• Huangpu Zhi — political ally and strategist; Lin Ge honors his agreement with her against the Li Family and later seeks a Hundred Dynasties War slot through the Huangpu Clan. 76 81 99 122
• Huangpu Qi — Huangpu Zhi's younger relative, entrusted to Lin Ge for the Great Wastelands Ancient Tablet expedition. 99 100 104
• Li Quan — leader associated with the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion; Lin Ge trusts him with the pavilion's future independence and Xiao Zi's care. 53 114
• Xiao Zi — loyal demonic beast companion who protects Lin Ge and kills Wang Yan on his command. 114 145
• Lin Langtian — Lin Clan Main Branch prodigy and major rival; Lin Ge repeatedly measures himself against him and challenges his superiority. 53 62 104
• Zhang Yiming — disciple and designated inheritor of Lin Ge's sword cultivation insights. 120 121
• Li Xiaoyao — Sword Sect master who becomes Lin Ge's mentor and directs him toward deeper sword cultivation rather than reckless realm advancement. 167 198
• Ji Che — ally connected to the Void Emperor's inheritance; Lin Ge chooses to aid him against Ji Wu's rebellion. 162 198
• Loki — Lin Ge's enemy in the Battle of the Heavens; Loki reveals his involvement in the Wang Clan's downfall. 224

Story Role / Major Arcs

Green Sun Town

Lin Ge begins as an unknown Lin Clan youth cultivating in isolation. He reveals himself by defeating Lin Shan and his guards, assisting Lin Dong, dominating the clan competition, and reaching Heaven Origin Realm during the Beast Horn Arena confrontation. 2 17 20

He then resolves the threat posed by the Lei and Xie Clans, using his breakthrough to Origin Pellet Realm and overwhelming swordsmanship to defeat Lei Bao and the Lei Clan's experts. 24 28 31

Yan City and the Ancient Tomb Mansion

After leaving Green Sun Town, Lin Ge trains against demonic beasts to improve his sword qi. He enters the Ancient Tomb Mansion to test himself against the Great Yan Dynasty's younger generation, obtains the Cyan Light Ancient Sword, and clashes with Lin Langtian. 37 53 60 62

Dahe Prefecture

Operating behind the Ghost God Mask, Lin Ge rescues Hua Yun from assassins and subdues the surviving Li brothers. He allies with Huangpu Zhi against the Li Family, eventually confronting its Manifestation Realm ancestors with the Thirty-Six Swords of Heaven-Destroying Earth-Shattering. 68 70 76 81 83 92

Great Wastelands Ancient Tablet

Lin Ge escorts Huangpu Qi and forcefully monopolizes access to the ancient tablet, sealing the area and challenging any cultivator—including Lin Clan Main Branch elders—who seeks to enter without his approval. 99 106

During this period, he receives the Great Wilderness Sword Intent and becomes increasingly focused on defeating the enemy whose talent he believes exceeds his own. 112

Great Yan Dynasty Departure

After returning with Nirvana Realm strength and witnessing Xiao Zi's evolution, Lin Ge prepares to leave the Great Yan Dynasty. He rejects the Lin Clan's Hundred Dynasties War slot in favor of one from the Huangpu Clan, seeking to avoid interfering with Lin Dong and Lin Langtian's destinies. 114 115 122

He later destroys the Wang Clan after a prolonged battle with Wang Lei and Wang Yan, with Xiao Zi delivering the final blow against Wang Yan. 140 145

Southern Region and Sword Sect

Lin Ge abandons participation in the Hundred Dynasties War to pursue the Southern Region Sword Sect. After forcing his way toward the Southern Region, he enters Great Zhou and eventually joins the Sword Sect, where Li Xiaoyao guides his cultivation of the Heavenly Sword. 150 152 154 167

He uses the Great Wilderness Sword Intent in the Sword Sect's trials and later obtains the Void Emperor's inheritance, reaching the early Samsara Stage. 175 179 198

Battle of the Heavens

Lin Ge confronts Loki in an attempt to restore the world. During the battle, he employs Void Sword Intent, chaotic space, and ultimately Heaven-Sword Unity against Loki's divine power and the Nether Soul-Suppressing Spear. 224

Notable Quotes

“If heaven did not give birth to me, Lin Ge, the path of the sword would be as long as an eternal night!” 1

“A so-called powerhouse refers to strength of heart, not strength of appearance. Do you understand?” 3

“People usually need a reason to convince themselves to do something, but I have no such need.” 18

“Facing a potential threat, one must cut the weeds and dig up the roots—that is what a true king should do.” 62

Trivia

• Lin Ge was a shut-in in his previous life and died after being struck by a truck while going to buy a novel. 1
• He possesses knowledge of the future events of Martial Universe and related worlds from his previous life. 1
• His system initially only displayed personal information and had no shop or martial-arts manuals. 1
• At age thirteen, his system listed his weapon proficiency at 53%. 5
• Lin Ge considers the appearance of Zhang Yiming's Innate Sword Body a challenge to his belief that he alone possessed unmatched sword talent. 120