Lin Chen

Biodata

| Full Name | Yun Linchen (formerly Li Linchen) 1 2 4 |
| Alias | Lin Chen, Brother Lin Chen, Lin Chen Gege, Liu Jinli, Sister Liuli 4 8 13 85 88 89 93 |
| Age | 9 years old (as of the academy tests); later a Shrek Academy student; 18 years old by the time of his encounter with Dark Phoenix Douluo Leng Yulai 31 63 151 |
| Gender | Male [implied by context] |
| Martial Soul | Azure Dragon 2 |
| Soul Rings | Five documented Soul King rings: four black (ten-thousand-year) soul rings and one blue-gold soul ring; he later reaches at least eight-ring cultivation 70 72 151 |
| Soul Power Level | 14 at age 6 (one-ring) 8; peak level 32 at age 9 21; later a five-ring Soul King 70; level 82 at age 18 151 |
| Mental Power | 478 (peak of Spirit Connection Realm) at the Zero Class tests 31 |
| Strength | Left hand: 1,888 kg; Right hand: 1,993 kg (with dragon-claw transformation) at the Zero Class tests 31 |
| Biological Parents | Linyuan (father) and his wife (mother); both sacrificed to save the Shrek Seven Devils 1 |
| Adoptive Parents | Yun Ming (father) and Ya Li (mother) of the Sea God Pavilion 1 4 |
| Adopted Daughter | Yun Qinghe, also known as Hehe 154 155 |
| Affiliation | Sea God Pavilion, Shrek Academy; Eastsea Academy Class 5 → Zero Class; Shrek Academy Outer Court; controller and inheritor of Dragon Valley 1 8 30 63 143 |
| Teacher | Wu Changkong; also instructed by Zhuo Shi, Zhen Hua, Yun Ming, and Mu Ye 18 20 30 71 83 150 151 |
| Battle Armor | Three-word battle armor, Dragon Silver Moon 169 173 |
| Distinguishing Features | Cyan-glazed eyes that become dragon-like vertical pupils when using his soul power; after his Dragon Valley inheritance, his eyes become brilliant gold; capable of transforming his arm into a dragon claw; later exceeds 1.8 meters in height 28 31 77 100 145 |

Background

Li Linchen’s story began not in the world of soul masters, but with his death in his previous life. Struck by a transport truck, his consciousness drifted toward a distant light and reawakened as a newborn in the era of Legend of the Dragon King. He was found by Yun Ming, the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, and his wife Ya Li, after his biological parents—Linyuan, one of the Shrek Seven Devils, and his wife—sacrificed themselves to save the Seven Devils. Yun Ming and Ya Li adopted the child on the spot, naming him Yun Linchen and vowing to groom him as the next Pavilion Master if his talent proved sufficient 1. Raised on Sea God Island, Linchen grew into a six-year-old boy of above-average height, with lean, upright posture, porcelain-white skin, and striking cyan-glazed eyes. From the moment he learned to walk, he displayed a mischievous and fearless nature, regularly “wreaking havoc” on the elders of the Sea God Pavilion, particularly the Red Dragon Douluo Zhuo Shi and Feng Wuyu, both of whom came to dote on him. Despite this, the elder Cai Yue’er remained cold and distant toward the boy, and Linchen, cautious, avoided provoking her 1.

At the age of six, Yun Ming personally conducted Linchen’s martial soul awakening ceremony in the solemn awakening room on Sea God Island, surrounded by the elders. Standing in the center of the array, Linchen felt no fear, only anticipation. His martial soul manifested as a magnificent Azure Dragon, a phantom whose bloodline level surpassed even that of the Holy Light and Dark Dragon held by Long Yeyue. The dense life aura it emitted astonished Yun Ming, Ya Li, Zhuo Shi, and Feng Wuyu 1 2. However, Linchen noticed that the Azure Dragon before him seemed different from the mythological creature he remembered. Following the awakening, he visited the Spirit Pagoda to obtain his first soul spirit. There, he chose the Thunder Hell Vine, an Indomitable grade soul spirit with a lightning attribute, guided by a desire for partnership rather than domination. He successfully absorbed it, forging a bond of mutual respect rather than mastery, and promised to help it grow stronger 2.

Shortly after his awakening, Linchen encountered a silver-haired, purple-eyed girl named Na’er while exploring Shrek City with Shen Yi. Na’er, five and a half years old, had no memory of her parents and appeared lost and dirty. Linchen, moved by empathy, gave her food and brought her back to the Sea God Pavilion. Ya Li and Yun Ming, after checking records and finding no trace of her family, initially planned to send her to an orphanage, but Linchen pleaded for her to stay. Na’er, after a silent moment, nodded to remain, and the couple agreed, allowing her to stay in the Sea God Pavilion 3 4. Linchen, half a year older, asked her to call him “Brother Lin Chen,” and she accepted. From then on, the two became inseparable, with Linchen taking her to snack streets, buying her stationery for school, and showing her constant care 4 7. His early childhood was marked by the warmth of his adoptive family—Yun Ming and Ya Li’s nurturing love, the playful teasing of the elders, and the growing bond with Na’er, all set against the backdrop of Sea God Island’s peaceful yet powerful atmosphere 1 6.

After his time at Eastsea Academy and in the Zero Class, Linchen continued his studies at Shrek Academy alongside Gu Yuena and his close companions. He became increasingly involved in forging and the planning of first-word battle armor, sharing a forging room with Tang Wulin and prioritizing battle armor over mecha construction for his group 77. During later travels and assessments, Linchen used the feminine disguise and identity “Liu Jinli,” a disguise that became publicly known after footage of him rescuing people aboard a soul train went viral 83 85. He subsequently underwent heavenly-lightning tempering on Sea God Island to evolve the Thunder Hell Vine and advance directly to the five-ring Soul King realm 70.

During the Star Luo Continent exchange, Linchen and Gu Yuena publicly revealed their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Creation Divine Dragon Transformation, overwhelming the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy’s own fusion skill 89. He later entered Dragon Valley with Gu Yuena, where his Azure Dragon bloodline reacted to the ancient dragon remains and a colossal Azure Dragon appeared before him. In Dragon Valley, Linchen stopped the forced fusion of Tang Wulin and Gu Yuena’s bloodlines, defeated Tang San’s divine consciousness, extracted the Golden Dragon King bloodline and Divine Core from Tang Wulin, and helped Gu Yuena absorb it before she transformed into a nine-colored dragon egg 137 139.

After Gu Yuena returned to the Douluo Continent, Linchen remained in Dragon Valley to receive an inheritance from the Azure Dragon’s mysterious human form. His dormant bloodline was fully awakened through the fusion of wood, water, wind, and star-elemental energy; he ultimately received control over Dragon Valley itself 142 143. He later returned to Shrek Academy with brilliant golden eyes and vastly increased power, reuniting with Gu Yuena at the Sea God Fate Matchmaking Tournament 145 146. By the age of eighteen, he had reached level 82, continued forging under Zhen Hua, cultivated spear technique with Yun Ming, and was considered a future successor to the Sea God Pavilion 150 151 171.

Linchen and Gu Yuena also became the adoptive parents of Yun Qinghe, a young girl connected to the dragon eggs they had nurtured. Although initially uncertain how to explain her sudden existence, they chose to raise and protect her together, eventually disclosing the adoption to Yun Ming and Ya Li 154 155. Following the destruction of Shrek Academy by level-twelve fixed soul guidance cannon shells, Linchen remained committed to protecting his companions and rebuilding Shrek despite the devastation 173 178.

Appearance

Lin Chen is a young boy with a tall, straight frame and a well-proportioned build. His most striking features are his cyan-glazed eyes—clear, profound, and shimmering with a colorful, glazed quality—that can, under certain circumstances, shift into dragon-like vertical pupils. He possesses a high-bridged nose and clean, sharp lip lines, while his entire face is handsome, blending a sharp edge with youthful innocence, yet carrying a composed, noble air that sets him apart from his peers. His overall appearance is often described as that of a fairy boy from a painting, ethereal and exceptionally eye-catching 14 15 29 31.

As he grows older, Lin Chen becomes over 1.8 meters tall and is regarded as one of Shrek Academy’s most handsome students. His appearance alongside Gu Yuena earns them a reputation as an “immortal couple” among the academy’s students 100. Following his Dragon Valley inheritance, his cyan-glazed eyes become brilliant gold and are described as vast and star-like, making him the center of attention when he reveals himself at the Sea God Fate Matchmaking Tournament 145 146.

• Eyes: Cyan-glazed, colorful, and shimmering; typically clear and profound, they can transform into dragon-like vertical pupils. After his inheritance, they become brilliant gold 15 29 31 77 145.
• Nose: High-bridged 15 29.
• Lips: Clean and sharp lip line 15.
• Face: Handsome, combining a sharp edge with youthful innocence; carries a composed, noble air 15 29.
• Build: Tall, straight frame; well-proportioned; later grows beyond 1.8 meters 29 100.
• Battle Armor: His three-word battle armor, Dragon Silver Moon, has a streamlined brilliant-gold luster and amplifies him through stellar power 169 173.
• Disguise: Can pass as a girl under the alias Liu Jinli, though this identity is eventually exposed through a viral rescue video 83 85.

Personality

• Kind and compassionate: Lin Chen demonstrates deep empathy and a sense of responsibility toward those in need. He takes the initiative to care for Na’er, a lost and frightened girl, treating her to snacks and providing reassurance 4. He also intervenes when a local thug bullies Uncle Li, later secretly giving him money to ensure his safety 25. His kindness is not performative; he acts quietly and without seeking recognition. He later rescues civilians aboard a soul train while disguised as Liu Jinli 83. After the later bandit attack, he heals injured passengers with his life attribute rather than pursuing recognition for his victory 157.

• Protective and courageous: Lin Chen is quick to stand up against injustice and bullies. When Guang Long threatens Uncle Li and shoves Tang Wulin, Lin Chen immediately uses his first soul skill to neutralize the threat, showing both his willingness to defend others and his readiness to face dangerous opponents 25. He also feels responsible for Na’er’s well-being, guiding her and ensuring she is cared for 4. Having grown up in an environment that protected its own, he refuses to tolerate offenses against his brothers or friends 77. This instinct remains central as he shields Gu Yuena from enemies, protects his companions against Nightmare Old Demon, and faces evil soul masters and level-twelve cannon shells without retreating 100 162 173.

• Mature and self-aware: Despite his young age, Lin Chen displays a level of maturity and introspection. He actively seeks out Zhuo Shi for training to improve his combat skills and soul power control, demonstrating initiative and a desire for self-improvement 6. He also analyzes his performance in the class advancement match, showing an ability to reflect on his own strengths and weaknesses 30. During later assessment journeys, he handles negotiations and challenges under the Liu Jinli identity with intelligence and strategic restraint 85. As an adult, he recognizes his inferiority to Yun Ming in spear technique and continues training accordingly 150.

• Confident and calm: Lin Chen carries himself with quiet confidence, rarely flustered. He introduces himself to his class with a clear, steady voice, and when mocked, he retorts sharply without anger 17. In combat, he remains composed, even when outnumbered or facing a powerful teacher like Wu Changkong 20 30 72. His physical prowess—immense strength and high mental power—underpins this self-assurance 31. Even when facing an eight-ring enemy in three-word battle armor, he remains cold and refuses to yield 158.

• Playful and mischievous: He enjoys lighthearted teasing and pranks. As a baby, he would pull Zhuo Shi’s beard and swat away a proffered bell in annoyance 1. Later, he swipes Zhuo Shi’s savings card and teases him 3. He also banters with Xie Xie, jokingly flexing his handsomeness and enjoying friendly competition 29. His tendency to prank or provoke others continues through his playful handling of Yue Zhengyu and his teasing of Gu Yuena 62 104.

• Narcissistic about his appearance: Lin Chen has a playful vanity regarding his looks. He openly claims to be more handsome than Tang Wulin and puffs out his chest when saying so 29. When Xie Xie teases him, he uses Gu Yuena’s affirmation as evidence of his superior attractiveness 29. The narrative itself confirms his striking features—cyan-glazed eyes, high-bridged nose, and composed noble air 15 29. He continues to joke about becoming more handsome after cultivation and openly accepts his reputation as Shrek’s most handsome student 100 109.

• Emotionally obtuse (a “blockhead”): Despite his intelligence in combat and cultivation, Lin Chen is strikingly oblivious to romantic cues. When Gu Yuena anticipates a confession during an evening walk, he instead asks a mundane question about what she and Xie Xie discussed, completely missing her romantic expectations 25. His focus remains on practical concerns rather than emotional signals, leading to his being labeled a blockhead. Nevertheless, his later behavior toward Gu Yuena becomes increasingly openly affectionate and protective 52 94 115. He still becomes flustered and retreats when Gu Yuena boldly asks him to apply sunscreen to her back 132.

• Strong-willed and determined: Lin Chen exhibits a powerful will from childhood, successfully absorbing the Thunder Hell Vine as its partner rather than its master, a process that requires immense mental fortitude 2. He endures harsh training—like running laps with a heavy iron vest—without complaint, his Azure Dragon martial soul granting him the resilience to push through 19. He later willingly withstands heavenly lightning to temper his body and evolve his soul spirit 70. His determination is further demonstrated by completing the Dragon Valley inheritance and awakening his dormant bloodline despite months of separation from Gu Yuena 142 143.

• Respectful and considerate in social interactions: He treats elders with politeness, seeking Zhuo Shi’s guidance with admiration 6. He shows consideration for Tang Wulin’s feelings, greeting him warmly after years apart 15. His interactions with Na’er are gentle and attentive, such as asking about her day in a patient tone 8. He also remains deferential toward Zhen Hua despite being embarrassed by the latter’s teasing over his disguise 83. He continues to respectfully acknowledge Yun Ming’s greater skill and obeys his father’s arrangements to train at the Blood God Legion 150 171.

• Selectively aloof and independent: Lin Chen is not easily swayed by authority or offers of power. When Wu Changkong invites him to join a powerful organization to learn advanced footwork, Lin Chen declines, showing his independent streak and ability to make decisions that serve his own goals 31. He likewise declines Guo Xiaoxu’s invitation to join the Tang Sect 99. He also maintains a calm detachment even when caught sneaking out, not flustered by Wu Changkong’s presence 22. Even after Zang Xin personally questions his repeated refusals, Lin Chen maintains that he respects the Tang Sect while choosing not to join it 178.

• Responsible leader: As his group’s strength and responsibilities increase, Lin Chen takes a leading role in organizing teams, planning battle armor, and tending to injured companions. He heals Xie Xie after fights, provides water to teammates after matches, and coordinates his group’s tactics against stronger opponents 46 51 58 72. He remains a reliable leader during military training, Devil Island trials, and the later effort to preserve Shrek’s legacy after its destruction 160 162 173 178.

• Family-oriented: Lin Chen treasures both his adoptive family and the family he builds with Gu Yuena. He worries about Gu Yuena during dangerous events, seeks Yun Ming’s guidance, and gradually accepts responsibility for Yun Qinghe as her adoptive father 70 150 154 155. His decision to protect and raise Qinghe reflects a growing sense of paternal responsibility 154 155.

Abilities and Skills

Azure Dragon Martial Soul

Lin Chen’s martial soul is the Azure Dragon, a transcendent entity that manifested during his awakening ceremony with a bloodline level exceeding even that of the Holy Light and Dark Dragon 1 2. The Azure Dragon possesses attributes of lightning, life, and a sense of auspiciousness, distinguishing it from ordinary dragon-type martial souls 2. Upon awakening, a pale cyan dragon-shaped mark appeared on his forehead, and a dragon shadow condensed behind him with scales as translucent as glaze, shimmering with vitality and golden light 2. This martial soul grants Lin Chen innate full soul power and serves as the foundation for his extraordinary combat capabilities 2. Its ultimate lightning attribute is particularly potent, allowing him to partner with and empower even an Indomitable Soul Spirit like the Thunder Hell Vine by offering to raise it to the hundred-thousand-year level 2.

• Applications: The Azure Dragon’s aura and lightning can be projected offensively as azure bolts or dragon-shaped lightning, used to intimidate opponents or strike from range 17 28. Its life attribute supports rapid recovery from minor injuries sustained during training and can be used to heal injured allies, as demonstrated when Lin Chen heals Xie Xie 30 46 58. The martial soul’s presence alone can exert psychological pressure on weaker foes, including beast-soul masters and opposing academy teams 17 18 77 88. Its superior dragon bloodline can directly suppress dragon-type martial souls and soul beasts, as seen against Hua Lantang’s Dragon Wolf martial soul and the Magic Lizard Dragon 75 121.
• Limitations: The ultimate lightning attribute imposes a drawback that slows Lin Chen’s soul power cultivation compared to normal masters, requiring him to rely on quality of training over quantity of soul power gained 21. Maintaining control over the Azure Dragon’s power demands focused concentration, and imprecise use can lead to wasted soul power 30.

Following his Dragon Valley inheritance, Lin Chen’s dormant Azure Dragon bloodline becomes fully awakened. He gains control of Dragon Valley and develops access to wood, water, wind, star, and life-elemental power in addition to his original lightning affinity 142 143 157. His physique becomes immune to lightning, allowing him to absorb the energy of thunder dragon souls without harm 136. His martial soul can also manifest as a gigantic Azure Dragon Martial Soul Avatar capable of carrying his entire team through the air 160.

Soul Skills

Lin Chen initially possessed three thousand-year purple soul rings, a configuration that astonished his peers and teachers 18 23. Following heavenly-lightning tempering and the evolution of the Thunder Hell Vine, he advanced to five rings as a Soul King, with four black ten-thousand-year rings and one blue-gold ring 70 72.

His first soul skill, Thunderous Might, unleashes a barrage of cyan dragon-shaped lightning bolts that lock onto opponents and deliver a powerful electrical shock 23 25 28. This skill is his most frequently used tool in combat, capable of disabling multiple enemies simultaneously 23 25 28. His third soul skill, Myriad Thunder Cangming—also referred to as Myriad Thunder Azure Sea—is a wide-area attack that engulfs the battlefield in a sea of cyan lightning with countless dragon-shaped bolts, demonstrating devastating area-of-effect potential 20 52 79. His fifth soul skill, Azure Dragon Heaven-Shattering Rend, also known as Azure Dragon Collapsing Heaven’s Might, can destroy multiple yellow-grade mechs in a single engagement 111. The second soul skill, derived from his partnership with the Thunder Hell Vine, is not explicitly named but synergizes with his lightning attribute; the vine itself serves as a living soul spirit that can be summoned partially around his body, and he can channel its dark purple lightning in conjunction with his own azure ultimate lightning 2.

• Applications: Thunderous Might is used to open engagements, suppress aggressive opponents, and finish fights quickly, as shown when Lin Chen defeated three Class Four students in a single blow 23 and when he intercepted a street thug’s charge 25. Myriad Thunder Cangming can control large areas and overpower enemy combination skills, including a Martial Soul Fusion Skill 20 52. Azure Dragon Heaven-Shattering Rend is powerful enough to destroy multiple yellow-grade mechs and contribute to the defeat of a black-grade mech 111. The Thunder Hell Vine’s lightning can be layered with his own to increase destructive power 2. After the Devil Island training, he refines his opposing attributes into Genesis Divine Thunder, which he uses to annihilate Demon Soul Great White Sharks threatening a Deep Sea Demon Whale 164.
• Limitations: Lin Chen’s soul skill usage is sometimes rushed, leading to suboptimal soul power consumption and coordination failures 30. Myriad Thunder Cangming is dangerous to teammates; during a training exercise against Gu Yuena, Xie Xie, and Tang Wulin, Wu Changkong had to intervene to prevent injury 20. The second soul skill’s power and control depend on the Thunder Hell Vine’s cultivation level, which Linchen actively helps to improve 2 70. Azure Dragon Heaven-Shattering Rend consumes too much soul power for Lin Chen to use continuously at the Soul King stage 111.

Martial Soul Fusion Skill

Lin Chen and Gu Yuena possess the Martial Soul Fusion Skill Creation Divine Dragon Transformation. By embracing and combining the Azure Dragon and Silver Dragon martial souls, they create an enormous ancient-dragon-like entity formed from intertwined azure and silver radiance 89. The fusion skill effortlessly overwhelmed the fusion skill used by Weng Daimin and Xue Liushuang during the challenge against Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy 89.

• Applications: The skill combines Lin Chen’s Azure Dragon bloodline and lightning with Gu Yuena’s Silver Dragon elemental control, allowing the pair to decisively overpower enemy fusion skills and dominate the battlefield 89 109.
• Limitations: The fusion requires Lin Chen and Gu Yuena to coordinate closely and is dependent on both participants being able to fight and maintain synchronization 89.

Physical Abilities and Technique

Beyond his soul skills, Lin Chen possesses remarkable raw physical strength and the ability to partially transform his body into dragon form. He can cover his arms with cyan-glazed dragon scales and transform his hands into dragon claws, a technique he uses to deliver devastating blows 31. In strength tests, his left hand registered 1,888 kilograms and his right hand 1,993 kilograms, monstrous figures for a three-ring soul master 31. His mental power is also exceptional, measuring 478 at the peak of the Spirit Connection Realm, which enables precise control and quick tactical thinking even under pressure 31. Wu Changkong specifically trained Lin Chen in foundational combat technique, emphasizing that raw soul skills alone are insufficient; Lin Chen endured several sessions where Wu Changkong (suppressed to three-ring level) defeated him using only martial soul form and superior swordsmanship, exposing his weak points in footwork, timing, and rhythm 30.

After advancing to Soul King, Lin Chen’s physical resilience and dragon bloodline are further reinforced through heavenly-lightning tempering. His dragon bloodline and life force are notable enough to draw the interest of Purple Ji, one of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts 70 93. In Dragon Valley, his constitution proves immune to lightning, and his physical power becomes sufficient to overwhelm powerful dragon-bloodline opponents with direct claw strikes 121 136.

• Applications: The dragon claw transformation significantly amplifies his punching power, allowing him to break through defensive measures and deliver high-impact strikes 6 31. His high mental power supports rapid analysis of opponents’ moves and efficient soul power management, though this is still an area of growth 30. Lin Chen uses his physical resilience to recover quickly from the minor injuries that occur during intense practical combat training 30. He can use dragon might to protect allies from soul-beast pressure and create life-attribute barriers that shield companions from extreme cold or the dangers of high-speed flight 55 74 160.
• Limitations: When facing a skilled opponent who relies on technique rather than soul skills, Lin Chen’s reliance on his own soul skills and power can be exploited; Wu Changkong effortlessly threw him off balance with subtle force and overwhelming attack speed 30. His combat rhythm is prone to becoming rushed under pressure, causing him to waste energy and miss opportunities for better coordination with teammates 30. The dragon claw transformation consumes additional soul power and concentration, limiting its sustained use.

Learned Techniques and Other Skills

• Azure Dragon Shocks the Heavens: After Zhuo Shi teaches Lin Chen the Red Dragon Nine Forms, Lin Chen rapidly comprehends and performs an Azure Dragon variation named Azure Dragon Shocks the Heavens 71.
• Azure Dragon Divine Spear: Lin Chen can summon and wield an Azure Dragon Divine Spear, channeling his lightning, dragon might, and later star-elemental power through it. He uses the spear to fight powerful evil soul masters and to counter the attack on Shrek Academy 151 157 158 173.
• Soul Bone Skill: Lin Chen possesses a hundred-thousand-year Thunder Dragon Right Leg Bone. Its first skill transforms him into a bolt of lightning for high-speed movement and instantaneous repositioning 74 75 111.
• Martial Soul Avatar: Lin Chen can transform into a massive Azure Dragon Martial Soul Avatar and fly while carrying his allies within a protective life barrier 160.
• Genesis Divine Thunder: After three months of Devil Island cultivation, Lin Chen merges and separates opposing attributes to create transformed Genesis Divine Thunder 164.
• Star-Attribute Control: Through his inheritance, Lin Chen can draw on stellar energy, form star-infused attacks, and use star power to suppress or defeat enemies 142 157 158.
• Multi-Element Lotus: Lin Chen develops a Self-Created Soul Skill in the form of a powerful multi-element lotus, alarming Yun Ming and Ya Li with its potential 155.
• Forging and Battle Armor Planning: Lin Chen shares a forging room with Tang Wulin and participates in planning and creating first-word battle armor rather than mecha for his team 77. Under Zhen Hua’s supervision, he later forges heavy silver and progresses to the use of three-word battle armor 151 169.
• Mecha Piloting: Lin Chen enrolls in Shrek Academy’s mecha-piloting course with Tang Wulin and demonstrates unusually refined control by making his mecha dance 99.
• Spear Technique: Lin Chen trains spear technique directly with Yun Ming. Though he can contend with his father briefly, he acknowledges Yun Ming’s superior mastery 150.
• Disguise: Under the identity Liu Jinli, Lin Chen can convincingly present as a girl and use the disguise to handle external assessments and challenges 83 85.

Power Progression

Time Period	Age	Soul Power Level	Soul Rings	Major Achievements
Martial Soul Awakening	6	Innate Full (Level 10)	0	Awakened the Azure Dragon Martial Soul; displayed Innate Full Soul Power. 2
First Soul Spirit Absorption	6	Increased (exact level unknown)	1 (Thunder Hell Vine, thousand-year purple)	Successfully absorbed an Indomitable Soul Spirit; formed a partnership with the Thunder Hell Vine. 2
Training at Shrek Academy	6–7	Unknown (likely below 20)	1	Sparred with Elder Zhuo Shi; honed soul skill control and combat techniques. 3 6
First Lesson at Eastsea Academy	~8	Level 32 (peak)	3 (all thousand-year purple)	Revealed three thousand-year soul rings in front of classmates; drew with teacher Wu Changkong in a spar. 18
Pre-Promotion Tournament	9	Level 32 (peak)	3	Soul power reached peak of level 32; designated as the class’s trump card for the tournament. 21
Promotion Tournament – First Match	9	Level 32	3	Defeated three opponents from Class 4 using first soul skill Thunderous Might, establishing Class 5’s momentum. 23
Promotion Tournament – Final Match	9	Level 32	3	Combined attack with Gu Yuena eliminated Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng, securing victory for Class 5. 28
Zero Class Formation & Practical Combat Training	9	Level 32	3	Joined the elite Zero Class; began intensive practical combat training focusing on technique rather than soul skills. 30
Physical & Mental Power Test	9	Level 32	3	Mental power: 478 (Spirit Connection Realm peak); Strength: 1888 kg (left) / 1993 kg (right). 31
Spirit Ascension Platform Training	9	Not stated	3	Instantly defeated a Hundred Year Man Faced Demon Spider and protected Gu Yuena from a Crystal Bear. 32
Shrek Inner Court Spar	Not stated	Not stated	At least 3	Defeated Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi instantly with Thunderous Might. 41
Heavenly Lightning Tempering	Not stated	Five-ring Soul King	5 (four black, one blue-gold)	Withstood heavenly lightning, tempered his body, evolved the Thunder Hell Vine to ten-thousand-year level, and broke through to Soul King. 70
Battle Against Wu Changkong	Not stated	Five-ring Soul King	5 (four black, one blue-gold)	Led his group in an ice-fire-lightning combination attack that forced Wu Changkong to rely on his experience and strength for victory. 72
Star Luo Evil Soul Master Ambush	Not stated	Five-ring Soul King	5	Used fifth soul skill Azure Dragon Heaven-Shattering Rend to destroy multiple yellow-grade mechs and helped defeat Feng Linwan’s black-grade mech. 111
Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy Challenge	~14	Five-ring Soul King	5 (four black, one blue-gold)	Defeated Long Chen with a soul bone skill and later activated Creation Divine Dragon Transformation with Gu Yuena to secure a decisive victory. 88 89
Star Luo Continental Tournament	~15	Not stated	At least 5	Easily defeated Ling Wuxie, overwhelmed Hua Lantang in the round-robin stage, and defeated Long Yue in the Twin Dragons Competition. 115 121 130
Dragon Valley Exploration	~15	Not stated	At least 5	Demonstrated lightning immunity, absorbed thunder dragon energy, and triggered the awakening of his dormant Azure Dragon bloodline. 136 137
Dragon Valley Inheritance	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Completed the awakening of his dormant bloodline, gained star-attribute power, and inherited control over Dragon Valley. 142 143
Return for Sea God Fate	Not stated	Near peak strength	Not stated	Returned from Dragon Valley with brilliant golden eyes and enough power to suppress Tang Wulin’s martial soul with ease. 145
Dark Phoenix Douluo Encounter	18	Level 82	At least 8	Escaped Dark Phoenix Douluo Leng Yulai’s ambush using his soul bone mobility skill and Azure Dragon Divine Spear. 151
Devil Island Attribute Fusion	18	At least Level 82	At least 8	Merged opposing attributes over three months and developed Genesis Divine Thunder, using it to save a Deep Sea Demon Whale. 164
Three-Word Battle Armor Completion	18	At least Level 82	At least 8	Registered the three-word battle armor Dragon Silver Moon and effortlessly defeated Tang Wulin’s six-person group while suppressing himself to seven rings and refraining from soul skills. 169 170
Destruction of Shrek Academy	18	At least Level 82	At least 8	Wore Dragon Silver Moon, assisted Yun Ming against level-twelve fixed soul guidance cannon shells, and continued protecting the survivors after Shrek was reduced to ruins. 173

Relationships

Lin Chen and Gu Yuena (Na’er)

The relationship between Lin Chen and Gu Yuena—originally known as Na’er—is the most central and deeply developed bond in the narrative. Their connection begins in Shrek City, where a six-year-old Lin Chen encounters a lost, silver-haired girl with amethyst-and-glass eyes who has no memory of her parents or past 3 4. Moved by her vulnerability, Lin Chen offers her food and leads her to Shrek Academy, where his parents, Yun Ming and Ya Li, allow her to stay after she fails to recall any origin 4. Na’er, then five and a half years old, accepts Lin Chen’s offer to call him “Brother Lin Chen,” and they quickly become inseparable 4. Lin Chen takes her to the snack street, treating her to various foods, and later makes her a bracelet from collected seashells, deepening their bond 4 13. Na’er, for her part, displays an extraordinary appetite and a mischievous streak, tricking Lin Chen about leaving, which he takes in good humor 13.

Their relationship faces a crisis when Na’er disappears without warning, leaving behind a letter that she has been collected by her family. Lin Chen frantically searches Shrek City for her, only to find no trace 15. This event devastates him; he spends three years searching, eventually traveling to Eastsea City with his father’s blessing and a protective token 15. The reunion occurs when a girl named Gu Yuena appears at Eastsea Academy, challenging Xie Xie to a spar to prove her strength. Lin Chen’s heart recognizes her before his mind does, and after school he confirms she is indeed Na’er 19. Gu Yuena explains she was forced to leave and has returned to stay by his side 19.

From that point onward, their relationship deepens into a romantic bond. They share moments of tenderness: Gu Yuena offers Lin Chen water after his match, they sneak out together to the snack street, and Lin Chen shows protective concern for her preferences 22 23. Their teamwork in battle is seamless, as demonstrated when they combine Thunderous Might and a fireball to defeat Class One in the Grade Advancement Tournament 28. Gu Yuena also displays jealousy when Lin Chen teases Tang Wulin about a senior, demanding to know if Lin Chen has an unforgettable senior in his heart 29. Despite their closeness, Lin Chen’s occasional obliviousness—such as nearly injuring Gu Yuena during a training session—causes friction, but Gu Yuena’s anger is short-lived as she expects him to make it up to her 20 25. Their mental connection is strong; Lin Chen uses mental transmission to reassure her during a test 31. The narrative frequently notes her look of tenderness toward Lin Chen and his gentle demeanor toward her, establishing a relationship built on shared history, mutual understanding, and growing affection 29.

Their bond becomes more openly romantic as they grow older. They hold hands during their visit to the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, and Gu Yuena privately admits to Leng Yaozhu that she likes Lin Chen 41. Lin Chen carries Gu Yuena from the stage after their victory in a later match, provoking embarrassment from her and teasing from Xie Xie 52. She supports him during the dangerous heavenly-lightning tempering process, while Lin Chen continues to protect her during battles and daily life 70 72 94. They are widely viewed at Shrek Academy as an “immortal couple,” especially as Gu Yuena remains indifferent to Qiangu Zhangting’s interest 100. During the Star Luo visit, they share increasingly intimate moments, and Gu Yuena expresses her wish to always remain by Lin Chen’s side; Lin Chen reciprocates that commitment 112 115.

Their relationship gains a new dimension when they reveal Creation Divine Dragon Transformation, a Martial Soul Fusion Skill created from the union of the Azure Dragon and Silver Dragon martial souls 89. In Dragon Valley, Lin Chen protects Gu Yuena through the dangerous awakening of dragon bloodlines and helps her absorb the Golden Dragon King’s Divine Core, after which she becomes a nine-colored dragon egg 137 139. They are forced apart while Lin Chen remains in Dragon Valley to receive his inheritance, but Gu Yuena waits for him and relays his safety to their friends and family 142. Upon returning, Lin Chen intends to surprise her at the Sea God Fate Matchmaking Tournament with a pair of seven-colored rings 145. The two later become adoptive parents to Yun Qinghe, mutually accepting responsibility for her upbringing and treating her as their daughter 154 155.

Lin Chen and Tang Wulin

Lin Chen and Tang Wulin’s friendship begins during a family vacation at the beach, where their families meet by chance. Tang Wulin, accompanied by his parents Lang Yue and Tang Ziran, encounters Lin Chen and Na’er 14. Despite an initial moment of doubt from Lin Chen—who senses something unusual about Tang Wulin, a reaction that enrages Old Tang in Tang Wulin’s spiritual sea—the two boys quickly becomes friends, exchanging contact information and promising to meet again 14. Years later, Lin Chen moves to Eastsea City to search for Na’er and reunites with Tang Wulin at Eastsea Academy, where they become classmates in Class Five 15 19.

Their bond strengthens through shared experiences: Lin Chen lends Tang Wulin two million Federal Credits to purchase spiritual cultivation items, and later, along with Gu Yuena and Xie Xie, bids on items for Tang Wulin at the auction house 27. Tang Wulin shows concern when Lin Chen is missing during the typhoon break and searches for him 28. They train together in special sessions, with Lin Chen easily defeating Tang Wulin in combat due to his superior soul power 20. Lin Chen also teases Tang Wulin good-naturedly about his interactions with the senior Yun Na, showing a playful side of their friendship 29. Wu Changkong takes note of their combined potential and invites both to join a powerful organization to learn advanced footwork—Lin Chen declines, but the invitation reflects their shared strength 31.

As they enter Shrek Academy, the two share a forging room and cooperate in plans to produce battle armor. Tang Wulin seeks Lin Chen’s help to improve both his forging and combat ability, further deepening their brotherly bond 77. Lin Chen later helps Tang Wulin prepare for a difficult breakthrough involving rare heavenly treasures and joins him in a mecha-piloting course 94 99. They also fight together against evil soul masters in the Star Luo Empire, combining their power to defeat Feng Linwan’s black-grade mech 111.

Their connection becomes complicated in Dragon Valley, where Lin Chen prevents the forced fusion of Tang Wulin and Gu Yuena’s bloodlines, defeats Tang San’s divine consciousness that possesses Tang Wulin, and extracts the Golden Dragon King bloodline and Divine Core from Tang Wulin to save Gu Yuena 137 139. Despite this, they remain companions; Tang Wulin joins the search for Lin Chen after the Dragon Valley incident, welcomes his return, and later spars with him alongside the other Shrek Seven Monsters 140 145 170.

Lin Chen and Xie Xie

Lin Chen’s relationship with Xie Xie is characterized by constant teasing and good-natured rivalry. Xie Xie is often the source of comedic relief, winking and making sarcastic remarks about Lin Chen’s romantic life. When Gu Yuena first joins the class and runs up to Lin Chen, Xie Xie nudges Tang Wulin and teases, “Look at Brother Lin Chen. It’s good to be handsome; the new girl is already attracted to him!” 19. After Lin Chen confirms Gu Yuena is Na’er, Xie Xie is stunned but quickly turns to mockery, muttering about Lin Chen being a “stud” 20. During the training session where Lin Chen fights all three of them, Xie Xie complains about having to attack Lin Chen, knowing the relationship between Lin Chen and Gu Yuena 20.

Their banter continues in the cafeteria: Xie Xie whistles and laughs when Lin Chen denies having a senior in his heart, and Lin Chen glares at him to shut him up 29. In the same chapter, Xie Xie disparages Lin Chen’s narcissism, saying he has not “even fully grown into your looks yet,” to which Lin Chen retorts, “Still handsomer than you.” Gu Yuena’s soft affirmation that Lin Chen looks good leaves Xie Xie feeling like a third wheel 29. Despite the constant jabs, their friendship is genuine—Xie Xie joins Lin Chen in searching for Tang Wulin, and they work together seamlessly in the tournament match 28 29. Xie Xie also tries to organize a boys’ night out with Lin Chen, only to be thwarted by Gu Yuena’s presence, highlighting their camaraderie 23.

Lin Chen later assumes a more caring leadership role toward Xie Xie, healing him after he is injured in combat and continuing to tolerate his provocations toward Gu Yuena 46 58. Xie Xie remains one of the loudest voices teasing Lin Chen and Gu Yuena about when they will confess, including after Lin Chen carries Gu Yuena off a match stage 52. During later operations, Xie Xie recognizes Lin Chen’s superior tactical judgment and works closely with him in battles against bandits and evil soul masters 157. Lin Chen continues to encourage Xie Xie’s pursuit of Yuan’en Yehui while teasing him about his comparative lack of handsomeness 100.

Lin Chen and Wu Changkong

Wu Changkong, the teacher of Class Five, acts as a mentor and disciplinarian to Lin Chen. He recognizes Lin Chen’s exceptional strength early on, ordering Gu Yuena, Xie Xie, and Tang Wulin to team up against Lin Chen in a special training session to force him to reveal his third soul skill 20. Wu Changkong’s flat tone and non-negotiable gaze push Lin Chen to his limits, nearly causing accidental injury to his teammates before Wu Changkong intervenes with quick reflexes 20. After the session, Wu Changkong acknowledges Lin Chen’s power, stating that his soul power is far beyond the others 20.

Lin Chen’s performance in the first match of the promotion tournament—defeating three opponents alone—astonishes even Dean Long Hengxu, gaining Wu Changkong’s approval and allowing the students free time afterward 23. Wu Changkong also takes an interest in Lin Chen’s potential, inviting him and Tang Wulin to join a powerful organization to learn advanced footwork; Lin Chen declines, but the offer underscores Wu Changkong’s high regard 31. Lin Chen, for his part, shows respect by obeying Wu Changkong’s orders, though he views the invitation with skepticism, referring to the organization as “that scoundrel’s sect” 31. The teacher-student dynamic is further displayed when Wu Changkong catches the group sneaking back late from a snack outing, serving as a reminder of responsibility 22.

At Shrek Academy, Wu Changkong continues to direct Lin Chen’s team and tests their growth through practical combat. Even after Lin Chen reaches five rings and leads a coordinated ice-fire-lightning assault, Wu Changkong’s experience allows him to narrowly defeat the group, reinforcing the lesson that raw power must be matched by experience and technique 72. Wu Changkong remains part of Linchen’s close circle during later military training, Devil Island trials, and the aftermath of Shrek Academy’s destruction 160 173.

Lin Chen and His Family (Yun Ming and Ya Li)

Lin Chen’s parents, Yun Ming and Ya Li, are supportive figures who give him considerable freedom. They allow Na’er to stay at Sea God Pavilion after Lin Chen pleads with his mother, and Yun Ming formally announces that Na’er shall remain in the Sea God Pavilion 4. When Na’er fails to awaken a martial soul, Lin Chen reassures her that he will protect her, and his parents share a look of silent consent 7. Yun Ming provides Lin Chen with a powerful token for protection when he decides to travel to Eastsea City searching for Na’er 15.

The relationship is warm but not overly sentimental; Lin Chen teases his father for startling him during meditation, and his parents trust his judgment 4. Ya Li shows caring concern, taking Na’er to wash up and later attempting to find her parents 4. Lin Chen’s bond with his family is thus one of trust and mutual support, with his parents enabling his journey and romance. Ya Li’s concern resurfaces strongly when Lin Chen chooses to temper himself with heavenly lightning; she accompanies him to Sea God Island and worries for his safety while he reassures her 70.

As Linchen matures, Yun Ming becomes his direct spear-training partner and begins openly preparing him to eventually inherit the position of Sea God Pavilion Master 150 171. Yun Ming and Ya Li are initially surprised when Linchen cautiously asks about the possibility of having a daughter with Gu Yuena, but later accept Yun Qinghe as their adopted granddaughter after Linchen and Gu Yuena reveal the truth 154 155. During the destruction of Shrek Academy, Linchen fights beside Yun Ming to counter the level-twelve fixed soul guidance cannon shells, demonstrating how far the father and son have progressed as allies 173.

Lin Chen and Zhuo Shi

Zhuo Shi acts as an informal mentor to Lin Chen. In Shrek City, Lin Chen spars with Zhuo Shi to improve combat skills and control of soul power, showing initiative 6. Zhuo Shi also shares his precious black buns with Lin Chen and Na’er after they demonstrate strong willpower by enduring the taste 6. Lin Chen, in turn, swipes Zhuo Shi’s savings card as a prank, and Zhuo Shi helplessly indulges him, indicating an affectionate, teasing dynamic 3. Zhuo Shi also offers guidance when Lin Chen first meets Na’er, commenting “You’re quite the lad,” implying an understanding of Lin Chen’s growing attachment 4.

Their relationship remains close as Lin Chen grows older. Zhuo Shi teaches Lin Chen and Tang Wulin the self-created Red Dragon Nine Forms, and Lin Chen quickly develops the Azure Dragon Shocks the Heavens variation from the technique 71. Zhuo Shi’s role in the group’s later mental-resilience assessment further reflects his continuing authority and investment in Lin Chen’s development 58.

Lin Chen and Ye Xinglan / Xu Lizhi

Lin Chen first demonstrates a clear power gap over Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi when he defeats both of them instantly during a Shrek Inner Court spar arranged by Yun Ming and Ya Li 41. Later, following their transfer into his class, Lin Chen reunites with them as peers. He invites Ye Xinglan to join his team for the exchange activity against second-year students and includes her in the group’s plans for battle armor 77.

Ye Xinglan later visits Linchen’s dormitory to check on Gu Yuena after Gu Yuena exhausts herself in battle, reflecting her growing concern for the pair 81. Both Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi become trusted members of Linchen’s wider group through the Star Luo exchange, military training, and later efforts to survive the destruction of Shrek Academy 111 160 173.

Lin Chen and Yuan’en Yehui

Lin Chen protects Yuan’en Yehui when Yue Zhengyu attempts to cause trouble at the group’s shop because of his infatuation with her. Lin Chen easily subdues Yue Zhengyu and refuses both to sell the shop and to disclose Yuan’en Yehui’s contact information 62. Yuan’en Yehui later asks Lin Chen to forge battle armor for her, demonstrating trust in his ability 79.

As they spend more time together, Yuan’en becomes a dependable member of Linchen’s team. She joins his operations against enemies during the Star Luo exchange and later works alongside him during military training and Devil Island trials 111 157 160.

Lin Chen and Zhen Hua

Zhen Hua serves as one of Lin Chen’s later mentors. When Lin Chen visits him while still disguised as a girl, Zhen Hua recognizes him and teases him over the disguise before assisting him with his second examination task. Their relationship combines mutual respect with Zhen Hua’s indulgent, uncle-like humor 83.

After Linchen returns from Dragon Valley, Zhen Hua continues to oversee his forging development. Linchen travels to Heaven Dou City to forge heavy silver under Zhen Hua’s supervision and receives guidance as he advances toward higher battle armor craftsmanship 150 151. Zhen Hua is deeply relieved when Gu Yuena reports that Linchen survived the Dragon Valley incident 142.

Lin Chen and Yun Qinghe

Yun Qinghe, also called Hehe, is the young girl whom Linchen and Gu Yuena unknowingly nurtured and who eventually calls Linchen “Dad” 154. Linchen initially struggles to understand his sudden fatherly feelings and worries about how to explain Qinghe’s existence at Shrek Academy, but he and Gu Yuena agree to care for her together 154. They eventually introduce her to Yun Ming and Ya Li as their adopted daughter, making her part of the Yun family 155.

Linchen is affectionate and protective toward Qinghe, entrusting her to his parents when needed and considering her safety in his decisions with Gu Yuena 169 170. Qinghe’s presence also influences Linchen and Gu Yuena to establish boundaries in their relationship, reflecting their growing maturity as parents 170.

Lin Chen and Di Tian

Di Tian initially watches Na’er from afar after her arrival in Shrek City, showing complicated emotions while avoiding a confrontation with Yun Ming 4. As Gu Yuena’s identity and connection to the soul beasts become clearer, Di Tian comes to interact with Linchen more directly. He assists in transporting Linchen to Gu Yuena’s estate and helps maintain the confinement of Dark Phoenix Douluo Leng Yulai 171.

Their relationship is cautious but cooperative. Di Tian respects Gu Yuena’s choices concerning Linchen, while Linchen remains focused on protecting Gu Yuena and supporting the revival of soul beasts alongside her 142 155.

Lin Chen and Zang Xin

Zang Xin, the Tang Sect’s Passionate Crown, approaches Linchen after the destruction of Shrek Academy and questions why he has consistently declined to join the Tang Sect 178. Linchen remains respectful, addressing him as “Uncle Zang” and emphasizing that he has always held the Tang Sect in high regard despite his refusal to enter it 178. Their interaction reflects Linchen’s continued independence from powerful organizations even as the Tang Sect seeks his support.

Tang Wulin and Yun Na

Tang Wulin’s interaction with Yun Na, a senior student, is brief but notable. During a morning run, Yun Na guides Tang Wulin’s running and races with him, showing interest 29. Lin Chen, Gu Yuena, and Xie Xie observe from a distance, with Lin Chen teasing Tang Wulin about the senior’s attractiveness 29. Tang Wulin blushes and stammers, embarrassed by the attention. Yun Na is described as the school beauty of the intermediate division, and her interaction with Tang Wulin hints at a potential future connection, but it remains undeveloped at this point 29.

Major Plot Events

• Transmigration and Martial Soul Awakening: Lin Chen, reborn as Li Linchen (later Yun Linchen) after being taken in by Yun Ming and Ya Li, awakens his Azure Dragon martial soul with innate full soul power at the age of six. He acquires the Thunder Hell Vine as his first soul spirit, forming a partnership rather than a master-servant relationship 1 2.
• Encounter with Na’er: While exploring Shrek City, Lin Chen meets a silver-haired, purple-eyed amnesiac girl named Na’er and gives her food, establishing a silent connection 3.
• Bringing Na’er to Sea God Pavilion: Lin Chen brings Na’er to the Sea God Pavilion, where his adoptive parents Yun Ming and Ya Li allow her to stay. Na’er becomes a part of the household 4.
• Early Training with Zhuo Shi: Lin Chen spars with Zhuo Shi to improve his combat skills and soul power control, demonstrating initiative and strong willpower 6.
• Enrollment at Shrek Academy: Lin Chen begins his first day at Shrek Academy, assigned to the Soul Master class. He introduces himself, revealing his high soul power level and causing a stir among classmates 8.
• Fight with Zhou Changxi: On his first day of school, Lin Chen gets into a physical altercation with the bully Zhou Changxi, quickly subduing him. The incident leads to a meeting with Dean Long Hengxu 16.
• Reveal of True Strength and Draw with Wu Changkong: During the first lesson with new teacher Wu Changkong, Lin Chen reveals his three thousand-year soul rings. He spars with Wu Changkong and ends in a draw, after which he is given extra training sessions 18.
• Reunion with Na’er: A girl named Gu Yuena, who strongly resembles Na’er, enrolls at Eastsea Academy after defeating Xie Xie in a spar. Lin Chen later confirms that Gu Yuena is indeed Na’er, who has returned under a new identity 19.
• Special Training: Three vs. Lin Chen: Wu Changkong orders Gu Yuena, Xie Xie, and Tang Wulin to team up against Lin Chen in a live combat training session. Lin Chen uses his third soul skill, Myriad Thunder Azure Sea, nearly injuring his teammates until Wu Changkong intervenes 20.
• Promotion Match Prelude: Two months into special training, Lin Chen’s soul power reaches peak level 32. Wu Changkong designates Lin Chen as the trump card for the Grade Advancement Tournament, planning to use him only against formidable opponents. Later, Lin Chen secretly calls his parents and invites Gu Yuena out for dessert, violating academy rules 21.
• First Match of the Promotion Tournament: Lin Chen is unexpectedly sent out alone against three opponents from Class 4. Using his first soul skill, Thunderous Might, with his three purple soul rings and Azure Dragon phantom, he instantly defeats all three, shocking the entire arena 23.
• Confrontation with a Bully: Lin Chen and his friends intervene when a local thug named Guang Long bullies Uncle Li. Lin Chen uses his first soul skill, Thunderous Might, to defeat Guang Long. He and Gu Yuena secretly give money to Uncle Li 25.
• Battle Against Class One: After Tang Wulin goes missing, Lin Chen, Gu Yuena, and Xie Xie compete in the final match of the Grade Advancement Tournament against Class One’s Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng. Lin Chen and Gu Yuena combine their attacks with Thunderous Might and a fireball to eliminate the opponents, securing victory for Class Five 28.
• Joining the Zero Class: Following the tournament, Lin Chen is recruited into the newly formed Zero Class along with Gu Yuena, Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Wu Siduo, and Xu Xiaoyan. They move into independent dormitories and begin learning the basics of Battle Armor 30.
• Practical Combat Training in Zero Class: Wu Changkong uses Lin Chen as a teaching example in intense practical combat sessions, demonstrating techniques without using soul skills. Lin Chen suffers numerous bruises but learns valuable lessons about fundamentals 30.
• Testing and Exceptional Stats: The Zero Class undergoes physical and mental power tests. Lin Chen posts a mental power score of 478 and strength scores of 1888 kg (left) and 1993 kg (right), shocking his classmates. Wu Changkong invites Lin Chen and Tang Wulin to join a powerful organization to learn advanced footwork, but Lin Chen declines 31.
• Spirit Ascension Platform Entry: Lin Chen enters the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform with Zero Class, instantly defeats a Hundred Year Man Faced Demon Spider, and protects Gu Yuena during their encounter with a Crystal Bear 32.
• Inner Court Spar: Returning to Shrek, Lin Chen faces Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi in a spar supervised by Yun Ming and defeats both instantly with Thunderous Might 41.
• Healing Xie Xie and Joint Training: Lin Chen heals Xie Xie’s injuries, openly demonstrating the life attribute of his Azure Dragon martial soul, while Zero Class begins joint training sessions 46.
• Three-Person Team Victory: Lin Chen, Gu Yuena, and Xu Xiaoyan win their three-person team match after Lin Chen defeats Yuzhu in a duel 51.
• Defeating a Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Lin Chen uses Myriad Thunder Cangming in a final match against Eastsea Academy, breaking the enemy’s Martial Soul Fusion Skill before carrying Gu Yuena off the stage 52.
• Shrek Academy Enrollment: Lin Chen enters Shrek Academy with his companions, reconnecting with familiar faculty and continuing his training alongside Gu Yuena and Tang Wulin 63.
• Heavenly Lightning Tempering and Soul King Breakthrough: On Sea God Island, Lin Chen uses heavenly lightning to temper his body and evolve the Thunder Hell Vine. He survives the process and advances to five-ring Soul King, obtaining four black soul rings and one blue-gold soul ring 70.
• Learning Azure Dragon Shocks the Heavens: Zhuo Shi teaches Lin Chen the Red Dragon Nine Forms, from which Lin Chen rapidly develops and performs Azure Dragon Shocks the Heavens 71.
• Battle Against Wu Changkong: Lin Chen leads his group in a practical battle against Wu Changkong. Their combined ice, fire, and lightning attack displays their teamwork, though Wu Changkong ultimately wins through superior experience and strength 72.
• Battle Armor Team Formation: Lin Chen organizes his companions for a new group, decides to prioritize battle armor rather than mecha, and invites Ye Xinglan to join the team 77.
• Victory Over Wu Siduo’s Team: Lin Chen, Gu Yuena, Tang Wulin, and their allies defeat Wu Siduo’s team through coordinated attacks involving Myriad Thunder Cangming, elemental attacks, and Blue Silver Grass 79.
• Liu Jinli Identity Exposed: Footage of Lin Chen rescuing people aboard a soul train goes viral, exposing his female disguise as Liu Jinli to Zhen Hua and others 83.
• Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy Challenge: Lin Chen’s team challenges Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy in a public Great Soul Arena match. Lin Chen uses a soul bone skill to quickly defeat opposing captain Long Chen 88.
• Creation Divine Dragon Transformation: Lin Chen and Gu Yuena activate their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Creation Divine Dragon Transformation, defeating the opposing fusion skill and securing Shrek Academy’s overwhelming victory over Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy 89.
• Meeting Gu Yuena’s Family: After defeating an evil soul master, Lin Chen accompanies Gu Yuena to her family estate and meets Bi Ji and Purple Ji, who take notice of his unusual dragon bloodline and life force 93.
• Mecha Piloting Training: Lin Chen and Tang Wulin enroll in a mecha-piloting course, where Lin Chen demonstrates advanced control; he later declines an invitation to join the Tang Sect 99.
• Fifth Soul Skill Against Evil Soul Masters: During an ambush by evil soul masters in mechs, Lin Chen uses Azure Dragon Heaven-Shattering Rend to destroy multiple yellow-grade mechs and fights beside Tang Wulin against Feng Linwan’s black-grade mech 111.
• Star Luo Tournament and Mutual Promise: Lin Chen defeats Ling Wuxie in the one-on-one matches, then partners with Gu Yuena for the two-on-two matches. Their relationship deepens as they affirm their wish to remain together 115.
• Round-Robin Victory: Lin Chen easily defeats Hua Lantang of Monster Academy and captures Ye Zhi, securing victory for himself and Gu Yuena in the round-robin tournament 121.
• Battle of the Twin Dragons: Lin Chen overwhelmingly defeats Long Yue in the Twin Dragons Competition, piercing his shoulder with a lightning spear and forcing the referee to halt the match 130.
• Dragon Valley Lightning Immunity: While exploring Dragon Valley, Lin Chen absorbs wood-element dragon clouds, defeats a thunder dragon soul, and demonstrates that his constitution is immune to lightning 136.
• Azure Dragon Bloodline Awakening: A thousand-zhang Azure Dragon appears in Dragon Valley, halts the fusion of Tang Wulin and Gu Yuena’s bloodlines, and triggers Lin Chen’s dormant Azure Dragon bloodline 137.
• Defeat of Tang San’s Divine Consciousness: Lin Chen defeats Tang San’s divine consciousness after it possesses Tang Wulin, extracts the Golden Dragon King bloodline and Divine Core, and merges the Divine Core into Gu Yuena 139.
• Gu Yuena’s Nine-Colored Dragon Egg Transformation: Gu Yuena transforms into a nine-colored dragon egg following the absorption of the Golden Dragon King bloodline, while Lin Chen collapses from exhaustion after saving her 139.
• Dragon Valley Inheritance: Lin Chen buries the dragon skeletons in Dragon Valley, finds and safeguards a fire-attribute dragon egg, then remains behind to complete his inheritance and awaken his dormant bloodline 140 142.
• Return From Dragon Valley: Lin Chen returns with brilliant golden eyes and near-peak strength, suppressing Tang Wulin’s martial soul and preparing to reunite with Gu Yuena during the Sea God Fate Matchmaking Tournament 145.
• Level 82 Advancement and Dark Phoenix Ambush: At eighteen, Lin Chen reaches level 82, trains spear technique under Yun Ming, forges under Zhen Hua, and escapes Dark Phoenix Douluo Leng Yulai after she ambushes him on the road to Shrek City 150 151.
• Adoption of Yun Qinghe: Lin Chen and Gu Yuena accept Yun Qinghe as their adopted daughter, entrust her temporarily to Gu Yuena’s estate, and later reveal her adoption to Yun Ming and Ya Li 154 155.
• Bandit Train Battle: Lin Chen leads his team against dozens of bandits and a seven-ring evil soul master, using the Azure Dragon Divine Spear, star attribute, lightning-infused attacks, and life energy to defeat enemies and heal injured passengers 157.
• Azure Dragon Martial Soul Avatar: Lin Chen transforms into an Azure Dragon Martial Soul Avatar to carry his companions across the sea during their escape from the North Sea Legion, protecting them with a life-attribute barrier 160.
• Devil Island and Genesis Divine Thunder: Lin Chen endures Devil Island’s trials, completes a three-month fusion of opposing attributes, and develops Genesis Divine Thunder, which he uses to save a Deep Sea Demon Whale from Demon Soul Great White Sharks 162 164.
• Three-Word Battle Armor Registration: Lin Chen registers Dragon Silver Moon as his three-word battle armor and later defeats Tang Wulin’s six-person team despite suppressing himself to seven rings and agreeing not to use soul skills 169 170.
• Destruction of Shrek Academy: Wearing Dragon Silver Moon, Lin Chen joins Yun Ming in fighting against level-twelve fixed soul guidance cannon shells. Though they neutralize the main destructive force, Shrek Academy is reduced to ruins, and Lin Chen continues to protect the surviving companions 173.
• Return to Shrek’s Ruins: Lin Chen leads his team back to the sealed ruins of Shrek Academy, receives a cyan seed from Elder Jin, and reaffirms his determination to rebuild Shrek despite Zang Xin’s renewed effort to recruit him into the Tang Sect 178.