Lin Yun

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lin Yun (林云)
Alias(es)	Great Holy Son; Holy Son Lin
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator from Earth/Blue Star
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy (formerly); Holy Spirit Cult; Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Soul Tool Engineer; Great Holy Son of the Holy Spirit Cult; Captain of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy reserve team
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1
Martial Soul	Skeletal Bone Dragon
Innate Talent	Innate Full Soul Power

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 20	2	Reached the level-20 bottleneck after his first soul ring’s power was fully refined and Electrolux’s soul fragment entered his mind.
Soul Elder (three rings)	20 22	Had reached the three-ring Soul Elder rank by the Freshman Assessment period.
Peak Level 33	20	Absorbed the Fear Demon Dragon’s 10,000-year soul ring, gaining the soul skill Fear Monarch and the External Soul Bone Fear Eye.
Level 38	29	Reached this level after fusing with the 80,000-year Terror Claw Dragon Left Arm Bone.
Level 40	29	Broke through after roughly four months, then spent a further four months stabilizing his cultivation.
Ice God Trial inheritor	32	Fused with Ice Empress’s spirit bone and inherited the Nine Trials of the Ice God; the first trial requires slaying a fire-element soul beast over 80,000 years old.
Great Holy Son	36	The Holy Spirit Cult recognized his potential through the shattered Holy Spirit Crystal and granted him status equal to its Vice Sect Master.

Background

Lin Yun transmigrated from Earth into a body whose village was later slaughtered by Evil Soul Masters. His Skeletal Bone Dragon Martial Soul was classified as an Evil Martial Soul, leaving him under immediate suspicion from Shrek Academy despite being rescued and admitted to study there. He responded by concealing his thoughts, keeping a low profile, and prioritizing his own survival. 1

Yan Shaozhe escorted him to obtain soul rings in the Star Dou Forest. Lin Yun displayed exceptional compatibility with his Martial Soul, learning to fly with its bone wings almost immediately. During the expedition, the necromantic aura of the Skeletal Bone Dragon attracted Electrolux’s soul fragment, which entered Lin Yun’s Sea of Consciousness and helped push him to level 20. 1 2

Although Shrek accepted him as an Outer Court student, Lin Yun remained wary of its prejudice toward dark-attribute Martial Souls and later came to resent Mu En’s attempts to bind him to the academy through Zhang Lexuan. He ultimately resolved to leave Shrek and develop through his own methods. 4 29

In the Extreme North, Lin Yun fused with Ice Empress’s spirit bone, inherited the Ice God’s trials, and became entangled with the Holy Spirit Cult after Blood Blade Douluo confronted him. He chose to join the Cult as a survival measure and was subsequently recognized as its Great Holy Son after undergoing the Dark Resurrection ritual. 32 34 35 36

Afterward, he entered the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy through the Holy Spirit Cult’s arrangements. He concealed his true Soul Tool proficiency, qualified for the Elite Tournament reserve team, and was appointed its captain for the journey to Star Luo City. 40 41 44

Appearance

Lin Yun is described as strikingly handsome despite his poor background and the hardships he endured after his village’s destruction. His bearing is repeatedly likened to that of a monarch, an impression attributed to the innate dominance of the Skeletal Bone Dragon. 16 18

• Massive grey bone wings emerge from his back when he summons his Martial Soul. 1
• Can manifest bony dragon claws over his hands in combat. 7
• Possesses the Fear Eye, an External Soul Bone that manifests as a third eye. 20
• His presence carries a persistent, kingly pressure that affects even high-level Soul Masters. 18

Personality

Lin Yun is cautious, pragmatic, and acutely aware that his dark Martial Soul makes him a target. He avoids unnecessary risks when weak, conceals information from suspicious allies, and treats affiliations as opportunities for development rather than causes deserving unconditional loyalty. 1 2 29 35

He rejects the idea that a Martial Soul’s attribute determines its owner’s morality, insisting that power itself is neither good nor evil. Despite calling himself morally gray, he repeatedly intervenes on behalf of people harmed by persecution and abuse, including Chu Zhengzhang’s family and the former Marchioness. 4 14 25

Lin Yun is also a skilled negotiator. He secures compensation before accepting dangerous assignments, pressures Jing Hongchen into offering a valuable carving knife, and uses calculated bluffs against stronger opponents such as Blood Blade Douluo. 11 34 43

Abilities & Skills

Skeletal Bone Dragon Martial Soul

A necromantic Martial Soul associated with death, rebirth, and monarch-like dominion. It is classified as an Evil Martial Soul on the Douluo Continent, though Lin Yun regards its power as sacred rather than inherently evil. 1

• Grants natural flight through massive bone wings. 1
• Forms bony dragon claws without requiring a dedicated soul-ring slot. 7
• Provides exceptional physical strength and constitution. 7 36
• Its true form can exert authority over Lin Yun’s spiritual world, temporarily banishing Electrolux and Ice Empress. 35 36
• Allows Ice Empress to manifest more completely once Lin Yun obtains his Martial Soul Avatar. 37

Undead Legion

Lin Yun can summon undead combatants through his Martial Soul and soul skills.

• Initially summoned at least seven undead through magic circles; their power could allow him to fight at the Soul Elder level. 10
• Commanded sixteen Soul Elder-level Skeleton Soldiers and a Skeleton Shaman during the Holy Spirit Cult ambush. 21
• Can use the legion alongside the Fire of Terror to wear down stronger enemies. 21
• After the Dark Resurrection ritual, unlocked the ability to summon an unlimited undead army from the spirits of those he kills. 36
• Included Ice Empress among the forces used to defeat a Level 6 Soul Tool Master during reserve-team selection. 41

Breath of the Underworld Lord

Lin Yun’s first soul skill releases green dragon breath.

• Overpowered Wang Dong’s Light of the Butterfly God in their duel. 7
• Used while deliberately limiting himself against Wang Dong. 7

Fear Monarch and Fire of Terror

A fear-based soul skill obtained from the Fear Demon Dragon’s 10,000-year soul ring.

• Exploits the magnitude of fear in a target’s heart rather than their soul power level. 21
• Forced multiple Holy Spirit Cult attackers into panic and retreat. 21
• Produces black flames capable of forming armor around Lin Yun. 21
• The flames can trigger fear and trauma; Lin Yun used them to help Zhang Lexuan confront her past and break through. 21
• Can continuously repair Lin Yun’s external injuries as long as fear exists in the world. 20

Fear Eye

An External Soul Bone obtained alongside the Fear Demon Dragon soul ring. 20

• Appears as a third eye. 20
• Perceives soul power and detects abnormalities within it. 20
• Identified the chaotic soul power caused by Zhang Lexuan’s hasty absorption of a 100,000-year soul ring. 20
• Blocked Huo Yuhao’s Mental Shock. 22
• Can directly induce fear in opponents. 21 25

Terror Claw Dragon Left Arm Bone

An 80,000-year soul bone given by Zhang Lexuan. 28

• Contains the solidified soul skill Rend, which continuously drains soul power and prevents healing. 28
• Possesses the hidden skill Hell Claw. 29
• Hell Claw combines physical bone-claw damage with flames that burn the target’s soul. 29

Ice Empress Spirit Bone and Time Stop

Lin Yun successfully fused with Ice Empress’s Ultimate Ice spirit bone. 32

• Granted him the inheritance of the Ice God’s trials. 32
• Its soul-ring ability can stop time briefly, allowing Lin Yun to evade attacks from Blood Blade Douluo. 34
• He can use Ice Empress’s tail to rescue allies, including Zhang Lexuan. 34

Soul Tool Engineering

Lin Yun possesses extensive knowledge of Soul Tools and their future development.

• Set up a teleportation array at an inn near the Extreme North for rapid travel and retreat. 30
• Reached at least Level 3 Soul Engineer qualification after joining Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy. 40
• Could secretly produce Level 4 soul-tool core arrays and make two simultaneously, though he concealed this advancement. 40
• Uses his knowledge to analyze future Soul Master and Battle Armor development. 30

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Fear Eye — External Soul Bone that grants soul-power perception and fear-based mental abilities. 20
• Terror Claw Dragon Left Arm Bone — 80,000-year soul bone containing Rend and Hell Claw. 28 29
• Ice Empress spirit bone — Ultimate Ice spirit bone fused into Lin Yun’s Martial Soul system. 32
• Level-three storage soul tool — Received from Zhang Lexuan alongside the Terror Claw Dragon soul bone. 28
• Soul Power masking Soul Tool — Used while infiltrating the Earl’s Mansion. 24
• High-quality soul carving knife — Obtained from Jing Hongchen in exchange for protecting Xiao Hongchen. 43
• Red seal — Given by Zhongli Wu; grants control over Ma Xiaotao’s life and death while her curse remains intact. 36
• Dark red ring — Given by Ye Xishui after his recognition as Great Holy Son. 36

Relationships

• Electrolux — A soul fragment attracted by Lin Yun’s necromantic aura; became an undead entity connected to the Skeletal Bone Dragon and later developed a teacher-companion bond with Lin Yun. 2 3 29
• Zhang Lexuan — Inner Court senior sister, mission partner, and increasingly close companion. She gave him the Terror Claw Dragon soul bone and repeatedly protected him; Lin Yun later helped her confront trauma and investigate her family’s downfall. 16 21 28 37 39
• Yan Shaozhe — Shrek teacher who escorted Lin Yun to obtain soul rings. Though initially wary of Lin Yun’s Martial Soul, he provided guidance and protection. 1 2
• Mu En — Shrek’s Dragon God Douluo and an early protector whose later manipulation of Lin Yun’s relationship with Zhang Lexuan strained Lin Yun’s trust. 6 11 29
• Huo Yuhao — Early acquaintance and roommate. Lin Yun introduced him to Yan Shaozhe and initially treated him with support, but their paths diverged after Lin Yun intercepted Electrolux’s soul fragment. 2 5 23
• Wang Dong — Classmate, rival, and Freshman Assessment teammate. Lin Yun defeated Wang Dong in combat, while Wang Dong later agreed to cover for him during the tournament. 7 23
• Chu Zhengzhang — Fellow dark-attribute Soul Master whose persecution motivated Lin Yun to promise aid for his sister and seek justice against the noble responsible. 13 14 25
• Ice Empress — Ultimate Ice soul beast whose spirit bone Lin Yun fused with. Their relationship is marked by frequent banter and reluctant cooperation. 30 32
• Snow Empress — Ally from the Extreme North who later attended Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy under the identity Xue Lin. 32 40 41
• Blood Blade Douluo — Holy Spirit Cult elder who forced Lin Yun into a confrontation, then brought him into the Cult and became one of his assigned protectors. 34 36
• Ma Xiaotao — Placed under Lin Yun’s control through a red seal after her transformation within the Holy Spirit Cult. 36
• Jing Hongchen — Hall Master who negotiated with Lin Yun to secure Xiao Hongchen’s protection during the Elite Tournament. 42 43
• Xiao Hongchen — Reserve-team member placed under Lin Yun’s protection; their relationship is contentious and frequently comedic. 43 44
• Meng Hongchen — Reserve-team member who gradually comes to view Lin Yun more favorably after observing his composure and leadership. 44
• Ma Rulong — Captain of the Sun Moon main team. His initial disdain changed to respect after recognizing Lin Yun’s strength. 44

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy and Star Dou Forest

Lin Yun awakens the Skeletal Bone Dragon, survives Shrek’s suspicion of his Evil Martial Soul, gains his early soul rings, and becomes host to Electrolux’s soul fragment. He enrolls in Shrek’s Outer Court alongside Huo Yuhao. 1 2 4

Freshman Class One

He defeats Wang Dong, enters Zhou Yi’s class, crushes three students who attempt to force him into a soul duel, and becomes Freshman Class One’s monitor in exchange for facing challengers. 7 10

Flying Star City Investigation

Sent by Mu En to investigate missing students, Lin Yun meets Chu Zhengzhang, becomes involved in the city’s dark-attribute Soul Master persecution, and later helps rescue Chu Zhengzhang’s sister from the Earl’s Mansion. 11 13 25

Valley of Fear

Lin Yun gains the Fear Demon Dragon soul ring and Fear Eye, then protects Zhang Lexuan during an Evil Soul Master ambush. His fear flames enable her to overcome her trauma and reach level 88. 20 21

Extreme North Expedition

He travels with Zhang Lexuan, uses Soul Tool teleportation technology, encounters Ice Empress and Snow Empress, fuses with Ice Empress’s spirit bone, and inherits the Ice God’s trials. 29 30 32

Holy Spirit Cult Ascension

Following a confrontation with Blood Blade Douluo, Lin Yun enters the Holy Spirit Cult, undergoes the Dark Resurrection ritual, unlocks unlimited undead summoning, and is proclaimed the Cult’s Great Holy Son. 34 35 36

Sun Moon Academy and Elite Tournament

Lin Yun joins Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy, qualifies for its Elite Tournament reserve team, negotiates with Jing Hongchen, becomes reserve-team captain, and travels to Star Luo City to gather intelligence before the tournament. 40 43 44 46

Notable Quotes

“Power has no good or evil. I believe it is biased to judge a person's character based on the attributes of their Martial Soul.” 4

“I only hope that one day, true light will shine upon the continent, so that tragedies like mine and Huo Yuhao's will never happen in this world again.” 23

“We both take a step back, or you die. In this Extreme North, you cannot defeat me.” 34

Trivia

• Lin Yun’s Skeletal Bone Dragon is stated to be one of the Eight Great Undead Monarchs from Full-Time Magister. 1
• He is an exceptionally fast learner in flight, impressing Yan Shaozhe immediately after awakening his Martial Soul. 1
• He registers as a control-type Soul Master for the Freshman Assessment despite also possessing powerful direct combat abilities. 23
• He deliberately concealed his true Soul Tool proficiency at Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy to avoid attracting dangerous attention. 40