Little Marten

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Little Marten
Alias(es)	Little Sable; Master Diao; Ah Marten
Species/Race	Heavenly Demonic Sable; primordial ferocious beast
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heavenly Demonic Sable Clan
Occupation/Role	Clan Heir candidate; Lin Chen's companion, adviser, and ally
Status	Alive; restored physical body; Wheel Turning Realm
First Appearance	27

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Damaged demonic spirit	27 28	Awakens within the Stone Talisman after Lin Chen uses Thousand Year Demonic Spirit Ginseng; cannot wield much of his former power.
Peak Creation Realm	110 112	Has recovered enough strength to handle many matters in the Great Yan Dynasty and train Little Flame.
Reborn physical body	213	Emerges from a light cocoon as a primordial ferocious beast; possesses immense power but requires time to recover fully.
Grand Perfection of the Life Profound Realm	235	Lin Chen provides spiritual items and pills intended to restore him to this level.
Wheel Turning Realm	290 317	Breaks through while Lin Chen prepares to attack the Yuan Sect; later confirmed to have fully restored his body and strength and advanced further.
True Wheel Turning Realm	337	Duels Hao Jiuyou for the right to become Clan Leader.

Background / History

Little Marten was once the foremost figure of the Heavenly Demonic Sable Clan's younger generation, unmatched in talent, potential, and prestige. He was widely regarded as the likely next Clan Leader until he was betrayed and besieged by clansmen over a century before his return. His physical body perished, leaving only a damaged remnant spirit. 317 336

His father, the Heavenly Demonic Sable Clan Leader, was left trapped in an illusion caused by Eternal Illusory Demon Flowers. Hao Jiuyou, another candidate for clan leadership, was implicated in the scheme through his collusion with the Other Demons. 27 28 330

Lin Chen awakens Little Marten within the Stone Talisman using Thousand Year Demonic Spirit Ginseng. Lin Chen offers to restore his body, help awaken his father, and eventually return him to his clan; in exchange, Little Marten agrees to cooperate and reveal the Stone Talisman's functions. 27 28

After years as Lin Chen's companion, Little Marten departs to train Little Flame and guide Lin Dong. He reunites with Lin Chen in the Ancient Battlefield, where Lin Chen resumes preparations to fulfill their agreement and restore his body. 109 112 164

Following his rebirth, Little Marten accompanies Lin Chen through the Sea of Chaotic Demons and later returns with him to the Heavenly Demon Domain. There, he contacts his loyal follower Wu Chong, investigates the circumstances surrounding his father's century-long seclusion, and challenges Hao Jiuyou for the Clan Heir position. 213 228 328 336

Appearance

In his weakened state, Little Marten appears as a tiny rat-like or sable-like spirit. After recovering his body, he can take the form of an exceptionally handsome young man with a demonic, wicked air. 36 227 228

• Tiny rodent-like form with sharp eyes and scruffy fur while a remnant spirit. 28 100
• Purple-black or violet-black eyes. 213 317
• Fur briefly shifts toward purple when he reacts to the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. 100
• Human form is described as strikingly handsome and almost demonic-looking. 227 228

Personality

Little Marten is proud, sharp-tongued, and intensely self-regarding. He frequently calls himself “Master Diao,” boasts about his former achievements, and mocks Lin Chen, though his teasing gradually becomes part of their friendship. 28 40 99

His long period as a powerless spirit made him cautious and suspicious, particularly toward those who might exploit his connection to the Stone Talisman. Despite this guardedness, he is loyal and deeply emotional, especially concerning his father, his clan, and those who earn his trust. 27 28 328

He is ambitious and impatient to regain his strength, avenge his betrayal, and settle the crisis in his clan. However, his return to the Heavenly Demonic Sable Clan shows increased restraint: rather than rushing in blindly, he first contacts Wu Chong to assess the situation. 33 166 317 328

Abilities & Skills

Heavenly Demonic Sable Techniques

As a Heavenly Demonic Sable, Little Marten possesses specialized clan techniques and exceptional potential as a demonic beast. 112

• Recovered to a level considered invincible within the Great Yan Dynasty while at peak Creation Realm. 112
• Uses violet-black energy to form a thousand-foot crescent attack that breaks the combined assault of five Wheel Turning Realm guardians. 331
• Fights Hao Jiuyou using the Heavenly Demonic Sable Clan martial art, Great Nine Star Palm. 337 338
• Can take human form after restoring his body. 227 228

Knowledge of the Stone Talisman

Little Marten's familiarity with the Stone Talisman makes him a vital guide during Lin Chen's early growth. 28 31

• Leads Lin Chen to the Spirit Grinding Mill. 28
• Explains the mill's benefits and risks for Spiritual Power cultivation. 28 29
• Advises Lin Chen on replenishing the Stone Talisman's energy with Origin Energy. 31
• Can conceal himself within the Stone Talisman space. 27 109

Demonic Beast Nurturing

Little Marten is entrusted with Little Flame's development because of his strength and knowledge as a high-level demonic beast. 109 112

• Trains Little Flame after Lin Chen leaves the Great Yan Dynasty. 109 112
• Teaches and assists Lin Dong. 109 112
• Identifies Little Flame's unusual Mutated Bloodline, though he initially judges it insufficient by itself for exceptional future achievements. 112
• Helps Little Flame reach peak Creation Realm by the time of their reunion in the Ancient Battlefield. 164

Relationships

• Lin Chen — Companion and principal ally. Their cooperation begins as an exchange: Little Marten provides knowledge of the Stone Talisman, while Lin Chen promises to restore his body, save his father, and help him return to his clan. 28 99 164
• Lin Dong — Receives Little Marten's guidance after Lin Chen sends him to assist and teach Lin Dong. 109 112
• Little Flame — Trainer and guardian of the Mutated Bloodline Fire Python Tiger. 109 112 164
• Little Marten's father — The Heavenly Demonic Sable Clan Leader; Little Marten's concern for his father's condition is central to his alliance with Lin Chen. 27 28 330
• Hao Jiuyou — Rival Clan Heir candidate and enemy connected to Little Marten's past betrayal; their conflict culminates in a duel for clan leadership. 330 336 337 339
• Wu Chong — Old follower who remains loyal to Little Marten after more than a century apart. 328
• Uncle Bai — Clan elder who blocks Little Marten from entering the Heavenly Cave under clan rules, leading to a confrontation. 331
• Zhu Li — Heavenly Demonic Sable Clan Grand Elder who restores Little Marten's Clan Heir candidacy and oversees the succession duel. 336

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening and Stone Talisman Alliance

Lin Chen awakens Little Marten and earns his reluctant cooperation by revealing knowledge of the Heavenly Demonic Sable Clan, Little Marten's father, and the Life-Death Reincarnation Pill. Little Marten subsequently introduces him to the Spirit Grinding Mill and supports his Spiritual Power training. 27 28 29

Recovery and Separation

As Lin Chen grows stronger, Little Marten also recovers. He seeks opportunities such as the Blood Ancestor Demonic Flower and Azure Vine Soul Grass, then later agrees to leave Lin Chen's side to train Little Flame and assist Lin Dong. 33 51 109 112

Ancient Battlefield and Rebirth

Little Marten reunites with Lin Chen in the Ancient Battlefield. Lin Chen works toward fulfilling his promise to restore Little Marten's body, while Little Marten aids Lin Dong and Little Flame. He eventually emerges from a light cocoon with a restored body and immense power. 164 166 213

Sea of Chaotic Demons Recovery

Little Marten travels with Lin Chen to the Sea of Chaotic Demons to continue recovering his strength. Lin Chen refines and auctions spirit treasures to obtain resources for Little Marten, later giving him a Cosmic Bag of spiritual items and pills. 228 230 232 235

Return to the Heavenly Demonic Sable Clan

After reaching the Wheel Turning Realm, Little Marten returns to the Heavenly Demon Domain with Lin Chen. He reconnects with Wu Chong, seeks to rescue his father, regains his status as a Clan Heir candidate, and duels Hao Jiuyou. 317 328 330 336 337

Duel with Hao Jiuyou

Little Marten battles Hao Jiuyou at the true Wheel Turning Realm using the Great Nine Star Palm. Hao Jiuyou resorts to forbidden black-rune power linked to the Other Demons and ultimately defeats Little Marten by catching him off guard. 337 338 339

Notable Quotes

“Fine, Master Diao will reluctantly agree to cooperate with you, kid, and show you some of the Stone Talisman's uses.” 28

“If this master revealed his true form, even if it didn't affect you, it would probably scare half the people in this county to death.” 36

“A hundred years—even a pig could cultivate into something by now...” 328

Trivia

• Little Marten spent over a year in seclusion within the Stone Talisman before reappearing in the Ancient Tablet Space. 99
• He claims to have crossed nine Nirvana Tribulations in two years during his youth. 99
• He prefers the Dao Sect over the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace. 99
• Lin Chen initially describes his weakened appearance as little different from a “big black rat,” provoking a sarcastic response. 36