Li Ziming

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Li Ziming (李子明)
Alias(es)	Saint Craftsman; Saint Blacksmith
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Forging Masters Association; disciple of Mu Chen; later trained under Zhenhua
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; forging master; Liu Tianran's first clone
Martial Soul	Blazing Sun Hammer (evolved from the Crimson Flame Hammer)
Status	Active; the original Li Ziming is deceased, while the current Li Ziming is Liu Tianran's clone 3 4
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 32 Soul Elder	3	The original Li Ziming possessed the Crimson Flame Hammer, three yellow soul rings, and forging talent inherited from his father.
Level 39 Soul Elder	3	Liu Tianran's clone was enhanced with collected vitality, spiritual power, memories, and Mu Chen's blood; his martial soul evolved into the Blazing Sun Hammer and he gained the capacity for Thousand Refinements.
Third- and fourth-rank forging master	4	Passed both assessments consecutively, completing Grade One Thousand Refinements on multiple metals.
Rank 73 Soul Sage; Seven-Star Saint Craftsman	7	By age twenty, he possessed three purple and four black soul rings, peak Spirit Sea spiritual power, vitality comparable to an ordinary Titled Douluo, and his two-word battle armor, Blazing Sun.
Eight-Star Saint Craftsman	21 22	Performed soul forging on Sinking Silver at age twenty-two, breaking Zhenhua's former record for the youngest eight-star Saint Craftsman.
Soul Douluo	29	Began studying and training under Zhenhua, laying groundwork to challenge the Divine Craftsman realm.

Background / History

Original life

The original Li Ziming was a commoner genius from Skysea City. His father had been a fourth-rank forging master, and Li Ziming followed that profession after both parents died in an accident when he was nine. He lived alone for six years using their inheritance, eventually reaching level 32 as a three-ring Soul Elder while developing his forging skills. 3

After Li Ziming's death, Liu Tianran selected him as the template for his first clone. Liu Tianran used the original's memories and physical remnants, along with a drop of Mu Chen's blood and accumulated energy, to create a replacement with enhanced aptitude, knowledge, vitality, and cultivation. 3 4

Rise within the Forging Masters Association

To establish himself away from the original Li Ziming's social circle, the clone traveled to Eastsea City after the original body had been cremated and buried. He took the third- and fourth-rank forging assessments consecutively, immediately attracting the attention of the East Sea Blacksmith Association. 4

Mu Chen personally inspected Li Ziming's work and accepted him as a disciple. Mu Chen provided a residence, cultivation guidance, access to an intermediate Ascension Platform, and the protection of his name and position as an 86th-rank Soul Douluo and eight-star Saint Craftsman. 5

Over the next six years, Li Ziming rose into the association's youngest Seven-Star Saint Craftsman. His unprecedented growth made him a target of multiple factions, prompting Mu Chen to send him to Heaven Dou City for advanced instruction under Zhenhua and for his own safety. 7 11

Assassination attempt and recognition

While traveling to Heaven Dou City with Elder Ye, Li Ziming sensed an ambush before it fully unfolded. Upon arrival, he detected a second lethal threat from Soul-Eater Douluo, activated his battle armor and defensive Soul Tools, and warned Elder Ye in time to prevent the attack from killing him. 11 12

The attack confirmed that Li Ziming's forging potential had become politically significant. Zhenhua treated the attempted assassination as evidence that hostile forces had planned against him for some time and began considering a purge of leaks within the association. 13

At the Skysea Grand Tournament, Li Ziming publicly demonstrated soul forging and became an eight-star Saint Craftsman. His achievement drew recruitment efforts from the Spirit Pagoda, Shrek Academy, War God Hall, and other major powers, while Zhenhua worried that the resulting attention could obstruct his path toward Divine Craftsman. 21 22

Appearance

Li Ziming is a tall, handsome young man with a forceful, sunlike presence. He has been described with golden or platinum-blond short hair and distinctive reddish-gold eyes. 5 11 16

• Golden-haired during his departure for Heaven Dou City. 11
• Platinum-blond hair noted during his Skysea Grand Tournament appearance. 16
• Reddish-gold eyes and conspicuous vitality impressed Mu Chen during their first meeting. 5
• His two-word battle armor is named Blazing Sun. 7 12

Personality

Li Ziming is calculating and deliberately image-conscious. After his creation, he imitated the original Li Ziming's aloof manner while using his assessments to gain the Forging Masters Association's support as quickly as possible. 4

He remains composed under immediate danger, responding to the Heaven Dou City assassination with warning, armor activation, defensive Soul Tools, and a counterattack rather than panic. 12 He is also wary of political recruitment, recognizing that the factions pursuing him after his eight-star breakthrough were pursuing their own interests rather than offering uncomplicated goodwill. 23

Despite his public status, he is informal with trusted associates such as Zuo Qiu Lun and Mu Ye. 19 23

Abilities & Skills

Blazing Sun Hammer

Li Ziming's original Crimson Flame Hammer evolved after his cloning and enhancement. The Blazing Sun Hammer produces a scorching aura and is central to both his combat capability and forging efficiency. 3 12 21

• Reached level 39 alongside the martial soul's evolution. 3
• Used the hammer to strike back at Soul-Eater Douluo during the Heaven Dou City attack. 12
• Its fire attribute is amplified by his custom forging hammers and embedded Scarlet Sun Crystals. 21

Forging Mastery

Li Ziming is an exceptional blacksmith whose rise from fourth-rank forger to eight-star Saint Craftsman occurred in only a few years. 4 7 21

• Completed Thousand Refinements at Grade One level during his fourth-rank assessment. 4
• Reached Seven-Star Saint Craftsman status by age twenty, setting an association record. 7
• Performs spirit forging and soul forging, including the awakening of metal spirituality. 21
• Soul-forged Sinking Silver during a public demonstration, producing material associated with Three-Word Battle Armor and Black-grade mechas. 21
• Was considered a leading candidate to become the next Divine Blacksmith. 12 22

Spiritual Power and Physical Vitality

The clone's construction granted Li Ziming unusually high spiritual power and vitality for his cultivation. 3 7

• Reached the Spirit Sea Realm immediately after his creation. 3
• Later reached peak Spirit Sea spiritual power. 7
• Possessed vitality comparable to an ordinary Titled Douluo despite being a Soul Sage. 7
• Detected the lethal danger of Soul-Eater Douluo's ambush before Elder Ye noticed it. 12

Battle Armor and Defensive Combat

Although Li Ziming's development is primarily focused on forging and logistics rather than frontline combat, he is equipped to survive high-level threats. 7

• Forged his own two-word battle armor, Blazing Sun. 7
• Carried three trigger-type ninth-grade defensive Soul Tools gifted by Mu Chen. 12
• Activated seven soul rings, battle armor, Soul Tools, and his hammer immediately upon sensing the Heaven Dou City attack. 12

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Blazing Sun Hammer — evolved hammer martial soul used in combat and forging. 3 12
• Two-word battle armor: Blazing Sun — personally forged armor worn during the Heaven Dou City assassination attempt. 7 12
• Spirit-forged forging hammers — a crimson-gold pair forged from Spirit Gold. 21
• Scarlet Sun Crystals — embedded in his forging hammers to amplify his martial soul attribute and improve forging efficiency. 21
• Three trigger-type ninth-grade defensive Soul Tools — provided by Mu Chen and activated against Soul-Eater Douluo. 12

Relationships

• Liu Tianran — creator and original body; Li Ziming is Liu Tianran's first clone and serves his broader plans for resources, equipment, and influence. 3 7
• Mu Chen — master and patron; accepted Li Ziming as his disciple, provided protection and resources, and arranged his transfer to Heaven Dou City. 5 7 11
• Zhenhua — martial uncle and advanced forging instructor; recognizes Li Ziming's potential as a future Divine Craftsman and seeks to protect him from political distractions. 7 13 22 29
• Mu Xi — junior sister; admires Li Ziming and sees him off when he leaves for Heaven Dou City. 11
• Elder Ye — escort and protector during Li Ziming's journey to Heaven Dou City; defended him against mech attackers and Soul-Eater Douluo. 11 12
• Zuo Qiu Lun — collaborator and fellow avatar of Liu Tianran; Li Ziming assists with the plan to establish Zuo Qiu Lun within the Body Sect. 19
• Mu Ye — trusted associate whom Li Ziming addresses as “Uncle Mu”; helped shield him from aggressive recruitment attempts after his eight-star breakthrough. 23

Story Role / Major Arcs

First Incubation and Apprenticeship

Li Ziming is selected as Liu Tianran's first clone because his Soul Elder cultivation, forging background, commoner identity, and lack of factional ties make him an ideal foundation for a long-term asset. He quickly gains Mu Chen's apprenticeship after displaying extraordinary forging results. 3 4 5

Heaven Dou City Transfer

As Li Ziming's status as the youngest Seven-Star Saint Craftsman creates security risks, Mu Chen sends him to Heaven Dou City under Elder Ye's protection. He survives two assassination attempts during the journey and upon arrival. 7 11 12

Skysea Grand Tournament

Li Ziming attends as a featured Saint Craftsman, offers custom battle armor as championship rewards, and performs a public forging demonstration. His soul forging of Sinking Silver establishes him as an eight-star Saint Craftsman and causes major powers to compete for access to him. 16 21 22

Foundation for Divine Craftsmanship

After becoming a Soul Douluo, Li Ziming studies under Zhenhua to prepare for the Divine Craftsman realm, while his status continues to affect the balance of power between the Douluo Federation and Star Luo Continent. 29 64

Trivia

• Li Ziming's original father was a fourth-rank forging master. 3
• He became the youngest Seven-Star Saint Craftsman in Forging Masters Association history by age twenty. 7
• At age twenty-two, he surpassed Zhenhua's former record for the youngest eight-star Saint Craftsman. 22
• His emergence is considered significant enough that Star Luo officials fear a future Divine Craftsman Li Ziming could accelerate the Federation's production of four-word battle armor masters. 64