Yang Lin

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Yang Lin began as an ordinary mortal. While fishing, he was injured and bled onto the Future Divine Stone, awakening its ability to simulate events before they occurred. He used its foresight to avoid danger, uncover opportunities, enter the Great River Sword Sect, and rise from a menial disciple to an inner sect disciple. 77

On the day he was due to receive a Heaven-rank sword art, Yang Lin simulated the destruction of the Great River Sword Sect by Yan Chixia, Lin Wan'er, and Chen Changqing. Terrified by Chen Changqing's overwhelming strength, he repeatedly changed his route, appearance, and mode of travel in an attempt to flee, but encountered Chen Changqing in every simulation. 77 80 81

He warned the Great River Sword Sect through a Heavenly Dao Oath, prompting Sect Master Dugu Yijian to mobilize the sect and summon its allies. His simulations showed that even the sect's Emperor Corpse, dozens of Quasi-Emperors, and its hidden trump card could not change the outcome. 83 84 85

After five simulations, including one in which the Evil Sword Immortal's negative emotions shattered his consciousness, Yang Lin voluntarily sought Chen Changqing out and offered the Future Divine Stone in exchange for his life. 86 88

Chen Changqing returned the depleted stone, accepted Yang Lin as a servant of the Longevity Chen Family, and placed a soul mark on him that governs his life, thoughts, and whereabouts. Yang Lin later helped lure the Great River Sword Sect's allied forces into Chen Changqing's trap and received a jade talisman granting access to the Dao-Comprehension Heavenly Net. 87 88 89 99 100

Personality

Yang Lin is cautious, adaptable, and strongly motivated by survival. He relies on repeated simulations to identify the safest course of action, changing his plans as soon as a projected future proves fatal. 77 80

Chen Changqing's ability to observe the Great River Sword Sect and see through Yang Lin's behavior reduces his confidence in the Future Divine Stone to despair. Once he accepts that resistance is futile, Yang Lin becomes cooperative, openly recounts his simulations, and expresses fervent gratitude for being accepted into the Chen Family. 85 88 89 100

Abilities & Skills

Future Simulation

The Future Divine Stone allowed Yang Lin to simulate and foresee events that would occur that day, letting him make choices he believed would be most beneficial. It was formed from a drop of the River of Fate. 77 87

• Used foresight to avoid dangers, obtain opportunities, and advance within the Great River Sword Sect. 77
• Simulated at least five possible responses to the sect's impending destruction. 88
• Retained memories of each simulation, including the actions and techniques used by Chen Changqing, Lin Wan'er, and Yan Chixia. 88
• Could not produce a path that allowed him to escape Chen Changqing. 80 81 85
• Its power was depleted when Chen Changqing examined it. 87

Information Gathering

Yang Lin used his simulations to provide the Great River Sword Sect with detailed warnings about its attackers, including their identities, capabilities, and expected arrival. 83

• Identified Yan Chixia as a sword cultivator capable of killing a Saint Emperor with one strike. 83
• Reported Lin Wan'er's Peak Quasi-Emperor cultivation and Ultimate Sword Dao. 83
• Revealed Chen Changqing's destruction of the sect in prior simulations, including the suppression of its Emperor Corpse. 83 84

Equipment / Items

• Future Divine Stone — A fate-related treasure that enabled Yang Lin to simulate the future; returned to him by Chen Changqing despite its depleted power. 77 87 88
• Dao-Comprehension Heavenly Net jade talisman — Gifted by Chen Changqing; grants access to the Chen Family's Emperor Scriptures, Dao-discussion platform, points exchange system, and other Heavenly Net functions. 99 100

Relationships

• Chen Changqing — Master. Yang Lin surrendered the Future Divine Stone and became Chen Changqing's servant after his simulations showed no possibility of victory or escape; Chen Changqing marked his soul and later entrusted him with assisting the Chen Family. 87 88 100
• Dugu Yijian — Former sect master. Yang Lin warned him of the Great River Sword Sect's destruction, but later returned under Chen Changqing's orders and helped gather the sect's allies; Dugu Yijian attempted to kill him for betrayal. 83 89 90
• Yan Chixia — Senior within Chen Changqing's group. Yan Chixia questioned Yang Lin closely about the simulations and expressed sympathy after hearing what he experienced. 88
• Lin Wan'er — Member of Chen Changqing's group. She initially warned Chen Changqing that Yang Lin's offered stone could be a trap, then listened to Yang Lin's account of the simulations. 87 88

Trivia

• Yang Lin's five simulations escalated from witnessing the Great River Sword Sect's destruction to attempting escape, warning the sect, gathering allies, and activating its ultimate trump card. 88
• He initially believed that no one within a simulation could retain memories between attempts, making Chen Changqing's awareness of his behavior especially terrifying to him. 85
• Chen Changqing accepted Yang Lin chiefly because his simulation ability could be useful in supporting the development of other Chen Family members. 88