Lin Chen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lin Chen (林尘)
Alias(es)	Lin Chu (“Chu as in beast”) 19
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Independent; formerly enrolled at Notting Academy 11 45
Occupation/Role	Spirit Master; user of the Destiny Editing System
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Spirit Power	2	Awakened the top-tier Dragon Roar Sword weapon Martial Soul. 2
Level 13 Spirit Master	7	Absorbed the roughly 700-year Geng Metal White Tiger Spirit Ring and gained Soul of Gold. 7
Level 14 Spirit Master	11	Entered Notting Academy without work-study status due to his unusually high rank. 11
Level 19 Spirit Master	20	Reached this level after absorbing Ah Yin’s Spirit Bone. 20
Level 20 Spirit Master	29	Broke through after a month of intensive cultivation outside class. 29
Level 24 Great Soul Master	33	Absorbed a System-Bestowed second Spirit Ring, which settled at a 5,000-year age; gained Aurora Sky-Piercing Slash. 33
High-level Soul King	45	Xiao Wu identifies him as a twelve-year-old high-level Soul King; his exact rank and later Spirit Rings are not stated. 45

Background

Lin Chen is a transmigrator and orphan who bound the Destiny Editing System at age six. The system allows him to write logically plausible “scripts” that guide other people’s fates in new directions; successful alterations produce rewards whose quality depends on the target’s luck and the scale of the change. His first target was Tang San, whose altered Martial Soul fate earned Lin Chen the Dragon Roar Sword, the Profound Origin Technique, and a Body Tempering Pill. 1 2 14

After awakening Innate Full Spirit Power, Lin Chen declined Su Yuntao’s invitation to join Spirit Hall. He considered the organization useful but refused to bind himself to it, particularly while Tang Hao remained near Holy Spirit Village. 2 3

He left the village early, obtained a Soul Hunting Forest permit, and hunted the Geng Metal White Tiger alone. He used destiny editing to clear the surrounding area before absorbing its Spirit Ring, reaching level 13 and obtaining Soul of Gold. 5 7

Lin Chen later chose the Divine Physique over other system rewards. Its Gold-Level Second Awakening made his entire body a Martial Soul and uniquely allowed him to use the Divine Physique and Dragon Roar Sword, along with their Spirit Rings and skills, simultaneously. 8

At Nuoding City, he encountered Xiao Wu, recognized her as a transformed 100,000-year Soul Beast, and forced her to take a Dustless Spirit-Nurturing Pill that erased her detectable bestial nature. He subsequently enrolled with her at Notting Academy, where he began monitoring Tang San while pursuing further fate alterations. 10 11

After acquiring Wuhen as his guardian, Lin Chen became increasingly willing to confront stronger figures directly. He humiliated Yu Xiaogang, defeated Tang San in their sparring match, arranged for Wuhen to subdue Tang Hao, and later removed the heavenly treasures from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well before Tang San’s group could obtain them. 13 26 30 31

He expanded his personal network by binding Spirit Kite Douluo to a Loyalty Contract, providing her with the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, and placing her back within Spirit Hall as an informant. In Soto City, he protected Zhu Zhuqing from Dai Mubai and accepted her decision to remain at his side. 39 40 47

Appearance

Lin Chen is initially a six-year-old boy, though his physical strength and speed far exceed his apparent age. After awakening the Divine Physique, golden divine patterns appear across his body and face, giving him a distinctly divine aura. 8 14

• Wields the miniature golden Dragon Roar Sword, whose hilt is wrapped by a coiling golden dragon. 2
• Manifests golden feathered Space God Wings with a wingspan of about three meters. 9
• By Soto City, he has matured features and broad, sturdy shoulders despite being notably shorter than adult Spirit Masters. 47

Personality

Lin Chen is calculating, pragmatic, and highly conscious of risk. He writes scripts to create favorable conditions before acting, such as clearing the Soul Hunting Forest before absorbing a Spirit Ring or delaying Dugu Bo before entering the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. 7 30

He is also openly self-interested. Lin Chen pursues fate changes for rewards and is willing to exploit Tang San, Yu Xiaogang, and other figures to weaken future threats or acquire resources. He nevertheless invests heavily in subordinates who prove useful, supplying Wuhen, Xiao Wu, and Pei Xin with rare Spirit Bones or heavenly treasures to strengthen them. 19 32 35 40

In direct confrontations, Lin Chen is confident and mocking rather than deferential. He challenges Yu Xiaogang’s authority, dismisses threats based on lineage or reputation, and does not hide his contempt for opponents he considers weak or hypocritical. 13 23 34

Abilities & Skills

Destiny Editing System

Lin Chen’s defining ability is the Destiny Editing System, which lets him compose scripts that steer targets toward altered outcomes.

• Scripts require internal logic; greater plausibility improves their chance of succeeding. 1
• Rewards scale with the target’s luck and the magnitude of the changed fate. 1
• He can inspect system records when a script fails or deviates from its intended outcome. 4 6
• The system has granted Martial Souls, Spirit Rings, cultivation methods, techniques, Spirit Bones, cards, contracts, and loyal servants. 2 9 30 36

Dragon Roar Sword

A top-tier golden weapon Martial Soul awakened with Innate Full Spirit Power. Its dragon roar can interfere with an enemy’s mind. 2 7

• Its size adapts to Lin Chen’s height, allowing him to wield it effectively as a child. 6
• Lin Chen can use it alongside the Divine Physique rather than being restricted to one Martial Soul at a time. 8
• It is supported by the Dragon Roar Sword Art, a thirty-six-form sword art with one hundred and eight variations. 5

Divine Physique

A top-tier body Martial Soul in which Lin Chen’s entire body functions as the Martial Soul. It awakened directly in its ultimate Gold-Level Second Awakening form. 7 8

• Vastly strengthens his physical body beyond the Body Tempering Pill’s effects. 8
• Allows simultaneous use of both Martial Souls, their Spirit Rings, and their Spirit Skills. 8
• Enhances techniques such as Tathagata Palm and Shaking Mountain Fist. 13 20

Endless Phantoms

An agility and offensive technique that creates nine indistinguishable phantoms. 5

• Greatly improves Lin Chen’s speed and agility. 5
• Each phantom possesses 50% of his physical strength and soul power. 5
• The phantoms cannot use his Soul Skills. 5

Sword Techniques

Lin Chen has received several sword-focused techniques through the system.

• Imperial Sword Technique — Controls a sword through qi, allowing it to move according to his will. 11
• Myriad Swords Return to the Sect — Condenses numerous sword phantoms for a wide-area attack; its power rises with Lin Chen’s level. 32
• Dragon Roar Sword Art — Optimizes the Dragon Roar Sword’s natural characteristics and combat potential. 4 5

Soul Skills

• Soul of Gold — His first Spirit Skill. Coats the Dragon Roar Sword in Geng Metal energy, increasing the armor-piercing effect of normal attacks and Soul Skills by 100% for ten minutes. 7
  • Its Spirit Ring later evolved to the thousand-year tier, increasing the armor-piercing bonus to 150% and duration to thirty minutes. 33
  • The first ring’s age subsequently reached 1,700 years, though this increase did not create a further qualitative change. 41
• Aurora Sky-Piercing Slash — His second Spirit Skill; releases a rapid golden Sword Qi arc with a 200% armor-piercing effect. 33

Space God Wings

A golden wing-type External Spirit Bone fused with Lin Chen’s body. 9

• Provides flight. 9
• Grants Spatial Movement, initially covering 100 meters and increasing by 100 meters per soul-power level; it reached 1,400 meters at level 14. 9
• The wings are fully integrated with his senses and can be summoned or dismissed at will. 9
• Damage to the wings injures Lin Chen himself. 9

Ah Yin’s Spirit Bone

A right leg Spirit Bone retrieved by Wuhen and absorbed by Lin Chen. 19 20

• Instant Healing — Immediately heals all injuries. 20
• Devour Life — Drains and stores life force from living creatures or plants; sufficient stored life force can revive Lin Chen after death. 20

Cultivation and Physical Enhancement

• Profound Origin Technique — A system-bestowed cultivation method that greatly accelerates soul-power growth. 2 8
• Ice-Fire Body Tempering — Consuming the Star Anise Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot forged a stronger body and improved Lin Chen’s speed and physical strength. 31 32
• Autumn Water Dew — Improved his spiritual power and mental clarity. 32

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dustless Robe — A white, gold-trimmed adaptive robe that is warm in winter, cool in summer, resistant to dust, and possesses some defensive ability. 33
• Storage Soul Tool — Stores up to one hundred cubic meters and can contain unconscious living creatures. 11
• Damage Transfer Card — Transfers all received damage to a chosen target, including God King-rank attacks. 11
• Teleportation Card — Teleports the user to a designated location within 100 kilometers. 30
• Resurrection Card — Recreates the user’s body and resurrects them provided their soul remains. 30
• System Inventory — An effectively unlimited storage space that preserves stored items in their existing condition. 19

Relationships

• Wuhen — Lin Chen’s absolutely loyal guardian and principal protector. Wuhen was summoned as a level 96 Peak Douluo, later advanced to levels 97 and 98 through Spirit Bones and the Black Jade Divine Bamboo. 9 20 33
• Xiao Wu — A transformed 100,000-year Soul Beast whom Lin Chen sheltered after removing her bestial aura. She later became his maid and cultivates under his direction. 10 35 36
• Tang San — Fellow Holy Spirit Village child, repeated fate-editing target, and hostile rival. Lin Chen alters Tang San’s opportunities while consistently defeating him in direct confrontations. 1 27 29
• Yu Xiaogang — Antagonistic academy instructor whose theories Lin Chen publicly challenges and whose fate he repeatedly manipulates. 13 23 34
• Pei Xin / Spirit Kite Douluo — Spirit Hall Titled Douluo recruited through a Loyalty Contract. Lin Chen gives her the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, which evolves her Martial Soul into a Fire Phoenix and raises her to rank 93; she remains embedded in Spirit Hall as his informant. 39 40
• Zhu Zhuqing — Lin Chen protects her from Dai Mubai in Soto City. Following Dai Mubai’s defeat, she chooses to stay at Lin Chen’s side. 47 48
• Tang Hao — Tang San’s father and a potential threat whom Wuhen defeats after sensing his killing intent toward Lin Chen. 25 26

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tang San’s Altered Awakening

Lin Chen’s first successful script changes Tang San’s Martial Soul circumstances and rewards him with the Dragon Roar Sword, establishing his strategy of using Tang San’s exceptional luck to generate system rewards. 1 2

Soul Hunting Forest

He independently hunts and kills the Geng Metal White Tiger, absorbs his first Spirit Ring, and discovers that survival-focused fate editing can also yield rewards. 6 7

Notting Academy

Lin Chen joins Notting Academy with Xiao Wu, clashes with Yu Xiaogang, exposes weaknesses in his teachings, and decisively defeats Tang San in their arranged spar. 11 23 27

Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well

With Wuhen’s assistance, Lin Chen enters the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, removes its heavenly treasures, consumes the herbs needed for body tempering and spiritual enhancement, and prevents Tang San’s group from receiving those resources. 30 31 32

Spirit Hall Infiltration

Lin Chen captures and recruits Spirit Kite Douluo, then sends her back to Spirit Hall as a contracted spy with instructions to report major developments through Wuhen. 38 40

Soto City

After declining academy admission offers, Lin Chen travels to Soto City with Xiao Wu. He defeats Dai Mubai without activating his Martial Soul and becomes Zhu Zhuqing’s chosen protector. 45 47

Trivia

• Lin Chen can accurately perceive his own soul-power level due to the system, unlike ordinary Spirit Masters who require testing crystals. 7
• He gave himself the alias “Lin Chu” after seeing Scarface Wang Dong’s wanted poster. 19
• Lin Chen considers strength a prerequisite for living freely and repeatedly strengthens Wuhen because his guardian’s growth directly improves his own safety. 19 32