Ling Feng

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ling Feng (凌枫)
Alias(es)	Ling Mengxue; Duskfall; “Star Dream Beneath the Moonlight”; former name: Ling Meng
Species/Race	Human; Destiny Sign bearer
Gender	Male in civilian identity; female when transformed as Ling Mengxue
Affiliation	Star Engraving; Princess Camp
Occupation/Role	Dragon Soaring High School student; Astral Mark Girl; SK Chronicles of Time and Space marksman and streamer
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Astral Mark Girl	1	Chosen by a Destiny Sign, ending his ordinary school life and placing him in conflict with Magical Girls.
Temple-tier Astral Mark Girl	101	His status panel records him as a Temple-tier Astral Mark Girl with maxed Star Source and numerous high-level combat arts.
Third-stage functions unlocked	136	His panel expands to include Hall-Tier Mage status and near-complete spatial, temporal, domain, and elemental-law values.
Apprentice Astral Mark Girl / Low Tier Mage	174	His attributes are reduced to low-tier, apprentice-level status; before reaching the fourth stage, he can unlock his full attributes for ten minutes per day.
Tier Five Gene Lock	193	Uses Fate Mall points to raise his Gene Lock cultivation to Tier Five, gaining telekinesis and enhanced senses.
Trial-Tier Magical Girl	242	Later described as navigating life in the form of a Trial-Tier Magical Girl.

Background

Ling Feng was originally an ordinary second-year student at Dragon Soaring High School, notorious in middle school for fighting, drinking, smoking, and causing trouble. Ling Xiaoyu’s distress over his behavior eventually made him stop fighting, though he retained his interest in martial arts, weapons, and combat training. He later worked part-time with Xiaoyu at a maid café on weekends. 3 8 128

His original name was Ling Meng, which he changed after classmates mocked it as feminine. The Destiny Sign later assigned him the Astral Mark identity Ling Mengxue, a name he uses to conceal that he is secretly the Astral Mark Girl pursued by his classmates. 2

After being selected by the Destiny Sign, Ling Feng became a lone wolf among Astral Mark Girls. He refused invitations from other Astral Mark Executors because exposure of his identity would ruin his ordinary life. His transformation gives him a female body and eventually presents a condition: retaining his strength requires permanently becoming female. 1 37

Appearance

In his civilian identity, Ling Feng is a delicate-looking boy with short black hair, pale skin, and features frequently mistaken for feminine. 74 121

As Ling Mengxue, he has a transformed female appearance with long snow-white hair, a snowflake hair accessory, and the Astral Mark Girl’s JK-style uniform with black stockings. 8

• The Destiny Sign records his appearance, voice, charm, and affinity as maxed out. 101 136
• His transformed appearance has drawn attention from civilians, Magical Girls, convention attendees, and fans. 47 69 241
• His daily state is physically frail despite his overwhelming combat potential. 101 174

Personality

Ling Feng is outwardly calm, detached, and difficult to read. He keeps his identity hidden, avoids unnecessary attention, and often responds to increasingly bizarre circumstances with resigned disbelief rather than panic. 1 129 133

Despite his guarded nature, he is strongly protective of others. He intervenes against attackers targeting vulnerable girls, rescues Zhao Ping from the Mo Residence, and offers Bingtang Lingxin a Destiny Sign only after explaining its risks and leaving the decision to her. 16 90 101

He is highly competitive and self-driven in combat and gaming. His confidence comes from careful practice rather than natural physical strength; he repeatedly studies weapons, sword arts, martial arts, and game mechanics until he can execute techniques beyond normal limits. 12 42 52

Abilities & Skills

Astral Mark Transformation

Ling Feng transforms through his Astral Mark Necklace into Ling Mengxue, gaining access to Star Source, Astral Mark combat arts, and a female body.

• His transformation can alter hair and eye color while retaining recognizable facial features. 8
• The Astral Mark Necklace allows him to manifest equipment and access his Astral Mark abilities. 87 93
• His transformed state was initially limited in duration, and overusing his power could leave him weakened. 36 90
• His low-base attributes require training to compensate; he originally began at level one in strength, speed, and agility. 12

Swordsmanship

Ling Feng’s swordsmanship is one of his defining strengths. His panels list Sword Art and Swordsmanship as maxed out, and he can identify weaknesses in martial techniques at a glance. 36 101 100

• Split Tang Xiaohua’s training-level Flame Ball with a single downward slash. 9
• Used Star Mark—Shadow Severance to break Mo Liyuan’s energy blades while fleeing with Zhao Ping. 92
• Performed Starflow Sword Shadow in SK Chronicles, layering Horizontal Slash, Diagonal Slash, and Severing Scar into one destructive strike. 52
• Possesses Dream Star Lotus, Falling Water Sword Art, and several advanced water-element sword techniques. 101 117 119
• Can merge a sword art with Reverse Shift Void Slash, a high-tier spatial and all-element skill with no cooldown. 117

Domain and Spatial Techniques

Ling Feng can manipulate space and deploy powerful domain-based attacks.

• Used the Star Dream Sword Domain to defeat a Magical Nightmare possessing a guard. 90
• Activated a domain technique that froze time around four pursuers after being badly injured. 93
• Uses spatial movement techniques, including Inverted Instant Shift and later short-distance teleportation. 101 104
• His domain technique was once used prematurely, causing him to collapse and remain weakened for two hours. 90

Magic, Illusions, and Mental Power

Ling Feng can use magic in addition to Astral Mark abilities, though his magical capability changes with his current system state.

• Learned to cast minor spells after discovering his magical potential. 138
• Uses the Illusion Mirror to disguise himself as his original male appearance and alter his voice. 197
• Tier Five Gene Lock cultivation grants telekinesis and enhanced senses. 193
• Can use mental power to hover and eventually fly by controlling his shoes. 197
• Defeated grand mage Yan Feng with a sleeve wave and rescued Han Shiyu with a second strike. 202

Marksmanship and Close-Quarters Combat

Ling Feng combines blades, firearms, martial arts, and evasive movement.

• Dodged a coordinated barrage of fire, lightning, water, and sound magic without being struck. 1
• Uses guns alongside sword techniques, including rapid one-handed pistol fire under pressure. 1 93
• Defeated several armed men with an Army-Sweeping Strike, aerial whip kick, and improvised close-range combat. 22
• As Duskfall, he held first place in SK Chronicles PVP rankings for five consecutive years as the game’s top marksman. 15

Astral Mark Contracts

Ling Feng can form contracts by having another person wear his Astral Mark Necklace.

• Contracted Astral Mark Girls can gain substantial power through the Destiny Sign. 102 103
• Skills mastered by a contracted Astral Mark Girl are eventually transferred to Ling Feng. 117
• His contract with Bingtang Lingxin granted him Reverse Shift Void Slash and Falling Water Sword Art. 117

Equipment

• Astral Mark Necklace — His transformation device, marked by an ice-blue six-pointed star. 87
• Moonstar Blade — A silver-black Tang saber he can summon from empty space. 36 93
• Flower Shadow — An unbound epic one-handed sword received after the Martial Arts Tournament. 121
• Poetic Rhyme Sword — An epic sword later added to his collection. 223
• Perfect Lady Training Manual — Restores his strength while carried and unlocks staged system functions. 44 136
• Healing Potion — Rapidly restores severe internal and external injuries without leaving scars. 97
• Illusion Mirror — Temporarily changes his appearance and voice for disguises. 197
• Seven Space — A legendary item obtained from a quest reward. 114

Relationships

• Ling Xiaoyu — Older sister and president of the Linzhou City Magical Girl Association. She initially hides her Magical Girl status, later accepts Ling Mengxue as her younger sister after learning the truth. 8 169
• Ling Wanqing — Sister and fellow Astral Mark Girl who discovered Ling Feng’s secret transformation but kept it hidden. 7
• Ling Luoluo — Biological sister. Ling Feng accepts responsibility for protecting her despite her clingy and mischievous behavior. 105 125
• Qiu Yun'er — Fellow Astral Mark Girl and early ally who defends Ling Feng from Magical Girls and fights beside Ling Mengxue. 2 8
• Tang Ling — Deskmate, Magical Girl rival, and admirer of Ling Mengxue’s combat prowess. 1 2
• Lan Yuxin — Vice class monitor and Magical Girl who persistently pursues Ling Feng after he rejected her confession. 1 2
• Liu Yinxuan — Class monitor and Magical Girl who treats Ling Mengxue as a dangerous opponent. 1 8
• Luo Xiyan — Reserved Magical Girl whom Ling Feng resolves to help with her emotional isolation; their relationship develops into mutual affection. 39 47
• Su Xiaoxiao — Fan, gaming teammate, and designer of Ling Feng’s in-game character model; she treats him like a younger brother. 20 42 44
• Zhao Ping — Close friend and gaming teammate whom Ling Feng repeatedly protects, including during the Mo Residence escape. 51 89 92
• Bingtang Lingxin — Martial artist and Astral Mark contract partner. She saves Ling Feng after his pursuit battle, and he later offers her the Destiny Sign. 97 101 117
• Lin Ruoxi — Girl Ling Feng rescues from Li Juncheng; he later gives her a healing potion for her mother’s surgery. 22 23
• Fang Zi — Hall-Tier Mage and Linzhou Magic Association librarian who discovers Ling Feng’s Astral Mark Necklace and attempts to recruit him. 126 127 129
• Mo Chuyun — Blue-haired girl who impersonates Ling Feng and attempts to earn Ling Mengxue’s trust. 192 193
• Xi He — System-like guide who provides quests, item information, status panels, and explanations of Destiny Sign functions. 36 44 117

Story Role / Major Arcs

Conflict with the Linzhou Magical Girls

After becoming Ling Mengxue, Ling Feng clashes with Tang Ling, Liu Yinxuan, and Lan Yuxin—his own classmates. Although Magical Girls hold an advantage through flight and ranged attacks, he repeatedly defeats or disarms them through superior movement and sword skill. 1 8 9

SK Chronicles and the Winter Tournament

As the legendary marksman Duskfall, Ling Feng returns to SK Chronicles of Time and Space, begins streaming, and leads a team with Zhao Ping, Yuwen, Su Xiaoxiao, and Su Yun into the Winter Tournament. His sword-technique input is so complex that it causes a system error, leading Chen Kai’s team to forfeit the solo stage. 15 19 43 52

Chongming City and the Mo Residence

Ling Feng enters Chongming City alongside his friends, infiltrates the Mo Residence disguised as a Magical Girl, and rescues the captive Zhao Ping. He is pursued by Mo Liyuan, Bingtang Lingxin, Lan Chengfeng, and Mo Qingyu, eventually relying on his domain power to survive despite severe injuries. 89 90 92 93

Bingtang Lingxin’s Contract

After Bingtang Lingxin saves him, Ling Feng offers her an Astral Mark Necklace and explains the danger of becoming a Destiny Engraver. Her contract dramatically increases her power and later transfers advanced skills to Ling Feng. 97 101 103 117

Return to School and Supernatural Investigations

Ling Mengxue resumes life around Dragon Soaring High School while maintaining disguises as both Ling Feng and Ling Mengxue. She continues cultivating martial arts, investigates the Super Liupi Technology Company’s awakenings, and demonstrates overwhelming power against hostile supernaturals. 192 197 202

Notable Quotes

“As long as the blade remained, so did she!” 93

“I care!” 39