Lincon developed Longwind Fortress into a refuge, protecting it from dark creatures and welcoming hundreds of survivors. After the Sunlight Sunflowers sacrificed themselves to repel a Pale Wraith, he began restoring food and shelter and received the Seed of Life when his class marks fused.
Lincon expanded Longwind Fortress, developed rune technology, and prepared for a looming Black Tide as residents began to leave. After completing the Ecological Trial, he returned to find Black Iron City seeking trade and Flint City threatening an attack.
Lincon advanced to Longwind Lord, defended Longwind Fortress from the Black Tide, and unlocked Ecological Architect. After helping Guan Teng awaken and forming symbiotic contracts between people and spirit plants, Lincon led the fortress to defeat a Carrion Rat swarm and considered raising the rats as livestock.
Lincon developed Longwind Fortress, welcomed Li Zhouhai and his refugees, and faced escalating pressure from Black Iron City and Flint City. As the Rune Warriors gained symbiotic Spirit Plants, Lincon discovered a Fire God Tree remnant with the potential to become a Fusang Divine Tree Sapling.
Lincon strengthened Longwind Fortress by bringing Twin Camp into its ranks and crushing Flint City’s attack, then ventured to the Abyss Rift and returned with rare materials and new Spirit Plants. As Black Iron City’s delegation set out on a secret mission, Lincon discovered Jiang Wei’s talent and recruited her to become a Rune Master.
Lincon defeated Ye Yuan’s invading force, strengthened Longwind Fortress, and prepared it to receive thousands of refugees and outside traders. As the fortress expanded and rumors of its safety spread, Ash Snow signaled the start of Harsh Winter.
Lincon’s partnership with the Fire God Tree helped Longwind Fortress survive the Black Tide, while the fortress reorganized and mourned its dead. New River City fell, and Lincon arrived in time to rescue Chen Siwei from the attack on Black Iron City, leaving its survivors searching for shelter.
Lincon brought Black Iron City’s survivors into Longwind Fortress and strengthened the fortress as the Black Tide approached. The defenders survived the assault, and Lincon defeated the Abyssal Ant Queen, leaving the completed Territory War quest and a choice of rewards.
Lincon completed the Nature Saint trial, evolved several Spirit Plants, and helped Longwind recover from the third Ash Snow as it became Longwind City. He then entered a B-Rank Abyss Rift to seek the Abyssal Ant Queen’s core and discovered humans being transformed into Dark Creatures.
Lincon conquered the Ant Queen and established new systems for Longwind City, while the city’s growing forces investigated a self-repairing Iron Tree in a dangerous valley. The expedition secured samples and brought the subdued Eight-Headed Snake back toward Longwind City.
Lincon turned the Abyssal invaders into subjects and reshaped Hive Canyon into a fortified base while Longwind City expanded its research, farms, and public facilities. The arc ended with a black-robed stranger stopping Liu Qiang’s convoy and offering a golden crystal for information about two people.
Golden Dragon reached Longwind City, learned Luo Chiyou was alive as a Sakura Spirit, and left after accepting the city’s gifts. Lincon traveled north to Redwood Forest, awakened the Fire God Tree, and became trapped with Death Scythe as the Flame Demon Lord began to self-destruct.
After surviving the Flame Demon Lord, Lincon left for Peerless City, rescued Qingwei’s dying Spirit Plant, and brought her back to Longwind City. He strengthened the city’s plans and defenses as new threats and political divisions emerged, ending with a Dominion Rune weapon powerful enough to alarm its makers.
Lincon defeated the Blood Demon Lord, strengthened Longwind City, and oversaw its Martial Tournament as new visitors and government representatives arrived. He agreed to join the Casting Cauldron Plan and sent Wei Xing back with an enhanced Dawn and permission to share selected knowledge with the government.
Longwind City grew stronger as Lincon recruited new allies, built an academy, and prepared to claim resources beyond its territory. Chen Siwei broke through to A-Rank and led the Garrison Guard toward Lin Province, while Guan Teng confronted a camp accused of killing the city’s miners.
Lincon expanded Longwind City’s influence, prepared for the Great Wall Defense Line’s uncertain future, and traveled there to meet its leaders. When an Abyssal Tide struck, he joined the defense and fought three High-Rank Abyssal Lords, who ultimately retreated after the Temporal Demon Spirit rewound the battle.
Lincon treated Taiyi, survived the Blood-Eye Plague and Merial’s assault, then claimed the Great Wall Defense Line and prepared it for the Abyss Sea’s offensive. The arc ended with seven Longwind Colossi ready and Lincon considering how to use the divided Abyss Sea factions to his advantage.
Lincon helped the Abyss Sea’s factions destroy the Great Wall Defense Line, then rescued survivors and brought them to Longwind City. After evolving the Seed of Life and transforming the territory, he agreed to help Peerless City in exchange for mining rights.
Lincon’s forces conquered the Northern Province Rift while Ying reached Epic rank and a naturally born Elf joined Longwind City. As Harsh Winter began, the city expanded and changed, and Lincon set new plans in motion in Hezhou and at the red wall.
Lincon advanced his class and awakened the Fire God Tree, dispersing the Dark Veil over Longwind City and setting the city on a war footing. As the Gray Feather Squad won Ying’s Fish-Fish Fruit at auction, Lincon prepared to distribute more Devil Fruits to Longwind City’s leaders.