Name: Xun Linghao

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Origin

Noble: Great Clan

Son of a member of the main clan, born of an arranged marriage and raised as a young master should be. That is if they managed to make him stand still long enough to teach him. Linghao used to be hyperactive and reckless, exploring the world as much as he could from as soon as he was able. Time and some teachins managed to calm him down some, but the recklessness and will to explore remained, as well as a general disregard for the rules. Similar in nature to his father, the two got along very well, instead of learning the sword Linghao adapted the reckless style of his father to hand to hand combat, his style much more primal. Despite the apparent coldness the kid always liked his mother, being left alone suit him just fine, and he could feel her watching from time to time so he knew she cared in her own way. One day he hopes to be able to tak to her in more than brief greetings and monosillables, but until then he's happy to see her around.
The twins came out of nowhere for Linghao, not that he had much time to care about that, he took advantage of the lowered attenttion to slip away even more and explore and train by himself. He would come back and watch from a distance much like his mom, perched on some random high object, he always found Chizi confusing but never disliked them, it just never occurred to him that they may have felt neglected, after all they were treated the same and Linghao was happy to be left alone. Maturity changed that too and now he feels a bit guilty for it, reconnecting is not going to be easy however, interaction with others was never his strong suit as much as he tried.
Ming was... different, almost too much. Many times Linghao had to run away from his younger sibiling because of one emotional outburst or another, be it crying for an innocent comment taken wrong or having to escape from hug time. Unlike Chizi who didn't approach Ming attempted contact so perching on objects and observing was less useful or would just elicit curiosity instead. Linghao doesn't have many regrets with Ming, but at the same time intection never got easier even if the emotions matured, they are still excessive. He likes the twins equally, he just still has no idea how to interact with them. He plans to at least try now that he's stuck at home, and being a bored caged bird is not his only motivation for that.

Spirit Fundation

Shadow Phoenix, Spirit of the End (Divine, Mythical Beast (Strenght))

A strange mutaded fundation similar to the guardian of the south. A fundation that yearns for freedom and destruction, for fuel and growth, to bring and end so things may begin anew. Linghao manged to bing out much more from this fundation by transforming his being into the creature itself, at least in part. Aligned with fire and both Yin and Yang, it's destructive energy is hard to control and can harm the bearer as well. To Linghao it felt inherently incomplete which is what lead to him searching for a way to unlock it's true power.
I an attept to unlock more hidden sides of the spirit Linghao tailored all of his techniques to it starting from basic versions he found in the clan library but was unhappy with the result as they failed to complete it, now that the proper technique was found and adapted he can finally start develping the rest into proper techniques.

Natural Talent

Skill 5
Intelligence 5
Body 3
Perception 5

Gifted from birth, his caretakers had a hard time stopping him, when he could be caught in the first place.

Perks

True will

Pain and suffering is nothing, harm is temporary.

Dual Spirit fundation
Natural Insight (Evolution)

Everything changes, you just need how to change for the better.

Innovator

"We got here with the same building blocks, if I'm unhappy with the result I may as well start over and get somewhere else. It's simple anyway, I wonder why everyone else just doesn't do the same."

Techniques

Raptor Claw Wirlwind (common)

A simple hand to hand combat techique that uses the hands like the claws of a raptor bird. Focused more on hit and run tactics and relentless assault it lack in defense but tries to make up for it in mobility.
Linghao Lerned it because of it's conceptual ties to the creature of his fundation. Now that he has the time again he plans to close the gap even more.

Corrupted Primordial Spark Initiation (common)

An old vaguely fire aligned cultivation technique found in the depths of the Xun archives, apparently incomplete but that didn't matter to Linghao. Simple to execure and steady in growth it doesn't offer much else. The gathering of heat and it's processing start creating a spark in the user that needs to be nurtured and grow, it's weak and frail now but gives strenght all the same.
Learned for the ties to fire and sheer curiosity, Linghao plans to modify this one first. Some fragments of manuals seem to imply it was part of a bigger technique or maybe even an array, but he doesn't care about that, he can pick up the pieces and mold them into something else instead.

Predator Flight (common)

Simple movement technique, if you can even call it that, it empowers already existing wings. Useless to most, Linghao made this one himself to suit his needs. His first technique, something he is not particualarly proud of, it can be improved but for now it does its job.

Sword Control Technique (common, free from elder)

Ferocious Saber Roar Technique (common, fee from elder)

Undying Embers (Endless Vitality Meditations)

The result of Linghao's search to complete his fundation. The original was stolen from the Yao clan, the heist almost perfect untill the last moment. After modification it's been aligned with fire and made into a more combat compatible art. It's transformation is not complete but it's a start. It can burn away injury and restore lost limbs but is painful in the process.
Linghao doesn't mind the pain, in his mind it's worth it to get closer to evolution, but if he finds a way to get rid of that drawback when working on the technique he will take it.

Eyes of the Soul (inherited)

A perception technique derived from his mother and his own strange nature, learned completely from observation as being taught directly was complicated. It detects souls and visualizes them as flames with different characteristics, each unique and recognizable. The technique allows for sensing of souls over a large area like a mental map, as well as sight of them behind obstructions.
Not much to improve on this one, apart from making it closer to the aggression of the original. Linghao doesn't have much interest in that, he has other priorities, but one day it has to be done, it's part of evolution.

Items

Earth-grade Storage Treasure

Drawbacks

Clan Enimity
Hunted
Traget on Your Back
Linghao stole a pretty important technique, the clan didn't take it well. The sheer embarasment of having it stolen by youngster cause the elders to pretend nothing happened while working behind the scenes. Now framed for crimes he didn't commit, on top of the ones he did commit and with a contract on his head. With the situation as it is Linghao was forced to lay low at home for a while. He now trains and develops techniques in the hope that the world forgets him, or that he's gonna be strong enough to fix this by the time it catches up to him.

Isidious Cult
Ghost Domain
Stars of Destiny
The area around his home isn't peaceful either, between the Ghost Domain stirring and the cults coming out of the woodwork the Xun clan is about to face some problems. But hey, at least they don't hate him specifically so it's all good.

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Pub: 08 Dec 2025 01:48 UTC

Edit: 10 Dec 2025 01:36 UTC

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