Ten identical figures, like an iron wall, blocked the path of the crowd.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, the crowd revealed expressions of surprise or mockery.
"A mere A-class talent, going to their death?"
"They have a clone talent. If a clone dies, the main body is fine. Perhaps they're making a last stand."
"I wish they could turn the tide, but it's impossible!"
Amidst the jeers, the young man with heavenly eyes, Bai Xiaosa, observed for a moment with a furrowed brow before slowly exhaling in relief.
His heavenly eyes had revealed some secrets, giving him a slight understanding of Lin Yu's capabilities.
However, he was still stunned by the ten second-tier clones before him, his body trembling slightly.
Glancing at his mocking companions behind him, he displayed a look of disgust.
Zhao Ke watched the ten clones with worry. Just as she was about to stop Lin Yu from engaging in a futile effort, the jeers from behind angered her.
"All of you, shut up!"
As her voice fell, the crowd mumbled and dared not speak.
The shock from the Thunder Emperor had not yet dissipated.
"Lin Yu, don't go!" Zhao Ke said, her voice filled with concern.
Lin Yu controlled the first clone and looked back, saying, "Don't worry, this monster is no match for me. Just wait for good news!"
With that, the first and second clones split into two paths, each taking four clones and charging towards the monster.
The two clones still employed a surprise attack tactic. The first clone circled around to the rear, directing the clones behind it to attack the monster's claws.
Several sword lights flashed, but unfortunately, they missed. The monster shifted its position by a meter, dodging the attacks.
The monster even let out two excited calls, mocking the first clone's overestimation of its abilities.
Seeing this, the first clone revealed a slight smile. Before anyone could react, the second clone moved like a phantom, leaping high into the air and slashing its sword at the monster's right wing!
Hiss hiss hiss!!!
The monster's body was covered in scales. It stubbornly shifted two inches, causing the sword to only graze its back scales.
With a tearing sound, a small opening was cut, and green blood flowed out.
At this moment.
Everyone was stunned.
"These clones are so strong! Are they second-tier clones?"
"It must be. They're definitely second-tier; first-tier wouldn't be this powerful!"
"Holy cow, no way? An A-class talent this strong?"
The young man with heavenly eyes, Bai Xiaosa, nodded with a smile. He had long noticed the uniqueness of Lin Yu's clones.
His own strength was only first-tier, but his heavenly eyes possessed strong observational powers, allowing him to identify the strength of individuals up to two tiers above his own.
When he first saw the clones as second-tier, he was also startled.
He had assumed the opponent had an S-class talent, but it turned out to be merely A-class, one that had evolved from B-class.
This was truly astonishing.
The probability of talent evolution was incredibly low.
The lower the tier of talent, the greater the chance of evolution.
The probability of a B-class talent evolving into an A-class was minuscule, comparable to winning the lottery jackpot.
Such an unlikely event appearing before him, how could he not be surprised?
High combat power and talent evolution – two astonishing facts presented themselves.
He felt as if he were witnessing the rise of another Sword God.
"Look! The monster is using its skills!"
Everyone's attention turned to the battlefield.
The monster, clearly agitated by the harassment of the ten clones, had cracks appearing on its body from time to time.
Furthermore, the monster's wings had been severed by the clones, stripping it of its ability to fly.
This was part of the clones' plan. Once its wings were incapacitated, the monster would be like a lamb to the slaughter.
As long as it remained within the second-tier combat range, they could grind it down to death.
"Roar!"
Suddenly, fierce flames began to gather in the monster's mouth.
"Not good, that's Heart Fire!"
"It's said that Heart Fire is a technique that fuses spiritual power into flames. These flames can harm the soul. To think a mere second-tier monster could use such an advanced technique!" the young man with heavenly eyes explained unhurriedly.
Zhao Ke tried to stand up and help several times but felt weak and powerless, watching the battlefield with great concern.
Lin Yu controlled the first clone and turned back, saying, "Don't worry, these are just clones. My main body is elsewhere!"
Only then did Zhao Ke relax.
On the battlefield.
The Heart Fire had coalesced into a massive fireball, hovering in the air.
This Heart Fire contained the monster's spiritual power and, controlled by its will, could fly through the air.
With a fierce roar from the monster, the flames shot towards the second clone.
The second clone shouted, "Don't retreat, unleash Flame Breath!"
Five clones immediately took their positions and unleashed their Flame Breath.
Boom!
A half-meter diameter fireball collided with five fan-shaped flames.
Seeing this, the first clone thought, "This is a good opportunity."
"Unleash Energy Slash!"
Boom!
Five Energy Slashes shot out from the palms of the five clones.
The azure energy slashes struck the monster's head.
Hiss!!!!
The monster's head was pierced, spewing green blood that sprayed out three meters.
The monster, severely injured, lost control of its Heart Fire, which was pushed away by the five fan-shaped flames and landed some distance away.
The second clone shouted, "Unleash Energy Slash!"
Boom!
The first clone shouted again, "Unleash Energy Slash!"
Ten Energy Slashes tore through the air, striking the monster's head and back.
Screech!
The monster's head was injured again, and it was beginning to lose its senses.
Seeing this, the clones immediately rushed forward, engaging in close-quarters combat.
If it were his main body, he would have worn the monster down, but with clones, it was better to adopt a close-combat, reckless approach to end the battle quickly and avoid any unforeseen developments.
The battle remained fierce. The insect's vitality was too tenacious; it continued to struggle even with its head severed.
Finally, at the cost of five clones, the monster was killed.
Simultaneously, a system notification rang in Lin Yu's ears.
"Ding, Flame Locust Leader (Integrated) killed, upgrade points +1000!"
With a clatter, two skill crystals dropped where the monster had died.
Lin Yu rejoiced and quickly had the first clone pick them up.
Skill crystals were not only precious but also of immense help to him.
The others were dumbfounded.
Their minds had been dealt a heavy blow.
They stood there, frozen.
How was this possible?
An A-class awakened being was more powerful than all of them, S-class, combined?
If the opponent were a senior, it would be understandable, but this was Zhao Ke's deskmate, from the same year as them.
The young man with heavenly eyes, Bai Xiaosa, immediately stepped forward and said respectfully, "Thank you for saving my life. I will surely reward you handsomely once we return to the city!"
"It's nothing! I came here to save Zhao Ke!" Lin Yu, controlling the first clone, glanced at the others and said, "As for them, it was incidental!"
Hearing this, Zhao Ke's face flushed, and her heart pounded.
The others felt a surge of anger but dared not show it.
Bai Xiaosa, hearing the word "them," breathed a sigh of relief, realizing he was not included.
Therefore, they were considered friends.
"Alright, the beast tide is almost over. Prepare yourselves and leave!" Lin Yu said.
The young man with heavenly eyes, Bai Xiaosa, asked in confusion, "How do you know?"
Suddenly, cheers erupted from behind them:
"Look at the news, the Flame Locusts have retreated!"