The next moment.
A golden rule power merged into his body.
As soon as the rule power fused, his entire body trembled.
Infinite power surged into his body, continuously enhancing his strength.
"It's so hot!" Lin Yu blurted out instinctively.
Immediately after, he felt a surge of immense power erupting from within him, causing him to cry out.
This power rapidly spread throughout his body, causing his internal strength to skyrocket.
When the heat subsided, he discovered that his strength had doubled.
"Such powerful rule power!" He muttered to himself, amazed by the doubling of his strength.
Lin Yu was overjoyed.
"Ruyi, Ruyi, as I wish!" Lin Yu shouted, intending to use this newfound power.
The next moment, a peculiar sensation arose in his heart, as if his wish were about to be granted.
With a hum.
He found that a set of armor had inexplicably appeared on his body.
Immediately afterward, the armor's information flashed in his mind.
Armor of Thunder: Due to your lack of security, the power of Ruyi has answered your call and summoned this armor for you. This armor can withstand ten strikes from a demigod.
"I lack security? This Ruyi power is inaccurate. I am such a brave person, how could I be a coward?" Lin Yu complained.
However, with the Armor of Thunder, he did indeed feel more secure.
"Heh heh!"
Suddenly!
The smile on his face vanished.
Because his Three Heads Six Arms Fusion Clone had also died.
"Damn it, how dare you bully my clone! Today, I will make you all pay!" he gritted his teeth.
"It's a good time to test the power of my SSS-grade talent!" he thought.
He whispered, "Clone!"
The next moment, white light appeared, and clones began to materialize in the cave.
As soon as they appeared, Lin Yu ordered them to attack immediately.
The new clones numbered ten thousand, nearly filling the cave.
He had to get them out quickly.
The clones nodded and ran towards the outside.
Lin Yu secretly observed them and noticed that these clones had become more agile.
While his previous clones had possessed consciousness, their eyes were vacant. Now, his clones appeared vibrant and alert.
Ten thousand clones meant ten Fusion Clones.
With this upgrade to his talent, his base strength had doubled, meaning his clones' strength would be four times greater. Each should be able to handle ten opponents, right?
"If they fail, they will self-destruct!"
He sensed the energy within him and muttered, "I can still create three or four more sets of clones. So, if they can't win, they'll self-destruct."
With this decision made, Lin Yu felt at ease.
"Right, I should also create a Human Nature Clone!"
The Human Nature Clone was a super-comprehension clone. He currently possessed several cultivation techniques.
For instance, his progress in the "Myriad Treasures Condensing Artifact Art" and the "Void Alchemy Art" had been slow, and they no longer kept pace with his advancement in strength.
Moreover, if his fusion skills could also be perfected or even advanced, that would be perfect. Then he wouldn't have to bother with the insectoids everywhere.
"Human Nature Clone!"
Lin Yu activated the skill.
Instantly, an outline appeared before him. As he poured a portion of his essence, spirit, and energy into this outline, it became increasingly distinct.
At this moment.
Outside.
Ten Fusion Clones soared into the sky.
These ten Fusion Clones had diverse forms.
There were Buddhas, divine beasts, Taoist priests, celestial maidens, and bizarre, strange creatures.
They stood in the void, facing hundreds of demigod fierce beasts.
One of the Buddha Fusion Clones, with a benevolent smile, was Maitreya Buddha.
He chuckled, "I am Maitreya, and I also practice the Joyful Zen!"
"The path of dual cultivation begins with a single step. You, lacking wisdom and acting on instinct, possess a deeper root of enlightenment!"
He extended a finger, formed a mudra of the Joyful Buddha, and aimed his palm at the beasts.
"The Great Path of Joy!"
"Go and enjoy your fortune!"
The next moment.
Streams of pink light erupted from his palm.
The light pierced through the void and instantly enveloped several demigod beasts.
As the light descended, they began to feel intensely heated.
Without the wisdom to restrain their instincts, they fell into a frenzy.
"Roar!"
Their eyes turned red, and they were consumed by heat.
Maitreya Buddha chuckled, "Such Zen intent demands self-termination to achieve eternal happiness!"
His Buddha mudra shifted slightly, and with a flick of his finger, a golden Buddha light shot towards them.
Rumble!
Instantly, the light struck several demigod-level fierce beasts.
In a flash, they fell silent and then, with serene smiles, their souls withered and they died.
"Roar!"
The other fierce beasts roared in fury upon witnessing this and launched their attacks.
Maitreya Buddha watched with a grin and used his divine abilities to resist. However, even he couldn't fend off so many foes alone and was repelled several thousand meters.
At this moment, the other Fusion Clones also entered the fray.
A phoenix manipulated boundless flames and lunged forward.
The flames obscured the sky, instantly incinerating several demigod fierce beasts.
This scene unfolded repeatedly.
A Taoist priest unleashed a sword strike, and a galaxy descended, the heavens and earth dazzling. Within this beautiful galaxy lay infinite killing power.
Amidst the mist, beasts fell one by one.
Then, a strange creature appeared, with the face of a human, the body of a tiger, the tail of a wolf, the claws of a bird, and the feet of a rabbit, seemingly a fusion of various beings.
It let out a mighty roar, and the resulting sound waves caused drastic changes in the surrounding environment.
The ground began to undulate, human heads sprouted from the earth, and the mangled limbs of various animals also emerged, creating a truly bizarre spectacle.
"The Great Path of Scraps! Go!"
Rumble!!
These fragmented remnants all pounced forward.
Any beast they touched would lose an organ.
Immediately, several more fierce beasts perished.
Witnessing the demise of over a dozen fierce beasts, the Fusion Clones breathed a sigh of relief.
That was a surprise attack. The next assault would not be so easy.
As expected, the beasts roared in anger and charged forward, the battle becoming fierce and protracted.
You threw a punch, they bit down.
Back and forth they fought, seemingly at an impasse.
At this time.
The Sword God finally arrived.
Upon seeing the scene before him.
He was utterly stunned.
These were Lin Yu's clones?
When did he acquire ten Fusion Clones?
Could it be...
He considered an inconceivable conclusion but then shook his head.
Impossible!
Mortals could not possess SSS-grade talent. That was the realm of gods, a domain even demigods couldn't touch.
Yet, the scene before him was undeniably real, plunging him into silence.
"Perhaps he was a divine being from the heavens who descended to the mortal realm, and thus this rule cannot bind him!" He offered his explanation, as it seemed the only way to comprehend the situation.