Inside the cave.
The colossal Soul Suppressing Monument lay broken in two, its surrounding chains snapped.
Everyone stared at the scene in astonishment.
This monument, revered as a divine artifact by all, had been destroyed by that monstrous Flood Dragon.
Some seethed with anger, while others breathed a sigh of relief.
"What do we do now?"
"If it was truly a divine artifact, it wouldn't have been so easily destroyed. Perhaps it wasn't that remarkable after all."
"I've always wondered, how did the higher-ups know there was a divine artifact in this secret realm?"
"Probably deduced by some fortune tellers? Whatever, now that the Soul Suppressing Monument is ruined, we have to abandon this goal."
"Right, it's best to capture that Empress. She might know many secrets."
Their voices were loud enough for the surrounding beasts and humans to hear.
The beasts were also shocked, but then they grew tense.
Their leader was about to escape, and after a moment of hesitation, they followed close behind him, bolting towards the exit.
Meanwhile, the Empress's face flushed red as she retreated behind Lin Yu's clone.
Shui Qianchou and the others unleashed a barrage of binding skills, attempting to stop the little Flood Dragon from escaping. However, the Flood Dragon was cunning. Its hundred-meter-long body instantly shrank to three feet, not only evading all skills but also increasing its speed.
Just as Lin Yu was about to intervene, a sudden change occurred.
"Roar!"
"Screech!"
"Hiss!"
A cacophony of roars, screams, and hisses erupted from the direction of the Soul Suppressing Monument, assailing their ears and causing dizziness and nausea.
"Look below the Soul Suppressing Monument! So many anomalies have appeared!"
The humans and beasts were all geniuses of their respective races, possessing corresponding means to perceive anomalies and counter them. Otherwise, they wouldn't have reached this point.
Yet, when they witnessed the countless anomalies soaring out from beneath the Soul Suppressing Monument, they trembled with fear.
There were too many!
Through soul vision, they could clearly see what seemed to be an endless stream of anomalies emerging from the ground.
What truly sent chills down their spines was that these anomalies were powerful, with the weakest being at least at the sixth-tier anomaly level.
Good heavens!
With so many anomalies, even if their soul power were completely depleted, they couldn't possibly defeat them all!
What should they do?
Flee!
This was the immediate thought of both the beasts and the humans.
Shui Qianchou shouted, "Everyone, the anomalies are too numerous to be overcome by human effort. Let's retreat for now!"
Ye Ling'er concurred, "Brother Shui is right. Though we are powerful, human strength has its limits. We cannot confront them head-on; we should withdraw promptly."
Xiao Qianyuan glanced at Lin Yu and said, "Hmph, once we leave this secret realm, we will have our duel. Let's leave together!"
Lin Yu ignored him, his gaze fixed on the Soul Suppressing Monument, lost in thought.
Seeing this, Xiao Qianyuan's eyes turned red with embarrassment. He snorted coldly, turned, and fled outwards.
As everyone fled, they no longer had time to concern themselves with Lin Yu.
Witnessing this, Lin Fan and Bai Xiaosa tugged at Lin Yu's arm.
Just as Lin Yu was about to speak, a massive dark shadow lunged towards the three of them.
Lin Yu clasped his hands together, lowered his eyelids, and chanted, resembling a venerable monk.
"Soul Dissolution Technique!"
Streams of peculiar light emanated from him in all directions.
Wherever this light passed, it carried a power that soothed the soul, instilling a desire to abandon conflict and embrace Buddhism.
The Empress looked on in astonishment, murmuring, "Who... who is he? To wield the Soul Dissolution Technique!"
Even she had not mastered all ten Soul Techniques, as each was incredibly difficult. Over twenty years, she had only learned six, which was already considered a mark of a super genius.
The Soul Dissolution Technique ranked among the top three most difficult Soul Techniques, illustrating its complexity.
Furthermore, the Soul Dissolution Technique was a rare art, passed down only within the Royal family and a few other prominent clans. From where had this youth learned it?
Could he be from one of those great families?
Impossible!
This person was clearly acquainted with the outsiders, so he couldn't possibly be from the great families!
Suddenly, the purification light swept over her, and her thoughts ceased. She lost the inclination to think.
Stretching lazily, she showcased her alluring curves, a serene, almost Buddhist thought of returning home to sleep and watch the flowers bloom and fall entering her mind.
Those who were fleeing also stopped as the light passed over them, turning to look at Lin Yu, who seemed like a Buddha descended to earth.
"Wow, so comfortable!"
"I don't want to strive anymore, nor do I want to fight. Just lying on the ground like this feels so good."
"Why must we fight? Life is fleeting, it's better to just relax."
At this moment, the thoughts of everyone, both human and beast, underwent a change. However, as soon as the light of the Soul Dissolution Technique vanished, their dispositions instantly returned to normal.
They jumped up, startled.
"Good heavens, I almost wanted to just lie down! What a terrifying skill, it can actually influence one's state of mind!"
"I didn't expect him, a mere internet celebrity, to possess two rare skills, one spatial and one mental. He's a formidable opponent."
"It's a pity, though. He missed the best time to escape. He's now surrounded by anomalies, and escaping will be difficult."
Everyone shook their heads and sighed, resuming their flight towards the outside.
By this time, they could already see the exit. Looking back, they saw Lin Yu surrounded by a swarm of anomalies.
"Escape!"
Without hesitation, they leaped towards the exit.
Lin Yu, however, remained expressionless and unleashed the Clone Soul Technique!
Clone Soul Technique!
Clone Soul Technique!
Clone Soul Technique!
Soon, dozens of clones were released.
His soul power was nearly depleted, but in return, he gained fifty to sixty soul-infused avatars.
Under the Empress's shocked gaze, the clones gathered behind Lin Yu and simultaneously unleashed the Soul Dissolution Technique.
"These people were with him originally," the Empress mused to herself.
Instantly, the sky was filled with golden light, and Buddhist radiance shone everywhere.
The entire cave was enveloped in golden light.
Soul Dissolution Technique!
Soul Dissolution Technique!
Soul Dissolution Technique!
As one Soul Dissolution Technique after another was cast, the purifying light of the soul suddenly multiplied dozens of times, and its range also expanded by a similar factor.
Within a radius of several hundred meters, everything was bathed in the glow of the Soul Dissolution Technique.
Under this radiance, the anomalies let out shrill screams. Wisps of black energy emerged, and as the dark smoke thinned, they gradually reverted to their original soul forms.
Following this, they bowed gratefully to Lin Yu, eventually transforming into specks of light and dissipating into the sky.
In the next moment, system prompts incessantly sounded in Lin Yu's mind.
"Ding, you have purified the soul of a General (Sixth Tier), gaining +90000 upgrade points!"
"Ding, you have purified the soul of a Vengeful Woman (Sixth Tier), gaining +105000 upgrade points!"
"Ding, you have purified the soul of an Emperor (Sixth Tier), gaining +130000 upgrade points!"
"Ding, ......"
"Ding, congratulations, you have accumulated fifty million upgrade points. You can upgrade your first talent, Clone, do you wish to upgrade?"