The matter of killing devils was merely an interlude.
Although it seemed like a long time, it had actually been less than ten minutes.
Back at his manor, he found drinking tea and playing chess with Lin Fan somewhat tedious.
Lin Fan said, "Brother, we have enough upgrade points, shouldn't we upgrade our talent clones?"
Since destroying the Sea of Chaos, Lin Yu had accumulated enough upgrade points to enhance the level of his talent clones.
However, he had held back, mainly because there was no threat from powerful enemies at the moment.
He intended to save them for critical moments.
If he encountered a formidable foe, he would directly increase his cultivation realm.
This should boost his power by tens of thousands of times, and with his current upgrade points, it would be sufficient.
The other option was to enhance his talent clones.
His talent clones had already reached SSSSS+ level, and the next level would be SSSSSS. However, he only had five million combined clones, and their quality still lagged behind.
Although the number was large, in the eyes of beings of a higher realm, quantity could not compensate for the disparity in quality.
Therefore, he was in a dilemma.
Lin Fan, understanding his thoughts, advised, "Brother, if a crisis descends, we might not react in time. It's better for us to become stronger and be prepared for future challenges. Moreover, the Heavenly God Realm has more than just the Sea of Chaos; there are other regions. The ferocious beasts in those regions also wreak havoc. I can help you destroy them..."
As a permanent clone, he had the right to bear karma and was immortal, so he was happy to do so. Lin Fan did not care about the karma that Lin Yu was wary of.
Although Lin Yu would still suffer some karmic backlash, Lin Fan would bear the brunt of it, thus minimizing the impact on Lin Yu.
"Hmm, since there's nothing else to do, let's upgrade the talent."
As he spoke, Lin Fan rejoiced, looking at him expectantly.
Lin Yu silently recited, "System, upgrade first talent: Clone!"
"Ding, detected that the host's upgrade points are sufficient. Do you wish to confirm the upgrade?"
"Yes!"
"Ding, upgrading..."
"Ding, upgrade successful. Congratulations to the host for upgrading the first talent: Clone, to SSSSSS!"
"Ding, you have received the following options. Please make your choice."
"Ding, you have three stages of rewards."
"The first stage of rewards is the development path. Please make your choice."
"Path One: Infinite Clones: Your clone count increases tenfold!"
"Path Two: Infinite Range: Your manipulation range increases tenfold!"
"Path Three: Infinite Combat Power: Your clones can inherit 1000% of your combat power!"
"Please choose one as your future development direction!"
"Choose the first option!"
"Ding, your clone count has increased to 2.5 billion!"
"Ding, the second stage of rewards: Permanent clones. You have three permanent clones. Please make your choice. You can only choose one."
"Clone One: Underworld Emperor: You can send this clone into the Netherworld's Underworld to be born as a native. Your talent is powerful, with the potential to grow into an Underworld Emperor. This permanent clone will naturally wield the laws of life and death, and the law of reincarnation. Upon birth, it will be at the God Realm. Note, the parents of this clone must be one of the major figures of the Underworld!"
"Clone Two: Tech Prodigy: In the myriad worlds, there are infinite worlds. Some have civilizations that cultivate their own powerful beings, while others have powerful collective civilizations that develop technology. This clone will be born into a randomly selected technological civilization, possessing strong scientific research capabilities with the potential to advance its technological civilization and become a super scientist."
"Clone Three: Child of Chaos: Outside the world lies chaos. Only beings above the Divine King realm can freely traverse the chaotic void. This clone will be born in chaos, nurtured by chaotic energy, with a powerful innate foundation, and the potential to become a Creation God."
"Please make your choice!"
Lin Yu fell silent.
The three clone options provided by the system this time were all formidable.
Previously, his external avatar, Lin Fan, had no special abilities.
Even his talents were acquired through talent crystals, but he had grown to be not to be underestimated.
His subsequent permanent clones, with their ability to possess living beings, also had infinite potential.
His human nature clone, Lin Wu, possessed powerful comprehension abilities, unmatched in deduction, understanding, and cultivation. He was currently engaged in research and development of skill fusion of the same origin.
His emotional clone, Qing Zhu, could absorb all emotional energy to strengthen himself, cultivate at an extremely fast pace, and could also create emotion-based lifeforms, possessing infinite potential.
Later, he gained the fused clone, Lin Rong, who could create permanent fused clones without consuming clone slots, and could also reverse-synchronize, allowing him to contend against the peak of the God Lord realm as an Upper God, and even fight against Divine Kings after fusion. He was currently the driving engine of his power growth.
This time, the permanent clone offered even greater surprises.
Whether it was the Underworld Emperor, the Tech Prodigy, or the Child of Chaos, their names alone were awe-inspiring.
Furthermore, their potential was immense, starting at a higher point than other clones from birth.
However, choosing which one made him fall into deep thought.
He opened his eyes and posed the question to Lin Fan.
Lin Fan said solemnly, "Brother, we are on the path of cultivation. The primary focus is on strengthening ourselves. Until we are invincible, we should not be distracted. Therefore, the second option, Tech Prodigy, can be set aside for now."
Lin Yu nodded. Lin Fan's thoughts coincided with his own.
How powerful were technological civilizations?
Lin Yu had no clear understanding, and their cultivation methods were different. He could temporarily put it aside.
Perhaps he would encounter technological civilizations in the future, but that would be a matter for later.
Seeing Lin Yu nod, Lin Fan continued, "Brother, as far as I know, chaos breeds countless beings every moment. These beings are collectively called Children of Chaos. Furthermore, Children of Chaos face struggles, tests, and so on. Only one in a billion can emerge successful. And we have not yet come into contact with chaos. Choosing this clone would not greatly benefit the main body. It's better to abandon it."
"Therefore, only the Underworld Emperor is what we need most."
"The main body, you once inadvertently visited the Netherworld's Underworld and even met Meng Po. The power of that world exceeded our expectations."
"Moreover, that world can connect to countless worlds, absorbing the souls of the deceased for reincarnation, demonstrating its profound foundation."
"Furthermore, according to the system's description, the Underworld Emperor will be born in the Underworld and become the child of a major figure. Major figures in the Underworld are likely not weak. What if it's a Grand Unity?"
At this point, he took a deep breath.
Although Lin Yu's fused clones could hold their ground in the Divine King realm, they would be utterly defenseless against a Grand Unity.
The gap between them was like that between the ocean and a grain of sand.
Lin Yu pondered for a moment, a hint of anticipation in his voice, "Yes, your thoughts align with mine."
Lin Fan rubbed the back of his head and chuckled heartily.
Lin Yu nodded and silently recited, "System, I choose the Underworld Emperor as my permanent clone."
"Ding, selection successful. You can distribute this clone at any time and have it born in the Netherworld's Underworld..."
"Ding, you have one more reward. Please make your choice."
"This reward consists of three divine abilities."
"Divine Ability One: Qiankun in the Sleeve."
"Divine Ability Two: Shifting Stars."
"Divine Ability Three: Creating and Transforming (wo)."