Lin Yu's growth rate was astonishing, even making them doubt themselves at times, wondering if their own talent was too poor.
Yet, seeing the similar expressions on everyone around them, they could only sigh:
"It's not that we're too weak, it's that Lin Yu is too monstrous!"
After expressing their awe, they felt a pang of bitterness.
However, some powerful artifact refiners hidden in the shadows, though surprised, showed no change in their expressions.
They communicated telepathically, all speaking of Lin Yu.
"Lin Yu possesses the clone talent. His speed in learning artifact refinement will be unmatched. If left unchecked, he will eventually surpass us all."
The speaker was an old man with white hair, a face full of wrinkles, and downturned lips, giving him a sharp appearance.
The others nodded in agreement with his assessment, while some disagreed.
Seeing some support, the old man chuckled inwardly and quickly said, "Everyone, we must prepare. If we let him continue like this, what will become of us in the future? Will we become his subordinates? Tools for his use?"
His impassioned words touched some of the listeners.
At this moment, someone chuckled and asked, "I have only one thing to say to everyone!"
He stood up, a smile on his face as he looked at them.
Someone asked, "What do you want to say? Speak quickly!"
The others paid him no mind, continuing with their own matters.
However, when this person finished speaking, all the artifact refining masters fell silent.
"Can you defeat him?" This question echoed repeatedly in their minds.
Indeed.
Even if they could hinder him in artifact refinement, they were no match for him in strength.
They were all renowned artifact refining masters, famous throughout the heavens, many even grandmasters capable of forging Golden Immortal artifacts. Yet, when it came to Lin Yu, they dared not claim victory.
After all, Lin Yu had defeated beings of their caliber countless times before.
The thought of Lin Yu's strength left them feeling powerless. They held high status, and each had a powerful force behind them, but against Lin Yu, they realized they were utterly outmatched.
Lin Yu alone was an army, an army of billions.
It was terrifying. If Lin Yu hadn't appeared, they would never have believed such an outrageous person could exist.
The old man's expression also dimmed.
His hands hung limply, his body devoid of strength.
The others looked at him, for he was a highly respected figure, and they had to show him respect.
The old man sighed and said, "So be it!"
With that, he vanished.
The others offered helpless smiles and departed.
At this point, there was no need for words. They all understood each other implicitly.
Dealing with Lin Yu?
A fool's errand!
Many shared similar thoughts to these artifact refiners.
For instance, someone had set their sights on Lin Yu.
This giant, over three meters tall, was from the Kuafu tribe, naturally endowed with immense strength and the divine ability of "Heavenly Manifestation and Earthly Form," allowing him to grow to immense sizes.
He now wore a mocking expression as he gazed at Lin Yu's many artifact-refining clones.
He spoke to a young man beside him, "This person's talent is astonishing, especially his clone talent, which is simply monstrous. I desire this talent. Do you have a way?"
If he could possess Lin Yu's talent, it would be adding wings to a tiger.
The thought of having countless clones manifesting Heavenly Manifestation and Earthly Form excited him.
The young man's face was etched with bitterness. "Sir, unless we capture him, I cannot guarantee success in using the Heavenly Usurpation technique to steal his talent and transfer it to you."
He actually didn't wish to do this, as each use of this technique brought him closer to death. His clan could only perform the Heavenly Usurpation technique three times in their lives.
Any further use would result in his demise.
He had already used it three times.
One more use, and he would die.
He looked at the person before him with trepidation. This was his benefactor, who had once saved his life. To repay him, he would sacrifice his life, but he did not want to die.
The conflict within him left him torn.
He looked at the person before him, wishing to entrust his life and death to the giant.
Zhang Fu heard this and fell into thought.
As the strongest of the Kuafu tribe, he commanded ten worlds and had countless powerful subordinates. The person before him possessed the Heavenly Usurpation technique and had helped him greatly along the way.
Many of his powerful talents had been obtained by this person for him.
He also knew that if the Heavenly Usurpation technique was used again, this person would die.
But the thought of Lin Yu's clone talent, which could be used not only for cultivation but also for learning artifact refinement, alchemy, and other arts, made him extremely covetous.
The emotion known as desire surged madly within his heart.
He gritted his teeth, his head bowed, his expression shifting between ferocity and a hint of pain.
He was struggling internally.
The other person saw this and looked up, tears glistening in his eyes.
"Sir, if it weren't for you back then, I would have died long ago!"
"Thank you for not abandoning me and allowing me to follow by your side."
"You also know that our clan has offended many people because of the Heavenly Usurpation technique."
"It was you who saved me and protected me."
"I have decided. I will perform the Heavenly Usurpation technique again."
As he spoke, he turned his head away, unwilling to look at Zhang Fu's face.
Zhang Fu heard this, and a faint, triumphant smile played on his lips, though he quickly concealed it.
"Alas, you have suffered so much. Rest assured, I will never forget you!"
"Thank you, sir!"
After the other person spoke, he added, "Sir, you will still need to capture Lin Yu's true form for me to perform the Heavenly Usurpation technique."
Zhang Fu heard this and showed a look of difficulty.
However, considering his own strength, he was filled with confidence.
Although he was a Golden Immortal expert and could not enter Blue Star in his true form, he had some experience in stealth and ambush techniques.
"Very well, I will handle this matter!"
He was confident he could capture Lin Yu alive.
"I shall go capture Lin Yu now!"
He said this and headed towards Blue Star.
He could only use his innate abilities in his true form, and this ambush technique was also a product of the Heavenly Usurpation technique.
Soon, he arrived at Blue Star and quickly suppressed his cultivation to the limit of Heavenly Immortal, thus avoiding being targeted by the world.
Central City.
Lin Mansion.
Lin Yu had just woken up, stretching lazily. He first checked the total number of upgrade points, finding that they had increased significantly, putting him in a good mood.
"My clones have been very diligent. But what about my artifact refinement skill? What level has it reached?"
He quickly activated synchronization.
The next moment, a flood of information poured into his mind.
Lin Yu sighed inwardly and opened his eyes.
"In just one night, I can already refine high-grade primordial artifacts."
There was a huge difference between primordial artifacts. The gap between low-grade and high-grade primordial artifacts could be thousands of times.
Although he couldn't refine God King artifacts yet, it wasn't far off.
Lin Yu smiled with satisfaction, gave all his clones a word of encouragement, and then stood up.
"What should I do today?" Lin Yu chuckled. "Today, I'll play chess with my teacher."
As soon as the words left his mouth.
His expression suddenly changed drastically.
"Not good!"