The external incarnation possessed an independent personality, its physical structure a fusion of Lin Yu's energy, spirit, and life force, virtually indistinguishable from a real human.
It too had a soul, its own little thoughts and desires. Apart from its deep connection with Lin Yu, it was a complete individual.
Lin Yu had no intention of treating his external incarnation as a mere tool. Therefore, the clone needed a name, a manifestation of its independent persona. Moreover, Lin Yu intended to let it choose its own name.
This was also a small whim of Lin Yu's. He wanted to test the external incarnation's personality, and a name was one reflection of that.
The external incarnation pondered for a moment, then its eyes lit up. It bared two rows of pearly white teeth, smiling brilliantly, and said, "I'll call myself Lin Fan. What do you think,本体 (Benti - original body)? This name sounds like a protagonist."
Lin Yu was slightly stunned, infected by its innocent and pure smile. He laughed and said, "Alright, you'll be Lin Fan. However, with your personality, you'd only be the protagonist of a light romance novel. In this world, that kind of personality would lead to death countless times."
Lin Fan placed his hands on his hips and laughed, striking a sunny, youthful pose as if bathed in sunlight, saying, "Isn't there still本体 (Benti - original body) with me? I don't fear death."
Watching its cheerful demeanor, Lin Yu felt much more relaxed, as if he had gained a younger brother.
"From now on, when others are around, call me Big Brother!" Lin Yu instructed, "If anyone asks about your origins, just say you're my long-lost twin brother."
"Understood, 本体 (Benti - original body), you're Big Brother. In the future, I'll have a Third Brother, Fourth Brother, Fifth Brother, and infinite brothers..."
"It's good that you understand!"
"But I don't have any identification."
Lin Yu heard this and realized the problem. Strictly speaking, Lin Fan was now an independent life form, but he was still an unregistered individual.
Without an identity card, he couldn't enter or leave the city. At this moment, Lin Yu suddenly felt that advanced technology wasn't necessarily all good; information was too transparent!
"I'll figure something out about this. I'm thinking of arranging for you to go out of the city to hunt. What do you think?" Lin Yu asked, not with a direct command, but in a tone of discussion.
Lin Fan heard this and smiled, "本体 (Benti - original body), I understand your thoughts, but I don't want to just fight monsters all the time. It's too boring. I want to learn a trade, open a shop, and live a leisurely life as a shop owner."
Lin Yu shook his head and said, "I'll help you achieve that dream, but right now, we're still too weak. We need to get through this difficult period before we can do what we want to do. Don't you agree?"
"本体 (Benti - original body), you've successfully convinced me. When do I go out to hunt?" Lin Fan thought it over and finally agreed. In matters of great importance, the external incarnation would always prioritize Lin Yu's interests.
"Let's not delay, we'll go out of the city today!" Lin Yu said.
"But how do I get out without an identity card?"
"When Senior Brother returns, I'll borrow his black card, and we'll go out tonight."
"Okay!"
The two had made their plans. Seeing that Senior Brother hadn't returned yet, Lin Yu felt a little worried and opened his wristband to call him.
Suddenly, a series of earth-shattering roars echoed from the sky.
The sound was deafening, and even the windows trembled.
"What's going on? Is it thunder or an earthquake?"
"Damn it, who's so inconsiderate? If I become impotent, I'm not done with you."
"Reported to the police, confirmed that there are perverts here. Kid, prepare to be arrested."
"Quick, look outside the city, there's a huge commotion!"
Lin Yu could hear the sounds from outside his room. The chatter of the crowd was incessant, but their attention was ultimately drawn to the commotion outside the city.
Lin Yu hurried to open the window and looked towards the direction of the city's outskirts. A fierce battle was unfolding. Two figures were flying in the sky, each punch and kick carrying immense power. The air was being ripped apart, and the protective shield above Ji City vibrated violently from the shockwaves, which was the reason for the tremors inside the city.
The security personnel within the city were sweating profusely.
"Hurry, hurry, maintain order!"
"Which two big shots have come to Ji City? They have to fight so close to the city, can't you move further away?"
"Quick, take cover! Let's hope Ji City's shield can hold."
The battle outside the city shook the very void.
At this moment, as Lin Yu watched with great curiosity, two figures came into view. Upon recognizing one of them, Lin Yu was instantly shocked.
"It's Senior Brother! And the one being suppressed seems to be... Professor Wang?" At this moment, Lin Yu finally understood the purpose of Senior Brother's hasty departure.
Just then, Senior Brother's voice suddenly boomed, like a great bell shaking the soul, resonating in everyone's ears.
"Wang dog, I'll state this one last time. Lin Yu has joined my Supreme Academy. If you dare to poach from me again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
At this time, Senior Brother was carrying hundreds of swords on his back, each one emitting a silver-white sword aura. With a single thought, they would unleash a barrage of a thousand swords, sealing the heavens and earth.
The last time he impersonated his master, the Sword God, he had scared off Professor Wang. Professor Wang, having learned the truth from somewhere, was furious. He felt that his previous escape had been too embarrassing and was filled with shame and indignation. This led to him instigating Zhao Ke to recruit Lin Yu.
When Zhao Ke learned that Lin Yu could join the Chaos Element Academy, he was ecstatic and didn't think much of it. He then excitedly inquired with Lin Yu.
However, he did not anticipate that Lin Yu would be with Senior Brother, and that Senior Brother would overhear their conversation.
Senior Brother had traveled through forty cities and finally encountered a talented young man willing to join the Supreme Academy, only to have him poached. He was furious.
And so, the scene that just unfolded came to be.
As the two powerhouses clashed, the entire city trembled.
The City Lord of Ji City gazed at the two figures in the sky and said with a wry smile, "Hurry up and finish your fight, then leave quickly. My small city can't withstand this kind of turmoil."
The principals of the major high schools all wore expressions of longing.
Ji City, as a border town, had its strongest cultivators only at the sixth rank. The seventh rank was their aspiration, the first step for a person to break free from gravity and soar into the sky.
This step, however, halted too many people.
Countless geniuses, including S-class awakeners, had their paths blocked here.
And the two individuals battling in the sky were undoubtedly cultivators of seventh rank or higher.
How could they not be worried about such powerful beings fighting so close to Ji City?
Down below, when the common folk heard Lin Yu's name, everyone froze.
In the few days they had spent in Ji City, Lin Yu's popularity was no less than that of a superstar.
At the same time, they also heard the name Supreme Academy.
"Lin Yu joined the Supreme Academy. What kind of place is the Supreme Academy?"
"I just checked. It was once the top academy. Due to guarding the Gui Xu, students and teachers either died or withdrew, leaving only two people."
"Lin Yu dares to go to Gui Xu? Isn't he afraid of dying?"
"Genius always likes to challenge difficulties. We ordinary people wouldn't understand."
"Look, the battle is ending!"
Everyone looked, and indeed, they saw Professor Wang clutching his chest as he fell from the sky, spitting out a mouthful of blood that streaked through the void.