"Ding, do you want to upgrade the first talent: Clone?"
"Yes!"
"Ding, talent Clone is upgrading... Upgrade successful!"
"Ding, congratulations to the host's first talent: Clone has been upgraded to SS+ level."
"Ding, because the host's talent level has broken the highest record for human talents, the selection function has been activated."
Selection function? What is this?
Lin Yu quickly asked, "System, explain the selection function!"
"Okay."
"The selection function is that the system will give the host several options, allowing the host to choose the reinforcement direction for the clones. Do you want to start choosing the reinforcement direction now?"
Lin Yu nodded upon hearing this.
The so-called selection function was to have him develop in a specialized direction.
For example, it was an all-around improvement before, but now it can only improve in one direction, but improve more.
"System, I want to start the selection!"
"Ding, please choose one of the following three options as your development direction."
"Option 1: Infinite Range: The host's control range will be additionally increased."
"Option 2: Infinite Clones: The host's number of clones will be additionally increased."
"Option 3: Infinite Combat Power: The host's clones will inherit more of the host's combat power."
"Please choose a development direction for the host as your future path."
Lin Yu looked at the three directions and fell into deep thought.
These three directions were the vital points of his clone talent: range, quantity, and combat power. Previously, these three values increased together, but the amount of increase each time was not much.
But now the system wanted him to develop in a specialized direction, which made him ponder which direction to choose.
After choosing specialization, the numerical values would definitely increase, but at the same time, other directions could not be improved through the talent's transformation. There were gains and losses, and Lin Yu could accept it.
But looking at the three options and comparing them.
First is the control range, which concerns his safety as a "sixth man." The farther the distance, the safer he is.
However, this is positively correlated with his mental power.
The ways to increase mental power include eating Soul Orbs monthly, which is slow but steady. Breaking through realms can also increase mental power. Meditation can also increase mental power, as can using Life Drain.
There are relatively many ways to increase mental power, so he is not worried about not being able to increase his mental power. Although the increase is slow, it will accumulate over time.
"Although the control range is important, it can be improved through other methods. This cannot be chosen because it lacks uniqueness."
Then he couldn't choose one. He looked at Option Two, then at Option Three.
"Similarly, the combat power of the clones is positively correlated with his own combat power, and his own combat power can be improved through cultivation or by relying on the system. This direction also lacks uniqueness."
"Only Option Two is unique, so I'll choose it!"
Lin Yu took a deep breath and no longer thought about it. He silently said, "System, I choose Option Two!"
"Ding, do you confirm to choose Option Two? Once chosen, it cannot be changed for the time being!"
Lin Yu hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, and said, "I'll choose Option Two, no changes!"
"Ding, congratulations on choosing Option Two as your evolution direction. Before you become a god, you will not be able to change the transformation direction of your talent. Please be aware."
"Ding, congratulations on your talent being upgraded to SS+ level. As you have chosen Option Two: Infinite Clones, which will be your future transformation direction, your number of clones will be additionally increased."
"Ding, congratulations, your number of clones has increased to 2000."
"Ding, your clone talent information has been displayed before your eyes, and you can view it."
A panel indeed appeared before Lin Yu's eyes. With a slight movement of his mind, the information about the clones appeared on the panel.
Host: Lin Yu.
First Talent: Clone
Level: SS+
Number of Clones: 2000
Clone's Inherited Combat Power from Host: 200%
Control Range: 30 li (15000 meters)
Permanent Clones: External Incarnation: Lin Fan (Seventh Order), Possession Clone: Long Shuang (Sixth Order)
Looking at the data of his talent clone, Lin Yu felt a bit excited, especially when he saw the number of clones, which made him eager to act.
The number of clones had directly increased from 500 to 2000, a fourfold increase. The margin was truly large, worthy of the new function.
Although the proportion of combat power inherited by the clones did not increase, it was worth it, as the 200% ratio was already very high.
At this moment, Lin Fan touched Lin Yu's arm and said, "Big brother, are you done?"
Lin Yu smiled and said, "Done!"
"Then quickly update my strength!" Lin Fan said expectantly.
He knew that every time the talent was upgraded, the clones' combat power would receive an increase. Although the margin might not be large, it was an increase in strength. No one would refuse the temptation of increased strength.
"The combat power of the clones has not changed this time," Lin Yu deliberately kept him in suspense. Lin Fan's expression quickly turned to disappointment.
"Haha, but the number of clones has become 2000!" Lin Yu laughed heartily.
Lin Fan was greatly surprised, "Really?"
This was four times the original amount, directly increasing from 500 clones to 2000 clones, which was too terrifying.
If 2000 clones self-destructed together, how wide would the range of casualties be?
Moreover, even the most powerful Blood Dragon Army's Third Army of the Human Race had only 10,000 Seventh Order powerhouses, but these 10,000 Seventh Order soldiers alone could pierce through the combined forces of over a million Qianyu and Hutou tribes like a sharp knife.
And Lin Yu's Seventh Order clones were even more powerful than those soldiers, and they were in perfect sync. They feared no death, and two thousand could be used as ten thousand.
The momentum of the clone army has initially formed! Lin Yu thought to himself.
Not to mention the skill "Devour Moon," just the sword qi skill alone could create a scene of "Ten Thousand Swords Returning to One."
With a thought, ten thousand swords emerge!
Thinking about it made him excited!
"Big brother, since it's upgraded, quickly go and steal the Wolf Head Tribe's lair. This is a huge wave of upgrade points!" Lin Fan urged him.
Lin Yu nodded, this was what he intended to do, and such an opportunity would not exist after the war ended.
Now he had to hurry up and kill to be in his best interest. Every enemy was a resource for him to become stronger.
"Good, just watch them perish at my hands!" Lin Yu said.
Clone!
Lin Yu silently recited "Clone," and instantly, white lights appeared all around. Moreover, these lights not only appeared in the tunnel but also in the outside world, showing the sheer number of clones.
Lin Yu's heart moved, and he quickly concealed the white light on the ground, only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.
The white light appeared quickly and disappeared even faster, vanishing in an instant.
After the white light disappeared, two thousand identical Lin Yus appeared in their place. These were all his clones.
"Go, raid the Wolf Head Tribe's encampment!"
Upon receiving the order, the clones nodded slightly, a cold light flashing in their eyes. Each of them used the "Myriad Treasures Condensing Art" to condense full body armor and weapons, and then flew out.
"Go, show no mercy, kill them all!"
Lin Yu looked at the departing clones and gave the death order.