599: The emperor will assassinate you and destroy your country!

Speaking of a clone, Lin Yang suddenly had an idea.

He could get a clone disguise from the System.

"Your Excellency Xuan Xiao, I have a way. It would take me a long time to condense a clone myself. I still want to comprehend a complete Dao Rhythm first. It would be best if I could break through to the Ten Thousand Laws Realm," Lin Yang said again.

Xuan Xiao was startled: "You can directly break through to the Ten Thousand Laws Realm?"

"More or less. I'm just short of some insights. With one complete Dao Rhythm comprehension, there shouldn shouldn't be any problem, so I don't really want to wait any longer," Lin Yang said.

He was only a tiny bit away from breaking through now.

Breaking through to the Ten Thousand Laws Realm would truly be different.

For some reason, ever since he returned to the Mirror Ruins Realm, he had an uneasy feeling. Therefore, he didn't want to waste time. Breaking through to the Ten Thousand Laws Realm would allow him to better resolve any troubles he might encounter.

Hearing Lin Yang's words, Xuan Xiao said no more, only: "Since that's the case, I'll make arrangements for you. However, you must ensure that no one knows about your journey here, especially since you refused Xuan Lie. Given his personality and the current situation, he might try to kill you as a precaution, to prevent you from becoming an asset to other princes. You must be extremely careful!"

"I understand!" Lin Yang's heart tightened.

Xuan Xiao was being watched too closely to send Butler Fu to pick him up, so he could only go to the Saint Xuan Ancient Country himself.

Actually, going to the Saint Xuan Ancient Country was not difficult for him.

He had the Absolute Domain.

Concealed, others would not be able to discover him at all.

The only problem was that if he left, it would be found out that he was not in the Zhu Cang Country.

Therefore, he had to create a clone here to pretend that he was still in the Zhu Cang Country, allowing Xuan Lie and others to relax their vigilance.

But if he were to create a clone... although he successfully defended the Universe Zone, the difficulty of condensing the first clone was reduced by thirty percent.

However, he wanted his first clone to be a Space Clone.

And he hadn't yet prepared some of the materials needed to condense a Space Clone.

Moreover, condensing a clone required years of slow nurturing, with no other shortcuts available.

He now wanted to break through to the Ten Thousand Laws Realm as quickly as possible and didn't have time to slowly condense a clone.

Therefore, he could only create a temporary clone.

But creating a temporary clone required achievement points, and he was currently penniless... "Ahem, System, can I get a temporary clone on credit?"

After a pause, Lin Yang asked with some embarrassment.

"Host, the System cannot provide you with credit services."

The System responded.

Lin Yang immediately felt helpless.

If it were national treasure value, it would be easy to earn.

He had many passive titles that could continuously provide him with national treasure value.

He had accumulated quite a bit over the past thousand years.

But achievement points were not that easy to earn.

However, just as he was feeling helpless, he suddenly heard the System say again:

"Host, although the System cannot provide you with credit services, the System can utilize underlying rules to provide you with a temporary clone."

"Oh? Utilize underlying rules? What underlying rules?" Lin Yang was startled.

"Host, although you successfully defended the Universe Zone, there are still a few tasks that have not been completed. This is a point that can be utilized, but it is limited to this one time, and can only provide you with a high-grade clone," the System explained.

Lin Yang immediately understood that this was to use the rule that most System services could be free during the defense of the Universe Zone to create a clone for him.

"If that's the case, why didn't you use this rule to travel for free when we were traversing back then!" Lin Yang couldn't help but say.

"Sorry, Host, the cost of utilizing rules is also within a certain range. It's impossible if it exceeds too much," the System explained again.

"Alright, then a high-grade clone it is. But it only lasts for seven days, isn't that a bit too short? Can I get a few more?" Lin Yang muttered.

"Host, your current strength has reached the minimum standard for condensing a clone, so the duration of the temporary clone has also been correspondingly increased. Now, a high-grade clone can last for seventy days without dissipating."

The System said something that made Lin Yang overjoyed.

"That's so powerful?"

Lin Yang exclaimed.

The duration had increased tenfold! Although seventy days was still short, it was much better than seven days.

"Host, please check your high-grade temporary clone in the System space," the System reminded.

"That fast?" Lin Yang thought the System would need to prepare a bit more, but he didn't expect it to be done during their conversation.

Immediately, he took out and activated the temporary clone, then simultaneously activated the Absolute Domain and rushed towards the Saint Xuan Ancient Country.

The Absolute Domain was very difficult to detect below the Dao.

So, before approaching the Saint Xuan Ancient Country, Lin Yang maximized his speed, completely unafraid of exposure.

Only when he was completely close to the Saint Xuan Ancient Country did Lin Yang rein in his speed, carefully avoiding some important areas, and, with Xuan Xiao's secret assistance, met up at the location of the Xuan Tai Barren Sacred Profound Sovereign Lineage.

On the way, Lin Yang did indeed discover that there were strong individuals from the Xuan Ming Barren Sacred Profound Sovereign Lineage, either openly or secretly, watching the location of the Xuan Tai Barren Sacred Profound Sovereign Lineage.

"As fellow royalty of the Saint Xuan Ancient Country, is the struggle really this obvious?"

To be honest, Lin Yang was quite surprised.

The struggle was not concealed at all.

It was a bit outrageous.

"Your Excellency Lin Yang, your stealth methods are truly remarkable."

Butler Fu met Lin Yang, and was still amazed and admired by the powerful ability of Lin Yang's Absolute Domain to conceal his aura.

In the current situation, where they were being fully targeted by the Xuan Ming Barren Sacred Profound Sovereign Lineage, to still be able to sneak in without anyone knowing, made Butler Fu both admire and feel alarmed.

After all, this meant that Lin Yang completely possessed the ability to quietly infiltrate the Saint Xuan Ancient Country.

"Butler Fu, is no one managing the internal struggles of the Saint Xuan Ancient Country? I saw so many strong individuals from the Xuan Ming Barren Sacred Profound Sovereign Lineage outside, this is practically no different from starting a war!" Lin Yang directly inquired.

Before arriving, he thought the targeting Xuan Xiao spoke of meant some secret actions, but he never expected it to be so exaggerated out in the open.

Butler Fu shook his head: "Manage? As long as it's not a full-scale war, no one will manage it. This is also the rule of the Ancient Country. As long as there's no direct confrontation, or rather, no direct confrontation within the Ancient Country's borders, the Ancient Country actually encourages it!"

"Encourages?" Lin Yang's expression was strange, "No matter how you look at it, they're both part of the Ancient Country, but they're acting like enemies."

"Alas, there's no other way. The Ancient Country has always been like this internally."

Butler Fu sighed, leading Lin Yang to the place where he would receive complete Dao Rhythm comprehension, and at the same time said:

"It's not just our Saint Xuan Ancient Country; other super forces and Ancient Countries in higher spacetime are also like this; they all encourage competition."

Lin Yang was puzzled: "Why is that? This is no longer just competition, is it? It's almost like war."

Butler Fu simply uttered two words: "Resources!"

"Resources?" Lin Yang frowned.

"Yes, resources!"

Butler Fu nodded:

"In the Endless Spacetime, the lifespans of powerful individuals are too long, often millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of years."

"Over such a long period, everyone consumes a lot of resources, and there are only so many top-tier resources. The time it takes for resources to be nurtured is also very long. If there is no competition, resources cannot be distributed relatively fairly."

"Only through competition, survival of the fittest, do the strong obtain resources, and the weak can only accept it!"

"This..." Lin Yang didn't expect such a reason.

Butler Fu sighed leisurely and said, "Besides that, there's also the population reason. The Ancient Country has existed for too long, and its population is too large. There are countless members of the imperial family alone. Resources simply cannot be distributed equally, so there can only be competition!"

"Alright, I used to think that in super forces like the Ancient Country, the imperial princes would get whatever they wanted. I didn't expect the competition to be far more brutal than imagined," Lin Yang exclaimed.

Butler Fu smiled: "How could they get whatever they wanted? If you want something, you have to exchange it for merit! It's just that the cost is a bit lower than for others, and there are some other conveniences, such as this opportunity to comprehend a complete Dao Rhythm. Others are not qualified to exchange for it even if they want to. Only the princes can exchange for it. That's about the only advantage."

"That advantage is already very significant," Lin Yang said.

Sometimes, a qualification is the biggest difference!

"We've arrived, Your Excellency Lin Yang. I wish you a smooth comprehension."

As they talked, Butler Fu led Lin Yang to a hidden teleportation array.

"This is a teleportation array leading to the Dao Rhythm Great Hall. Each lineage has one, and no one else will discover who has teleported to the Dao Rhythm Great Hall. The situation inside the Dao Rhythm Great Hall will also not be leaked."

Butler Fu then explained and reminded:

"The time for comprehending a complete Dao Rhythm is a thousand years each time, Your Excellency Lin Yang. You must manage your time well. When the time is up, you will be automatically teleported out."

"Understood. Please thank His Excellency for me," Lin Yang said.

Xuan Xiao was unable to meet him in person due to some matters.

"Don't mention it."

Butler Fu smiled, then casually said:

"It's a good thing that the Ancestral Protection which His Excellency specially exchanged for you last time wasn't used and was returned to the Hall of Merit to be re-converted into merit. Otherwise, there wouldn't be enough merit to exchange for this opportunity for Your Excellency Lin Yang to comprehend now."

"Hmm? Ancestral Protection? What's that?" Lin Yang paused, asking in confusion.

"Haha, that's a life-saving item that every prince only has one chance to exchange for in their lifetime."

Butler Fu explained with a smile:

"Exchanging for it once requires hundreds of thousands of merits. His Excellency had only accumulated that much merit over so many years. Last time, when Your Excellency defended the Universe Zone, His Excellency used all of it, having Shadow Kill secretly take it to Your Excellency's Universe Zone."

"But Your Excellency's strength was astonishing, and it wasn't used in the end. His Excellency then returned that item to the Hall of Merit, but returning it was a bit of a scam, resulting in a loss of twenty percent of the merit."

Lin Yang's heart trembled: "His Excellency used his only chance? And then returned it? Can he still exchange for it later?"

"No, he can't. One chance is only one chance. Even if it wasn't used and was returned, he can't exchange for it again," Butler Fu shook his head.

"This..." Lin Yang was speechless for a moment.

Of course, he wouldn't suspect that Butler Fu was deliberately saying this to gain his favor.

Because such things are easily verifiable, and he probably wouldn't bother to lie about such matters.

So, it meant that Xuan Xiao had indeed given his all to help him last time.

Lin Yang was somewhat touched by this.

Although it wasn't used, he remembered this kindness!

"Please trouble Butler Fu to thank His Excellency again for me. I will surely repay His Excellency's kindness!" Lin Yang said solemnly.

"Your Excellency is too serious. You serve His Excellency as a guest, and in some sense, you and His Excellency are one. We prosper together, and we suffer together. His Excellency helping you is also helping himself," Butler Fu smiled with relief.

Lin Yang nodded slightly, said no more, and, escorted by Butler Fu, stepped into the teleportation array and entered the Dao Rhythm Great Hall... Dao Rhythm Great Hall.

It was very spacious and vast.

Called a great hall, it was actually an independent space.

Buzz.

A white-haired old man suddenly appeared before Lin Yang: "Comprehender, Lin Yang, the honored guest of His Excellency Xuan Xiao, the prince of the Xuan Tai Barren Sacred Profound Sovereign Lineage. Your comprehension time this time is one thousand years. The countdown begins now. You will be automatically teleported out when the time is up. Please pay attention to the key points of comprehension. Which type of Dao Rhythm do you require?"

"To Senior, this junior requires the complete Dao Rhythm of the Space Dao," Lin Yang replied politely.

Swish.

As the words fell.

Space suddenly changed, and a complete Space Dao Rhythm directly manifested.

The aura of the Dao Rhythm permeated, making one's heart yearn for it.

The old man's figure also directly dissipated on the spot.

"It's starting!"

Lin Yang held his breath and concentrated, beginning to comprehend the complete Dao Rhythm.

He primarily cultivated the Space Dao, and he intended to break through with the Space Dao this time.

Lin Yang carefully sensed the many changes in the complete Dao Rhythm. Although the effect was slightly less than the Dao Origin in the Universe Zone, the time was more abundant.

Allowing him to feel and comprehend at ease.

At the same time.

Zhu Cang Country, where Lin Yang's temporary clone was located.

Boom!

A terrifying aura silently and suddenly appeared in the temporary clone's cultivation room.

Instantly piercing through the temporary clone's body.

"Uh... ho..."

The temporary clone stared with wide eyes at the figure that suddenly appeared in the cultivation room, seemingly wanting to say something, but was no longer able to speak, and immediately died.

"Hmph, what if your talent is extraordinary? Even if this Emperor personally takes action to assassinate you, you still can't block it for even a second!"

The figure had a circle of beard on his face; it was Quality Glutton.

At this moment, Quality Glutton looked at the "corpse" of the temporary clone, a cold sneer on his face.

"To have this Emperor personally take action to assassinate you, you can consider your death an honor," Quality Glutton said, and with a wave of his hand, he prepared to take the corpse back.

But in the next second, his expression changed.

He saw the "corpse" of the temporary clone suddenly weathering away bit by bit, and then disappearing.

"Hmm? Not the main body? It's a clone? And a strange clone?"

Quality Glutton's face changed, and he instantly released his senses, sweeping across the entire Zhu Cang Country.

"Nothing?"

"He's not in the Zhu Cang Country?!"

"Is this strange clone intentionally here to mislead me?"

Quality Glutton's eyes blazed with fury:

"Damn it, daring to trick this Emperor!"

"Detestable Lin Yang, since I can't kill you, then this Emperor will slaughter your Zhu Cang Country!"

"Hmph!"

"This Emperor doesn't believe you won't show yourself!"

Quality Glutton, who originally cultivated the Fire Dao, already had a bad temper. Now that he had personally taken action only to find that he had merely eliminated a strange clone, he immediately became furious.

With a cold snort, a terrifying power directly enveloped the entire Zhu Cang Country!

Boom!

Within the Zhu Cang Country, everyone felt that terrifying might, like divine power.

Bai Zi and the others' expressions changed drastically in an instant:

"This, this is..."

"Is an Emperor going to attack us?!"