226: Chapter 226 Hero Lin Yin

The token dissolved as soon as it touched her hand, turning into a warm, crimson stream of light that instantly sank into the center of Lin Yin's brow.

Her body trembled slightly, and her moon-white holy robes fluttered without any wind; her overall aura didn't seem to undergo any earth-shattering change.

However, deep within her eyes, a more steady and autonomous spirit appeared, as if some invisible shackle had been unlocked and some innate potential had been completely activated.

Lin Tian immediately cast Detection Spell on Lin Yin again.

On the information panel, most of the data remained dazzling.

Mythic Intermediate quality, Divine-Grade 9-star potential, mastery of both Wood and Moon Laws... but at the very bottom, a new column had appeared: [Hero Template (Activated)].

Clicking on the detailed description, Lin Tian couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

[Hero Unit Privileges]:

Autonomous Authority: Within the scope of the lord's authorization, the hero can independently execute most territory functions, including but not limited to: recruiting soldiers in authorized Barracks, using designated resources to build/upgrade buildings, etc. Equivalent to the lord's "Plenipotentiary Proxy."

Exclusive Growth: Possesses independent, higher growth coefficients and hidden attributes.

Legion Skill: Awakens an exclusive Hero Legion Skill that is highly compatible with their own traits. The power and effect of this skill are directly related to the hero's own strength, the number/quality of soldiers under their command, and their level of synergy.

"Good stuff!" Lin Tian was delighted. "Doesn't this mean I've been given a 'Vice Lord' who can stand on her own?"

"In the future, many trivial matters, such as managing and constructing sub-bases or leading teams on long-term missions, can be handled by Lin Yin herself! It saves so much trouble!"

He immediately looked at Lin Yin's newly awakened legion skill.

[Hero Legion Skill: Moon-Gazing Strike]

Description: The Mystic Moon Goddess draws upon the Lunar starlight and the Battle Intent of the soldiers under her command, compressing and condensing power to an extreme point to launch a devastating long-range strike that pierces through everything. Power increases with the amount of condensed energy and time.

Current Effect:

By condensing the power of 100,000 elite soldiers, a terrifying blow equivalent to Saint-Grade 5-star can be unleashed.

In a limit state, the power of 500,000 troops can be forcibly guided and charged to the Peak, with power reaching up to Saint-Grade 9-star!

However, this state places an immense burden on the caster and requires a long charging time, during which absolute protection is needed.

Skill Form: Can manifest as an ultimate arrow for single-point penetration, or as a moonlight baptism covering an entire area.

"Saint-Grade 9-star?"

Lin Tian sucked in a breath of cold air, followed by a surge of wild joy in his heart!

This power was simply unheard of!

One had to know that Lin Feng's Crimson Sun Battle Soul from earlier was only Saint-Grade 1-star, yet it could almost crush the diamond rank Tainted Phantoms.

A Saint-Grade 9-star strike...

What kind of concept was that? It could probably truly threaten some legendary existences!

"Lin Yin, how is this 'Moon-Gazing Strike' exactly?"

Lin Tian asked, suppressing his excitement.

Lin Yin closed her eyes slightly, seemingly feeling the newly acquired power. A moment later, she opened them, her cool voice carrying a hint of unprecedented killing intent and confidence:

"Brother Tian, this skill is exactly as described. With my current strength, by gathering the power of 100,000 troops, I can instantly fire an arrow with power close to Saint-Grade 5-star, enough to heavily injure or even insta-kill ordinary low-tier Saint-Grades. If given time to gather the momentum of 500,000 troops... I am ninety percent certain that the edge of that strike can threaten a Saint-Grade Peak!"

She paused, her beautiful brows furrowing slightly as she mentioned the key restriction:

"It's just that... gathering the power of 500,000 troops and charging it to Saint-Grade 9-star takes a significant amount of time. During the charge, I must concentrate fully and am almost unable to move or defend, making it very easy to be interrupted or suffer a backlash."

"Long charging time..."

Lin Tian rubbed his chin, his mind spinning rapidly. Not only did he not see this as a flaw, but his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"That's not a problem! We have Lin Feng!"

He clapped his hands suddenly, an excited smile of 'discovering another Treasure Trove' appearing on his face.

"Look, next time we run into a tough nut, like that 'Karl' or some old monster the Minotaur Kingdom might be hiding... we'll let Lin Feng go first. He'll activate his Crimson Sun Battle Soul and hold the line, going head-to-head with the opponent and pinning them down!"

"As for you, you'll be in the rear, safely assembling the army and slowly charging up... Once it's full, give them a vicious shot! I don't believe anyone can withstand a Saint-Grade 9-star arrow! Isn't that a perfect coordination?"

Listening to Lin Tian's tactical vision, Lin Yin's cool eyes also lit up slightly.

Indeed, if Lin Feng could resist at the front and create a safe output environment for her, then the drawback of the long charging time for 'Moon-Gazing Strike' would no longer be a drawback.

Instead, it would become the guarantee of ultimate deterrence! One in front and one behind, one shield and one spear—the coordination was simply seamless.

"Yes, Brother Tian is right."

The curve of Lin Yin's mouth rose by an imperceptible sliver as she nodded gently. "With Lin Feng there, I can charge up with peace of mind."

"Hahaha! That's the spirit!"

Lin Tian laughed heartily, feeling that the future was bright.

With the hero Lin Yin who could stand on her own, the Ethereal Divine Guard Lin Kong with infinite potential, and the terrifying 'Moon-Gazing Strike' combo skill...

The strength of Lintian City was climbing toward an awe-inspiring height at an unprecedented speed.

"Let's go back! First, we'll test Lin Yin's hero privileges and adjust the recruitment quotas for the Barracks. Then, let Lin Kong start planning the locations for the first batch of spatial markers!"

Lin Tian was in high spirits as he flipped onto his horse.

Although this place had been ravaged by pollution and the environment was a bit lacking, the area was large enough and monsters spawned frequently.

Even though it was cleared out now, who knew if something else would pop out from some nook or cranny later? More importantly, it was completely under his control and relatively isolated from the outside world.

"From now on, this will be our second Barracks—no, it's a secret training ground and resource reserve!"

To facilitate management and travel...

He had the newly promoted Lin Kong select a stable node within the alternate dimension and construct a small two-way teleportation gate between it and a hidden corner of Lintian City's outer city.

This thing consumed less energy than the large ones, had good concealment, and was convenient for travel, making it perfect for a lord like him who needed to come over for "work inspections" or emergency troop deployments from time to time.

After making the arrangements and leaving the necessary generals in charge of reorganization and defense...

Lin Tian took the remaining five million troops and returned to Lintian City in a grand procession through the newly stabilized main passage.

Returning to his familiar territory, even the smell of gunpowder seemed to have faded slightly.

Lin Tian didn't stop to rest, immediately throwing himself into a new round of "troop explosive growth" and integration.

First, naturally, was replenishing the troops.

Although they had won that bloody battle earlier, they had also lost many good men.

Looking at the casualty list, Lin Tian couldn't help but feel a bit stifled, but that was the nature of war.

Through the lord core, he filled the depleted ranks, restoring each legion to full strength.