Douluo Dalu: Golden Spirit Tree

Chapter 89: A test of one’s character?
It was two days later when Lin Yi woke up.

With a groan, Lin Yi covered his forehead and slowly stood up.

A clone handed over a glass of water. Lin Yi took it and drank it in one gulp. Only then did he feel that the splitting headache was relieved a lot.

Seeing that his clones were all in the house, Lin Yi's expression couldn't help but become a little gloomy.

"Let's talk about it. This is not a solution."

"Why don't we just separate the time intervals and have each clone pass on their memories in turn?"

“It can also shorten the transmission interval.”

"That's right. By staggering the delivery and increasing the frequency, we should be able to minimize the impact."

"No, every memory transfer is a disturbance, whether it's for the original body or the clone."

"Indeed, the clone's responsibility is to study and comprehend things. Interference is the most unacceptable. Once the spiritual light dissipates, it will take a long time to catch it again."

"Furthermore, one of us will inevitably enter a deep state of comprehension. In that case, the comprehension time will be even longer, and the accumulated memories will be so vast that it is unimaginable. The main body will simply not be able to bear it."

"Then how about we comprehend another method to enhance our body's endurance?"

"It's very difficult. I don't know how long it will take to comprehend it. Moreover, what we have comprehended now is already very time-consuming. No one has the time to comprehend this kind of method."

"Why not just create another clone?"

"Wouldn't it be even more detrimental to the original body if another clone was created to comprehend other methods? Wouldn't that just add insult to injury?"

"That's right. We created clones to save time. As we transfer more memories, this method will also need to be upgraded. But it's just drinking poison to quench thirst. I don't agree with it."

"That's really brainless!"

"This situation is not what I want to see. If you have any solution, please tell me!"

Seeing that his clone actually started to quarrel, Lin Yi was helpless.

"Everyone calm down first, there is always a solution..."

"It's because of you, a useless piece of shit, that we're in this situation now!"

"Yes, it's all because of you!"

"Huh?" Lin Yi didn't expect that just when he gave some advice, one of his clones would directly fire at him.

"I've rebelled against you, and you still dare to say that about me?"

The clone just sneered, and Lin Yi became even more angry when he saw this.

"Haha, okay, little guy, come over here first."

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from Lin Yi's spiritual space.

Lin Yi finally suppressed his anger and glared at his clones, "I'll deal with you when I come back!"

After saying that, Lin Yi sat cross-legged on the bed. With a slight movement of his consciousness, he arrived in the spiritual space.

"Greetings, Master Yi."

"Master, what do you want from me?"

"Since you are pitiful, I will help you think of a solution."

Lin Yi was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up with ecstasy, "Master, do you have a way to resolve the memory shock brought by the clone?"

"No." The God of Light answered simply.

Lin Yi silently clenched his fists. He had reason to suspect that this cheap master was tired of him and was making fun of him.

The God of Light chuckled a few times, "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. I really don't have any solution, but Ilex does."

"Dead Soul, I leave it to you?"

Electrolux smiled and nodded, "Leave it to me."

Lin Yi looked at Alex in confusion, "Master Yi, has your memory recovered?"

Ilex nodded gently, "With the help of the light, I've recovered a little bit, but I can't use any of my lost memories to help you."

Listening to the hidden pride in Electrolux's words, Lin Yi felt a little hope in his heart and looked at Electrolux with some anticipation.

"I've been thinking about a lot of things these past few days. I'm indeed a magician and I know a little bit about all kinds of magic, but I'm best at necromancy and soul magic."

"Undead? Soul?" Lin Yi's eyes lit up.

Alex had been observing Lin Yi's expression. He saw that after hearing about the necromancy, Lin Yi showed no fear or disgust, but he also did not show any yearning. He was just a little moved when he heard the word "soul".

Feeling slightly relieved, Alex asked, "What do you think of hearing that I'm good at necromancy?"

Lin Yi's respectful tone was casual, and he said nonchalantly: "Very good, Master Yi is indeed extraordinary."

Electrolux paused. He had reason to suspect that Lin Yi was coaxing him. Did Lin Yi think that he asked this question in order to get praise?

He is the great Holy God of the Dead, Scourge of the Undead, Ilex, does he need praise?!

Unable to help but look dark, Alex said, "I'm asking about your attitude towards necromancy!"

Lin Yi sighed, "Mr. Yi, please listen to me first and see if what I say is right."

"The reason you asked me this question is simply to test my character and determine if you can pass on this method to me. If I'm right, your method either looks evil or uses it in an evil way. In short, it doesn't seem like a good person after using it, but it's extremely powerful. You're afraid of passing it on to someone with bad intentions and causing harm, so you're reluctant to teach it easily. You want to test my character first before making a decision. Am I right?"

After Lin Yi finished speaking, he looked at Alex confidently. He was familiar with the tricks of the other world and knew everything about them.

Elekston paused before saying, "You think too much."

"Huh?" Lin Yi was startled, then realized that this was Ilex continuing to test him. He said helplessly, "Don't worry, Mr. Yi. Although I don't know the specifics of necromancy, I don't have any opinions on power itself. Power doesn't distinguish between good and evil. It's only people who distinguish between good and evil."

Electrolux smiled helplessly and said, "You really misunderstood..."

"It's true that I, the old man, will observe his character if I want to pass on my teachings, but how can you think that observation is just a few simple questions?"

"what?"

Seeing Lin Yi's surprise, Alex smiled and said, "I no longer remember my age, but I must have thousands of years. With thousands of years of experience, I believe I can judge people fairly well. As for your questions, you must have read too many storybooks." "In my recovered memories, there are three copies of my inheritance. Two of them have already been passed down. I do intend to pass the third on to you. As for observing your character, I began the moment I laid eyes on you."

"Your words, actions, martial spirit, and path are all telling me what kind of person you are. Moreover, there is light here, which will also tell me what your character is like."

"Then... then why are you asking me about my views on necromancy?"

Electrolux smiled helplessly, "Just asking, interest is the best teacher. If you don't like it, why should I force you?"

Lin Yi was a little surprised, "Is it that simple?"

"It's that simple."

Lin Yi suddenly felt very embarrassed. He wanted to pretend, but he never expected that he would get himself into trouble...

Alex looked at Lin Yi, who was eager to escape immediately, and smiled. "So, little Lin Yi, are you willing to follow my teachings and learn the magic of the dead?"

Lin Yi looked at the God of Light standing beside him, his eyes asking for help.

"If you want to learn, then learn. I have already made arrangements with the Undead. Besides, you are the disciple I snatched away from you, so it's okay."

Lin Yi nodded and bowed to Alex, performing the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows. "Disciple Lin Yi, I pay my respects to Master."

Electrolux accepted Lin Yi's greeting and laughed, "Okay, okay, get up."

After Lin Yi stood up, Electrolux said, "Don't rush to start learning. Your clone method is quite interesting. Let's solve the hidden dangers first."

Lin Yi nodded, "Master, please teach me."

Ilex nodded with a smile, "Actually, your clone method is already mature, but your use and control of mental power is still too crude, so this situation occurred."

Lin Yi was stunned. Ever since he started practicing, he had never neglected the training of control. Not to mention students at the same level, even students at the Soul Emperor level could not see Lin Yi's back in terms of control alone.

Just talking about the soul skills that Lin Yi created himself, they basically achieved their effects through the difficult control of soul power and mental power.

And the reason why the third soul skill, 'Golden Tribulation' can achieve the effect of tempering the body is because of Lin Yi's exquisite control.

But now, Electrolux actually said that his application and control were rough, and Lin Yi was a little dissatisfied.

As if he could see that Lin Yi was dissatisfied, Alex raised his hand and pointed. In front of Lin Yi, a trace of mental power began to extend to the limit, and in an instant, it constructed a mysterious model that was so complex that it was dazzling.

And all this was achieved by Alex using a trace of Lin Yi's mental power, just that trace!
Lin Yi was stunned. Is it really possible to achieve such strong control?

I am now just a four-ringed small soul master, in the realm of tangible and intangible spiritual realm. Alex's spirit is a real spiritual consciousness. If spiritual consciousness can do it, can the tangible and intangible also do it?

"This is what I did when I was your age." Alex's words shattered all of Lin Yi's hopes and trampled on the pride of Lin Yi's genius since childhood.

Just to remind his disciple, Alex stopped attacking and began to teach him instead, "When you can reach my level, the memory shock of those clones will be nothing to you."

"The moment the memories are transmitted, you can quickly browse through them and extract the memories you need. As for the useless ones, you can simply discard them. At the same time, your mental strength, or the endurance of your soul, will also be greatly improved. At that time, your method of clone creation will be truly successful."

"Before this, do not use this clone technique to such an extent again. Constantly exceeding your mental endurance will cause subtle damage to your soul, which will be detrimental in the future."

Lin Yi slowly recovered from the blow and nodded in agreement.

Then Lin Yi suddenly remembered something and asked, "Master Guangming, how can we remove the trick Tang San used on Master Mu?"

The God of Light was slightly startled, his eyes shifting as he looked at Lin Yi and asked, "Are you sure you want to remove Tang San's technique for Moon? Do you know that if Tang San notices this technique after it's removed, and he's determined to investigate what's going on here, even with me and the Ancient Golden Tree shielding you from the elements, there's a high chance that Tang San will notice you."

"You are already the last hope of this Douluo plane. Tang San's method has little effect on Moon En, not to mention that Moon En's life span is already short. You just need to turn a blind eye and pretend that you don't know about this. You can buy yourself a little more time. Why not do it?"

"As a disciple, how can you act like this!" Lin Yi refused immediately.

"You stubborn fool! Do you know what will happen to you if Tang San finds you? If he kills you outright, that's fine, but he might control your soul and make you unconsciously loyal to him. Every Divine King-level giant has the power to play with souls. Do you want to live a life worse than death like that?!"

After a long while, Lin Yi finally said slowly, "Master Guangming, I understand what you said, and I understand your concern for me. However, Master Mu is also my master. If I didn't know this before, it would be fine. I could appease my conscience, but now I know!"

"As a disciple, knowing that my master was being plotted against, yet remaining indifferent, this is inconsistent with my light and my justice."

"It's certainly not something you, a disciple of the God of Light, should do."

Lin Yi's tone was calm, but anyone could hear the firmness in his words.

The God of Light suddenly chuckled, "Very good, you passed."

"what?"

"Master, is this another test?"

"What, do you have any objections?"

"I wouldn't dare. Master has his own considerations when he acts. How dare a disciple be disrespectful?"

"Hmph!" The God of Light snorted lightly, raised his hand and pointed, and a golden light spot penetrated into the center of Lin Yi's eyebrows, which combined with the previous golden pattern on Lin Yi's eyebrows, added to his charm.

"Alright, when I first discovered it, I had already removed the influence that Moon had on me. It should be able to avoid Tang San's perception."

"What I just gave you is the Light Body Nourishment Method, which has a certain tempering effect on your body. I also gave you the Light Healing Method as well. Work hard, and when you reach the Six-ring Soul Emperor, I will pass on the Divine Position Assessment to you. Then, with my help, you will definitely be able to defeat that two-faced villain Tang San!"

"Thank you, Master, for the Dharma." Lin Yi bowed respectfully.

then……

"Divine position assessment? There are strength restrictions in the divine position assessment?"

The God of Light said disdainfully, "My teacher is the God of Light, so I am different from ordinary gods."

Lin Yi nodded obediently. Regarding these insignificant matters, Lin Yi would not argue with the God of Light and ask questions like what was the difference between the positions of the God of Light. Especially after knowing that the God of Light was a real goddess, Lin Yi dared not argue.

After all, the consequences of angering a god, especially a goddess, are unpredictable.

Alex on the side just watched with a smile. Although he was not as old as the God of Light, his state of mind was much better. Seeing what was happening in front of him, he just felt a little warm.

After a long pause, Ilex said, "Alright, go and perfect your skills first. When you have free time, come to me. With your current mental strength, you are already capable of learning magic."

"I am proficient in undead and soul magic. I think this will give you more maneuvers when you face that so-called Sea God in the future."

"Yes, then I will go there..."

(End of this chapter)