"You mean him? He's not Lu Chen. He's just Lu Chen's first avatar that has gained self-awareness. That's why he looks exactly like Lu Chen," Wind Dragon said softly, glancing back at the figure. "If you want to call him Little Lu, that wouldn't be wrong either." "So this is the clone that appeared before?" Jun Laoye frowned as he studied the identical avatar. "It's uncanny. If it hadn't been for his reaction with the spirit stones, I wouldn't have used the Heavenly Lightning Eye to examine him." "I'm not surprised you wouldn't be able to tell otherwise. Aside from having independent consciousness, all their techniques are identical." As the lingering spell effects faded, the real Lu Chen returned, clapping his hands lightly as he led the Good and Evil Corpses to stand before the first avatar. He looked at Jun Laoye and said softly, "Aside from him, there are two others. Right now, we're the same. See if you can figure out which one is the real me." "Lu-gege, are you done over there?" Nantian Wan'er ran over without hesitation, stopping beside the original Lu Chen with a bright smile. "I knew right away. I wanted to tell him this was your avatar, but they wouldn't stop interrupting me." "Wan'er, you're clever. Leave the rest to me," Lu Chen said warmly, ruffling her hair with a smile. The three avatars mirrored his gesture, their eyes flickering with curiosity before quickly returning to calm. "Original, is this what 'fond of' means?" the first avatar asked softly, looking at Lu Chen. "What exactly is 'fond of'? Can you explain it to me?" "What is 'fond of'? Well..." Lu Chen scratched his head with an awkward smile. "Honestly, I don't really know either. I once asked grandpa, but he got kidnapped before he could explain, sigh..." "Idiot Lu Chen. No wonder this avatar keeps obsessing over those words. He's inherited your typical thick-headed stubbornness," Wind Dragon's phantom sneered. "Such a promising avatar, wasted." Lu Chen rolled his eyes at the phantom. Just then, a stone chunk dropped onto his head, causing him to curse in his mind. @#￥%! He then muttered in frustration, "Why do you even remember this? After all those years trapped in the illusion realm, I've already figured out the matters between men and women." "Oh? So you've figured it out? Then tell me. What is 'fond of'?" Wind Dragon asked with a mocking grin. "You still don't know, do you?" "I know... fond of... fond of means..." Lu Chen scratched his head again, unable to put it into words. At last, he only managed a sheepish grin. "It's simple. I'll figure it out someday." The three avatars copied his every gesture, hoping to grasp the meaning of 'fond of' through his actions. "Four bosses, all sitting the same way? How is this possible?" Nantian Yijian shouted, rushing forward. "They're exactly alike! Which one is the real boss?" "Are these truly independent clones? How could a cultivator at the Qi Regulation Realm possibly manage this?" Jun Laoye's frown deepened as he studied the four identical Lu Chens. "From what I know, on the continent, such techniques are sect treasures, usually only accessible after transcending to immortality." "We weren't created through techniques. Using common continental terms, you could call me the Self Corpse or Me Corpse," the first avatar explained to Jun Laoye. "As for these two, they're the Good Corpse and Evil Corpse. But their minds are still muddled, so they can't converse with you yet." The Good and Evil Corpses stood behind Lu Chen, nodding faintly in semi-understanding. "Self, Good, Evil... Corpses? Weren't those mentioned in that lost secret art?" Jun Laoye looked at Lu Chen in astonishment. "Could this be the legendary Reverse Execution of the Three Corpses? That's a technique only possible at the Earth Core Realm. Without powerful laws, even with the manual, it would be impossible to cultivate." "They're only similar in concept, not true Three Corpses," Lu Chen explained as he picked up the Hunyuan Greatsword. "It's a technique I studied before. Once I reach advanced mastery, there is a chance I can create independent avatars." He paused, then continued, "Normally, this would only happen at the Earth Core Realm. But in the secret realm, my Divine Psyche Incarnation was strengthened, which sped up the process. It does come at a cost, though. For now, they're still weak and nowhere near those that would be formed by the real Three Corpses art." "I see... I've really missed out on too much," Jun Laoye said, sighing in mock despair. Yet his eyes betrayed his doubt. He clearly didn't believe the secret realm explanation and suspected Lu Chen had sect or family support. After all, the resources he obtained in the secret realm alone wouldn't allow him to create avatars so quickly. By now, Nantian Yijian had carefully observed all four Lu Chens. "This is amazing... I've never heard of anything like it." He stepped up beside Lu Chen and whispered, "Boss, you're incredible. To think you've already created avatars at the Qi Regulation Realm. That makes four against one in battle. I'm so jealous! When will I get to have my own avatars?" "Hahaha, you'll definitely have your own in the future. We'll all get them. For now, here are some basic manuals for you." Lu Chen laughed heartily as he tossed the manuals in his hands to Jun Laoye and Nantian Yijian. "Spear Combat Technique? Lightning Palm?" Jun Laoye caught them and flipped through a few pages before frowning. "These techniques are far too low-tier." The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⁂𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⁂𝕟𝕖𝕥 "The ranks of enchanted treasures run from Divine, Heaven, Human, down to Earth, with Divine at the top. Even if you can't get Heaven or Human Tier, at least bring me something Earth Tier. These don't even qualify. Even my divine ability spear could outclass them by miles." "Didn't Uncle Jun forbid you from using higher-tier techniques? These are just to tide you over for now. They're simple, but you can master them quickly," Lu Chen chuckled softly at Jun Laoye's disdainful expression. "Besides, this is only the first floor of the Scripture Hall. It's normal not to have Earth Tier techniques here. If you want higher ones, they'll be upstairs." "Then let's hurry up. Second Uncle doesn't let me use our family techniques, and I can barely hold back anymore." Jun Laoye tucked the manuals into his arms and prepared to rush to the second floor. "By the way, Little Jian, what did you get? Show me." "How to Better Control Spirit Qi... Boss, why would you give me this?" Nantian Yijian looked at the manual helplessly. "Isn't this something every beginner studies when they first join the sect? I'm already close to the Qi Regulation Realm, and now I'm supposed to learn this?" "Your foundation still isn't solid enough. Study it carefully, and you'll definitely be able to draw out more flying swords." Lu Chen patted his shoulder with a smile. "Alright, put the manuals away. I've found a way up. If you really want higher-tier techniques, I'll help you pick some once we're upstairs." "Ugh... fine. I'll study properly this time. But you'd better get me those high-tier techniques later!" Nantian Yijian grumbled as he put away How to Better Control Spirit Qi and got ready to follow Lu Chen into the Scripture Hall's core area. Just then, the avatar spoke, "Original, I need to discuss something with you." "Hm? What is it?" Lu Chen turned to him, puzzled. "We're on the same side here. Just say it." "This is important. Let's speak privately. I'll transmit it first," The avatar looked at Lu Chen and sent a compressed voice transmission. "The minds of the Good and Evil Selves have begun to awaken. Send them into the small world first. Grandpa Feng can guide them in cultivating techniques, which will help their awareness grow faster." "Hm? That works too," Lu Chen replied through voice transmission. He gathered spirit qi with both hands, pretending to disperse the avatars in front of Jun Laoye, while secretly sending the two of them into the small world to nurture their consciousness. "By the way, one more thing..." the avatar said as he watched Lu Chen's actions. "Original, it's time to give us names. Only with names can we truly be recognized by heaven and earth." "A name?" Lu Chen paused, deep in thought. "What should I call them?" At that moment, Wind Dragon emerged from the Hunyuan Greatsword. "Little Lu, names should carry meaning. The Heavenly Dao may be gone, but the laws of heaven and earth remain. A name is vital to their future growth. "Ever since cultivators first appeared on the continent, names have carried weight. For avatars, it's even more crucial. Having a name is how they truly exist in this world." Wind Dragon circled the avatar once before returning to perch on Lu Chen's head."It's best to embed one of your own traits into their names. That way, heaven and earth will recognize them more easily, and in cultivation, they'll be able to receive heaven and earth's blessings more readily." "So that's how it is... even names can draw blessings from the world. Then I'll have to think carefully," Lu Chen stroked his chin, gazing at the three avatars. "But... What kind of names should I give them? Wind Dragon, you know me best. What traits of mine could I use?"