Chapter 226
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Chapter 226: True Meaning Diagram of Doppelgänger Cultivation, A Storm Arises
The powerful clans were never benevolent and overflowed with greed.
After Mu Lin demonstrated his power, these clans scrambled to gather information about him.
While some sought to curry favor and recruit him, most aimed to uncover his secrets.
They desperately wanted to know how this cold clan’s disciple skyrocketed in strength so quickly.
“A lucky break? A Dao Artifact? A True Lord’s inheritance? Or maybe freakish natural talent?”
Pure talent alone would only make them try harder to recruit him.
But if treasures or legacies were involved… Well, Mu Lin wouldn’t flaunt such advantages openly.
Even now, he’d taken precautions.
…
The clans dug deep. Reluctantly, their growing pile of intel forced them to admit one truth:
Mu Lin’s rise stemmed mostly from raw talent.
Well… They did find he’d gotten help. Dongfang Ya, Yan Yunyu, and Chu Lingluo had all backed him.
Thanks to their support, Mu Lin wasn’t short on resources.
With ample supplies and his extraordinary comprehension, his rapid progress made sense.
…
Armed with these facts and knowing Mu Lin had Dongfang Ya’s and the Demon Exorcism Division’s protection, many clans backed off.
Then came a bombshell report.
The Yan and Chu families, Mu Lin’s closest watchers, learned it first.
That day, the Yan family’s Fourth Elder and rising star Yan Zhanpeng huddled in private discussion.
Their topic? Using Yan Yunyu to form an alliance against Yuhu Academy’s Blood Cherry and Huameng.
Their problem? How to make Mu Lin surrender Leadership.
“Strong-arm tactics won’t work. He’s not desperate enough to marry Yunyu.”
Yan Zhanpeng suggested, “What about resources? Cold clan disciples always hunger for them.”
The Fourth Elder rubbed his chin.
“At Anping Taoist Palace, Mu Lin partnered with Yunyu for resources. Enough bribes might make him ditch fame and help us. But Yunyu needs to build her own influence too.”
Yan Zhanpeng shrugged lightly. “She’ll marry out eventually.”
The Fourth Elder nodded, about to agree—
BANG! The door crashed open. A panting Yan family member stumbled in.
The Fourth Elder’s face darkened.
“This unseemly rush—”
The youth cut him off, words tumbling out.
“Elders, something major has happened! We’ve uncovered the secret behind Mu Lin’s rapid growth in strength.”
“What?!”
Hearing this, both the four clan elders of the Yan family and Yan Zhanpeng were startled.
“Was it due to a spiritual weapon, the inheritance of a powerful being, or perhaps a ten-thousand-year spirit herb?”
Yan Zhanpeng was the first to ask. The four clan elders, advanced in age, found it difficult to improve their strength even if they uncovered secrets.
Yan Zhanpeng was different—young and self-proclaimed as a prodigy, he saw a chance to gain advantages from Mu Lin.
The young man shook his head. “None of those. Mu Lin relies on a technique—the Substitute Paper Figure technique!”
At these words, the four clan elders and Yan Zhanpeng all furrowed their brows.
“Substitute Paper Figure? I’m familiar with that technique. It has its uses but is mainly for self-preservation. How could it aid cultivation? Are you certain you’re not mistaken?”
“Absolutely not. We discovered Mu Lin’s early progress was unremarkable. From sensing to drawing in energy to awakening, it took him thirty days—a mediocre pace. Even I trained faster.”
“His real breakthrough came when he mastered the Substitute Paper Figure technique. Through imaginative discussions, he grasped the clone cultivation method.”
The young man’s voice dripped with envy:
“His clones don’t just fight—they cultivate… multiple clones working together!”
*Crack!*
Yan Zhanpeng’s grip shattered the teacup on the table, his composure crumbling.
Multiple times the training speed—even a self-proclaimed genius like him couldn’t ignore this.
But as he thought this was Mu Lin’s limit, the youth’s next words froze his blood.
“That’s not all. Mu Lin’s current training speed is twenty to thirty times an ordinary person’s—without counting resource boosts.”
“Impossible!”
The shocking claim cracked Yan Zhanpeng’s usually controlled voice. The four clan elders stared in disbelief.
The young man shrugged. “I know it’s unbelievable, but it’s true. You’re aware of Yuhu Academy’s Time Tower? Its time flows three to five times faster.”
“Humans avoid it due to lifespan costs, but clones have no such limits. Multiple paper figures stacked with accelerated training…”
Yan Zhanpeng connected the dots before the explanation finished.
“It fits! No wonder that nobody from a humble background cultivates so fast! His speed only increased after joining Yuhu Academy—it all aligns!”
Every detail confirmed the truth. Yan Zhanpeng’s eyes burned with greed—the clone method’s power overwhelmed his restraint.
Yet he knew seizing it alone was impossible. He turned to the elders.
“Fourth Elder, this technique must become our Yan family’s legacy.”
Both Yan Zhanpeng and the elders coveted it.
“Agreed, but obtaining it won’t be easy. The Dongfang and Chu families, Demon Exorcism Division, Yuhu Academy, Canglong Legion, Ge family… all watch this technique like vultures.”
“Rash action would gift rivals the technique and earn us Mu Lin’s enmity. The method’s valuable, but provoking the man who unlocked clone cultivation’s secrets? Unwise.”
After some thought, Yan Zhanpeng had to admit the intertwined relationships between powerful clans made Mu Lin impossible to control easily.
While they frowned, pondering how to obtain the True Meaning Diagram of doppelgänger cultivation without conflict, the young man nearby spoke up: "Clan Leader, Brother Zhanpeng, there’s no need. This cultivation method is easy to get… Mu Lin didn’t hide it. He’s announced he’ll trade the True Meaning Diagram of doppelgänger cultivation for resources."
“???”
“He’s insane!”
At first, both Yan Zhanpeng and the four clan elders couldn’t believe it. If they possessed such a powerful cultivation method, they’d guard it fiercely, never letting others learn it. Even clan members wouldn’t get access—only their own sons might have a slim chance.
They couldn’t grasp Mu Lin’s reasoning.
But soon, the elder clan elder understood. He nodded. "…Smart move. He can’t hide or protect this method. Hoarding it would only bring disaster. Releasing it earns him vast resources."
He added with admiration: "To willingly give up such a treasure shows remarkable judgment. Mu Lin will accomplish great things."
The elder stood abruptly, heading out to discuss the True Meaning Diagram’s sale.
On the way, learning Yan Yunyu handled the Diagram’s sale, joy lit his face. "Excellent! Yunyu honors the Yan family! She deserves grand rewards!"
With Yan Zhanpeng, he rushed to Four Seas Pavilion—where Yan Yunyu gathered resources for Mu Lin.
As expected, the place overflowed with powerful clans, nobles, and merchants who’d heard of clone cultivation.
Before entering, a furious shout darkened the elder’s mood: "Yan Yunyu, remember your place! You’re a Yan!"
The elder pushed through the crowd. Several Yan offspring surrounded Yan Yunyu, pressuring her.
Yan Yunyu lounged casually, showing no stress—but her eyes chilled. "I’m a Yan, yes. Also Mu brother’s wife."
"Then hand over the True Meaning Diagram! It belongs to the Yans!"
Yan Yunyu scoffed. "Why? I’m a Yan—you clearly aren’t."
"Ridiculous! I’m Fifth Branch, higher-ranked than you! Stop dodging—give me the Diagram or else—"
The speaker froze as Yan Yunyu looked past him. "Elder, you’re here! Imposters claim to be Yans—punish them."
Yan Yongwang turned, paling. The clan elder and Yan Zhanpeng stood behind him.
His heart sank. With Yan Zhanpeng present, seizing the Diagram became impossible—hence his earlier haste.
‘Bitch, die!’
Failing to get the Diagram, Yan Yongwang burned with hatred for Yan Yunyu. He didn’t grasp the danger—or the truth in her words.
