In response to Chen Lin's question, Yun Xiumian curled her lip. "There are countless terrifying divine abilities and secret arts. Why would they all have so many restrictions? But it depends on the strength of the caster's own soul. The stronger the soul, the more clones they can control. Exceed that limit, and they'll suffer a backlash. It's even possible for the target to usurp the host."
Chen Lin nodded.
That made sense. There had to be a limit, or Xuanyin True Lord would truly have been invincible.
Then, after a moment's thought, he asked, "If the main body of someone practicing this art dies, will their clones be affected?"
"No!"
Yun Xiumian answered with certainty.
"After someone cultivates this evil art, the Soul-Pulling Guide becomes the core of their divine soul. As long as even one Soul-Pulling Guide soul seal remains intact, they can be reborn in that clone. But their cultivation will only be that of the clone."
"Also!" she continued. "The caster can only inhabit one clone at a time. When the main consciousness isn't occupying the other clones, they can still live according to their own minds. It's just that repeated possession by the main consciousness will affect their emotions."
After briefly analyzing the secret art's advantages and disadvantages, Yun Xiumian asked suspiciously, "Where did you hear about this evil art? Has someone in this realm successfully cultivated it, or are you planning to cultivate it yourself?"
Chen Lin shook his head. "Not me. I encountered an enemy like that."
Yun Xiumian's expression changed. "Then you'd better be careful. Don't let him turn you into a clone, or I'll suffer along with you."
Then she thrust out her chest. "But as long as you keep me with you at all times, I'll protect you."
"What, you