Choosing a Clone

"With that in mind, I don't just need to consider my clones. I also need to think about Eternal Divine Brain No. 1."

"After all, Eternal Divine Brain No. 1 is the main brain, the most important one. If I want it to keep upgrading, I'll need more advanced technology. Most importantly, I'll need someone who understands technology to research upgrades for No. 1."

"In that case, my second clone needs to be one that understands technology. If I remember correctly, there's an Immortal Level Machine Race spaceship on Earth."

In this world, comprehension was extremely important, and Eternal Divine Brain No. 1 was essentially a comprehension talent that could grow.

The higher Eternal Divine Brain No. 1's level, the greater Li Xin's comprehension became. With powerful comprehension, wouldn't improving his strength be a breeze?

It was thanks to Eternal Divine Brain No. 1 that Li Xin had successfully cultivated the Genetic Origin Energy Cultivation Method in one minute, despite previously failing to grasp even its basics after more than twenty days.

Even with the SSS-rank Heaven-Breaking Sword Technique, he had reached its highest level in just a few hours, raising his body's force amplification to fivefold.

When he began studying secret techniques and comprehending domains and laws in the future, comprehension would become even more important. That was why he had to plan ahead for Eternal Divine Brain No. 1.

The Machine Race possessed the most advanced technology in the universe. Even humanity's Virtual Universe Company couldn't compare. If he had a Machine Race clone, he wouldn't need to worry about upgrading No. 1.

He could even have Eternal Divine Brain No. 2 develop and evolve toward the Machine Race in the future. With Eternal Divine Brain No. 1's support, researching all kinds of heaven-defying technological weapons and building the strongest technological army would be well within reach.

After all, as one of the Six Great Peak Races, the Machine Race possessed strength comparable to the Human Race.

"Huh? My genetic origin energy is about to break through!"

While he was thinking about his clones, he noticed the genetic origin energy in his dantian beginning to expand continuously. This was clearly a sign of an imminent breakthrough!

He immediately focused on gathering his power, steadily compressing and condensing the genetic origin energy that had been spreading and colliding. It gathered into a planet-like celestial body of genetic origin energy, suspended within his dantian and radiating a unique energy field.

The breakthrough in his martial strength transformed his body once again, bringing it closer to perfection.

The sensation of his life transforming was utterly intoxicating. Before he knew it, another three days had passed.

Meanwhile, Li Xin's figure slowly began to disappear. No, rather than disappearing, it was gradually becoming concealed, until his body could no longer be seen with the naked eye, as though he had turned completely invisible.

"I didn't expect to awaken a light-attribute ability after reaching the Planetary Level, let alone blazing light force."

"Blazing light greatly boosts my speed when genetic origin energy covers my entire body. Generally, at Planet Level 1, it can increase my speed to Planet Level 3."

"Besides that, blazing light force can also be applied to weapons to enhance my attack power, likewise raising it from Planet Level 1 to around Planet Level 3."

After testing his ability, Li Xin felt neither disappointed nor pleasantly surprised.

It was an ordinary, perfectly normal ability-not particularly strong, but not weak either.

He didn't dwell on it, though. After all, the abilities awakened when genetic origin energy reached the Planetary Level generally weren't very useful.

Ultimately, comprehending domains, studying laws, and learning secret techniques remained the best ways to improve his strength.

"The upgraded Eternal Divine Brain contains a wealth of information on how to upgrade it further. Improving it will require scientific research in those areas. Once I get a Machine Race clone, I'll have him handle that."

A vast amount of knowledge had appeared within the Eternal Divine Brain this time. Merely skimming through it had taken him most of a day. If he actually tried to research it, he would need at least several years. He didn't have that much time to spare.

He had already made his plans. His human clone would primarily focus on growing stronger, while the other branches of technology would be left to his future clones.

"I didn't expect the upgraded Eternal Divine Furnace to be this powerful. Before, it could only absorb biological energy, but now it can absorb every kind of energy in the universe."

After browsing the information about the Eternal Divine Furnace in his mind, Li Xin discovered that this new version was far more powerful than the previous one.

The new Eternal Divine Furnace could absorb not only biological energy, but also nonbiological energy, such as electricity, nuclear energy, solar energy, cosmic energy, and more.

In short, there was no energy the Eternal Divine Furnace couldn't absorb.

This version of the Eternal Divine Furnace also distinguished between parent and subsidiary furnaces. Subsidiary furnaces could supply the parent furnace with an endless stream of energy, while the parent furnace could control them completely.

That meant he could produce unlimited subsidiary furnaces and transport them throughout the universe, where they would absorb energy and continuously supply it to the parent furnace.

When that happened, he would receive an endless supply of energy without even having to do anything himself. It was simply perfect!

After discovering this information, he immediately began placing orders on Limit Home for the various materials needed to upgrade the Eternal Divine Furnace and manufacture subsidiary furnaces.

"Looks like my own research skills are far too poor. It took me twenty days just to build the parent Eternal Divine Furnace, and I haven't even made a single subsidiary furnace."

Li Xin couldn't help sighing as he looked at the newly constructed Eternal Divine Furnace before him.

"I should go home first. I'm sure plenty of people are getting impatient!"

There was now only one day left before the month-long seclusion he had announced came to an end. As a newly advanced Planetary Level expert, he naturally needed to show himself.

With that, he tidied himself up, put on casual clothes, and left the laboratory with the Eternal Divine Brain robot, returning to the Li Family home.

"Dad, I'm back!"

With his strength, Li Xin slipped soundlessly into the living room, where everyone in the Li Family had already gathered.

They all knew Li Xin was returning today, so they had come early to wait for him.

"Xin, you're finally back!"

Seeing his son appear, Li Houming couldn't help breathing a sigh of relief. Over the past month, he had finally come to understand just how much influence a Beyond War God-level expert wielded.

Even though Li Xin never showed himself, his reputation alone had brought the Li Family untold benefits.

Yet Li Houming hadn't dared accept any of the countless favors offered by other factions, afraid that an unwitting mistake might cause trouble for his son.

Now that his son had appeared, the anxiety weighing on his heart finally eased.

"Well done, Xin. Your uncles are proud of you!"

Li Xin's third uncle, Li Houzhong, patted his shoulder and spoke with heartfelt satisfaction.

Previously, as the strongest member of the Li Family, he had practically supported the entire family single-handedly. Back when they faced the Liu Family's threats, the pressure on him had been enormous.

More than anyone, he had hoped the younger generation would amount to something so he could finally take a breather.

Now Li Xin had grown strong and even become a Beyond War God-level expert. At last, the burden of the Li Family had been lifted from his shoulders.

"Third Uncle, you supported this family all these years. From now on, I'll protect it, and it'll only grow larger and more prosperous!"

Li Xin spoke earnestly. He had once enjoyed his family's protection. Now that he had grown strong, he would naturally shelter them in return.

In this world, the relatives within his family were the only people worthy of his trust. They were also the most precious treasure of his life!

"Hahahaha! Xin, you've grown stronger, and you've grown up too. Unlike those younger cousins of yours-not one of them has done as well as you."

"You little brats, what are you standing around for? Hurry over and greet your eldest cousin!"

Li Xin's second uncle, Li Houyi, came over, dragging Li Xin's younger cousins along. They had once gotten along very well with Li Xin.

Now, however, they seemed somewhat distant. Even though Li Xin had reined in his aura, his status as a Beyond War God expert still intimidated them.

"Big Brother!"

Only with their second uncle pulling them along did Li Xin's two younger cousins approach.

"Li Ding, Li Xiang, it's only been half a year. How come you two seem so different? You've gotten as shy as girls."

Seeing his two younger cousins, Li Xin couldn't help laughing.

They had always gotten along wonderfully as children, playing and bathing together. Seeing his old buddies acting like this made him laugh despite himself.

"You're the one who's like a girl! We've just become mature and composed, that's all."

Seeing that Li Xin was still the same as before, Li Ding and Li Xiang finally relaxed. Their fear of his strength diminished considerably, and before long, they were back to being the close buddies they had always been.

Watching Li Xin interact so warmly with his cousins, Li Houming and the other elders were deeply pleased.

"Xin, the people who came to visit earlier brought a lot of gifts. I didn't accept any, but they left them all in one of the rooms in our villa. What do you think we should do with them?"

Li Houming asked.

"Dad, since they're gifts, just accept them all. It's no big deal."

As the saying went, when faced with sugar-coated bullets, eat the sugar coating and fire the bullets back.

"Oh, Dad, a lot of people have arrived outside. I'll go meet them, then leave you to receive them afterward."

News of Li Xin's return today had spread long ago, so many factions had sent representatives to visit him. Naturally, he had to go out and meet them.

But he would only meet them briefly. All the visitors below the Planetary Level would be left to his father to entertain.

The only person he would personally receive was the sole Planetary Level expert among the visitors.