This Clone skill doesn't seem very impressive at first glance; it creates Clone for others instead of Clone for yourself.
However, after studying it for a while, Ling Yi discovered the incredible power of this Clone skill.
Although the Clone was Clone for someone else, Clone was still under Ling Yi's command.
Clone can not only create Clone of people, but any living being can be used as a target for Clone.
Each Clone can be cloned into multiple Clone; the number of Clone Technique can be determined by Battle Power.
With Ling Yi's current Battle Power, he can create eight Clone for other targets.
The Clone possesses the original's memories and strength.
Most importantly, if the main body is immortal, the Clone will not perish; if the main body dies, the Clone will disintegrate.
For example, if Ling Yi were to split all 300,000 Nation-Protecting Army into Clone, it would be equivalent to Ling Yi having 2.4 million Clone Nation-Protecting Army.
Moreover, they are the indestructible Nation-Protecting Army; who can withstand them?
Forget about becoming emperor, he could rule the world.
For example, Ling Yi could simply Clone of court officials, imprison their original bodies, and let his Clone take their place. Wouldn't that make it easy for him to control the Da Zhou?
If the emperor were also Clone, wouldn't that be equivalent to directly controlling the entire world?
Of course, neither controlling the court nor controlling the world is what Ling Yi desires.
What Ling Yi truly wants is to control the plot.
"If we can control the plot, it will be much easier to make the plot fall apart later."
Whether it's feasible or not, we'll know once we try.
"The news of Zhao Yan's return should have spread by now, but the old emperor hasn't reacted at all. He probably didn't expect Zhao Yan to come back alive!"
Just then, a guard Haste came to Ling Yi's side.
"Your Highness, the imperial eunuch has arrived and is waiting in the front hall!"
"I can't be bothered to see them. Go and fetch the imperial edict, and send that eunuch away."
"This, Your Highness, the eunuch who delivers the imperial decree represents that person's face after all. Sending him away like this might cause some trouble."
"Why should I give face to someone who's plotting to kill me?"
"I understand, I'll go right away!"
A moment later, the guard retrieved the imperial edict. Ling Yi opened it, glanced at it, and couldn't help but laugh, "It seems tomorrow's morning court will be quite lively."
"Your Highness, do you need us to prepare anything?"
"No need. After tomorrow, the court will be under my control!"
A day passed quickly, and the next day, when it was already broad daylight, Ling Yi rode in a sedan chair from the mansion to the palace.
The morning court session begins at 6:00 AM and usually ends by 8:00 AM unless there are major events.
It was almost nine o'clock in the morning when Ling Yi finally set off from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
This is more than just being late.
However, Ling Yi believed that the morning court session was definitely not over yet.
After all, today's Protagonist is Zhao Yan, Prince Jun, the young Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
Without him, the Protagonist, on the scene, the play can't go on!
Inside the imperial palace of the Da Zhou Kingdom, the emperor, his hair now completely white and showing signs of aging, sat on the dragon throne, dressed in a golden dragon robe.
Although he was old and frail, he still exuded the aura of an emperor.
However, at this moment, the emperor, the princes who were allowed to attend court, and the court officials all looked grim.
The entire Wenwu, including the emperor, had to wait for Prince Jun for a full Shichen.
The morning court session has long since ended, yet there is still no sign of anyone.
This Prince Jun is becoming increasingly arrogant.
"The Duke of Zhenguo Prince Jun, is attending court." The high-pitched voice of the eunuch announcing the arrival at the door rang out.
Everyone, including the elderly emperor, was invigorated; they had finally arrived.
Ling Yi walked slowly into the main hall, one hand behind his back.
At this moment, Ling Yi was dressed in a black robe with a golden python engraved on it. As he walked, the golden python seemed to come alive, shining brightly.
Zhao Yan was handsome, tall and strong, and his presence Wushuang.
The moment he stepped into the main hall, the entire court, except for Ling Yi, paled in comparison.
Even the emperor's imposing presence paled in comparison to Ling Yi's, his aura weakened.
The old emperor looked at Ling Yi with barely concealed murderous intent in his eyes.
He felt even more worried; his biggest fear now was that Prince Jun would lose control.
Today's plan is also a test of Prince Jun's abilities, not a real attempt to Prince Jun.
After all, Prince Jun Knockback the Northern Barbarians in half a year and returned victorious, which further enhanced his popularity among the people.
If Prince Jun loses control, the consequences will be beyond his ability to bear.
However, what the old emperor didn't notice was that with each step Ling Yi took, the figures of the court officials in the hall would inexplicably flicker.
These court officials, seemingly Changes, were no longer the original entities, but rather Clone.
As for the court official himself, Ling Yi Heaven and Earth Teleportation him to an underground prison in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
By the time Ling Yi arrived at the front, all the court officials in the hall had already been replaced by Ling Yi.
"Your Majesty, this humble subject greets you!" Ling Yi said, looking at the old emperor.
This arrogant scene made the old Emperor Qi tremble involuntarily.
Before the old emperor could speak, Ling Yi spoke again, "Your Majesty, this humble subject brought back a wondrous beast from the Northern Barbarians!"
As Ling Yi spoke, he reached into his sleeve and a snow-white Rabbit appeared in Ling Yi hand.
Holding the Rabbit by its ears with one hand, and pointing at it with the other, Rabbit said, "This strange beast is the Legend true dragon."
"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, a true dragon. Without a true dragon by your side, something is always missing."
"Fortunately, this humble subject has been fortunate enough to find this true dragon for Your Majesty."
The Emperor Qi, his face ashen.
To point at Rabbit and call it a real dragon is utterly absurd.
Does this mean that Prince Jun is implying that he, the true Son of Heaven, is nothing more than a Rabbit in Prince Jun's hands, to be manipulated at will?
" Zhao Yan, how dare you! You actually dare to mock your father, using a rabbit to point at a dragon! Are you plotting a rebellion?"
The Second Prince Zhao Mo, was the first to step forward and reprimand him.
Oh, by the way, neither the emperor nor the princes were Clone, nor were they replaced.
It would be pointless to replace them as well.
"Second Prince, you're mistaken. What I hold in my hand is clearly a dragon, yet you call it a rabbit. Aren't you just calling a deer a horse?"
Good heavens, Ling Yi himself is calling a deer a horse, yet he's accusing the Second Prince of the same thing.
This goes beyond mere arrogance.
"Father, I firmly believe that Your Majesty will punish Prince Jun. To use a rabbit to point at a dragon is extremely disrespectful and a blatant act of deceiving the Emperor. His entire family should be exterminated," Zhao Mo said loudly, bowing to the old Emperor.
Logically, at this point, some of his faction's courtiers should have stood up to support his position.
But after waiting for a long time, there was still no movement.
He glanced back at several of the court officials, only to find that they didn't even look at him.
They all looked completely at ease, eyes downcast, heads bowed, saying nothing.
This made Zhao Mo's heart skip a beat. Damn it, what's wrong with these people? They promised to help him succeed today, and even if they couldn't kill Prince Jun, they would at least give him the upper hand.
But now, there's been no movement. Could it be that these people have betrayed them?
The atmosphere in the court immediately became awkward.
It's like performing a crosstalk routine; if there's a straight man, there also needs to be a supporting man.
But now, the straight man has quit and is pretending to be mute, which makes Zhao Mo very embarrassed.
"Second Prince, if your eyes are not well, go and get them treated. I have said that what I hold in my hands is the true dragon. If I say so, then so be it. What do you, my courtiers, think?" Ling Yi turned to look at all the courtiers.
" Wang Ying is wise; the dragon in his hands is naturally the real one!" an old courtier led the way.
The other court officials almost unanimously declared, " Wang Ying is wise; the one in his hands is undoubtedly the true dragon!"
Ling Yi laughed heartily, pointed to the Rabbit in his hand, and then pointed to Zhao Mo.
"The court officials are indeed discerning. Second Prince, there seems to be something wrong with your eyes. You should see the imperial physician when you get back, lest it become a chronic condition."
"It wouldn't be good to go blind in the future!"
Zhao Mo looked up and exchanged a glance with the old emperor, only to see the old emperor, pale-faced, shake his head slightly.
It's simply unbelievable that Prince Jun has managed to gain control of the court officials without anyone noticing.
It is important to understand that the relationships within the imperial court are intricate and complex.
They could understand that Zhao Yan was able to control one or two people.
However, it was almost impossible for all the court officials to follow the Ling Yi and use the rabbit to point at the dragon.
Even the emperor, to this day, would not dare to say that he has completely controlled the court.
But Prince Jun actually did it.
No one meant anything more than him as emperor.
Ling Yi, carrying the Rabbit, took a few steps forward, looked at the emperor, and asked, "Does Your Majesty think what I hold is a rabbit or a dragon?"
"Very good, my good Duke Zhenguo, my good Prince Jun, you have truly impressed me. Everyone has underestimated you, but a rabbit is a rabbit, and a dragon is a dragon." The old emperor stood up.
"Today, Prince Jun Prince Jun a rabbit to point at a dragon; will he Dragon Slayer tomorrow?"
"That depends on whether this dragon wants to live or die." Ling Yi handed the Rabbit to a minister next to him.
"Take good care of it; this is a true dragon. If you raise it to death, I will exterminate your entire clan."
"Your Prince Jun's decree is obeyed!" the minister said, bowing as he held the Rabbit.
Ling Yi suddenly turned around and looked at the old emperor. "Today I have come to court to say only three things. First, your struggle for the throne among the nine princes—whether you live or die—is none of my concern."
"If you want me to get involved, then you must be prepared to bear the consequences."
"Think it over carefully before you provoke me again."
"The second thing, and this is the final warning, is that if there is a next time, even if only a single hair on the head of my Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is shed, I will massacre the capital and restore order to the people."
Ling Yi glanced at the princes, then fixed his gaze on the emperor.
"In just six months, thirteen assassination attempts, five instances of treason and leaks, nearly wiping out my 300,000- Nation-Protecting Army —you are truly remarkable."
"It's utterly ridiculous that our own emperor and princes would betray their country and collude with the enemy just to kill a mere subject."
The emperor and his princes remained silent, fully aware of what they had done.
Ultimately, we acted too hastily and underestimated Prince Jun.
It seems that we must proceed cautiously from now on and must never easily anger Prince Jun again.
"One last thing: issue a decree to bestow a marriage upon me!"