Chapter 358 – Working Divine Skill and Indestructible Golden Body

As a natural-born Dragon, and a rare, advanced Water Mirror Dragon among Dragons, Tiff’s talent was beyond doubt.

Despite having little combat experience over the past six months and not being particularly diligent in cultivation training, she had still managed to elevate her mastery of the Water Concept to the Great Perfection Realm.

Back then, Mu Yuan had drawn Tiff, an SSR epic-tier unit, with just a few dozen draws, which could be considered an extraordinary stroke of luck. However, Tiff was a pure Dragon-type unit, and before the version update, her situation in the Tianyuan Territory was somewhat awkward.

She had no opportunity for evolution.

Now, after completing enough part-time tasks, Tiff had finally achieved her wish and undergone an evolution baptism.

This was her first time experiencing baptism, and she directly awakened over a dozen ordinary skills and several advanced skills.

There was “Water Mirror Maze,” which could create a vast, maze-like area by forming unique water mirrors, trapping enemies within. Inside this area, Tiff could also shuttle through water mirrors, constantly shifting her location.

This was a field-type skill.

And among field skills, it was quite sophisticated and powerful.

Lord Mu, now well-traveled and knowledgeable, immediately recognized the extraordinariness of Water Mirror Maze.

In addition, there was “Heavenly Concealing Water Curtain,” an advanced skill with greater concealment and hiding capabilities than water mist.

There was “Waterform Giant,” which molded water currents into a giant over ten meters tall. The giant possessed immense strength and could extend additional arms, seemingly offering significant value in transportation.

There was “Water Mirror Engraving,” which could temporarily replicate certain spells through water mirrors for personal use. Moreover, it seemed possible to engrave spell runes via water mirrors and imprint them onto blank spell scrolls, enabling rapid production of spell scrolls.

“These advanced skills are quite practical, but they seem somewhat…”

It seemed as though the skills Tiff comprehended were all ‘part-time’ skills.

Heavenly Concealing Water Curtain could conceal transport teams; Waterform Giant could be useful at construction sites and mines, and even more so in river excavation; as for Water Mirror Engraving, it went without saying—Tiff’s initial work had been assisting Isloria in making spell scrolls, which was her original profession.

The part-time Dragon was becoming increasingly proficient on her part-time path.

Even after awakening several advanced skills, Tiff still hadn’t woken up. An enigmatic and profound aura enveloped her, and the field skill ‘Water Mirror Maze’ instinctively activated.

Mu Yuan deactivated the small barrier attached to the Iceheart Lotus Platform.

On the platform, around the slender blue Dragon, white mist spread, and azure water mirrors rapidly unfolded, covering an area of several hundred meters in the blink of an eye.

The maze hummed.

Water mist swirled.

The mysterious aura continuously rose until it reached a critical point and broke through. The field-type skill Water Mirror Maze then ascended, transforming into a turquoise Water Mirror Domain.

In this baptism, Tiff not only awakened a field skill but also leaped two major steps, directly creating her own Domain.

Such talent…

Mu Yuan hadn’t paid much attention to Tiff, but he had heard from Isloria that Tiff picked up skills extremely quickly in areas like spell scroll production and large-scale spell fusion, demonstrating exceptional talent.

Her Comprehension Ability might rank within the top five in the Tianyuan Territory.Without such natural talent, how could Tiff manage to take on over a dozen jobs single-handedly, half of which were advanced or technical roles?

“However, with such high Comprehension Ability, she didn’t even grasp a single field skill in the first six months. She must have been slacking off in her cultivation.”

While Tiff remained immersed in a profound and mysterious state, Mu Yuan opened his panel, pulled up her information tab, and checked the newly awakened Epic Skill.

「Water Mirror Reflection」

「Description: Tiff can use ‘water mirror-type abilities’ to reflect a target, creating a duplicate of the target individual. The duplicate can exist for 12 to 72 hours.」

「Note ①: When Water Mirror Reflection locks onto a target, the higher the target’s Rank, the longer it takes to create the duplicate. Simultaneously, the higher the target’s Rank, the shorter the duplicate’s existence time, and the fewer duplicates can exist at the same time.」

「Note ②: Units created by Water Mirror Reflection will perfectly replicate the target’s skills, talents, Concept, Domain, and equipment, and possess nearly identical combat logic. However, if the duplicated unit’s grade or Rank is too high, the replicated abilities will be significantly diminished.」

This was a group duplication Epic Skill!

Moreover, the reflected duplicates did not require Tiff’s control—they possessed formidable combat capabilities on their own. The duplicates’ combat skills and wisdom were as high as the target individual’s.

This was quite impressive!

It was especially suitable for Tiff. Otherwise, with her lackluster combat wisdom and nearly zero combat experience, the duplicates under her control might not even exert half their combat power.

Half a day later, Tiff awoke and came to him proudly, showcasing her newly awakened ability.

Mu Yuan focused on testing Water Mirror Reflection.

An ordinary water mirror materialized not far away, reflecting his dignified and extraordinary figure.

The water mirror was just an ordinary one, formed purely from gathered water droplets—nothing special. But once the water mirror served as a medium, the power of Water Mirror Reflection could extend outward.

Time passed slowly.

Ten seconds, twenty seconds, thirty seconds…

During this time, Mu Yuan moved to a position outside the water mirror’s reflection range, and the “duplication progress” rapidly declined, equivalent to the skill being interrupted.

In the end, Tiff spent over three hundred seconds to fully and completely execute Water Mirror Reflection.

Within the two-meter-tall water mirror, a humanoid outline appeared, followed by a figure stepping through the rippling water curtain into reality.

Its build, posture, and eyebrows were largely identical to Mu Yuan’s, except…

The duplicate’s entire body was azure-blue, as if composed of flowing water.

“Have the duplicate attack me… Wait, let’s change locations first.”

Mu Yuan called Tiff into the Gladiator Arena and engaged in direct combat with the water-blue duplicate for a while.

He had to admit, this duplicate had some substance.

Though it appeared to be made of water, it felt solid upon impact, and its combat skills were nearly on par with his own.

Just as the skill description stated, the duplicate could perfectly replicate the target individual’s combat abilities, skills, and talents.

The only two things it couldn’t replicate were physical appearance and speech.

The duplicate was not a real living being—it lacked intelligence and couldn’t speak. Although it possessed physical strength and power equivalent to the target, its sky-blue water-like form was immutable.

This was a limitation.Otherwise, Mu Yuan had been thinking about having Tiff replicate several high-rank monsters to infiltrate the monster forces.

“The Water Mirror Reflection skill is powerful, but it also has significant limitations. Its effectiveness in real-time combat is quite limited.”

Just like earlier, if he hadn’t actively cooperated, Tiff wouldn’t have had the opportunity to maintain the skill.

Of course, for Tiff, during actual combat, the water mirrors it forms are far from just one—within its Domain, water mirrors layer upon layer, seemingly infinite.

If given time to set up and create a water mirror maze, it could easily overwhelm intruders several times or even dozens of times its own Rank.

Mu Yuan pondered, “Replicating allies is much simpler than replicating enemies. For Tiff’s ability to reach its full potential, the best approach is still to have teammates cooperate.”

“However, even so, the upper limit of Water Mirror Reflection isn’t high enough. For instance, Tiff can only replicate a few Peak Fourth Order individuals at once, and when replicating Legendary Realm targets, less than ten percent of their power remains.”

“Wait a moment…”

Lord Mu stroked his chin and suddenly thought of a way to use it.

The water mirror replicas could perfectly replicate skills as well, meaning… if Tiff replicated an alchemist, the replica would likely possess alchemy abilities; if it replicated a blacksmith, it would similarly possess forging abilities…

He immediately called for a blacksmith apprentice and had Tiff test it out.

The answer was 98% affirmative!

The water mirror replica did indeed possess forging skills and could craft several types of equipment the apprentice was proficient in. However, it lacked adaptability during the forging process.

The water mirror replica could handle mechanical tasks, no matter how precise or detailed, but it couldn’t perform creative work.

Wasn’t this the perfect tool worker!

The ultimate assembly line worker!

“Moreover, replicating these lower-Rank individuals consumes even less energy for Tiff. It can replicate more of them and maintain the replicas for longer periods.”

From today onward, Tiff would stand at the pinnacle of the labor world, capable of competing with Isloria for the title of Tianyuan Territory’s top worker.

Incredible.

Mu Yuan shared this idea with the dragon.

“So I’m this amazing?!” Tiff widened its eyes. “As expected of me… no, as expected of the Lord!”

It longed for evolution, for a transformation of life.

It wasn’t that it didn’t desire to awaken powerful abilities, but if this ability could be used for daily work and earning money, that would be double the happiness.

Tiff thought joyfully, wagging its tail as it began to ponder how to update its work mode.

…

Mu Yuan could tell that Tiff wasn’t very skilled in combat. Otherwise, over the past few months, it wouldn’t have taken on so few combat missions.

Combat missions offered much higher contributions than daily labor tasks.

For an Epic Two-Star Dragon to spend its days doing odd jobs seemed somewhat wasteful, but in Tianyuan Territory, it was just the right fit.

Tiff had found its own value and a path where it could shine and contribute.

“Besides, now that Tiff has awakened Water Mirror Reflection, it can significantly boost the territory’s alchemy and forging output all by itself.”

Mu Yuan had been preparing war supplies.

Even though he purchased large quantities of materials externally, his own territory’s production never stopped. However, Tianyuan Territory still lacked sufficient core talent, and Tiff could fill this gap very well.Providing war supplies and powerful equipment to the territory is also a way to enhance its strength.

As for the most direct method, naturally, it is still breaking through to the Legendary Realm.

The Tianyuan Generals are all superpowered individuals among their peers. For every additional person who steps into the Legendary Realm, the overall strength of the territory increases significantly, allowing for more tactical arrangements.

Tiff is now a Fourth Order Peak powerhouse and has even developed her own Domain. However… given Tiff’s circumstances, igniting the Willpower Light might still be a distant prospect. She is not yet a seed of legend.

Currently, those closest to the Legendary Realm are Isloria, Lu Liu, and Tree Spirit Grandma.

“Isloria’s cultivation has not lagged in the slightest. Her Epic Three-Star potential also makes her more efficient in tempering her body. According to her, she will need just over a month to polish her body to Perfection and subsequently break through to the Legendary Realm.”

“Next is Lu Liu. A few days ago, Lu Liu bathed in the baptismal radiance, evolving to Epic Three-Star rank. He seized this opportunity to advance his Limit Cultivation Method to a profound level, increasing his tempering speed by 240%.”

Lu Liu is expected to require about a month and a half.

During this period, he is not solely focused on tempering his body. Besides his rotation duties at Wolfhead Mountain and responsibilities with the Garrison Legion, his self-training has never ceased.

At this moment,

Inside the Gladiator Arena.

“Brother Lu, here I come!”

As the words fell, the sound of shattering chains echoed through heaven and earth. Uta’s veins bulged, and blazing red Qi surged like a raging tide, stirring up a terrifying storm.

He was going all out from the start.

As a fellow Fourth Order Peak powerhouse, Uta, blessed with the Heaven Rewards Diligence talent, surpassed even a ‘warrior-type’ Epic Three-Star expert like Lu Liu in Physical Body strength.

Compared to a conventional Fourth Order Peak, he was dozens of streets ahead.

When Uta fully unleashed his Flesh Shackles, his speed and power far surpassed even ordinary Legendary Realm experts. Carrying his violent and vast energy, he could even break through the domain blockade of the Legendary Realm.

At this moment, Lu Liu’s 500-meter radius Domain was as fragile as paper before Uta, easily torn apart.

Uta held nothing back.

Firstly, he trusted in Lu Liu’s strength. Secondly, they had activated the ‘lock HP’ function of the Gladiator Arena. Under this Miracle Power, they could engage in an exhilarating battle without worrying about accidents.

A fierce, bone-crushing brawl.

Ura ura ura ura ura—

Red fist shadows continuously pummeled forth.

Lu Liu’s Guardian Shield, which could withstand even Legendary Realm attacks for a short time, trembled violently under Uta’s onslaught. He was forced back repeatedly, his Hero-exclusive weapon, the Fearless Spear-Shield, nearly slipping from his grasp.

The next moment,

“In the name of the Undying!”

Lu Liu roared.

Clad in black armor, a golden light erupted from within him, dyeing the black armor a brilliant gold.

In an instant, Lu Liu seemed to transform into a golden statue, standing firm between heaven and earth.

Uta’s fists rained down like a storm, stirring up monstrous waves, yet the golden Lu Liu did not retreat a single step, his body unmarred and untouched by dust.

Even as the earth crumbled around him, he remained eternal.

「Undying Golden Body」

「Description: Lu Liu enters an Undying mode. In this state, Lu Liu can ignore any attacks not imbued with the power of laws, possessing absolute defense and absolute super armor stance. While in the Undying Golden Body, Lu Liu can fight but cannot move.」”Note ①: Lu Liu entering Undying Golden Body mode will consume Undying Power, which can only slowly recover over time.”

“Note ②: By taking hits and enduring significant damage, the reserve limit of Undying Power can be slightly increased.”

“Note ③: Undying Golden Body can extend through its own skills, but the wider the coverage, the faster the consumption of Undying Power.”

This Epic Skill doesn’t significantly enhance Lu Liu’s individual combat ability, but its power cannot be denied.

Absolute Defense!

The skill’s tier is quite high—even Dolai’s space-shattering killing moves cannot leave a mark on Lu Liu’s golden body.

The same goes for the Nine-Headed Roaring Thunderflame Dragon.

Only legendary law-based powers or high-tier skills, such as Deadbone’s Withering Power, can harm Lu Liu while he is in his golden body state.

However, Mu Yuan has also tested it: the Undying Golden Body can greatly reduce the damage caused by Withering Power.

“Used individually by Lu Liu, the Undying Golden Body is just average. But Lu Liu is not alone.”

“At the right moment and with the right coordination, the Undying Golden Body can possess strategic significance capable of turning the tide of battle.”

(End of Chapter)