Starting Unlimited Evolution from Grinding

Chapter 369: Shadow Split Evolution! Legendary-Level Skill [Shadow Kill]!

While Lin Mo was contemplating, the duration of [Shadow Split] ended, and the clone vanished.

He turned around and gave a simple explanation to everyone. They all knew he could rapidly increase his skill proficiency and strength during combat, so they weren't surprised by this.

Although the number of Magical Creatures on the 26th floor of the Nasadok Dungeon wasn't as high anymore, this only referred to the density of the creatures, which was much lower compared to the previous floors. In terms of absolute numbers, because the 26th floor was vast enough, there were still quite a lot.

Currently, the Wind Shadow skill, having reached Level 8, could inherit 85% of Lin Mo's original body's attributes. This was already quite high. Furthermore, some buff skills applied to Lin Mo, which provided attribute bonuses, could also be inherited by the clones created by the Shadow Split skill according to the corresponding percentage.

So, Lin Mo simply applied all the buffs he could, including the enhancement skills provided by Finnie.

With this, the clone, which previously wasn't that comfortable soloing Level 26 Magical Creatures, could now easily crush them.

Lin Mo could even split up and act separately with his clone. The clone would directly go into monster rooms to find opponents. Its duration was completely sufficient to kill the Magical Creatures. Combined with the total of two position-swap effects, even the loot could be retrieved.

Meanwhile, Lin Mo's original body would search for the next Magical Creature, switch to the clone's location to complete the kill, and then immediately use the Flying Shadow skill again for the next battle.

Through this method, the Shadow Split skill's proficiency increased at an extremely rapid pace.

Moreover, Lin Mo's current actual level was only 21. The Level 26 Magical Creatures were higher-level monsters for him, so there was an additional increase in proficiency gained.It was even faster than expected. After just a few kills, the proficiency was already full.

"Skill [Shadow Split] Lv8 (2000/2000) leveled up!"

"Current skill [Shadow Split] Lv9 (Max)"

"Gained base attribute points: Agility +8, Strength +2!"

An Epic-Level skill reaching max level directly provided 10 base attribute points. Then came the skill evolution. Lin Mo obtained his first Legendary-Level skill.

"Automatically evolved into new skill — Shadow Kill!"

"Comprehended skill [Shadow Kill]! Gained base attribute points: Agility +8, Strength +2!"

Comprehending a Legendary-Level skill also provided 10 base attribute points. The evolved version of the [Shadow Split] skill had a name that was still very simple, sounding nothing like a Legendary-Level skill. But when Lin Mo glanced at the skill's effect, his eyes immediately widened in surprise.

[Shadow Kill] Lv1 (0/60): Turns shadows into clones to fight alongside you. Creates 2 shadows simultaneously. The shadows inherit 100% of the original body's attributes and can use Assassin profession skills. Can exchange positions with the original body up to 4 times! While the clones exist, they continuously consume Qi and Blood. No duration limit. After exceeding 1 hour, consumption doubles. After exceeding 1 day, it doubles again! While the shadows exist, you can summon all shadows to instantly teleport to the original body's side and simultaneously unleash [Final Shadow Kill], dealing extremely high damage!

Strong, very strong!

While retaining most of the characteristics of the [Shadow Split] skill, the number of shadows became two, the inherited attributes directly became 100% of the original body's, and it changed the biggest pain point of being unable to use skills. Now the shadows could use Lin Mo's Assassin profession skills. Also, the duration limit was now permanent, although extra consumption would occur if they existed for too long.

At the same time, the original function of exchanging positions with the original body was retained, and the number of times increased from 2 to the current 4.

This wasn't even the full extent of this skill... Besides these relatively functional uses, this skill could also summon all shadows to launch a powerful "finishing move," dealing massive burst damage.

This skill was simply too comprehensive, truly worthy of a Legendary-Level skill. Its strength saw a significant increase compared to Epic-Level skills!

However, correspondingly, Lin Mo also noticed a rather serious issue.

The proficiency required to level up a Legendary-Level skill had increased compared to Epic-Level skills. And it wasn't doubled; it directly became 3 times, which is 6 times that of Exceptional-Grade and lower skills!

But considering the outrageous strength of Legendary-Level skills, this was also quite normal.

Apart from the skill's own effects, just like Exceptional-Grade and Epic-Level skills, Legendary-Level skills also had choices for evolution paths.

Please choose evolution direction —

Evolution Route 1: Multiple Shadows I: The maximum number of shadow clones changes to 3!

Evolution Route 2: Finality I: The damage of Final Shadow Kill increases by 70%!

Truly worthy of a Legendary-Level skill; even the strength of the evolution directions had increased significantly.

The first evolution route directly increased the maximum number of shadow clones by one, changing from the original two shadows to three shadows. This meant Lin Mo could simultaneously create three clones with the same base attributes as his original body, who could also use Assassin profession skills. Combined with his own original body's incredibly outrageous attributes... it was simply too overpowered.

As for Evolution Route 2, it simply and directly increased the damage of the finishing skill, offering a very generous value of a full 70%.

But considering that increasing the number of shadows by one also, in a way, increased the power of the finishing skill—after all, the description of Final Shadow Kill mentioned all shadows attacking simultaneously. Changing the number of shadows from two to three would also increase the power of Final Shadow Kill itself, although the increase might not be as high as Evolution Route 2. However, considering that an extra shadow itself was also powerful combat strength, Lin Mo ultimately chose Evolution Route 1.

After obtaining his first Legendary-Level skill, [Shadow Kill], the slight troubles from earlier were now easily resolved.

Lin Mo directly led everyone back to the area where the Spacetime Turbulence was located, created a brand new clone, and entered this overlapping Secret Realm space.

In fact, after the clone's duration became permanent, it wasn't just for scouting situations; he could completely let the clone directly explore the Secret Realm. In fact, Lin Mo did exactly that.

He didn't plan to rush his original body into this Secret Realm. Within one hour, the clone wouldn't generate extra consumption. He could completely let the clone scout inside the Secret Realm for an hour, gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the Secret Realm while eliminating dangers as much as possible.

After the time exceeded one hour, he could also exchange positions with the clone at any time, directly inheriting the clone's progress.

One could only say, this skill was just too convenient!

Moreover, this skill was unique to Lin Mo. Lin Mo had also learned about several Legendary-Level Assassin profession skills. Although their effects were also very powerful, in terms of functionality and comprehensiveness, they were completely incomparable to the Shadow Kill skill.

Come to think of it, this skill evolved all the way from his initial skill... In a way, it could be considered his innate skill.

Lin Mo controlled the clone to continue moving forward within the Secret Realm. Before long, it reached the end of the path.

Just as Lin Mo had hoped, what appeared before him were two branching paths!

It matched, everything matched. That previous Secret Realm had the same structure.

Suppressing the joy in his heart, just like the last time he entered a Secret Realm, Lin Mo tried to completely rely on his own intuition to choose a direction.

Then...

After several attempts, he found himself at a dead end.

What was going on?

Could it be that the clone's "intuition" was inaccurate?

Lin Mo frowned. Theoretically, the clone completely inherited his attributes and all characteristics. However, something less concrete like "intuition" or "instinct" might indeed have differences. Only the original body could possess it.

Forget it, let's continue trying...

Lin Mo also got a taste of the experience Eve had in this Secret Realm, where she kept hitting walls everywhere.

Fortunately, his clone was powerful enough. Whether it was traveling or killing monsters, the speed was very fast. So even though he kept hitting dead ends, the progress speed was still quick.

Moreover, it wasn't that he walked onto the wrong path every time. A few times, he managed to reach the next stage relatively smoothly.

Finally, within an hour, Lin Mo arrived before the gate of Stage 10.

The paths ahead might have some differences, but Stage 10, in theory, could prove some things...

"Lin Mo" entered. After a brief moment of disorientation, an expression of pleasant surprise appeared on his face.

Indeed!

Looking at the familiar scene before him, he could now confirm that this was indeed the same Secret Realm he and Eve had entered before!

Back then, due to insufficient strength, they stopped at Stage 30 and couldn't continue. Now there was another chance to continue exploring!

However, Lin Mo wasn't in a hurry to recall the clone. Instead, he continued controlling the clone to move forward, following the route from memory, breaking through the tenth stage as well, and arriving at the subsequent "lounge."

Searching around, sure enough, everything here was the same as when they left last time, and no new rewards had appeared.

In other words, this Secret Realm was a "one-time" type.

The rewards inside would not refresh upon re-entry. Once taken, they were gone.

Such a Secret Realm was probably similar to the one Lin Mo had cleared before. Once the final reward was obtained, it would quickly collapse and disappear.

So the question arose...

If they cleared the Secret Realm later and left from the final exit, where would they be teleported to?

Would they return to the Dungeon, or return to the entrance back in the distant Doria Kingdom?

Lin Mo frowned and dismissed the clone.

It seemed that, to avoid accidents, he needed to leave some insurance.

He opened his eyes and looked at the group who had been waiting for a long time. "Let's go, we can enter now."

"Okay."

Ellie nodded, not harboring the slightest doubt about his words.

The rest of the group also responded, gathering around, ready to enter together.

Before entering the "rift" formed by the Spacetime Turbulence before him, Lin Mo used the [Shadow Kill] skill again, creating a clone left outside.

Although this would cause a certain amount of Qi and Blood loss, especially after the duration exceeded one day, the consumption for the clone to remain would quadruple compared to the original, but for the sake of insurance, this was completely necessary.

And honestly, if not fighting and just existing, the Qi and Blood consumed wasn't actually at an exaggerated level. Moreover, Lin Mo's Qi and Blood was much more abundant than that of ordinary Professionals, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

Soon, everyone entered the Secret Realm, looking around curiously.

Eve looked at the surrounding scenes and soon remembered something, turning her gaze to Lin Mo.

Lin Mo naturally guessed her thoughts, turned his head to meet her gaze, and nodded with a smile.

The corner of Eve's mouth twitched slightly. Memories were instantly pulled back to the past, her expression carrying a hint of nostalgia.

That Secret Realm journey was an unforgettable past for her.

If it weren't for that chance encounter in the Secret Realm, the subsequent fighting side by side, and those somewhat ambiguous moments, perhaps so many stories wouldn't have happened between her and Lin Mo.

But now, she was almost Level 20.

"Young Mistress Eve?"

Lost in reminiscence for a moment, her steps slowed slightly. Finnie turned back concerned and waved her hand in front of Eve's face.

"Sorry..."

Eve shook her head, throwing those thoughts to the back of her mind, and caught up with everyone's steps.

The exploration within the Secret Realm could be said to be very smooth. This was a matter of course, as the Magical Creatures in these earlier stages were really too low-level, posing no obstacle to them. Most of the time was spent on traveling.

Whether it was Finnie's skills or Lin Mo's skills, there were those that could increase Agility attributes. Stacked together, it was quite sufficient.

Plus, after the original body entered the Secret Realm, that 100% accurate intuition also reactivated, so there was no need to worry about taking wrong turns.

So, in just a few hours, they fought their way to Stage 30, which was the endpoint of Lin Mo and Eve's previous attempt.

Arriving at the lounge of Stage 30, looking at the very familiar layout of the lounge... the relatively spacious area, the exit ahead, and that large bed, Eve's heart couldn't help but feel a flutter.

Back then, when they were here, she had already shared a bed with Lin Mo.

What was she thinking back then?

Eve couldn't quite remember now, but perhaps she was just that kind of person, not one to overthink matters of the heart. She was just naturally attracted to this man who suddenly appeared, naturally became familiar with him, and then naturally didn't reject each other's closeness...

Hearing Eve suddenly speak, Lin Mo was momentarily stunned. Originally, he didn't have this plan, as they had rested well last night, and only a little over half a day had passed; they weren't very tired.

But since Eve said so, he wouldn't spoil the mood. He nodded and responded, "Okay."