"If the place you reached is a space located on the Earth's ley lines, it means the ley lines are wrapped by a small chaos, so the space inside will inevitably be affected to some extent. Since this space can accommodate an existence that controls rules like your third brother-in-law, it indicates that chaotic rules are influencing it. Otherwise, it would have shattered long ago."
After hearing Yu Zhibo's guess, Wang Shouyi said:
"There are countless small spaces above the ley lines. I just asked Dao Sheng, and after understanding, I learned that such spaces are named 'Minor Mustard Seed Spaces.' Each one can be refined into a precious storage magical artifact when taken to the upper realm. Taking the four spaces you reached as an example:
The four spaces you reached are the first, a shattered stone space the size of a fingernail, then a tree knot space with many toads, and a giant stone space. These are Minor Mustard Seed Spaces, characterized by their small area but abundant life.
The larger space that contains all the aforementioned spaces, as you described, is almost half the size of Earth. This is a Major Mustard Seed Space, which contains the power of laws and can accommodate existences at or above the Law level.
"The greatest characteristic of this type of space is that only beings at or above the Law level can survive. Beings below the Law level will be gradually eroded by the rules within. This is precisely why you didn't encounter any other creatures after entering, and why both you and your pets are constantly losing strength."
"As for why you brought back so much gray mist energy this time, it's because after reaching the Law level, one needs to control more laws to advance. Your third brother-in-law has reached the eighty-first stage, so naturally, numerous laws would surround him. Therefore, after you deepened your contact, the black mist you brought back was more substantial."
Wang Shouyi paused and asked with concern, "How is it, do you have the confidence to refine it all?"
"The problem isn't too big, but it will take some time," Yu Zhibo replied.
Wang Shouyi nodded, "Then refine it first, and let the clone handle it, to avoid any complications."
Two hours later, Yu Zhibo, who was diligently refining the chaotic gray mist, slowly opened his eyes, his gaze bright and luminous, like stars.
After refining a total of 14 strands of gray mist energy, he felt his eyes had been strengthened, and he was overjoyed.
If releasing a Golden Crow Great Sun previously required a total consumption of spiritual energy + immortal energy + origin power + mental power of 100, then now, it would only require about 90, a reduction of one-tenth in consumption.
If refining just 14 strands yielded such results, how terrifying would the awakened Nine-Tomoe Reincarnation Eye be after refining ten thousand strands?
Seeing this, Yu Zhibo's motivation for his third brother-in-law only grew stronger.
"Then, let's begin the next treatment!" Yu Zhibo said with a smile, looking at Wang Shouyi and his wife.
Afterward, he brought his fingers together before his chest, and with a series of popping sounds, six identical figures appeared in the living room.
"I am the Steady Clone!"
"I am the Proud Clone!"
"I am the Singing Clone~"
"I, am the Cool!"
"I am the Perverted Clone, hehe~"
"I am the Honest Clone."
After their appearance, the clones began to introduce themselves. Apart from Yu Zhibo, Wang Shouyi and Bai Lanzhi were both stunned into silence.
"Steady Clone?" Yu Zhibo mused, stroking his chin, "Wasn't the Steady Clone on a undercover mission in the Demon Realm? It seems that clones with the same personality can coexist, it just takes a certain amount of time to appear, or the probability of summoning them becomes lower."
Shaking his head to dispel the stray thoughts, Yu Zhibo looked at the clones and said, "For this operation, your mission is to release the Golden Crow Sun. After you finish, except for the Steady Clone, everyone else must dissipate immediately. Don't court death, or the next time I see you, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"Main body, don't threaten us. We are you. Can you hit us and then have the pain feedback to yourself?" the Proud Clone said arrogantly, "I, Yu Proud, have never bowed to anyone in my life, including myself!"
"Hurry up and get lost, I don't want to see you again!" Yu Zhibo said irritably.
"Okay!"
The Proud Clone smiled proudly, with a triumphant grin, brought his fingers together before his chest, and disappeared from the spot using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Yu Zhibo looked at the other clones, "You all understand what I mean, right!"
The clones nodded one after another, and then their bodies disappeared in sequence.
In the Mustard Seed Space, six figures appeared on a ruin. Then, their eyes lit up simultaneously, and each released eight Golden Crow Suns. Thus, forty-eight suns appeared in the sky, illuminating the land with a pale white light.
"Old Steady, it's up to you now!"
"Ah Wen, I'm rooting for you!"
"Brother Wen, keep it up..."
"..."
After releasing the suns, the five clones were exhausted of energy. Before dissipating, they all encouraged the Steady Clone, and then turned into smoke.
The Steady Clone nodded, bid farewell to his companions, then lightly tapped his toes, and retreated a thousand meters away, standing with his hands behind his back.
Not long after he moved, a ferocious aura swept over. Soon, a giant fox descended from the sky with overwhelming power, and then swallowed all the Golden Crow Suns in one gulp.
This fox was Bai Xinyi.
"Haa~"
As if having eaten something extremely delicious, Bai Xinyi showed an expression of enjoyment on his face after consuming all the suns. Then, thick gray-black mist began to emanate from his body, and a small portion of his black fur also began to turn from black to white.
Unlike the previous chaotic crimson, this time Bai Xinyi's eyes turned a clear wine-red, and the ferocious aura on his body gradually calmed down.
Clearly, the effect of eating the suns this time was more significant than any previous occasion.
Bai Xinyi glanced at the Steady Clone. The corner of his giant fox head's mouth slightly curved upwards, revealing a smile. Then he slowly walked towards him. After a few steps, he transformed, changing into human form.
Unlike the previous mix of gray and white hair, this time the black hair on his head was less, the black veins on his face had disappeared, and the ferocious and dark aura on his body was no longer present, becoming increasingly normal.
He resembled Wang Shouyi greatly, possessing a majestic and handsome appearance, exuding a feeling of warmth and comfort.
"The facial features of the Heavenly Fox clan are truly high..."
The Steady Clone exclaimed inwardly. Looking at Bai Xinyi, who had arrived before him, he cupped his fists and smiled, "Third brother-in-law, are you feeling better now?"
Bai Xinyi nodded, "I have been in a daze all these years. Only today do I know who I am. Brother-in-law, thank you."
After saying this, he looked at the Steady Clone with some confusion, "In the memories I left behind before, although my brother-in-law's appearances were similar, his demeanor was quite different. Is it because of using energy avatars?"
Seeing Bai Xinyi speaking in a semi-classical manner, the Steady Clone went along with it, nodding, "This is the art of clones, each with a different personality. Please forgive my presumption, third brother-in-law."
Bai Xinyi shook his head, indicating, "I have never heard of such an avatar technique, but I can see its unique merits. Brother-in-law, please do not be modest."
Then his expression turned serious, "After waking up this time, I can probably only maintain consciousness for about an hour before I will re-enter a state of confusion under the rules of this realm. Therefore, can brother-in-law inform me of the recent situation of my parents and younger sister? And have my other siblings reunited?"
The Steady Clone shook his head, "It's a long story. Third brother-in-law, look into my eyes, and you will know everything."
With that, his crimson Sharingan began to emit a hazy red light.