He was imprisoned in Nibelungen for a thousand years, only to find out upon his release that he was

Lu Ming opened and closed his eyes, and found that his consciousness had returned to the Great Temple.

"Lu Ming! Are you alright?"

Ereshkigal had been waiting nearby for a long time. She was in charge of moving the Great Temple Valhalla to the front line by using passages and following the ley lines. She had used many Noble Phantasms to clear the way along the way.

"I'm fine. Is there anything wrong at the front?"

"There are some situations..."

Without hesitation, Ereshkigal described the enemy situation they encountered: "The monsters that Ritsuka and the others called 'Demon Pillars' were actually revealed to be dragon-like life forms with extremely fast reproduction rates under the bombardment."

"Yes, I knew it. I've seen something similar in that 'Solomon' too."

Lu Ming nodded. Odin had used his subordinates to conduct inhumane experiments, causing countless tragedies. It was not impossible that after reaping all the benefits and accumulating the results, he might use them on his own puppets.

“But that’s a minor problem. Ishtar isn’t someone we can’t handle,” Ereshkigal said. “The most crucial thing is that Lu Ming, you’ve destroyed all your puppets. Do you really think you can handle the enemy…?”

"Don't worry, Ellie. The other party's cunning and cunning are within my expectations."

Lu Ming waved his hand.

"Will using the 'Sea of ​​Life' to amplify 'Valhalla' be effective?"

“If you follow the steps carefully, it really works,” Ai Lei said, inwardly marveling.

"One could even say that the Sea of ​​Life is indeed a perfect match..."

Why is this?

In Norse mythology, Valhalla is known for a significant ritual: a grand feast is held to honor the spirits of fallen warriors.

Therefore, meat and wine are naturally needed. The amazing thing is that once these meats are eaten, they will be regenerated every day, and there is also an inexhaustible spring of water, etc.

The original Great Temple was damaged by Lu Ming, and some of its functions were incomplete. Even with their resources and foundation, it was difficult to completely repair such ritual procedures.

But Aileen discovered that the Sea of ​​Life perfectly matched these requirements of the ritual, and producing life continuously was effortless.

Once the ritual requirements are confirmed and the activation is successful, the temple Valhalla can then activate its new functions.

Selected warriors are given protection, providing them with increased combat power, enhanced combat instincts, and even accelerated martial arts growth!

This essentially corresponds to the legend of Valhalla, where warriors would rise after eating and drinking their fill to fight and hone their skills in preparation for Ragnarok.

"Good! Good! Good!"

After being informed of the new function's effects by Ai Lei, Lu Ming pondered for a moment and confirmed that his plan could indeed be realized. He couldn't help but show his joy and clapped his hands repeatedly in approval.

"You did an excellent job! Ellie, I'll reward you handsomely after this is done!"

Ai Lei blushed at what was said, as if a scene had flashed through her mind. She shrank back and half-covered her face with her golden ponytail. "Now, now is not the time to talk about this!"

"Hmm? Why are you blushing?"

"Ahem, I didn't mean anything by it! I just wanted to say that this increase alone is probably a drop in the ocean and won't be enough to turn the tide."

The increase in combat power looks impressive, but if it were truly that powerful, then Asgard wouldn't have suffered such a devastating defeat during Ragnarok in Norse mythology.

As for accelerating the improvement of martial arts skills, it sounds like an incredible growth boost.

However, firstly, individual talent and aptitude have their limits. How far each person can ultimately grow depends on factors such as mentorship, fortuitous encounters, and temperament; it's not simply a matter of skill alone leading to unlimited improvement. Clearly, the protection afforded by martial arts training cannot allow for unconditional, limitless advancement.

Secondly, even if one has exceptional talent and immense potential for advancement in martial arts, the support of the Great Temple cannot guarantee instant progress. It still requires daily practice, though the Temple will accelerate this process considerably.

"Are you worried about these things? Actually, there's no need to worry. I've also considered the reasons you mentioned."

Lu Ming said in a deep voice, "Others are others, I am me... I am different."

Ereshkigal: "......"

I know you are indeed very different.

But that's just how the new function of the Great Temple is; it's difficult to quickly translate into combat power. That's the reality, and it won't change just because you're different!

"No, Ereshkigal, you've overlooked something. What makes me different from others is..."

"I am not just me, I can have many 'me's'!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Ming flicked his sleeve behind him, and the sea of ​​life surged, with rustling black shadows moving about, and dozens or even hundreds of "Lu Ming" figures immediately reappeared on the spot.

"These, these..."

Ai Lei's eyes widened.

From a distance, 'Lu Ming' looks like a living, breathing person with a physical form. Just by looking at the physical model, it is completely identical to the previous Lu Ming puppet!

Yes, since we can create life forms using the Sea of ​​Life...

Therefore, 'individual proliferation' is entirely feasible!

At most, the dolls made by Orange are made with great care and use precious materials, so their overall strength is extremely high, while the nascent individuals mass-produced from the Sea of ​​Life are simply weaker.

It's an obvious fact that we started from a lower point.

However, none of this is a problem in the Great Temple, where everything is subject to change.

"go."

Lu Ming pointed out a few of them and, using the method of 'segmented thinking,' assigned them several proprietary instructions, ordering them to study their own modified versions of the Nibelungen Project. He himself had only achieved partial, staged applications at the 'blood vessel, nerve,' and 'muscle' levels.

The next steps require identifying and addressing any gaps, and exploring how to cultivate within the 'secret realms of the human body'.

Then, the assignment of these tasks and the convergence of results are completed by a new personality, the 'Instructor' terminal.

Lu Ming certainly wouldn't create hundreds of personalities just for these mass-produced products.

Even setting aside the question of whether it's feasible, there might still be diminishing returns...

With the blessing of the Great Temple, the 'big data training' mindset will exist, and then it will rapidly improve itself, and that's it.

Discard all other unnecessary thoughts and ideas.

Avoid unnecessary waste.

And according to the task assignments on the 'instructor' terminal.

Some of these mass-produced items require training in secret realms such as 'muscles' to make them more perfect, while others require training in exploring other secret realms such as 'bones' and 'skin'.

Lu Ming then used the Sea of ​​Life to create several hundred more products, almost reaching the limit of his 'instructor' personality's ability to assign tasks. The newly created ones would be responsible for other miscellaneous tasks.

Including 'optimization of rune crafting', 'exploration of alchemical weapons', 'unlocking the potential of dragon bloodlines', 'exploration of other applications of the Sea of ​​Life'... basically, anything that can improve your skills, do it all!

This approach can also be understood as similar to training artificial intelligence by having it perform "data sharding" during "deep learning" to complete tasks in segments.

Moreover, Lu Ming doesn't need these products to be immediately converted into usable combat power; rather, he wants them to provide a cumulative boost to his combat skills.

It should be understood that they are Lu Ming, and so is he. By relying on his own dominant personality within the framework of 'split thinking', he can continuously gain 'experience points' from these clones.

"..."

After listening to Lu Ming's explanation, and then to the endless stream of "Lu Mings" emerging from the Sea of ​​Life, Ai Lei was already speechless and dumbfounded.

You mean, you first use the Sea of ​​Life to power the Great Temple, and then you turn around and let the Great Temple's blessing give you a comprehensive boost?

Left foot steps on right foot, spiraling upwards?

Lu Ming nodded calmly.

Have you ever heard the story of Naruto Uzumaki using his Multiple Shadow Clone Technique to learn?

Not long after, Lu Ming went on another expedition.

Feeling the continuous surge and enhancement of his skills and experience within his body, Lu Ming, with a satisfied expression, lifted his foot and stepped out of Valhalla.

The Great Temple, not bad!

As soon as he stepped out of the palace gate, Lu Ming's expression suddenly darkened, and all joy vanished.

"Why is there a temple on the other side too?"

......

"Why is there a temple on the other side too?"

When the Demon King returned to London, he held up the Temple of Time and the Great Light Wheel with one hand, feeling invincible in the world...

However, upon seeing the magnificent temple, radiant with divine light, suddenly appear from the underground passage, his face darkened, his heart grew heavy, and he murmured to himself.

"This Odin is truly formidable!"

Holding the golden cup, Nero, who had dispatched most of her magical beasts to sweep away enemy forces, heard the whispers of the Demon King returning to the battlefield, and her expression instantly turned strange.

"Odin? This doesn't seem like it at all..."

Nero actually had a vague feeling that the Beast below might be a kindred spirit with whom he had a karmic connection.

However, it seems that this quality is obscured by other factors, and unless the other party actively reveals that state, one cannot be completely certain.

However......

How could the one with whom I, the Beast VI/S, the Beast of Sodom, the hypocritical great harlot, have a karmic connection be Odin, the chief god of Norse mythology?

"Hmph, foolish."

"Are you doubting my judgment?"

The Demon King is not blind.

"That architectural style, the runes and aura emanating from those halls, it's definitely Valhalla!"

"Judging from the active fluctuations of divine energy, this temple is functioning quite fully! In this world, who else could steal a complete great temple and impersonate that great god?"

Beast Nero: "..."

I always feel like I'm right, but I can't refute what they say.

I'm a little angry.

The Demon King continued:

"However, considering that you didn't just give me a perfunctory answer and actually helped me find the Chaldea Master on the other side."

"I'll give you, as one of my kind, face and let it go."

"If you wish to find another opponent, please do so."

Beast Nero: "..."

I just made it up; who knew there really were people from Chaldea on the other side? And they even arrived before me?

I felt even angrier.

......

"He actually has a temple over there too? And that magnificent, extremely hot light wheel, if it could be unleashed at full power, the consequences would be unimaginable. The alchemical matrix inscribed in that temple is probably many times more sophisticated."

"So Odin's incarnation isn't about bloodline and martial prowess, but rather a combination of large-scale alchemical arrays and firepower?"

Lu Ming gazed at the Time Temple's demonic shadow that appeared in the void.

Opening his Mystic Eyes, he immediately realized that the intricate and complex alchemical circuits on it were beyond imagination. (The Reality Marble - Grand Temple of Time is the result of amplification through Solomon's body's magical circuits.)

He felt extremely troubled and rubbed his temples anxiously.

'However, that makes sense.'

'Since I was able to come up with this idea using the temple I stole from Odin.'

'Then even Odin himself might not have been unaware of this. He might even be more proficient in this art than I, who has only been exploring it for a short time!'

'No wonder He allowed Himself to seize Valhalla without ever trying to take it back; it turns out He possessed something comparable, or even better!'

Now everything makes sense.

Lu Ming appeared to be walking steadily, but his inner state was filled with anxiety.

That gleaming, radiant behemoth was enough to send chills down one's spine. The previous firepower was terrifying enough, but this time they've unleashed an even greater weapon of mass destruction...

If you were to burn yourself to ashes in an instant, and even the Sea of ​​Life couldn't save you in time, then you'd be completely finished.

Thinking of this, Lu Ming felt a tightness in his heart and hurriedly gave a secret order to the 'instructors' behind him to start modifying the training direction.

Focusing on the Demon King's high firepower, we studied various methods, including martial arts, runes, and alchemy, to find ways to counter his moves.

And in that very instant.

Inside Valhalla, hundreds and thousands of Lu Mings suddenly and strangely fell into a state of stillness, and then the next second, they went from extreme stillness to an even more chaotic dynamic state.

Some headed straight for the temple's workshop area, some began rapidly drawing talismans on the blank walls, and some punched the air. A cacophony of noise rose and fell. The dramatic shifts in their behavior were breathtaking.