Chapter 1311

Xu Jingming originally thought his clone talent meant splitting off an independent consciousness.

But after experiencing it firsthand, he discovered it was completely different.

The clone was formed from demonic energy, equivalent to an empty shell without autonomous awareness!

Control rested entirely with Xu Jingming.

If compared to playing a game,

it was like a screen splitting in two, revealing two different viewpoints on left and right.

How to manipulate it was entirely decided by Xu Jingming.

"I've gained a clone.

Although it requires mental energy to control, I probably can't use it directly in battle yet."

Xu Jingming silently pondered in his heart.

Fortunately, his mental energy was strong enough; after some practice, he could easily control it.

This method of cloning was fine—otherwise, if the clone had its own consciousness, that would truly be troublesome.

Of course,

the clone could not remain manifested indefinitely.

Like the Zi Yan Demon Body, if the internal Yuan energy was exhausted, it would dissipate.

"This is... the Twin Demon's clone talent?!"

Ye Lan stared in shock at this sight.

Two figures, their auras completely identical, identical in appearance and build.

One possessed a true physical body; the other was formed from demonic energy, lacking flesh and blood.

"That's right."

Xu Jingming smiled and spoke, "My clone and my original body have equal strength."

"Can it really do that?" Ye Lan gasped, her beautiful eyes filled with astonishment.

What kind of demonic bloodline did Xu Jingming have?

Could he even absorb other demonic bloodlines' talents and use them as his own?

And furthermore, the clone's strength was identical to the original's.

This meant Xu Jingming's combat power... had doubled!

"Lan'er, come on, be my sparring partner—let's test the effect of this clone talent."

Xu Jingming's eyes burned with fierce battle intent; under his control, the demonic clone also adopted a combat stance.

"Alright."

Ye Lan was also curious about Xu Jingming's combat strength.

With a thought, she immediately entered her succubus form, demonic energy swirling around her as she charged toward Xu Jingming.

Ye Lan was Star Level Two.

But before Xu Jingming, who had activated the third layer of the Zi Yan Demon Body, she was truly no match!

Still, Xu Jingming was testing the demonic clone's effect and had not used his full strength.

Just one minute later, the battle ended.

Shhh—

Lei Guang receded, the demonic clone dissipated, and Xu Jingming exited the Zi Yan Demon Body form.

"Huff, huff..."

He gasped for breath, his face showing exhaustion.

"Jingming, are you alright?"

Ye Lan, having also exited her succubus form, hurried over.

"I'm... fine, just exhausted from the energy drain."

Xu Jingming weakly waved his hand, taking a long while to recover.

"The demonic clone consumes half my internal Yuan energy just to manifest!

The clone can also use Doushen Shenlei, and even the Lightning Law, the Domain of Destruction, and the Dharma Form—all can be used.

But its energy consumption is twice that of my original body!"

Recalling the battle scene, Xu Jingming's eyelid twitched.

The demonic clone was literally a terrifying Yuan energy devouring machine!

The battle earlier hadn't even been particularly intense.

In a full-out fight, his Yuan energy wouldn't last half a minute!

'Then again, the third layer of the Zi Yan Demon Body is supposed to be cultivated only after entering the Star Level.

I've already mastered it at Star Radiance Nine—this is essentially exploiting a bug; high consumption is normal.

Regardless, I now have a very powerful trump card.'

Xu Jingming quickly adjusted his mindset.

Is half a minute enough?

More than enough!

The outcome of a battle between experts is decided in an instant.

If you can't win within half a minute, it means you're truly no match for your opponent.

"Still, this clone talent is quite peculiar.

Though formed from demonic energy, it still possesses vision and pain sensation."

All senses will feedback simultaneously.

If both the body and the clone are injured during combat, it is equivalent to receiving double the pain.

Xu Jingming, however, did not particularly care about this.

Compared to its formidable combat power, this hardly counts as a drawback.

Moreover, it isn't necessarily a drawback at all—after all, if it's pleasure, then it's double the enjoyment...

After successfully cultivating the third level of the Purple Nightmare Demon Body.

Xu Jingming resumed hunting demons.

He sought to acquire even more source points, to strengthen himself for the upcoming Universe Talent War.

Soon, six solar days passed, and the registration phase of the Universe Talent War finally ended.

There were only four days left until the Talent War began.

At the same time, everyone received an official notification from the Eternal Star Alliance.

Upon receiving the message, Xu Jingming, who was on Silver Radiance Star, immediately entered the Virtual Universe.

Virtual Universe, Noah Empire, Capital Star, Yunhai Community.

This was a premium community on Capital Star, even within the Virtual Universe.

A single villa cost several million universe coins.

Several days ago, Xu Jingming had purchased a villa in Yunhai Community in reality.

He spent ten million universe coins; the Virtual Universe property was essentially a bonus.

It made it convenient for Lu Yunji, Emers, and the others to come directly.

After all, in reality, Emers and the others could not reach the third planet where the Noah Sanctuary was located.

This way, the Virtual Universe was more convenient.

"Jingming, you're here?"

Inside the villa, when Xu Jingming arrived, Lu Yunji, Youli, Emers, and the other women were already waiting.

Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chuxuan each held Xu Xinghe and Xu Xinglan in their arms.

"Daddy."

Upon seeing Xu Jingming, Xu Xinghe and Xu Xinglan chirped out in tiny voices.

Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chuxuan set them down, and they immediately toddled forward.

Xu Jingming's two exquisitely crafted children were nearly two years old, and at the age of boundless energy.

"Mm."

Xu Jingming replied with a smile.

He lifted them effortlessly, one in each hand.

"Jingming, have you finished over there? When are you planning to return?"

Lu Yunji turned her crimson beautiful eyes toward him and asked softly.

"Mm, almost done.

I'll set off shortly; I expect to be back at the Sanctuary in two days."

Xu Jingming said casually, amusing the two children until they giggled.

After so many days of sweeping, the demons on Silver Radiance Star had been mostly cleared out.

Staying longer would yield little in source points.

With the Talent War about to begin, it was better to return to the Sanctuary.

"That's good—we'll wait for you here at the villa."

Lu Yunji's eyes brightened, and the remaining women of Ling Shuang also wore expressions of anticipation.

"By the way, have you seen the official message about the Talent War?"

Lu Yunji spoke again.

As a Star Radiance Stage VIII cultivator, she had naturally registered for this Talent War.

"That's exactly why I came."

Xu Jingming smiled slightly, placed Xu Xinghe and Xu Xinglan on his left and right thighs, and said: "Eva, open the official Talent War message."

"Got it!"

The green-haired, twin-tailed little girl Eva giggled, waved her small hand, and a holographic message interface instantly appeared before everyone.