Doppelganger

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Doppelganger (original: 分身)
Alias(es)	Clone; Phantom (before its form solidifies)
Species/Race	Doppelganger
Gender	Variable; determined by the appearance chosen at creation
Affiliation	Chen Ze; Myriad Things Space
Occupation/Role	Reconnaissance, infiltration, combat, resource collection, mining, and general support
Status	Replenishable; a destroyed clone revives after 24 hours for 10 Points 13 16
First Appearance	Chapter 16

Power Progression

All doppelgangers possess Chen Ze's cultivation and advance in synchronization with him. 13

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining Realm, Third Layer	17	Chen Fan shared Chen Ze's cultivation and strength while operating independently in Wannan City. 16 17
Golden Core Realm, Third Layer	217	Chen Ze reached the third layer; clones consequently shared the advancement and continued entering the Secret Realm in small groups. 13 217
Golden Core Realm, Seventh Layer	353	Chen Ze assessed that a clone wielding the Taihe Sword could contend through reckless combat even against stronger opponents. 353
Nascent Soul Realm, Sixth Layer	467	Chen Ze's breakthrough was accompanied by reports of increasingly capable clones infiltrating cultivator sects and supporting Myriad Things Space operations. 467
Spirit Severing Realm, Mid-stage	760	A clone displayed mid-stage Spirit Severing cultivation while leading hundreds of clones against hostile creatures. 760

Background / History

Chen Ze acquired the first Doppelganger for 100 Points. It initially materialized as a Phantom, then formed into a copy of Chen Ze and was named Chen Fan. Chen Ze immediately intended to use it as his public-facing body while protecting the secrecy of the Myriad Things Space. 16

The Clone Skill can be purchased without limit, though its price rises with each purchase: Chen Fan cost 100 Points, Zhao Yun cost 200, and Zhao Ling'er cost 300. 13 16 18 23 As Chen Ze accumulated resources, the doppelgangers expanded from a few covert operatives into large teams capable of replacing mine workers, infiltrating organizations, looting Secret Realm battlefields, and overwhelming enemies through attrition. 28 133 236

By the later story, clones served as Chen Ze's principal means of operating across the Dagan Dynasty, Anyuan Dynasty, Xuantian Continent, and the Spirit Realm without exposing his main body. 467 577 1109 1167

Appearance

A doppelganger begins as a featureless Phantom whose appearance is generated from Chen Ze's thoughts. Its form becomes permanent once confirmed. 13 16

• Can be made identical to Chen Ze, as with Chen Fan. 16
• Can take the likeness of remembered figures, including Zhao Yun and Zhao Ling'er. 18 23
• Can be designed to imitate a specific target for infiltration after gathering the target's appearance, mannerisms, aura, and memories. 28 482 1167
• Certain clones use transformation techniques to assume another person's identity, such as Chen Jun becoming a mine guard. 362

Personality

Doppelgangers possess independent consciousness and intelligence equal to Chen Ze's. They can think, make observations, develop personal reactions, and offer analyses that Chen Ze has not considered. 13 16 24

Their loyalty is absolute: they will never betray Chen Ze and obey his commands even when ordered into dangerous or disposable assignments. 13 27 133 Individual clones nonetheless show distinct behavior; Chen Fan becomes competitive with Zhao Ling'er for Chen Ze's regard, while Zhao Ling'er independently develops a theory about the Ye family's long-term ambitions. 24

Abilities & Skills

Synchronized Cultivation and Techniques

Each clone has the same cultivation as Chen Ze, and its cultivation improves alongside his. They also inherit the spells and martial skills known to him. 13 16 23

• Chen Fan reproduced Chen Ze's Ignition Art with identical size and power. 16
• Zhao Yun instantly received newly learned skills, including Swallow Step, through the shared connection. 23
• Clones can employ powerful techniques and Magic Tools, including the Nine Heavens Dragon Roar Spear, Taihe Sword, Earth Shield Art, and Invisibility Skill. 30 133 228
• A clone's spellcasting does not increase Chen Ze's proficiency; only Chen Ze's own training produces proficiency gains. 16

Telepathic Link and Shared Perception

Chen Ze can communicate mentally with his doppelgangers, observe through their eyes, access their memories, and directly take control of a clone when necessary. 16 252 580

• Clones relay reconnaissance and battlefield reports over great distances. 18 337 467
• Chen Ze can coordinate groups in real time, including directing formations, ambushes, and attrition tactics. 133 747
• Clones can share images and memories with other clones for identification and search operations. 526

Myriad Things Space Access

Doppelgangers can enter and exit the Myriad Things Space without paying spirit stones, and can use it to appear beside another clone already outside. 16 19

• They may transport captives or replace targets after those targets are briefly stored in the Space. 28
• They can return to the Space to restore spiritual power or receive instructions. 585 766
• They cannot operate the Myriad Things Shop, purchase items, recycle items, or use functional rooms in Chen Ze's place. 158

Resilience and Recovery

Doppelgangers can be injured, bleed, and be destroyed, but they feel no pain and do not fear death. 16 133

• A destroyed clone automatically recovers after 24 hours at a cost of 10 Points. 13 16
• The Clone Resting Room can completely repair severely injured but undestroyed clones within one hour without further Point costs. 23
• Their expendability enables Chen Ze's consumption-based combat tactics against opponents beyond his normal fighting capacity. 133 732

Stealth, Infiltration, and Impersonation

Doppelgangers frequently serve as Chen Ze's undercover agents. Their independent intelligence allows them to blend into local society, judge risks, and maintain cover identities. 17 30 442

• Chen Fan used Breath Concealment Art and concealed clothing to purchase a mansion near the City Lord's Mansion. 16 17
• Zhao Yun surveilled Shopkeeper Tong, infiltrated the Mysterious Iron Ore mine, and later accompanied Dagan Dynasty investigators for political purposes. 18 27 964
• Clones have replaced guards, chamber-of-commerce personnel, and Spirit Realm Envoys after Soul Searching their targets. 362 482 1108 1167
• The Divine Concealment Technique can conceal or simulate a target's aura and realm, aiding high-level impersonation. 461 1166

Known Instances

• Chen Fan — The first doppelganger and a copy of Chen Ze. He purchased the City Lord's Mansion-adjacent residence, acted as a decoy, gathered intelligence, and later investigated Qingyun Sect. 16 17 24 30
• Zhao Yun — A clone modeled after Zhao Yun. He monitored Shopkeeper Tong, infiltrated the ore mine, led missions, and later accompanied Dagan Dynasty forces investigating Longqing City's disappearance. 18 27 964
• Zhao Ling'er — A female clone modeled after Zhao Ling'er. She serves Chen Ze domestically, provides strategic counsel, and reports on clone activity in the Dagan Dynasty. 23 24 467
• Chen Jun — A notably handsome clone created to investigate the Dark Azure Jade mine. He Soul Searched a guard and transformed into the guard's likeness to infiltrate the mine. 362
• Chen Bei — A clone assigned to the Trial Ground; he diligently studies ancient runes and monitors the Profound Ice Qilin. 593 621
• Nether River — A clone disguised as the Spirit Realm Envoy Nether River and sent to infiltrate the Spirit Realm. 1109

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Early Wannan City operations — Chen Fan buys a secure mansion, serves as a decoy, and investigates the City Lord's Mansion and Ye family. Zhao Yun surveils Shopkeeper Tong. 17 18 24
• Mysterious Iron Ore mine takeover — Clones replace mine personnel, infiltrate the Ye family, mine resources, and suppress captured Ye family members. 28 30 51
• Attrition warfare — Chen Ze repeatedly deploys and replaces clones to trap and kill the Mirror Moon Flame Claw Ox, establishing his willingness to trade clones for victory. 133
• Secret Realm expansion — Clone teams loot corpses, bait cultivators and malevolent-energy monsters into formations, and participate in large-scale battles against the Anyuan and Dagan Dynasties. 236 252 289
• Dagan Dynasty infiltration — More than a hundred clones search for opportunities and resources while avoiding attention from major powers. 442 483 467
• Tower and ruins expeditions — Clone forces break formations, explore dangerous passages, resist illusions, and attack trial entities alongside Chen Ze. 640 661 732 747
• Spirit Realm deception — Clones impersonate Spirit Realm Envoys through Soul Searching, aura imitation, and coordinated replacement operations. 1108 1109 1166 1167
• Time-acceleration formation — Chen Ze uses 1,000 clones to establish a hundredfold time-accelerated space over the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Palace and Five Elements World Suppressing Tower. 1275