Elder Shao's clone indeed possessed only power equivalent to the Mahayana Stage.
But with his Heavenly Immortal Realm cultivation standing behind it, his primordial spirit merely had to draw upon the spiritual energy in the surrounding areas to instantly replenish the mana expended by the clone.
On a brownish planet.
Elder Shao settled Wang Jixuan and Zheng Shiduo inside an underground cavern, instructing them to hide there for the time being. Then, with a casual gesture, he drew over several stones and carved two Stone Sculptures. Lowering his head, he blew a breath onto them, and the sculptures became the likenesses of Wang Jixuan and Zheng Shiduo.
Elder Shao's Clone hurried away with the two decoys.
Before leaving, he did not forget to remind them:
"Don't worry. That pack of Dark Cultists is chasing us, so Miss Amina is safe for now. Yin Lin has also made every preparation for retreat. Just stay hidden here without worry. No one knows about this place; I came here on a whim.
"I'll lead those little minions around in circles."
Wang Jixuan felt somewhat conflicted and said quietly, "Master, I have not yet had the chance to repay your kindness, yet I am making you run about everywhere."
"Ha ha ha!"
Elder Shao stroked his beard and laughed heartily.
"Don't put on such a childish act!
"Though I have no idea what tune the Heavenly Dao Tablet is playing, one thing is certain now: one part of the Heavenly Dao wants to kill you, while another part wants to protect you.
"The Immortal Realm has already begun to confront itself. The sudden upheaval of Heavenly Net and the Dark Cult has alarmed all factions.
"However, although Heavenly Net and the Dark Cult stand apart from worldly affairs within the Immortal Realm, neither can