Hua Qiang acted at once. Sitting cross-legged, he drew that mass of alien energy out of the Creation Divine Cauldron, then activated the Clone Refinement Technique, using his own blood essence as a catalyst and merging it into the alien energy.
The instant the blood essence touched the alien energy, a dazzling radiance erupted. The alien energy swiftly began taking shape, gradually condensing into a figure identical to Hua Qiang.
As time passed, the clone's outline grew increasingly distinct, and the aura around its body continued to rise—Star Lord Realm Second Heaven, Third Heaven... all the way to Star Lord Realm Ninth Heaven. Yet its aura did not stop; instead, it became ever more violent.
When its aura reached its peak, a terrifying pressure burst from the clone's body. The surrounding space began to distort, as though it might collapse at any moment.
"Star Lord Realm Peak!" Hua Qiang abruptly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with incredulous ecstasy.
He could clearly sense that the clone not only possessed the strength of the Star Lord Realm Peak, but had also inherited the Alien Creature's special abilities. It could even use the Formless Ability.
The clone slowly opened its eyes and cupped its hands toward Hua Qiang in salute. Its voice was identical to his. "Greetings, This Venerable One."
Hua Qiang rose to his feet. Feeling the terrifying aura radiating from the clone, he could not help throwing back his head in laughter, the sound shaking the Star Sea Abyss. "Star Dome Divine Envoy, if you dare come, I will make you taste what a surprise truly is!"
With a wave of his hand, he stored the clone within his sea of consciousness, then began consolidating his cultivation. Although he had yet to break through to the Star Lord Realm Second