"When it comes to clone techniques, confusing and disrupting enemies are mere lesser paths. A true clone technique should make the clone your very own body."
Fairy Lingyue answered.
"But no matter how lifelike a clone is, it's still only formed from spiritual energy. How could it compare to a true body of flesh and blood?"
Xu Taiping asked in bewilderment.
"The Daoist Canon says that the Dao arose from the Three Origins, the Three Origins transformed into the Three Qi, and the Three Qi gave rise to all things. No matter how powerful our bodies become, at their root, they are merely manifestations of the Three Qi."
"These Three Qi are origin, primal, and profound qi."
"Upper Immortal Taiqing's Profound Origin Clone Technique first cultivates profound and primal qi, then returns these two qi to their source to reshape a person's essence qi, cultivating a clone that can truly be your own body."
"And this kind of clone is also called a life-bound clone."
Since this concerned Xu Taiping's future cultivation, Fairy Lingyue explained in great detail.
Xu Taiping nodded slightly at her words.
This was actually very similar to the idea of "seeking truth in the Transformation Realm" that Fairy Lingyue had mentioned to him before.
"Wait, Sister Lingyue, you just said the Three Qi gave rise to all things. Why does this only use profound and primal qi? Why not return origin qi to its source as well?"
Xu Taiping suddenly noticed a gap in Fairy Lingyue's explanation.
"Have you heard of painting a dragon and dotting in its eyes?"
Rather than answering, Fairy Lingyue asked him a question.
"I have."
Xu Taiping nodded.
"As the old saying goes, once you dot in a dragon's eyes, it will fly away. If you incorporate origin qi into your