The X-Men were all amazed by Li Ge's imagination and creativity.
The design of this clone ability not only solved the problem of Phoenix's powers going out of control, but could also strengthen her abilities.
However, the Professor keenly spotted a problem:
"Li Ge, you've only been talking about the clone's abilities. That doesn't solve the problem of Jean's second personality."
Li Ge was not surprised that the Professor had noticed this issue. He explained:
"Professor, that's where I need your help."
"The clone ability I designed essentially lets someone separate certain aspects of their personality into a clone's consciousness. That makes the clone a version of themselves with a different personality."
"But Jean already has a second personality, which amounts to a manifestation of one aspect of her personality. And it's very powerful. Jean can't separate her out on her own."
Li Ge explained the principles behind the clone ability in greater detail.
Did this sound familiar?
That's right. Li Ge had designed this ability based on the Shadow Clone Jutsu from the legend of the eyes.
He had simply changed it from separating personality traits to separating personalities, truly turning one person into two.
"So you need me to help Jean separate out her second personality and guide her into the clone?"
The Professor immediately understood what Li Ge meant.
A mental issue like this did indeed require his help for Phoenix.
And with his help, the chances of an accident could also be reduced.
"Professor..."
Phoenix had finished receiving the information. She had just carefully digested and understood the information Li Ge had left in the orb of light.
Although she was delighted by how powerful the clone ability Li Ge had designed was,
the question of how to separate out her second personality had truly stumped her.
After all, Li Ge had been the one to tell her that the second personality existed. She could not even sense her presence herself.
In that case, how could she separate her out and guide her into her clone?
The exchange between Li Ge and the Professor immediately caught Phoenix's attention.
The Professor's words instantly kindled hope in her heart, but she also felt some shame.
The Professor had already helped her so much, and now she still needed his help to resolve her own problems. All sorts of emotions rose within her.
But she quickly calmed herself. She would no longer cause the Professor trouble. He had spent his entire life thinking of Mutants. From now on, she would protect everything they had!
"Professor, I'm sorry for the trouble!"
"I'm ready. Let me and my other self part ways from now on!"
Phoenix steadied herself and asked for the Professor's help.
"Jean, don't forget to put less energy into the clone. This little sister of yours isn't exactly good-tempered."
"But you can also treat her like a child and teach her."
Li Ge reminded Phoenix at the right moment.
"Li Ge, thank you so much for putting so much thought into designing this clone ability for me. And thank you for the reminder."
"She's borne so much for me. I won't blame her for her bad temper."
"I'll be a good big sister."
Phoenix's gaze softened. Beside her, Cyclops, who still looked like a demon, could not help comforting her:
"Don't worry, Jean! Your little sister is my little sister. I'll help you teach her properly."
"That's right! We'll all help you."
Storm also voiced her support.
"She's just a little girl. With so many of us here, are we really afraid she'll cause trouble?"
Wolverine's words were rough, but his reasoning was sound.
"Thank you, everyone. I'll teach her properly."
"Professor, I'm starting."
Phoenix thanked them and prepared to activate the clone ability.
As naturally as eating or drinking, she successfully activated it.
Rather than directly creating a physical clone, she took Li Ge's advice and only created a solid energy clone.
It had only an ordinary person's level of energy, and she gave it no abilities.
Phoenix decided to wait until her little sister had matured mentally and could interact normally with them before sharing the energy of the Phoenix Force with her a little at a time.
After all, without her causing trouble, the Phoenix Force within Phoenix would not go out of control so easily.
Phoenix merely willed it, but to the onlookers, streams of energy surged out of her body and gathered before her into a figure identical to her.
There was nothing insubstantial about it anywhere. It even had clothes, and there was no way to tell that it was an energy clone.
But the figure was expressionless, its eyes closed and its body motionless, like a wax figure of Phoenix.
Phoenix looked at the Professor. "Help me, Professor!"
The Professor already knew what to do. As soon as Phoenix spoke, he extended his consciousness into her mind.
One stood and the other sat, both closing their eyes and concentrating their minds.
Within Phoenix's mind, the Professor's consciousness and hers took on their respective appearances.
Without exchanging a word, the Professor led Phoenix straight to the seal within her mind.
A barrier formed of psychic power tightly enclosed a mass of turbulent energy.
Occasionally, some of the energy brushed against the barrier, sending ripples through it.
A wisp of energy extended out of the barrier. Phoenix knew her clone ability had drawn it out.
Without damaging the barrier, it could establish a flow of energy with the Phoenix Force inside and also guide the second personality within along that flow.
Phoenix could not help admiring the power of the clone ability Li Ge had designed.
Phoenix shared the information about this ability with the Professor, believing it would help him.
The Professor was indeed pleasantly surprised. He had originally thought he would have to stabilize the seal while guiding Phoenix's second personality out.
This immediately spared him more than half the trouble. All he needed to do was focus entirely on suppressing Phoenix's second personality and guiding her into the clone.
The Professor's consciousness followed the energy into the barrier. After resisting the Phoenix Force's instinctive assault, he carefully scanned the mental fluctuations within.
Under these conditions, the Professor immediately discovered the presence of a consciousness.
Emotions filled with brutality and malice began spreading toward him without pause.
Destruction, annihilation, arrogance, lust... all manner of dark thoughts surrounded the consciousness, like a demon king from hell proclaiming his evil to the world.
Such pure malice sent a chill through the Professor. He dared not imagine what destruction Phoenix would bring upon the world if this consciousness one day took control of her body.
Fortunately, they could discover and resolve this problem in advance.