Divine Replication System

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the others shifted once more. They wanted to say something, but found themselves at a loss for words.    

They were well aware of what Lin Xuan and his companions had done in Tai Chuan City, which was under the control of the Devil Cloud Sect.    

They had slaughtered all the Devil Cloud Sect warriors in the city, and not just that; they had drained every drop of their blood essence, leaving them as nothing but desiccated corpses.    

Such actions were on par with those of the Demon Force, like the Devil Cloud Sect itself.    

It was clear that the other party was not one to show mercy.    

When the time came to act, he would do so without hesitation.    

If they were to truly provoke him, they feared their fate would be dire and beyond their worst nightmares.    

Though most of them had been raised within the sect and deeply cherished it, they did not wish to see it destroyed and its legacy severed.    

But when their very lives were at stake...    

If they were to perish here, the legacy would not survive either.    

Resistance seemed futile.    

Perhaps, the Ancestor's approach was the correct one.    

Caught between the legacy of the sect and their own lives, they found themselves unable to choose.    

But the Ancestor had chosen for them.    

And with even the Ancestor taking such steps, the weight on their shoulders was significantly reduced.    

After the old ancestor had spoken, they held their peace.    

Silence was their way of consenting.    

"For the time being, there's no need for concern. Our Elemental Spirit Sect has a legacy spanning thousands of years, standing as one of the six mightiest powers on the Dongyuan Continent.    

Our sect's protective formation is among the strongest Emperor Level formations across the entire continent.    

The likelihood of it being breached by the other party is slim.    

As long as the protective formation stands, there's no need for despair."    

Elemental Spirit continued.    

"The old ancestor speaks wisely!"    

"Let the old ancestor decide on this matter!"    

"Indeed, our sect's protective formation isn't so easily overcome!"    

"…"    

The senior members regained a measure of confidence, nodding in agreement and managing to muster a semblance of a smile.    

The arrival of two peak Emperor Level adversaries had exerted immense pressure on them. Among their ranks, only the old ancestor stood at the peak Emperor Level. The disparity was stark.    

Elemental Spirit gave a slight nod upon realizing this. His gaze shifted and settled on Lin Xuan. He chose not to reveal the entire truth. Truth be told, he himself harbored little confidence. Lin Xuan's presence was profound and abyssal, imposing a great sense of oppression upon him. This pressure was not evident in his might but rather in his perception and intuition. Even the black-clothed middle-aged man, likely no match for him, felt compelled to treat Lin Xuan with utmost respect. This only confirmed his suspicions further.    

Nevertheless, the Elemental Spirit Sect's grand array, renowned as the closest to the legendary Emperor Level array on the Dongyuan Continent, possessed formidable power. It was his primary source of reliance and confidence. He would not consider surrendering as long as the sect's protective grand array remained intact. He was determined to witness the true strength of the opposition first.    

What if the other party merely held an exceptionally high status? He couldn't fathom what level of prestige would require a peak Emperor Level expert to serve as a mere guard, yet he couldn't dismiss the possibility. Particularly since he sensed that the other's vitality was excessively youthful, starkly different from the aged monsters who only appeared young due to years of concealment. He clung to this hopeful fantasy.    

Moreover, his previous words were merely a stalling tactic, a precautionary measure. Should the other party prove to be a legendary being surpassing the Emperor Level, they would need a buffer to prevent total annihilation of the sect. The lineage might be severed, but as long as the Sect Seniors remained, the sect would endure.    

The exchange between Lin Xuan and Elemental Spirit was not intentionally hidden and had echoed across the land. Many martial artists below had overheard the conversation. Aside from a few who reacted intensely, the majority breathed a sigh of relief. They held affection and loyalty towards their sect, but the prospect of its destruction was something they wished to avoid. Survival was, after all, the most favorable outcome.    

Now, the true test of this individual's strength awaited. "Not bad, you've made the right choice!"    

Lin Xuan nodded slightly, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. He had been considering what to do if the Sect Seniors of the Elemental Spirit Sect chose to resist stubbornly. He couldn't possibly resort to the same measures he used against the Devil Cloud Sect, annihilating them all. If push came to shove, he would have to make an example out of them. Thankfully, they were wise enough to avoid that fate.    

Now was the time for Lin Xuan to demonstrate his power and crush any lingering hopes they might have harbored. He stepped forward, crossing thousands of meters in a single stride, arriving high above the Elemental Spirit Sect. His speed rivaled that of tearing through the fabric of space itself, sending a shiver through the hearts of the Sect Seniors below. They couldn't even divert their gaze.    

Was the speculation about him true? Their unease intensified. Looking up, Lin Xuan stood where the sun should be, but even the sun seemed to pale in comparison to him at that moment. He extended his palm, and in a calm, resonant voice, he announced, "Heaven Covering Palm!"    

The world underwent a dramatic transformation. Fierce winds howled and swirled, and massive vortices connecting heaven and earth emerged, blanketing the land. These vortices consumed all the spiritual energy in the vicinity, funneling it towards Lin Xuan. The sky itself darkened as if night had fallen, yet it was still clearly morning.    

In the blink of an eye, Lin Xuan had drained the spiritual energy from the surrounding area, creating an enormous white palm imprint that stretched as far as the eye could see. True to its name, the Heaven Covering Palm obscured the sky, eclipsing the sun. The sheer magnitude of this display was beyond the capabilities of even a peak Emperor Level practitioner.    

The power within the palm print was boundless, seemingly poised to obliterate all creation and usher in an apocalypse. The previous attack from the Martial Puppet paled in comparison to this oceanic force. And all this unfolded in the span of a heartbeat.    

Below, countless martial artists gazed up at the awe-inspiring palm print that now shrouded the entire Central Region of the Elemental Spirit Sect. They stood frozen in place, struck dumb by the display of might before them.    

Previously, they had clung to a sliver of hope and managed to keep their composure, but now, that was all gone.    

The reason was that the Heaven Covering Palm had exceeded the bounds of Emperor Level.    

Fear was the only thing left in their hearts, as their ability to think was rapidly slipping away.    

They were convinced that if this dreadfully powerful Heaven Covering Palm struck, the entire Elemental Spirit Sect would be reduced to rubble.    

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