C1373 Order!
C1373 Order!
They were among the elite within the Elemental Spirit Sect.
Reaching the Emperor Level would be well within their grasp, and advancing to the late period of the Emperor Level was certainly not out of the question.
In time, they could even become his core supporters.
After all, they were his own people, and he couldn't let them down.
"Lastly, as I've stated, my return marks the beginning of our quest to unify the Dongyuan Continent.
Spread the word to get ready. In two days, the Elemental Spirit Hall will mobilize in full force and head for the Devil Cloud Sect.
I vow to annihilate the Devil Cloud Sect!
Furthermore, notify the East Saint Sect, the Canglan Sect, the Thunder Yang Pavilion, and the Purple Cauldron Sect that they must dispatch at least half of their combat power to aid us.
We must eradicate the Devil Cloud Sect, leaving none behind!
Should they fail to join us, rest assured, I will personally address the matter afterward!"
Lin Xuan's commanding voice echoed throughout the grand hall, sending shivers down the spines of all the warriors present.
Upon fully grasping his words, a surge of excitement welled up within them.
The moment they had been waiting for had finally arrived.
Eliminating the Devil Cloud Sect, a significant scourge to the Dongyuan Continent, would be an outstanding achievement.
In recent times, the five major powers had endured considerable pressure from the Devil Cloud Sect.
The Devil Cloud Sect's abrupt betrayal and the ensuing warfare had brought calamity to the continent and inflicted heavy losses upon them.
Now, the prospect of exacting revenge and potentially wiping out the Devil Cloud Sect was within reach.
They were well aware of the Devil Cloud Sect's formidable strength, surpassing that of the Elemental Spirit Sect and reigning as the mightiest force on the Dongyuan Continent.
None of the other five major powers could stand against it alone.
Yet, they couldn't completely overpower the five powers, as the disparity wasn't overwhelming.
Otherwise, the Devil Cloud Sect would have long since crushed these factions and achieved dominion over the Dongyuan Continent.
Instead of being constrained by the five great forces with limited opportunities for advancement, Lin Xuan stood apart. His demonstrated power had already surpassed the Emperor Level. The Elemental Spirit Sect's protective formation was among the highest level and most formidable Emperor Level formations on the entire Dongyuan Continent. Even if several Emperor Level experts joined forces to attack, they would struggle to make an impact. This is why the Devil Cloud Sect refrained from assaulting the headquarters of the other five major powers.
When it comes to the combat prowess of their higher-ups, the Devil Cloud Sect boasts more peak and late-period Emperor Level warriors than the Elemental Spirit Sect, Canglan Sect, and the rest of the five great forces. Should they clash, the Elemental Spirit Sect would likely be outmatched. Yet, with their protective formation in place, the Devil Cloud Sect, even at full strength, would probably fail to breach it and might incur significant losses instead.
Each of the six great forces' headquarters harbors their utmost strength. If not for Lin Xuan, a fearsomely unreasonable entity, the Elemental Spirit Sect could have easily preserved itself. However, their grand protective array couldn't withstand even a single blow from Lin Xuan before shattering. Had Lin Xuan not restrained himself, the entire Elemental Spirit Sect region might have been leveled, leaving a colossal handprint in its wake. Such overwhelming power, wielded with such ease, suggests that we have yet to see the full extent of Lin Xuan's abilities. Their limited understanding falls short of grasping his true level.
In theory, taking down the Devil Cloud Sect shouldn't pose a challenge. They all eagerly anticipate the downfall of the Devil Cloud Sect, notorious for its rampant slaughter and arrogance across the continent. Lin Xuan's deep-seated grudge against the Devil Cloud Sect is evident in his actions. He dealt with the Devil Cloud Sect and the Elemental Spirit Sect in starkly different ways. For instance, Taichuan City, under the Devil Cloud Sect's control, was utterly eradicated by him, sparing no one. In contrast, he exercised restraint with the Elemental Spirit Sect, where his massive offensive resulted in minimal casualties. The disparity is clear. Moreover, this mission entailed more than just the destruction of the Devil Cloud Sect.
Although Lin Xuan had merely announced that the East Saint Sect, Thunder Yang Pavilion, and the other major forces would send half of their combat strength to join the war, it was highly unlikely that he would simply let these four great powers off the hook. Once the war concluded, it was probable that he would seek to absorb them into his own forces. Should the Elemental Spirit Sect follow suit, transforming into a branch of the Tianyuan Palace, Lin Xuan's ambition to unify the continent would certainly involve these four great powers; they were indispensable to his plans.
There was a sense of anticipation among them to witness the reaction of the top brass of these forces when the time came. Resistance was not even a consideration for them. If the formidable Devil Cloud Sect couldn't withstand the pressure, what chance did the resistance of the four great powers have? After all, who pays any mind to the thoughts of an ant? If necessary, making an example out of one would suffice to warn the others.
Lin Xuan had spared the Elemental Spirit Sect from slaughter, perhaps out of respect for past relations. However, this did not lead them to believe he would show leniency in the future. In the city of Taichuan, the martial cultivators of the Devil Cloud Sect had been reduced to mummified remains. Such ruthlessness was on par with the Demon Force, far from the actions of the benevolent.
With the Elemental Spirit Sect now a part of the Tianyuan Palace's Elemental Spirit Hall, it was only natural for them to wish the same fate upon other factions of similar stature. It would certainly ease their minds to see their former peers share their destiny.
In two days' time, the Dongyuan Continent might witness the most monumental war in centuries—a war that promised to be a secure victory. It was an event not to be missed, and the Emperor Level Martial Cultivators' eyes sparkled with anticipation.
"Yes, I will ensure all preparations are made within the next two days," one of the subordinates pledged. "However, once the high-ranking members of the Elemental Spirit Hall depart and our protective spell formation is compromised, we may be vulnerable to smaller threats..."
Zhou Yu Xin responded, his enthusiasm for the downfall of the Devil Cloud Sect evident, though it was quickly followed by a hint of concern.
"Don't worry, I've got it under control," Lin Xuan reassured, dismissing the concern with a wave of his hand. To him, even a High-grade Emperor Level Spell Formation was hardly a challenge.
Zhou Yu Xin fell silent.
With Lin Xuan's assurance, there was no longer an issue.
Even though he was unclear about Lin Xuan's specific plans,
it was actually quite manageable.
If worst came to worst, leaving behind a few Emperor Level Martial Cultivators from the late period would suffice.
Even without the protective spell formation, it would be enough to safeguard the Hall of Elemental Spirit.
Once word of today's events spread, even the peak Emperor Level Martial Cultivators wouldn't dare to launch an attack.
Otherwise, they would face annihilation.
After some time, Lin Xuan pondered briefly and, seeing no further matters to address, he announced:
"Alright, everyone can go and make preparations.
Ruan Zhu, you stay behind."
Should anything else arise, he could simply summon Master Elemental Spirit or Zhou Yu Xin.
The reason he had convened all the Emperor Level Martial Cultivators was to imprint a Pill Essence Mark within their Dantian.
This was to ensure that his commands would be followed and that there would be no disobedience within the Elemental Spirit Hall.
The Emperor Level Martial Cultivators quickly exited the hall.
Though Lin Xuan had not exerted his might, his presence exerted immense pressure on them.
They felt uneasy yet compelled to comply.
As for why Ruan Zhu was asked to remain, that sparked further speculation among them.