Divine Replication System

Such a conflict could easily escalate into a massive war.    

Even the Devil Cloud Sect, after unveiling their true might and securing their position as the preeminent force on the Dongyuan Continent, initiated hostilities against the other factions.    

Yet, they had not engaged in full-scale war with the other five major powers.    

Perhaps, given time to assimilate the power from the Demon Aura-infused blood of the lake and significantly bolster their strength, it might have been possible.    

But time ran out before they could act, and their annihilation made a top-tier sect war even more unlikely.    

There was another matter to consider.    

With the fall of the Devil Cloud Sect, the vast resources they controlled—mines, medicinal fields, cities, and more—were up for grabs.    

These were not to be overlooked.    

A fair redistribution was in order.    

The Devil Cloud Sect's substantial assets were more than enough to satiate the five great powers.    

This significantly reduced the potential for conflict over interests.    

The likelihood of war diminished even further.    

They all anticipated the forthcoming opportunities for swift advancement.    

At that moment,    

Lin Xuan, in the heartland of the Devil Cloud Sect, soared over after demolishing the Demon Aura Blood Pool.    

Numerous Emperor Level Flying Ships remained stationary, awaiting Lin Xuan's descent; none dared to depart without permission.    

The leaders of the East Saint Sect, Canglan Sect, and the other powers watched with intense focus, their expressions shifting as they anticipated the impending announcement from Lin Xuan.    

In an instant,    

Lin Xuan reached the vicinity of the Emperor Level Flying Ships.    

Hovering above, he surveyed the ships below.    

His icy gaze swept over the crowd.    

Heads bowed wherever he looked, as no one dared meet his eyes.    

Without delay, Lin Xuan spoke plainly:    

"I have returned with the intent to unite the continent. The Elemental Spirit Sect has already pledged allegiance to me, becoming the Elemental Spirit Hall within the Tianyuan Palace I have established.    

"Now, it's time for your four sects to decide. East Saint Sect, Thunder Yang Pavilion, Canglan Sect, and Purple Cauldron Sect—what are your thoughts?"    

Lin Xuan's voice, calm and steady, echoed in everyone's ears. His tone was serene, devoid of any aggression or hostility. Yet, no one dared to underestimate him. The area remained enveloped in silence.    

The high-ranking members of the Elemental Spirit Hall, including Master Yuan Ling, wore smiles of contentment. With the Elemental Spirit Sect conceding defeat, the other factions would inevitably have to endure the same experience. This realization brought them a profound sense of satisfaction. Human nature is such that we often resent inequality more than scarcity.    

The leaders of the East Saint Sect, Canglan Sect, and the other major powers wore grim expressions. They had anticipated this moment, but its swift arrival still caught them off guard. Despite their extensive mental preparations, they struggled to come to terms with the reality before them.    

Ordinarily, no power would willingly surrender, especially not those among the elite of the Dongyuan Continent. Within their own ranks, these leaders enjoyed considerable autonomy and the highest privileges; everything proceeded as they desired. However, submission would change all that. Their days of autonomy would be over, replaced by subservience to another's command. A Supreme Emperor would now loom over them, a prospect that was profoundly unsettling for the peak Emperor Level warriors of these four great powers – akin to a fishbone caught in their throat.    

Yet, as Lin Xuan finished speaking, they found themselves unable to voice any objection. Their gazes involuntarily swept over the encampment of the Devil Cloud Sect below. Recognized as the most formidable force on the Dongyuan Continent, the true depth of the Devil Cloud Sect's strength was now apparent to them. Boasting six peak Emperor Level warriors and more than twenty at the late period Emperor Level, their assembly was unmatched by any of the other five great forces.    

Previously, even the East Saint Sect, once hailed as the strongest, could not compete with the Devil Cloud Sect on a one-on-one basis. It would take an alliance of two powers just to mount a credible challenge.    

If it weren't for their families' ancient and incredibly powerful sect-protecting formations, passed down through countless years, they might have stood a chance.    

Relying on these formations, they could face multiple peak Emperor Level warriors at once, yet breaking through was nearly impossible.    

Their forces were likely to be decimated by the Devil Cloud Sect, suffering catastrophic losses.    

Despite this, the Devil Cloud Sect was eradicated today.    

From the highest ranks of Emperor Level to the novices of the Martial Path, not one person escaped.    

They were all slain.    

And throughout, it was a display of utter domination.    

The Devil Cloud Sect had no chance to resist.    

Their sect-protecting formation, which was notably stronger than those of the East Saint Sect, Canglan Sect, and the other major powers, was obliterated by a single sword strike.    

The six peak Emperor Level experts of the Devil Cloud Sect met their end at the hands of a blood-colored spiritual pet.    

For the five great sects, this was the easiest sect-destroying battle yet.    

Their adversary was the formidable Devil Cloud Sect.    

It's a truth so startling that few would believe it if told.    

The comparison only highlights Lin Xuan's fearsome power.    

He has transcended the level of the entire Dongyuan Continent.    

Today, he effortlessly wiped out the Devil Cloud Sect without a scratch, and whether he even used his full strength remains unknown to them.    

If it were them, weaker than the Devil Cloud Sect, they would likely find it even easier.    

Regardless of their reluctance, they wouldn't dare utter a word of defiance.    

Lin Xuan didn't rush them, giving them time to decide.    

But he wouldn't allow for indefinite delays.    

If they were unwilling, he was prepared to employ more forceful measures.    

Among the six great forces, only the Elemental Spirit Sect had any significant ties to him.    

The other five sects were mere names to him, with virtually no connection.    

Destroying the remaining four sects would leave him as unmoved as the annihilation of the Devil Cloud Sect.    

At most, he wouldn't be as merciless as he was with the Devil Cloud Sect.    

After all, the Four Great Forces were not associated with the Demon Force or the Demon Essence Race.    

The vast majority of those in the middle and lower echelons were innocent.    

He could incorporate them into Tianyuan Palace.    

As for the direct descendants and the die-hard members, they would be taken care of.    

They were only a minority after all.    

It was not a significant issue.    

No martial artist on the entire Dongyuan Continent could reach the Half-level Emperor status.    

Moreover, his level of cultivation was beyond the reach of any martial artist from the Dongyuan Continent.    

He wasn't overly concerned about any potential retaliation that might follow.    

He was not a Demonic Martial Artist; he would not commit mass slaughter over a mere possibility.    

The atmosphere remained eerily quiet.    

Wei Zhengzhen, Cang Shuiyue, and the other senior members remained silent, their faces somber.    

Many among the middle ranks wore expressions of humiliation, their anger bubbling beneath the surface.    

Some even wanted to burst out in a tirade.    

These individuals had been cultivated by the sect and held a deep-seated loyalty to it.    

Naturally, they did not wish to see their sect fall.    

Yet they were paralyzed by the overwhelming presence of their elders before them, unable to act.    

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