Divine Replication System

Yet, its shortcomings were rather evident.    

Once forged into a heavy Spirit weapon, its potency would be undeniable, but it would lag in speed.    

After all, what good is formidable power if it fails to strike the target?    

Lin Xuan intended to wield it against those formidable at the Half-level Emperor stage.    

As for anyone below that rank—    

Even those at the pinnacle of Emperor Level were mere insects to Lin Xuan, hardly meriting his full effort.    

At the Half-level Emperor tier, each individual is formidable in every aspect: physical strength, speed, martial arts, secrets, and Spirit weapons.    

They are not so easily bested.    

Nobody would foolishly stand still, waiting to be struck.    

Lin Xuan had a strategy for this challenge.    

His spatial talent was key.    

Setting aside long-distance teleportation and the ace up his sleeve, the Spatial Edge, even his innate ability to blink through space was more than enough.    

Though Half-level Emperor experts could outfly those at the peak of Emperor Level, they paled in comparison to the power of spatial movement.    

Of course, it wasn't about teleporting himself for a surprise attack.    

That would only put the enemy on alert, making close-quarters combat difficult.    

Instead, by teleporting the Thunder Meteorite Mountain Peak, he could engulf a vast area in an instant.    

With overwhelming force, space itself would fracture.    

Escape would be far from easy for the adversary.    

Moreover, Lin Xuan could remain at a distance, ready to strike.    

Combining these tactics, capturing a Half-level Emperor became a real possibility.    

This was merely Lin Xuan's approach to combating a Half-level Emperor while at the Martial Monarch Stage.    

Should they be equals, with matching cultivation levels,    

he wouldn't even need to teleport; confident in his own speed, he believed the enemy couldn't flee.    

He could simply suppress them with the Thunder Meteorite Mountain Peak.    

Additionally, to keep his spatial abilities under wraps,    

he could infuse some Ethereal Profound Crystals.    

Indeed, these crystals are exceedingly rare and valuable to those below Emperor Level.    

At the Emperor Level, they weren't considered particularly valuable. While not abundant, there was a decent quantity available. The Dongyuan Continent itself boasted a mineral vein capable of producing Ethereal Profound Crystals. Due to the exceedingly high level of Spatial Laws, the associated Spatial Profound Meanings, False Profound Meanings, and even the Concepts of Spatial Laws were highly sought after. Yet, no one across the entire continent had managed to comprehend them, including the Half-level Emperor experts from the Central Essence Continent.    

The shattered spaces were merely a result of the Tianyuan Continent's lower energy level and less stable space, which had been forcibly broken apart by overwhelming power, unrelated to the Spatial Laws. Thus, while Ethereal Profound Crystals might be found in other, more advanced worlds, they were quite common in the Tianyuan Continent. Beyond their use in teleportation spell formations, they had few applications and seemed somewhat superfluous.    

For Lin Xuan, acquiring some Ethereal Profound Crystals was not a challenge. He didn't need them to be functional. Given his current expertise in artifact forging and spell formation, he lacked the capability to utilize them effectively. His intention was simply to create a decoy. By causing the Thunder Meteorite Peak to emit faint spatial fluctuations, others would instinctively attribute the effects to the peak itself after he employed Spatial Teleportation, not to Lin Xuan.    

Talent in spatial abilities was exceedingly rare. Throughout the history of the Tianyuan Continent, there were only a few recorded instances. Yet, spatial treasures did occasionally surface. It was unclear whether this was due to the flourishing ancient martial arts, which could craft and utilize such treasures, or some other cause.    

Lin Xuan himself had burst onto the scene with exceptional talent and potential, arguably the foremost figure in the Tianyuan Continent. His strength was incomparable to his contemporaries, the young prodigies of his generation. It was only natural for him to come across such a wealth of opportunities. Possessing an additional spatial treasure was entirely plausible, using one lie to conceal an even greater one. But these considerations were for later.    

Refining a Spirit weapon with gravity as its primary feature would have to wait until his return to the Central Essence Continent.    

Utilizing the resources of Jade Dragon Mountain, the dominant force on the Central Essence Continent, would make things significantly easier.    

Subsequently, Lin Xuan channeled a boundless surge of Pill Essence into the Thunder Meteorite Peak below him.    

This peak soared thousands of feet into the sky and was massive in size.    

If it weren't chopped down and segmented, collecting it would prove to be a cumbersome task.    

Even an Emperor Level storage ring wouldn't have the capacity for such a vast space.    

Carrying it away would be far too noticeable.    

Luckily, Lin Xuan had already devised a strategy for this situation.    

After siphoning the thunder energy from Lei Shan, Lin Xuan's Pill Essence seemed to merge with the Thunder Meteorite Peak, as if they were inherently connected.    

The Pill Essence encountered no resistance.    

The process was exceedingly smooth.    

While infusing the Pill Essence, intricate Formation Marks were meticulously inscribed.    

Given Lin Xuan's mastery in the art of spell formations, crafting these specialized Formation Marks was no challenge, even for something as vast as the Thunder Meteorite Peak.    

Within moments, Lin Xuan focused his intent.    

To the astonishment of the onlookers, the colossal peak began to shrink rapidly, as if water were leaving a sponge.    

In just an instant, it vanished from view, reduced to the size of a fist and secured within Lin Xuan's Walkspace.    

This was the result of the Formation Marks Lin Xuan had previously etched.    

The temporary shrinking Formation Marks could diminish anything in size.    

They required a steady stream of high-quality Pill Essence.    

Only Lin Xuan, or other Half-level Emperor powerhouses, could meet such a demand.    

Furthermore, this knowledge was gleaned from the legacy of spell formations, a lore long lost to the Tianyuan Continent.    

In essence, only Lin Xuan had the capability to perform this miraculous transformation.    

Witnessing this feat, the martial artists were profoundly stunned and enlightened.    

They had not anticipated that Lin Xuan would not only absorb all the thunder energy from the mountain but also effortlessly claim the enormous Thunder Meteorite Peak for himself.    

His powers seemed boundless, defying all limits.    

Once again, he had surpassed their realm of comprehension.    

However, they found it acceptable and understandable when it happened to Lin Xuan, a formidable expert.    

At that moment, Lin Xuan transformed into a streak of light and made his descent.    

"Congratulations, Hall Master, on acquiring the treasure and significantly enhancing your strength!"    

"Congratulations, Elder!"    

"…"    

The Emperor Level Martial Cultivators also regained control over themselves and bowed to Lin Xuan in congratulation.    

Having witnessed Lin Xuan's fearsome power once more, no one dared harbor any ill intentions.    

This included the members of the Thunder Yang Pavilion.    

"Yes."    

Lin Xuan gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.    

His gaze then swept over the senior ranks of the Thunder Yang Pavilion.    

"Now, are you prepared to pledge your allegiance?"    

The towering figure at the forefront had attained the pinnacle of Emperor Level.    

He was Lei Potian, another peak Emperor Level Martial Cultivator from the Thunder Yang Pavilion.    

Lei Potian's expression was tinged with a bitter smile.    

The inheritance treasure was lost.    

And now, their entire sect was expected to submit. Where in the world was the sense in that?    

It was akin to robbery, no different from the acts of bandits.    

But they were at the mercy of a much stronger force.    

If they refused, they risked provoking his wrath.    

The entire Thunder Yang Pavilion might not survive.    

With no choice but to acquiesce, they responded with great difficulty.    

"This junior is willing to lead the Thunder Yang Pavilion in submission to you!"    

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