Divine Replication System

You are the greatest traitor of our Thunder Yang Pavilion. From this day forth, you are unworthy of wielding any control over our Pavilion!"    

An enraged voice echoed from a nearby palace.    

A middle-stage Emperor Level Martial King pointed at Lei Potian, loudly berating him.    

Behind him stood a cadre of elite cultivators ranging from early Emperor Level to Martial King Stage and Void Martial Stage, all hurling insults at Lei Potian.    

"Hall Master, my apologies for this disgraceful scene. It seems I've been far too lenient with them in the past."    

Lei Potian bowed deeply, offering his apology to Lin Xuan.    

A glint of ferocity flashed in his eyes.    

With a clench of his hand, a massive palm radiating the peak Emperor Level aura materialized.    

He viciously grasped at the group that had spoken out.    

Their power unleashed.    

The cultivators, at best middle-stage Emperor Level, stood no chance.    

They were obliterated on the spot, their blood spraying like tomato sauce.    

The remaining Thunder Yang Pavilion cultivators, witnessing this, were struck with terror and dared not utter another word.    

As one of only two peak Emperor Level cultivators in the Thunder Yang Pavilion, they held sway over the entire organization.    

While they sought to preserve and pass on their sect's legacy, they were far from merciful.    

This was the way of the six major powers on the Dongyuan Continent.    

None were purely virtuous.    

They operated in shades of grey, ruling with an iron fist.    

Rarely did the lower and middle ranks dare to challenge the authority of their superiors.    

Afterward, Lei Potian turned to Lin Xuan with respect,    

"Hall Master, please be assured that I will issue orders to thoroughly reorganize the Thunder Yang Pavilion. We will not see a repeat of today's events."    

"Understood."    

Lin Xuan responded nonchalantly.    

He was unfazed by the incident.    

It was, however, the first time he had witnessed the lower ranks daring to defy and insult their betters.    

Truly, among these towering figures brimming with thunderous energy, there were a few whose wits were somewhat lacking.    

In human society, every stratum of martial cultivators had its share of monsters and ghosts.    

Thankfully, such individuals were few and far between.    

The majority were reasonable, knowing when to seek advantages and when to steer clear of trouble.    

Otherwise, they would pose quite a challenge to govern.    

"Since the Thunder Yang Pavilion has pledged allegiance, from this day forward, it shall be known as the Thunder Yang Hall within my Tianyuan Palace!    

Likewise, those at the peak Emperor Level shall no longer be confined to a single hall but will join the Hall of Elders.    

Lei Potian and Shi Lezian, you two are hereby promoted to Elders. Please appoint a new hall master to oversee the Thunder Yang Hall."    

"Yes, Hall Master!"    

Lei Potian and Shi Lezian bowed in response, voicing no objections.    

This was the standard treatment for all the sects within the five great forces.    

The Thunder Yang Pavilion was no exception.    

After all, the sect's middle and upper ranks were filled with their direct descendants, younger generations, or kin.    

Even though they were no longer within the sect, they remained the true power holders.    

"I'll claim Thunder Mountain for myself, so the Thunder Yang Pavilion need not contribute its savings," Lin Xuan added.    

"Thank you, Hall Master!"    

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

He was aware that Lin Xuan, after subjugating the various sects, would claim a portion of their savings for his own cultivation.    

This was standard procedure; they would have done the same had they subdued other forces.    

Now, the Thunder Mountain, handed down through generations, was lost.    

The Thunder Yang Pavilion had been demoted to the Thunder Yang Hall under Tianyuan Palace, and its future decline seemed probable.    

The silver lining was that they were spared from surrendering part of their savings.    

Even if decline was inevitable, it would be a more gradual process.    

And it might not even come to pass.    

All six great powers had succumbed to Tianyuan Palace, becoming subordinate halls.    

In essence, Tianyuan Palace had become the true sovereign of the entire Dongyuan Continent.    

The animosity among the five sects would diminish significantly, and their connections would strengthen considerably.    

Leveraging this shift, they might even manage to recoup some benefits.    

Who can truly predict the future?    

Subsequently, Lin Xuan fell silent.    

A torrent of white spiritual light burst forth from his body, enveloping the entire Thunder Yang Pavilion, including every part of the Pavilion's sect-protecting array and the Emperor Level higher-ups like Lei Potian and Shi Le'an.    

Lin Xuan was unmistakably intent on taking control of the Thunder Yang Pavilion's sect-protecting array and exerting influence over Lei Potian, Shi Le'an, and the other senior members.    

Despite having been forewarned, Lei Potian and the other high-ranking officials were inwardly repulsed, though they dared not openly oppose him. Instinctively, they activated their cultivation techniques, conjuring defensive barriers and other measures to protect themselves. Alas, their efforts were futile.    

The white spiritual light, ethereal as if without substance, penetrated their defenses without a sound. It made its way into their Dantians and merged seamlessly with their Profound Cores, which offered no resistance—as if they were meant to be united all along. Furthermore, the aura of the Profound Cores subtly strengthened, becoming even more refined, as though nourished by a potent tonic.    

Yet, there was no laughter from Lei Potian and the other high-ranking officials, only a deepening bitterness etched on their faces, and any thoughts of resistance had dissipated. The disparity in strength was simply too vast; they were powerless against such tactics. Unless they chose suicide, they had no choice but to endure. Their only escape would be to willingly relinquish their cultivation and start anew.    

But reaching the Emperor Level in cultivation requires more than just innate talent; it's a combination of opportunity, luck, resources, and willpower. To start over, they lacked the certainty of attaining their current level of mastery.    

Lin Xuan, however, did not press them too hard. Aside from now having a Supreme Emperor to answer to, their situation remained largely unchanged. Lin Xuan granted the various sects considerable freedom, allowing them to retain a significant degree of autonomy. Weighing their options, they were not prepared to throw away their lives and the cultivation they had worked so hard to achieve. Submission and humility became their only recourse.    

As for the Thunder Yang Pavilion's sect-protecting grand array, it showed no sign of response.    

Lin Xuan's Pill Essence had saturated the core of the formation, bringing every aspect of it under his control.    

His authority now surpassed that of Lei Potian and the other senior members.    

With this, the Thunder Yang Pavilion was truly in Lin Xuan's hands.    

Subsequently, Lin Xuan visited the Scripture Tower within the Thunder Yang Pavilion.    

Considering the treasures he had obtained from the colossal Lightning Mountain, Lin Xuan held little expectation for the Scripture Tower.    

But since he was there, he decided to explore it anyway.    

Predictably, he found no remarkable treasures.    

However, he did glean some insights into the application and manipulation of the lightning attribute.    

It was, after all, a sect that specialized in the cultivation of lightning.    

Expertise comes with focus and years of dedication.    

Their research on the lightning attribute was incomparable to that of the East Saint Sect or the Elemental Spirit Sect.    

Some of the knowledge was even uncharted by the scholars of Jade Dragon Mountain.    

Yet, this did not significantly enhance his power.    

It simply meant that Lin Xuan now had a more profound understanding of the lightning attribute, which would facilitate his future studies and practice, broadening his path and sparing him from potential dead ends.    

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