Divine Replication System

Yet, they were merely constructs of condensed Spiritual Qi.    

The tremendous energy they contained, however, made even Wei Zhengzhen, Yang Mao, and other peak Emperor Level figures shudder with fear and awe.    

Each Ice Flood Dragon's might rivaled the blood-colored blade light unleashed by the Devil Cloud Sect's protective grand array, capable of instantaneously annihilating them.    

Cang Shuiyue was visibly shaken, her face etched with disbelief. She could hardly fathom that the Canglan Sect's protective grand array could attain such formidable power.    

High above,    

Lin Xuan gazed upon the world below, where the Ice Flood Dragons moved as if they were monstrous beasts. Yet, his expression remained composed, and he shook his head slightly in dissatisfaction.    

"Even with the advantage of this terrain and natural environment, pushing it to the limit, is this all it can achieve?"    

The effects of the Canglan Sect's protective grand array, the Canglan Weak Water Array, could not naturally produce such results. This was Lin Xuan's enhancement, a refinement based on the unique natural features of the location.    

Given Lin Xuan's mastery in Spell Formation, crafting a new Emperor Level grand array from scratch would pose a significant challenge. However, he could feasibly enhance an existing Emperor Level grand array to amplify its power.    

After observing the Canglan Sect for a time, Lin Xuan decided to attempt such an enhancement.    

Yet, the outcome left him disappointed.    

These two Ice Flood Dragons represented the pinnacle of his efforts.    

On the Dongyuan Continent, they would be deemed invincible.    

None could withstand their icy breath or a swipe of their claws—not Wei Zhengzhen, Yang Mao, the Elemental Spirit, nor anyone else.    

Even the protective grand arrays of the six major forces would crumble before them.    

The Devil Cloud Sect's array, transported from the Demon Aura Palace, paled in comparison.    

It possessed a semblance of Half-level Emperor power.    

Alas, it was insufficient in the presence of a true Half-level Emperor.    

It couldn't even pose a threat to such formidable beings.    

Lin Xuan himself could obliterate them with a mere handful of moves.    

In the Dongyuan Continent, it might have been useful, but in the Central Essence Continent, it would be rendered useless. The barrier was so formidable that even top-tier forces couldn't breach it. Yet, it was still a far cry from Lin Xuan's expectations. Whether his mastery of Spell Formation was insufficient or the local terrain was inadequate remained unclear. Perhaps the level of the Surging Tide Weak Water Formation was simply too low. Another possibility was that the laws of the Dongyuan Continent were too frail, and the concentration of spiritual energy was lacking. Lin Xuan's gaze shimmered as he pondered the possibilities.    

Despite the setback, Lin Xuan showed no signs of discouragement. It was, after all, just one trial, and the outcome was somewhat anticipated. He was merely thrilled by the challenge. This attempt wasn't without its merits; it had sparked new insights. In combat, one doesn't always have to rely solely on personal strength; Spell Formations and the terrain can be powerful allies. Perhaps, in time, he could leverage these to defeat opponents beyond his level, like a Half-level Emperor.    

He knew he would have to return to the Tianyuan Continent to seek another chance to experiment. The Canglan Weak Water Formation was fundamentally lacking, unable to fully manifest his strategic prowess and innovative ideas within the Spell Formation.    

Subsequently, Lin Xuan's thoughts stirred into action. Two colossal ice dragons, each a thousand feet long, soared into the sky with a roar before shattering into countless pieces. A deluge of ice crystals cascaded from the heavens, blanketing the ground and instantly freezing vast stretches of river and land.    

In no time at all, the rivers flanking the Canglan Sect had solidified, their surfaces encased in a thick layer of ice. The land was transformed into a wintry expanse, as if cloaked in a gown of silver-white. The shift from summer to an icy realm was abrupt, as if stepping into a glacial transition. The horizon was lost to the encroaching frost, and all was silent. Yet, high above, a relentless shower of ice crystals continued to fall, seemingly infinite. This was the aftermath of Lin Xuan dispersing the two ice dragons, whose potential had remained untapped.    

Otherwise, he would have allowed the forces to disperse across the surface of the Canglan River. Despite the explosive power, even if he managed to preserve the land of the Canglan Sect, it would drastically alter the landscape of the surrounding areas. This is particularly true for lands abundant in water, which would be nearly decimated. In the future, these lands might no longer be suitable for the Canglan Sect to use as their headquarters.    

The Canglan Sect is now the Canglan Hall, a branch of the Tianyuan Palace. They are considered allies. Lin Xuan would never do anything to harm his own people. Even if no one would voice their objections, such actions would certainly dishearten others.    

Moreover, this maneuver has frozen all the water bodies near the Canglan Hall. Aside from the creatures hidden deep within the rivers, most of the demonic beasts within these waters have seen their strength significantly diminished, if not frozen to death on the spot. These ice crystals, infused with the might of a Half-level Emperor, can easily alter the weather, which is the least of their capabilities. Even when dispersed, they pose no threat to those at the peak or late Emperor Level. However, those at the Early Period Emperor Level would struggle to endure for long, not to mention martial cultivators below the Emperor Level.    

Once the waters warm up a bit, the disciples and warriors of the Canglan Hall will be able to enter and reap the benefits. The process will be effortless, and the rewards substantial. It's a boon for the Canglan Hall, the first to pledge allegiance.    

Outside, the sky is filled with ice crystals, falling like a relentless snowfall. Only the Canglan Hall, shielded by the Spell Formation, remains unaffected. The once transparent barrier, rippling like water, now resembles a semi-translucent layer of ice, yet remains impervious. Clearly, the defensive capabilities of the barrier have been significantly enhanced since Lin Xuan's upgrades to the Spell Formation.    

Afterward, Lin Xuan gently descended. "I was merely acting on a whim just now," he stated calmly. Yet, his words sent a surge of adrenaline through the Emperor Level Martial Cultivators, leaving them with racing hearts and a lack of tranquility.    

After a casual attempt, he managed to produce such an earth-shattering spectacle.    

It was absolutely horrifying.    

The senior members of the Canglan Sect were left with no trace of discontent.    

Lin Xuan's demonstration had compelled them to acknowledge his authority.    

Faced with such a formidable being, their only choice, if they wished to live, was to pledge allegiance and bow their heads.    

"Hall Master's divine might!" Wei Zhengzhen was the first to recover and offered his praise with reverence.    

Elemental Spirit, Yang Mao, and the rest internally cursed him for his sycophancy, but they quickly followed suit with their own flattery:    

"Hall Master's divine might!"    

...    

Lin Xuan was unlikely to trouble them over such a trivial issue.    

But one could never be too sure.    

They might face repercussions in the future.    

The sect had surrendered, and they were now under the rule of a new Supreme Emperor.    

A little groveling was a small price to pay.    

Lin Xuan remained composed.    

His conquest of the five sects and the annihilation of the Devil Cloud Sect were not driven by a desire for power or status.    

He continued:    

"This trial will prove beneficial to the Canglan Sect.    

The Cangshui Water Formation, having been refined and enhanced by me, has significantly increased in power.    

Even though it won't reach the level I previously achieved when you, at the peak Emperor Level, activate it with a Top Grade spirit stone as the energy source without sparing any expense, it should still rival the Devil Cloud Sect's protective grand formation."    

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