Divine Replication System

"Thank you, Hall Master. Thank you so much. Canglan Hall is deeply appreciative!"    

Wei Zhengzhen, Yang Mao, and their peers were filled with envy.    

Their earlier speculation had indeed come true.    

Lin Xuan's expertise in Spell Formation was nothing short of terrifying.    

In just a short while, he managed to modify and enhance Canglan Hall's battle formation to match the level of the Devil Cloud Sect's protective grand array.    

Yet, for Lin Xuan, the Devil Cloud Sect's grand formation was hardly a challenge.    

He shattered it with a single sword strike.    

And he had yet to display his true power.    

Still, his presence was a formidable deterrent to the native warriors of the Dongyuan Continent.    

Before Lin Xuan's arrival, the Devil Cloud Sect's demonstration of their true strength and foundation had ignited warfare across the continent.    

The East Saint Sect, Thunder Yang Pavilion, and other sects had united numerous high-ranking officials, including several peak Emperor Level and more than a handful of late period Emperor Level martial artists.    

They converged on the Devil Cloud Sect's headquarters, intent on a decisive and permanent resolution.    

Such a force was extraordinarily powerful on the Dongyuan Continent.    

Any of the other five sects, including the East Saint Sect, would struggle to defend themselves.    

The remaining four sects might not even manage that much.    

But it was only in the face of the Devil Cloud Sect's menace that the five sects could come together in solidarity.    

Otherwise, such an alliance was unthinkable.    

Despite this, the outcome was a shock to all.    

The most formidable team the Dongyuan Continent could muster had met with defeat.    

A resounding defeat.    

Several peak Emperor Level and late period Emperor Level warriors perished in the conflict.    

The other five major powers were severely weakened.    

They no longer dared, nor were they capable of, contending with the Devil Cloud Sect.    

Their stance shifted from offensive to defensive.    

This was the Demon Aura Siege that stunned the continent.    

It was only later revealed that the failure was not due to an underestimation of the Devil Cloud Sect's strength.    

With the Devil Cloud Sect's elite, even if the team could not achieve victory, ensuring their own safety should have been within reach.    

The severe losses were primarily due to the Devil Cloud Sect's formidable sect-protecting Spell Formation. This Spell Formation was capable of both offense and defense. Its offensive power was so strong that even those at the peak Emperor Level had no chance to resist and were annihilated.    

The other five sects were well aware of their own limitations and knew they couldn't match the might of the Devil Cloud Sect's Spell Formation. The thought of approaching the Devil Cloud Sect's headquarters was completely abandoned, and the sect solidified its position as the preeminent power on the continent. No one dared to challenge its dominance.    

It wasn't until Lin Xuan burst onto the scene, effortlessly subduing the Elemental Spirit Sect, that the remaining four sects begrudgingly agreed to join forces against the Devil Cloud Sect. Ultimately, the Devil Cloud Sect was effortlessly obliterated by Lin Xuan. Their most potent attacks did not even scratch Lin Xuan, as he casually neutralized them. This left them with no desire to resist.    

Such was the testament to the power of the Devil Cloud Sect's Spell Formation. Now, Lin Xuan had elevated the Spell Formation of Canglan Hall to an equivalent level. Despite Canglan Hall's leadership having the weakest combat strength among the five great halls, this new Spell Formation significantly boosted their standing. No one dared to underestimate them any longer.    

The fact that Lin Xuan had so quickly enhanced the Spell Formation to such a degree would have been unbelievable in the past. In the Dongyuan Continent, and particularly in this era, they would have deemed it impossible. But with Lin Xuan, the impossible became possible. His demonstrated strength had already surpassed their comprehension.    

Moreover, Lin Xuan had already given a demonstration of his capabilities. The sheer, overwhelming force he unleashed, even through the protective barrier, was palpable to them. They couldn't possibly accuse Lin Xuan of falsehood—they weren't in any position to do so.    

"No need," Lin Xuan said with a dismissive gesture. "It's thanks to the unique terrain and environment here in Canglan State that I decided to give it a try."    

In other words, it was an impossible feat for anyone else.    

Or at least, it wouldn't come as easily.    

Upon witnessing this, Wei Zhengzhen, Yang Mao, and the others could only silently sigh.    

They held back some of their earlier thoughts.    

It appeared that fortune had indeed smiled upon the Canglan Hall.    

"Since your hall has reaped benefits that the others have not, even though you were the first to surrender, you must still relinquish 50% of your savings. The terms cannot be lessened," Lin Xuan reiterated.    

"Yes, Hall Master. I will see to the arrangements immediately," Cang Shuiyue responded without any dissent.    

Lin Xuan had bestowed such a significant advantage upon the Canglan Hall that surrendering all their savings wouldn't have been considered too great a sacrifice.    

This opportunity for a surge in power was something that neither the Eastern Righteous Hall nor the Thunder Yang Pavilion could even hope for.    

With the current protections in place, as long as no other Half-level Emperor powerhouses like Lin Xuan emerged, the Canglan Hall could rest easy.    

The other four major halls wouldn't dare to stir up trouble.    

Their foundation and resources had skyrocketed.    

This was not an advantage that could be bought with mere spirit stones.    

There was another point.    

Lin Xuan hadn't explicitly mentioned it, but as the long-standing leader of the Canglan Sect, Cang Shuiyue was intimately familiar with the local terrain.    

After Lin Xuan's intervention, a few days later, as the ice layers outside began to thaw...    

The once densely packed and deeply concealed water demons of the Canglan River, formidable in their own right, had their strength significantly diminished.    

Many couldn't survive and turned into carcasses.    

These creatures were valuable.    

It was as if spirit stones were scattered all around, ready to be simply collected.    

It required little effort or time.    

Then, by selling these through the Million Treasure Pavilion, the Canglan Hall's coffers would swell once again.    

In the past, not even Cang Shuiyue, the sole peak Emperor Level practitioner of the Canglan Sect, could have achieved such a feat.    

Such a windfall was a rarity, perhaps once in a hundred or even a thousand years.    

And so it was.    

Cang Shuiyue harbored no further objections.    

The notion that one could exterminate all the demon beasts in the Canglan River, thereby depleting its resources, was entirely unfounded. The Canglan River extended far beyond the vicinity of Canglan Hall, traversing the entirety of Canglan State and branching out into other regions before finally merging with the Heavenly Elemental Sea. It ranks among the longest and most expansive rivers on the Dongyuan Continent, teeming with a diversity of demon beasts that no one could fully account for in terms of number, species, or level. The Canglan Sect's domain is merely a central segment of this vast waterway.    

Even if a deluge of ice crystals were to descend, freezing over a thousand kilometers, it would hardly make a dent in the grandeur of the Canglan River. The sect's chosen headquarters is strategically located atop a High-grade spirit stone vein, ensuring a constant outpouring of rich Spiritual Qi from the earth, permeating the water and air. This natural allure beckons a myriad of demon beasts from the depths of the river—shrimp, crabs, octopuses, turtles, and more.    

Though a substantial number may have been eradicated in the icy onslaught, leaving the area momentarily barren, the void will not last. Within months, other demonic creatures will inevitably detect the vacant space and converge upon it, restoring the river's vibrant ecosystem.    

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