Divine Replication System

Its offensive capabilities were strong enough to slay a peak Emperor Level adversary.    

And its defensive power was even more formidable.    

Despite receiving news from Zhou Yu Xin that Lin Xuan had breached the Elemental Spirit Sect's grand array, compelling the entire sect to yield to him, they harbored significant doubts about Lin Xuan's chances against the Devil Cloud Sect.    

Nonetheless, the message from Zhou Yu Xin was clear:    

Apart from the Devil Cloud Sect, the remaining four sects would undoubtedly be unable to resist.    

Ultimately, they were on par with the Elemental Spirit Sect, with little difference between them.    

Should they refuse and provoke the other party's wrath, failing to handle the Devil Cloud Sect could lead to them becoming the target of that fury, which would be perilous.    

After some deliberation, they resolved to visit, but they would steer clear of the Devil Cloud Sect's grand array's attack radius.    

The grand array was likely the Devil Cloud Sect's most formidable asset, primarily designed for defense with a limited offensive reach.    

By maintaining a safe distance and being ready to dodge and flee, survival was highly probable.    

Of course, should Lin Xuan unleash his divine might and shatter the Devil Cloud Sect's grand array, they would readily join forces to annihilate the Devil Cloud Sect in its entirety.    

Zhou Yu Xin, aside from relaying the Elemental Spirit Sect's situation and Lin Xuan's orders to the four great sects, withheld Lin Xuan's identity.    

He deemed it unnecessary.    

For the other four powers, Lin Xuan's identity was irrelevant; it was the strength he wielded that mattered most.    

Knowing Lin Xuan's identity might only serve to increase their skepticism.    

As time silently progressed, the events within the Elemental Spirit Sect, along with the announcement issued by Zhou Yu Xin as the Sect Master, spread rapidly across the Dongyuan Continent.    

It sparked a tidal wave of reactions, leaving countless warriors astounded.    

No one had foreseen that the Elemental Spirit Sect, historically esteemed as one of the six dominant forces of the Dongyuan Continent, would be so humbled.    

The Demon Essence Sect, recognized as the mightiest force on the Dongyuan Continent, had never been truly challenged—until now. In a shockingly brief period, it had been conquered. Had the Elemental Spirit Sect not confirmed this news themselves, it would have been met with widespread disbelief. The situation was nothing short of surreal.    

Amidst the chaos, the announcement regarding the recall of the Zhenwu Branch disciples was largely overlooked, garnering little interest. However, the Devil Cloud Sect was closely monitoring the developments. They had been covertly observing since Lin Xuan's party, which included at least two individuals at the pinnacle of Emperor Level, had arrived at the Elemental Spirit Sect.    

The Devil Cloud Sect, despite boasting more than two peak Emperor Level members, could not afford to disregard the presence of these two formidable figures. While they posed no immediate threat to the Sect's dominance, underestimating them was not an option, especially given their hostility towards the Devil Cloud Sect. This enmity was evident in Taixuan City, where they brazenly slaughtered Devil Cloud Sect martial cultivators, including several Emperor Level Martial Cultivators, without regard for the Sect's reputation or power.    

The emergence of two unrestrained peak Emperor Level individuals, unaffiliated with any known power, demanded the Devil Cloud Sect's full attention. Yet, to their surprise, these individuals chose to visit the Elemental Spirit Sect first, not the Devil Cloud Sect.    

What was even more unexpected was the rapid turn of events that followed. In less than a day, the Elemental Spirit Sect broadcasted their defeat. Rumors swirled that the group was not led by two Emperor Level Martial Cultivators, but rather by a leader whose power transcended the Emperor Level, with the other being his peak Emperor Level subordinate. It was this leader's formidable intervention that shattered the Elemental Spirit Sect's defenses and brought them to their knees.    

This revelation sent shockwaves through the Devil Cloud Sect's leadership, prompting them to seek immediate confirmation. As a result, the Devil Cloud Sect's influence now extends across much of the continent.    

Information came easily to them.    

They were even more astounded upon confirmation.    

Someone had obliterated the Elemental Spirit Sect's protective formation with a single palm strike.    

The Devil Cloud Sect knew well that they lacked such power.    

If this were true, the other party's strength was likely far beyond the peak of the Emperor Level.    

As the Demon Essence Sect's branch on the Dongyuan Continent, the Devil Cloud Sect had access to far more information than other local powers.    

For instance, they were aware that on the Central Essence Continent, there existed a level surpassing the peak of Emperor Level, known as the Half-level Emperor.    

While technically still within the Martial Monarch Stage, a Half-level Emperor, having grasped true mysteries and undergone a profound transformation, was on a completely different plane.    

Their combat prowess towered above that of the Emperor Level.    

In the face of a Half-level Emperor, even a peak Emperor Level Martial Cultivator would be effortlessly vanquished.    

Could it be that a Half-level Emperor had arrived on the Dongyuan Continent?    

This possibility filled the Devil Cloud Sect's leadership with dread.    

They were acutely aware of the Half-level Emperor's fearsome nature, before whom a peak Emperor Level seemed as insignificant as an ant.    

Yet, according to headquarters, Half-level Emperors were scarce in the Central Essence Continent.    

Each was closely monitored by numerous powers, making it unlikely for them to leave the Central Essence Continent casually.    

How then, could one have appeared on the Dongyuan Continent?    

This was beyond their comprehension.    

All they could do was hope that the individual was not a Half-level Emperor.    

Or perhaps they could be deterred by the might of the Demon Essence Sect backing them.    

The power of the Demon Essence Sect's headquarters was formidable, ranking among the top tyrants of the Central Essence Continent.    

Most Half-level Emperors would not dare to cross them.    

Nevertheless, the Devil Cloud Sect found it nearly impossible to stand against the legendary might of a Half-level Emperor.    

Unbeknownst to the sect's higher-ups, Lin Xuan, although not a Half-level Emperor, was not far from it.    

They were separated by the vast, infinite expanse of the Heavenly Elemental Sea, the largest in the entire world.    

Even the Demon Essence Sect couldn't traverse the Heavenly Elemental Sea to communicate with the Devil Cloud Sect.    

They were oblivious to the events unfolding in the Central Essence Continent and Lin Xuan's meteoric rise.    

It was impossible for them to foresee what the future held.    

The Demon Essence Sect certainly didn't anticipate that Lin Xuan, who had recently showcased his divine prowess at Jade Dragon Mountain and become renowned worldwide, would arrive in the Central Essence Continent mere days later.    

Cross-continental teleportation was simply not feasible in this era; it was an unattainable feat.    

Meanwhile, at the Elemental Spirit Hall.    

After issuing his commands,    

Lin Xuan departed from the grand hall and began to wander throughout the Elemental Spirit Hall.    

He had once lived here for a time.    

Back then, his cultivation level and status were too low, confining him to a limited area.    

But now, he had the entire Elemental Spirit Sect under his command.    

He was free to go wherever he pleased.    

Lin Xuan's first stop was at the heart of the Elemental Spirit Sect's protective array.    

The array had sustained damage after Lin Xuan had forcefully breached it.    

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