C1386 Showing off Its Might!
C1386 Showing off Its Might!
Although the Elemental Spirit had previously speculated about this, having Lin Xuan confirm it sent shockwaves through his heart, as if a towering wave had been unleashed. "I see, an Emperor Level formation; no wonder it's unstoppable!" The Elemental Spirit finally grasped why the formation was so formidable, capable of annihilating many at the peak of Emperor Level in a single blow.
What truly astounded the Elemental Spirit, though, was Lin Xuan's nonchalant tone, treating the matter as if it were trivial. It seemed as though the Emperor Level formation was of no consequence to him. Could it be that Lin Xuan had surpassed the Emperor Level, reaching the exalted Emperor Level?
Even a damaged Emperor Level formation was not something a peak Emperor Level could contend with. Only someone of Emperor Level could possibly withstand and perhaps even neutralize it. Initially, the Elemental Spirit had been taken aback upon learning that the Devil Cloud Sect's protective formation was of Emperor Level. Yet, witnessing Lin Xuan's serene demeanor restored his confidence. Lin Xuan's depths were indeed unfathomable, and his limits yet unseen.
In that moment, Lin Xuan withdrew his attention as if the Devil Cloud Sect barely piqued his interest. His gaze then drifted to a more distant sight—the four clusters of Emperor Level Flying Ships.
"Hall Master, leading that group of Emperor Level Flying Ships with the largest High-grade Emperor Level Flying Ship at the forefront is the East Saint Sect's team. The purple ships belong to the Purple Cauldron Sect. The cyan ships are from the Canglan Sect, comprised solely of female warriors. And the ships entwined with streaks of lightning are the Thunder Yang Pavilion's," the Elemental Spirit explained hastily to Lin Xuan.
This was in stark contrast to the Elemental Spirit Sect, which had mobilized its entire force. The East Saint Sect, Canglan Sect, and the other major powers had only deployed half their strength, hence the fewer Emperor Level Flying Ships.
Each group was led by a single Emperor Level High-grade Flying Ship, with the rest being Mid Emperor Level and Low-grade Flying Ships.
The King Level Flying Ships were simply too slow and took too much time.
The leaders of the four major powers were concerned that if they arrived too late, Lin Xuan might use it as a pretext to target them.
So, they all arrived quite early.
Even earlier than the Elemental Spirit Sect's team.
Yet, the Emperor Level Flying Ship fleets of the four powers remained at a distance, showing no intention of approaching to pay their respects.
"Hall Master, should I notify them? They might be unaware of your formidable presence," suggested the Elemental Spirit, anxious not to provoke Lin Xuan's ire.
"There's no need. I'll go and have a look myself," Lin Xuan replied, dismissing the offer with a wave of his hand. With a single step, he covered thousands of meters, undetected by the Elemental Spirit.
The Elemental Spirit had grown accustomed to such disparities in power, which were far greater than those between late Emperor Level and peak Emperor Level.
At that moment, all he could do was watch, hoping the four powers would recognize their situation and humble themselves, lest they suffer the consequences.
The high-ranking officials within the Flying Ships of the four powers watched Lin Xuan approach, walking on air with grave expressions, as if preparing for a formidable adversary.
The fleet was utterly silent; no one spoke or stepped out to greet Lin Xuan, instead waiting for his arrival.
However, all the Flying Ships were at full activation, their protective shields glowing.
The shields of the High-grade Emperor Level Flying Ships could even withstand peak Emperor Level attacks for some time.
The top brass of the four powers had only heard of Lin Xuan's might through Zhou Yu Xin, the former Sect Master of the Elemental Spirit Sect, and through various undercover agents and spies.
Having never witnessed it firsthand, they remained skeptical.
Thus, they activated their protective shields, waiting to see if Lin Xuan would demonstrate his strength.
Should Lin Xuan struggle or fail to penetrate the shield of a High-grade Emperor Level Flying Ship, it would be telling.
Then they would have no reason to fear.
They might even depart without hesitation.
After all, they were well aware of the formidable power of the Devil Cloud Sect's protective formation.
They had no intention of engaging in a major battle here.
If Lin Xuan demonstrated his divine might, they wouldn't hesitate to bow their heads in submission.
This was, after all, a world where power was paramount, and the strong dominated all.
In the blink of an eye, Lin Xuan had traversed dozens of miles to reach the vicinity of the four major forces' flying ships.
His speed was so astonishing that the leaders of the four forces were taken aback.
Such velocity far exceeded the peak of the Emperor Level.
However, speed alone wasn't everything.
There were numerous methods to enhance speed in this world, such as secret arts and talismans.
What really counted was one's combat strength.
Nearly everyone from the four forces had their eyes locked on Lin Xuan, anticipating his next move.
Lin Xuan made a beeline for the leading Emperor Level High-grade Flying Ship of the East Saint Sect.
Despite the Devil Cloud Sect now being recognized as the continent's preeminent power, the East Saint Sect remained a close second, stronger than the Elemental Spirit Sect, the Canglan Sect, and even more so than the Purple Cauldron Sect.
Subduing the East Saint Sect would naturally mean the other three forces would pose no challenge.
Without uttering a word, Lin Xuan descended upon the East Saint Sect's Emperor Level High-grade Flying Ship.
The ship, aglow with its protective shield, waited in silence, opting for defense rather than offense.
Defense and offense were two entirely different strategies.
To attack would mean an irrevocable breach.
If Lin Xuan truly was as formidable as they feared, they would be in grave danger.
Their goal was merely to probe and ascertain his strength, not to engage in a suicidal confrontation.
Lin Xuan, without making a move, drew near the protective shield.
The pale yellow barrier, radiating the power of the late Emperor Level, melted away effortlessly like snow before the sun, dissolving into the surroundings.
By the time Lin Xuan arrived, a several-meter-wide breach had already formed and was rapidly widening.
Witnessing this spectacle, the leaders of the four great powers stood frozen, their eyes wide with incredulity.
They had never imagined, nor had they witnessed, anything like this before.
The protective shield of the High-grade Emperor Level Flying Ship spontaneously shattered.
Such a fantastical scene unfolded right before their eyes, and they found it hard to come to terms with it.
Could it be that their adversary was so formidable that merely his surrounding aura was too much for those at the peak of Emperor Level to endure?
It was only when Lin Xuan set foot on the deck that the upper echelons of the East Saint Sect snapped out of their shock.
"I am Wei Zhengzhen, the Grand Elder of the East Saint Sect. I pay my respects to you, senior!"
The leading peak Emperor Level, Wei Zheng, bowed deeply with great reverence.
The rest of the East Saint Sect's high-ranking members followed his lead, abandoning their earlier haughtiness.
"Arrogant?"
Lin Xuan's icy voice cut through the air.
A fearsome force cascaded down upon them.
Wei Zhengzhen felt his whole body tremble with pain from the energy surge, instinctively summoning all his power to resist.
But he soon realized that his own strength was pitifully weak against this overwhelming force.