C1407 Research
C1407 Research
The five great sects didn't rely solely on hearsay; they proactively dispatched their high-ranking members to obliterate several Devil Cloud Sect branches. The Devil Cloud Sect had extended its reach across the entire continent, establishing branches in every province, regardless of their grade.
The elite forces of the Dongyuan Continent were well aware of this expansion. However, they had previously disregarded the other provinces, considering them beneath their notice. They hadn't anticipated that the Devil Cloud Sect would suddenly turn aggressive and unleash its full might. The branches echoed the call to arms, igniting the continent in warfare.
Surely, if they could not overpower the Devil Cloud Sect's headquarters, they could at least handle the branches. There was no need for mercy when dealing with these offshoots, and many were swiftly eradicated. In the process, they discovered a Demon Aura Blood Spirit Pool that matched the rumors exactly, confirming the veracity of the tales.
Following this, the sects ceased to hold back or conserve their strength. To continue doing so would only allow the Devil Cloud Sect to grow stronger, potentially jeopardizing their own survival before long.
Their only regret lay in the contents of the Demon Aura Blood Spirit Pool. The Demon Aura Spirit Blood it contained was a spirit liquid of exceptional purity and value. Yet, it was laced with a peculiar toxin, more potent than any they had encountered before. No known method could neutralize it for safe use.
Only by practicing specific Demon Force martial arts from within the Devil Cloud Sect could one harness this substance. However, employing these techniques was akin to inviting a parasitic infestation—inescapable and allowing the Devil Cloud Sect's core members to control one's life. They were not willing to compromise their autonomy for the sake of this spirit liquid, no matter its worth. With heavy hearts, they chose to destroy it.
They had anticipated the existence of the Demon Aura Blood Spirit Pool at the Devil Cloud Sect headquarters, but they never imagined it would be so colossal, spanning more than ten miles and forming a small lake. This pool dwarfed those found in the sect's other branches, being several times larger.
The Demon Aura Blood Spirit Pool, despite requiring numerous precious and high-grade materials, primarily used human corpses as its main component. Humans, with their rapid reproduction and cultivation speeds, were deemed the most suitable for harvesting. Consequently, the pool's materials were predominantly the bodies of martial artists. The sheer scale of this pool begged the question: How many martial artists had to be slain to construct such a vast expanse?
Even the sect's high-ranking martial artists, who had their share of annihilating sects, were taken aback by this revelation. The Demon Force represented an anti-humanity force. Were they not concerned that excessive killing could lead to the desolation of the entire continent, the decline of humanity, and ultimately extinction? The lengths they would go for selfish desires were truly characteristic of the Demon Force. Despicable!
Furthermore, based on the findings from other branches of the Devil Cloud Sect, the Demon Aura within the pool was merely an intermediate product. If fully refined, the sheer volume could potentially yield several individuals at the peak Emperor Level, not to mention the possibility of a Half-level Emperor. The Devil Cloud Sect already boasted six peak Emperor Level experts, the most among the six great forces. Should their numbers increase, even a coalition of the other five great forces would struggle to oppose them.
Wei Zhengzhen, Elemental Spirit Son, and the other leaders of the five great forces couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. The Devil Cloud Sect's secrets ran deep. However, that was under normal circumstances. They hadn't foreseen the sudden emergence of the enigmatic Lin Xuan, who was likely a legendary Half-level Emperor. Against such a formidable presence, even the top martial artists of the Dongyuan Continent, including those at the peak Emperor Level, were as insignificant as ants, unable to withstand a single blow.
Before the enigmatic might of this powerful stranger, even the most formidable martial artists of the Dongyuan Continent, at the peak of Emperor Level, were as insignificant as ants, easily crushed. No matter how many stood at the pinnacle of Emperor Level, they were ineffective. Only an overwhelming number, perhaps a hundred or a thousand times more, could potentially tip the scales. Otherwise, it was pointless.
The Dongyuan Continent, despite its abundant resources, could not boast of producing a three-digit number of Emperor Level experts. In fact, not even thirty could be reached. Yet, with Lin Xuan's arrival, the Devil Cloud Sect retreated in disarray, as if crumbling to dust. Against the vast chasm of strength, all their cunning plans and deceptions were laughably weak.
Mo Ying and the surviving leaders of the Devil Cloud Sect watched with a mix of agony and regret as Lin Xuan unearthed the Demon Aura Blood Pool. These were the spoils of the Devil Cloud Sect's months of conflict across the continent. But before the Demon Aura Blood Pool could be fully harnessed, Lin Xuan had launched his assault.
Had they known Lin Xuan's formidable power, recognized him as a Half-level Emperor of legend, a rank believed to be attainable only in the Central Essence Continent, they would have spared no expense. They would have completed the refinement of the Demon Aura Blood, bolstering their strength to the utmost to confront Lin Xuan. But time had run out.
In the Tianyuan Continent, there is no elixir of remorse. All that Demon Aura Blood would now go to waste. The crafting of the Demon Essence Blood Spirit Pool and the cultivation of the Demon Essence Spirit Blood were secrets held by the lofty Demon Essence Race, rulers of the Tianyuan Continent. He was certain that no one else on this continent, aside from the core members of the Demon Essence Hall and the high-ranking officials with Demon Essence Race lineage, could wield it.
To those unable to harness its power, the Demon Aura Blood, despite its pure energy, was as deadly as the most potent poison. The five major forces, along with Lin Xuan, would likely have no choice but to destroy it. Yet, curiously, Lin Xuan refrained from demolishing the Demon Aura Blood Spirit Pool. While utilizing it required the correct technique, destruction was far simpler. A mere burst of energy would suffice to obliterate it, akin to setting off an explosion. For Lin Xuan, or any peak Emperor Level for that matter, such a feat would hardly be a challenge.
Even Devil Ying and the other senior members of the Demon Force acknowledged the difficulty in concocting such a vast quantity of Demon Aura, and they were on the verge of success. They were convinced that even if Lin Xuan and his companions managed to acquire it, they wouldn't be able to utilize it, which is why they refrained from destroying it outright.
At that moment, Lin Xuan held back from taking action. Instead, he soared around the massive Demon Aura Blood Spirit Pool, gliding through the air and surveying the area. He even cast streams of spirit energy into the pool, keenly observing the effects.
The leaders of the five major powers were unfazed by this behavior. They too had been captivated by the Demon Aura Blood Spirit Pool when they first encountered it, and had thoroughly explored it. Eventually, they came to the realization that it was beyond their ability to harness. To prevent the Devil Cloud Sect from reclaiming it and bolstering their power, they had no choice but to destroy it.
Despite the possibility that Lin Xuan hailed from the Central Essence Continent and was not a native of the Dongyuan Continent, they remained skeptical that he could find a solution to their predicament.