C1412 Slaughtering the Vegetables
C1412 Slaughtering the Vegetables
As the Grand Elder of the East Saint Sect, Wei Zhengzhen was a standout among the pinnacle Emperor Level experts. For him to confront other Emperor Level Martial Cultivators was tantamount to a giant preying on the weak. Thus, he sought an opponent whose cultivation and strength were as formidable as possible.
Yet, this level 9 Martial Monarch Stage elder from the Devil Cloud Sect was clueless about what was unfolding. He hadn't even had the chance to react before Wei Zhengzhen's black palm imprint descended upon him. The formidable energy swirling within it sent shivers down his spine. He could tell that this was the might of an Emperor Level Peak – a force he could not fathom why would stealthily strike him. A direct confrontation would have been futile for him to withstand, so why resort to such a lowly tactic?
But Wei Zhengzhen spared him no time for contemplation. In an instant, the elder was engulfed by the black palm imprint. Overwhelmed by the Emperor Level Peak's power, escape was not an option. Trembling and filled with terror and despair, he could only watch as the formidable black palm imprint descended upon him.
With a crisp sound, he was plunged into darkness, losing consciousness. The black palm imprint then lifted, leaving behind the lifeless body of the level 9 Martial Monarch Stage elder from the Devil Cloud Sect, which fell to the ground with a thud.
The imprint retracted slowly, returning to Wei Zhengzhen's hand and vanishing as if it had never been. Now in Wei Zhengzhen's possession was a storage ring – the very storage ring of the elder he had slain with a single palm strike. Even at the peak of the Emperor Level, Wei Zhengzhen found the contents of a level 9 Martial Monarch Stage cultivator's storage ring intriguing.
"This is the true might of a peak Emperor Level!" Wei Zhengzhen mused, feeling an exhilarating sense of liberation and pleasure. Lin Xuan's overwhelming power had previously crushed his spirit, making him feel as insignificant as an ant. Now, he had reclaimed his former glory, basking in the sensation of his formidable strength.
Indeed, it was true.
A peak Emperor Level cultivator might not amount to much in the presence of Lin Xuan, who was likely on the cusp of Half-level Emperor status. However, on the Dongyuan Continent, such a level was still considered the pinnacle.
The frustration that had been lingering was now significantly alleviated.
Subsequently, he stowed the storage ring away.
His enthusiasm unabated and his battle spirit surging, he charged toward the nearby late-period Martial Monarch Stage warriors of the Devil Cloud Sect.
In the past, he wouldn't have found any interest in battling warriors of a lower cultivation level than his own. Such one-sided fights were easily resolved and lacked any real challenge.
But today, he was brimming with interest.
He had discovered the thrill of overpowering the weak.
Suppression had that effect.
Before Lin Xuan's return, he had never experienced such restraint.
Even when the Devil Cloud Sect revealed their true might, surpassing the East Saint Sect to become the foremost power on the Dongyuan Continent, it was a matter concerning the sect as a whole.
For him personally, the impact was minimal.
Hence, the stark contrast in his experiences before and after.
Other peak Emperor Level Martial Cultivators from the five major forces, like those from the Elemental Spirit Sect and Cang Shuiyue, shared this sentiment.
They were gleefully dispatching the Emperor Level Martial Cultivators of the Devil Cloud Sect left and right, their expressions filled with satisfaction and relief.
Meanwhile, below in the skies above the deserted core area of the Devil Cloud Sect, which resembled a quarantine zone, Lin Xuan hovered effortlessly.
Tian, still palm-sized, perched on Lin Xuan's shoulder.
Then, with a gesture from Tian's claws, five storage rings flew out and were deftly caught by Lin Xuan.
These were the storage rings of the five peak Emperor Level Martial Cultivators from the Devil Cloud Sect, who had been swiftly vanquished by Tian's lethal prowess.
Tian, with his exceptional intelligence, understood the significance of the storage rings and had collected them after defeating the adversaries.
"Tian, you've done well," Lin Xuan commended, tossing a dozen Top Grade spirit stones to Tian as a reward.
"Awoo!" Tian howled with excitement, gulping down the spirit stones in one swift motion, his aura remaining steady.
Such was the formidable essence of a high-level demonic beast.
If it were any other peak Emperor Level cultivator, refining these ten Top Grade spirit stones would take a considerable amount of time. Yet, Tian treated them like sweets, consuming them with ease. The disparity was clear.
"Awoo! Awoo!" Tian voiced, seemingly unimpressed after devouring the ten Top Grade spirit stones as if they were treats. He called out again, this time with a sense of urgency.
Lin Xuan understood Tian's message. He patted Tian's head and reassured him with a gentle smile, "Don't worry, we'll sort everything out after they're dealt with. Relax, all of these are yours, and they're not going anywhere."
Tian let out a soft cry, nodded slightly, and settled down. He had immense trust in Lin Xuan. Since his birth, Tian had been by Lin Xuan's side. His rapid growth to his current level was largely thanks to Lin Xuan. Without him, despite Tian's noble bloodline and lack of bottlenecks, progress would have required much more time. Lin Xuan was his most cherished and trusted companion.
After soothing Tian, Lin Xuan turned his attention away from the ongoing battle and began to examine the storage rings of the five peak Emperor Level Martial Cultivators that Tian had brought back. With the primary hindrances, the peak Emperor Level adversaries, now out of the way thanks to Tian, there remained seven more engaged in combat. Should any mishap allow the Devil Cloud Sect cultivators to escape, it would be a disgrace. Lin Xuan might even consider eliminating a few to prevent resource squandering.
He picked up a storage ring and channeled his spirit qi into it. Instantly, a vast empty space materialized in his senses. These were all Emperor Level Spirit Weapons, offering ample space. Despite the considerable wealth accumulated by those at the pinnacle of the Emperor Level on the Dongyuan Continent, filling such space was a challenge.
As anticipated, he first noticed a huge collection of Top Grade spirit stones, resembling a small hill. At a glance, there were easily several hundred, possibly even a thousand. Additionally, there were Emperor Level Spirit Weapons, minerals, spirit herbs, pills, martial arts manuals, and more. The sheer number and variety were too much to take in at once.
Each item was a treasure of considerable value to the average Early Period and Middle Stage Emperor Level Martial Cultivator.
Yet here, they were heaped up as if they were free for the taking—a vast difference in status.
The true rulers of the Dongyuan Continent were those at the pinnacle of Emperor Level.
Despite having anticipated this sight, Lin Xuan couldn't help but smile at the sight of so many Emperor Level treasures and Top Grade Spirit Stones.
With such an abundance of treasures, whether for personal use or for sale in exchange for Top Grade Spirit Stones, it would significantly fatten his wallet.
Lin Xuan didn't examine them meticulously.
He simply swept over them a few times with his divine sense.
This allowed him to estimate their value with minimal margin for error.