174: Millions of Avatars

“Oh? So the mastermind behind this mysterious force is actually a woman.”

An elder from the Flesh Sunflower Sect, gaunt and with sinister eyes, couldn’t help but mutter under his breath, his words unconsciously revealing a hint of surprise and thinly veiled disdain.

“What? Is your Flesh Sunflower Sect so blind that you look down on us women?”

Ji Xi was already meticulous and sharp-witted; how could the hint of contempt in his words escape her ears?

Immediately, she raised her delicate eyebrows slightly, her beautiful eyes shooting towards the Flesh Sunflower Sect members like two sharp arrows, her tone already filled with displeasure and indignation.

“No, no, Sect Master Ji Xi, please don’t misunderstand.”

The elder from the Flesh Sunflower Sect’s heart tightened as Ji Xi’s gaze swept over him, and he hastily waved his hand in explanation.

“It’s just that this matter is so unexpected; I was merely expressing a momentary sentiment.”

He knew very well that he was only at the First Incarnation Realm, while Ji Xi was a genuine Yiqi Realm Expert. If he truly angered her, he wouldn’t be able to handle the consequences.

“There’s no need for further idle talk.”

Su Xia seemed completely unfazed by this small interlude, continuing calmly.

“Presumably, you all know the purpose for which I’ve gathered you here, don’t you?”

“Oh? So it seems you are truly confident that you can wipe out The Righteous Sects in one fell swoop?”

Hun Yang narrowed his eyes slightly, a flicker of interest in them, and a playful smile played on his lips. He looked at Su Xia, a half-smile on his face, as if trying to discern a hint of guilt from her expression.

“Otherwise? If I didn’t have such intentions, would I go to all this trouble to call you here just to sit down and chat, or talk about trivial matters?”

Su Xia retorted unceremoniously, her tone carrying an undeniable Domineering.

“Interesting…”

Upon hearing this, Hun Yang found it even more novel.

For some reason, the more assertive and decisive this woman appeared, the more pleasing she became to his eyes. A strange sense of goodwill quietly sprouted in his heart.

If Su Xia knew what he was thinking at this moment, she would probably show an undisguised expression of disdain, muttering to herself.

Does he really think he’s some overbearing CEO?

“But the numbers of The Righteous Sects are simply beyond our reach, not to mention that Fenghua Sect has already been annihilated.”

A burly man with a rough face from the Malevolent Qi Sect stepped forward, frowning, his voice filled with worry.

Su Xia remained calm, her gaze sweeping over everyone with composure, and she spoke steadily.

“There’s no need for you to worry. When the great battle erupts, you only need to focus on battles at the First Incarnation Realm and above. As for opponents below the First Incarnation Realm, we will handle them.”

Su Xia’s seemingly confident words, however, stunned everyone present, and then expressions of disbelief appeared on their faces.

They simply couldn’t believe that this woman dared to be so overconfident.

“Are you truly aware of the vast numbers of The Righteous Sects?”

Ninth ranked member of the Corpse Puppet Sect of the Corpse Puppet Sect, looking exceptionally serious, slowly narrowed his eyes and said.

“From what we know, the disciples of The Righteous Sects below the First Incarnation Realm probably number in the tens of millions.”

Ninth ranked member of the Corpse Puppet Sect slowly shook his head as he spoke. In his opinion, the numerical disparity between their side and The Righteous Sects was almost an insurmountable chasm.

In contrast, their side, at most, numbered in the tens of millions, and might not even reach that. How could such a vast difference not cause concern?

“When I speak, my word is my bond; I have no intention of deceiving any of you. Look, look at these warriors beside us.”

As Su Xia spoke, she gently raised her arm, her slender finger pointing to the Gene-Modified Warriors standing silently nearby.

“Them?”

Hun Yang snorted dismissively, his eyes full of contempt.

“Just some toys I caught last time. Their highest strength is only Yiqi Realm. What use could such strength be?”

Hun Yang was convinced that these Gene-Modified Warriors could not pose a substantial threat to The Righteous Sects.

“Oh, really? Then take a closer look, shall we?”

Su Xia’s lips curved slightly upward, revealing a mysterious smile.

As if receiving some command, the Gene-Modified Warriors instantly cooperated, their bodies surging with power, and a powerful and immense aura suddenly emanated from them.

Perhaps thanks to the integration of genes from Planet B natives, the Gene-Modified Warriors now possessed their own unique aura, much like these cultivators who practiced spiritual energy.

“This… this is actually the aura of an Incarnation Realm?”

Hun Yang’s eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. He never imagined that these warriors, whom he had previously disdained, would display such astonishing strength in an instant.

Su Xia watched the shocked expressions of everyone and said unhurriedly.

“And, we also have tens of millions of warriors with this level of strength…”

At these words, the entire venue instantly fell into a dead silence. Everyone was completely shocked by this news.

Even Hun Yang and Ninth ranked member of the Corpse Puppet Sect, who were usually well-traveled and had experienced countless storms, couldn’t help but stand frozen in place, their faces filled with shock.

Tens of millions of Incarnation Realm experts—if this force were to gather, it would be no less powerful than any faction within the Righteous or Evil Paths.

But now, this was merely the strength possessed by a single faction represented by Su Xia. It was truly… terrifying enough to make one’s scalp tingle and an endless chill rise from the bottom of one’s heart.

“This… this is simply unbelievable! Tens of millions of Incarnation Realm experts—isn’t that a bit too exaggerated?”

The representative of the Bone Sect said, his lips trembling slightly, his eyes filled with doubt and alarm.

In his long cultivation career, he had never heard of any faction possessing such a terrifying number of Incarnation Realm experts. To him, it was like a fantasy.

Su Xia’s expression remained unchanged, a hint of playful mockery curving her lips. Her gaze fixed directly on the Bone Sect representative, her tone seemingly calm yet subtly imbued with a sense of oppression.

“Oh, since you’re so doubtful, would you like to try it yourself? I see your Bone Sect is considered a top sect among these many sects…”

Su Xia did not finish her sentence, but the implied threat was self-evident.

Upon hearing this, the Bone Sect representative’s face instantly turned ashen. His previously trembling lips were now tightly pressed together; he dared not utter another word.

The tragic fate of the Fenghua Sect hung like the Sword of Damocles above his head, constantly reminding him.

He didn’t want to become a sinner to his sect, and his Bone Sect absolutely could not become the next Fenghua Sect. In the face of such absolute power and deterrence, he could only choose silence.