Chapter 70: Chapter 70: The Rise of a New Power
As the dust settled from the previous battle, Chan Li stood atop a crumbling tower, gazing at the ravaged battlefield. The remnants of the Demonic Cultivators from the Technology Realm lay scattered, their monstrous creations reduced to smoldering wrecks. His disciples, though battered and exhausted, stood victorious. However, Chan Li knew this was merely the beginning of a larger conflict.
A Hidden Opportunity
Despite the chaos, Chan Li saw an opportunity. The fall of the Three-Eyed Demon Ancestor had left a power vacuum, and the major factions of the realm were scrambling to seize control. He decided it was time to establish the presence of the Heavenly Mystical Sect in this realm officially.
He turned to his disciples. "Gather all the surviving sects and influential leaders. We will hold a grand assembly to determine the future of this realm."
The Grand Assembly
In the capital city of Techno-Mystica, Chan Li convened an unprecedented gathering of rulers, sect masters, and technological innovators. The atmosphere was tense, with old rivalries and ambitions flaring beneath the surface. Some saw the Heavenly Mystical Sect as interlopers, while others viewed them as saviors.
As the meeting began, a powerful warlord from the Cybernetic Blood Sect rose and scoffed, "Why should we listen to an outsider? This is our realm, and we will decide its fate!"
Chan Li smiled. With a flick of his fingers, the air shimmered, and a massive illusion displayed footage of the recent battle. It showcased his effortless defeat of the Three-Eyed Demon Ancestor, the salvation of countless citizens, and his disciples' heroics.
"I do not seek to rule your realm," Chan Li stated, his voice calm yet commanding. "But if you wish to rebuild and thrive, cooperation is necessary. Or would you rather continue fighting among yourselves while another invasion looms?"
The warlord gritted his teeth but said nothing. The others in attendance murmured in agreement, recognizing the truth in Chan Li's words.
The Unseen Threat
Just as it seemed an agreement was within reach, a sudden explosion rocked the assembly hall. Smoke and debris filled the air as an eerie, mechanical voice echoed through the chamber. "You think the war is over? You have only begun to scratch the surface of our true power!"
From the shadows emerged figures clad in dark armor infused with corrupted spiritual energy. The remnants of the Demonic Cultivators had returned, but now they were fused with advanced cybernetic enhancements.
Chan Li's eyes flashed with excitement. "Well, well… Looks like we have some uninvited guests."
With a grin, he cracked his knuckles, stepping forward. "Let's make this quick I have a sect to expand."