The failure of the Sixteen Sects' operation this time caught many powers by surprise, finding it unbelievable.
Fifty Imperial-level experts were annihilated by Great Qin, and over a dozen were captured alive, awaiting trial and execution.
This was almost inconceivable, as Great Qin possessed only a dozen or so Imperial-level experts in total.
At this moment, countless powers were filled with confusion and apprehension regarding Great Qin's strength. They had initially believed Great Qin to be a mere rabbit, only to discover it possessed the might of a tiger.
Concurrently, the Sixteen Sects were closely monitoring Great Qin's movements. Upon seeing their people being escorted out like prisoners, they fully believed that their forces from the previous night had been completely wiped out.
They stared silently at the screens. The individuals awaiting execution were their own sect members, including several late-stage Imperial-level powerhouses.
Slaying a late-stage Imperial-level expert was difficult, but capturing one alive was even harder. Great Qin, however, clearly possessed the capability.
Not long after, Great Qin's official website released three videos, instantly causing an uproar across the entire internet.
These three videos showcased Great Qin's defense against the Sixteen Sects in the cities of Zheng, Cheng, and another. Li Xiaotian single-handedly defended the city, wreaking havoc, with firearms deployed comprehensively, displaying immense power. The Great Qin Dragon God Mecha also made its appearance, astonishing all directions.
Upon seeing these videos, everyone's scalp tingled with shock. Each video struck them profoundly, and the combined effect of all three was unimaginable.
"Has Li Xiaotian grown to such an extent? In less than a year, Li Xiaotian's strength has become this terrifying! This is truly astonishing."
"He fought more than a dozen Imperial-level experts alone, two of whom were late-stage Imperial-level. This is incredible; how did Li Xiaotian achieve this?"
"A monster! The most monstrous existence in ten thousand years. Li Xiaotian's current strength might rival that of a Hegemon-level expert!"
Across the internet, countless awakened martial artists emerged. Even those who had never shown interest in the internet couldn't resist checking out the videos released by Great Qin.
"Is this how firearms can be used? What firearms are useless against Imperial-level experts? As long as the quantity is sufficient, even Imperial-levels will regret their actions!"
One comment read, filled with excitement.
"It's hard to believe Great Qin has achieved this. They truly are a mysterious Eastern nation, adapting and rising rapidly after the great change in the world."
Many foreign powers also accessed Great Qin's official website through various means to watch the videos. The scenes of firearms bombarding Imperial-level martial artists filled them with awe and sparked numerous inspirations, considering that other countries also possessed substantial reserves of firearms.
"It seems we can't underestimate modern firearms from now on. And their so-called nuclear weapons. After ancient times, though later generations couldn't cultivate, they compensated for their lack of martial prowess with technology!"
"Ordinary people can now slay Imperial-level experts. This is truly shocking. The awakened martial artists probably never imagined such a scenario would occur."
"Mechas!!! They are mechas!!! Our Great Qin has actually built mechas!! So cool!!!"
"Oh my heavens, the combat power of these mechas is likely equivalent to that of Imperial-level martial artists. How did Great Qin achieve this? Our country desperately needs this technology!"
"Long live Great Qin!!! Long live the Dragon King!!! And those handsome mechas!"
"It's unbelievable, more explosive than any special effect. The Sixteen Sects joined forces against Great Qin, and Great Qin turned the tables twice!"
"Great Qin is on the rise, hahaha. Previously, facing the returning martial artist powers, Great Qin had no ability to resist. But now, no power dares to underestimate Great Qin!"
"Well killed. All members of the Sixteen Sects deserved to die. They acted inhumanely and should be annihilated!"
Various comments flooded the internet, and Great Qin's actions this time profoundly shocked the major awakened powers.
Especially for the members of the Sixteen Sects, seeing these videos filled them with dread, realizing how their people were eliminated.
"Something's wrong! Something's wrong. What about the other two cities? How did Great Qin capture our people alive?"
Someone spoke up. These three videos depicted Great Qin's counterattacks, but what about the other two cities? All the people in one city were annihilated, and all in the other were captured.
"It must be help invited by Great Qin. Damn it, when Sword Pavilion and the Dao Sects didn't act, where did Great Qin find its helpers? In this era where Heavenly-level experts do not appear, which power possesses such capability?"
Someone analyzed, frowning. While the strength displayed by Great Qin in the videos shocked them, it wasn't insurmountable given their current power.
The most crucial point was Great Qin's helpers. Without clarifying this matter, their future actions would be extremely passive.
"We must ascertain which power invited the helpers for Great Qin, and we also need to formulate plans to counter the strength Great Qin has now revealed. Given our current situation, even without Great Qin having reinforcements, it would not be easy to annihilate Great Qin in one fell swoop."
Zi Yun murmured with a solemn expression. The surprises Great Qin presented were increasing, to the point where he began to doubt himself, wondering if his meticulously crafted plans were all wrong, or if they had been mistaken from the very beginning.