Already Eliminated

Even the experienced Xing Pavilion Master from the 'Heaven's Will Pavilion' who had been recording the whole process of battle looked out to the distance. He felt his throat becoming dry. He mumbled to himself: "One technique is sufficient to injure Devil Heart Cultist Master heavily. Three techniques to shatter the body of Devil Heart Cultist Master. It seems that he is really a Middle Stage Ascendant God Emperor and is comparable to a Late Stage God Emperor."

What did having the combat strength of a Late Stage God Emperor mean?