Incredible

Even among the strong, few ever awakened an Innate Domain.

Out of ten Titled Douluo, perhaps only one or two possessed one.

Moreover, their Innate Domains only awakened after their strength had reached a certain level. An Innate Domain awakening alongside a Martial Soul like Tang Yuehua's had never happened before.

Therefore, Gu Ziyi suspected that Tang Yuehua's cultivation problem was likely related to her Innate Domain.

"No matter how much a Martial Soul mutates, it shouldn't make cultivation impossible!"

"Your situation has never appeared on the Douluo Continent. It should be nearly impossible..."

Gu Ziyi studied Tang Yuehua as he pondered, then asked tentatively, "Is there anything else unusual about you?"

Tang Yuehua had not mentioned her Innate Domain just now, so he could only prompt her indirectly.

"Something else unusual?"

Tang Yuehua froze upon hearing that. She had not expected Gu Ziyi to guess that there was something else special about her despite her saying nothing.

"Yes. When I Awakened my Martial Soul, I also awakened my Innate Domain!"

Tang Yuehua did not hesitate any longer and immediately revealed that she possessed an Innate Domain.

She had not mentioned it before because she had not thought it necessary.

But since Gu Ziyi had asked, she simply told him directly.

"What? You awakened an Innate Domain too?"

Gu Ziyi stared at Tang Yuehua in utter disbelief. The shock on his face was even greater than when he had learned she possessed Rank 9 Innate Soul Power.

"That's right. My cousin not only has Rank 9 Innate Soul Power, but she also awakened an Innate Domain!"

Seeing Gu Ziyi shocked once again, Bai Lu confirmed it with a proud smile.

"Amazing. How is your Martial Soul mutation a bad mutation? It even mutated an Innate Domain into existence..."

"What monstrous talent..."

Gu Ziyi marveled in amazement.

"Stop worrying about my cousin's Innate Domain. No matter how talented she is, it's useless if she can't cultivate!"

Bai Lu admired Gu Ziyi's stunned expression for a moment before continuing.

"That's right, Gu Ziyi. Help me find the problem with my cultivation first!"

Tang Yuehua also looked at Gu Ziyi anxiously.

Although she knew that Gu Ziyi might not be able to identify her problem either, she could only hold onto a sliver of hope now.

"How can I not worry about it?"

"Your situation is unprecedented, and an Innate Domain awakening together with your Martial Soul is equally unprecedented..."

"The reason you can't cultivate might just be because of this Innate Domain!"

After suppressing his surprise, Gu Ziyi immediately spoke seriously.

"What?"

"How could that be..."

Tang Yuehua and Bai Lu were both stunned by Gu Ziyi's suspicion.

"How could my cousin's inability to cultivate be related to her Innate Domain? That's an Innate Domain..."

Bai Lu refuted Gu Ziyi in an absolute tone.

"Why is that impossible?"

"Has there ever been a Soul Master on the Douluo Continent who couldn't cultivate using the Meditation Technique?"

Gu Ziyi calmly asked in return.

"No! But..."

Bai Lu shook her head, intending to continue her rebuttal.

What did being unable to cultivate with the Meditation Technique have to do with an Innate Domain?

"Then has anyone ever awakened an Innate Domain at the same time as their Martial Soul, like Tang Yuehua did?"

Gu Ziyi directly interrupted Bai Lu and continued asking.

"...No! But..."

Bai Lu glared at Gu Ziyi irritably. He would not even let her finish speaking.

"Then how can you be certain that there's no connection between them?"

Gu Ziyi paid no attention to Bai Lu's irritation and interrupted her once again.

"This..."

It had sounded unbelievable at first, but after carefully considering Gu Ziyi's question, Bai Lu was left speechless.

That was right—how could she be certain there was no connection between them?

"...That can't be possible, can it?"

Tang Yuehua's small mouth fell open in astonishment, stunned by Gu Ziyi's speculation.

An Innate Domain was a gift countless Soul Masters could only dream of obtaining.

How could awakening an Innate Domain possibly be a bad thing? Not only she and Bai Lu, but all the other powerful elders—even her Grandfather Tang Chen, when he had helped her search for the problem—had never suspected her Innate Domain.

"None of you from the Clear Sky Sect ever considered that possibility?"

Seeing their astonished expressions, Gu Ziyi became even more certain that this was possible.

Because it meant that no one had considered this angle before.

"No... Other than you, no one ever thought the problem might be with my Innate Domain..."

Tang Yuehua shook her head firmly, then looked at Gu Ziyi with wide, hopeful eyes. "Could it be that my inability to cultivate really is related to my Innate Domain?"

Thump, thump, thump—

Tang Yuehua's pretty face flushed slightly, with excitement and nervousness. She could feel her heartbeat quickening.

After Gu Ziyi's analysis, she too felt that her inability to cultivate was very likely connected to her Innate Domain.

And this was precisely what no one else had thought of.

This brand-new direction filled her with excitement and anticipation.

"Whether that's true or not, I don't know yet. It's only a guess!"

"Is your Innate Domain attached to your martial soul?"

Gu Ziyi did not make any guarantees and merely continued questioning Tang Yuehua.

"Yes!"

Tang Yuehua hurriedly nodded.

Buzz—

Then, before Gu Ziyi's eyes, Tang Yuehua summoned her martial soul, the Ruyi Ring.

It was also Gu Ziyi's first time seeing Tang Yuehua's martial soul. Nothing could be discerned from its appearance, aside from the Ruyi Ring's exquisite and noble bearing.

"Noble Ring!"

Only when Tang Yuehua released her Innate Domain did Gu Ziyi notice a rune on the Ruyi Ring flash.

Buzz—

Immediately afterward, Gu Ziyi felt the effect of Tang Yuehua's Innate Domain.

It was as though a gentle breeze had lightly caressed his mind, instantly leaving it calm and tranquil.

"The effect of your Innate Domain is quite similar to that of my soul skill, except it's much more powerful..."

Feeling the effects of Tang Yuehua's Innate Domain, Gu Ziyi put on an astonished expression.

"That's right. This is my cousin's Innate Domain, Noble Ring. It can purify the mind, and it's far stronger than your Purifying Heart Mantra!"

"Your soul skill isn't unique, you know!"

Bai Lu spoke smugly.

"Yes, it really is powerful."

Gu Ziyi nodded, then looked at Tang Yuehua. "Now I can take my suspicion a step further. The reason you can't cultivate may indeed be your Innate Domain!"

"The first step of practicing the Meditation Technique is to immerse your consciousness—or rather, your spiritual power—into your martial soul and achieve a state of Human-Soul Fusion!"

"You've never been able to do that. It's very likely because your Innate Domain is too powerful, far stronger than your spiritual power, and has been hindering you!"

Gu Ziyi analyzed it step by step.

He had just experienced Tang Yuehua's Innate Domain himself. It truly was very powerful.