Ancient Domain

Biodata

Nature and Scale

The Ancient Domain is an independent space that has existed for an immeasurable period. It is described as the core of the myriad realms and as independent from every Universe; its creator and origin are unknown. 451

• It is the primary gathering place of Ancient Grade beings, who have largely transcended the Taiya Universe for this higher and broader territory. 448
• The realm is estimated to be more than trillions of times larger than the Taiya Universe. Its landscapes, stone pillars, and celestial bodies are correspondingly colossal. 461
• Its environment is far more resilient than ordinary cosmic space. A full-power Ancient Ancestor Grade battle can sink mountains and trigger earthquakes, rather than shatter space or destroy starfields as it could elsewhere. 501
• The true Ancient Domain is distinct from the artificial battleground used during the Universe Genius Battle. The earlier battlefield and its Inheritance Platforms were a space created by Ancient Grade beings; the Final Battleground leads into the genuine realm. 463 500 501
• A mysterious will pervades the realm. Su Xiaobai senses it as an unseen observer that makes those inside feel like subjects in an experiment; he judges it to exceed Pure Yang Ancient Venerable. 500

Regions and Hazards

Protection Zone and Exile Land

The Protection Zone is an outer area used as the Final Battleground for Universe Genius Battle participants. It also functions as an Exile Land for Ancient Domain Lifeforms convicted by major Ancient Domain powers. 460 503

• Exiles bear forehead marks that restrict them within the zone; they hunt visiting geniuses for cultivation techniques, magical treasures, and a chance to reach Ancient Grade. 503
• The zone’s barrier is extremely difficult to breach. Su Xiaobai's clone could not break it even with Giant Shadow power and the Black Blade · Shadow. 514
• Ancient Overlords explicitly warn entrants not to leave the Protection Zone without permission, as the exterior contains “Great Terror.” 460
• Beyond the barrier lie Ancient Grade forests, star-sized beasts, and lifeforms powerful enough to make Ancient Ancestor Grade cultivators appear insignificant. 513
• The Exile Land is only a desolate, resource-poor corner of the Ancient Domain’s outermost territory. 518 521

Dead Zones and Ruins

The true Ancient Domain contains desolate starfields, ancient ruins, black holes, abandoned mines, and battle sites that may have endured for hundreds of billions of years. 500 501 518

• Ruins may conceal treasures left by previous cultivators, but some are illusions created by Ancient Grade Fierce Beasts to lure prey. 518
• Ancient Grade spatial-temporal currents can kill even Ancient Venerables, while cosmic demon chaos and other disasters make the realm dangerous to its strongest inhabitants. 451
• The deeper and more central regions hold denser spiritual energy and greater wealth, but also more powerful Ancient Domain Lifeforms and cultivators. 521

Cultivation System and Power Structure

The Ancient Domain possesses thirty thousand Cosmic Daos, greatly exceeding the Three Thousand Great Daos known in lower realms. Each Cosmic Dao can be cultivated into an Ancient Dao. 508 619

• Dao Combination — A cultivator combines with a Cosmic Dao to form an Ancient Dao; this is presented as the route toward Ancient Grade. 508
• Ancient Grade hierarchy — Ancient Venerables, Ancient Overlords, Eternal Monarchs, and Desolate Ancient Celestial Venerables form ascending levels within the Ancient Grade. 515
• Ancient Venerables require Ancient Grade treasures to survive the merciless Ancient Grade Tribulation and continue advancing. 451
• Ancient Overlords can vastly exceed ordinary Ancient Venerables. The Hundred Epoch Overlords who open the Universe Genius Battle rift are stated to be a major realm above Pure Yang Ancient Venerable. 458
• Desolate Ancient Celestial Venerables stand at the peak of the Ancient Grade hierarchy and rule the Holy Lands. 515

Major Powers

• Holy Lands — Major Ancient Domain organizations. Tianshu Holy Land is one such power, but even Ancient Overlords serve as pillars rather than its ultimate authorities. 515
• Jiang Kingdoms — Vast systems above Holy Lands, ruled by Desolate Grade beings. Even Desolate Ancient Celestial Venerables must act cautiously within them. 516
• Seven Northern Dipper Holy Lands — The seven most renowned super Holy Lands in the Northern Five Regions of the outer Ancient Domain. 521
• Ancient Domain Lives — Native lifeforms with distinct Dao systems and immense accumulated wealth. Some are criminals exiled to the Protection Zone, while others inhabit forests, forbidden zones, and the wider realm. 502 503 518

Resources

• Ancient Grade treasures — Vital resources for resisting Ancient Grade Tribulations; the Ancient Domain contains treasures beyond what can be found in the Universes. 451
• Ancient Source — Currency used in the Ancient Domain. One Ancient Source is equivalent to ten thousand kilograms of Cosmic Gold. 541
• Ancient Daos — Rare high-level Daos whose acquisition and comprehension are central to advancement in the realm. 581 619
• Ancient ruins and remains — The domain’s abandoned battlefields, ruins, corpses, and Summoning Rings can contain vast reserves of cultivation techniques, weapons, and Cosmic Gold. 518
• World-Shaking weapons — The lowest of three noted weapon tiers in the Ancient Domain; even one can destroy a core Great Thousand Realm. Domain Shaking and World-Saking weapons are higher tiers. 551

Story Role

• Pure Yang Ancient Venerable first identifies the Ancient Domain as his current location while accepting White Shadow as a disciple. 447
• Information stored in the Pure Yang Blood Sword reveals the Ancient Domain’s nature, dangers, Ancient Grade Tribulation, and exceptional wealth. 451
• Three Hundred Epoch Overlords open a rift from the Taiya Universe for the Universe Genius Battle, sending participants toward the Protection Zone. 458 460
• The battle’s Inheritance Platforms ultimately transport surviving contestants to the Final Battleground, which is the true Ancient Domain. 499 500
• After leaving the Exile Land with Princess Yunxi and Yigong Overlord, Su Xiaobai gains access to the wider Ancient Domain and deploys millions of Shadows to search its peripheral regions. 517 518
• Later conflicts between Holy Lands, Jiang Kingdoms, and Ancient Grade powers turn parts of the Ancient Domain into large-scale battlefields. 538 579 616