The Might of the Divine Slaughter's Domain

Qin Yuan had no obligation to explain anything to him.

Within the range of the Divine Slaughter's Domain, Qin Yuan could see the strength of everyone present.

Xiao Yue was an early-stage Spirit Emperor, and the other members were no stronger than Spirit Kings. Unless something unexpected happened, the man before him was the Black Tiger Gang's leader.

Scarlet light flashed in Qin Yuan's eyes. He gripped his Battle Blade, and the first Spirit Ring beneath his feet lit up. "First Soul Skill: Combat Style."

The buffing Soul Skill increased his attack power by about fifty percent.

With his maxed-out Divine Slaughter's Domain, he also gained an additional twenty percent increase to his combat strength while suppressing his opponent's by twenty percent.

His Battle Blade darted forward, its edge glinting coldly. He swept it across. Though Xiao Yue reacted quickly, a deep gash still opened across his chest, soaking it in blood.

"Damn it! Who is this guy? He's so strong!"

To fight back, Xiao Yue activated his Martial Soul. Six Spirit Rings appeared beneath his feet: white, yellow, yellow, purple, purple, and black.

Because of his lowly origins, his first Spirit Ring was only ten years old. He usually looked down on Soul Masters with the best Spirit Ring Configurations, believing they'd simply been born into good families.

But Qin Yuan's Spirit Ring Configuration was impossible to resent. If anything, he admired it.

Absorbing Spirit Rings beyond one's limits took immense courage. Even among the well-born, few could manage it.

"Wait! If you're willing, you can be the second-in-command of the stronghold and rule it alongside me!"

A talent like this had to be won over. He absolutely couldn't afford to fight him head-on.

But the only answer was another fierce slash from Qin Yuan's Battle Blade.

Xiao Yue gritted his teeth. His Black Tiger Martial Soul roared, and the moment his buffing Soul Skill activated, the muscles all over his body swelled slightly. Claws sprang from his hands, making him look terrifying.

"My strength has actually been suppressed by twenty percent?"

His limited knowledge meant he didn't know domains existed. He was confused, but surviving came first.

"Fourth Soul Skill: Fierce Tiger Tear!"

He lunged at Qin Yuan's chest with both claws. When Qin Yuan raised his saber to block, a barely perceptible smile appeared in the corner of Xiao Yue's eye.

Tool Soul Masters had weaker physiques than Beast Soul Masters. If he could pin Qin Yuan's Battle Blade, the tide of battle would turn completely.

But when his tiger claws came down, they struck empty air.

The Battle Blade had been there a moment ago. The next, it shifted from illusory to real and slashed across his wrist.

His defenses were strong, and the opening had been brief. Otherwise, the moment Qin Yuan used his Soul Skill, Xiao Yue's arm would have been severed.

Even so, the pain in his wrist was hard to bear.

The essence of the Virtual Reality Saber Technique lay in blending the real and the illusory.

It was an ordinary technique, without even particularly powerful attacks, but it was practical.

Qin Yuan withdrew his saber and stepped back, standing with it in hand, his eyes icy.

In the face of an overwhelming opponent, the gang members who usually called each other brothers kept their distance, afraid Qin Yuan would notice them.

Xiao Yue glared at them through gritted teeth, thinking he'd make them pay for this later.

He tore a strip of cloth from his clothes and wrapped it around his wrist, baring his teeth. "We've never had a grudge, past or present. Why are you trying to kill me? I want to die knowing why!"

Holding his saber in reverse, Qin Yuan laid it against his sleeve and wiped the blood from its edge. He adjusted the brim of his hat and said coldly, "Someone paid for your life. Don't think you can buy me off. The buyer's offer is beyond anything you can imagine!"

"The Spirit Hall?" Xiao Yue immediately shook his head.

The Spirit Hall's experts had already arrived. They could attack directly instead of sending one person up the mountain.

If it wasn't the Spirit Hall, and someone could still call on a monstrous expert like this, then it could only be...

He didn't get the chance to finish. The Fifth Spirit Ring beneath Qin Yuan's feet lit up. His Battle Saber Martial Soul was bathed in raging flames. He swung, and saber energy accompanied by firelight tore through the stillness of the night.

"You won't kill me that easily! Sixth Soul Skill: Tiger Warrior Bone-Shattering Hands!"

Vast Soul Power gathered around Xiao Yue's hands, turning both palms blood-red as a crimson glow shot into the sky.

The aura of a Spirit Emperor was unleashed without restraint, yet it couldn't break through the suppression of the Divine Slaughter's Domain.

Qin Yuan's face remained impassive, his aura utterly calm. "This ends now."

"Sixth Soul Skill: Corrosive Fire Bloodletting Slash!"

He had never used this Sixth Soul Skill since acquiring it. Today, he would offer Xiao Yue up to his blade!

His Battle Saber Martial Soul was shrouded in dark-red flames, its power surging. Reflected in the moonlight, its edge gleamed dazzlingly.

He gripped the hilt with both hands and brought the saber down with all his strength, meeting Xiao Yue's tiger claws.

The shockwaves from their clash of Soul Skills killed every Soul Master below Spirit Elder rank within the Divine Slaughter's Domain!

A breath later, Qin Yuan cut off Xiao Yue's head and stored it in his Soul Tool.

With a cold gaze, he took the Soul Tool from Xiao Yue as well. His Spiritual Force immediately swept through it, inspecting its contents.

When he spotted an Identity Token belonging to a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple, he felt a little relieved. But he still didn't know how many people were aware of the matter. To complete the mission—and claim the system's reward—he had to eliminate the remaining leaders in the stronghold!

At the foot of the mountain.

Inside the Spirit Hall squad's tent.

The great commotion from the mountain drew them together in pairs to discuss what was happening.

"What's going on? Did someone make the first move?" the leader asked, unable to hold back.

His deputy shook his head. "Impossible. We're an action team. We wouldn't make that kind of mistake. Captain, I think the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect may have sent an expert."

Their mission was to recover the gem raw materials and uncover evidence that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had purchased stolen goods, giving them grounds to challenge the sect later.

So it wasn't strange that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would send an expert to destroy the evidence.

"Damn that Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! They've ruined our perfect chance to surround and destroy them." After cursing a few times, the leader called for everyone to head up the mountain. No matter what, they had to find the evidence!

Meanwhile, in Lin Chuan City.

A Black-Robed Person sat beside a tea table. From the figure, she appeared to be a woman.

"How interesting. To run into someone who possesses the Divine Slaughter's Domain... It's been a long time." A sinister smile showed beneath the black robe.

The brim of her hat was pulled low, obscuring her face.

The Gloomy Man beside her was wreathed in black smoke, his face pale and his appearance eerie.

Yet at that moment, he seemed somewhat flustered.

"Your Excellency, aside from you, Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Sect is the only person on the continent who possesses the Divine Slaughter's Domain."

"Now that Tang Hao has shown himself, we should avoid his strength and not fight him head-on. Once I've gathered enough men, we can surround and destroy him."

The Black-Robed Woman gave a cold laugh. "If it were Tang Hao, I'd like to meet him myself. Unfortunately, our intelligence hasn't been updated. There's a third person in this world who possesses the Divine Slaughter's Domain. That certainly piques my curiosity."

"Someone with such extraordinary talent shouldn't be unknown. It seems our Spirit Hall intelligence has failed badly. We overlooked a genius like this—and even let the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect recruit him."

The Gloomy Man was shocked. "Your Excellency, this..."

The Black-Robed Woman stood and left a Gold Soul Coin on the table to pay for the tea. Then she walked out of the teahouse on her own. "Let's go meet him. It would be best if he could serve our Spirit Hall!"