Heart of the Martial God

[Am I dead?] Ling Xuan looked at his surroundings, his heart filled with immense confusion.

"Thump-thump... thump-thump..."

The world was incredibly quiet, save for the sound of a heartbeat drumming like a war drum, which felt exceptionally clear in this deathly silence.

Ling Xuan clutched his chest; his heart was pounding violently, each beat feeling as if it would burst through his ribcage. It caused him a sense of discomfort, yet it also confirmed that he was still alive.

The next moment, a scorching and majestic unknown power surged forth continuously from that drumming heart.

This energy flowed like surging magma, rapidly spreading to his limbs and bones, revitalizing his previously weak body with newfound strength.

"Heart of the Martial God, initial awakening."

A flash of realization crossed Ling Xuan's mind. He understood that he had awakened something called the Heart of the Martial God, which would not only drastically improve his various talents but also provide a qualitative leap in his strength.

As his heart continued to beat like a drum, waves of powerful energy kept pouring out, and Ling Xuan's strength continued to rise steadily.

However, such violent palpitations also placed immense pressure on Ling Xuan.

At this moment, his face was as red as a ripe tomato, and his veins were bulging like winding little snakes; perhaps in the next second, his heart would shatter.

Finally, just as Ling Xuan was about to reach his limit, the violently beating heart gradually calmed down without exploding.

Ling Xuan gasped for air, breathing greedily, trying to alleviate the discomfort in his body.

Just then, the black-and-white color of the world receded rapidly like a tide.

Ling Xuan's reaction speed had been greatly enhanced; he pulled back and dodged the Abyssal Giant Crocodile's bite.

The crocodile's upper and lower rows of teeth snapped together with a teeth-grinding "clack."

The crocodile shook its head violently, unable to believe how the human, who had been so clumsy just a moment ago, had managed to dodge its bite.

After awakening the Heart of the Martial God, the power surging within Ling Xuan was like a flood about to break through a dam, rampaging through his meridians until it finally found an outlet.

He looked at his two sisters, who were covered in wounds and still struggling to hold on, and a monstrous fighting spirit surged in his heart.

With a thought, a Flame Domain with a diameter of several dozen meters erupted, centered on himself.

The scorching aura felt tangible, instantly sweeping across the surroundings. At the edge of the domain, space seemed to be kneaded by invisible hands, rippling with layers of distortion. The air hissed in protest under the high temperature, as if it could be ignited at any moment.

The several monster beasts that had been clawing and strutting arrogantly were struck as if by lightning the moment they touched this mysterious Flame Domain. Their movements stopped abruptly, and their fierce, cruel eyes were instantly filled with terror. They erupted into shrill roars, their voices filled with despair and fear.

A Giant Bat Beast, which had previously been soaring through the sky with its wide wings, now felt as if it had fallen into an invisible, viscous quagmire, each flap of its wings becoming incredibly difficult.

Every inch of its body licked by the flames felt a pain like ten thousand ants gnawing at its heart. This pain pierced deep into its soul, making it unable to even scream; it could only flap its wings frantically in the fire, struggling in vain to escape this terrifying purgatory, but all was for naught.

Ling Xuan's eyes were as cold as frost. He gripped the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Spear in his hand and swung his arm violently.

In an instant, the entire Flame Domain surged like a boiling sea of fire, the raging flames converging into a dazzling blade of light that slashed down with the momentum to destroy the world.

With a crisp "crack," the Abyssal Giant Crocodile before him didn't even have a chance to react before it was sliced in two. The flesh at the incision curled, emitting a charred, meaty aroma, and its massive body collapsed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Third Brother?" Ling Yue and Ling Xue were covered in blood, yet their eyes widened as they looked in surprise at Ling Xuan, who stood in the flames like a god of war.

They knew very well what this power was.

Possessing a Flame Domain meant that at the Planet Level, Ling Xuan was an invincible existence!

And the monster beasts besieging them were only at the Planet Level; no matter how many there were, in front of Ling Xuan with his Flame Domain, they were nothing more than a problem solved by a single swing of his blade.

Ling Xuan looked at his sisters' scarred faces, his heart aching.

He twirled the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Spear in his hand, and the flames within the domain boiled once more, transforming into countless fiery blades that shot toward the remaining monster beasts.

Under the attack of the fiery blades, the beasts let out bursts of screams, and within moments, they all fell to the ground, turning into charred remains.

After dealing with the beasts, Ling Xuan hurriedly retracted his domain and rushed to his sisters' side, catching Ling Xue just as she was about to faint, his voice choked with emotion: "Sisters, are you alright?"

Ling Xue managed to squeeze out a smile and said weakly: "Silly boy, we're fine... is this... you awakened a Flame Domain?"

Ling Yue endured the pain of her injuries, raised her hand to gently stroke Ling Xuan's head, her eyes filled with relief and pride, and sighed: "Our Third Brother has finally grown up. From now on, we might have to rely on you to protect us sisters."

Ling Xuan's eyes turned red, and he said with lingering fear: "From now on, let me protect you!"

"Second Sister, Third Brother is truly a genius. He's only 18 this year, right? He broke through to the Planet Level less than a month ago, and he's already grasped a domain." Ling Yue took a moment to catch her breath and recover some vitality.

Planet Level powerhouses naturally have tenacious life force; as long as their vital organs are not damaged, recovery is not difficult.

Fortunately, they hadn't lost any limbs, and after resting for a period, they would fully recover.

The three of them had not been pampered since childhood, so they didn't take these minor injuries to heart.

Once the crisis was resolved, Ling Xue immediately regained her usual liveliness and chimed in: "That's right, that's right! In our tribe, I've never heard of anyone mastering a domain right after breaking through to the Planet Level. Even the Clan Leader only seemed to possess a domain at the ninth stage of the Planet Level, and now he's already a World Lord Level powerhouse."

"Does that mean Third Brother might become a World Lord Level powerhouse in the future, or even stronger?" A look of pleasant surprise flashed in Ling Yue's eyes.

Ling Xuan hurriedly waved his hands, feigning modesty: "Don't say that. The Clan Leader achieved the position of World Lord after countless hardships and cultivation; I'm still far from that."

The two women looked at the upward curve of his mouth with disbelief; if Ling Xuan had a tail, it would be wagging in the sky right now.

His confidence didn't stem solely from grasping a domain early; more importantly, it was the Heart of the Martial God within him.

Even at its initial awakening, it had greatly increased his comprehension and granted him a domain directly. As the degree of awakening deepened in the future, the boost to his cultivation would be unimaginable.

Ling Xuan calculated to himself that with the Heart of the Martial God and his advantage in the timeline, he might truly be able to compete with City Lord Luo in the future.

"Alright, for now, let's go help the other tribesmen. In this situation, this doesn't look like a trial anymore." The eldest, Ling Yue, looked at the tribesmen still struggling in battle, her face full of worry.

Although the powerhouses of Mangu Temple had been dispatched, these were merely personnel stationed around the secret realm, and their strength couldn't even compare to the Domain Lord Level elders.

Coupled with the fact that they hadn't expected the sudden beast stampede, they alone could not quickly quell this tide of beasts.

PS: The Heart of the Martial God is not a literal heart; the specific settings will be unfolded slowly later. I will try to avoid writing romance, but please forgive me if it's unavoidable; it does seem like the foreshadowing is insufficient.

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