Saint Domain's Assault

Lin Tian slowly stepped out of the cultivation chamber, an invisible force radiating from his body as he discreetly extended his perception. In an instant, the flow of heaven and earth energy within a hundred-mile radius unfolded before his senses like a vivid painting. At this moment, his five senses seemed enchanted by a miraculous magic, amplified a hundredfold. The rustling of leaves in the breeze, the faint chirping of insects in the grass, the weak pulse deep within the earth, and even the subtle shifts of air currents—every minute detail was laid bare. His soul perception, like a nimble bird, left his body and spread outward, easily piercing through layers of rock and drifting mist, bringing everything within a hundred miles under his control.

At the same time, endless power from heaven and earth, like cheerful streams, swirled around his entire body, naturally merging into him without any need for deliberate absorption. From now on, as a Saint Domain powerhouse, he no longer needed to cultivate with the same effort as before; the energy of heaven and earth would actively converge upon him, becoming the source of his strength.

Lin Tian gently shifted his feet. Without relying on any mystical magic or channeling battle qi as a boost, his body rose into the air as if lifted by invisible hands, floating steadily in midair. Upon stepping into the Saint Domain, physical flight had become as instinctive as breathing. He needed no wings like a bird, nor any complex spells; his transcendent physical form granted him the ability to soar through the skies.

Moreover, the mortal shackles of lifespan shattered completely the moment he entered the Saint Domain. In the past, even peak ninth-level experts could only live up to five hundred years, with relentless time eventually erasing all glory and power. But once one achieved the Saint Domain, they broke free from time's constraints, gaining immortality. As long as they were not fatally struck down, they could exist eternally in the world, overlooking the flow of years and the rise and fall of dynasties from a transcendent perspective.

Lin Tian clearly sensed the earth-shattering changes within himself, his mind clear and bright, as if he had gained a deeper understanding of the world's laws.

Just then, Lin Tian suddenly sensed over a dozen figures flying toward him like shooting stars. Instinctively, he quickly summoned a magic shield to envelop himself in tight protection, while gripping his magic staff tightly, ready to unleash a Saint Domain spell. However, when he carefully sensed that his grandfather and Teacher Laun were among them, and recognized two of the closest figures as the Saint Domain Mage and Saint Domain Warrior who had previously sat deep within the palace, he paused briefly, then slowly withdrew his staff and shield. Recalling the daily teachings of his grandfather and Teacher Laun, he understood he should remain calm, so he returned to the ground and waited quietly for their arrival.

Before long, the group arrived. The Saint Domain Mage guarding the palace frowned slightly, letting out a surprised exclamation, and said, "Third Prince, was there a stranger nearby just now? Why was there such an unusual energy fluctuation?"

Lin Tian's heart stirred slightly, but his expression remained unchanged as he replied, "No strangers. It was just Teacher Laun's Magic Beast, which sent me back and then cultivated in the quiet room. It might have been the commotion from its breakthrough."

Seeing the disbelief on their faces, Lin Tian pondered inwardly, quietly sensing their mental strength. To his surprise, he found that they all seemed inferior to him; he could easily detect the weaknesses in their mental power. Making a swift decision, he subtly used his mental strength toward the direction of Teacher Laun, conveying the same explanation he had given the others, and earnestly asked for his help in covering for him.

Upon receiving the telepathic message, Laun's heart churned like a stormy sea, filled with astonishment. But catching a glimpse of some among the crowd whose strength surpassed his own, he dared not respond telepathically rashly, merely quickening his pace. After arriving, before anyone else could speak again, he addressed Lin Tian directly: "Third Prince, could it be that the ninth-level Magic Beast I gave you for protection has advanced to the Saint Domain? I also vaguely sensed an abnormal fluctuation just now."

Lin Tian's heart leaped with joy, and he quickly replied, "It should be, Teacher Laun. I was startled by it too." Porter, standing nearby, looked at the two with confusion, his lips moving slightly, but he ultimately said nothing.

Then, Laun's expression turned serious as he looked at the crowd and said, "I sense that the energy fluctuation from my Magic Beast's breakthrough is somewhat unstable and might cause some unexpected incidents. Porter and I will stay here; you all have traveled far and likely have important matters to attend to."

The gathered Saint Domain experts, knowing that Laun and Porter shared an unusual bond and that Laun was always steady, nodded in agreement and departed one by one.

Lin Tian led the two into the room. Before they could ask, he took a deep breath and said slowly, "Grandfather, Teacher Laun, I have advanced to the Saint Domain." As he spoke, he willed it, and his entire body rose lightly into the air, exuding a unique and powerful aura.

Seeing this, the two were filled with astonishment. Laun couldn't help but say, "Lin Tian, with such extraordinary talent, advancing to the Saint Domain is a great joy. Why did you hide it just now?"

Lin Tian descended slowly, his expression serious. "I am still young. Advancing to the Saint Domain so quickly might invite unnecessary trouble and covetousness, so I took this precaution."

The two exchanged glances, deep smiles evident in each other's eyes.

At this point, Porter relaxed and began to explain the current situation on the continent: "Lin Tian, our ancestor Leo I rose to power thousands of years ago and has now reached the Mid-God level, with unfathomable strength. Among the many god-level experts on the continent, the only two Mid-Gods are the founding emperor of another empire and Old Ancestor Leo, who have been close friends for years, and even they are not as powerful as Old Ancestor Leo. Moreover, the number of god-level experts in the Leo Family far exceeds that of other empires on the continent. So, as long as you don't leave the Leo Empire, you'll be safe under its protection. Don't worry about these things; the family is your strong backing."

Lin Tian listened attentively, gaining a clearer understanding of the continent's situation. He relaxed and said, "Grandfather, Teacher Laun, why haven't I seen these things in the Imperial General History?"

Porter replied, "These matters involve the affairs between Old Ancestor Leo and the other two Mid-God seniors, which we don't fully understand. Just remember that with your Saint Domain strength, you basically don't need to worry about other dangers on the continent now. Keep working hard on your cultivation."

Lin Tian thought to himself: Could it be about faith power? And what era is this, anyway? It's not the time before the Main God Faith War, is it?