Grasping the Wind Domain

Wu Sheng first closed his eyes to check his inherited memories, and sure enough, there was now a great deal more information about "Soul Control."

Previously, "Soul Control" could not be too far from him, or the branding would automatically dissipate and the slot would be reclaimed.

Now, that distance concern no longer existed. This new brand was even more domineering than a soul enslavement brand—even across infinite distance, there was no fear of the brand failing.

Similarly, under the old "Soul Control" brand, the controlled target was like a puppet, only passively executing previously given commands when Wu Sheng did not actively manipulate it.

Under the current "Soul Control," this so-called puppet was more like a soul servant, possessing a degree of autonomy.

However, this "Soul Control" brand did not forcibly alter their cognition, so it caused little harm to their potential, and Wu Sheng could withdraw it at any time, restoring their freedom.

The last point was backlash.

In the past, backlash mainly occurred because the "Soul Control" brand attached itself to the surface of the target's soul, like forcibly putting a halter on a wild horse—treating the symptom, not the root. The target would always kick up a fuss eventually.

But now, the "Soul Control" brand was fully fused with the target's soul. Unless an outsider examined it closely, they would at most think the person had cultivated some special soul secret technique that altered the characteristics of their spiritual power.

Thus, the so-called backlash naturally ceased to exist. Over time, the target not only lost any sense of resistance but would even further identify with everything about the master.

Before evolution, the "Soul Control" target was more like a puppet—couldn't be too far away, had no autonomy, carried backlash risk, and though the master could use the target to execute their own abilities and even law insights, like a Zerg Queen controlling Zerg warriors, there were only two slots.

After evolution, the "Soul Control" target was even better than a soul servant—no distance limit, greater autonomy, backlash risk eliminated, and law insights could even be mutually shared (though sharing only meant access; truly possessing them still required personal comprehension), and the slots expanded to five.

This was the strengthened talent secret art "Soul Control"!

"Master!"

Struck by the two blood-red beams from Wu Sheng's eyes, Leo's body stiffened only slightly before he bowed respectfully and greeted Wu Sheng.

"Haha, good, very good!"

Wu Sheng smiled calmly and commanded, "Release your Thunder Domain. I need to borrow it to comprehend my own domain."

"Yes! But this place is too small. If possible, please follow me outside. Our Thunder Wing Giant clan's Thunder Domain can only be manifested after reverting to our true form."

"If it were 'Swiftness,' it could be used even in normal form!"

Leo said respectfully.

"Fine, then let's go outside!"

Wu Sheng lightly tapped his forehead—how had he forgotten that?

Before long, a cyan giant nearly two hundred meters tall rose from the ground, the broad purple wings on its back erupting with countless violet arcs of lightning, filling the space for several kilometers around.

"In the Thunder Domain state, can you still use 'Swiftness'?"

Wu Sheng asked.

"No problem!" Leo replied respectfully.

"Then use it as many times as you can!"

Wu Sheng closed his eyes and began to perceive every trace of mystery within Leo's body through the "Soul Control" brand.

Domain!

Though domains varied due to different energy attributes, their essence was the same.

In terms of rank, they all had nine layers, and their amplification effects were basically similar.

As a special lifeform, Wu Sheng had an Innate Life Core within him. If he reached the Cosmic Level, he could, like the Golden-Horned Giant Beast, directly possess a domain and even comprehend the corresponding Wind Source Law.

But he was not satisfied!

Li Long, Cang Ge, Kadi—ordinary races (here specifically referring to those without even an Innate Life Core)—could comprehend domains ahead of time. As a special lifeform, he should be able to do so even more easily.

"No, the direction is wrong!"

Wu Sheng frowned and shook his head with his eyes closed. "A domain is about borrowing the momentum of heaven and earth. I was too fixated on my own power, which actually put me at a disadvantage!"

"Hmm, borrowing the momentum of heaven and earth?"

His eyes lit up. Right!

As the saying goes... the times create heroes, and heroes also adapt to the times!

Though he was no hero, the simplest meaning of that saying was that "momentum" and "man" complemented each other.

"One person's strength is ultimately insignificant, but once they gather enough 'momentum,' they can accomplish earth-shattering feats!"

"In the past, I only knew how to protect myself, but I couldn't use the 'momentum' around me, let alone gather it."

"Gather 'momentum'!"

Wu Sheng closed his eyes again, sensing the breath of the wind around him.

Suddenly, he attempted to draw in a faint breeze stirred by Leo's wings. Under his guidance, it formed a tiny whirlwind, but it dissipated on its own after just a few seconds.

But he didn't give up. He continued this operation, and the next tiny whirlwind formed again, this time lasting nearly ten seconds before slowly fading.

Half a day later, the latest tiny whirlwind he had drawn spun continuously before his palm, showing no sign of dissipating.

Then came the second!

The third!

The miniature whirlwinds gathered in greater numbers, their pull growing faster and faster!

After seven days, over a thousand miniature whirlwinds had amassed before Wu Sheng. They spun not only on their own but also revolved around him in a looping dance.

"Domain! Merge!"

Wu Sheng opened his crimson eyes, his expression calm. But the aura of his mastery over heaven and earth gradually moved in sync with those miniature whirlwinds, shifting slowly until they fused together.

Woo!

The wind grew fiercer. Little by little, the miniature whirlwinds surrounding Wu Sheng began to coalesce, gathering more and more until they formed a colossal wind pillar over a thousand meters tall and nearly a hundred meters thick.

"Haha!"

Wu Sheng stood alone at the center of the wind pillar—the safest point, the eye of the storm.

With a thought, a faint breeze rose around him, lifting him gently until he stopped at a height of over a thousand meters in the sky.

"Master, this, this..."

Leo halted, his two-meter-wide eyes bulging as if he couldn't believe someone had comprehended a domain in just seven days.

"Incredible. Why am I so stupid? If I could comprehend my own domain, forget Li Long—I'd take on Lei Ao first and beat him down."

Whoosh!

Riding the wind downward, Wu Sheng landed on Leo's shoulder and sat down.

"Master, how did you do it?" Leo looked at Wu Sheng expectantly, clearly hoping for guidance.

"To be honest, it's hard if you think it's hard, and simple if you think it's simple!" Wu Sheng smiled faintly. "The key is to realize that you and this heaven and earth coexist. It can affect you, and you can affect it."

"Coexist?" Leo was baffled. Wasn't he always here? What difference did that make?

"Forget it. Carefully sense through my perception, combine it with your own understanding, and try to open your domain!"

Wu Sheng shook his head. Explaining concepts like "heaven's timing, earthly advantage, and human harmony" to this giant would probably confuse even himself.

In Leo's eyes, only fighting and killing mattered most.

"Alright, sorry for the trouble, Master!" Leo shouted excitedly.

As a Thunder Wing Giant, he would naturally gain a domain upon reaching Cosmic Level anyway. But the earlier he obtained it, the greater the advantage.

Besides, he already had an innate Thunder Domain. If the two combined, the edge would easily crush Li Long.

"Calm your mind. Sense carefully!" Wu Sheng said softly.

Then, he transmitted the essence of his insight into Leo's soul through the Mind Control imprint.

Once done, Wu Sheng lay back on Leo's broad shoulder, hands behind his head, legs crossed, waiting patiently.

He had long seen that, under the guidance of Thunder Star Mountain's experts, Leo had already met all the requirements for comprehending a domain. What he lacked was an understanding of the momentum of heaven and earth.

Sure enough, a month later, Leo burst into laughter, whipping up a gale with his wings and unleashing countless purple arcs of lightning from his back. When the two combined, the power was astonishing.

"Master, thank you! I finally have my own domain. Haha!"

As Leo roared loudly, Wu Sheng on the ground smiled faintly.

Damn it. I told you to comprehend a Thunder Domain, and you copied me with a Wind Domain—what the hell is that?