Bai Yuan Arrives

With the boost from his domain, Lion Sha used the flat of his blade to strike Long Ye squarely between the chest and abdomen.

"Pfft!"

Long Ye reeled as if struck by a heavy blow, flying backward. He barely managed to land, stumbling several steps before steadying himself.

"Earth Domain!"

"A Planet Realm cultivator has actually mastered a domain!"

At that moment, not only the defeated Long Ye and Su Ying wore expressions of utter disbelief, but all the surrounding disciples watching erupted in uncontrollable gasps.

A domain—this was an ability many Star Realm and even Universe Realm cultivators dreamed of—yet it had appeared in a Planet Realm Martial Artist!

Even the eight World Lords finally showed clear approval in their eyes.

"Comprehending a domain at the Planet Realm—rare, truly rare. This child's talent is indeed exceptional. No wonder he was recruited by the Virtual Universe Company. It's a pity he's already one of their people; otherwise, I'd truly want to take on such a disciple."

"The Virtual Universe Company's ratings have always been strict. Mastering a domain at the Planet Realm and being rated a Second Grade Elite—that's perfectly reasonable."

"A genius like this, whether in the Two Great Holy Lands or the Four Great Organizations, would undoubtedly be a core target for focused cultivation."

What they didn't know was that Lion Sha's domain had been comprehended on his own, with no one guiding him, when he was only at the third stage of the Planet Realm.

Had they known this, their assessments would likely have gone far beyond what they were now.

However, the Virtual Universe Company's rating system was very pragmatic—it only looked at the strength and talent displayed in the present, without excessive speculation about potential.

No matter how great the potential, it needed to be transformed into real strength in the future. The company could provide a stage and opportunities for display, but it would never grant ratings or treatment beyond one's current level in advance.

"I'll go!"

"And me!"

Two voices rang out almost simultaneously, carrying an undeniable fighting spirit.

From the crowd, two figures stepped forward, their presence clearly superior to the previous Su Ying and Long Ye.

"Black Dragon Mountain, First Grade Elite, Qiu Tian."

A young man in a black robe spoke in a low, grim tone, his face stern, holding a pitch-black heavy halberd reversed in his hand.

"Three Axe Mountain, First Grade Elite, Lupai."

Another man with a lean, sturdy build carried no weapon, but no one dared underestimate him.

Boom!

Almost as soon as they announced themselves, the battle erupted!

Both sides lunged at their respective opponents.

Qiu Tian faced Bai Kaluo.

He didn't bother with any probing techniques. Swinging his heavy halberd with the crushing weight of an avalanche, he brought it down directly overhead!

Bai Kaluo's eyes sharpened. Knowing his opponent's strength far exceeded his own, he chose not to meet it head-on.

With a flicker of his body, his twin blades precisely and continuously struck the side nodes of the halberd's force.

Clang! Clang!

Two sharp, rapid clashes rang out. Bai Kaluo used the momentum to retreat, and though he deflected most of the impact, his arms still felt a numbing ache.

"Such domineering strength!"

Qiu Tian pressed his advantage without mercy. His halberd spun like a black dragon churning rivers, layers of halberd shadows sealing off all of Bai Kaluo's escape routes.

His attacks were broad and forceful, each strike heavy and powerful, forcing Bai Kaluo to push his speed to the limit, weaving and dodging through the halberd's shadows.

His twin blades turned into streaks of silver light, constantly gathering blade momentum while trying to disrupt Qiu Tian's rhythm.

Bai Kaluo steadied his breathing, his demeanor cold as ice, searching for the opportunity for a decisive blow.

The battle on the other side was even fiercer.

Facing Lion Sha's heavy, solid Earth Domain, Lupai reacted with astonishing speed.

Unlike Long Ye, who tried to clash head-on within the domain, he quickly retreated, widening the distance between them.

At the same time, thirty flying blades shot out, blocking Lion Sha's attempt to pursue.

"A Psychic Master?" Lion Sha's heart tightened.

Lupai's eyes turned sharp as his powerful psychic energy surged forth, merging the thirty flying blades into three short axes.

"Go!"

Swish! Swish! Swish!

The three short axes didn't attack simultaneously but instead linked end to end, forming three spirals of death. They approached from extremely tricky angles, avoiding the front of Lion Sha's battle blade, and struck from the left, right, and above in a triangular pincer formation!

Lion Sha let out a fierce roar, and the yellow light of his domain blazed brightly.

Clang! Clang! Slash!

He blocked the first two axes, but the third short axe curved around his blade at an impossible angle, grazing past his shoulder and drawing a spray of blood!

If he hadn't twisted his body at the critical moment, that axe would have severely wounded his arm.

"His psychic amplitude is extremely high! And his control is even more exquisite!"

Lion Sha's heart grew heavy.

He could sense that the other party's psychic amplitude had reached an astonishing level; otherwise, it wouldn't have so easily pierced through his Earth Domain.

"Three Axe Killing Formation!"

The three short axes circled in the air before regrouping. This time, they didn't scatter but coordinated with each other, forming a simple combined attack formation.

A cyan-white glow merged into one, transforming into an even more ferocious storm of axe blades, bearing down on Lion Sha!

Its power was more than a notch above the single-axe attacks from before!

Lion Sha pushed his Earth Domain to its limit, his blade light and the earthen-yellow domain forming layers of defenses, clashing violently with the agile and ruthless axe-blade storm.

He was painfully aware that if not for the systematic guidance he'd received at the Virtual Universe Company—learning more efficient domain application techniques and movement arts—he would have long since fallen against a Psychic Master of Lupai's caliber!

His former self could never have held out this long under such a frenzied assault from a psychic weapon.

The battlefield split in two. Both Bai Kaluo and Lion Sha were locked in an unprecedented bitter struggle.

Yet the tide of battle soon shifted.

Bai Kaluo's blade momentum climbed layer by layer, faintly beginning to rival Qiu Tian.

Lion Sha, no longer holding back, fused his blade technique with his domain, elevating his strength another step.

"Hundred Blades!"

Blade waves surged, overwhelming the sky and earth. This strike completely exceeded Qiu Tian's expectations; he found himself unable to withstand it!

"Void Sky Slash!"

Lion Sha roared, unleashing the ultimate move he had only created yesterday.

The blade light tore through three axe shadows, slashing straight at Lupai.

Lupai's expression turned grave—he couldn't block this strike!

At the critical moment, two observing World Lords struck simultaneously.

Clang! Clang!

With what seemed like two casual blows, they effortlessly neutralized both combatants' ultimate moves.

"Incredible. Our strength is clearly on par, but his force amplitude and combat technique far surpass mine. So this is the power of a World Lord!"

Bai Kaluo was secretly shaken. His greatest wish was to become a World Lord and carve his name into the Holy Temple.

The two World Lords who had intervened said nothing, instead turning their gazes toward the entrance.

There, Bai Kuangren and Bai Yuan had arrived unnoticed, having witnessed everything.

"Quite lively. Now it's your turn," Bai Kuangren said to Bai Yuan.

"You really have no idea how hard it is to stand and talk," Bai Yuan replied with a wry shake of his head.

Bai Kuangren just smiled, then walked over to sit down and chat with the World Lords.

Meanwhile, Lion Sha and Bai Kaluo walked over to Bai Yuan.

"How about this? Let us lose first, then you step in, alright? Once you're on the field, we can only watch from the sidelines," Lion Sha said with a grin.

Fighting these geniuses was a rare opportunity for training, and neither wanted to miss it.

Bai Yuan nodded, agreeing to his request.

This exchange startled everyone nearby.

Lion Sha's tone clearly admitted that he considered himself inferior to Bai Yuan!

For a proud genius to willingly say such a thing, just what level had Bai Yuan's true strength reached?