Epiphany, Phoenix Domain!

The Soul Fighting Tournament was underway.

Ji Bai watched absentmindedly as the Shrek Seven Devils faced an Iron Soul Fighting Team.

His gaze did not linger on any of the girls. Instead, he stared intently at Tang San.

"Third Soul Skill, Spider Web Restraint!"

When he saw Tang San release a massive web, he was deeply surprised.

It couldn't be...

Tang San had some connection to the Asura God, but surely the Asura God would not personally step in to hand him an External Soul Bone as well?

The Man Faced Demon Spider had been killed by him, only for the Asura God to gift Tang San a Soul Devouring Demon Spider afterward?

If that really happened, he would truly curse his mother—and take the initiative to attack Xiao Wu!

Ji Bai felt that something was wrong with his state of mind.

"Phew..."

"After being tempered by Evil Fire for so many years, my spiritual power had certainly grown stronger, but my state of mind could not be improved the same way."

"I had experienced too little."

"And I was still too weak."

Ji Bai suddenly realized that the reason he felt so unbalanced was precisely because his own strength was insufficient.

"As long as my strength surpasses everyone else's, I will no longer have such problems with my mentality."

Ji Bai immediately came to an understanding.

Right!

That was it!

He had always looked at problems from a godlike perspective, believing that he could control everything!

Dugu Bo's incident had been the only variable!

This mindset had to change immediately, or there would be endless trouble in the future!

When facing people like Tang San, he believed himself powerful. Yet before those truly powerful experts, his little bit of strength did not even amount to that of an ant!

Ji Bai drew a deep breath, then slowly exhaled. His golden eyes became much brighter.

Boom!

A shocking wave of Soul Power erupted from his body, drawing strange looks from the surrounding spectators.

Level forty-seven!

Ji Bai's heart remained calm, his expression as placid as a lake.

When he looked once more at the Shrek Seven Devils on the Soul Fighting Platform, there was no longer any disdain or contempt in his eyes—only seriousness.

Whoosh!

Ji Bai's perception was astonishing, even terrifying.

He instantly noticed the change in the aura around him.

A peculiar force suddenly emerged, and it was being released from his own body.

He had never felt such power before, leaving him thoroughly puzzled.

However.

Within this power, he discovered that the fluctuations of his Soul Power had become unusually active.

Could this... be the power of a domain...?

Ji Bai thought to himself.

If this power truly was a domain, that would be quite astonishing.

Unfortunately.

He had yet to witness a true domain.

Those large-scale Soul Skills that merely resembled domains, or Soul Skills that amplified strength, were not domains at all.

With a thought from Ji Bai.

This power that seemed to be a domain could freely expand and contract as though it were an extension of his limbs.

Just as he was trying to use this power, a drastic change took place in the Soul Fighting Arena.

Under Tang San's command, their opponents were swiftly defeated.

Boom—!

Deafening cheers echoed throughout the area, nearly lifting off the ceiling.

Ji Bai's attention was drawn away for a moment.

He raised his eyes toward the arena below, his gaze landing on the Shrek Seven Devils led by Tang San. He slowly rose and headed toward the exit, while his right hand remained half-clenched in front of him. An unseen, indescribable force pulsed within his palm.

At times, it expanded; at others, it condensed.

If a second person had been able to sense this power, they would have discovered that its rhythm was remarkably similar to a heartbeat.

Whoosh—

Ji Bai clenched his right hand, and the power in his palm instantly shattered into nothingness.

At the same time.

The intensity of his Soul Power rose by another trace.

Tap, tap, tap—

As hurried footsteps approached from ahead, the Shrek Seven Devils and Yu Xiaogang came to a stop three meters before Ji Bai.

"Xiaobai, how was it?"

"What do you think of the results of this young master's hard training over the past four months?"

"Impressive, right?"

Ma Hongjun said proudly, his head held high.

"You've improved greatly."

"It seems you've already begun trying to use your willpower to control the Evil Fire."

Ji Bai revealed his characteristic gentle smile and offered praise without hesitation.

"Hehe! It's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching!"

Ma Hongjun scratched his head, putting on a very humble appearance.

"You all performed very well." Ji Bai swept his gaze over the group before suddenly asking, "Will you participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament more than a year from now?"

Quite a few among the Shrek Seven Devils did not even know what the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament was. The one who answered Ji Bai's question was Yu Xiaogang. "They will."

Ji Bai gave a slight nod. "If we meet then, I will not go easy on you."

Tang San asked, "Teacher, what is the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament?"

Yu Xiaogang replied calmly, "We'll discuss that after we return. Go tally your points first. You should all be able to advance to Silver Soul Fighting now."

Tang San and the others nodded slightly.

Ji Bai suddenly said, "Everyone, once you have finished your business, come to the Soto Grand Hotel. I'll go make preparations first and await you there."

"Brother Ji, don't be in such a hurry!" Ning Rongrong hurried forward and grabbed Ji Bai's hand. "It won't take long. We'll go together later!"

"How could that do?" Ji Bai smiled faintly, withdrew his hand from Ning Rongrong's, and waved. "Everyone, see you later."

He reached out and lightly scraped Ning Rongrong's nose before turning to leave.

"Uh..."

Ning Rongrong blinked and pressed her thin lips together.

Though she did not possess an Eight-Sided Exquisite Heart like Ning Fengzhi, when she was serious, she still had some confidence in her grasp of human nature.

Yet just now, Ji Bai had felt completely different from before.

For the moment, she could not say exactly what had changed.

"Rongrong, stop spacing out."

"Let's tally our points quickly, then go find Brother Bai. Don't let him wait too long."

Xiao Wu urged from behind.

Ning Rongrong nodded slightly. Only after Ji Bai completely vanished from sight did she withdraw her gaze.

On the streets of Suotuo City.

Ji Bai held his right hand before him, his five fingers half-clenched.

Buzz!

A speck of golden light burst from his palm, and an unusual gleam bloomed in his golden eyes.

Whoosh!

When that speck of golden light suddenly exploded, a terrifying aura spread like surging waves.

Ji Bai released his spiritual power to its utmost limit.

He discovered that the aura he had just released covered an area five hundred meters in diameter.

Hiss!

It was the height of summer, yet the temperature on the streets rose once again, and passersby were instantly drenched in sweat.

Ji Bai clenched his right hand, and that power vanished. Everything returned to normal.