Dual Domains, Power of Metal Spirit

Fang Lin did not know what he had thought of, but a glimmer of eagerness instantly flashed through his eyes.

He looked at Han Tianyi with burning intensity, his tone laced with impatience, "Teacher, let me test the effects of my soul skills, shall we?"

"Very well."

Han Tianyi nodded, offering no refusal.

The next moment, a vast and terrifying mental power surged forth. Like an invisible tide, it spread in all directions, enveloping everything in the vicinity.

A mental barrier formed in an instant, completely isolating this space from the outside world.

Fang Lin took a deep breath, his soul power surging within him as his fighting spirit rose, "Teacher, you must be careful."

"I am here; feel free to strike with all your might."

Han Tianyi stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm. His robes fluttered without a breeze, and his entire being exuded an air of composure.

"Golden Dragon King, possess!"

Fang Lin let out a low shout, and dark golden dragon scales instantly covered his entire body, his pupils transforming into cold, golden vertical slits.

His arms morphed into golden dragon claws, his fingers turning into razor-sharp talons that glinted with a cold light, as if they could tear through anything.

First soul skill: "Golden Dragon Body!"

A brilliant golden light erupted from Fang Lin, making him look like a golden god of war as his aura skyrocketed.

He stomped his foot, his figure shooting forward like an arrow released from a bow, throwing a punch straight at Han Tianyi.

Wherever the wind of his fist passed, the air emitted a piercing sonic boom, sounding like thunder.

Han Tianyi's expression remained calm as he raised a hand to block it lightly.

The moment fist met palm, an incredibly domineering force surged from the fist, causing his arm to tremble slightly.

"Not bad."

He offered his assessment, his expression still indifferent, though a hint of seriousness flickered in the depths of his eyes.

"Teacher, I'm not finished yet."

The corners of Fang Lin's mouth curled up, his fighting spirit burning even brighter.

A majestic force poured out from within him, like a great river flowing in an endless torrent.

"Golden Dragon Domain!"

"Five Spirits Domain!"

The next moment, the power of two domains unfolded instantly, layering over one another to shroud Han Tianyi within.

Inside the domains, golden light filled the space like an ocean, and the power of the five elements circulated without end.

The five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth intertwined, transforming into a vast pressure that made one's heart tremble.

"???"

Han Tianyi was slightly taken aback, a look of bewilderment appearing on his face.

"Power of Metal Spirit!"

Fang Lin raised his right hand and gripped the empty air.

Hum!

The metal elements between heaven and earth gathered frantically, instantly condensing in his palm into a golden spear that glinted with a chilling light.

Golden radiance flowed across it, the spearhead as sharp as a blade.

Fang Lin held the spear in one hand, the shaft vibrating violently as his aura climbed once more.

He pointed the spearhead directly at Han Tianyi, thrusting it out like a dragon, piercing through the air!

"You brat, are you trying to commit patricide against your teacher?"

Han Tianyi's mouth twitched slightly as he spoke in an annoyed tone, though his voice carried a hint of helplessness.

The next moment, a mental power even more terrifying than before erupted with a roar.

An invisible mental barrier formed instantly, steadily blocking the golden spear that had pierced through the air.

"Hehe."

Fang Lin dispersed the Power of Metal Spirit, and the golden spear dissolved into specks of golden light that vanished into the air.

A cunning smile appeared on his face, "Teacher, didn't you tell me to use my full strength?"

"..."

Hearing this, Han Tianyi was left speechless.

He remained silent for a moment, looking at the purple soul ring slowly rotating beneath Fang Lin's feet, then back at the innocent-looking youth, his heart filled with a complex mix of emotions.

A one-ring soul master usually possessed only one soul skill.

But this brat, Fang Lin? One ring, four soul skills—four!

Moreover, two of them were domain-type soul skills, one was an all-attribute amplification soul skill, and there was also elemental control...

How could this possibly be a normal one-ring soul master? It was practically cheating.

Han Tianyi took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "From now on, don't come to this old man to test your soul skills."

Although his tone was calm, the sentiment of "I don't want to be demoralized by you anymore" was practically overflowing from his words.

"Understood, Teacher."

Fang Lin nodded, looking perfectly well-behaved.

Watching his harmless, innocent expression, Han Tianyi's mouth twitched twice, but he ultimately swallowed the words that had reached his lips.

Forget it, if his disciple was promising, wouldn't he, as the teacher, also have something to be proud of?

"Right."

Han Tianyi suddenly changed the subject, his expression turning serious again. "I can tell that your Golden Dragon Domain and Five Spirits Domain are domain-type soul skills."

"But that Power of Metal Spirit you used at the end—what kind of ability is that exactly?"

"Power of Metal Spirit is just the metal element."

Fang Lin replied as if it were obvious, seemingly finding it strange that his teacher would ask such a question.

"Metal element..."

Han Tianyi repeated the words under his breath, and as if thinking of something, his eyes brightened slightly.

Elemental control.

This wasn't some ability that came with a standard martial soul avatar; it was the direct manipulation of the elements of heaven and earth.

Such an ability was rare, even among powerhouses at the Title Douluo level.

And Fang Lin was currently only at the first ring.

"Alright, I understand."

Han Tianyi nodded, deciding not to ask further.

He waved his hand. "Go and rest for now. In a few days, I'll take you to the Spirit Ascension Platform for some practice."

"Mm."

Fang Lin acknowledged.

"Take this."

Han Tianyi tossed something casually; an antique storage ring traced an arc through the air and landed steadily in Fang Lin's hand.

The ring was pitch black, with faint light patterns flowing across its surface. It felt slightly cool to the touch, yet smooth like jade.

Fang Lin could even sense the faint spatial fluctuations emanating from within.

Clearly, the grade of this storage ring was by no means low.

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Fang Lin gripped the ring tightly, a genuine smile appearing on his face.

"Someone, take my disciple to his quarters."

Han Tianyi picked up his soul guidance communicator and ordered calmly. His voice was not loud, yet it carried an unquestionable authority.

"Yes."

The voice of a Spirit Transmission Pagoda staff member came from the other end.

Not long after, the office door was knocked on gently once more.

"Elder Han."

A Spirit Transmission Pagoda staff member pushed the door open and bowed respectfully.

Han Tianyi nodded slightly, his tone indifferent. "Take him there."

"Yes. Young Master, please follow me."

The Spirit Transmission Pagoda staff member stepped aside to clear the path and gestured for him to proceed.

"Teacher, I'll be going then."

After saying this, Fang Lin followed the staff member out.

Han Tianyi stood before the window with his hands behind his back, gazing quietly at the distant horizon.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled in through the glass, coating him in a pale golden halo.

He murmured softly, "To possess such potential at the first ring... dual domains, elemental control..."

"This kid's future is truly limitless."

In the hallway, Fang Lin followed the Spirit Transmission Pagoda staff member into the elevator.

As the elevator doors slowly closed, the staff member pressed a floor button, and the elevator began to descend smoothly.

"Ding!"

A crisp chime rang out; the seventieth floor had arrived.

The elevator doors slowly slid open.

The moment Fang Lin stepped out, his pupils dilated slightly.

This hardly looked like a floor inside a tower; it was clearly a villa.

The entire space was incredibly expansive, with a ceiling over ten meters high that made the view feel suddenly vast and open.

Above his head was not an ordinary ceiling, but a massive, single-piece crystal slab embedded overhead, casting down a soft glow that illuminated the entire space.

The surrounding walls were inlaid with soul-guide lamps that emitted a warm, yellow light.

The light was gentle rather than harsh, harmonizing with the source from the crystal ceiling to create an atmosphere of luxury and tranquility.

At a glance, the main living room sat right in the center.

Several corridors extended from both sides of the main living room, leading to a variety of different chambers.

Fang Lin took a rough sweep and spotted at least a dozen doors.

"Young Master, this floor belongs to His Excellency, the Illusion Brain Douluo."

Seeing his reaction, the Spirit Transmission Pagoda staff member spoke up to explain, his tone tinged with a hint of reverence.

"A whole floor?"

Fang Lin was dumbfounded, unable to process the information for a moment.

He had expected his teacher to arrange a single room for him, not an entire floor.

Fang Lin's gaze swept across the spacious hall, then back to the long corridor and the countless doors, his mind momentarily blank.

"Yes, though this seventieth floor now belongs to you," the Spirit Transmission Pagoda staff member said, his tone carrying a touch of envy.

One had to understand that within the Spirit Transmission Pagoda, those who could possess an entire floor were at least at the high-ranking executive level.

For an ordinary member of the Spirit Transmission Pagoda, being assigned a single room was already considered quite good.

"Me?"

Fang Lin pointed at himself, feeling momentarily dazed.

"Yes."

The Spirit Transmission Pagoda staff member nodded, his tone certain. "His Excellency, the Illusion Brain Douluo, has gifted this floor to you."

"When His Excellency gave the order to arrange your lodging just now, he specifically instructed this."

Upon hearing this, a warm current surged through Fang Lin's heart.

The Spirit Transmission Pagoda staff member briefly introduced the layout of the floor and the purpose of the various facilities before taking his leave.

Fang Lin stood alone in the spacious main hall and took a deep breath.

A faint, subtle fragrance permeated the air—he didn't know what kind of spiritual wood it came from, but it made his mind feel calm and serene.

He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked out.

The Spirit Transmission Pagoda was located in the inner city of Shrek, in the most prosperous district.

Looking down from the height of the seventieth floor, the entire cityscape was laid out before him, unobstructed.

The well-ordered buildings, the crisscrossing streets, the city walls visible in the distance...

Everything was bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, gilded in a warm, orange-red hue.