Heavenly Chrysanthemum

Only then did Gongyang Mo of Yue Ling's team recover from the fright of nearly being attacked.

He did not dare waste another second, afraid he would be knocked out of the match again in the next instant. He hurriedly used two soul skills.

"First Soul Skill, Crimson Power! Second Soul Skill, Orange Soul!"

The Rainbow Dragon's unique crimson and orange light poured into Yue Ling and Ma Xiaotao, greatly enhancing their strength.

Dai Yueheng's face darkened, alarm bells ringing in his heart.

Still... still, Gongyang Mo had managed to use his amplification soul skills.

He had not expected his first sneak attack to fail. Yue Ling's adaptability was truly troublesome.

Seeing this, Ma Xiaotao completely let loose. Her fury made her use some real strength.

Damn it, they had nearly succeeded in ambushing her right at the start. How could she possibly endure that?

"Second Soul Skill, Bath of Fire Phoenix! First Soul Skill, Phoenix Fireline!"

Blazing Phoenix Flame condensed into a stream of fire, carrying scorching waves of heat as it charged directly at the enhanced Dai Yueheng.

"First Soul Skill, White Tiger Protection Shield."

Dai Yueheng was utterly fearless. A layer of white shield covered him, and combined with his enhanced body, his defense was exceptionally strong.

He forcibly withstood the burning flames and charged forward through the blaze.

"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Intense Light Wave!"

A pure white wave of light blasted out again, clashing head-on with the Phoenix Flame.

The two powerful forces of Soul Power collided wildly in the center of the arena. Airwaves rolled outward, making the entire platform tremble slightly.

Taking advantage of the chaos at the front, Xixi, who had been knocked back, accelerated once more.

"Second Soul Skill, Thunder Flash!"

Blue lightning wrapped around Xixi's entire body, pushing her speed to its limit in an instant. With a flash, she crossed directly over the flames and light wave's range of attack, once again closing in on Gongyang Mo.

This time, Yue Ling had been prepared.

He gave her no chance to get close!

"Second Soul Skill, Falling Blossom Storm!"

Countless golden petals exploded from around Yue Ling, spinning at high speed to form a densely packed domain of petal wind blades.

Since he did not know where Xixi would land, he could only spread the Flower Blades throughout the surrounding area.

Xixi tried to rush in, but she was forced to retreat again and again. The lightning protecting her body was sliced apart with crackling sounds.

At the same time, a faint glow flickered beneath Yue Ling's feet.

The invisible Heavenly Chrysanthemum Domain silently spread outward.

Within the domain, everyone's Soul Power circulation would be suppressed, including Ma Xiaotao and Gongyang Mo.

"This is..."

The field turned lush and green, with countless tiny chrysanthemums swaying in the wind. Their fragrance, carrying a hint of the freshness unique to plants, enveloped the vast area.

Even those who did not understand had realized what was happening by now.

Du Weilun leaned forward, his eyes widening as he cried out in disbelief.

"A domain???"

"Yes. I didn't expect this kid to have another trick up his sleeve." Yan Shaozhe chuckled, though there was genuine surprise in his voice.

At that moment, every teacher watching widened their eyes.

"Damn, a domain? Wu Ya, I didn't expect your class to be hiding something like this."

"Not at all, not at all. Hehehe." Wu Ya looked awkward, because even he had not known Yue Ling possessed such a trump card.

Wang Yan pushed up his glasses and stared in disbelief at the orange-haired youth, his eyes slightly dry.

One had to know that domains were not skills granted by Spirit Rings. They were not unlocked by any particular Spirit Ring.

Domains were abilities tempered from one's spirit, will, and the origin of one's Martial Soul.

Only a very small number of geniuses, those with fortuitous encounters, or those with special Martial Souls could awaken an innate domain. As for comprehending one later in life, one generally only had a chance after becoming a Titled Douluo.

Most Spirit Masters would never comprehend a domain in their entire lives.

The chrysanthemums on the field swayed gently. All five people present stared in shock at the flowers by their feet.

And everyone's position was completely marked by Yue Ling.

This was the effect of his Ten Thousand Chrysanthemums Shared Vision. It could see through all invisibility and illusions, while every enemy's Soul Power fluctuations would be marked by the petals. There was simply nowhere to hide.

Moreover, within the domain's range, plant-type Martial Souls received a universal boost.

Yue Ling closed his eyes and spread his arms, as though he had returned to the sea of flowers in Hundred Flowers Village.

That elegant, comforting fragrance rushed into his nose.

It was the scent of flowers, the scent of life.

He murmured, "Second Soul Skill, Falling Blossom Storm."

The phantom of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum suddenly appeared behind him. That enormous chrysanthemum transformed into a weapon composed of countless blades, turning into innumerable Flower Blades that drifted toward the three of them.

Sensing that things were going badly, Xixi hurriedly tried to use her second soul skill to escape.

But under the mark of Ten Thousand Chrysanthemums Shared Vision, she had almost nowhere to flee. Just as she tried to make one final desperate counterattack, Flower Blades surrounded her from every direction and directly forced her off the platform.

Xixi despaired. There was almost no suspense left.

The current battlefield was practically Yue Ling's home ground.

The situation in the arena reversed instantly!

Dai Yueheng was tightly entangled by Ma Xiaotao, and the Soul Power within his body was abnormally clogged. Although the White Tiger Vajra Transformation was powerful, his Soul Power supply could not keep up, and it would not last much longer.

Shishi was only a two-ring food-type Spirit Master. Her early-stage amplification was weak and could not make up for Dai Yueheng's consumption at all.

In contrast, Gongyang Mo, a top-tier three-ring support Spirit Master, remained fully active on Yue Ling's side. His endurance and amplification completely suppressed the other side.

After several seconds of stalemate, Dai Yueheng's aura clearly became unsteady.

Ma Xiaotao seized the opening, and her flames suddenly surged!

The unceasing Phoenix Firelines layered over one another, sealing off every possible angle of escape.

Dai Yueheng endured the fierce assault head-on. The white light around his body grew dimmer and dimmer, and the Vajra Transformation was about to fail.

He gritted his teeth, his face filled with unwillingness. Looking toward Yue Ling, a trace of despair appeared in his eyes.

No! I will never admit defeat, never!

Yue Ling felt as though he had been wrapped in flowers. The effect of this domain was completely different from when he had used it at one ring.

Now, he himself was an ordinary little chrysanthemum, a little chrysanthemum gently swaying with the wind.

Yue Ling did not know what was happening to him. He murmured softly, and his Martial Soul bloomed on its own.

"Second Soul Skill, Falling Blossom Drill."

Fine chrysanthemum petal blades flew out from the surroundings, continually winding toward Shishi. Dai Yueheng could only passively help defend her.

After knocking away several Flower Blades, he thought that wave of attacks was over.

He roared and prepared to counterattack.

Before he could gather his Soul Power, the petals filling the sky suddenly converged, layer upon layer forming a rapidly spinning Flower Blade drill. With a piercing howl through the air, it fiercely blasted toward him.

Dai Yueheng glared at the attack he could not block, yet still wanted to take a gamble.

"Not good, it's coming for me!"

"First Soul Skill..."

With the domain obstructing his Soul Power, he no longer had time to use his first soul skill. He was sent flying off the platform on the spot by the recoil of Yue Ling's improved version of his second soul skill.

"Damn it... damn it!"

Dai Yueheng unwillingly punched the floor, able only to watch Shishi in the arena helplessly.

"Could this be... a Self-Created Soul Skill?" Du Weilun murmured.

"No, it isn't." Yan Shaozhe shook his head. "This is an improved version of his second soul skill. Mental power and control are crucial for it. This kid really is a genius!"

Du Weilun smacked his lips. Today had truly opened his eyes.

Looking toward the arena, only Shishi remained standing there alone.

She looked at the three opponents whose momentum was overwhelming, then at her teammates outside the arena. Her grip slowly tightened around her Lollipop, but she could no longer summon even the slightest desire to fight.

There was no need to continue. The outcome had been decided.

Shishi took a deep breath, then voluntarily stepped off the platform and directly conceded.

"Winner of this match: Yue Ling's team!"

The proctor's verdict echoed throughout the arena.

The noisy arena fell silent for a moment, then erupted into waves of uproar.

No one had expected Dai Yueheng's team, which had dominated all the way and been regarded as a favorite to win the championship, to lose in the semifinals to Yue Ling, Ma Xiaotao, and Gongyang Mo's three-person team!

The domain dispersed.

Yue Ling and the other two stood in the center of the platform, breathing slightly heavily, yet their entire bodies radiated an indescribably comfortable aura.

At this moment, they had advanced to the finals!