Seeing how happy Su Yu was, Tang Yuehua smiled happily as well.
"Oh, Xiao Yu, you mentioned domains just now. Could my Noble Ring be a domain too?"
"Yes. I've seen Teacher's Divine Slaughter's Domain and the Great Enshrined's Angel Domain, but their domains are different from yours, big sister!"
"Their domains have a certain suppressive effect on anyone who enters them, while yours gives people a sense of mental comfort!"
"My teacher told me that Soul Masters with domains are all extremely powerful."
The smile on Tang Yuehua's lips faded slightly. A trace of desolation passed through her eyes as she said softly:
"So what if my Martial Soul comes with a domain? I'm not powerful at all. Otherwise, I wouldn't be trapped at rank-nine Soul Power my entire life."
Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes held an indescribable helplessness, along with a trace of self-mockery.
Seeing her like this, Su Yu's heart tightened. He instinctively stepped forward and gently drew her into his arms, letting her head rest against his chest.
The young man's embrace was not particularly broad, but it carried a reassuring warmth.
"Your Martial Soul had rank-nine Innate Soul Power and even an innate domain. It's clearly an extremely powerful Martial Soul. You just haven't found a suitable cultivation method yet."
His voice came through his chest, carrying a steady strength.
"I believe that one day, you'll find a cultivation method of your own."
He raised his hand and gently patted Tang Yuehua's back, again and again, as though silently passing strength to her:
"And from now on, with me here, I'll protect you, big sister."
She leaned against his chest, listening to his steady, powerful heartbeat. That trace of desolation seemed to have been smoothed away by his warm embrace, leaving only an