Babata's eyes widened, unable to roar any longer, because he had witnessed the whole process; he had seen how Zhang Junbao created a domain from nothing.
"Damn it, what's going on with this Earth? Not only has a Planetary Level martial artist mastered a domain, but with just a few simple words, Zhang Junbao has also developed his own domain. I must be dreaming!"
Babata collapsed to the ground, one finger pointing at Zhang Junbao, trembling uncontrollably; his mind had completely shut down.
Even with its vast knowledge, it couldn't understand how Zhang Junbao, an Apprentice Level martial artist, could so easily master a domain—a powerful ability that even Universe Level experts might not possess!
Congratulations, Junbao!
Upon seeing Zhang Junbao successfully comprehend the domain, Hong stepped forward to congratulate him. At this moment, Hong no longer regarded Zhang Junbao as a junior, but as an equal to himself.
Hong knew very well that anyone who could comprehend a domain on their own was no ordinary person, especially since he had been at a disadvantage in their previous battle. He couldn't possibly put on airs in front of him now.
"You're too kind. I should thank you for enlightening me," Zhang Junbao said gratefully.
"No, it's your own accumulated knowledge and experience that has finally come to fruition. I think you must have reached the Taiji perfection realm a long time ago, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to completely comprehend the domain just from a few words from me," Hong said.
"Yes, indeed. I have reached the state of Taiji perfection for some time now. Perhaps it was due to insufficient physical fitness that I was limited and remained in a misunderstanding. I am ashamed to have wasted so much time."
Hong's words were a wake-up call. Zhang Junbao's cultivation level was already high enough in his original world, but he was limited by the world's limits and was unable to master the domain for a long time.
Upon arriving in this world, Zhang Junbao spent a considerable amount of time improving his physical abilities, causing him to neglect matters related to his domain.
Today's battle with Hong allowed Zhang Junbao to witness the limits of this world once again. In addition, Hong shared his insights about the domain, so it was only natural that Zhang Junbao would eventually comprehend his own domain.
Just as Zhang Junbao and Hong were exchanging experiences in their respective fields, Babata couldn't sit still any longer.
He appeared directly in front of Hong, grabbed Zhang Junbao's shirt, and shouted frantically, "Domain! This is a domain! Zhang Junbao, how did you do that?"
And you, Hong, do you know how low the probability is of a martial artist mastering a domain?
Why would two beings with domains appear on one planet, one at the Planetary Level, while Zhang Junbao, you're only at the Apprentice Level?
Oh my god!
"That's simply impossible. Having one psychopath is like winning the lottery, how could there be two?"
Babata was completely unable to accept the reality before him. Even though he had traveled through the universe with Hu Yanbo for thousands of epochs, he had never seen anyone who could master a domain so easily as the two of them.
Even "perverted" doesn't do it justice.
"This is..."
Hong was dumbfounded when he saw Babata appear. This virtual Challenge Space was created by his AI assistant; how could an unknown creature appear without his permission?
Furthermore, since Babata appeared, his Optical Computer has not given Hong any feedback whatsoever. Could it be that it has crashed?
Zhang Junbao shoved Babata off him with one hand, then, holding the grotesque Babata in one hand, gave Hong an awkward smile.
"Alright, Babata, what's the big deal? It's just a domain!"
"Hong, I'm sorry, this is Intelligent Life I acquired, Babata. It wanted to watch us fight, so it came in without your permission," Zhang Junbao said.
"You came in without my permission?" Hong also realized that the Intelligent Life in front of him, who looked like a little devil, was not simple. Even if it was an intelligent Optical Computer of the same level, it would be impossible to break through his intelligent Optical Computer and enter the virtual Challenge Space silently, but Babata did it.
"Tch, my great Demon Babata, do you need his permission to enter this trashy smart Optical Computer?"
"I am Intelligent Life, little guy, do you even know what Intelligent Life is?" Babata glanced disdainfully at the intelligent Optical Computer on Hong's wrist.
Clearly, Hong's acquired Optical Computer was only at a rudimentary level and he was completely unable to comprehend the existence of Babata, answering the definition of Intelligent Life with a rigid voice.
" Intelligent Life, when intelligence evolves to its ultimate form and transcends mere intelligence, becomes Intelligent Life. It can possess emotions like joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, just like humans, and can cultivate and evolve! It is the ultimate form of intelligent evolution!"
Hong looked at Babata in surprise, never expecting this little devil to be so amazing.
Hong's dumbfounded expression fully satisfied Babata's vanity, and seeing Zhang Junbao's perpetually calm demeanor, a sense of defeat immediately arose.
The difference between people is so great. I'm so amazing, yet Zhang Junbao isn't surprised at all.
Hong is the best; he knows how great I, Babata, am.
"The little guy is right, this is a reward for you!"
After speaking, a ball of light floated out from Babata's body and entered Hong's intelligent Optical Computer.
"Master, Master, I think I've become smarter." A voice suddenly came from Hong's AI Optical Computer. This voice was no longer as emotionless and completely electronic as before; instead, it had a trace of human emotion.
"I upgraded it. Although it's not even one ten-thousandth as good as my Lord Babata's, with this, it has a one in ten million chance of becoming an Intelligent Life. You know, for ordinary Optical Computer intelligence, the chance of advancing to become Intelligent Life isn't even one in a hundred billion."
Babata stood with his hands behind his back, striking a pose of superiority, as if he had done something insignificant. Hong noticed that Babata's expression was very similar to Zhang Junbao's. Could it be that in Babata's eyes, this was what a superior person should look like?
Hong glanced at his own AI- Optical Computer, which was ecstatically overjoyed, then looked at Babata's arrogant expression. "Sigh," he thought, "Even if he's a silly kid, he's still my child. What can I do?"
"Alright, Babata, you stay to the side for now. My match with Hong isn't over yet."
Zhang Junbao pushed Babata aside and stared at Hong, their fighting spirit rising again.
"Alright, hahaha, I never expected to be able to spar with a powerhouse who also possesses a domain. I was originally figuring things out on my own, but my progress in the domain wasn't fast. Now is the perfect opportunity. Come on, Zhang Junbao!"
Hong's domain expanded, covering an area of tens of meters around him. Within this domain, the images refracted by light were not necessarily real.
Hong walked forward, and Zhang Junbao also opened his own domain. The two domains collided, and it was a test of who had a deeper understanding of their domains!
Hong disappeared from Zhang Junbao's sight again, and suddenly he sensed a faint spatial tremor within his domain.
Zhang Junbao swung his sword down, sending Hong flying in astonishment.
"How is that possible? You shouldn't be able to detect me within my domain!" Hong's expression was serious; it seemed that Zhang Junbao had broken through his domain.
"Hehe, it's true that it's not easy for me to grasp your position in your own field, but once you enter my field, you will have nowhere to hide."
In the Light Domain, by using the refraction and distortion of light to create illusions, one can accelerate oneself while suppressing the speed of one's opponent; this is indeed extremely powerful.
However, the domain is not unsolvable; I can simply suppress it with my domain.
"What a coincidence! Your domain is speed-based, while mine Control of Space-Time and time. Within my domain, time and space are at my disposal. You're exactly what I'm good at countering, Hong!"
Hong Xin was surprised. His domain was Light Domain that complemented his Planetary Level special ability, enhancing his speed and suppressing his enemies, with excellent results.
But Zhang Junbao's domain is actually the Control of Space-Time. Is such a domain something an Apprentice Level could possess?
While Hong was still in shock, he suddenly felt a powerful force pull him closer, instantly closing the distance between him and Zhang Junbao.
Hong wanted to escape, but his domain was severely suppressed. Within Zhang Junbao's domain, the direction of space seemed to be different from what it used to be. Hong tried desperately to break free, but found that the direction of his force was completely inconsistent with his forward movement.
His speed increased dramatically, but his direction was actually towards Zhang Junbao. This strange domain left Hong unable to cope for a moment.
"It's over, Hong!"
Before anyone knew it, Zhang Junbao had arrived in front of Hong and slapped him in the chest.
The immense force pierced through Hong's body.
Hong looked at the hand that had pierced through his chest and gave a helpless, bitter smile. His body slowly turned into scattered fragments and eventually disappeared.
Not long after, Hong reappeared in the distance, all his wounds gone, his face showing a look of lingering shock. This was the body that the virtual Challenge Space had reconstituted for him.
Zhang Junbao's attack just now completely shattered his body. Hong, the strongest man on Earth, has been defeated!
"I never expected to actually lose to you. Although I'm very unwilling, it's the truth. Your domain characteristics are just too abnormal; you can actually control the space-time around your body. What chance do any martial artist have against you?"
Hong gave a helpless bitter smile. He had cultivated his field for decades, but he never expected it to be so vulnerable in front of Zhang Junbao. Hong, who had been full of confidence in his field, was also greatly discouraged.
"Haha, it's not as exaggerated as you say. My Space-Time Control isn't strong enough yet. I can only maintain it within about ten meters of my body, and even that's not complete control. It only distorts spacetime to a certain extent."
Zhang Junbao did not conceal his abilities and explained them to Hong. Although he defeated Hong, Zhang Junbao was still impressed by Hong's strength.
Hong's words were like a wake-up call, resolving Zhang Junbao's long-standing confusion.
Having a fellow Daoist by his side was something Zhang Junbao had always wanted. Just like the loneliness Hong displayed in front of Zhang Junbao, Zhang Junbao actually harbored a slight expectation for a fellow Daoist.
Hong, at this point, was also qualified to become Zhang Junbao's fellow Daoist.