Early Nirvana, Domain Initiation, and Gains Under House Arrest

The valley was in complete disarray.

As the sect leader of the Taibai Sword Sect departed, the oppressive aura of the Saint King gradually dissipated. Several inner disciples set up a barrier outside the valley, ostensibly for "protection," but in reality, it was for extremely close surveillance.

"Master!" Lu Qingxue, her eyes red, helped up Abbess Jingxu.

Abbess Jingxu's face was pale. She looked in the direction the sect leader had left, her eyes filled with disappointment and disbelief.

"Sect Master... how could he do this?!" Hong Gui stamped her feet angrily. "It was clearly that Old Ghost Song who colluded with the Variants, yet he didn't search them on the spot, but instead imprisoned Yueming here as well? What kind of righteous sect is this?!"

Baihu gripped his battle blade and sneered, "A reputable sect? In this Crimson Profound World, profit and power are the only true principles. That sect leader is probably wary of the power behind Old Ghost Song, or perhaps he wants to use this opportunity to test Yueming's strength."

Abbess Jingxu let out a long sigh.

"Young friend, what happened today is a grave injustice done to our Taibai Sword Sect." Abbess Jingxu looked at Dongfang Yueming with extreme remorse. "If it weren't for your intervention, I would probably have become Variants by now. The Sect Master's actions are truly disheartening. Rest assured, young friend, I will go to the Sect Master right away and demand justice for you!"

Dongfang Yueming remained calm, seemingly unconcerned about being placed under house arrest.

"No need for such formalities, Abbess. I only intervened because of them." Dongfang Yueming glanced at Lu Qingxue and Baihu.

He casually tossed the storage ring he had just stolen from the deceased Elder Wang into his hand. This was what he truly cared about.

"Master, your injuries..." Lu Qingxue said with a worried expression.

"It's alright, he won't die." Abbess Jingxu herself to stand up. "Qingxue, you stay here and entertain the young friend well. I'll be right back."

Abbess Jingxu transformed into a streak of sword light and headed straight for the sect leader's main peak.

Inside the secluded valley, only Dongfang Yueming and the three women remained.

Lu Qingxue looked at Dongfang Yueming, her usually aloof and refined face now flushed with a complex mix of emotions: gratitude, awe, and a deep, inescapable feeling.

"Yueming... thank you..." Lu Qingxue's voice was extremely soft, even carrying a hint of coquetry.

"Thank me?" Dongfang Yueming chuckled, casually reaching out to pinch her delicate cheek. "Just saying it isn't enough. You'll have to 'make it up to' me properly once I'm out of seclusion."

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingxue's face instantly turned red to the roots of her ears, but she did not refuse; instead, she obediently lowered her head.

Hong Gui and Baihu exchanged a knowing smile.

"I need to go into seclusion for a while. You all stay outside and no one is allowed to disturb me."

Dongfang Yueming composed himself, turned and walked into a quiet room deep in the valley, where he set up a concealment array.

The room was completely silent.

Dongfang Yueming sat down cross-legged and probed the storage ring belonging to the Nirvana Realm elder with his Divine Sense.

After searching for a while, his eyes flashed with an extremely bright light.

"You didn't disappoint me!"

[Ding! Acquired the Profound Grade Nirvana Method - "The Blood River Nirvana True Art" (0/18 billion, not yet at the Entry)!]

[Ding! Learned Yellow-Grade Domain Qi Technique - Blood Fiend Domain (0/100 million, not yet Entry)!]

"A Profound Grade Nirvana technique, and a rare Yellow-Grade Domain?!"

Dongfang Yueming took a deep breath.

Above Spirit Transformation lies Nirvana. The Nirvana Realm, as the name suggests, is an extraordinary realm where one has undergone a great calamity of life and death and been reborn from the ashes! Not only does one's lifespan increase dramatically, but one also possesses extremely abnormal regenerative abilities.

As for the domain, it is a manifestation of laws that only Saint King Realm can truly control! Although this "Blood Fiend Domain" is only Yellow Grade, the fact that this elder could touch upon the basics of a domain at the Nirvana Realm makes him a rare talent. Unfortunately, his intentions are wicked.

"System, Point Allocation the ' Blood River Nirvana True Art '!"

[Ding! Consumed 18 billion points, advanced to the Early Nirvana!]

"BOOM!!!"

The moment the command was given, Dongfang Yueming felt his Primordial Spirit, Dharma Manifestation, Golden Core, and even every drop of blood burst into flames!

This is an extremely painful yet extremely pleasurable Nirvana Fire! It is burning away the last trace of impurities in his body, reshaping the very essence of his life!

[Ding! Points consumed, advancing to Middle Nirvana!] [Ding! Points consumed, advancing to Late Nirvana!]

As massive amounts of points evaporated rapidly, Dongfang Yueming's aura became increasingly ethereal, as if he no longer belonged to this world, but had transcended the Five Elements.

"Perfection!"

[Ding! Points consumed, "Blood River Nirvana True Art" (Profound Grade) has advanced to Nirvana Perfection!]

"Buzz--!!!"

A pure, pristine Nirvana Fire, seemingly containing both boundless Vitality and destruction, erupted from Dongfang Yueming's body, even burning the ceiling of the meditation room to nothingness!

[Middle Vehicle Nirvana Perfection: Karmic Fire Honglian]!

Dongfang Yueming slowly opened his eyes, and deep within his pupils, two burning Honglian were faintly rotating.

"The Nirvana Fire... what an overbearing power."

He casually snapped his fingers, and a faint wisp of Honglian karmic fire emerged from his fingertip. This single flame caused the surrounding space to groan in agony, as if it could burn away even the laws of nature.

"Such resilience... Even if I were instantly pulverized, as long as a sliver of the Nirvana Fire remains, I can be reborn instantly!"

Dongfang Yueming put away the karmic fire with satisfaction.

Although he is only at the Middle-Tier Perfection, with his previous top-tier foundation, his current true combat strength is absolutely enough to directly confront an ordinary Saint King Realm expert!

He turned his gaze to that Yellow-Grade Domain.

"Next, it's time to experience the methods of the Saint King Realm."

[Ding! Learned Yellow-Grade Domain - Blood Fiend Domain (0/100 million, not yet Entry)!]

"Starting at only 100 million? That's much cheaper than the Nirvana Dharma Gate."

"System, Point Allocation to Perfection!"

[Ding! 100 million points consumed, Domain Initiation!] [Ding! 300 million points consumed, Domain Minor Accomplishment!]

[Ding! Consumed 500 million points, Domain Major Accomplishment!] [Ding! Consumed 1 billion points, Blood Fiend Domain (Yellow Grade) advanced to Domain Perfection!]

"Boom!"

The moment the Perfection notification tone fell.

A strange qualitative change suddenly occurred in the space within a radius of a hundred feet around Dongfang Yueming!

The original spiritual energy of heaven and earth was instantly emptied, replaced by an independent space filled with an extremely dense and nauseating bloody aura!

Within this space, he is the absolute ruler! He can even clearly perceive the movement trajectory of every speck of dust within a hundred-foot radius, and can crush them at any time using his bloodthirsty energy!

"This is the domain?"

Dongfang Yueming stood in this small world, his eyes sparkling with enlightenment.

"Although it's only Yellow-Grade Domain, its range is only about a hundred miles, and its laws are singular. But if it were to suddenly open in actual combat..."

A dangerous, cold smile curled at the corner of Dongfang Yueming's lips.

"Unless the opponent also possesses a domain, or can unleash a Heaven Grade ultimate attack far exceeding my cultivation, once drawn into my domain, all those of the same level will be nothing but ants!"