Another Domain Art Acquired
Outside the stone chamber, Abbess Jingxu the sounds inside gradually subsided, the blush on the old nun's face never faded.
"This... this young man's energy is simply terrifying..." Abbess Jingxu thought to herself, speechless.
"Squeak."
The heavy stone door finally opened slowly.
Dongfang Yueming, dressed in a neat blue robe, walked out looking refreshed. Behind him, Hong Gui, Baihu, and Lu Qingxue supported each other. Although their steps were a little unsteady, each of them radiated an amazing, transformed glow.
Especially Lu Qingxue, whose originally aloof features now possessed an indescribable mature charm. When she saw her master standing outside the door, her delicate body stiffened abruptly, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to disappear into on the spot.
"Master... Master..." Lu Qingxue lowered her head, her voice barely audible.
"Hmph." Abbess Jingxu glared at her, but when her Divine Sense swept over Lu Qingxue's incredibly solid [Late-Stage Golden Body Realm] cultivation, the reproach in her eyes instantly turned into extreme shock and complexity.
Overnight, he crossed the barrier of two minor realms, and his foundation became as solid as a mountain!
This defying-fate method completely won over Abbess Jingxu, earning her utmost respect for Dongfang Yueming.
"Young friend," Abbess Jingxu took a deep breath and respectfully handed over four jade slips that emitted a faint glow, "These are four Yellow-Grade Domain Techniques that I shamelessly borrowed from several elders I'm on good terms with. I wonder if they are enough?"
Dongfang Yueming took the jade slip, scanned it with his Divine Sense, and a satisfied glint flashed in his eyes.
[Ding! Learned "Gale Desolate Domain" (Yellow Grade)!] [Ding! Learned "Thick Earth Gravity Field" (Yellow Grade)!] [Ding! Learned "Thunderlight Locking Prison" (Yellow Grade)!] [Ding! Learned "Gloomy Mist Domain" (Yellow Grade)!]
"Four Yellow-Grade Domain, not bad. Thank you for your help, Master." Dongfang Yueming nodded slightly.
"You're too kind, young friend. But this domain technique is incredibly profound. Do you intend to try to comprehend it now?" Abbess Jingxu asked tentatively. She was genuinely curious about how this young man planned to deal with these domain techniques, some of which even had conflicting attributes.
"Hmm. I need to go into seclusion for a while longer. You all should rest."
Dongfang Yueming didn't offer any further explanation, and turned to walk back into the stone chamber.
"Click." The stone door slammed shut.
The Abbess Jingxu and the three women were left looking at each other in bewilderment.
"Master, please stop making wild guesses." Lu Qingxue blushed and walked to Abbess Jingxu's side, lowering her voice to say, "His... his methods are simply beyond our comprehension. You'll understand when he comes out."
Inside the stone chamber.
Dongfang Yueming sat down cross-legged and directly brought up the system panel.
"Four Yellow-Grade Domain."
"System, all Point Allocation Perfection!"
[Ding! 7.6 billion points consumed, all four Yellow-Grade Domain Perfection!]
"Merge!"
Without any hesitation, Dongfang Yueming's fingers flew across the Xukong.
"Four becomes two! Two becomes one!"
[Ding! Fusion successful! Obtained Earth-Grade Domain Technique - "Four Symbols Limitless Demon-Suppressing Domain" (Perfection)!]
"Buzz--!"
With the birth of this Earth-Grade Domain, Dongfang Yueming felt as if the surrounding space had completely broken free from the control of the Crimson Profound World Great Dao, transforming into an absolute control space that obeyed only him!
Within this domain, the four laws of wind, earth, lightning, and darkness can intertwine and annihilate each other at will. Even a Nirvana Realm expert who falls into it will instantly lose control of their own laws!
"Call..."
Dongfang Yueming slowly withdrew the aura of his domain.
"While the Earth-Grade Domain is powerful, it's still not enough."
He frowned slightly as he looked at the attribute panel within his body.
"I previously fused with a ' Blood-Cold Limitless Domain ' (Profound Grade). Now I've obtained an Earth-Grade Domain."
"To advance my domain to the Heaven Grade, I still need two Yellow-Grade Domain materials to synthesize one Profound Grade, and then combine the two Profound Grade domains into Earth Grade. Only then can I combine Earth Grade Earth Grade attempt to break through to the Heaven Grade!"
Dongfang Yueming stroked his chin.
"Moreover, my current cultivation level is stuck at [Superior Nirvana Perfection: Endless Regeneration]."
"To reach the Top-Tier Perfection, and even to touch the legendary ' Saint King Realm,' I still need four Yellow Grade Nirvana Techniques to synthesize a Heaven Grade cultivation method."
Four Yellow Grade Nirvana Methods, and two Yellow-Grade Domain Methods.
Even within a top-tier sect like the Taibai Sword Sect, this remains an extremely substantial asset.
"It seems we'll have to keep fleecing the Taibai Sword Sect."
Dongfang Yueming stood up, a sly glint in his eyes.
"Didn't that sect leader want to put me under house arrest? Now that he's kept me here, how can he not make me pay a price?"
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Outside the secluded stone chamber in the valley.
The stone gate opened, Dongfang Yueming slowly stepped out. The faint but powerful aura emanating from him One Flash, yet it still sent a jolt through the sensitive Abbess Jingxu.
"He... his aura has changed again?!" Abbess Jingxu stared wide-eyed at Dongfang Yueming in disbelief. Although she couldn't discern his specific cultivation level, the feeling of controlling a region was clearly a sign of Domain Major Accomplishment!
"Yueming, are you done?" Hong Gui immediately went to greet him and naturally took his arm.
"We're still missing a little material." Dongfang Yueming smiled faintly, turning to look at Abbess Jingxu. "Where is the Taibai Sword Sect Sect's Scripture Pavilion?"
"The Library of Scriptures?!"
Upon hearing this, Abbess Jingxu's expression changed instantly.
"Young friend, are you not planning to force your way into the Scripture Pavilion? You mustn't!"
She hurriedly stopped her, "The Scripture Pavilion is a vital location for the sect. Not only are several Nirvana Elders on duty day and night, but it's also surrounded by the ' Taibai Immortal-Trapping Great Array,' which can even trap Saint King Realm! Although you are powerful, the sect leader is already suspicious of you. If you trigger the array..."
"It can even trap Saint King Realm?"
Dongfang Yueming's lips curled into a disdainful sneer.
"The concept of a 'trapping formation' is meaningless to me."
"Buzz--!"
Before he could finish speaking...
[Heaven Grade Speed Divine Ability - Taiyi Wandering Dragon Void-Escape Technique]!
[Great Void Shift]!
Before the shocked eyes of Abbess Jingxu and the three women, Dongfang Yueming's body didn't even leave a trace, as if it had been directly erased by space, abruptly disappearing from the spot!
There was no fluctuation of spiritual energy, nor did it trigger any alarms from the monitoring arrays outside the valley!
"What... what kind of Divine Ability is this?!"
Abbess Jingxu gasped, her entire body stiffening.
"Ignoring the array's blockade and instantly traversing space... this is definitely a legendary Heaven-Grade Divine Ability! Moreover, this effortless mastery has undoubtedly reached the Perfection!"
The old nun swallowed hard, her heart filled with turmoil.
"Who... who exactly is he?! Even the direct descendants of those emperors and powerful figures couldn't possibly have mastered a Heaven-Grade Divine Ability to Perfection at such a young age!"
at the same time.
The highest level of the Scripture Pavilion in the Taibai Sword Sect.
"Whoosh!"
A subtle ripple spread through the space, Dongfang Yueming's figure appeared without warning in this forbidden area where the sect's most core cultivation techniques were stored.
"Let me see if the resources of this prestigious First-Rank Sword Sect are enough for me to 'synthesize'."
Dongfang Yueming's Divine Sense swept across the rows of tightly sealed jade slips like mercury spilling onto the ground.
"Got it."
With a flick of his fingers, he broke the seals on several jade boxes with remarkable precision.
[Ding! Learned the "Blazing Fire Nirvana Art" (Yellow Grade)!] [Ding! Learned the "Withered Wood Meets Spring Nirvana Technique" (Yellow Grade)!] [Ding! Learned the "Vajra Nirvana Method" (Yellow Grade)!]
"Of the three Yellow Grade Nirvana methods, one is still missing."
Dongfang Yueming frowned slightly, but quickly turned his gaze to another area.
[Ding! Learned "Illusory Light Sword Domain" (Yellow Grade)!] [Ding! Learned "Raging Sand Desolate Domain" (Yellow Grade)!]
"Two Yellow-Grade Domain Techniques! Perfect!"
Dongfang Yueming was overjoyed. Although he was missing one Nirvana Technique, obtaining two Yellow-Grade Domain made the trip worthwhile.
He didn't covet more; after putting the jade slip back in its original place, his figure once again merged into the Xukong, silently leaving the Scripture Pavilion.
The deepest part of the dungeon in the Punishment Hall the Taibai Sword Sect.
It was dark and damp, yet it was equipped with an extremely luxurious soundproofing system.
The sect leader of the Taibai Sword Sect stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Elder Song and the other two sitting in the iron cell with a gloomy expression. Although they were nominally being escorted, Elder Song and the others had not been subjected to any punishment and were even leisurely drinking spiritual tea.
"Old Ghost Song, tell me the truth."
The sect leader lowered his voice, his tone revealing deep apprehension, "Just who is that young man? His ability to kill Elder Wang with a single finger is very likely Heaven-Grade Divine Ability!"
"If he truly is a hidden heir of some royal family, then confining him to this secluded valley today would be a catastrophe!"
Hearing the sect leader's concerns, Elder Song put down his teacup and let out a harsh, cold laugh.
"Sect Leader, you've been wise all your life, but you've made a foolish mistake this time."
Elder Song stood up, a cunning glint in his eyes. "Think about it. If he really is a descendant of royalty, possessing unparalleled resources, why would he ask that old nun Jingxu for some ' Yellow-Grade Domain Technique'?"
"A descendant of a powerful being with Heaven-Grade Divine Ability abilities asking for Yellow Grade cultivation technique? Isn't that utterly ridiculous!"
Upon hearing this, the sect leader was jolted awake, as if struck by a sudden enlightenment!
"That's right! How come I didn't think of that!"
The sect leader's eyes flashed with a sharp light. "Yes," he thought, "A true descendant of a ruler wouldn't even bother with Yellow Grade cultivation technique; why would they go to such lengths for something like this?"
"Then he..."
"He's just a rogue cultivator who got lucky and obtained a fragmented Heaven-Grade Divine Ability ability in some ancient ruin!"
Elder Song drew his conclusion with absolute certainty.
"Sect Master, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! If we can capture him and force him to reveal the cultivation method for that Heaven-Grade Divine Ability..." Elder Song licked his lips, his eyes filled with greed.
"But his strength..." The sect leader was still somewhat wary.
"Sect Master, rest assured!"
Elder Song suddenly stepped forward, lowered his voice, and dropped a bombshell!
"To be honest, the reason I dared to attack Jingxu is because I have secretly pledged allegiance to a high-ranking figure within the [Shangyin Academy]!"
"That lord is an unparalleled being at the [Saint King Realm Perfection]! He has even touched the threshold of the Emperor Realm, possessing an extremely terrifying [Earth-Grade Domain]! He is the truly terrifying figure who commands the entire Shangyin Academy!"
"What?!"
The sect leader gasped, staring at Elder Song in disbelief.
Both are Saint King Realm, but he is only at the Early-Stage Saint King, and has only condensed Profound-Grade Domain. The Saint King Realm Perfection, on the other hand, possesses Earth-Grade Domain, which is a terrifying existence that can easily crush him!
"There's that important person backing me up."
A sinister killing intent flashed in Elder Song's eyes, "No matter how monstrous that kid is, before the Absolute Domain of Saint King Perfection, he's nothing but fish on a chopping board!"