Domain Effects

A silvery-white vine swayed back and forth behind the arena.

As expected, the Battle Eagle Soul Master circled around the edge of the arena and peered over.

As soon as he reached the back of the arena, white and Blue Silver vines touched his body, pulling him into the Soul Battlefield. His body instantly lost consciousness and plummeted straight down.

Someone shouted from above, "Hey! What's the situation on the other side? Is anyone hiding?"

No one responded.

"Hey, can't we hide down there? Even if we get ambushed, at least there'll be some noise, right? Hey, you can fly, why don't you go down and take a look?"

"Why aren't you going? I'm not like that Soul Master; I want to improve my strength further. What if flying down there really means I'm eliminated?"

As the Battle Eagle Soul Master fell a certain distance, Wang Xingyu opened his eyes simultaneously. Just as he had guessed, as long as it was considered a failure, the soul would automatically leave the Soul Battlefield.

The situation is clear; both currently have a significant advantage. They'll wait for the fighters in the ring to fight each other, like a mantis stalking a cicada. Even if someone comes down, there's nothing to fear.

Heh heh heh, Wang Xingyu laughed in the voice of a villain.

The fight on the stage didn't pause for long; soon, the booming sounds resumed, and the fierce battle continued.

After a long while, the sounds of fighting above gradually faded away.

There were several screams during the incident, and one person sneaked up to the back of the machine, trying to hide, but he fell off the next second.

The fighting stopped, so it probably wasn't a trap to lure the two up.

Just to be on the safe side, Wang Xingyu summoned the Blue Silver Life Domain.

The domain expanded, and only two Soul Master auras remained within its perception range.

It seems they are the last two, but unfortunately they used their domain, so a sneak attack is impossible.

Xiao Wu, carrying Wang Xingyu, leaped back onto the arena.

Two people stood on the field: the giant hammer man from before, and the Soul Master whose Martial Soul was Lone Bamboo.

The Lone Bamboo Soul Master stared at the two, seemingly expecting this. "As expected, you were hiding down there. It's a pity you couldn't resist your desires in the end. If we had investigated a couple more times, I doubt you would have gotten away with it."

Wang Xingyu smiled and said, "Not necessarily. Unless you can all come at the same time."

The burly man next to him, with his hand on his bald head, brushed it back, revealing long white hair that had appeared out of thin air—he was the white-haired youth who had initially disguised himself as an old man.

The white-haired youth looked helpless. "No, how did you all manage to dodge too? I expended a lot of Soul Power and switched places with someone to do that."

The Lone Bamboo Soul Master's eyes widened in disbelief. "You're fake too? Are all young people this cunning these days?"

"Don't worry about the details." The white-haired youth waved his hand. "In my opinion, let's work together to eliminate those two first. Their Soul Power is definitely abundant, and they're too much of a threat. You fight the man; he's a support Soul Master, not very strong in combat. I'll take on the woman, and then we'll settle things once and for all."

The Lone Bamboo Soul Master have no choice but to agree; this is currently the most likely way to win.

"Excuse me," Wang Xingyu said, "Actually, you can't choose your opponents."

"Oh?" the white-haired youth said confidently, "I don't believe it."

The next second, he rushed over.

He had only charged halfway when he collapsed straight onto the ring, unconscious.

Wang Xingyu also lay down on the ground.

The Lone Bamboo Soul Master was completely bewildered. Why were they asleep so late at night?

"Now you believe me, right?" Xiao Wu finished Wang Xingyu's sentence, and the Moon Shadow split into three, rushing towards the Lone Bamboo Soul Master.

As he passed the white-haired youth, he casually kicked him off the stage.

The fact that the Lone Bamboo Soul Master has been able to hold on until now demonstrates his exceptional perseverance and strength. His eyes are earnest.

"Self-Created Soul Skill: Bamboo Shadows Outside the Body."

Many Lone Bamboo appeared out of thin air around them. The Lone Bamboo Soul Master performed a set of staff techniques, and the Lone Bamboo followed suit.

Xiao Wu's two black Soul Ring lit up.

Invincible Golden Body, Rabbit Leap Meteor.

Like a stroke of good fortune, she smashed through all the Lone Bamboo in her path, finally crashing headfirst into the Lone Bamboo Soul Master's chest, knocking him off the stage.

Uh~

"Hey, Lone Bamboo speed bump." Wang Xingyu, already awake, commented as he watched the falling Lone Bamboo Soul Master, "Xiao Wu, you've passed the fifteenth step of the Moon-Reflecting Steps. Are you about to obtain your domain? How do you feel? Should I jump down too?"

"No need." Xiao Wu shook her head and looked up.

Wang Xingyu also looked up, and there was still a moon phase above.

The next moment, Xiao Wu took a step forward and flew straight upward.

Wang Xingyu quickly followed, and at the same time discovered that the Soul Bone Skill was already usable, and the blue wings unfolded.

The fifteen Moon-Reflecting Steps below appeared simultaneously, with moon patterns detaching from each step and chasing after Xiao Wu's figure.

Xiao Wu passed through the phases of the moon, with Wang Xingyu following closely behind. In a flash, they were back in the desert outside.

Xiao Wu closed her eyes and floated in mid-air. The moon patterns flew down to her feet and arranged themselves in order, showing the process from crescent moon to full moon, in a continuous cycle.

A female voice echoed in their minds, "The Fifth Trial of the Yue Shen has been passed. Test taker Xiao Wu has received the following reward: the New and Full Moon Domain, Yue Shen Affinity. Her current Yue Shen Affinity is 35%."

The moon beneath my feet was at its full phase, emitting a pink glow.

Wang Xingyu discovered that he could float in the air like Xiao Wu without flapping his wings, and his Soul Power recovery speed also increased significantly.

"Is this what they call the domain effect?"

Xiao Wu opened her eyes. "Hahaha, okay, I, Sister Xiao Wu, have a domain now!"

"What skill is it?" Wang Xingyu scratched his head. "I don't see where the Shuowang skill is reflected. Is it the ability to float and accelerate the recovery of Soul Power?"

"Haha, that's amazing!" Xiao Wu said smugly. "As long as the domain is activated, you can float in the air, and your Soul Power recovery speed will increase by 20%. Enemies within the domain will have their Soul Skill accuracy reduced by 20%. And if there's a moon in the sky, both of these effects will increase from 20% to 30%."

Wang Xingyu nodded thoughtfully. "Not bad, is that all?"

"Of course not. The New and Full Moon Domain has merged with my Area Purification, and there's also an active skill, Moon Wheel —after use, if you're injured by less than 30%, you can recover instantly, clear negative effects, remove control effects, and fully restore your stamina and spirit. Even Soul Skill that can't be used consecutively can be used."

Refreshes own status and resets cooldown.

No wonder it's called the New and Full Moon Domain).

"There's another effect," Xiao Wu added, "It can instantly restore my soul Soul Power to full."

"What? That strong?" Wang Xingyu exclaimed in surprise.

"Well, it's not actually that powerful," Xiao Wu said regretfully. "Normally, this effect can only be used once every fifteen days, but it can be used directly on the days of the new moon and full moon. The two don't conflict with each other, and you can even use this day to replace the fifteen-day cooldown."

The new moon (朔) represents the new moon, and the full moon (望) represents the full moon. Fifteen days, the moon goes from crescent to full, a cycle of resetting, new moon and Moon Wheel —not bad, Wang Xingyu nodded.

This also explains why, when Xiao Wu ascended the Moon-Reflecting Steps, Xiao Wu felt her stored Soul Power suddenly increase significantly, only to quickly disappear again.

"Oh, right, you can also transfer your own Soul Power, up to the same limit, to others," Xiao Wu added.

Wang Xingyu thought to himself, "Not bad, not bad at all. But somehow Xiao Wu's domain feels a bit like a support role." However, after a moment's thought, he figured he wouldn't lose out anyway.

"Hey, are you guys done?"

The Silver Moon Wolf Emperor appeared out of thin air beside them.

"Alright, Senior Wolf Emperor, I've obtained the domain," Xiao Wu said.

"Hmm, not bad." The Silver Moon Wolf Emperor didn't show any joy. It said, "Then I'll tell you about the Sixth Trial. You must survive."

Seeing the Wolf Emperor's serious expression, Wang Xingyu asked, "Senior Wolf Emperor, what is the Sixth Trial? Is it difficult?"

"Haha, of course it's difficult. How could it not be difficult to survive even an incense stick's worth of time under my rule? Don't despair, though; I will suppress my cultivation to the same level as yours."

The Sixth Trial of the Yue Shen Assessment: a battle against the Silver Moon Wolf Emperor, lasting for the duration of an incense stick's burning.

Soul Beast that's 990,000 years old must have unparalleled physical strength in addition to its cultivation level.

The Silver Moon Wolf Emperor glanced at the two of them. "Don't worry, I will also reduce my physical strength. You should have a 20% chance of surviving, right?"

Wang Xingyu had a feeling that the Wolf Emperor really wanted to kill the two of them. By the way, could they interrupt the Yue Shen Assessment now?