Lin Yang's fifth spirit skill was called Golden Domain — the domain-type ability he had long desired. Within his domain all his stats increased by 30%, and all non-metal lifeforms were suppressed to varying degrees. The lower the cultivation level, the more obvious the suppression. To a certain extent, flesh and blood could even be forcibly assimilated by the domain, gradually transforming into lifeless metal statues.
Furthermore, within his domain he could manipulate any metal at will.
Previously when facing the Dark Devilgod Tiger he had not used the fifth spirit skill. A simple domain would not have been very effective against this opponent. Like the Angel Domain, it could be neutralized by the Evil God Domain. Ordinary domains had almost no effect and would only expose his weaknesses.
But now the situation had changed. Following the ring fusion and the addition of the fifth soul skill, this pseudo-domain — the Slash Domain — was finally complete. It was an ultimate gold-level complete domain. Not only had its attack power dramatically increased, it had also developed abilities similar to spatial restraint.
"Overthrow the Domain!"
As Lin Yang's cold voice fell, countless blade lights instantly exploded. Blade flashes poured down. Golden light surged like a sea and instantly engulfed the Dark Devilgod Tiger. Every blade of light carried the sharpness of the highest-grade gold. Every blade targeted the Dark Devilgod Tiger's vital points!
Snap!
In an instant the Evil God Domain shattered to pieces!
The Dark Devilgod Tiger roared. Its bone tail behind it tried to counterattack, but its movements had become several times slower. It felt as though it were stuck in a quagmire — every step required several times the usual effort. Lin Yang's domain had directly nullified its Dash skill.
"ROAR—!"
Thick gray mist swirled around it. An impenetrable gray light shield formed on its body. All blades deviated from their trajectory the moment they touched the shield.
Lin Yang's eyes lit up. Evil God's Protection appeared. He roared, "Qianxue, now!"
Qian Renxue, who had been about to move, acted. Her third and fourth spirit rings shone one after another. At the same time the spirit bone in her left arm flickered, releasing dazzling light. The overflowing spirit power from the two rings and bone finally condensed. A golden spear burning with white flames appeared in her left hand.
Purifying flames piled upon the Angel's Holy Spear!
Aim. Lock on. Throw—!
The spear transformed into a dazzling meteor and streaked across the sky. Wherever the spear tip passed, the air was torn, leaving long white trails. It was incredibly fast. It instantly collided violently with Evil God's Protection.
Boom!
A dazzling white light suddenly exploded!
Rumble!
Violent energy scattered outward in all directions.
Lin Yang narrowed his eyes, expression grave. He clearly understood that even Qian Renxue's strongest single-target attack could not directly break through the Evil God's defense. Instead it remained firmly embedded, countless cracks spreading outward from the impact point.
At that moment the Dark Devilgod Tiger's tail bone also began to move. The hook-like protrusion at the tip suddenly straightened into a spike. Black light had already condensed at its tip.
Lin Yang's pupils sharply contracted. Without hesitation he attacked. Within his domain he manipulated blade lights, slashing fiercely along the cracks in the Evil God defensive barrier. Wherever the blades touched, the gray light shield tore apart like ripped cloth, ear-piercing tearing sounds echoing continuously.
Through their cooperation they had finally broken the Dark Devilgod Tiger's strongest defense.
This was not over yet.
The blades' sharpness continued unabated, pouring down like a torrential rain. At the same time the black light fully took shape, transforming into a huge black hole three meters in diameter. A terrifying suction force instantly latched onto Lin Yang.
"Lin Yang, be careful!"
Qian Renxue's face turned deathly pale. In despair she involuntarily called out his real name. She had witnessed the Dark Devilgod Tiger use this technique to kill She Long. Did she want to see Lin Yang die before her eyes?
Lin Yang remained unmoved. The more critical the situation, the less one should panic. The sharp blades continued slashing mercilessly — and then:
Crack!
With a sharp bursting sound the gray light shield completely shattered.
The Dark Devilgod Tiger let out a roar of surprise and anger, but it was too late. It and Lin Yang were instantly sucked into the black hole.
As Lin Yang's figure disappeared, only a trace of despair remained in Qian Renxue's eyes.
Everything around was swallowed by darkness. Lin Yang felt his body continuously falling. At the same time his cultivation level dropped. The moment he felt solid ground beneath his feet, his spirit power had fallen to level 5 and his body had shrunk to the size of a six-year-old child. All his spirit bones and spirit rings were sealed by an inexplicable force.
Lin Yang swept his gaze around. He stood in a huge circular arena whose boundaries were endless darkness. Opposite him was the once-ferocious Dark Devilgod Tiger, now transformed into a shrunken giant-cat-like form. Its previous grotesque appearance had completely vanished. Yet its tiger eyes still shone with intense light.
Strange sounds echoed from all directions.
"Welcome to the Life and Death Arena. This battle will not end until one side dies." "Countdown: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 — Start!"
Lin Yang slightly stretched his body. A flying sword appeared in his hand. He gestured at the Dark Devilgod Tiger with his finger.
"Come at me!"
The moment the words left his mouth the Dark Devilgod Tiger pounced irritably, crimson eyes glowing with a chilling light. Although weakened, it was still more than sufficient to deal with a six-year-old child.
Unfortunately, it had chosen the wrong opponent.
His "six-year-old child" was not actually six years old.
Marking — open! Mouth open!
Sun Breathing — Form 1 — Waltz!
Wherever the blade struck, visible flames rose accompanied by a fierce heat wave, drawing a 3–4 meter arc. Like a hot knife through butter, it sliced through the Dark Devilgod Tiger's neck.
Whoosh!
The huge head suddenly flew upward.
Lin Yang calmly observed the incredulous expression in the Dark Devilgod Tiger's eyes, his own expression as calm as still water. One should not be fooled just because he had won with a single easy strike. He had expended tremendous effort for this attack and had nearly used up all his trump cards.
But fortunately, he had ultimately won.
The moment the Dark Devilgod Tiger died, the surrounding space shattered to pieces. When Lin Yang stood firmly on solid ground again, all the power he had lost returned.
In front of him, above the massive Dark Devilgod Tiger's corpse, a strange bead floated. The bead appeared completely black yet faintly emitted cyan and blue light.
Just then a black hole appeared right beside the bead. The moment it tried to fly out, a hand reached out and firmly grabbed it.
It was the skeleton clone. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time.