Hearing the black-robed powerhouse's words, a ripple of shock ran through everyone's hearts. This black-robed figure before them—could he really be the legendary Lord of the Nether Domain?
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"The Lord of the Nether Domain is my adoptive father. He treats me as his own child." Xiao Yu glanced at Xiao Ning'er and gave a small smile as he explained.
So Xiao Yu's background was that remarkable. No wonder he had once said that no one in the entire Nether Domain could touch him.
The Lord of the Nether Domain looked over everyone and smiled faintly. "You are all geniuses we have selected from the Nether Domain. Perhaps you still know nothing about what lies ahead, but starting today, you will step into an entirely new realm."
"This place we are in is called the Small Linglong World. It is only a tiny fraction of the Dragon Ruins Domain. And the Legendary realm you speak of is merely the beginning of cultivation. Above it lie the realms of Heavenly Fate, Heavenly Star, Heavenly Revolution, Dragon Dao, Martial Grandmaster, and more."
Hearing the Lord of the Nether Domain's words,
The Lord of the Nether Domain continued in an unhurried tone. "Within the Dragon Ruins Domain there are many Divine Sects—superpowers that have endured for countless ages. Any single Divine Sect could effortlessly destroy every expert in the Small Linglong World. The only reason our world has maintained its current state is that the Small Linglong World was created by an extraordinary being. Outsiders cannot enter it at all. The passage between the Small Linglong World and the outside world opens once every five years, and only those of us who hail from the Small Linglong World may pass through freely."
In his previous life, Nie Li had stumbled into that very passage, which was how he had reached the Dragon Ruins Domain and encountered an entirely new world.
Listening to the Lord of the Nether Domain, Cang Ming,
"Six of the powerhouses standing here are, like me, experts who were born in the Small Linglong World. You have been chosen by these experts to become their disciples. If you agree to enter a master-disciple relationship and receive a Soul Imprint, they will take you to the Dragon Ruins Domain to join various Divine Sects and access higher-grade cultivation techniques—become supreme powerhouses!" The Lord of the Nether Domain swept his gaze over the crowd. Such a temptation would be irresistible for any cultivator.
Once a Soul Imprint was branded, the master-disciple bond would be established and remain rock-solid. In the Dragon Ruins Domain, betraying one's master was the most unforgivable offense of all.
Nie Li nodded and cast a glance toward the
"But… should we go say goodbye to our parents first?" A hint of sorrow flickered through
"The Lord of the Nether Domain will probably give us time," Nie Li said after a moment's thought.
As though he had overheard their discussion, the Lord of the Nether Domain smiled faintly. "Before departing for the Dragon Ruins Domain, I will give you several months to return home and reunite with your families. And if you still have any unfinished wishes in the Small Linglong World, we will do everything in our power to help you fulfill them!"
Just then, Cang Ming stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "Honored Lord, may I ask—who will be our masters? Are we allowed to choose a teacher?"
The Lord of the Nether Domain shook his head. "Your masters have already been decided. If you do not wish to take a master, you may simply go home."
At those words, Cang Ming quickly fell silent. They had no right to choose at all. And truly, for powerhouses of that caliber to be willing to accept them as disciples was already an extraordinary grace. A knot of unease tightened in their chests as they wondered what their future masters would be like.
Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er both lifted their heads to look at Nie Li at nearly the same moment. After all, the Dragon Ruins Domain lay far away, and who knew what dangers awaited them there.
"After you have received your masters, your teachers will explain the Dragon Ruins Domain to you in detail. But here is what I must say: no matter which Divine Sect you join, you are people who came from the Small Linglong World. Never forget where you came from, and above all, never betray your master! If you do, we will mobilize every resource we have and destroy you with our own hands!" The Lord of the Nether Domain's gaze swept over every person present.
Feeling the terrifying chill in that stare, everyone hurriedly nodded their agreement.
The breathtakingly beautiful woman behind the Lord of the Nether Domain pointed at Ye Ziyun, Xiao Ning'er, and
Compared to the other powerhouses, this beautiful woman seemed far more approachable. Knowing that Ye Ziyun, Xiao Ning'er, and Xiao Xue would be studying under her, Nie Li felt much more at ease.