The stream of dazzling light and color flowed through the void turbulence, as a sapphire-blue planet rolled forward, gradually inching deeper toward the Domain Gate.

Across the vast Endless Sea, islands scattered like grains of sand adorned every corner of the ocean. Now, these isles teemed with martial artists from various races, a large population residing within them.

On the mainland, other regions remained unchanged. Many mortals, after a brief panic over the monumental shift in heaven and earth, found their lives undisturbed and returned to their peaceful pursuits.

Only the Endless Sea had migrated numerous martial artists from other star regions, transforming it into the most prosperous and vibrant center.

Behind Undying Island.

Several powerhouses—Xi Luo, Mandis, and Dracula—gathered near Shi Yan. It was Xi Luo who spoke first, extending an invitation: “The Void Domain Sea is peculiar; it is a place of twisted chaos where a normal life-bearing star cannot easily exist. The magnetic fields there siphon away the energy of heaven and earth. I suggest that as soon as we pass through the Domain Gate, we directly shift this star towards a normal natural Domain Realm. Our Bone Clan possesses many such natural Domain Realms. If you don't mind, I…”

“Our Phantom Clan has natural Domain Realms just as yours does! Shi Yan has bonded with our clan’s Mei Ji, making him half one of us. Why should he relocate to your Bone Clan’s natural Domain Realm?” Mandis interrupted Xi Luo, her brow furrowed, before her face bloomed into a charming smile directed at Shi Yan. “I can authorize granting you a natural Domain Realm; you can become a Realm Master. How about that?”

Xuan He, Ming Hao, Phillet, Yang Qingdi, Fu Wei, and the Blood Fiend were all assembled on the rear mountain. Every true authority figure on the Divine Grace Continent with enough weight to influence Shi Yan’s decisions had been invited.

“Are there detailed classifications for Domain Realms?” Xuan He interjected.

Guy looked on with disdain and casually explained, “Of course, there are distinctions. Domain Realms are divided into those artificially refined and those naturally nurtured. Generally, artificially refined realms have harsh conditions. For instance, practitioners of the Flame Mystery, upon reaching the Domain Ancestor realm, gain the ability to refine a Domain Realm. But such realms possess singular attributes, boiling with flame, covered in magma-furnace-like desolate stars, suitable only for those cultivating the Flame Mystery.”

Martial artists reaching the Domain Ancestor realm possess enough power to temper their own Origin World, transforming it into a Domain Realm.

These types of realms correspond to those cultivating the mysteries of Lightning, Wind, Cloud, Ice, or Fire. Realms formed by those cultivating a single mystery possess singular attributes as well.

“Generally speaking, these realms are not suitable for lower-level beings to survive in, and they are seldom opened to outsiders,” Guy observed Xi Luo and Dracula, noting their slight nods affirming his explanation, and continued: “These realms have Domain Lords; they are owned realms. Moving within them is tantamount to having one’s life and death power held in another’s hand. Thus, few dare risk cultivating in such domains, unless… they are those who have completely submitted to the Domain Lord.”

After his explanation, Xuan He and Ming Hao exchanged a glance and nodded in understanding.

“That doesn't seem right,” Shi Yan said, his eyes narrowed as he touched his lips, raising a doubt. “The Desolate Domain is also an artificially refined Domain Realm, yet its attributes are not singular. Mysteries of Lightning, Frost, Flame, Death, and Darkness can all be cultivated there, which clearly differs from what you described.”

Xi Luo of the Bone Clan suddenly interjected with a wry smile. “Among the countless Domain Realms in the Boundless Star Sea, the Desolate Domain might truly be an anomaly. I can tell you with certainty, of the artificially refined realms I know of, none is as peculiar as the Desolate Domain. Furthermore, I can tell you that even realms tempered by other Primordial Beings do not reach the marvel of the Desolate Domain.”

As he spoke, Xi Luo abruptly looked up. Above his head, a sea of brilliant gold light condensed, slowly evolving into a blurred golden sea of stars, thick with the sharp energy of gold, where several continent-like metallic masses floated, emitting a chilling metallic aura.

This was the Metal Domain Realm!

“For example, my realm is only suitable for those cultivating the Metal Mystery to survive. Of course, only those of lower realms benefit greatly. Strong experts who reach the Origin God realm, cultivating within my domain, will be affected by my understanding of the Metal Mystery, which will place constraints upon them.”

Xi Luo pointed to the sliver of his Metal Domain Realm he had revealed, explaining its wonders to the group, and then added, “Most other realms are similar to mine. Though realms cultivating different mysteries might vary slightly, they never achieve the marvel of the Desolate Domain.”

He paused, then continued, “The reason for this is twofold. Firstly, the Desolate Being is a Primordial, possessing mysteries too profound for others to grasp. Secondly, it might be related to the Primordial Divine Artifact it holds. I’ve heard… the Primordial Artifact in the Desolate Being’s hands is connected to the creation and fortune of heaven and earth, which is precisely why other Primordial Beings eye it with envy and target it.”

A Primordial Divine Artifact connected to the creation and fortune of heaven and earth?

A look of shock crossed Shi Yan’s face. After a moment of thought, he said, “So, among artificially formed Domain Realms, the Desolate Domain is truly an outlier? Besides it, are there rarely any others of this kind?”

Xi Luo, Dicarro, Mandis, and the others all nodded.

“What about the natural Domain Realms?” he asked next.

“That is simple, easy to understand. Natural Domain Realms are those evolved by heaven and earth. Generally, the energy of heaven and earth in such realms is not dense enough, and the environment might be much harsher, but they are suitable for beings cultivating all sorts of mysteries to survive,” Mandis said with a smile, her small face alight with vibrant color. “What exactly they are like will only be clear once we enter. Hmm, I’ll decide on a relatively good natural Domain Realm controlled by our Phantom Clan for you. If you agree, I can establish a connecting passage when we pass through the Domain Gate. How about it?”

Xuan He and the others all turned to Shi Yan.

Having experienced so much, Shi Yan had naturally become the true master of this continent. His decision was singular; once he agreed, interference from others was difficult.

“This Divine Grace Continent… truly cannot exist in the Void Domain Sea?” Shi Yan hesitated.

“The interior of the Void Domain Sea is extremely chaotic and twisted, its magnetic fields bizarre and unpredictable. Once a normal life-bearing star enters those distorting fields, it might be torn to shreds. No one knows why, but it is fact. Our seven major races have attempted to shift normal life-bearing stars here, and they all quickly exploded,” Xi Luo earnestly advised, urging him not to take the risk, telling him this fact had been verified countless times.

“So, I must choose between a Domain Realm of the Bone Clan and one of the Phantom Clan?” Shi Yan managed a wry smile.

“It must be so,” Xi Luo and Mandis said in unison.

“Then pick one closest to both of your sides. Hmm, you two arrange it.” He glanced at Mei Ji, seeing the pleading in her beautiful eyes, and then added, “The Domain Realm itself… let it belong to the Phantom Clan.”

Mei Ji’s eyes lit up, a look of joy spreading across her lips, and Mandis also smiled happily.

Xi Luo seemed to have anticipated this and didn't press the matter, simply nodding in agreement before walking aside with Mandis to discuss.

“Once we reach this unfamiliar environment, I wonder what it will be like. Alas, I never thought I would one day be forced to leave my homeland and survive in a completely unfamiliar Domain Realm,” the Blood Fiend sighed.

“Those Domain Realms all have Domain Gates leading to the Void Domain Sea. Generally, a Domain Realm is suitable for mortals and lower-level martial artists to live. Once a martial artist reaches a certain height of cultivation, they can move within the Void Domain Sea. The Void Domain Sea is the central hub of the Domain Realms, containing countless Domain Gates. The energy there is chaotic and strange, but it often holds many unknown mysteries, suitable for martial artists to venture into and cultivate higher mysteries.”

The Sea Shark Emperor, who had been silent, suddenly spoke. He looked deeply at Ming Hao, Xuan He, and the others. “After settling this continent within the Phantom Clan’s Domain Realm, martial artists of your level can completely pass through the Domain Gates into the Void Domain Sea to develop and cultivate on that grander stage. Your subordinates, descendants, and mortals can remain on this continent, multiplying and cultivating within the natural Domain Realm.”

When the Sea Shark Emperor remained silent, he and Shen Ren stood aside like outsiders, out of place among the surrounding martial artists. It was only now, as they neared the Domain Gate leading into the Void Domain Sea, that he actively stepped forward. He looked at Shi Yan, pondered for a moment, and then said, “Shi Yan, the energy of heaven and earth on this continent is incredibly rich, very suitable for lower-level martial artists to cultivate, especially… this sea.”

He gazed out at the deep, boundless sea behind him. “Down in this sea, there are also members of the Sea Clan, those whose cultivation levels are even lower, many being completely insignificant. Hmm, if you don't mind, before you enter the Phantom Clan’s Domain Realm Gate, wait for me a moment. I want to bring over my clansmen from the bottom of the Shattered Sea. They will live in the depths of the Endless Sea. Rest assured, I will strictly restrain them so they do not affect our Sea Clan brethren already there.”

His proactive offer was rooted in his own considerations. Because he had aided Shi Yan against Napton and Ferrel in the Shattered Sea, he had incurred the enmity of the Five Clans, forcing his people at the bottom of the Shattered Sea into a precarious existence, constantly targeted by the Five Clans. He felt a deep sense of guilt.

On the Divine Grace Continent, he had observed secretly for a long time and discovered that the energy here was exceptionally dense, with the bottom of the Endless Sea being the most suitable place for Sea Clan martial artists to cultivate—perhaps even superior to the bottom of the Shattered Sea. This had stirred his heart, and he had long sought an opportunity to discuss this matter with Shi Yan.

“When I invited you to the Desolate Domain, I originally intended to repay your help, but unexpectedly, due to the Desolate Being’s premature awakening, we are forced to leave early. Ah, I also feel remiss. I will certainly support your request. Furthermore, Sea Clan brethren at the bottom of the Endless Sea, I trouble you to use your wisdom and help raise their cultivation levels,” Shi Yan declared.

The Sea Shark Emperor’s eyes lit up with joy, and he smiled faintly. “Thank you.”

“Come, there are a few things I need to discuss with you privately.” Dracula led Shi Yan to the side, his expression grave. This oldest elder of the Bone Clan was quite grateful to Shi Yan for his awakening. Now, pulling him aside, he looked directly into Shi Yan’s eyes and said solemnly, “I noticed when you bestowed power earlier, those people all bore a blood-colored cloud pattern mark between their brows, correct?”

Shi Yan was taken aback. “Yes. What about it?”

“That mark belongs to you, but did you personally condense it?” Dracula asked again.

“No,” Shi Yan shook his head.

Dracula’s expression shifted, becoming heavy. “Then this is truly troublesome…”