The moment that foul cultivator dared to defile Lin Bao'er's cheek with a lick—
Something inside Huan Changge snapped.
An ominous, dark aura surged from his body, like a devil rising from the depths of hell. Le Min and his men felt it first—an overwhelming pressure that made their hearts seize.
The Ghost Skull Sect cultivator holding Lin Bao'er laughed, dragging her close.
But Huan Changge's eyes turned blood red.
"System..." his voice was cold, filled with rage, "...expand domain by nine meters."
"Buzzz~~~"
A low hum echoed across the heavens.
The Invincible Domain surged outward, sweeping across the courtyard like an invisible tsunami.
[Domain Radius: 22 meters]
As the domain engulfed the entire courtyard, all the Ghost Skull Sect cultivators were now within Huan Changge's territory.
Suddenly, silence.
The air grew cold. An eerie frost spread beneath everyone's feet.
Even Lin Bao'er, now freed, could feel her master's fury vibrating in the air.
That man who dared to touch her—
He trembled violently.
His hand, still loosely holding Lin Bao'er, began to shake uncontrollably.
He tried to back away—but couldn't move.
Huan Changge raised his hand slowly, like a god passing judgment.
Ye Ba, the Ghost Skull Sect team leader, shouted in panic.
"W-wait! I'm Ye Ba! We're from the Ghost Skull Sect! If you kill us, our elders will—"
But Huan Changge didn't even look at him.
His voice was low.
"Domain Suppression."
A wave of pressure swept through the air.
Suddenly—all the enemy cultivators began to float.
Their bodies convulsed. A green mist seeped out of their pores.
With a muffled thud, each one collapsed to the ground.
[Cultivation Suppressed to: Ninth Level of Qi Refining]
Even mighty Le Min was reduced to a trembling mortal.
Even Ye Ba's proud arrogance evaporated. His voice cracked.
"N-No… this can't be…"
Lin Bao'er tore herself free and rushed to her master, hiding behind him.
Huan Changge patted her head lightly.
"Bao'er. Go and finish them off."
"But, Master… I'm out of spiritual energy…"
Huan Changge sighed.
"Fine. I'll give you some."
He placed a single finger on his forehead.
[Domain Transfer: Spiritual Energy Flow – Activated]
Lin Bao'er's body shuddered.
A torrent of spiritual energy surged through her meridians, overflowing every vessel.
She gripped her Immortal Sword, her aura reigniting.
Then she walked forward—eyes gleaming with a ruthless light.
First target: the man who dared to touch her.
He dropped to his knees, face filled with terror.
"P-please… spare me…"
She didn't even blink.
With one graceful, swift stroke—
His head flew from his shoulders.
Blood sprayed across the ground.
Lin Bao'er let out a cold, amused laugh, eyes scanning the others like a predator.
The remaining Ghost Skull Sect cultivators backed away in terror, scrambling toward the edge of the domain.
Clang!
They slammed into the invisible barrier.
Ye Ba screamed, "W-why is there a barrier?! We got in without one!"
Huan Changge, standing tall, spoke coldly.
"Because now… no one is allowed to leave."
One by one, Lin Bao'er hunted them down.
Screams echoed. Blood splattered. Heads rolled.
Le Min and his men, still under suppression, could only watch.
They trembled.
They begged.
They even wept.
But nothing could stop Lin Bao'er's bloody rampage.
After ten minutes, it was done.
She returned to her master, soaked in blood, a bright smile on her face.
"Master, I killed all of them."
Huan Changge glanced at the bodies—what was left of them. Most were cut to pieces, some completely unrecognizable.
He looked at her.
She was grinning, eyes sparkling, tongue sticking out slightly in playful pride.
He bonked her on the head.
"Are you even a girl? What girl slaughters like that?"
She rubbed her head, still smiling.
"Sorry, Master~"
[System Notification: Lin Bao'er has killed 5 Cultivators at the sixth level of the Golden Core. Domain Value +2000.]
[Total Domain Value: 2010]
Huan Changge raised his brow. That was quite the haul.
Then—
He turned slowly.
Lin Bao'er followed his gaze.
Le Min and his surviving subordinates.
They were still kneeling.
Their faces pale.
Their bodies trembling.
And now—both Huan Changge and Lin Bao'er were staring at them with glowing red eyes and matching evil smiles.
Le Min swallowed hard.
Then—
All of them dropped to the ground in unison.
"P-please! Spare us! We were wrong!"
Huan Changge and Lin Bao'er stepped forward slowly, red eyes gleaming, sinister smiles carved across their faces. The eerie stillness in the air was broken only by the crunching of their footsteps on bloodstained ground.
Le Min fell to his knees, his voice trembling.
"P-please spare me! I swear I'll serve you with all my heart!"
Huan Changge narrowed his eyes.
Inside the Invincible Domain, no lie could be hidden from him.
And he could feel it—
Le Min was telling the truth.
The man's words, while desperate, carried no deceit.
Then, Le Min's remaining subordinates also cried out.
"Y-yes, Master! Please spare us! We'll serve you loyally!"
Huan Changge turned his head slightly toward Lin Bao'er.
"Kill them."
The cultivators screamed, begged, and groveled on the ground, but Lin Bao'er's heart was cold now.
She didn't hesitate.
One by one, she cut them down—swift, efficient, and merciless.
[System Notification: Lin Bao'er has killed 5 Cultivators at the first level of the Golden Core. Domain Value +1500.]
[Domain Value: 3510]
Le Min watched in horror as his subordinates' lifeless bodies fell to the ground.
"W-why…?" he asked, his voice broken. "Why did you kill them and spare me?"
Huan Changge didn't look at him.
Instead, he gazed toward the sky, his voice distant and calm.
"Oh, that? They were lying. Planning betrayal."
He glanced back at Le Min, whose cultivation was still suppressed.
"But you…" Huan Changge slowly waved his hand.
[Cultivation Suppression Released: Le Min]
Le Min felt the sudden return of his strength. Spiritual energy surged through his limbs once again. He fell back to his knees, hands trembling in gratitude.
"Master… I will serve you with my whole heart. Truly."
Huan Changge didn't respond right away. Instead, he turned, hands clasped behind his back.
"Good. Now go out into the forest and catch some beasts. I'm hungry."
Le Min blinked in confusion.
"But… Master, we cultivators don't need to eat for—"
He saw Huan Changge's gaze shift, calm but cold.
Le Min shut his mouth instantly and bowed.
"Yes, Master. I'll bring meat immediately!"
He shot off into the sky like his life depended on it.