Chapter 332: The Method to Control the God of Killing Domain
"Where have you been these past two years? We searched everywhere for news of you, but it was like sinking into the sea."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Yu Xiaogang asked the question that had been on his mind—where had his disciple gone for the past two years?
After helping Yu Xiaogang sit down on a stone bench, Tang San sat beside him and slowly began to speak.
"I went to a place called the City of Slaughter."
"The City of Slaughter!"
Tang San had expected to explain everything, but he didn't anticipate that his teacher would already know about it.
"Teacher, you know about the City of Slaughter?"
Yu Xiaogang let out a deep breath, his surprise lingering in his eyes.
"Hah, how could I not know? Your father also went there."
"My father? Really?"
Now it was Tang San's turn to be shocked, standing up in disbelief. This was the first time he had heard anything specific about his father's whereabouts in nearly ten years.
Yu Xiaogang, understanding his disciple's shock, shook his head and said:
"Your father probably went to the City of Slaughter before you were born. These past two years, I've searched for the Haotian Crown, but unfortunately, I have found no news."
Upon hearing this, Tang San deflated like a deflated balloon, slumping back onto the stone bench.
"So, where exactly did my father go?"
"Don't worry too much. If we can't find him now, once your strength improves, you can visit Haotian Sect. The people there might know something about the Haotian Crown."
"Haotian Sect."
There was a complex look in Tang San's eyes. He didn't know what to do about this sect that had removed him and his father. But if he wanted to learn about Tang Hao's whereabouts, it seemed that this was a journey he couldn't avoid.
Seeing his disciple's expression, Yu Xiaogang quickly changed the subject, trying to lift his disciple's spirits. It seemed that, with Tang San's return, Yu Xiaogang's emotional intelligence also returned.
"The City of Slaughter sounds dangerous. I've heard it's a place where all the fallen and evil soul masters from across the continent gather."
"Yes, it's a place filled with slaughter every day. Everyone has to be extremely cautious."
"How did you manage to get out of there?"
Yu Xiaogang had only heard of the City of Slaughter but didn't know its rules.
"Teacher, there's an arena in the City of Slaughter called the Hell Arena. If you can win a hundred matches in the arena, you can leave through the Hell Road and see the light again."
Although Tang San didn't mention the dangers of the arena or the Hell Road, Yu Xiaogang understood that it involved countless life-and-death battles. Looking at his disciple's face, which had shed its youthful naivety, he said with pride:
"You're outstanding. Even in such an extreme situation, you were able to adapt and find a way out. I'm proud of you."
"Thank you, teacher."
Tang San modestly waved his hand. He didn't feel joy from the praise. Instead, he turned to talk about the God of Killing domain, hoping to hear if his scholar teacher had any unique insights.
"Teacher, it seems that everyone who comes out of the City of Slaughter gains a domain-like skill, but this domain seems very difficult to control."
"Oh? Let me see it. Release it for me."
Yu Xiaogang didn't hesitate. Upon hearing his disciple's description, he immediately asked Tang San to release the domain for observation.
"This..."
Tang San hesitated for a moment. His control over the domain was still very limited, and Yu Xiaogang—
"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
"Teacher, after the God of Killing domain is activated, it affects the mind, and I can't fully control it yet. I'm worried..."
Tang San didn't finish his sentence, but Yu Xiaogang understood what his disciple was thinking and wasn't concerned.
"This is simple. I'll call Flender and Erlong in, and you just release it."
Saying this, he called for the two outside the small courtyard.
Flender and Liu Erlong, both with puzzled expressions, arrived in front of the master and disciple. They had thought the master and disciple were going to catch up for a long time.
"Master?"
Yu Xiaogang ignored them, turned to Tang San, and said:
"Go ahead. I don't think it will cause too much harm to the two high-ranking Soul Saints."
"Yes, teacher."
Tang San no longer hesitated. Under the puzzled gazes of Flender and Liu Erlong, he walked to the center of the courtyard.
"God of Killing domain, activate."
As the domain spread, the plants and flowers in the courtyard began to move without any wind, and a thin layer of ice quietly covered the ground. Flender and Liu Erlong felt as if the familiar Tang San in front of them had turned into a monstrous force. The savage aura hit them in the face.
The two immediately summoned their martial souls to shield Yu Xiaogang and stood vigilantly, staring at Tang San in the center of the courtyard.
"Teacher... this is... the God of Killing domain."
After a single sentence, Tang San quickly deactivated the domain before his consciousness faded. He collapsed to the ground, gasping for air as if drenched in water.
"Teacher, this is all I can control for now. If I continue, I'll lose my consciousness and become a killing machine. It will only stop when I exhaust all my energy."
"Whew, what a terrifying domain. I actually feel like my strength was suppressed by almost 20%."
Once everything calmed down, Flender wiped the sweat from his forehead and turned to Yu Xiaogang.
"Master, what's going on with this?"
Before he could finish his sentence, Yu Xiaogang raised his hand to stop him. After a moment of deep thought, Yu Xiaogang looked up at his disciple.
"Tang San, after this domain is activated, it seems to awaken all the accumulated killing intent inside you, which then intimidates the enemy."
"This is likely why Flender felt his strength was suppressed."
The three nodded in agreement. It wasn't surprising that Yu Xiaogang figured this out. After all, he was an expert in martial souls and soul skills, at least in their eyes.
"This domain is powerful. It allows you to temporarily exert 120% of your strength. But the downside is that you will be controlled by your killing intent."
"That's right, teacher. So how do I control the killing intent?"
"Mm, this is something you must master next. If you don't, while the domain is strong, it will only bring harm to you."
At this point, Yu Xiaogang fell into deep thought again, seemingly contemplating how to help Tang San control the domain.
The three of them stood silently, not daring to disturb him, afraid to interrupt his train of thought. The scene became quiet again.
After a long while, Yu Xiaogang looked up at Liu Erlong beside him.
"Erlong, during the time when I was away from you, how did you calm yourself down?"
Liu Erlong was slightly stunned, then gave Yu Xiaogang a strange look as if asking, "You still have the nerve to ask this?" However, with two sets of eyes staring at them, she didn't directly refute him.
"I was very sad, and after being down for a while, I just buried myself in the small courtyard, planting flowers, learning to play the piano, and singing to relieve my frustration. Does this have anything to do with Tang San mastering the domain?"
Tang San was also speechless. What did controlling the God of Killing domain have to do with Teacher Erlong's sulking in the courtyard?
"Ultimately, this is a method of emotional control. Whether it's frustration, sorrow, or endless killing intent, these are all emotional issues."
"Then, if you can control your emotional fluctuations, you should be able to control the Killing domain."
Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong and Flender both suddenly understood. They thought to themselves that Yu Xiaogang truly was a master, quickly grasping the key to the matter.
(END CHAPTER)
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