Chapter 897: The Origin of the Magic Domain

When Zhou Yuan followed Xi Jing through the ancient, heavy doors of the Myriad Arts Hall, he felt subtle spatial fluctuations around him. Once his vision stabilized, he found himself in a study permeated with a refreshing sandalwood fragrance.

At the desk, a beautiful woman in a green dress was looking at them with a faint smile in her eyes.

No Genesis Qi fluctuations emanated from her, yet Zhou Yuan instinctively felt an indescribable sense of oppression. It was as if his entire being was under her complete control.

This feeling made Zhou Yuan extremely uncomfortable. Law Domain experts were truly terrifying; simply standing before them meant being enveloped by their Law Domain. Within that domain, the difference between him and them was like that between a mortal and a deity.

Here, he couldn't even self-detonate, and the sensation of not being able to control his own life was truly agonizing.

The beautiful woman before them was, naturally, Clan Leader Mu Ni.

"Elder Mu Ni, I've brought the new Chief Pavilion Master to receive a Minor Saint Art," Xi Jing said, smiling as she looked at Clan Leader Mu Ni.

Mu Ni nodded. "This young man is quite composed," she remarked. "Most Divine Dwelling experts, if granted a Minor Saint Art, would likely have come on the very same day. Yet, he managed to wait for several days."

Zhou Yuan offered an awkward smile. He had actually wanted to come immediately, but the Four Pavilions had a pile of troublesome matters awaiting his attention, making it impossible for him to get away. That was why he had been delayed for a few days.

Mu Ni's expression was gentle, devoid of the usual elder's haughtiness. She looked at Zhou Yuan and smiled faintly, saying, "Xi Jing's foresight is truly excellent this time..."

Zhou Yuan could feel a hint of goodwill in Mu Ni's voice, presumably because she regarded him as a subordinate highly valued by Xi Jing. He didn't refute it, merely showing an honest, good-natured smile.

"You haven't had any exposure to Minor Saint Arts before, have you?" Mu Ni asked.

Zhou Yuan nodded honestly. He had never encountered a Genesis Art of that level, not even within the Cangxuan Sect. Of course, the Cangxuan Sect must possess them, but in the past, as someone only at the Genesis Beginning stage, he simply wasn't qualified to access them.

"Then, do you know the difference between a Minor Saint Art, or rather, a Saint Genesis Art, and an ordinary Genesis Art?" Mu Ni asked with a smile.

Zhou Yuan knew that Clan Leader Mu Ni was about to instruct him, so he immediately shook his head. "This junior does not know," he replied.

"Actually, the difference is quite simple," Mu Ni explained. "To create a Minor Saint Art, or an even higher Saint Genesis Art, there's an essential prerequisite: one must possess Law Domain power or above."

"The reason Saint Genesis Arts possess boundless power, enough to shatter heaven and earth, is because they contain a core power that Heavenly Genesis Arts do not... This power is known as Law Domain Origin."

"Law Domain Origin?" Zhou Yuan's heart subtly trembled. This was the first time anyone had explained the source of Saint Genesis Arts to him.

"Yes, Law Domain Origin is the core of a Law Domain. For every Law Domain expert who wishes to construct their Law Domain, this Law Domain Origin is of utmost importance."

"Only Genesis Arts created by Law Domain experts using their own Law Domain Origin as the fundamental basis can be categorized as Saint Genesis Arts."

Zhou Yuan suddenly understood. No wonder only Law Domain experts could create Saint Genesis Arts; it was all due to this so-called Law Domain Origin.

"Creating a Saint Genesis Art requires consuming a significant amount of Law Domain Origin, which is why Law Domain experts generally don't create them lightly. Even if one is created, it's not easily passed on, as Law Domain Origin is exceptionally important to any Law Domain expert."

"If you obtain a Minor Saint Art and wish to master it, you must comprehend the Law Domain Origin contained within it. Remember, you absolutely must form a Genesis Art imprint within your body before the Law Domain Origin within the art is depleted. Once the imprint is formed, it's like planting a seed. Afterwards, as long as you diligently refine it day and night with your own Genesis Qi, you can gradually unleash the power of that Minor Saint Art," Mu Ni reminded him.

"What if the Law Domain Origin is depleted before I manage to form the Genesis Art imprint?" Zhou Yuan asked.

Mu Ni calmly replied, "Then your cultivation will be considered a failure. The Minor Saint Arts in the Myriad Arts Hall only offer one chance at cultivation. Failure indicates that your own talent or fortune is insufficient, and no one else is to blame. After all, even Law Domain experts cannot casually squander their own Law Domain Origin to assist your cultivation."

Zhou Yuan secretly clicked his tongue. No wonder Saint Genesis Arts were so strictly controlled, whether in the Cangxuan Sect or the Tianyuan Region. It was all because of the preciousness of Law Domain Origin.

"Next, I will send you into the Minor Saint Art Hall, where the Minor Saint Arts collected by our Tianyuan Region are kept. You may choose freely, and how you choose will be a matter of your own destiny," Mu Ni said. With that, she gently waved her sleeve.

Zhou Yuan wanted to ask more questions, but before he could even open his mouth, the space around him twisted, directly engulfing his figure.

The darkness before his eyes lasted for several breaths, then suddenly brightened.

Zhou Yuan's gaze swept around, and he found himself inside a grand hall. The hall appeared exceptionally ancient and was devoid of any decoration, with only weathered, ancient stone pillars standing tall.

As Zhou Yuan looked at the ancient stone pillars, he saw countless specks of light suddenly converging on them, eventually forming luminous orbs that quietly hovered atop each pillar.

Zhou Yuan felt a stir in his heart and approached one of the stone pillars. Gazing at a light orb, he saw a faint red luminous pearl shimmering within it. Inside the pearl, tiny flames constantly emerged, and these flames seemed to possess sentience as they merged, gradually forming ancient characters.

"Nine Star Refinement Fire Art."

Clearly, this luminous pearl contained a Minor Saint Art named the Nine Star Refinement Fire Art.

Those surging flames, though seemingly tiny, gave Zhou Yuan an extremely terrifying feeling. It appeared to be a power far surpassing his current level, and if Zhou Yuan's guess was correct, it was very likely the so-called Law Domain Origin.

"So this is a Minor Saint Art..."

Zhou Yuan's eyes burned with eagerness, and his heart was filled with covetousness. Even without direct contact, just through perception, Zhou Yuan understood the immense power of this Minor Saint Art. Its might absolutely far surpassed the Cangxuan Seven Arts he currently cultivated.

Zhou Yuan licked his lips and hesitated before the stone pillar for a moment. Ultimately, he continued walking. Although the Nine Star Refinement Fire Art was formidable, he didn't feel that profound connection, which indicated a low compatibility between them. Even if he obtained it, he might find it difficult to master.

Thus, he no longer lingered and slowly walked forward.

In this grand hall, there were a total of thirty-nine stone pillars, meaning it housed thirty-nine Minor Saint Arts...

Zhou Yuan was filled with anticipation. He was equally eager to discover what kind of Minor Saint Art he would be able to obtain here...