Bai Ling knew this was a deliberate act by his senior, a way to give him a chance; otherwise, he would already be off the stage. Only by truly being within the domain, experiencing its power and every change, could one have the opportunity to comprehend their own domain.

This was a golden opportunity. Bai Ling focused all his attention on the water, the boundless hand, gentle and violent—rain, river, lake, and sea.

Like the ever-present wind, water is both gentle and fierce. It has no shape, but it can change into any form it desires.

A misty rain began to fall slowly, and the surrounding wind seemed to grow stronger, as if it could blow away all the mist and rain at any moment. The drizzle began to intensify, turning from a light drizzle into a moderate rain, then into a heavy rain, and finally into a downpour, completely drowning out the howling wind.

With a flick of her jade-like fingers, a tiny tornado appeared at her fingertips and rushed into the torrential rain. Bai Ling, seemingly sensing something, slowly opened his eyes. The tiny tornado had now transformed into a gigantic tornado, roaring as it hurtled towards the torrential rain he had condensed, colliding violently.

Bai Ling circulated his true energy, and the water could move according to his will. He was sure he could block it. The boundless rainstorm turned into a huge water column and collided with the tornado. Instantly, a violent storm broke out, with only lightning and thunder missing.

Yu Kou suppressed the tornado's power to the level of the Nascent Soul stage, but with her skill, it was still incredibly powerful. The massive water column struggled to hold on, but was eventually dispersed by the smaller tornado, turning back into countless raindrops. However, when he sensed it again, he could still find that the water was still there, and he could still control it if he wanted to.

Bai Ling's face lit up with ecstasy, and the tornado once again transformed into countless gusts of wind and vanished. This was the essence of the domain, the foundation of the Nascent Soul stage.

From this moment on, his fate underwent a dramatic change. The prototype of his domain was now in place, and breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage was only a matter of time. All of this was thanks to Senior Yu Kou.

Bai Ling bowed again: "I admit defeat, thank you for your guidance, senior."

"It's because you have good comprehension." After saying that, Yu Kou quickly returned to her seat. Bai Ling bowed deeply again. Although his senior didn't acknowledge it, he would never forget this kindness. He would definitely work hard to cultivate and strive to repay his senior one day.

Indeed, the gap between the two sides in this battle was too great, and the outcome was known from the beginning. However, no one expected the process to be like this. Just like a master teaching a disciple, Yu Kou patiently guided Bai Ling to create another Nascent Soul for humanity.

After Bai Ling returned to his seat, many people cast envious glances at him. Such an opportunity is rare; this kid's luck is truly amazing.

"You're so kind-hearted." Jingli couldn't deny Yu Kou's actions.

Yu Kou chuckled lightly: "It's rare to see a junior who seems agreeable. It would be good to give him some pointers."

"I can't wait for it to be your turn as a disciple of the Pill King Hall again?"

"That kid won't die, don't worry about him."

Zhan Changtian and Yu Kou exchanged a glance. It seemed that Jing Li's resentment towards Xiu Qiyu was extraordinary.

The fourth place goes to that mysterious demon. Zhan Changtian, Jing Li, and Yu Kou have never fought against him, but it is rumored that his strength is unfathomable and his methods of killing are extremely cruel, earning him the title of a murderous maniac.

The three of them, including Xiu Qiyu and Mu Feng, now had a more solemn expression on their faces. This was an unknown opponent, and this was the first time he had shown his strength in front of everyone. They were all quite curious about who this person was and what his methods were. If they were to face him, how should they deal with him?

This is inevitable. The first round of elimination was a random draw, but the second and third rounds are voluntary challenges. The challenger can withdraw without changing their ranking, but the challenged person, if they withdraw, automatically concedes defeat. So, unless absolutely necessary, no one will easily admit defeat.

Xiu Qiyu looked at the mysterious demon on the arena, still completely covered by a black robe, his eyes somewhat dark. If given the chance, he would like to challenge this person.

The one battling the mysterious demon was Shangguan Ling, ranked thirty-third. Dressed in fiery red, her radiant face radiated her usual confidence. In an instant, she became the center of attention. Some people are born to attract attention, and Shangguan Ling, now free of her inner demons, was even more dazzling, like a beautiful, blazing flower, leaving everyone in awe.

However, her opponent was a terrifying and mysterious demon. Although his face was not visible, the vast aura emanating from him was like a mountain, impossible to ignore.

Many people were stunned. This was unbelievable! Such a beautiful and charming young girl was actually going up against a serial killer! What a pity! Hoping the killer would show her mercy was out of the question, so they could only hope Shangguan Ling would voluntarily admit defeat. After all, once the fight started, the killer would absolutely not give her a chance to surrender.

Shangguan Ling's stunningly beautiful face was filled with solemnity. Should she fight or not? This demon was powerful, but this was her first battle.

"Will you fight or surrender?" No one expected the murderous maniac to speak. Although his voice was a little hoarse, it was full of allure.

"I concede." Shangguan Ling sheathed her longsword, raised her smooth chin, looked at the mysterious demon, and then jumped off the arena without looking back.

Many people breathed a sigh of relief. It would be heartbreaking for the proud daughter of Saintess Peak to perish in this meaningless battle. Fortunately, Shangguan Ling made the right choice.

Although she gave the mysterious demon a free point, no one blamed her. One was a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, and the other was at least a late-stage Deity Transformation cultivator—a difference of countless realms. Even if the Nascent Soul self-destructed, it probably wouldn't cause the mysterious demon a single harm. So what was the point of fighting? Was she just going to go and deliver food to the demon?

Jing Li nodded: "I've heard Xiao Ye mention this girl before, and she's indeed quite good."

"Those who understand the times are wise men, that's true."

Outside, Ye Xiruo was happily eating, holding a spoon in one hand and half a watermelon in the other.

"Second Senior Brother, you can rest assured now, Senior Sister Shangguan is alright."

Si Hao glared at Ye Xiruo fiercely: "Don't talk nonsense."

"I understand, it's a secret, right!" After saying that, she winked at Si Hao, which only made things worse.