After her Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul evolved into the Five-Headed Crimson Phosphor Serpent Dragon, Dugu Yan, who was seated cross-legged on the ground, abruptly opened her dazzling emerald eyes.
When she turned around and saw the five-headed form of her evolved Martial Soul, her stunningly beautiful face lit up with pure joy and excitement.
She stood up abruptly and threw herself into Ye Yu's arms.
"Ah Yu, it evolved!"
"My Martial Soul evolved again!"
Originally, her Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul was already considered a high-grade Martial Soul—just a tier below top-tier and god-tier Martial Souls like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon and the Six-Winged Angel.
After its evolution into the Jade Phosphor Poison Serpent Dragon, it had already reached a level on par with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
And now, with this second evolution…
Dugu Yan's Martial Soul, the Five-Headed Crimson Phosphor Serpent Dragon, had fully surpassed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and was possibly only a step below god-tier Martial Souls like the Six-Winged Angel!
And this was with the Five-Headed Crimson Phosphor Serpent Dragon not even having reached its ultimate form yet.
Yan Yan, after your Martial Soul evolved into the Jade Phosphor Poison Serpent Dragon…"
"Did you sense any special power forming within it?"
Ye Yu recalled that when Ma Hongjun consumed the inner core of the Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent and underwent Martial Soul evolution, he seemed to gain a Innate Domain.
So he had a strong hunch that Dugu Yan, having experienced a similar evolution, should also awaken an innate domain.
Looking at the girl in his arms, Ye Yu smiled gently and asked.
"Let me check…"
Upon hearing his words, Dugu Yan closed her eyes slightly, as if concentrating on sensing something within her body.
Moments later, a wave of intense crimson light suddenly burst forth from her body and rapidly spread outward.
In the blink of an eye, it enveloped the grass-covered courtyard and extended to several nearby buildings.
This sudden surge of powerful bloodline aura exploded out of Dugu residence, causing even Ye Yu's Jade Phosphor Poison Serpent Dragon Martial Soul to feel a heavy suppression, as if it was being forced to submit.
Startled and confused, Dugu Bo quickly emerged from his alchemy laboratory.
When he saw the changes occurring around Dugu Yan, his wickedly sharp face was instantly overtaken by intense excitement.
"An Innate Domain! It's an innate domain!"
"Grandfather!"
Seeing her grandfather, Dugu Yan smiled joyfully and greeted him.
"Grandpa Dugu!"
"Senior Poison Douluo!"
The other girls present all stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Little Yu, you helped Yan Yan evolve her Martial Soul again?"
Upon seeing the five-headed form behind Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo turned toward Ye Yu, filled with delight and gratitude.
"We just got lucky in the Slaughter City ."
"Happened to come across a fortuitous encounter that allowed her Martial Soul to evolve."
Ye Yu replied with a light chuckle.
"You rascal, always so modest."
Dugu Bo shook his head with a chuckle.
"This innate domain—I always thought it was just a legend."
"Never thought our Dugu Clan would actually produce a Martial Soul with such a gift."
"They say only the most powerful Martial Souls have the potential to develop it!"
"Innate Domain?"
"Grandfather, Ah Yu… that red light I just released… that was the innate domain?"
After withdrawing the crimson glow, Dugu Yan asked curiously.
When Ye Yu had gone to the Slaughter City, Ning Rongrong had told the rest of the girls about what she'd seen there.
Through understanding the Killing God Domain, Dugu Yan had gained some knowledge about domains, but she still didn't fully understand what exactly an innate domain was.
"That's right."
Ye Yu nodded and explained slowly.
"Among Spirit Abilities, there exists a special category called Domain Spirit Abilities. They typically have powerful effects like boosting your own strength, suppressing enemies, or carrying additional effects."
"Domains are usually considered among the strongest types of Spirit Abilities."
"But an Innate Domain is different. It's a domain that is inherent to the Martial Soul itself—"
"Not acquired through a Spirit Ring, but born from the Martial Soul's evolution."
"Innate Domains not only boost your own strength and suppress your enemies…"
"But their effects grow stronger and more diverse as the Spirit Master becomes more powerful."
"Only top-tier Martial Souls are capable of developing such a power."
"Extremely rare, and incredibly strong."
Later, through her own careful study and refinement, Dugu Yan named her domain:
Crimson Phosphor Domain.
The Crimson Phosphor Domain provided a 10% boost to her overall strength, a 10% suppression to her enemies, and passively applied a fire-poison corrosion effect.
Within the domain, all enemies would suffer from constant fire poison erosion.
Their Spirit Power would ignite and begin to burn continuously.
And once their protective Spirit Power was consumed—
The fire poison would begin corroding their bodies, causing a variety of debuff effects like burning, paralysis, and poisoning.
Taking it all together—
Dugu Yan's Crimson Phosphor Domain was undoubtedly one of the strongest domains in existence!
Who would've thought that not only did her Martial Soul evolve into the Five-Headed Crimson Phosphor Serpent Dragon, she even awakened a legendary Innate Domain.
Seeing this, the other girls were visibly envious—
Especially Huo Wu.
Ye Yu gave a slight smile and turned toward her.
"Huo Wu, come here."
She froze for a moment, then walked over, her heroic and beautiful face tinged with nervous anticipation.
"Master… is something wrong?"
"You've followed me faithfully for over a year now."
"In all that time, you've done well—and you've passed my tests."
"So today, I'll fulfill my promise and grant you the opportunity to evolve your Martial Soul."
With a smile, Ye Yu took out a jade box from his Jade Dragon Bracelet and handed it to her.
"Go on, open it."
Huo Wu, trembling with excitement, opened the box.
Inside was a radiant plant—entirely crimson, with golden-red veins running along its leaves. No flower at the top, but a large cluster of red leaves arranged like a rooster's comb, gently swaying.
"This is the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, one of the most powerful immortal herbs."
"With it, your Fire Shadow Martial Soul should be able to evolve."
Ye Yu explained with a light smile, then began instructing her on how to take it.
"Thank you, Master!"
Holding the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Huo Wu was filled with excitement and joy, nearly overwhelmed with the urge to embrace and kiss Ye Yu on the spot.
But with Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong all present, she restrained herself.
She sat cross-legged and began channeling her Spirit Power into the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
The herb's medicinal essence surged into her body like fire, instantly igniting her entire being.
In that moment, a brilliant crimson-gold light burst out from within her.
Behind her, the Fire Shadow Martial Soul manifested—its form identical to Huo Wu's, but illusory and flickering with spiritual light.
Two yellow and two purple Spirit Rings rose from beneath her feet, encircling her figure.
Under the powerful influence of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower—
The Fire Shadow Martial Soul began to glow with a crimson-gold brilliance.
That radiance coursed through its entire form—
Gradually altering its appearance and stature.
No one knew how much time had passed.
But eventually, the Martial Soul behind her had transformed.
It had become taller, more graceful.
The once fiery-red dress had become a dazzling crimson-gold gown.
Her long, phantom-like red hair now sparkled, adorned with ornate hairpins, jade combs, and other exquisite ornaments.
Her features still resembled Huo Wu—
But now she was even more beautiful, more majestic.
She radiated the aura of a noble empress—
A blazing Flame Empress!