Domain Rank
After 1 to 9 Star Rank Cultivation, next would be Domain Rank.
Domain Rank cultivation was a very tough level of cultivation that was not easy to achieve compared to other Rank.
To achieve Domain Rank cultivation, one must first understand one's own capabilities and concepts of their power. They must also be able to create their own domain borders and become king of their domain.
A domain was a personal realm created and controlled by a Domain Rank cultivator. Within this space, the cultivator held absolute authority.....which was precisely what Asher Eli had done when he confronted the swarms of humanoid monsters.
Not many people could enter Domain Rank and even if they did enter it wasn't easy to raise their strength in that realm. Surprisingly, transitioning from Domain Rank to Monarch Rank was relatively more accessible than progressing from Star Rank to Domain Rank.
In the event that two Domain Rank cultivators were to engage in combat, the outcome would hinge upon their elemental affinities and the size of their respective domains.
"Domain Rank!!" Amber mumbled as she squinted her eyes to avoid the burst of mana releasing from Alexander.
Due to the holy mana, the Dungeon Walker had already pushed back and growled at Alexander, rubbing its right hand which had been burned.
"Were you scared now?" Alexander had asked in a provoking tone.
"Grrrrr."
"How dare you hurt my friends?" Alexander had shouted, looking at the others, who were awed by his talent.
'Yes, Look at me....I am your saviour' Alexander thought, 'Tsk, that Oliver is the one boy here' Alexander wished only girls were present to witness his historic deed since in the past only one Dungeon Walker had killed.
And what's more, Alexander was ready to record his deed in case that monster blocked the view of outward people.
'Well, as long as these fellows saw my victorious deeds, they will spread it....I just hoped those three girls were present to see me instead of running away..sigh' Alexander mumbled inwardly.
"What are you daydreaming!!"
Alexander was so focused on his thoughts that he didn't notice the Monster until it was right in front of him but he wasn't surprised as the Monster's gauntlets swung towards his face.
Just about hit him, when,
'Tsk'
/Domain/
A large magic circle appeared under his feet. It extended outwards, growing larger and larger until it reached a diameter of 10 meters.
The monster's hand was just inches from Alexander's face when it suddenly vaporized.
'Thud'
The monster's gauntlet fell to the ground, its hand vaporized. It felt a wave of dread wash over it as it jumped back far from Alexander, its eyes wide with fear.
"What scared now?" Alexander asked in a haughty tone, his sword drawn.
"ggrrrr" The monster snarled, but it didn't move. It understood that it was no match for 'Holy Power' so it looked at others and a cliche idiot appeared in its mind.
Alexander's face turned vigilant when he noticed the Dungeon Walker moving towards the others. He thought to himself, 'Seriously?'
The Dungeon Walker was just about to grab Amber when its hand passed through her. It seemed surprised by this, but it didn't give up. It targeted the nearby Eva, but again, its hand passed through her.
"Illusion!!"
Dungeon Walker turned even angrier when it saw Amber had already taken Eva, Oliver and Arlyne to Alexander's side leaving the illusion of them as decoys.
Amber wasn't an idiot as her talent implies she knew the moment Alexander entered the domain rank they had a 90% chance of defeating the Dungeon walker so without hesitation she took Eva who was trying to grip her life.
She glanced at the other two humans who hated Fallens but she thought Alexander wouldn't like it if she saved her own so she took them along.
Unconscious Arlyne didn't react while Oliver clearly hesitated to accept Amber Fox, A Fallen's help.
The holy element always repels the Dark element no matter how powerful one could be.
The Dark element tries to absorb other elements and change them into itself, while the holy element tries to repel all dark elements.
The weaker domain should have been weakened however in this situation, Alexander's small holy domain was able to repel the monster's big dark domain because Alexander's holy element is more powerful than the dark element....no, more like his body condition that no one knows except him, Alysia, Lilith and Adriana.
The monster's dark domain was unable to penetrate Alexander's holy domain, and so its power was reduced before the stones could reach them.
Then suddenly,
'chuck'
A small throwing knife slashed its neck leaving a deep cut and....not able to heal.
It looked at the source and saw the surge of holy energy from Alexander's small holy domain then wrapped around Amber's throwing knives that were directed at Dungeon Walker.
'Then let's finish them off first' With that thought Dungeon Walker, its hand finally healed, took action.
Everyone turned vigilant, knowing that it was after Amber.
Amber realized what it was thinking and smiled lightly. She had anticipated this move. She would use herself as bait while Alexander finished it off.
The Dungeon Walker lunged at Amber, its massive hand outstretched.
Amber smiled lightly when she saw the monster appear in front of her illusion.
Alexander saw his chance and took it.
"Finish it off Alex--huh?" Just as she prepared for victory, Alexander was shot by an arrow.
'ssshhkk'
'Chukkk'
But it didn't stop at one, Rains of arrows shot towards Alexander.
'ssshhkk'
'ssshhkk'
'ssshhkk'
Amber's heart sank when she saw Alexander fall to the ground, pierced by arrows.
Alexander collapsed to the ground, clutching his wounds, it took a moment to understand what happened, 'How? Who' he thought as he looked at the source.
"A-Alysia???"
With her silver eyes, she looked at Alexander with an indifferent gaze as she lowered her bow.
Alexander and screamed inwardly, 'Aah fuck, why bitch? Why? I helped you....This is not in the plot? Why this bitch betrayed us even though I fucking saved that fairy?'
"Just like you said, She was just preticiable" Dungeon Walker smiled with its skinless face.
"...." Alysia didn't respond. She slowly looked at Amber and Rize who were already blown by the Dungeon Walker's fist.
"Truly, you low beings never cease to amaze me...hahaha" Dungeon Walker laughed loudly and took Alexander like a toy.
"...A-Alysia?" Amber muttered in disbelief and betrayal when she saw Alysia kneeling in front of Dungeon Walker.
"....ggrrr" Rize didn't care who betrayed, she stood up with a battered body and looked at the corners of the wall before looking at Amber and saying,
"Ms. Amber Fox, I need your help"
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