"Han Xuanji..."
Song Tiancheng took a deep breath, his voice carrying a hint of anticipation: "In today's battle, regardless of the outcome, I will not hold back. You, too, must do the same."
This time, his aura was completely different from before. The peaceful and indifferent demeanor from moments ago had vanished, replaced by a near-fanatical Battle Intent.
He slowly spread his hands apart, pulling strands of cyan thread from between his ten fingers.
These threads intertwined in the air, subsequently transforming into a massive net that enveloped the surrounding ten miles.
This was not an ordinary thread of Spiritual Qi, but a "Dao Net" condensed from his Dao Laws; every single thread represented the extension of a specific Dao Law.
"This technique is called the Heavenly Net Dao Domain."
Song Tiancheng's voice echoed through the forest, unhurried and revealing a hint of pride.
Clearly, he was very confident in this technique.
In the Void Realm, countless mysterious trajectories began to appear.
Each trajectory represented a wisp of the power of Dao Laws, intertwining with one another and constantly generating new changes.
Han Xuanji stood where he was, making no move to dodge.
He could clearly feel that those Dao Law trajectories were altering the fundamental rules of this area.
The generative power of Wood and Creation was amplified, the circulation speed of the Five Elements was accelerated, and even the space itself became slightly more viscous, making any movement require more effort.
It had to be said, this place was indeed Song Tiancheng's "home turf."
"Four-Fold Heavenly Net Dao Domain."
"This is already my limit."
Han Xuanji raised an eyebrow slightly, sensing that this technique was no simple matter.
Such profoundness likely meant it was a Saint-rank Dao technique mastered by his opponent.
On the high platform, the gazes of those important figures became even more focused.
"I didn't expect that Song Tiancheng, while in the Eternal Dao Lord Realm, could successfully execute a Saint-rank Dao technique after comprehending it."
"Not only that, but the level of mastery is likely quite high."
The weakest among those on the high platform were experts at the Eternal True God level, yet not even all of them had mastered Saint-rank ultimate techniques.
One could imagine just how terrifying Song Tiancheng's talent was.
To achieve this at the Eternal Dao Lord Realm, Song Tiancheng's Comprehension Ability had already surpassed the category of "Genius" and was enough to be described as a "Prodigy."
Even Elder Meng could not help but be moved.
Was this not the embryo of a Saint Domain?
The greatest difference between an Eternal Saint and those below the Eternal Saint level was not merely the gap in cultivation, but a qualitative change in the degree of comprehension of Dao Laws.
An Eternal Dao Lord, at best, only had a preliminary comprehension of the Eternal Great Dao, mastering crude powers of the rules of heaven and earth, integrating them into their Spiritual Qi to form unique styles of Eternal Spiritual Qi, each with its own merits.
An Eternal True Lord, in reality, used Dao Laws as a foundation to condense unique powers of Law into their Spiritual Qi, transforming it into Eternal True Essence.
An Eternal True God, meanwhile, integrated the power of Law into their Physical Body and Divine Soul, unifying the three so that all great power returned to the self.
But a Saint truly "masters" Dao Laws, condensing a Saint Domain; once deployed, it is a matter of controlling the universe alone, touching upon the power of the Origin.
Within that domain, the will of the Saint is the will of heaven and earth.
The Heavenly Net Dao Domain that Song Tiancheng executed, although merely an embryo of a domain, with a range of no more than ten miles, was far from sufficient in power.
However, the profoundness contained within already surpassed what ninety percent of Eternal True Lords could achieve.
To be able to achieve this at the Eternal Dao Lord stage, this person's Comprehension Ability was truly worthy of the evaluation he received from the outside world.
Elder Meng had originally favored Han Xuanji, but now he was moved by the talent displayed by Song Tiancheng.
Song Ling sat in his seat, the smile on the corners of his lips deepening.
This was the moment he had been waiting for; Song Tiancheng had lain dormant for thousands of years and had finally revealed his true trump card at this Law Conference.
A Four-Fold Heavenly Net Dao Domain, an embryo of a Saint Domain—such a performance was enough to make everyone present shut their mouths.
Even if he lost in the end, Song Tiancheng had already proven his worth.
He was definitely stronger than a Way of Laws Cultivator like Han Xuanji who only knew how to use brute force.
On the viewing stands, the discussions of the audience had quieted down significantly.
After Song Tiancheng's Dao Domain expanded, the image on the light screen became even more complex.
Ordinary Cultivators found it difficult to understand the intricacies within.
Yet even through the light screen, this power was enough to inspire awe in people.
Furthermore, many had already noticed the change in Han Xuanji's expression, and many on the high platform were moved and conversing.
This also served as side evidence of Song Tiancheng's strength.
Meanwhile, Han Xuanji's perception slowly spread out within the Dao Domain, taking each of those mysterious Dao Law trajectories into his mind one by one.
"So that's how it is."
Han Xuanji nodded inwardly.
Song Tiancheng's Dao Domain was, in essence, simulating the operational logic of a Saint Domain.
Using Dao Laws as warp and weft, and Spiritual Qi as pen and ink, it outlined a temporary "heaven and earth" in the Void Realm.
In this heaven and earth, the opponent undoubtedly held a tremendous advantage.
Although the range was small and the consumption great, the exquisiteness within was enough to move any Way of Laws Cultivator.
In an instant, the Dao Domain had completely enveloped Han Xuanji.
Those cyan threads intertwined and wrapped around him like an invisible giant net, attempting to invade his body.
Had it been any other Cultivator with an insufficiently stable dao foundation, they would likely have been suppressed by the opponent long ago.
But Han Xuanji was different.
The moment his Profound Heaven Power came into contact with those threads, it spontaneously began to circulate, decomposing the invading power.
It was like a stone sinking into the ocean, not stirring up even a ripple.
Song Tiancheng's Dao Net continued to extend within his body, constantly being worn away by the Profound Heaven Power, and constantly condensing anew.
That process was like pouring water into the ocean—a drop in the bucket.
No matter how much was poured in, the surface of the sea would not rise.
Song Tiancheng sensed this unprecedented situation, and his brows furrowed slightly.
He hadn't used the Heavenly Net Dao Domain against enemies many times, and this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
The Dao Law powers within Han Xuanji's body were like a bottomless ocean; every inch the Dao Net touched was being worn away by him, making it impossible for him to see through it at all.
"Forget it."
Song Tiancheng took a deep breath and increased his output of Spiritual Qi.
Even though the concentration of Spiritual Qi here was extremely high, such consumption could not be sustained for long.
He knew well that if he wanted to win, he could not let Han Xuanji get close to him.
If it came to a head-on collision, no matter how profound his Dao Law power was, he would be beaten down with a single punch.
In the forest, Song Tiancheng's defensive posture changed again.
He slowly brought his hands together in front of him, interlaced his fingers, and formed a complex hand seal.
Under the guidance of his hand seal, those intertwined trajectories in the Dao Domain suddenly contracted, shrinking from a giant net covering a radius of ten miles into a massive cage several yards wide.
During the contraction, the pressure within the Dao Domain rose exponentially, like a giant net tightening, leaving the prey with nowhere to escape.
The cyan light within the Dao Domain suddenly became brighter, and the circulation speed of those trajectories accelerated by a few notches.
All four layers of power of the Heavenly Net Dao Domain were released, pressing down on Han Xuanji like an invisible mountain.
In the Void Realm, those trajectories intertwined even more densely and complexly, as if attempting to weave the entire heaven and earth into this giant net.
Han Xuanji's robes moved slightly, as if blown by an invisible wind; the massive pressure did not cause any substantial impact on him.
After all, his dao foundation was even stronger than his opponent's.
This technique might suffice to bully other Way of Laws Cultivators, but trying to use it against him was wishful thinking.
However, Han Xuanji was not in a hurry to strike.
His expression remained calm, but deep within his eyes, a glimmer of light was circulating.
His robes fluttered violently under the pressure, but his figure remained completely motionless.
Suddenly, Han Xuanji's heart stirred slightly, and a flash of inspiration struck.
He had gained some realization.
"I think I understand."