Chapter 97: The Birth of the Life-and-Death Domain

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A Gift from the Villain System

As the golden decree from the Celestial World vanished into the heavens, Lucian felt an eerie stillness descend upon him.

Then—

Ding!

The Villain System's voice resonated within his mind.

[Congratulations! You have unlocked a Unique Ability: Life-and-Death Domain.]

[Description: A stationary domain that allows the user to control all life and death within its boundaries. Trees, plants, and spirits can be given new life, while intruders can be killed in seconds. The domain starts at 2 meters in radius but expands by consuming slain beings.]

Lucian's eyes gleamed.

This was not just a power.

It was absolute authority over life and death.

He clenched his fist, feeling the domain's energy condense around him. The space within a two-meter radius turned ashen and lifeless, but as he focused, a single dying tree nearby burst into full bloom, its leaves glowing with ethereal light.

"Interesting. I can choose what thrives and what perishes."

A sinister smile formed on his lips.

If he cultivated this power enough, he could turn an entire battlefield into his kingdom of death.

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The First Test: A Foolish Challenger

Before Lucian could fully grasp his newfound ability, a gold-armored warrior descended from the skies, his presence radiating divine authority.

"Lucian Valcrest! Your defiance ends now!"

The first envoy of the Celestial World had arrived.

He wielded a golden halberd burning with divine flames, his very presence causing weak cultivators to tremble.

Name: Seraphiel of the Holy Flame

Cultivation: Peak Immortal Lord

Affiliation: Celestial World

Lucian, however, remained unmoved.

With a single step, he activated his Life-and-Death Domain.

The air around him turned ice-cold, an invisible pressure descending upon Seraphiel as soon as he stepped within the 2-meter radius.

Lucian smirked. "Let's see how long you last."

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