**Chapter 17: Exhausted Soul Power**
Boom—
Gu Ziyi's words suddenly exploded in Tang Yuehua's mind like thunder.
Before hearing his analysis, she might not have thought so deeply about the problem of her inability to practice, nor had she ever considered that it could be due to her own Domain.
But after listening to Gu Ziyi's analysis and recalling the situation during her cultivation attempts, everything he said was starting to make sense to her.
"Yes, that's it, it has to be that..."
"My situation is exactly as you described..."
Tang Yuehua's delicate face flushed with excitement. She tightly grabbed one of Gu Ziyi's arms with both hands and exclaimed enthusiastically, squeezing him into a hug.
As for Tang Yuehua's Innate Domain, it was automatically deactivated because she was too excited.
She couldn't even calm her own soul now, so how could she perform this feat for others?
"I know you're excited, but don't get too excited just yet!"
"This is only a possibility. It might have nothing to do with the Innate Domain. You might simply be unable to achieve the unity of human consciousness with the Martial Soul!"
Gu Ziyi gently patted Tang Yuehua's small hand with his free one, trying to calm her down.
"...Okay!"
After hearing him advise her to stay calm, since it was not yet certain if this was the problem, Tang Yuehua visibly calmed down a bit.
"Yes, cousin, please don't get too excited!" Bai Lu quickly added after hearing his words.
Although she had also gotten very excited after Gu Ziyi's analysis and thought that what he said was very reasonable, she didn't want Tang Yuehua to get her hopes too high, fearing that if she were disappointed again, her cousin would fall into even deeper depression.
"If my cousin really can't practice because of issues with her Domain, what should we do now?"
Bai Lu then asked Gu Ziyi hurriedly.
She didn't know what else to do at that moment and thought it would be better to ask Gu Ziyi directly for a solution.
"Of course, we need to find a way to eliminate the influence of the Domain!"
Gu Ziyi explained and then elaborated to Tang Yuehua: "How well do you control your Domain? Can you transfer it from your Martial Soul to other parts of your body? Or outside of it?"
"I... I don't know. I can only activate the Domain right now, and it's difficult to control it precisely!"
After hearing Gu Ziyi's questions, Tang Yuehua looked unsure: "I'll try now!"
Taking a deep breath to focus, Tang Yuehua closed her eyes and carefully felt her Martial Soul, specifically her Domain.
Gu Ziyi and Bai Lu watched nervously from the side as Tang Yuehua tried.
Tang Yuehua's delicate brows furrowed, clearly trying to accomplish something.
"...No, it can't be done at all!"
After a while, Tang Yuehua opened her eyes and said with a defeated expression.
Then she explained in more detail why she couldn't see any hope and felt unable to do anything to move her Domain.
"...Well, that's to be expected. Your mental power is still too weak. If you could transfer the Domain, that wouldn't be what's hindering your cultivation!"
Gu Ziyi crossed his arms and looked at the defeated Tang Yuehua, continuing to comfort her: "If that's the case, let's think of other solutions!"
"Hmm..." Tang Yuehua quickly nodded when she heard this, then looked at Gu Ziyi expectantly.
With him in front of her, she didn't want to think for herself anymore about other solutions. She thought she could simply leave that task to Gu Ziyi.
He didn't disappoint Tang Yuehua or Bai Lu and quickly continued: "Since you can't transfer your Innate Domain, just render it useless!"
"What do you mean by that?"
Tang Yuehua and Bai Lu asked together after hearing Gu Ziyi's words.
"Keep using your Domain until your Soul Power is completely exhausted!"
"Your Domain must use Soul Power to function, but if you no longer have any Soul Power, the Domain should stop exerting influence over you, and then you can try cultivating again!"
Gu Ziyi spoke with a serious expression.
"Oh..."
"That..."
Upon hearing Gu Ziyi's words, Tang Yuehua and Bai Lu were shocked.
It turned out there was such a path as well, and it seemed easy to implement.
At that moment, the two girls looked at Gu Ziyi and felt like there was a radiant light around him, making him seem incredibly dazzling.
"I... I'll try..."
Tang Yuehua's excited voice trembled, and she could hardly wait to give it a shot.
Buzz—
After making her decision, Tang Yuehua summoned her Martial Soul again and immediately activated her Domain.
Inside Tang Yuehua's Domain, Gu Ziyi once again felt the sensation of being purified.
He and Bai Lu then watched her silently, feeling the relaxation that the Domain provided.
In this calm state of mind, Gu Ziyi's thoughts were clearer than ever.
He thought that, aside from the method Tang Yuehua was currently using, there were other ways.
One option was to find ways to enhance her mental power.
Some Soul Bones on the Douluo Continent also had the effect of improving a Soul Master's mental power.
And of course, there were the Immortal Herbs.
It might not even be necessary to have an Immortal Herb that specifically enhances mental power; some other Immortal Herb might directly solve Tang Yuehua's problem.
After all, they are Immortal Herbs!
However, regarding the Immortal Herbs, Gu Ziyi chose not to mention them for now.
Time continued to pass within Tang Yuehua's Noble Circle.
Gu Ziyi and Bai Lu weren't anxious at all, as they remained within the Domain.
After a while, Tang Yuehua's face grew pale.
It was obvious that maintaining her Domain was very exhausting for her.
And depleting one's Soul Power is no easy feat; it's quite painful to achieve.
After a while, Tang Yuehua's face became even paler, and her delicate face was covered in a fine sheen of sweat, making the two watching feel pity for her.
Seeing her cousin in this state, Bai Lu couldn't help but want to step forward and support her.
It was Gu Ziyi who stopped Bai Lu just in time, shaking his head to hold her back.
If she were to approach and touch Tang Yuehua at this moment, she would likely disrupt her Domain, making all of Tang Yuehua's efforts futile.
Understanding his gesture, Bai Lu could only endure.
Buzz—
Finally, after ten more seconds, the Domain surrounding them collapsed automatically, and Tang Yuehua's body wobbled as she fell backward onto the ground.
Fwoosh~
Bai Lu's figure flashed as she rushed over to catch Tang Yuehua, supporting her so she wouldn't fall.
"Cousin..."
After catching her, Bai Lu quickly called out to Tang Yuehua.
"I'm... I'm fine..."
With Bai Lu's help, Tang Yuehua barely stood up and responded weakly to her call.
"How are you? Did you manage to exhaust your Soul Power?"
Gu Ziyi's eyes also flashed with a hint of concern for her, but what worried him most was whether Tang Yuehua had depleted her Soul Power.
"...Yes!"
She looked at him, a smile of self-satisfaction after all the hard work appearing at the corner of her lips.
"Do you still have the strength to continue? How about resting a bit and trying cultivation after you've recovered!"
Gu Ziyi smiled back.
"...No, I want to try now!"
Tang Yuehua shook her head and spoke weakly, but with determination.
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(End of Chapter)
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N/E: Sorry for the delay today, I was late due to today's busy schedule. My cousin was hospitalized and I had to take my mother to be with her at the hospital. Besides, I had a dentist appointment and forgot how far and long it is there. I'm finishing editing the second chapter for today, I'll be sending it soon.