**Chapter 56: Tai Chi Domain**
Domain.
The Tai Chi watermark on the talisman represents the Domain that Gu Ziyi awakened at the same time his Martial Soul recovered.
His Domain is called the Tai Chi Domain. For now, he can only use the first level of his Tai Chi Domain, which can move around four thousand pounds. (E/N: The original said 'can move a thousand pounds with four ounces', but I think the translation is wrong, so I changed it to four thousand pounds, which would be equivalent to 1814.369kg or 1.814369t.)
After expanding the Tai Chi Domain, a force field forms beneath him, creating a Tai Chi image that can redirect attacks.
Even though some powerful soul abilities cannot be completely deflected, they can still be weakened.
It can be said that the two Immortal Herbs are indeed miraculous; their effects are highly beneficial for Soul Masters, especially for him.
However, in the original story, Tang San did not awaken his Tai Chi Domain after consuming these two plants. Gu Ziyi believes that this Tai Chi Domain may be his natural Domain. Since his Tai Chi Domain lacks ice and fire attributes, it was likely awakened due to the two Immortal Herbs he ingested.
It's a pity that the two Immortal Herbs didn't improve his Soul Power level. He's still at Level 20.
Nonetheless, Gu Ziyi was very pleased that his Martial Soul had fully awakened.
"Alright, alright, no matter what happened, as long as Your Highness succeeded!"
Yue Guan was also delighted for Gu Ziyi when he heard this.
He could sense that the Martial Soul in Gu Ziyi's hands was no longer simple. It was no longer the inferior quality it once was, so Gu Ziyi's future training wouldn't be an issue.
Yue Guan and Gu Ziyi had a student-teacher relationship, unlike with Bibi Dong, whom he only taught a bit about plants.
The potential for this boy's future had greatly increased, which was also good for him as a teacher.
"Thanks to the two Elders, I was able to find these Immortal Herbs and complete the evolution of my Martial Soul safely!"
"There are so many Immortal Herbs here, so many in fact, that we should share them with those deserving. I will allow the two Elders to each choose one Immortal Herb for themselves!"
"As for the rest, let's bring them back!"
After Gu Ziyi looked over the remaining Immortal Herbs, he addressed Yue Guan and Gui Mei.
They helped him locate this place, so he wouldn't be stingy with their deserved rewards.
As for the remaining herbs, he certainly couldn't keep them all for himself.
As the personal disciple of the Pope, he had requested that Qian Xunji send people to assist in obtaining these Immortal Herbs, so he must contribute some of them to the Martial Soul Hall.
"Your Highness, are you serious?"
Hearing Gu Ziyi's words, Yue Guan was suddenly taken aback.
He was already thrilled to see so many Immortal Herbs with his own eyes this time around.
However, he would undoubtedly be even more pleased if he could obtain one of these Immortal Plants, particularly the Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum among them, which he desired deeply.
"Of course, Teacher Yue Guan, feel free to choose any. But I think what you may want most is the Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, isn't that right?"
Gu Ziyi smiled calmly.
"That's right; since Your Highness says so, I won't be shy!"
"Thank you for the reward, Your Highness!"
Yue Guan's face flushed slightly, and he was extremely excited.
"Thank you for the reward, Your Highness!" Gui Mei also expressed his gratitude.
Seeing the evolution of Gu Ziyi's Martial Soul, he understood the preciousness of these Immortal Herbs, so his tone was filled with excitement.
"Lao Yue, I'll leave you to choose my Immortal Herb!"
After that, Gui Mei turned around and handed the task of selecting an Immortal Herb over to Yue Guan.
He trusted that his brother would help him choose the one that best suited him.
"Of course, I'll take care of it!"
Upon hearing him, Yue Guan gave the Ghost a knowing wink and replied with a smile.
"Your Highness, I'll also offer you a gift!"
At that moment, Yue Guan suddenly turned to Gu Ziyi and said.
As he spoke, he produced a soul guide device: "This is a soul guide device that can store living creatures. It can be used by Your Highness to store the remaining Immortal Herbs!"
It was an exquisite bracelet-shaped soul guide.
For someone like Yue Guan, who loves flora, a soul guide that can store living things and keep them healthy is a necessity. This soul guide device was also collected by him with great difficulty; it is one of his prized possessions.
"Thank you, Teacher Yue Guan!"
Hearing this, Gu Ziyi accepted it without hesitation.
He also had a soul guide given to him long ago by Qian Xunji, but the one he possessed could not accommodate living creatures.
"Old Ghost, this 'Crimson Underworld Flower' matches very well with your Martial Soul. You can take this one for yourself!" (E/N: Fictitious name, I couldn't find any with the name 'Flower from the other side of the underworld', so I renamed it to 'Flower of the Crimson Underworld'.)
Seeing Gu Ziyi accept his gift, Yue Guan felt a slight pang in his heart but quickly turned and chose an Immortal Herb for Gui Mei.
It was a blood-red flower nearby with a beautiful yet somewhat sinister appearance.
"This is a Crimson Underworld Flower. Old Ghost, you need to use your blood as a guide when harvesting it. Only after it drinks the blood can you remove it from the soil."
Yue Guan also explained the harvesting method to Gui Mei.
Many of these Immortal Herbs require specific harvesting techniques. If done incorrectly, the Immortal Herb would be destroyed.
Without saying much, the Ghost approached the Crimson Underworld Flower, pricked his finger, and fed it his blood.
He didn't pick it until the flower had consumed enough and was fully nourished.
"Old Ghost, you should absorb it first; I'll stand guard while you do!"
Seeing his actions, Yue Guan insisted.
After harvesting the Immortal Herb, it was naturally best to absorb it as quickly as possible unless it was stored in a soul guide that could preserve its vitality.
"No need to rush!"
The Ghost responded mildly and then imitated Gu Ziyi's example, beginning to refine the Crimson Underworld Flower.
Of course, he didn't dive into the spring at the center of the Yin-Yang Ice and Fire Pool.
Even from outside the spring, he could sense the terror emanating from the pool. The chaotic water of the spring was not something anyone could approach.
"Teacher Yue Guan, watch over Senior Ghost while he refines; I'll gather the remaining Immortal Herbs!"
After Gu Ziyi informed Yue Guan, he proceeded to harvest the other Immortal Herbs.
Silk Velvet Tulip, the Immortal Herb that could help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, captured.
Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, the Immortal Herb that could resolve the defects of the Evil Fire Phoenix, taken.
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One by one, the Immortal Herbs from the original story were collected and stored by Gu Ziyi.
There were also several Immortal Herbs that hadn't appeared in the original story, but they had achieved the level of Immortal Herb. Gu Ziyi collected them all without exception.
In any case, Tang San likely would have picked them without leaving a single one for Dugu Bo afterward.
In the end, apart from the Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, which wasn't picked for obvious reasons, only the Lovesickness Heartbroken Red remained—the queen of all flowers.
Its harvesting method was the most unique, requiring one to accept its test.
Gu Ziyi attempted to drop a bit of his blood onto it, and suddenly images of Tang Yuehua and Bai Lu's long legs came to mind, followed closely by the adorable and wild Bibi Dong!
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(End of Chapter)
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N/E: My dear readers, the second chapter ends in the next chapter, when he returns to the Martial Soul Hall.
I thought about naming it 'A New Page of Life' or 'A New Talent', I don't know what you think? Do you have a better idea?
The next volume is not going to have anything remarkable, we are still about 20 chapters away from the Soul Masters Competition, where the fourth chapter will be 'Soul Masters Competition'.