Douluo Dalu 1: The Tang Family Rebel

"That is true" Ghost Douluo chimed in, "Moreover, the attack power is secondary. The truly terrifying aspect of this plant domain is its potential on the battlefield! It's the ultimate weapon for group battles! With this domain active, any soldiers entering its range will face an endless barrage of plant strikes. Armies become mere ornaments."

Hearing this, Yun Chuan understood the implication behind Ghost Douluo's words. Why would armies become ornaments? Because controlling the plants within the domain to attack others doesn't consume his soul power. In other words, those plants can attack others relentlessly!

Even though the attack power of the plants may not be high and could be easily destroyed by Soul Elders, new plants would quickly grow to replace them, continuously harassing and attacking. This constant assault could trap a soul master within the domain, forcing them to face the relentless plant attacks.

Soul masters have limited soul power, but the incoming plants are endless. If they fail to break out of the domain's 300-meter radius quickly, they will inevitably run out of soul power. When that happens, the soul master will be defenseless!

This is a war of attrition — exhausting the enemy!

From this perspective, Yun Chuan's plant domain is indeed suited for group combat. For instance, on the battlefield, he could deploy his 300-meter-range plant domain. Plants would then grow automatically across the ground, launching overwhelming attacks on the enemy forces. Unless every soldier is a Soul Emperor, they would stand no chance against the onslaught!

Moreover, the plants' attack power within the domain could potentially become stronger. Yun Chuan believed that if he attached a soul ring to his Plant Goddess martial soul, the plants' attacks might increase in power, and the domain's range might extend beyond 300 meters!

Additionally, Yun Chuan felt his understanding of the plant domain was still shallow. There must be other hidden applications of this domain waiting for him to discover and develop!

A colossal beast, emanating a dark soul glow, fell to the ground, barely alive.

It was a golden-haired giant ape, roughly ten meters tall, with bulging muscles exuding terrifying power. Clearly, it was a strength-type soul beast!

"Xiao Chuan, this Golden Giant Ape has just reached 10,000 years. It's perfect for you to absorb," Chrysanthemum Douluo said as he retracted his blade-like aura and turned to Yun Chuan with a warm smile. "Becoming the first to absorb a 10,000-year soul ring as your first ring, you're about to make history on this continent."

"Thank you, Elder Chrysanthemum," Yun Chuan responded politely, taking the long sword handed to him by Bibi Dong. He approached the dying ape, which seemed on the verge of death, and raised the sword high...

"My apologies!" he muttered, then drove the sword deep into the giant ape's eye!

Blood spurted out violently as the beast twitched briefly before going still.

A dark, ominous soul ring rose from its corpse—a 10,000-year soul ring!

Before absorbing it, Yun Chuan glanced back to see Bibi Dong looking at him with loving encouragement. Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo also watched intently, determined not to miss this historic moment!

Taking a deep breath, Yun Chuan summoned his Supreme Clear Sky Hammer martial soul. In a flash of golden light, a small golden hammer, glowing with lightning, flames, and radiant energy, appeared.

The moment Yun Chuan gripped its handle, an overwhelming force caused him to bend forward, and the hammer crashed to the ground.

"Boom!!!!"

The entire Star Dou Forest seemed to quake.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, despite having heard about the hammer's weight beforehand, were stunned by the sheer impact.

Yun Chuan released the hammer and sat cross-legged beside the Golden Giant Ape's corpse. In a meditative posture, he began channeling his soul power to absorb the ominous soul ring, guiding it toward the radiant Supreme Clear Sky Hammer.

Under the watchful eyes of Bibi Dong, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Ghost Douluo, the dark soul ring gradually fused with the glowing hammer.

Meanwhile, Yun Chuan sensed a fierce roar of anger within his consciousness. But his Supreme Clear Sky Hammer emitted a subtle vibration, instantly silencing the roar.

The beast's lingering resentment was effortlessly crushed by the hammer's power, allowing Yun Chuan to absorb the soul ring smoothly.

Yun Chuan even realized that the 10,000-year soul ring wasn't his limit; his body could handle an even higher-level soul ring. Nevertheless, since the absorption was already underway, its slightly lower year count didn't bother him.

Moments later, he opened his eyes, a flash of golden light disappearing into his dark pupils. The process had significantly enhanced his physical condition, giving him the confidence to wield the hammer.

Standing up, Yun Chuan attempted to lift the hammer again, but to his surprise, it remained immovable.

Not giving up, he channeled the hammer's attribute-enhancing power into his body. But the sheer surge of energy almost overwhelmed him, forcing him to stop the infusion.

Realizing his physical body wasn't yet fully compatible with the hammer's power, Yun Chuan resolved to train harder to unlock its potential. Though momentarily disappointed, his determination only grew stronger.