"Are there others absorbing the Power of Origin inside this Ice Eye?"

Gong Qing just thought for a moment and reacted.

"Oh, that's normal; it should be the tribute part."

"Tribute?"

Brother Cheng frowned, sensing things aren't that simple.

"What do you mean, given my charisma, who dares demand my tribute?"

Gong Qing looked speechless.

No matter your charisma, your power is the real deal.

"Our Celestial Rainbow Territory is under the jurisdiction of the Scarlet Snow Domain, considered their subordinate."

"Subordinate? Seriously?"

Brother Cheng couldn't stand it.

In his life, he hasn't been anyone's subordinate; he's always been the boss!

"Yeah."

Gong Qing showed a face as if this was common knowledge.

"Our Celestial Rainbow Territory, along with sixteen other territories, belongs to the Scarlet Snow Domain. It's like how below the Celestial Rainbow Territory are nineteen Realms."

Brother Cheng squinted his eyes: "So the Domain Master of the Scarlet Snow Domain can seize the Power of Origin from the lower Ice Eye?"

Gong Qing felt his interpretation might be a bit off.

"It's not really seizing..."

"The strand of origin within this Ice Eye of Celestial Rainbow Territory is actually just one branch of the origin from the Scarlet Snow Domain. They can directly connect to our Ice Eye."

"So, it's only natural for them to ask us to open a passage, so they can absorb some of the origin as tribute."

To her, it's reasonable for a higher level to demand tribute from a lower level.

After all, all domains, territories, and realms are like this.

Everyone is accustomed to it.

Moreover, the Domain Master's power is immense; isn't it natural for the strong to gain more?

However, Brother Cheng wouldn't think like that.

"Open a passage voluntarily, letting them extract?"

"Is this really reasonable?"

He found it inconceivable; this is like being robbed!

Why?

Did the Domain Master of Scarlet Snow Domain create that Origin?

No, right?

The Domain Master just occupied an Ice Eye.

Celestial Rainbow Territory hasn't received any favor from him.

So why would he seize my Power of Origin?

Is it because he has a bigger face?

Lord Jiang certainly wouldn't tolerate this.

Originally, he was quite perfunctory about cultivating at the Ice Eye, not caring much.

Now discovering someone is robbing him, his spirit suddenly lifted.

Once entering the state of Rule Enlightenment, he sensed the aura of origin tendrils and soon found the leaking position.

So, without hesitation, he dashed in to block the breach.

Once blocked, the effect was extraordinarily remarkable.

The Power of Origin on the Celestial Rainbow Territory's side became denser, and the original five-colored light grew more dazzling, even showing the illusion of a sixth color.

Numerous cultivators within the Immortal City immediately sensed this change and went wild with joy.

They didn't know what happened, only feeling their cultivation speed could increase.

This is great news!

And Brother Cheng himself, his speed of Rule Enlightenment increased from over five hundred times to seven hundred times!

"This is the actual origin limit of Celestial Rainbow Territory!"

Brother Cheng was very satisfied.

However, his action angered the Domain Master of Scarlet Snow Domain.

The next moment, a powerful pulling force transmitted from the blocked gap.

The other side wanted to forcibly seize.

But how could Brother Cheng give the other side the chance?

In his own tendril, because of having the Lord's Mark, he could completely seal the gap, disallowing the other side from entering.

Still, he wasn't satisfied.

Since this Ice Eye in Celestial Rainbow Territory counts as a tendril of Scarlet Snow Domain, connecting both sides, it means he can go to the other side!

He simply detached from his tendril, rushed out, and engaged in a new battle for origin outside the gap.

This was practically raiding the other side.

The two sides fiercely attacked and defended around the origin of the Scarlet Snow Domain.

This war, unseen by outsiders, mainly focused on who had deeper Rule Understanding.

Lord Jiang, having reached the Ninth Layer of Ice's Profound Pattern, did not fall behind in this war.

After countless contests, the opposite side finally retreated one step at a time, having to use the domain master mark to block him.

Finally, the formidable Brother Cheng reluctantly retreated.

"You, a nobody, want to snatch mine?"

"Don't you know who I am?"

Luckily, the other side couldn't hear him; otherwise, the Domain Master of Scarlet Snow Domain would be livid.

Such a significant change in origin aura, Gong Qing could certainly perceive.

And first thing, she thought of what happened.

"You didn't drive away the Domain Master, did you?"

Thinking about such a dreadful thing, she instantly panicked.

Brother Cheng saw her excited little eye expression and thought she was just shocked by his feat.

So, he said proudly: "It's just a trivial matter, don't admire me too much; it's what I should do to defend Celestial Rainbow Territory."

Pfff!

Gong Qing almost spat out blood on the spot.

The thing she worried about the most had actually happened.

Oh god, he even dared to provoke the Domain Master...

Wait, how did he do it?

"You actually drove away the Domain Master? Didn't he retaliate?"

"He retaliated, but he lost. In front of me, how could he show off?"

Brother Cheng spoke as if it was expected, while Gong Qing was thoroughly stunned.

"Oh my, the Domain Master is Emperor Realm Fifth Layer, late-stage strength!"

"His understanding of origin rules far exceeds Emperor Realm Fourth Layer several times, how could you possibly, how could you manage such a thing?"

She suddenly thought of something, a spark of hope ignited within.

"Are you hiding your strength? Are you also an Emperor Realm Fifth Layer expert?"

If Lord Jiang was also Emperor Realm Fifth Layer, then there isn't much to fear.

Facing his loyal advisor, Brother Cheng shook his head and honestly replied: "I'm just short of Emperor Realm Third Layer, didn't you see me advance last time?"

"Then how did you win?" Gong Qing was stunned.

Emperor Realm Second Layer actually won against Emperor Realm Fifth Layer?

If this went out, no one would possibly believe it.

Involving the deep-level stuff like Profound Pattern, Brother Cheng wouldn't reveal it.

Then he responded, grinning: "Maybe it's my charisma."

Gong Qing almost collapsed.

"We're doomed, really doomed..."

"What's wrong?"

"He'll definitely seek revenge, definitely!"

Gong Qing seemed somewhat lost, completely unlike her usual calm demeanor.

This was understandable.

The strongest she ever dealt with was a Realm Master; and only days later, she suddenly faced a Domain Lord-level enemy, it was entirely beyond her scope.

"You must lift the blockade and return the origin power to him!"

"Then send someone to the Scarlet Snow Domain to apologize..."

"No!"

She shook her head vigorously, quickly denying her own suggestion.

"No, you must personally go to the Scarlet Snow Domain to beg forgiveness; only this way can gain their pardon."

Brother Cheng listened, looking speechless.

This Military Advisor is clever, but her extremely cautious conservative style is totally unsuitable for him.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

"How can I not worry..."

Gong Qing was practically going mad.