Dragon King of Apocalypse

"So how do I form a spiritual domain?" Questioned Tang Wulin causing Yun Ming to chuckle.

"That's something I can't directly help you with. Unlike the formation of a spiritual core, the formation of a spiritual domain is unique for everyone. But what I can say, is your spiritual domain will be formed by your own body. Meaning if you can form yourself on a spiritual level, the spiritual domain will be formed."Said Yun Ming causing Tang Wulin lips to twitch.

"That tells me nothing."

"I never said it would be easy, now you understand why there are so few who truly understand and were able to form their spiritual domain. The fact, that Xu Xiaoyan was able to form one when she hasn't even trained for over ten years is a miracle."Said Yun Ming with a shake of the head.

It took him twelve years to form his, with him being known as one of the fastest to ever form a spiritual domain. Ha Lousa was considered the fastest to form his, with Xu Xiaoyan coming in after him.

Of course, unbeknownst to Yun Ming and everyone else. The formation of Xu Xiaoyan spiritual domain came mostly from the knowledge of the stars from Zeref.

It was through the method of how most star mages trained, which allowed Xu Xiaoyan to fully understand the priceless treasure within her body.

"Do you have any advice?" Asked Tang Wulin.

"Think of your body as a treasure chest and your spiritual domain is the treasure that is within that treasure chest. But to attain that treasure, you must unlock the lock, that keeps the chest closed."Said Yun Ming causing Tang Wulin to furrow his brow.

"So I must find the key to my body?"

"In a way, yes. But fortunately or unfortunately, unlocking your body may be way harder than others. As I'm sure, you already understand how special and exceptional your body is."Said Yun Ming causing Tang Wulin lips to twitch.

Considering his body has gone through countless refinement and stimulation. He was honestly curious about what type of domain he would be able to form.

As would it be mostly influenced by his bloodline? Or would it be influenced by his Slayer Arts or maybe even his highest mastery?

"Anyway, I'm going now. If you need anything, just come to the tower."Said Yun Ming before he left Tang Wulin room.

'You have any, idea, Old Tang?' Thought Tang Wulin as he was sightly hoping the memories of Tang San could help him.

"Ahh, your father's memories do have some insight into the formation of a domain through your spiritual power." Old Tang's voice rang out causing Tang Wulin to faintly smile.

"Can you tell me about it?"

"Spiritual Domains… Similar to what the Atlas Douluo told you, it is formed from the powers of your body. But it's also more than that, as it's through one's mastery and insights of the natural world. That one can form a small world that solely belonged to one's self!"Said Old Tang with a sigh causing Tang Wulin to furrow his brows.

"Do you mean, that he needs to have a better understanding of the world and its laws?" Zeref's voice rang out.

"Yes and no. As that would be one way, for him to truly form the spiritual domain he needs to pick a path for himself. Unlike most others, you have many paths that you can take."Said Old Tang causing Tang Wulin eyes to widen.

"You mean all my abilities? Slayer Art, Golden Dragon King, Life Goddess, Time Magic, etc. Are all pathways I can take to form and develop my spiritual domain?"

"Yes, but depending on which path you will take? It all depends on your body and the skill you take inspiration from. Maybe it will be a path of time? A path of destruction? Or even a path of nullification? I recommend you not to rush this and take your time."Said Old Tang.

"Of course this doesn't mean you shouldn't try." Said Old Tang before he went silent.

"A path, huh..."Mutter Tang Wulin before he sighed.

"Well, it seems you have one more thing to worry about." Said Zeref with a slight laugh.

"It's not like that is new." Said Tang Wulin.

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After four more days had passed, the next appearance of the abyssal tide came. But to the disappointment of Tang Wulin, it wasn't one that was above a rank two.

"You can still use this opportunity to temper your spearmanship." Old Tang's voice rang out causing Tang Wulin to nod his head.

He knew that only fighting Old Tang wasn't always the best choice, as it's also good for him to fight different opponents.

"Well, either way, At least this will be helpful." Mutter Tang Wulin as he found himself finally reaching the area around the abyssal passage.

More specifically he was heading to the weakest abyssal passage, which was Grade C. From what Cao Dezhi told him, the passages are made up of Grades.

With it going from C up to S.

"So your planning to massacre them all up to Grade S?" Questioned Zang Xin with his lips twitching.

"Pretty much." Said Tang Wulin

"That would be the best way." Said Yue Zhengyu in a thinking posture.

Roar!

In front of all, they were countless abyssal creatures that to the shock of the soldiers in front, were running past them.

"What the hell!"

"Why aren't they fighting! Could it be they trying to invade the barracks!"

"But why now!"

"It doesn't matter, just stop them!"

The Blood God Army soldiers were confused but they still tried killing as many abyssal creatures as they can. But they were too quick and kept on evading them, with some of them already being able to breakthroughs.

"That was quick." Muttered Zang Xin as he saw the ones that got past the soldiers, heading over.

"The Heartless Douluo was right when he said they would come after you." Said Yu Zhengyu as he summoned his martial soul.

Tang Wulin said nothing as charged out with his Golden Dragon Spear, appearing in his hand.

"So are we just going to guard him when he reaches his limit?" Questioned Yue Zhengyu causing Zang Xin to nod his head.

As the first abyssal creatures arrived in front of Tang Wulin, with a single motion, he bisected the first five that was in front of him.

Then he spun his body around before thrusting out his glittering spear, causing holes to appear in the ones behind the first five.

In the first few seconds, these abyssal creatures were killed and devoured by his Golden Dragon Spear. Yet Tang Wulin didn't seem to notice, as his eyes were vacant, as he rushed onward with his glittering spear.

The golden spear pierced through the air, as it stabbed through another abyssal creature. Before transforming into a graceful arc all around Tang Wulin, chopping apart the abyssal creatures that were jumping towards him.

The grey mist of essence flowed, through the air as the abyssal creature's body crumpled before they turned into ghastly mist.

The spear in Tang Wulin's hand was slowly disappearing yet it was still there as if it was becoming one with Tang Wulin.

A golden-red radiance shined as the visible shadow around the Golden Dragon Spear started to grow and become more majestic.

If one was close to Tang Wulin, they could hear the roars of a myriad of mighty dragons as the shadow grew to fifteen meters.

The energy fluctuation from Tang Wulin started to exhibit pride and madness along with tyrannicalness. As he seamlessly weaved through the waves of the abyssal creatures.

"So he achieved it huh. Spear Soul."Said Zang Xin with a sigh of respect and awe.

"He's the third one to reach that level in our group." Said Yue Zhengyu as he knew Na'er and Ye Xinglan were able to reach this state before.

Yet this didn't mean Tang Wulin achievement was any less. As Yue Zhengyu himself has been trying to reach the state of sword soul for so many months and he still hasn't been able to cross the threshold.

Zang Xin and Yue Zhengyu watch as the shadow that was formed from the Golden Dragon Spear sweep through the abyssal creatures.

Tang Wulin moved his spear in a graceful arc, with the shadow cutting apart even move abyssal creatures before he spun around and thrust forward.

As the spear pierces out, the golden-red colored energy shined even more dazzling before it also followed through.

A terrifying and dominating aura reverberated through the air.

As countless streaks of golden-red colored light traveled along the spear path. Puncturing small holes through the abyssal creatures as his spear struck.

The soldiers who were fighting the abyssal creatures were all stunned as they saw the graceful movement of the glittering spear.

They all watched as the goldish-white hair youth instantly tore through the abyssal creatures before making his way past them. As his spear thrust looked akin to lightning bolts as thrust out repeatedly.

The spear went from lightning bolts to a whirlpool filled with Annihilation as it began defending against all of the attacks of the abyssal creatures.

Then that surging whirlpool turned into a thrust that switches to whirling slash that moved all-around Tang Wulin, reducing them to particles.

"Amazing." Mutter Old Tang as he watches Tang Wulin massacre the abyssal creatures,

No one knew better than him, how much effort it took for Tang Wulin to cross into the threshold of Spear Soul.

The number of times, that he kept getting back up to fight him, just to do be knockdown was too many to count.

Yet through all those times, he kept on being able to last a bit longer than before. From him even being unable to last a second to him being able to last a thirty seconds.

And this was just from one week of sparring.

'Even though his skills with the spear his far weaker than mine, his ability to learn, rich experience and instincts are phenomenal. I dare say, it's equal to my true self-cunningness and ability to plan out a whole battle before it even begins.' Thought Old Tang in awe.

Such praise would cause anyone to tremble in joy. Old Tang's true self was none other than the God-King and leader of the Divine Realm Tang San.

Even before he became a God, he was able to create miracles after miracles through his cunningness and ability to plan. These two traits had grown even more after his time in the divine realm.

'Keep going, my boy. Dive deeper and deeper into your spear. Until one day, you can finally reach my level.' Thought Old Tang with an enormous smile.

A glittering spear one strike manifested into hundreds of spears, like numerous raindrops as they pierced through.

With this, the Blood God Army soldiers, Zang Xin and Yue Zhengyu witness a massacre that was accompanied by extraordinary beauty.