The headquarters of the Giant Elephant Clan was located in the Giant Elephant City. The environment of the Desolate Realm resembled a wilderness, but some clans still preferred to build cities, undoubtedly learning from the outside world.
Giant Elephant City was exceptionally magnificent, constructed with stones unique to the Desolate Realm. The entire city was even more imposing and grandiose than some divine cities in the outside world.
Ye Tian infiltrated Giant Elephant City, preparing to capture the clan leader directly.
However, just as Ye Tian arrived at the residence of the Giant Elephant Clan leader, an unexpected event occurred.
A voice rang in Ye Tian’s ear.
Swoosh! A burly man appeared before Ye Tian.
From his appearance, this man looked similar to a human, but his hands were extremely dark and exuded a metallic sheen.
Ye Tian focused on the man, then used his Copy Talent to check the opponent’s talents.
It was only then that Ye Tian realized this man was not from the Giant Elephant Clan but a member of a tribe called the Mountain Ghost Race.
“Who are you?” Ye Tian asked.
The Mountain Ghost man replied, “I am a rogue cultivator from the Desolate Realm. You can call me Ghost Hand Bone Lord. I am here to capture you. You have some nerve, daring to steal the Zichen Wood from several subordinate clans. You have now offended several Innate Deities. I was hired by one of these Innate Deities solely to capture you!”
“So that’s how it is!” Ye Tian understood. His recent actions had finally attracted the attention of the Innate Deities. While the Innate Deities couldn’t act directly, they could send others.
The Innate Deities had a certain degree of control over the Desolate Realm, making it not difficult to locate Ye Tian. Ghost Hand Bone Lord must have been guided here by an Innate Deity, waiting in ambush.
It was even possible that one or more Innate Deities were watching this place!
“Alien, will you surrender, or shall I make you?” Ghost Hand Bone Lord threatened.
“You are… unqualified!” Ye Tian responded coldly.
“Courting death!” Ghost Hand Bone Lord roared, his hands transforming into black claws, striking fiercely.
From these claws, Ye Tian sensed the aura of an Origin Artifact. Clearly, Ghost Hand Bone Lord had integrated a pair of Origin Artifact claws into his hands and created a powerful claw technique. This claw strike was extremely formidable, comparable to a Universal God’s blow.
If it were any other Planetary System level warrior, they would be unable to withstand this move. But for Ye Tian, Ghost Hand Bone Lord’s strength was only comparable to Divine Lord Jianyu or perhaps slightly stronger but not by much.
Ye Tian could have easily killed him with one strike, but he chose to be discreet, not revealing his true strength, knowing that an Innate Deity might be watching. Revealing his true power could bring genuine danger next time.
There were undoubtedly many incredibly powerful Universal Gods in the Desolate Realm, a force Ye Tian could not contend with. If he exposed his real power, he might provoke those terrifying Universal Gods.
Boom! Ye Tian clashed with Ghost Hand Bone Lord.
He held back most of his power, using just enough to fight on par with Ghost Hand Bone Lord.
Their battle nearly destroyed Giant Elephant City, but under the guidance of Ghost Hand Bone Lord, they moved the fight to the skies above the city, avoiding its destruction.
Ghost Hand Bone Lord dared not destroy Giant Elephant City, knowing the creator of the Giant Elephant Clan wouldn’t spare him lightly.
He was merely a rogue cultivator; his former clan and the Innate Deity he relied on had long perished. With no backing, he dared not provoke an Innate Deity.
Ye Tian deliberately relied on his superior recovery and defensive capabilities to gradually wear down Ghost Hand Bone Lord, continuously wounding him and weakening his state.
After half a day, Ye Tian finally seized an opportunity and severely injured Ghost Hand Bone Lord with one strike.
Immediately, Ghost Hand Bone Lord used a secret technique, transforming into a shadow and quickly escaping.
Ye Tian did not pursue him. Instead, he flew into Giant Elephant City, seized the clan leader of the Giant Elephant Clan, and took the Zichen Wood from them.
Afterward, Ye Tian quickly departed.
In the Desolate Realm, deep in a certain mountain range, Ye Tian established a temporary cave abode to hide.
“Those Innate Deities spying on me should now think my strength is about the same as Ghost Hand Bone Lord’s. Next time, even if they send someone to attack me, at most, they’ll send someone who can kill Ghost Hand Bone Lord. It’s unlikely they’ll immediately send a ridiculously powerful Universal God,” Ye Tian speculated.
Meanwhile, a dozen Innate Deities gathered to discuss Ye Tian.
“Everyone, we used the power of the Desolate Realm to spy on the battle between that alien and Ghost Hand Bone Lord. His strength is formidable. Despite being only at the Planetary System level, he managed to rival Ghost Hand Bone Lord’s combat power and even relied on his superior recovery and defense to drive Ghost Hand Bone Lord away. Such a Planetary System level being in the outside world would undoubtedly be a monstrously talented Child of the Universe, the hope of this generation of cosmic aliens. If we kill such a Planetary System level, those aliens would certainly be heartbroken!”
“Yes, we must kill that alien, but Ghost Hand Bone Lord’s strength is insufficient. Who should we send?”
“Send those of the Upper Clans!”
The Upper Clans were created by powerful Innate Deities and were more perfect, possessing the potential to become Universal Gods, unlike the lower clans. The beings of the lower clans struggled to birth Universal God-level powerhouses due to their lack of perfection, potential, and talent.
“Finding someone from the Upper Clans will be costly. We also need to hire a Universal God to ensure success. Getting a powerful Universal God to act will be expensive, and having a weaker Universal God act is not very reliable!”
“What about the Desolate Demon?” one Innate Deity suggested.
“The Desolate Demon, the most perfect race in the Desolate Realm, can manipulate the power of the Desolate Realm and fight above their level. We only need to find a Universal God-level Desolate Demon. Even if it’s not a very powerful Universal God, with the power of the Desolate Realm, it will be enough to kill that alien. Moreover, Desolate Demons are very combative. Knowing that such a monstrously talented Planetary System level alien has arrived, we might not even need to pay much,” another Innate Deity said.
After some discussion, they decided to summon a Universal God-level Desolate Demon.
A few days passed, and Ye Tian continued to search for the Zichen Wood.
One day, as Ye Tian flew over a mountain range, he suddenly sensed an unusual aura.
A pressure descended upon him.
“They’ve arrived!” Ye Tian’s expression turned slightly grim.
Clearly, an enemy had arrived, and they were extremely powerful.
Boom! A force of heaven and earth pressed down, causing the surrounding space to freeze.
This was not spatial power but a mysterious force affecting the space, causing it to solidify.
“Open!” Ye Tian activated his spatial talent, opposing this force and breaking free from the restraint.
“Impressive. At just the Planetary System level, you managed to break free from my suppression. Those Innate Deities did not lie; your strength is indeed formidable!” A voice said as a young man emerged from the void, smiling at Ye Tian.
Ye Tian looked over and showed a hint of surprise.
“A Desolate Demon!” Ye Tian said calmly.
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