Having decisively defeated the offspring of the three Giants, Ye Chen's fame instantly resounded throughout the nine hundredth layer.
The nine hundredth layer gathered numerous super Heaven's Prides from vast domains like the Southern Wasteland, including many Imperial Sons and Giant offspring. At this moment, their gazes toward Ye Chen held a trace more wariness.
Although they all firmly believed in their own invincibility, facing Ye Chen who had so thoroughly suppressed three Giant offspring, they couldn't help but feel a certain pressure.
After suppressing the three Giant offspring, Ye Chen also claimed that Divine City. It was a Divine City forged from countless divine materials, possessing immense growth potential. It had been bestowed upon Long Yuan by that Supreme Giant of the Extreme Southern Sea, intended for Long Yuan to refine into his own unique Origin Divine City, which could eventually evolve into an immortal Imperial City as he proved his Dao and became an Emperor.
But now, it had been shattered by Ye Chen and seized.
After Long Yuan regained consciousness, he was furious, yet utterly helpless, for his very life was now in the other's hands.
The same went for Dwarf King Tiesuo and Xuan Yi.
They had all been suppressed by Ye Chen alone, unable to escape, left in bitter humiliation.
Ye Chen thoroughly plundered all three of them. As Giant offspring, they were naturally quite wealthy, but to preserve their lives, they quickly offered up everything they had, left with nothing but their undergarments.
Although Ye Chen very much wanted to kill them, the Zhenyu Imperial Son persuaded him to let them go. Ultimately, these three were no ordinary individuals; their fathers were all Supreme Giants of their respective domains.
Offending one Giant was one thing, but offending three Giants, especially from other domains, would bring considerable pressure even upon the Zhenyu Great Emperor.
As for the three Giant offspring losing all their divine treasures, it was believed those three Giants wouldn't intervene. Such conflicts among the younger generation were beneath their level to participate in, unless it concerned life and death.
"Brother Zhenming, you refine this Divine City," Ye Chen said, handing the Divine City's origin core to the Zhenyu Imperial Son. Though the city was shattered, it could be repaired.
The Zhenyu Imperial Son immediately waved his hands in refusal. "I cannot. It's far too precious."
This Divine City had been personally forged by the Supreme Giant of the Extreme Southern Sea for Long Yuan. One could imagine it was no ordinary Divine City, possessing immense growth potential and incalculable value, enough to stir the hearts of even Emperor-level figures.
Ye Chen said, "The Divine City is useless to us flesh body cultivators. It's only useful for you."
In the end, the Zhenyu Imperial Son accepted it, silently acknowledging this favor from Ye Chen in his heart.
Long Yuan, Tiesuo, and Xuan Yi, the three Giant offspring, left filled with rage, causing quite a stir.
After the Zhenyu Imperial Son and the others finished healing their injuries, they reappeared on the nine hundredth layer.
Now, no one dared to provoke them. They looked at Ye Chen as if gazing upon a Great Demon God, not daring to meet his eyes, fearing they might incur this Great Demon God's displeasure.
Naturally, there were still a few individuals who believed their own strength was exceptional, capable of suppressing Giant offspring just like Ye Chen. They felt no fear, instead watching Ye Chen with keen interest, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
"Esteemed sir, my master invites you to share a cup of wine."
At that moment, a Divine King appeared, but he was merely a servant, delivering a message on someone else's behalf.
"Very well."
Ye Chen did not refuse. Along with the Zhenyu Imperial Son and the others, he followed the Divine King to a private chamber on the nine hundredth layer.
Upon entering the chamber, they discovered it contained its own vast space, like a paradise. Divine halls and pavilions floated amidst the scenery, divine islands drifted, and immortal waterfalls cascaded—a breathtakingly beautiful scene. A handsome young man sat alone by a lakeside pavilion, pouring wine for himself. A third eye was visible on his forehead.
"Young Master Tiancheng!"
Seeing this handsome youth, the Zhenyu Imperial Son was slightly startled.
Clearly, from his tone, this Young Master Tiancheng's identity was extraordinary.
The Zhenyu Imperial Son transmitted a message to Ye Chen and the others: "This is Young Master Tiancheng, the offspring—and only son—of a Supreme Giant from the Nine Dao Domain. His status is far more noble than that of ordinary Giant offspring. He also has a glorious record of defeating other Giant offspring. He is not to be underestimated."
Everyone was solemn. They hadn't expected this Young Master Tiancheng to have such an astonishing background.
As the only son of a Supreme Giant, he was undoubtedly superior to other Giant offspring in every aspect. Many Giants had multiple offspring, so the cultivation resources they received were naturally divided, unlike Young Master Tiancheng who enjoyed all resources alone.
Seeing Ye Chen and the others arrive, the handsome youth revealed a smile, rising to his feet. "Please, everyone, have a seat."
As Ye Chen and his companions sat down, an exceptionally beautiful and stunning woman appeared. Surprisingly, she was also a Divine King, yet she served as a maid, brewing tea for Ye Chen and the others, demonstrating an extremely high level of hospitality.
Ye Chen looked at this Young Master Tiancheng. "For what important matter has Your Excellency invited us here?"
Young Master Tiancheng smiled. "Your Excellency speaks too seriously. This Young Master invited you here simply to make your acquaintance. Especially someone of Your Excellency's caliber—a divine and heroic talent possessing a peerless, matchless flesh body, exceedingly rare in this era. Not just in the Southern Wasteland, but even within the Boundless Realm, such a thing is incredibly rare. I have long heard that in the Southern Wasteland, there was an Emperor who proved his Dao through his flesh body, named Xumo. I wonder what relationship Your Excellency has with the Wasteland Desert Great Emperor?"
Hearing this, the Heaven's Prides from the Zhenyu Imperial Domain were greatly surprised. They hadn't expected Young Master Tiancheng to know of the Wasteland Desert Great Emperor's existence.
After all, the Wasteland Desert Great Emperor was only famous within the Southern Wasteland, and the Southern Wasteland was considered a backwater compared to the Boundless Realm. Most people there only knew of a few Supreme Giants at most; even many Emperor-level figures might not necessarily know. That this Young Master Tiancheng knew indicated he was not simple.
Ye Chen's expression remained unchanged, calm as he replied, "I never expected Young Master Tiancheng to know of the Wasteland Desert Great Emperor. I am truly flattered. That is correct; I have received the Wasteland Desert Great Emperor's legacy."
"Indeed," Young Master Tiancheng smiled slightly. "No wonder Your Excellency's flesh body is so peerless, sweeping aside three Giant offspring. So you are the Wasteland Desert Great Emperor's successor. However, although the Wasteland Desert Great Emperor proved his Dao and became an Emperor through his flesh body, in his youth, I'm afraid even he could not be compared to Your Excellency."
Ye Chen raised his eyes to look at Young Master Tiancheng. "Young Master Tiancheng jests. The Great Emperor in his youth was far more formidable than I. I am merely curious: why have you asked us to come? As the saying goes, one does not visit the Three Treasures Hall without a purpose. I find it hard to believe you simply invited us here for tea."
A flicker of surprise crossed Young Master Tiancheng's face. He then clapped his hands lightly and chuckled. "Your Excellency truly lives up to being a heaven-endowed talent. In truth, this invitation is on the orders of my master. I am specifically inviting Your Excellency to join us and become my master's follower."
Hearing this, the Zhenyu Imperial Son and the others showed little anger. Instead, they were astonished.
Who was Young Master Tiancheng? His status was in no way inferior to Giant offspring like Long Yuan, Tiesuo, or Xuan Yi. Yet, from his words, he was actually someone's follower, and now he was inviting Ye Chen to join as a follower as well.
One could imagine that this mysterious master was absolutely extraordinary. Otherwise, having witnessed Ye Chen's strength firsthand, Young Master Tiancheng would not have still invited him to become that master's follower.
It could only mean one thing: that master's strength was incomparably powerful. Young Master Tiancheng even believed he was far stronger than Ye Chen.