Wind Wolf knew well how terrifying Divine Strength Ants were.
Though Low-level Ferocious Beasts, a single Divine Strength Ant far surpassed a Fire-Spitting Lizard. Even an ordinary Elite Martial Artist couldn't easily handle one.
If ranked among Low-level Ferocious Beasts, Divine Strength Ants would be top ten.
One alone was bad enough, but their numbers overwhelmed, swarming like a tide—enough to defeat Great Martial Artists.
"Wind Wolf, I have my plans and survival means. I'll be fine!" Ye Tian was resolute.
Wind Wolf knew he couldn't dissuade Ye Tian, so he let him go.
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Ye Tian followed his map carefully, heading toward the Divine Strength Ant nest.
He avoided unnecessary fights, evading even though he met over ten Advanced Ferocious Beasts—too strong to fight.
Sometimes he saw Martial Artists fighting, but he didn't help, knowing no gratitude or reward would come.
His only goal was to obtain the Divine Strength and Talent.
After careful movement and using Shadow Talent to avoid danger, Ye Tian finally arrived at the area.
"So many Martial Artists!"
He was shocked.
On a hillside, over a hundred Martial Artists gathered, all at least Elite Martial Artist level; some were probably Great Martial Artists.
"That's Mo Family's people!"
Ye Tian locked eyes on one—Mo En.
He knew Mo En because he had killed Mo En's son, Mo Shaobei, and had researched Mo Family to avoid future trouble.
Mo En was a mid-stage Elite Martial Artist, weak to Ye Tian now, and ranked outside Mo Family's top ten.
Mo En and other Elite Martial Artists respectfully stood behind an old man.
"That elder must be Mo Family's Great Martial Artist Mo Changqing," Ye Tian thought.
He immediately looked away to avoid attracting attention.
"Who's there?"
A cold voice rang out.
"Oh no, I've been discovered!"
Ye Tian was stunned.
Though far away and careful without Shadow Talent, with trees for cover, he still got spotted.
But it wasn't Mo Changqing—it was another elder, unfamiliar and dressed in armor, clearly a Great Martial Artist from the cooperating mid-sized base.
Suddenly, several Elite Martial Artists obeyed this Great Martial Artist's order and swiftly approached Ye Tian.
Ye Tian didn't run; running would imply guilt.
He had no ill intentions and was clear in conscience.
"I'm a Martial Artist from Seaside Base!" Ye Tian declared.
The approaching Martial Artists, hearing this, didn't attack.
"Which family is this Martial Artist from?" the elder frowned.
"Don't know; not from Lin Family."
"Not from Mo Family either."
"No idea…" families shook their heads.
Ye Tian explained honestly, "I'm not from any great family, just completing the Ferocious Beast clearing mission. I came out of curiosity to see the Divine Strength Ant nest."
At that moment, Lin Mingzhi of Lin Family spoke:
"I remember him now. He joined the clearing mission and finished fast. Didn't expect him here!"
Lin Mingzhi recognized Ye Tian because he had tried recruiting him before but was refused.
"Talent is good. So young and already an Elite Martial Artist. He'll stay to handle the Divine Strength Ants!" the elder declared.
Apparently, the elder had mentally scanned Ye Tian's power.
Ye Tian remained calm; he knew hiding his strength from Great Martial Artists was impossible.
"An Elite Martial Artist, this kid…" Lin Mingzhi's face changed dramatically.
He had thought Ye Tian was just a Martial Artist. If he'd known he was an Elite Martial Artist, he would've forced Ye Tian to join Lin Family.
Other families looked at Ye Tian in shock.
Achieving Elite Martial Artist so young meant High-grade Cultivation Talent.
"High-grade Cultivation Talent!"
Several family heads hid their thoughts but schemed secretly.
Ye Tian smirked, sensing hostile intent—especially from Mo Family's Mo Changqing.
"Jealousy breeds hostility."
He had no desire to feud but these families were self-important, fearing competition. They didn't want to witness another powerful family's rise.
He barely cared for Seaside Base and planned to leave it one day with his sister for brr horizons.
Sadly, these families would never understand.
The Great Martial Artist leading the cooperation clearly was in charge here and ordered Ye Tian to stay; no families dared object.
Ye Tian stood silently nearby, waiting.
Suddenly, a figure emerged from the soil and approached the Great Martial Artist:
"Qing Lao, the task is complete!"
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