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Ye Tianchen wouldn't be so foolish to admit he's Ye Tianchen at this moment. Doing so could very likely incur the attacks of the old fogey from Dingzong and the middle-aged man from the Xinyang family. Although he isn't afraid of them and even has confidence in taking them down while they're injured, after all, this is Penglai Ancient Martial World, where Dingzong and the Xinyang family have strong legacies. If he were to recklessly expose himself like this, he'd be hunted everywhere, which Ye Tianchen couldn't endure. Moreover, a large number of experts from Dingzong and the Xinyang family might be waiting at the ruins of the Taishi family. If they found out he was Ye Tianchen, they would all swarm him. Only a fool would admit it now.

"Old man, throughout my life, I have been upright and I don't make blind analyses. But do you think this kid resembles that Ye Tianchen?" The old man with the pipe stared angrily at Ye Tianchen and said.

"Pah, you can even say such shameless words. You claim to be upright your entire life; who was it that sold fake maps in Linxian City? Who is it that tricked us into coming here? Who made us become stepping stones for opening the formation, the scapegoats? It was you, it was you, it was all you!" Ye Tianchen said indignantly, looking very emotional at the old man with the pipe.

"That... that has nothing to do with whether you're Ye Tianchen..." The old man with the pipe was so furious he almost exploded.

"Nothing to do with it? How is it unrelated? To be honest with you, you old codger, I wouldn't believe a word from someone like you even if you beat me to death. If you believe this old codger's words, then you are falling for the biggest con artist in the world." Ye Tianchen, looking utterly helpless and speechless, said.

At this time, the old fogey from Dingzong, the middle-aged man from the Xinyang family, and the Wudao Saint Child all pushed back the Stone Men some distance. Although they hadn't completely killed them, for the time being, they posed no life-threatening dangers. Apart from Ye Tianchen arguing and debating with the old man with the pipe, the other four were also keeping a wary eye on them, uncertain if what they said was true. Especially the old fogey from Dingzong and the middle-aged man from the Xinyang family, who looked at Ye Tianchen with a hint of killing intent and an unusual expression.

"Hey, are you two going to believe this old codger's words? Fine, deal with the Stone Men yourself then; after all, I'm not hindering you now. I'm rushing towards that giant stele, even though I wanted to help you shock-kill those Stone Men earlier. But since it seems you're going to believe this old codger's words, let him help you then. I'm not going to serve!" Ye Tianchen said angrily, pretending to be wronged, looking very disgruntled.

Ye Tianchen turned around to leave when the old fogey from Dingzong was the first to speak. He was the most injured, and his physical body power couldn't be fully exerted. Seeing Ye Tianchen's physical strength so powerful that he could easily kill these Stone Men, if he didn't help, the old fogey would be in for more suffering.

"Hehe, young Taoist friend, don't be angry. I was just thinking. After all, that Ye Tianchen holds no small grudge with our Dingzong. I realize now that this old codger is just a blabbermouth. How could I believe a word from this big con artist?" The old fogey of Dingzong said shamelessly with a smile.

"Yes, yes, in Linxian City, he was selling fake maps and deceiving people. I saw it with my own eyes. Such a deceitful scoundrel definitely can't be trusted. I absolutely do not believe him." The middle-aged man from the Xinyang family also said with a smile.

"You... you shameless bunch, I'm so angry!" the old man with the pipe was boiling with rage and shouted.

"You're the shameless one, old fraud!" The old fogey from Dingzong and the middle-aged man from the Xinyang family both said to the old man with the pipe.

Ye Tianchen stood on the side, chuckling to himself. He had long wanted to deal with this old codger with the pipe. In Linxian City, he had been tricked terribly, and if he didn't retaliate a bit, it'd be unforgivable. Of course, Ye Tianchen also understood that the old fogey from Dingzong and the middle-aged man from the Xinyang family might just be pretending to believe him to get his help to drive away the Stone Men. But, at least for now, they had no evidence and wouldn't act against him. He planned to find a way to slip away after they left.

The old codger with the pipe almost died from anger. He didn't mean anything else, just blurted out his suspicion that the person in front of him was likely Ye Tianchen. Who knew, not only did others not suspect or approve, but they also made him look like a fraud. Everyone present looked at him with strange eyes, as if they would never believe a word he said again. This feeling was terrible, an undeserved feeling worse than any injustice!

At this time, Ye Tianchen looked in the distance. He had no intention of helping the old fogey from Dingzong and the middle-aged man from the Xinyang family shock-kill the Stone Men. After all, he knew these two were strong cultivators and his mortal enemies, fight to the death, how could he help them?

Who knew, just then, the Stone Men surrounding the old fogey from Dingzong and the middle-aged man from the Xinyang family suddenly charged at Ye Tianchen. Perhaps they sensed that Ye Tianchen had killed three members of their Stone Man clan, and they were enraged, wanting to beat Ye Tianchen into pulp. This forced Ye Tianchen to take action.

Bam!

Bam!

Ye Tianchen swung his fists, simultaneously using the Divine Movement Skill, instantly killing two of the Stone Men who attacked him. This shocked everyone present. Ye Tianchen's physical body power was strong, and his speed was fast. Even without using the Qi Manipulation Flying Skill, he still had such speed, which was truly extraordinary.

"Thank you, Taoist friend!"

"Thank you!"

The old fellow from the Tripod Sect and the middle-aged man from the Xinyang family couldn't help but express their gratitude. After all, without Ye Tianchen, it would have been very difficult for them to kill those two Stone Men. Mainly because they had been injured by the Devouring God Worm while trying to seize the Spiritual Grass Divine Medicine, which weakened both their physical bodies and Divine Thought, resulting in a significant drop in combat power.

"No need to be courteous, just don't trust this old liar and cause us to turn against each other!" Ye Tianchen said seriously.

"You..." The old man with the pipe was furious.

Thud!

At the sound of a dull thud, Ye Tianchen was startled. As he turned around, he saw a Stone Man fall behind him, its chest pierced by a hand claw. This person was none other than the Wudao Saint Child. Ye Tianchen frowned, suddenly noticing that when the Saint Child killed the Stone Man, his aura had changed slightly, but this change flashed by quickly, similar to the feeling when he last fled the second tunnel, escaping the Devouring God Worm's pursuit.

"Good technique!" Ye Tianchen regained his composure and said with a smile.

"Taoist friend, your physical body power is beyond me. I could only use this technique to shock kill, pardon me!" the Wudao Saint Child said humbly with a smile.

Boom!

At that moment, a deafening explosion came from the front, causing the entire earth to tremble and the sky to moan, leaving Ye Tianchen and the others dumbfounded. The Thunder Grid above them had vanished as if destroyed by something, and a dense fog spread out in front, revealing a massive body towering into the clouds. This body was humanoid yet enormous, like a mountain-sized giant, inducing a sense of suffocation. Not only was its size colossal, but the aura it emitted was also unsettling. Ye Tianchen and the others dared not act rashly, watching as the enormous creature approached. With each step it took, the entire world seemed to shudder, as if on the verge of destruction.

A colossal figure came from the direction of the immense stele, deterring others from acting rashly. Its body wasn't just massive; it exuded an aura from primordial times, a terrifying and very unique presence that no one dared to underestimate.

"What kind of thing is this, with such a colossal size?" The old fellow from the Tripod Sect couldn't help but ask.

"It seems to be a humanoid creature. Could it be an Ancient Alien Race?" the middle-aged man from the Xinyang family remarked in amazement.

"We'll eventually see its true form. I suggest we all prepare for an all-out battle. Approaching that stele is indeed extremely challenging!" the Wudao Saint Child said, frowning.

Whoosh!

A gigantic hand swept away the dust filling the sky, and Ye Tianchen and the others were utterly shocked. They saw a hand belonging to the enormous creature, a gigantic and furry hand like that of an ape-like being, with a body as large as a mountain. Could it truly be an Ancient Alien Race?

Roar!

An earth-shaking roar reverberated, causing everyone's eardrums to ache. It must be noted that Ye Tianchen and the others were powerhouses at the mid-stage Martial Saint Cultivation Realm. Just the roar alone could make them feel pressure and shock, which was truly remarkable. The roar resembled an Ancient Beast, dormant for eons, bursting forth with unstoppable might.

Finally, the enormous creature appeared before Ye Tianchen and the others. It was a gigantic black ape, its strength unrivaled, roaring towards the heavens as if to shatter the very world. Especially its eyes, exuding golden light, with beams of Golden Light bursting forth, seemingly containing immense Divine Power, penetrating the core of one's being, with an unbelievable Power of Slaughter. (To be continued. If you like this work, you're welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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