Chapter 1174: Chapter 1170: Land of Cultivation

“…”

Ye Tian remained silent. The Black Hole Clan stealing the research results of Elder Guo and his predecessors wasn’t an inexplicable matter. What Ye Tian cared about was why Elder Guo and his predecessors continuously researched methods to control space and time? And who was orchestrating all of this??

Of course, these questions, Ye Tian didn’t directly ask, after all, even if he did, Elder Guo would not answer…

“To get back to the point, Ye Tian, knowing that time in this space does not pass, are you now willing to train here?”

Elder Guo asked again, and Ye Tian immediately nodded.

Then Elder Guo said: “Now, let us go back to the initial question. I have mentioned to you about the ‘task list’, right?”

“Yes.”

Ye Tian silently responded. He had no concept of the task list mentioned by Elder Guo. What did Elder Guo mean by saying this?

“Then, Ye Tian, let me explain to you what the ‘task list’ is! This is also for your sake. The enemies you face are very powerful. In your current state, you are no match for them; knowing where your enemies are recklessly does you no good!

I am not deliberately hiding anything. Even though I know everything, I didn’t tell you when you were young. I know you are very interested in your lineage, but unfortunately, I won’t tell you now either. This is the significance of the ‘task list’!”

Elder Guo spoke candidly, and Ye Tian could only remain silent.

Ye Tian had been an orphan since childhood; he didn’t know he was of pure Divine Race blood!

Generally speaking, the life of an orphan is quite miserable, but it was different for him. Elder Guo has always taken care of him, providing for him and teaching him extraordinary martial arts and skills.

Looking back now, the reason Elder Guo taught him martial arts and other skills must have been for some purpose, which he has never revealed to him until now…

Of course, Ye Tian would not blame Elder Guo. After all, having raised him, Elder Guo naturally wouldn’t harm him. If he intended any harm, he could have done so when Ye Tian was young!

“Elder Guo, I trust you. Now, please tell me what exactly the ‘task list’ is!”

Ye Tian nodded and said, and Elder Guo immediately smiled and said: “Ye Tian, that’s the spirit. As they say, hasten brings no success, patience can forge steel. Sometimes, being able to keep calm is also a skill! Now, let me tell you what the so-called ‘task list’ is!

Firstly, the first task is to master the technique of tearing apart different spaces! That’s why I told you to come to me from above! Now, although twenty years have passed and gaining the ability to tear apart different spaces was a bit turbulent for you, you finally achieved this small goal and successfully found your way here.

That is to say, Ye Tian, the first task you have completed, so I can fulfill a wish you had as a child, which is to take you as my apprentice!”

Elder Guo’s words delighted Ye Tian immensely!

After all, having lived with Elder Guo since childhood and receiving so much skill teaching from him, yet he never accepted him as a disciple. Ye Tian knew it must be because he hadn’t done well enough…

Now that Elder Guo finally accepted him as an apprentice, it meant he had recognized him and acknowledged his progress!

“Master!”

Ye Tian immediately said, yet Elder Guo waved his hand, saying: “Ye Tian, since admitting you as my apprentice, there’s no need to be too formal with titles. Having called me ‘Elder Guo’ for so many years, there’s no need to change it now; keep calling me ‘Elder Guo’! The only difference is that I’m your master now.”

“Yes, Elder Guo!”

Following Elder Guo’s command, Ye Tian naturally complied and no longer insisted on calling Elder Guo as master…

“This is the first task, Ye Tian, you have completed it, but the second task, you have not completed! And the second task is quite a severe challenge for you currently!”

Elder Guo then said, and Ye Tian immediately asked curiously: “Elder Guo, what exactly is this second task you are talking about?”

“The second task is indeed what you are currently doing, which is to eradicate the evil forces within the Black Hole Clan while preserving its benign forces, which equates to saving the entire Black Hole Clan!”

“Rest assured! After my injuries recover and my strength improves, I will definitely lead by example and strive alongside my brothers to achieve this goal!”

Ye Tian tightly clenched his fist and said, naturally causing Elder Guo to feel gratified.

“Very good! That’s how my apprentice should be! Ye Tian, upon completing the second task, I will tell you about your father!”

“About my father?” Ye Tian was somewhat puzzled because Elder Guo’s wording was rather peculiar, “Elder Guo, shouldn’t you just say it’s about ‘my lineage’?”

“No, they are vastly different!” Elder Guo shook his head directly and continued, “Ye Tian, after completing the second task and saving the Black Hole Clan, the only thing I can tell you is about your father, not your lineage!

Because your lineage is too complicated, involving immense forces. These forces have the capacity to influence the entire world, and at your young age and limited power, I’m afraid you cannot bear your lineage, so after eliminating the evil forces of the Black Hole Clan, I can only tell you about your father.

Thereafter, upon accomplishing the third task, I can tell you about your mother! Therefore, please do not press further, it’s all for your own good!”

“…”

Every word Elder Guo spoke was deeply etched in Ye Tian’s heart.

Back then, when Ye Tian heard about his Divine Race lineage from Ye Zhicang, the third among the four elders of the Ye family, he initially thought that he was just a solitary member of the Divine Race, but he never expected that his lineage would be so complex.

Moreover, not only was his lineage complex, the only person who knew of it, Elder Guo, was vague and unwilling to divulge it for now, leaving Ye Tian slightly disappointed.

Of course, Ye Tian was not someone who gets easily discouraged. Although Elder Guo didn’t want to disclose his lineage, as long as he became strong enough, he would naturally learn more!

“Elder Guo, so what you’re saying is, I must first defeat the Black Hole Clan to learn more from you. Then what should I do next? Train in this time-static space?”

Ye Tian asked directly, and Elder Guo immediately nodded.

“Yes, because currently, your strength cannot defeat any of the remaining three elders of the Black Hole Clan, so besides training here, there is no other way! Of course, you don’t have to worry about time, even if you train here for ten years, the time in reality will not pass!”

“Hmm! I understand!”

Ye Tian also nodded heavily, realizing that in order to achieve the goal of defeating the Black Hole Clan, there is only one path of training and consolidating his strength to follow…

“However, I don’t think it would be effective if only I train. My allies also need training, and if there was a different space where time could stand still, then our goal could be realized!”

Ye Tian continued, not forgetting his companions hiding in the valley due to fear of the Black Hole Clan’s power, eager to fight but too weak to do anything but hide, constantly under the threat of death from the Black Hole Clan.

Improving oneself alone was not enough to eradicate the Black Hole Clan. Only by raising everyone’s capability could the chances of victory be greater!

Facing Ye Tian’s suggestion, Elder Guo shook his head again, saying: “Ye Tian, although your suggestion is good, in reality, it cannot be executed! I’ve already mentioned that stopping time in this space requires a huge amount of energy, so accommodating just your needs is already difficult, it’s impossible for all your brothers to train in the time-static space!”

“I see…”

Ye Tian sighed. He indeed heard Elder Guo talk about how stopping time required enormous energy and some sort of equivalent exchange…

It seems using static time for training truly cannot be universally applied…

Seeing Ye Tian somewhat disappointed, Elder Guo immediately added: “But, Ye Tian, even if your companions cannot use the time-static space to train and enhance their power, I will provide them with some assistance. Though it’s not much, it’ll be enough until the battle with the Black Hole Clan is completed!”

“Really?”

Ye Tian was delighted once more, sensing from Elder Guo’s words that he had some unique way to strengthen his companions quickly. This would increase their odds against the Black Hole Clan.

Upon this thought, Ye Tian was excited and ready to train in this different space without worry…

“Then great! Elder Guo, I’ll begin training now, no time like the present!”

Ye Tian eagerly said, and Elder Guo did not delay, immediately leading Ye Tian into another room.

This room was extremely spacious, as far as Ye Tian’s eyes could see, he couldn’t see the edges of the room…

Such a room could probably only exist in different space, not in ordinary worlds.

Elder Guo immediately explained: “Ye Tian, the area of this room is quite vast, over four hundred square kilometers.”