Your Talent is Mine

TL: Etude

This invitation came from the Gaohe Merchant Association, the second-largest force in Tianlan Giant City. It was not just an invitation but also a message, signaling that the Tian Pavilion had officially caught the attention of the major powers in Tianlan Giant City.

Although Ye Tian didn’t know much about Tianlan Giant City, he was aware of some secrets. Tianlan Giant City boasted numerous forces, including hegemonic and dominator-level powers.

For instance, the top ten forces in Tianlan Giant City generally had dominators stationed there. Although these dominators might not always be present in Tianlan Giant City, the forces they established there were still considered dominator-level.

The leading force in Tianlan Giant City was naturally the City Lord’s Mansion, but the City Lord’s Mansion didn’t involve itself in the disputes among the various forces. Gaohe Merchant Association, on the other hand, was the second-largest dominator-level force in Tianlan Giant City and had significant influence.

Additionally, the top ten forces in Tianlan Giant City had formed an alliance primarily to distribute business and resources within the city. Weaker forces found it very difficult to survive in Tianlan Giant City.

If not for Ye Tian’s initial status and identity, the Tian Pavilion wouldn’t have been able to survive in Tianlan Giant City.

Now, although the Tian Pavilion had grown, it was still difficult to obtain resources in Tianlan Giant City. They often had to acquire resources from outside, but getting high-level resources was very challenging. Without access to the high-end market, the Tian Pavilion couldn’t develop further.

Previously, the Tian Pavilion couldn’t enter the circle of major forces in Tianlan Giant City, making it hard to access high-level resources and further develop.

Ye Tian couldn’t support an entire force by himself. If he did, the Tian Pavilion would become a burden rather than an asset. Now that the Tianlan Giant City alliance had invited the Tian Pavilion, it meant they could officially participate and enter this circle.

“This alliance is essential. Although Tianlan Giant City can’t compare to the Holy City, it’s still one of the top giant cities in the Holy Domain. Establishing a foothold here is the first step to growing the Tian Pavilion, ultimately matching the nine supreme forces!” Ye Tian murmured.

Thus, this alliance marked the beginning of the Tian Pavilion’s rise, though challenges were expected.

“This invitation appears to be an offer to join the resource distribution and territory division, but it might also be a way to test the Tian Pavilion,” Ye Tian thought.

However, he wasn’t worried at all. Immediately, he called his wife, Xiao Yue, and his sister, Ye Yu.

Now, Xiao Yue and Ye Yu had both reached the peak of the Planetary System level, with combat power comparable to strong Galaxy level warriors.

Then, Ye Tian summoned a few elders at the Planetary System level and informed them about the upcoming alliance meeting, planning to take them along.

A few days later, the alliance meeting was about to begin.

Ye Tian led the Tian Pavilion’s members to a large pavilion belonging to the Gaohe Merchant Association, where the meeting would be held.

This time, over a hundred forces participated in the alliance meeting. Although the Tian Pavilion was among the lesser-known, Ye Tian’s presence drew attention.

After all, Ye Tian’s reputation as the universe’s top genius was enormous. Despite not having many battle records, each one he had was sensational.

Entering the alliance pavilion, Ye Tian and his group stepped into an internal void space.

In this void space, there were floating stone platforms, each large enough to serve as a temporary base for a participating force. The attending forces would settle on these platforms.

Ye Tian and his group were assigned to one of the platforms. It wasn’t the most prominent, but the location was decent.

Soon, members from other forces arrived one by one.

Here, Galaxy-level warriors were common, and occasionally, even Universal Gods could be seen.

Ye Tian didn’t know these people, as he rarely interacted with cultivators from Tianlan Giant City. However, his sister, Ye Yu, recognized many of them, having gathered information on these individuals even if she hadn’t met them before.

Thus, Ye Yu continuously transmitted information to Ye Tian about these people.

Ye Tian wasn’t interested in most of the people here, but a few caught his attention.

“Brother, that Universal God is the third-ranking member of the Gaohe Merchant Association—Divine Lord Tong Luo. His weapon is a large hammer, and his strength is formidable, ranking among the top ten Universal Gods in Tianlan Giant City!”

“That person is Baili Jian, the Sword Master of the Ten Light Sword Sect, a remarkably powerful Universal God, not weaker than Divine Lord Tong Luo. The Ten Light Sword Sect was a force in Tianlan Giant City long ago, but their headquarters have since moved. This branch still qualifies to participate in the alliance, with Baili Jian currently in charge,” Ye Yu continued.

“And that woman over there is the proprietress of Plum Blossom Tower, Divine Lord Mei Hua, another formidable Universal God. It’s said she’s a master of illusions. Without specific countermeasures, even Universal Gods much stronger in combat power could lose to her. She’s a very fearsome and tricky opponent.”

Ye Yu provided basic information on these Universal Gods, though some were unfamiliar even to her. There was no need to introduce the more ordinary Universal Gods.

Soon, all the forces had arrived.

At that moment, Divine Lord Tong Luo of the Gaohe Merchant Association stood up and said, “Everyone, the alliance meeting is about to begin. First, I need to announce that due to violating certain agreements, the Sanhua Palace was wiped out by a significant figure and has thus been expelled from the alliance. However, we have a new member joining us today—the Tian Pavilion!”

Immediately, many powerful figures turned their gaze towards Ye Tian.

Just then, Baili Jian of the Ten Light Sword Sect spoke up, “Isn’t it a bit presumptuous for the Tian Pavilion to join the alliance? As far as I remember, the requirement to join is ten top-tier Galaxy-level warriors or one Universal God. For Planetary System level forces, at least dozens of Planetary System level members are needed. From what I know, the Tian Pavilion has many ordinary God-level members and even some cultivators who haven’t reached god level. They only have about ten Planetary System level members, and just one Galaxy-level warrior, True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws. Is such a force really necessary in the alliance? While this was decided by the Gaohe Merchant Association and many other forces voted in favor, the Ten Light Sword Sect remains unconvinced!”

As soon as Baili Jian finished, other representatives echoed his sentiment, “Indeed, we disagree as well. Forces stronger than the Tian Pavilion are still waiting for approval, so what qualifies the Tian Pavilion to join?”

“Because of me,” Ye Tian replied coldly. He didn’t wait for the Gaohe Merchant Association to explain or suppress these forces; he intended to do it himself, ensuring other forces took the Tian Pavilion seriously.

“Baili Jian, you mentioned these conditions, and indeed, the Tian Pavilion doesn’t meet them. But I remember an alliance rule stating that defeating an elder-level force grants eligibility to join the alliance, correct?” Ye Tian asked.

“Correct!” Baili Jian nodded, not denying it.

“Very well. The alliance has ten elder-level forces, correct? I choose to challenge the Ten Light Sword Sect!” Ye Tian said, his gaze fixed on Baili Jian.

“What? You choose to challenge the Ten Light Sword Sect? If you fail, the Tian Pavilion will never be able to join the alliance. True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws, your talent is indeed extraordinary, but think carefully!” Baili Jian advised.

“I understand the rules,” Ye Tian responded. “But if I succeed, the Tian Pavilion will replace the Ten Light Sword Sect as one of the top ten elder-level forces in the Tianlan Giant City Alliance, enjoying all the previous benefits.”

“Very well, I, on behalf of the Ten Light Sword Sect, accept your challenge!” Baili Jian replied angrily.

He didn’t care if it would offend Ye Tian; he was determined to teach Ye Tian a lesson.