Chapter 905 - 702: Sky City (Part 3)
As long as he takes the Tree Heart Elixir, it won’t kill the Tumor Gu, but it can command the Tumor Gu to enter a dormant state.
Then, this dormant power can be assimilated by the Devouring Power, thereby indirectly eliminating the Tumor Gu.
Shen Tang was so excited she could hardly express it. That’s great! She’s finally found a solution.
She prepared to set out for the Parasite Clan, seeking the Mother Tree.
Although she no longer wandered aimlessly like a headless fly, having a clear target made her feel much more at ease, but thinking about the real situation, her enthusiasm felt like it was doused with cold water.
Not to mention she’s never stepped foot on the land of the Parasite Clan, the place just sounds perilous based on rumors, whether she could find the legendary Mother Tree is unknown.
And to get to the Parasite Clan, she first had to pass through one place—
Sky City.
Shen Tang had never been there.
Recalling when she first arrived on Eris Star, she landed outside the Moon Wolf Clan’s dominion in the Wasteland Zone. At that time, she first heard that Xue Yinzhou might be in the Ghost Snake Clan. In fact, it’s closer from the south, but that route requires passing through the Water Clan, the Parasite Clan, and Sky City.
That route was too dangerous, and she had to take a detour, starting from the north.
The dangers of the Parasite Clan are well-known, ordinarily, no Beastman would knowingly seek death by going there.
And the dangers of Sky City, for ordinary Beastmen, could even rival those of the Parasite Clan, potentially being more dangerous for passersby.
Sky City is situated between the Ghost Snake Clan and the Parasite Clan, with the north known for the Ghost Snake Clan, famed for "devouring everything," and the southwest as the reputedly most dangerous Parasite Clan.
To be able to establish itself between these two clans, preventing either force from approaching, speaks to the formidable strength of this power.
It is said that the place is infested with dark factions, a world of lawlessness, where strong forces gather, drawn by huge interests.
Here, the most dangerous aren’t the Mutant Beasts, but the Beastmen themselves.
To an ordinary Beastman, going there is like being a commodity with a price tag. Without a bargaining chip to buy their freedom, they’re destined to be sold off as goods.
Even trying to sneak through is extremely difficult.
Because unlike typical land-based clans, most residents are Flying Beastmen, formidable and fierce, with high-altitude patrols everywhere, extremely skilled at reconnaissance, tracking, and hunting, and many Beastmen skilled in Space Concealment.
Passing through there silently is nearly impossible.
But even so, Shen Tang must try.
She immediately began to pack her belongings and prepare to set off.
When Xue Yinzhou found out, his expression grew heavy, not wanting her to go, "Tangtang, it’s too dangerous there, it’s not suitable for you, I can go find it myself."
She had already done so much for him, even finding a treatment method, the rest he could handle himself, there was no need for her to take risks.
Xue Yinzhou had once been a Young Master of the Ghost Snake Clan, knowing much more than Shen Tang.
Not to mention how dangerous the Parasite Clan is, just passing through Sky City is fraught with peril.
Back then, the Ghost Snake Clan attempted to capture Sky City, fought for years without success, and lost many experts, showing how powerful Sky City is.
Feathered Beasts naturally have a physiological restraint over Snake Beasts, though the stronger the superpower, the weaker this effect, the level of danger there is absolutely beyond Shen Tang’s imagination.
Xue Yinzhou considered himself cold and aloof, with few adversaries he feared, and Sky City certainly counts as one.
Over the years, the power of Sky City has only grown, so much so that even the current Ghost Snake Clan avoids confrontations, going there is indeed too dangerous for her.
If he were in his prime, he would certainly be confident in keeping her safe.
But Xue Yinzhou knew his current body, after several backlashes, the Bone of Devouring was incomplete, parasitized by the Tumor Gu, his strength perhaps less than half of his peak.
He couldn’t ensure Shen Tang’s safety, and thus absolutely couldn’t let her take the risk.
He couldn’t bear such a risk.
"But precisely because of this, I can’t be at ease letting you go alone."
Shen Tang, of course, knew what he was worried about. She grabbed his hand, her tone even more determined, "I’ve recovered my superpower now, capable of protecting myself and also protecting you."
"I want to go with you, so at least we can look after each other, it’ll be safer."
In any case, she absolutely couldn’t let Xue Yinzhou go alone!
His current state was too poor, she had just managed to find him, she absolutely couldn’t risk losing him again.
Xue Yinzhou felt his heart softening entirely, let out a gentle sigh, thinking how undeserving he was...
He knew Shen Tang’s stubbornness, once she made up her mind, it would be hard to persuade her otherwise.
He wasn’t good with words, understanding further persuasion was futile, he could only nod, "Alright, then we’ll go together."
He reminded, "No matter what happens on the way, we must stay together."
Shen Tang also knew the situation was urgent, there was no time to delay.
Since they had a goal, they packed their things and prepared to set off.
Along the way, they encountered many Mutant Beasts and numerous Beastman attacks.
The closer they got to Sky City’s territory, the more ruthlessly aggressive Beastmen emerged to rob them, even starting to move in gangs. If it weren’t for their considerable strength, they might’ve fallen prey halfway.
Thankfully, all went without any real dangers.
After three days of traveling, the two finally entered the jurisdiction of Sky City.