Chapter 1344: Elephant King Zun

Without further hesitation, guided by such clear data, Xu Yang’s team immediately set off towards the specified coordinates.

Soon after, they entered the territory of the Giant Elephant clan, a region that was already very close to the deepest part of the entire Far North Wilderness.

The elite warriors of the Giant Elephant clan, who operated in this area, possessed formidable individual strength.

No sooner had Xu Yang and his companions entered their territory than an extremely chilling aura of killing intent swept over them.

“Get ready to defend,” Xu Yang said. “I have a feeling we’re about to face a very powerful group attack.” Sure enough, just as he finished speaking, the ground beneath them began to rumble violently. A powerful tremor instantly spread through the ground beneath each member of Xu Yang’s team, making it extremely difficult for them to remain standing.

Upon realizing this, Xu Yang stomped his foot without hesitation, unleashing his incredibly powerful Angelic Domain. As the God of Angels, he possessed the purest and most pristine angelic bloodline. The moment his Angelic Domain blossomed, all the surrounding commotion seemed to vanish instantly, providing a great sense of security to Xiaohua, the Baihu youth, and the others around him. Xiaohua couldn't help but fix his gaze on Xu Yang.

“What’s your plan?” Xiaohua asked. “Are you going to defend against the Giant Elephant clan’s attack with the power of the Angelic Domain?” Xu Yang’s smile didn’t fade; instead, he gently shook his head.

“This is just a show for them,” Xu Yang replied. “Given the Giant Elephant clan’s high level of intelligence in combat, they must have thoroughly analyzed our team’s previous battles. Therefore, they should be well aware of our most effective combat methods. Once I activate my Angelic Domain, they will likely be forced to change their strategy, and that will be my best chance to exploit their weaknesses.”

Sure enough, shortly after Xu Yang’s tactical deployment, the violent tremors in the surrounding ground gradually subsided. Instead, several powerful leaders of the Giant Elephant clan slowly emerged into the Xu Yang team’s view, while many more Giant Elephant warriors remained hidden around the jungle, not revealing themselves immediately. This was clearly to avoid suffering widespread casualties from Xu Yang’s incredibly destructive attacks. This detail of their deployment and their swift adaptation of strategy demonstrated the advanced nature of the Giant Elephant clan’s combat intelligence.

“As expected of Emperor Yunlong’s trump card,” one of the Giant Elephant leaders said. “A mere handful of human experts can sweep across the entire Far North Wilderness battlefield. Especially you, Xu Yang, the leader—I estimate your strength is no less than Emperor Yunlong’s in his prime, perhaps even greater.”

Xu Yang gazed at the Giant Elephant leader impassively, showing no desire to continue the conversation. He simply shook his head gently.

“Your strength isn’t enough,” Xu Yang declared. “Call out your Elephant King, or deploy the methods you used to repel Emperor Yunlong. If you truly possess the power I imagine, this game might be more entertaining. Otherwise, in my eyes, you’re no different from the other Ten Kings’ Guardians.”

Xu Yang truly displayed his most arrogant and domineering side, showing no respect whatsoever to the Giant Elephant leaders before him.

“Hahaha, are all humans so arrogant?” one of the Giant Elephant leaders sneered. “Emperor Yunlong was just as arrogant in his day. He coveted the unparalleled power within our Far North Wilderness clan’s Sacred Beast Heart. So, he foolishly ventured alone into the Far North Wilderness to test his strength, only to be sent straight back to Xuanyuan Imperial City from our territory. If you also wish to experience the nightmare Emperor Yunlong went through, then follow us. This isn’t the most suitable place for battle. I can take you to the original site of Emperor Yunlong’s brutal defeat. Perhaps when you presumptuous youngsters arrive there, you’ll truly understand the formidable power of the Giant Elephant clan.”

With that, the Giant Elephant leaders wasted no more time and immediately led Xu Yang’s team towards their destination.

Soon after, led by the Giant Elephant warriors, the team entered a valley beneath the forest before them.

The valley’s terrain was quite peculiar; its central area was a massive crater, at least a hundred meters deep, sunken from the ground level.

It was immediately clear that this huge crater was the result of an almost catastrophic force.

Such terrifying destructive power could only be achieved by wielding the Laws of Void, even if Xu Yang himself were to unleash it.

He was genuinely curious about what kind of power within the Giant Elephant clan could generate such horrific destructive force.

After a moment of thought, an idea immediately flashed through his mind.

That idea was the original power of the Beast Emperor clan’s legacy. However, if this power had truly been unleashed here, then whether the Elephant King still retained the complete original legacy of the Beast Emperor clan remained an unknown.

Soon, Xu Yang’s conjecture was confirmed.

One of the Giant Elephant leaders proudly pointed its massive trunk towards the crater below.

“This crater before you is the direct result of our Elephant King’s power,” the leader declared. “It’s what sent your human Emperor Yunlong reeling back to his stronghold. I responsibly tell you that if you still intend to challenge the prestige of our Giant Elephant clan with your previous objective, you will face the consequences of directly colliding with the power that created this massive pit.”

Xu Yang nodded as if enlightened, but his expression was not what the Giant Elephant leaders had expected. Instead, he wore a look of satisfaction.

“Excellent,” Xu Yang said. “If such power were to strike me, I eagerly anticipate the outcome. Go summon your Giant Elephant clan leader; I can’t wait to experience its formidable methods.”

Seeing Xu Yang’s attitude, the Giant Elephant leaders were first stunned, then responded coldly, “Arrogant fools. Since you are so eager to die, we shall grant your wish.”

At that very moment, a chilling voice suddenly descended from above Xu Yang’s team. Everyone turned their heads to look, and indeed, the outline of a giant elephant slowly appeared.

However, its entrance was highly unusual: a remarkably powerful formation halo was locked onto its back.

Protected by this halo’s power, the enormous body of the giant elephant could actually levitate in mid-air, possessing a temporary ability to fly. The mere appearance of this formation halo caused a slight ripple in Xu Yang’s heart.

If the ability to fly manifested as a formation, and if this method was effective, it would be sufficient proof that the formation contained the Laws of Space-Time. Such primordial laws are generally only permitted to exist within the rules of a Great World.

If the power possessed by this Elephant King truly belonged to the Beast Emperor clan’s legacy, then it would prove that the Beast Emperor clan of the Far North Wilderness possessed the same foundational laws that Yun Wangji initially brought to this world upon his arrival.

Perhaps this was the fundamental reason why Emperor Yunlong was so eager to obtain the Sacred Beast Heart.

The Sacred Beast Heart represented the pinnacle of power within the Yingzhou Continent’s world system.

And clearly, Emperor Yunlong, currently the nominal ruler of the entire Yingzhou Continent, did not yet possess the capital to contend with the fundamental power of the Sacred Beast Heart.