Global Catastrophe: I Became the World Tree-Chapter 889 - 495 Elder Appears_2

Hearing this, Huang Yunxiang seemed to realize something. He couldn’t help but ask, "Elder, do you mean you want to bring Ye Feng into our lineage?"

Zheng Xiujing’s gaze became distant, and she slowly nodded, "Not only that, but if his identity is not an issue, I might even take him as my Direct Disciple."

Hearing this, Huang Yunxiang’s body trembled slightly, "Your subordinate understands."

He immediately restrained the aura around his body and flew down towards the Tianyuan Guard below.

As time passed, Ye Feng continued to battle through the layers of the Preliminary Selection Tower.

And his ranking on the overall leaderboard soared like a rocket.

By now, it was not only the competitors who were paying attention; many prominent figures from the Heavenly God Court had also turned their eyes over.

However, this session of the Grand Heavenly Meeting was hosted by the Sixth Elder’s Lineage, and according to the past unwritten rules, the Sixth Elder’s Lineage had the priority to select talents.

Thus, even if they saw a genius, it was not appropriate for them to intervene openly, although it was inevitable they would inquire.

Half an hour passed in a blink, and at this moment, the light for the 70th floor at the 5th Preliminary Tower was already on, indicating that Ye Feng was challenging this level.

Below the Preliminary Selection Tower, a massive crowd had gathered, all witnessing Ye Feng creating miracles.

To them, it was indeed a miracle, as before this, the top-ranked person had only made it to the 69th floor.

Now, Ye Feng had broken that record.

Furthermore, from the time Ye Feng appeared on the overall leaderboard to now had been only slightly more than half an hour, yet he had powerfully claimed the top spot.

Such speed was absolutely unprecedented, even past Heavenly Meetings had never seen this.

And of crucial importance, Ye Feng was not one of those previously famed geniuses from the Heavenly God Court, but a dark horse that had suddenly emerged.

This carried some legendary coloring, as nearly everyone discussed where exactly Ye Feng came from, or if he was a rising star from humble beginnings.

Meanwhile, amidst all the chaos, Sixth Elder Zheng Xiujing, the organizer of this Heavenly Meeting, didn’t focus her attention on the challenge tower but turned it towards three people in front of her.

"Are all of you Ye Feng’s subordinates?" Zheng Xiujing asked calmly.

But each word she spoke struck Liu Ying and her companions like a heavy hammer.

They were well aware that facing a Higher God, every bit of their emotions could be perceived. In front of such a powerful being, they couldn’t lie at all.

After exchanging glances, Liu Ying spoke on behalf of them, "To answer the great one, to put it accurately, we are Captures, not subordinates."

Zheng Xiujing slightly raised an eyebrow, "Captures?"

"Yes, this is a Contract Mark." Liu Ying willingly opened her Sea of Consciousness and displayed the Formation that Ye Feng had branded.

Liu Ying decided to clarify this point immediately, worried about their original identities being exposed.

If they were his subordinates, they were previously under the Primordial Temple; if that identity was revealed, not only them, but even Ye Feng might face suspicion.

After all, who has subordinates from the Primordial Temple?

But if they were merely servants, the scenario would be different. Ye Feng’s identity and theirs would be entirely separated, and capturing someone from the Primordial Temple would be seen as a gesture of goodwill towards the Heavenly God Court.

With Zheng Xiujing’s discerning eyes, she naturally recognized at first glance that it was a master-servant Contract, one with a very strong binding power.

"So, how long have you been following Ye Feng?" Zheng Xiujing inquired.

"10 days," Liu Ying immediately responded.

"Only 10 days?" Zheng Xiujing slightly furrowed her brows, then their knowledge of Ye Feng must also be limited.

Zheng Xiujing then began to inquire about Ye Feng.

Liu Ying disclosed all she could.

As for what couldn’t be said, like the matter of Ye Feng crossing the Heavenly Tribulation, or his artifact, which could be a Supreme Divine Weapon shaped like an ark, those were definitely untold.

Regarding this matter, she directly stated that she couldn’t reveal any information.

At this point, her initiative to disclose her own situation underscored the importance of being a servant.

Because in many master-servant contracts, the master would impose all sorts of restrictions, and often, those bound by the contract would trigger death on the spot if they leaked any information.

Of course, Ye Feng had not placed such a mark on Liu Ying and the others.

But Zheng Xiujing and the rest were not aware of this and assumed they were unable to speak under the control of the contract, so they did not press them.

A moment later, after having understood most of the information about Ye Feng, Zheng Xiujing asked the four to wait aside.

Overall, her attitude towards Liu Ying and the others was quite good, especially towards Liu Ying, who was quite attractive.

According to the unwritten rule, since these people were captured by Ye Feng, they were his personal property.

Since Zheng Xiujing intended to take Ye Feng as a disciple, out of respect, she certainly wouldn’t touch his "personal property."

"Elder Zheng, we have too little information," Huang Yunxiang asked hesitantly.

After making inquiries all around, he couldn’t even figure out where Ye Feng was from, which in itself was somewhat eerie.

"Just stick to the original plan," Zheng Xiujing said with some indifference.

"But there are obviously some issues with Ye Feng’s identity!" Huang Yunxiang couldn’t help but say.

"Let me ask you, do you think the Ancient Temple would send out a supreme talent of Ye Feng’s caliber to be a spy?" Zheng Xiujing asked.

"That wouldn’t happen," Huang Yunxiang replied.

"That’s fine then. As long as Ye Feng is not from the Ancient Temple, even if he originates from some secret ancient power, it doesn’t matter."

"Aside from the Ancient Temple, our Heavenly God Court can accommodate any talent."

"Of course, just to be cautious, before accepting him as a disciple, I will definitely have Ye Feng make a vow to the Heavenly Dao to prove he’s not from the Ancient Temple," Zheng Xiujing said.

If one breaks the Heavenly Dao oath, not only would they face disturbances from the heart demon during their cultivation, making progress difficult,

but even if using some special spiritual materials to forcibly suppress the interference of the heart demon,

when they eventually attain godhood and face the Heavenly Tribulation, they will face both the Heavenly Lightning and Heart Demon Robbery, making survival nearly impossible.

Hearing Zheng Xiujing say this, Huang Yunxiang naturally wouldn’t object, since he was just offering a reminder.

Just then, both of their expressions shifted slightly as they turned their gaze towards the challenge tower.

Because the light of the 71st floor had lit up.

"It’s terrifying indeed. He passed the 70th floor in less than 6 minutes. I wonder how far Ye Feng can go," someone excitedly said.

"No matter how far he goes, he is currently setting a record. Although there are still some geniuses from the Heavenly God Court who haven’t tackled the tower, this record will probably be hard to beat," someone replied.

"I also gathered some information. It’s said that once you pass the 71st floor, you’re considered a supreme genius within the internal assessment of the Heavenly God Court, destined to become a Higher God as long as you don’t fall, and one of the strongest at that," another informed person shared.

The conversation heated the atmosphere in the room a bit more.

Living on Tianyuan Star, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say they were generations of the Heavenly God Court people.

The stronger the Heavenly God Court, the prouder they naturally became, so every Tianyuan person welcomed the emergence of a genius with joy.

Not to mention a supreme genius.

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"Congratulations, Ye Feng, and welcome to the 71st floor. Since you haven’t received any warnings before, you can rest here for half an hour. This opportunity is only once, would you like to use it now?"

When Ye Feng reached the 71st floor, a sprite-like Tower Spirit manifested before him and asked.