Global Catastrophe: I Begin to Evolve from an Ancient Tree

It’s hard to imagine.

A celestial tribulation that even a true seventh-level powerhouse cannot confidently overcome, yet a cultivator who hasn’t truly entered the seventh level managing to withstand such terrifying power.

Moreover.

If such a cultivator truly succeeds in the tribulation crossing, what incredible strength they would wield.

Time slowly passes by.

As the last bolt of lightning descends, an overwhelming blood qi power erupts from the sea of thunder, sweeping across the four directions, dispersing the tribulation clouds in the void above completely.

"Boom—"

Blood qi sweeps across the starry sky.

Zhang Ming’s imposing figure stands in the void, veins bulging like coiled dragons, each muscle sturdy and intimidating, seemingly containing explosive strength.

Then.

With a thought, Zhang Ming summoned a new set of clothes onto himself, covering everything.

At this moment.

Someone approaches through the air.

"I am Yan Tian, a steward of the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion. Congratulations on passing the Ninety-Nine Celestial Tribulation. May I ask for your name and which power you come from?"

The speaker is actually an old man in a black robe.

The others, seeing his arrival, all instinctively show a trace of dread.

The Heaven-Reaching Pavilion has a notorious reputation.

Among ordinary cultivators, its reputation is not very good.

They originally thought Yan Tian was here to take the cultivator as a slave to sell, but now it seems there isn’t a hint of malicious intent, only friendliness.

Thinking further.

Many cultivators understand why Yan Tian acts this way.

Clearly, he doesn’t want to offend a genius capable of crossing the Ninety-Nine Celestial Tribulation.

At this sight.

Zhang Ming can also sense the formidable aura emanating from Yan Tian. Logically speaking, now that he has reached the seventh level, even upper mid-level seventh-grade powerhouses are unlikely to pose a threat.

Yet, Yan Tian gives Zhang Ming a sense of danger, indicating that he is at least a perfect seventh-level existence.

Although he hasn’t heard of the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion’s reputation, Zhang Ming has no intentions of offending Yan Tian.

Just as Zhang Ming is about to speak, several other powerful auras appear quickly.

A woman dressed in palace attire, with jade-like skin and a beautiful face, exuding an elegant yet charming demeanor, gracefully descends.

"Flame Princess from the Miaoyin Sacred Land, greetings!"

The woman’s voice is soft, sending shivers through the bodies of those who hear it.

However.

On hearing the words Miaoyin Sacred Land, many people’s expressions change slightly.

"The people from Miaoyin Sacred Land have also come!"

"By the way, what kind of force is the Miaoyin Sacred Land? Why have I never heard of it?"

Some are shocked, while others appear confused.

Hearing this sentence, many people look at the person with odd expressions.

Immediately.

Someone speaks up, "Have you really never heard of the Miaoyin Sacred Land? It’s a top-tier force in the starry sky. Back then, the Miaoyin Sacred Land produced a ninth-level powerhouse who dominated a world, renaming it the Miaoyin Realm as the base of the Miaoyin Sacred Land.

In the entire starry sky, the power of the Miaoyin Sacred Land cannot be underestimated!"

As they finish speaking, more reverence appears on the speaker’s face.

Among the ten thousand races of the starry sky, forces that can suppress a world are rare, not to mention having a ninth-level powerhouse.

Having a world as a base, one can imagine the power of the Miaoyin Sacred Land.

Even Yan Tian standing aside appears significantly more solemn.

Among the many top-tier forces, Miaoyin Sacred Land is also listed in the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion’s records.

At this time.

Another powerhouse arrives.

"I am a cultivator from the Celestial Clear Dynasty, may I ask if you’re interested in joining the Celestial Cyan Dynasty?"

The newcomer is a middle-aged cultivator, with a stern look and a serious demeanor.

This time.

Even the people from Miaoyin Sacred Land show a slight change in expression upon hearing the words Celestial Clear Dynasty.

Clearly.

The Celestial Cyan Dynasty is also a top-tier force.

But unlike the Miaoyin Sacred Land, the Celestial Cyan Dynasty rules over a dozen worlds, with more than one ninth-level powerhouse, vastly stronger than the Miaoyin Sacred Land.

It should be noted.

Even among top-tier forces, there are differences.

Each additional ninth-level powerhouse represents an entirely different concept.

Miaoyin Sacred Land has only one ninth-level, but the Celestial Cyan Dynasty has at least two or three ninth-level powerhouses.

"Lingxiao Dynasty is here to extend an invitation. As long as you’re willing to join, the dynasty can promise to provide all resources needed until you reach the ninth level!"

At this point.

Everyone present is somewhat numb.

Another top-tier force no weaker than the Celestial Cyan Dynasty.

With the Lingxiao Dynasty’s appearance, soon other top-tier forces arrive, all with only one purpose, to invite Zhang Ming to join them.

As for other forces without ninth-level powerhouses, although they also want Zhang Ming to join, they dare not speak now.

After all, with these top-tier forces present, when would it be their turn to speak?

Zhang Ming did not expect that his breakthrough in the starry sky would bring so much trouble.

To be honest.

If he were a loose cultivator, joining these forces would be no problem.

However.

He is not a loose cultivator.

Not to mention the Dragon and Tiger Sect, he also carries the identity of Cyan Yang Divine Court on him.

The means of a ninth-level powerhouse reach the heavens, and Zhang Ming cannot be certain they wouldn’t see through him. And once he joins these forces, it would be akin to living under the eyes of a ninth-level powerhouse.

Spreading the faith of the Divine Emperor to gather contributions or exchanging resources would not be convenient.

If not careful.

It might bring trouble to himself and the Cyan Yang Divine Court behind him.

Thus.

Zhang Ming can only reluctantly refuse.

Reaping benefits from top-tier forces is indeed satisfying, but one must also bear the corresponding risks.

Otherwise.

It might very well lead to trouble.

"I am Zhang Ming, thank you all for your regard. Unfortunately, I am already affiliated with a force, so I must apologize!"

Upon hearing this.

Yan Tian and others show disappointment.

A genius of the Ninety-Nine Celestial Tribulation already has allegiance to another force.

Furthermore, for him to calmly refuse their invitations, his backing is likely remarkable.

Thinking of this.

Yan Tian couldn’t help but ask, "The force capable of nurturing a genius like you must be extraordinary. May I ask the name of your force?"

"Cyan Yang Divine Court..."

Zhang Ming did not hide anything.

However.

As soon as he spoke, a terrifying killing intent descended upon him.

Several people tore through the void, surrounding Zhang Ming immediately.

The leader looked at Zhang Ming coldly, "You are from Cyan Yang Divine Court!"

"Who are you!"

Zhang Ming frowned, realizing that the several individuals in front of him had no weak auras, and the killing intent they carried indicated they had come with bad intentions.

Seeing the arrivals, Yan Tian seemed to realize something, eyes full of shock, while the person from the Celestial Cyan Dynasty seemed eager to do Zhang Ming a favor and step in.

"Do you have some misunderstanding with Brother Zhang here?"

"This is the Divine Eye Empire’s business, all unrelated individuals clear the way, or you will be treated as enemies!"

The leader glanced at the Celestial Cyan Dynasty powerhouse, making the speaker’s expression change dramatically, while other cultivators also showed fear.

Divine Eye Empire!

For them, this name was resounding as thunder.

If ninth-level forces can be distinguished, the Divine Eye Empire truly stands at the pinnacle of the starry sky.

Forces like the Celestial Cyan Dynasty and the Lingxiao Dynasty only rule over a dozen worlds, but the Divine Eye Empire rules over several star systems directly.

Worlds under the Divine Eye Empire’s rule number in the thousands.

It is said.

Faced with the Divine Eye Empire, even if the Celestial Clear Dynasty used all its might, there would be no comparison.

No one expected people from the Divine Eye Empire to appear here, especially with apparent grudges against the Cyan Yang Divine Court.

In an instant.

All the powers present, including the Celestial Clear Dynasty, regarded Zhang Ming with fear, as if he were a deadly viper.