Ye Feng explained, "You all should already know that I am an in-law of the Zhao Family, and I’ve already married their daughter Zhao Xinling. How can I possibly marry again now?"
After hearing Ye Feng’s words, the Second God laughed heartily, "So, it’s like that. Such a trivial matter, it’s not even worth mentioning! In this world, the strong are revered. As long as you’re powerful, you can have multiple women. Besides, that little Zhao family miss is no match for my daughter Asuka Hana. You’ve now joined us in Luoying, and it’s likely you won’t be able to return to the Zhao Family anyway. Having one more wife doesn’t make a difference. Just remember that Asuka Hana is the most important, understand?"
Ye Feng reluctantly nodded. He had no choice; to complete the mission, Ye Feng could only choose to do so.
In order to complete the mission, Ye Feng also had to play the scoundrel.
If Ye Feng were to marry Asuka Hana, then he would become the Second God’s son-in-law, which would earn him a great deal of trust. At that time, Ye Feng would have a tremendous opportunity to destroy Luoying.
Thinking of this, Ye Feng could only nod in agreement.
Seeing Ye Feng nod in agreement, Asuka Hana grew increasingly shy and her heart began to beat faster, feeling very joyful inside.
But at that moment, the elder Second God spoke up, "However, becoming my son-in-law is not so easy. You must make contributions to Luoying first!"
After hearing the words of the elder Second God, Ye Feng looked at him questioningly.
The elder Second God said, "Ye Feng, you know we currently have a goal, which is to destroy the newly rising power, Alien Shadow. As long as you can annihilate Alien Shadow and bring the leader’s head to Luoying, I will agree to give Asuka Hana to you. How about it?"
Ye Feng nodded faintly, with a confident look in his eyes, "The mere Alien Shadow, what’s so difficult about it?"
"Good! Confidence is a great thing. I’ll be waiting for your good news then!" A smile appeared on the face of the elder Second God.
At that time, the Sword Emperor and his men also breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed their guard against Ye Feng.
Just then, the ground shook, and suddenly, three stone platforms rose from the ground. On top of each platform was a chest containing a treasure.
The Sword Emperor said, "Ye Feng, as we mentioned before, the champion of the grand martial competition may choose one treasure. The Second God has already prepared them. Inside the first chest is one of our country’s Divine Artifacts, the Grasshopper Sword. In the second chest is a Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasure, the Creation Fruit. Inside the third chest is another of our country’s Divine Artifacts, the Xuzuo Armor. Now make your selection!"
Ye Feng’s eyes revealed anticipation, then he walked over to the second chest, "I choose the Creation Fruit!"
"Oh?" when everyone heard Ye Feng’s decision, they were all surprised, not expecting Ye Feng to choose the Creation Fruit.
Even the Second God was taken aback, and he said, "Ye Feng, I know you are a swordsman, and my advice to you is to choose the Grasshopper Sword which could enhance your combat abilities, which would be beneficial to you. As for the Xuzuo Armor, I see your defense is strong, and it wouldn’t be of much use to you. But your choice of the Creation Fruit is puzzling to me. The Creation Fruit only has effects on those below the Divine Realm; to be precise, those below the Legendary Great Perfection. If you are thinking of using the Creation Fruit to boost your cultivation to the Divine Realm, I advise you to give up. Breaking through to the Divine Realm should not rely on the Creation Fruit; it’s about understanding the Conception, achieving a second-level Conception. Only then can you break through to the Divine Realm. So I think you should choose the Grasshopper Sword instead!"
After hearing the Second God’s words, Ye Feng simply shook his head, "No, I will choose the Creation Fruit."
"Fine, since it’s your choice, we won’t force you. Just make sure you don’t regret it!" the Second God said.
Ye Feng shook his head, "I will not regret it!"
You see, everyone thought that Ye Feng was already a Legendary fighter at the peak of Great Perfection, and even consuming the Creation Fruit would not boost his strength.
However, in reality, Ye Feng’s cultivation level was just at the late stage of the Legendary level. If he consumed the Creation Fruit, he could easily break through to the pinnacle of the Legendary realm.
At that time, Ye Feng’s strength would be on par with that of a Divine Realm powerhouse. Facing any of the four Second Gods, Ye Feng was absolutely confident that he could defeat them, even kill them.
After Ye Feng made his choice, the Second God said, "Alright, let’s call it a day. Sword Emperor, prepare yourselves. One week from now, set out to eliminate Alien Shadow and bring me the leader’s head!"
"Yes!" the Sword Emperor acknowledged with a nod, and then, everyone started to leave the Divine Hall.
Ye Feng also had his own dwelling in Outer Heaven.
Once he returned to his place, Ye Feng took out the Creation Fruit.
As soon as the Creation Fruit was taken out of the chest, a rich fragrance filled the air, intoxicating and delicious. The Creation Fruit, upon first glance, looked like a peach, but it shimmered with a jade-like hue, crystal clear, as if it held a milky juice that was about to flow out.
Ye Feng put the Creation Fruit directly into his mouth, bit down, and instantly a fountain of exquisite sweetness burst forth. Munching on it, the refreshing taste filled his mouth.
Along with the juice, it entered Ye Feng’s belly, and he could feel a powerful and fresh force surging in, awakening his 108 meridians, energizing all the cells in his body as if they were all becoming more active, cheering and jumping for joy.
In just a short while, Ye Feng consumed the entire Creation Fruit, feeling an immense sense of satisfaction. The power of the Creation Fruit wrapped around his body and then surged toward his Qi Sea.
Without any hesitation, Ye Feng began to run his Slaughter Heaven combat technique, rapidly refining the power of the Creation Fruit, and powerful waves of True Essence burst forth from him.
Ye Feng’s clothes puffed out with each pulse of energy, and he began his push towards the peak of the Legendary realm.