The moment the words "World Tree" were spoken, some disciples immediately rushed off the warship. The elders did not stop them.
But as soon as those disciples approached the Golden Ancient Tree, an inexplicable power immobilized them and turned them into bloody mist, destroying both body and soul.
At this terrifying sight, the fervor in everyone's eyes faded, instantly replaced by fear.
"Just as the rumors said, this Golden Ancient Tree is evolving, transforming toward becoming a World Tree."
The second elder spoke gravely. He knew a great deal about World Trees.
There were many wondrous ancient trees in the world that could evolve toward becoming World Trees through certain chance opportunities. But the process was incomparably long, and they would encounter all manner of disasters and tribulations.
Once these ancient trees grew to a certain point, they would come to the Realm Graveyard to absorb world imprints from the vast number of shattered ancient worlds, accelerating their own evolution.
The Golden Ancient Tree before them had reached precisely this stage.
"Look, there's a stone mountain on that tree. Could it be World Stone? And there's an ancient hall!"
"That's not all. There's a living being there-a woman!"
As everyone used the Heavenly Eye Art to observe the Golden Ancient Tree, they saw many strange things and immediately cried out in surprise.
Amid the Golden Ancient Tree's crown was a brilliant golden flower that had long since bloomed, with a woman sitting cross-legged inside it.
She had long golden hair, peerless beauty, and skin as translucent as jade. She wore a golden gauze dress over a perfect figure, and a pair of golden wings extended from her back, giving her an appearance beyond the mortal world.
The next moment, the woman opened her eyes. She saw everyone, then broke into