Ye Feng was unconvinced by Ferid's explanation. He felt that these great families feared someone threatening their position, which was why they tacitly accepted such rules.
Otherwise, according to what they had said, the number of Planetary Rulers would only dwindle, and the Alliance would only grow weaker. He did not believe these great families could fail to see that.
But those were their thoughts and had nothing to do with Ye Feng. He was more concerned with the present.
Ye Feng cut straight to the point:
"Then what do you intend to do with me?"
At these words, Ferid and the others exchanged looks, unsure how to answer.
The Grand Elder, however, spoke up:
"I want to take you as my disciple and have you join the Makarov Family. We will provide resources and help you evolve your small world."
Ye Feng was somewhat surprised by this outcome:
"Don't you want to prevent small worlds from reaching completion? Why would you help me?"
The Grand Elder glanced at Ferid and the others, then explained:
"Wherever there are living beings, there is naturally competition. The Alliance is no exception. Our Makarov Family now has enemies, and they are stronger than we are. If this continues, the Makarov Family will inevitably grow weaker and weaker. Once the family weakens to a certain point, it will become easy prey for those super families. That is why we need a powerful ally."
Ye Feng pointed at himself with some uncertainty:
"You chose me? But I'm only in the Deity Transformation Realm. Who knows when I'll advance to the complete Tribulation Transcendence Realm?"
At this, the Grand Elder smiled confidently:
"You needn't worry about that. As long as they have enough resources, beings with an accompanying small world can take an alternative path and