“You should buy that god tree, Yang Qi,” Jadefall said. “Assimilating it would provide a huge boost in godpower, making it much easier to interact with the vital energy of heaven and earth here.”

“My own path of cultivation is superior,” Yang Qi replied. “Assimilate something like that, and I would end up parasitized, which wouldn’t be of any help at all.” The tree looked lush and alive, and its trunk was covered with knobby protrusions that were evidence of the work of whatever Consummate God expert had created it. Obviously, that god had been attempting to use this tree to connect with heaven and earth, which was fine. But for Yang Qi to assimilate it into his sea of energy would be a mistake.

That said, other Quasi-Gods could probably make use of it.

“The bidding for this Consummate-level god tree will start at a hundred godnotes!” When Yang Qi heard the price that was being asked, he squashed any thoughts...