The White bone Nethercrow Tree would not be handed over to the Da Yi Dynasty in its entirety. Rather, Da Yi would be granted temporary rights to the sacred tree, enabling it to breed more White bone Nethercrows. Even if these birds formed a contract with Da Yi and became war pets in their military, they would still remain part of the White bone Nethercrow race. The species remained indivisible—this arrangement would, in fact, help them grow stronger collectively.
There wasn't much difference in essence.Cooperating with the Da Yi Dynasty wasn't disgraceful—instead, it was mutually beneficial, with gains on both sides.The White bone Nethercrow Emperor had clearly calculated everything in advance.
"So that's how it is. In that case, Da Yi can form an entirely new aerial cavalry. We already have the Divine Crow Army—now we can establish a Nethercrow Army as well."Yi Tianxing nodded approvingly. This was obviously good news, and there was no reason to refuse.
According to the Nethercrow Emperor, breeding Nethercrows from the sacred tree wasn't difficult. All that was needed was an ample supply of bones and souls—then, White bone Nethercrows could be produced continuously.This meant the idea of forming a Nethercrow Army was not just plausible but easily achievable.
"The second specialty is called the Bone Divine Marrow Pill. Within the city, there's a Bone Pill Tree capable of drawing the marrow essence from the bones of living beings. Through natural transformation, it yields fruit—each one is a potent pill. These pills enhance the physical body, temper the skeleton, and strengthen one's life essence. For body cultivators, this is a supreme treasure. Just one Bone Divine Marrow Pill can elevate an ordinary person to the first tier of body cultivation, granting strength exceeding ten thousand jins and a body as tough as iron."
The Nethercrow Emperor continued.
These specialties were clearly the pride of the White bone Nethercrow race.Though the process might seem sinister, the pills themselves were perfect—pure to the extreme. They extracted the vitality, potential, and spiritual essence from the bones and condensed them into one pill. Without a doubt, these were top-tier treasures worthy of the title "divine pill."
"Excellent—this is truly a great treasure."Yi Tianxing's eyes sparkled. This was a way to fundamentally enhance combat strength.
In Da Yi, thanks to the daily tempering under the Golden Crow Skyfire, citizens—especially soldiers—had already developed formidable physical constitutions. Body cultivation was widespread, and almost everyone integrated body-refining techniques into their daily training. The advantages of a powerful body were well understood.
Now, with the addition of Bone Divine Marrow Pills, soldiers could train even faster. Even if Da Yi didn't use them internally, they could be sold or traded elsewhere. On the Divine-Demon Battlefield, cities all had unique resources for trade.
Such pills could easily become valuable currency and wield significant strategic influence.
"And what about the third specialty?"Yi Tianxing asked curiously.
"The third is no ordinary item. It's the White bone Ten-Thousand Arrow Tree. Unlike the others, this one doesn't grow pills or crows, but instead produces countless White bone Arrows, each extremely powerful. For instance, there's the Soul-Shattering Arrow, which can annihilate a target's soul—or at least severely injure it. Brutally effective."
The Nethercrow Emperor continued without pause.While the Da Yi army was settling into White crow City, the Sovereign led Yi Tianxing and his consorts to the City Lord's Mansion, where the specialties were kept. It was only right to witness them in person.
The Nine-Dragon War Chariot entered the mansion, then disappeared into the Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Tower, leaving Yi Tianxing and the women outside.
The Nethercrow Sovereign wasn't surprised to see the women; it was clear he had already noticed them earlier.
"Come, follow me. I'll show you the three sacred trees with your own eyes."
With no hesitation, the Emperor flew toward the back garden.
"Let's go. We'll be staying in this City Lord's mansion for a while."Yi Tianxing smiled.
"Heh, I'll lead the way!"
From a flash of green light, Green Emperor popped out, shaking his head with swagger as he chased after the Emperor. He had been determined to join this expedition to the Divine-Demon Battlefield and had shamelessly insisted on tagging along. No matter how many times he was kicked out, he came back.
"This mansion is huge. It could rival a royal palace." Yao Yue remarked.
"Yes. Partnering with the White bone Nethercrows might actually be a wise move. After all, they're natives to the Divine-Demon Battlefield and have far more intelligence and information than we do.Plus, White crow City can move freely across the battlefield. That's a huge strategic advantage. If we ever face an overwhelming Eternal Night Army, we can withdraw at will without having to defend a fixed location."Serpent Queen nodded.
Clearly, the women supported the alliance with the Nethercrows.
Soon, they arrived at the rear garden—only to be greeted by a jaw-dropping sight.Three towering ancient trees loomed into the sky, each formed entirely from bones. Each bone segment resembled tree textures and veins, and the surface of the trunks bore mysterious bone markings. These markings emitted an eerie yet mystical aura.
The three trees were different in color—one gold, one white, one grey.
Each tree's branches resembled giant ribs, twisted and grotesque. Skulls hung like leaves—eerie and unsettling.
The golden bone tree bore golden fruit—Bone Divine Marrow Pills—each glowing with radiant dan-light and detailed pill patterns, indicating their purity and potency. They were abundant—almost uncountable at a glance.
The white bone tree had flocks of White bone Nethercrows hanging upside down like bats. Some were the size of a palm; others as large as adult humans. Each had intelligent flames glowing in their eyes, clearly sentient and ready to hatch at any time. There were thousands—perhaps tens of thousands.
The grey bone tree resembled a weeping willow, with its branches laden with a dense array of war arrows. Long arrows, short bolts—each glowing with a faint light, drawing in mysterious powers that seemed to enhance them over time. Mystical symbols flickered across their surfaces, integrated into the bone structure itself.
"Well? The White bone Ten-Thousand Arrow Tree didn't disappoint, right?"The Emperor gestured at the tree."All of these arrows are as powerful as magical weapons. We've got Soul-Shattering Arrows, Skyfire Arrows, Ice Arrows, Curse Arrows, Bone-Eroding Arrows, Blood-Dissolving Arrows, Splitting Arrows, Shadow Arrows, Thunder Arrows, and more. The tree randomly produces various types. Though they're single-use items, they're immensely powerful. Put them in the hands of a sharpshooter, and they become devastating."
There were easily hundreds of thousands—maybe over a million arrows hanging on the tree. And more would be produced over time. These weren't mere supplies—they were a strategic resource of the highest tier.
"Excellent. I owe you thanks, Sovereign."Yi Tianxing nodded, deeply satisfied.
All three specialties were immensely valuable, each suited to different needs. Which was best depended on who used them—there was no need to compare or rank them rigidly.
"Emperor, do you know when the Eternal Night Fiends are likely to appear? Is it still only at night?"Yi Tianxing asked.
Specialties were secondary. What truly mattered now was the Eternal Night threat.
"No one knows exactly when Eternal Night will strike. In this war, we are the passive side. They decide when and where to launch their attacks."The Emperor shook his head."According to ancient lore, the Divine-Demon Battlefield has two sides: yin and yang. Our Eternal side has one battlefield—and so does Eternal Night. Over there, they are gods, and we are the demons. While we prepare here, so do they. When the time comes, their attack will be swift and overwhelming. They could appear at any moment. We must be fully prepared."
"If they emerge via a Stargate, I might be able to shatter a few."Yi Tianxing mused.
Though this was unlikely—he had only succeeded once before due to catching them off-guard—he hadn't given up the idea entirely.
With that, the conversation ended.
The Da Yi forces quickly took control of White Crow City, reinforcing its walls and installing defense machinery at a rapid pace.