As the ripples in space faded, a girl in white appeared out of nowhere.
She wasn't the most stunning beauty, but she radiated a gentle, holy aura, like an angel descended from the heavens. Her smile alone could warm the coldest heart.
"Liu Bei, huh… Never thought I'd one day be giving an injection to His Excellency the Imperial Uncle.Back in my world, that would've caused a national sensation."
She giggled playfully, blinking with mischief.
Suddenly, a massive syringe appeared in her hand, its form glimmering with translucent, crystal-like brilliance.It was nearly two meters long, and the cold gleam of its needle made even the air grow colder.
[Devouring Spirit Needle (噬灵针)]
A life aperture divine ability that evolved into a personal soulbound treasure.This girl's original life aperture was Devouring Spirit (噬灵), which manifested as a giant syringe capable of extracting vital essence, even from divine beasts.The needle was forged using the proboscis of a Blood Sea Demon Mosquito, and enhanced with Innate Crystal, upgrading it to a Heaven-grade Treasure.
It could drain bloodlines, extract core essence, and even reduce a mighty beast to a husk.
This wasn't just a technique—it was a terrifying weapon.
Her name was Bai Xue. She came not from Yi Tianxing's native world, but from a modern civilization, where she had once been a nurse.
After the fusion of worlds, she awakened this bizarre yet powerful ability.Over time, Yi Tianxing recognized her potential and invested significant resources to help her evolve her divine ability into a true innate spiritual treasure.
She was now a valuable member of the Gathering of Talents (聚贤楼), and even veteran cultivators turned pale at the sight of her weapon.
"Come now, Uncle Liu. Time for your shot~"
Still smiling, Bai Xue walked up behind Liu Bei—not facing him—and without warning, thrust the giant syringe directly into his back.
His powerful physical defenses were completely bypassed.
The needle went straight into his heart, but instead of harming him, it simply drew out a single drop of blood essence.
She then withdrew the needle, returned it to a miniature form, and sealed the blood into a jade vial.
Afterward, she injected a single drop of spiritual dew back into Liu Bei's body, instantly restoring the lost essence.
And with that, Bai Xue vanished once more into a ripple in space—leaving behind no trace.
The golden pocket watch that had frozen time faded away with her.
"Huh…? What just happened?"Liu Bei blinked, confused.
It felt like something had occurred—but he couldn't recall anything.He checked his body. No wounds, no pain, nothing out of the ordinary.
So he shrugged it off.
His focus now was on returning to his war fortress—and receiving his eight million battle-ready soldiers.
Meanwhile – White Crow City, City Lord's Manor.
Bai Xue reappeared before Yi Tianxing and respectfully handed over the jade vial.
"Mission accomplished, Your Majesty.Liu Bei didn't notice a thing.No one will ever know."
"Good,"Yi Tianxing nodded approvingly."Next, retrieve blood from Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as well—let them provide it voluntarily. Just tell them I require it for a special purpose."
He deeply appreciated Bai Xue—not just as a powerful asset, but as a kindred soul from the modern world.Her Devouring Spirit Needle was infamous for good reason. But in the hands of someone trustworthy, it was a deadly and precise tool, invaluable on the battlefield.
Yi Tianxing had poured rare materials and guidance into her cultivation, and he believed she would become a pillar of Great Yi's future.
Just then, Zhuge Liang and Liu Bowen entered the hall together.
"Your Majesty," they greeted in unison.
"No need for formality," Yi Tianxing smiled."What brings you both here?"
"Was it true?" Zhuge Liang asked directly."Did you just trade eight million purified soldiers to Liu Bei?"
Of course, he already knew the answer.He had long been aware of the purification process happening within White Crow City—and the staggering number of Eternal Night slaves Yi Tianxing had secretly converted.
"Yes," Yi Tianxing replied calmly."He possessed something I needed.The trade was fair."
"But I assume Your Majesty's motives go deeper than just acquiring rare treasures," Liu Bowen added."You wish to fortify the strength of all human forces in the Divine-Demon Battlefield, do you not?"
He had seen it firsthand—how tens of millions of Eternal Night slaves vanished daily.Not killed, but purified, converted, and quietly absorbed into a growing army.
Zhuge Liang nodded in understanding.
"Humanity's foundations are too shallow," Yi Tianxing said."Our power comes from nothing—from dust.We've risen step by step, but we're not yet strong enough."
"But now, I hold more troops than I can even use.Why hoard them?Better to distribute them to other human forces.Not only does this strengthen our allies—it strengthens the entire human race.The battlefield doesn't belong to Great Yi alone. It belongs to all of us."
The logic was unassailable.
The battlefield would gain strength. Allies would owe favors.Treasures would be returned in trade. And above all—Yi Tianxing's influence would reach everywhere.
"Your Majesty's heart is vast as the sea," Zhuge Liang said with genuine admiration."Such generosity and vision are unmatched."
Any other ruler would cling to such power—even unused.To part with it, to share it so freely, spoke to Yi Tianxing's boundless vision and unmatched benevolence.
Both Zhuge Liang and Liu Bowen felt a deep respect growing in their hearts.
Yi Tianxing wasn't just an emperor.
He was the architect of a new world order.