The special abilities of the Mulberry Silkworm Clan could bring tremendous benefits and assistance to Great Yi. The Celestial Silkworm Immortal Garments they produce are absolutely unmatched; every one of them is a gifted craftsman, deft-handed and skillful. In the arts of weaving and tailoring, they are an existence that other races can hardly surpass or even catch up to. Brought outside, every single one of them would be a top-tier master tailor. Their woven immortal garments are treasures that one garment is difficult to obtain.A clan like this, who also keeps away from worldly disputes, could be said to be a perfect alliance partner.
Not to mention an alliance — even if they were to permanently reside within Great Yi, to join Great Yi, there would be absolutely no problem.
They would be welcomed with both hands and feet.
"So Fellow Daoist Yi comes from the Great Yi Sacred Court, and is even a member of the Great Yi imperial clan. No wonder… no wonder you could possess such precious Three-Light Divine Water." When Sang Yunyun heard this, she was shocked, then suddenly enlightened — only with such an identity could one possess such influence and resources.
Of course, Yi Tianxing's proposal for an alliance made Sang Yunyun silently weigh the matter in her heart.
She pondered inwardly:"If we can form an alliance with Great Yi, establish contact, and grow close, this would undoubtedly allow my Mulberry Silkworm Clan to have a powerful ally. A Fate Dynasty that has reached the level of a Sacred Court — even top beings of the great power realm cannot ignore Great Yi. It is truly a force perched atop the very peak of Heaven and Earth."
"Although my Mulberry Silkworm Clan does not contend for anything, in the Eternal World where myriad races stand, countless races crush one another. Even if we do not fight, we still must face the malice of others. My clan possesses great treasures — who knows how many forces see us as a fat piece of meat, ready to pounce and bite off a chunk at any time."
In this world, there has never been such a thing as 'I do not offend others so others will not offend me.'There is only 'disaster descends even when one sits quietly at home.'Like this sudden calamity of Withering Tribulation Qi — it descended inexplicably upon their clan.
A single misstep, and the entire clan could be destroyed.
Now, Yi Tianxing brought goodwill from the Great Yi Sacred Court. This was practically a pie falling from the heavens. With Great Yi as an ally, the strength they could provide was definitely beyond imagination. Moreover, Great Yi might be a Sacred Court now… but the future might not stop there — Immortal Court, or even Heavenly Court — such possibilities completely exist.If achieved, they would stand as the supreme power throughout the Eternal World, influencing countless realms and towering over endless living beings.
If an alliance could be formed, it would be a tremendous blessing.
The only downside was the possibility that the Mulberry Silkworm Clan might be absorbed into Great Yi. But that was only one possibility — it may not necessarily happen.If one day they reached a certain level, merging the clan might not be unacceptable.Besides, the Mulberry Silkworm Clan already carries Human blood — this could already be seen from their appearances.
"Yi can guarantee that if the Mulberry Silkworm Clan encounters danger, Great Yi will definitely dispatch sufficient forces to support. And if in the future the territory of Great Yi envelops this realm, we will still not infringe even a hair of the Mulberry Silkworm Clan, and we will never break the alliance proactively."
Yi Tianxing spoke again.
This promise was extremely weighty.
"To form an alliance and sign an oath — this matter is not impossible. But my Mulberry Silkworm Clan shuns killing and does not favor combat. Even as allies, we cannot provide battle strength to Great Yi. This must be clear to Fellow Daoist."
Sang Yunyun took a deep breath and spoke slowly.
Yi Tianxing laughed — from her words he had already heard her inner decision.
"In Great Yi, what we value is never only military strength — but knowledge and craftsmanship. Knowledge is the light of civilization, and craftsmanship is the fire of civilization. The unique craft of the Mulberry Silkworm Clan — that is what Great Yi treasures most."
Interests are the foundation of alliances — there was no need to conceal this.This is the most primal law between Heaven and Earth.
An alliance is for mutual benefit — talk of pity would be a joke.
Treat the other party as a fool, and only you will be the fool.
If both sides gain advantages — then the alliance will last long.Otherwise, it is nothing but illusion — castles in the sky.
"Very well. This alliance, I can decide — I accept. It benefits both sides."
Sang Yunyun finally reached her decision.
There was no real reason to refuse. Before the alliance they wove silkworm garments; after the alliance they would still weave silkworm garments. Whom the garments are sold to changes nothing.
"This is the alliance contract. Please check whether there is any problem. If none, then once signed, we shall become allies — sharing breath and linked as branches of the same tree."
Yi Tianxing smiled, taking out a scroll. Upon opening, it displayed the alliance pact — no different from what they just discussed. It already bore the Xuánhuáng Imperial Seal, containing Great Yi's national destiny, giving it absolute effect.
After reviewing carefully, Sang Yunyun signed and left her imprint — marking the pact as truly effective.The two sides had officially become allies.
Upon the alliance being made, Sang Yunyun could immediately sense the clan's fortune skyrocketing — their clan destiny underwent a dramatic rise.
Just from the alliance alone, the clan's qi of fortune changed — this showed the terrifying power and influence of the Great Yi Sacred Court.
"Come, let us take a look at the withered Spirit Mulberry Trees and see what exactly is going on. If the Three-Light Divine Water is not enough, I still have some more — we can use it together."
Yi Tianxing smiled. With the alliance sealed, they were now allies — and naturally his attitude toward the Spirit Mulberry Trees became even more earnest.
"That would be wonderful!"
Sang Yunyun said joyfully.
The problem of the Spirit Mulberry Trees had weighed heavily on her heart. Now with the divine water in hand, she could not wait another moment — hesitation might allow the contamination to spread and bring even greater pressure.
Nearby, one withered Spirit Mulberry Tree stood.
Led by Sang Yunyun, they quickly arrived before the tree.
It was visibly ancient — at least several thousand years old — its spiritual aura could still be sensed. But now its vitality was dim, its mulberry leaves yellowing and falling, its entire form shrouded in deathly qi. Its life force and lifespan were rapidly dissipating.
"It truly is Withering Tribulation Qi."
As Yi Tianxing approached, even his heart began pounding violently, an instinctive urge to retreat — only Withering Tribulation Qi could produce such intimidation.It was the force of death that ends all beings — extremely overbearing.
"Yes… now we will see whether the Three-Light Divine Water can work."
Sang Yunyun's hand holding the gourd was slightly pale — this was the moment that would decide their fate.
Drip…
When the gourd was opened, divine light flickered within. A crystal-clear drop of water was guided out and dripped toward the Spirit Mulberry Tree — into the roots.Almost instantly, tri-colored divine light flashed — a thick surge of vitality burst forth from the roots and quickly spread throughout the entire tree. In the blink of an eye, the decaying tribulation qi was swept away.
The immense vitality contained within the divine water washed through the Spirit Mulberry Tree — dead leaves rapidly fell, and fresh tender leaves sprouted, unfurled, and grew — all completed in just a few breaths.The once bare branches were now lush with mulberry leaves — full of life.
"It works!"
"It really works! The Three-Light Divine Water is indeed incredible — it can cleanse the Withering Tribulation Qi!"
"Great! Our Mulberry Silkworm Clan is saved! We do not need to migrate — Mulberry Ridge is saved! No more Spirit Mulberry Trees will die!"
"The silkworm babies won't starve!"
All the silkworm maidens nearby had been watching anxiously. None knew whether the divine water would work until they saw it — now witnessing dead wood spring back to life, joy surged across every face.
No one wished to abandon their homeland.Leaving home is the most painful.
"It works — it truly works!"
Sang Yunyun was so excited that the heavy stone in her heart finally fell.
Shua la la—!!
Without hesitation, she guided more drops of the divine water from the gourd—
Divine Ability — Transform into Rain!!
Using the Three-Light Divine Water as the catalyst, a spiritual rain began to fall over Mulberry Ridge.
In moments, fine rain poured down endlessly — nourishing the land.Numerous Spirit Mulberry Trees that had fallen into withering decline were washed clean of the tribulation qi and restored — visible to the naked eye.
Seeing this revival, joy blossomed across the faces of the silkworm maidens.
"What a good rain — truly a wonderful rain. Transforming Three-Light Divine Water into rainfall — what a grand method."
A golden light flashed, and Yuan Gang arrived, clicking his tongue in amazement.
Even many ordinary mulberry trees began transforming into Spirit Mulberry Trees — a creation of destiny itself.
The effect of the Three-Light Divine Water was simply too astonishing.
"We must thank Fellow Daoist Yi for this divine water." Sang Yunyun also smiled.
The more Spirit Mulberry Trees, the greater the benefit for their clan — a blessing born from disaster.
"No… something is wrong. The Withering Tribulation Qi comes from underground. Though the Three-Light Divine Water has purified Mulberry Ridge, it has not cleansed the underground completely. There seems to be a source down below."
Yi Tianxing did not rejoice — instead he frowned.Before, the ridge had been covered everywhere by the tribulation qi — it was hard to locate. But now, after purification, only a single place still retained a mass of Withering Tribulation Qi that could not be washed away.