I Have a Golden Crow

Especially that small piece of dry tree root.

It was initially imprisoning the grey branches; now it has some freedom to move, gently brushing across Master Qing’s hand, as if expressing gratitude.

Yang Qingqing picked up the dry wood by her side, threading it like a needle, inserting it into the cracks of the tree wall, letting it seek out the next target to imprison.

After finishing all this, she looked at the silently standing Du Yu and spoke: ”The Great Xia Demon Spirit Squad is the modern Divine Wood Pavilion.”

Du Yu: ”Hmm...”

”But we are far inferior to the ancients; the ancient Divine Wood Pavilion solved problems from the source, cutting off the path of the Cold Qi Tree’s invasion of the world.

Whereas we can only keep entering the battlefield, periodically clearing the branches of the Cold Qi Tree, giving the Divine Tree a slight chance to breathe.”

Yang Qingqing stepped forward; Du Yu followed closely.

The woman’s voice carried a hint of helplessness, and also a hint of lament: ”When the Divine Tree is exhausted and can no longer imprison the Cold Qi Tree...

That day will be the end of our Great Xia.”

Du Yu’s heart was heavy: ”It’s now only 100 meters away from the surface.”

Yang Qingqing: ”It’s not as bad as you think; many years ago, when I first entered the battlefield, it was in this state.”

Du Yu’s heart slightly relaxed; if it had always been in this state, it wouldn’t be so bad.

If it had suddenly sprung from underground within the past few months to be only 100 meters from the surface, then it would truly be over.

While pondering, Du Yu suddenly thought of something: ”Why do historians say the Divine Tree abandoned us humans?

The Divine Tree is clearly resisting the invasion of foreign species! That’s why it’s overwhelmed and cannot disperse Spiritual Qi into the world, right?”

Yang Qingqing nodded: ”Many who first receive battlefield information have this idea, thinking we misunderstood the Divine Tree.

But in reality, the struggle between the Twin Tree Civilization and the Bottomless Pit Civilization has existed from the first day it was born, lasting 200 to 300 years.

And when humans and the Beast Race reached their peak power, when the war between them was nearly world-ending, the Divine Tree suddenly withered.

From the pieced-together stories, it seems the Twin Trees might have willingly crippled themselves to resolve the endless conflict between humans and the Beast Race, thus allowing the Bottomless Pit Civilization to take advantage.

However...”

Du Yu: ”However, what?”

Yang Qingqing continued forward with her apprentice, speaking softly: ”I have always doubted this theory, even though it is mainstream.

Ever since you completed the enlightenment ritual under the tree, obtaining guidance from the Divine Tree and hearing about the ’shackles’...

I no longer believe the Divine Tree voluntarily abandoned humanity.”

Yang Qingqing stopped, standing at the exit of the tree branch corridor, gazing at the fog-covered depths: ”I consistently believe that during the hundred years of near-apocalyptic battles between humans and the Beast Race, there must have been untold stories.

Hence, the current existence of the Twin Trees.”

There was something Yang Qingqing didn’t say: Perhaps one day in the future, you and I can uncover their secrets.

Du Yu stood behind his master, peering down.

He could vaguely see the light, but the fog was too dense to see clearly.

”Du Yu, Du Yu~”

”Mm?”

”Actually, we can see through the mist?”

”What?” Du Yu’s heart jolted, ”Including the cold fog?”

”Yes~ Any mist that obstructs vision, we can see through.” Little Fen Yang’s voice had a unique boastfulness, ”This is my Eye of Burning Sun!”

Du Yu hurriedly asked, ”What should I do?”

Little Fen Yang’s coquettish voice became a bit disdainful: ”I’ll make you advance faster, unlock the new function of your eyes sooner; you’re so weak now~”

Du Yu: ”...”

Little Fen Yang: ”Try it, just for 1 or 2 seconds; I’ll help you, but don’t look for too long.”

”Okay!” Du Yu immediately showed interest, ”I’ll just take a peek.”

”Focus your attention; your eyes will feel very hot.” Little Fen Yang’s voice grew quieter, more like it was comforting itself, ”Just two seconds, it should be fine.”

The next moment, Du Yu only felt his eyes growing hotter, a layer of fiery red covered his vision.

Du Yu suddenly widened his eyes, shocked on the spot!

Astonishing!

Below, there were no traces of human structures, only natural landscapes, resulting from the entwined confrontation between the Divine Tree and the Cold Qi Tree.

In the first 20 levels of the Bottomless Pit, the more orderly each level was, the more chaotic the scene below!

Trees stretched haphazardly, in disarray.

Branches spread rampant, intertwining and crisscrossing.

Endless vines twisted and coiled into peculiar shapes, creating a scene of complete disorder!

Below, it wasn’t just a few lamps; numerous lights illuminated the area densely, starry spots reaching deeper places, indicating the progress of the Demon Spirit Squad’s exploration.

With just one glance, Du Yu saw countless wandering demon beasts...

”Ugh.” Du Yu hastily closed his eyes; within just two seconds, he couldn’t withstand it.

Little Fen Yang was a bit unhappy: ”Couldn’t see the demon fire... Damn trees, blocking my view, I’ll burn you all sooner or later...”

”What’s wrong?” Yang Qingqing slightly turned, placing a hand on Du Yu’s shoulder, her expression concerned.

”Loo...” A hunting call suddenly came from outside the tree branch tunnel.

Yang Qingqing’s eyes narrowed; with her left hand pressing Du Yu’s shoulder, she seized his neck, quickly retreating.