The High Priest acknowledged Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor with a sound, then stood up from his seat. Under their gaze, he slowly walked to a bookshelf and retrieved two scrolls.
"Every person who enters from the outside represents a hope for my White Tribe to break free from this small world and return to the Dou Qi Continent."
"Although I wish to provide you with the greatest assistance, like nurturing a Saintess, the White Tribe's foundation has been depleted over the years. Nurturing a Saintess is already our limit."
"However, your desire to leave here aligns with my own aspirations. Therefore, I cannot do nothing. Here are two small gifts for you both, hoping they can lend you a hand. There's no need to refuse; everyone who enters the Dream Realm receives this opportunity."
As his voice fell, the High Priest returned to his seat and pushed the two scrolls towards Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor.
On the Dou Qi Continent, the scrolls of powerful Dou Skills and Cultivation Techniques treasured by formidable forces are sealed, requiring either a certain level of strength or special methods to break them open.
Take, for example, the Ancient Clan's Emperor Seal Technique.
Or the Wind and Lightning Pavilion's Three Thousand Lightning Movement and Three Thousand Lightning Phantom Body.
The scrolls placed before Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor at this moment, however, were ordinary, devoid of any energy fluctuations. The seals on their surfaces had long since been depleted by the power of time.
Seeing them like this, it was difficult to generate anticipation.
Yet, as Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor turned the scrolls around to reveal the prominent small characters on them, both of their pupils contracted, and their heartbeats quickened.
"Heavenly Wind Soul Scripture!"
On the scroll in front of Chen Xiao, there were only four small characters on the side that sounded somewhat familiar.
Chen Xiao recalled for a moment and remembered this Soul Scripture.
He distinctly remembered seeing this Soul Scripture when he had pre-paid for soul cultivation techniques in the Black-Corner Region.
With a thought, Chen Xiao checked the pre-payment information in his mind.
[Heavenly Wind Soul Scripture: An ancient White Tribe soul cultivation method, containing numerous secret arts. Currently unavailable for pre-payment.]
This brief piece of information allowed Chen Xiao to understand just how precious the scroll before him was.
Currently, with the help of his mind's pre-payment system, he could pre-pay for all techniques below the Heaven tier, including Dou Skills, Cultivation Techniques, and various secret arts.
But even so, he still couldn't pre-pay for this Soul Scripture. This alone was enough to indicate that the Heavenly Wind Soul Scripture was at least of low-tier Heaven rank.
It might even have reached high-tier Heaven rank!
Only then could it be considered one of the foundations of an ancient race.
Looking at the ordinary-looking scroll before him, Chen Xiao once again felt the terrifying power of ancient races. Even after countless years, a mere sliver of their power was still enough to cause a storm of blood and gore, a treasure of immense value.
In comparison, the Xiao Family outside was truly too pathetic. They had been so overshadowed by the Ancient Clan that they were barely worth mentioning.
"Thank you, High Priest!" Chen Xiao expressed his gratitude.
It was difficult for him to refuse this gift.
The soul aspect had always been his advantage, and with this Soul Scripture, he could maintain that advantage.
Moreover, the Heavenly Wind Soul Scripture seemed to contain some secret arts, which also interested him.
"You're welcome. If you two cannot leave the Dream Realm, then these things will eventually return here. If you can leave, that would be even better. I only hope that you will assist my White Tribe in emerging into the world then."
The High Priest shook his head, speaking with utmost frankness.
Chen Xiao was speechless; it was indeed the case.
If they couldn't get out, what difference would it make even if they obtained more valuable techniques? Everyone in the Dream Realm was a descendant of the White Tribe, and these techniques would ultimately only circulate among their own people.
Conversely, if they could break through the small world, the High Priest would be more than willing to accept such a gift as compensation.
It was just that the High Priest didn't know Chen Xiao still had a pre-payment opportunity, making it not difficult for him to leave this world.
He could even take some people with him, but he certainly couldn't take the entire White Tribe.
Returning to his senses, Chen Xiao looked at the scroll in front of the Little Fairy Doctor.
A mid-tier Heaven rank Cultivation Technique, "Heavenly Poison Overturning Void Chapter"!
Opening the scroll, the description of the cultivation technique was only a single sentence.
"By cultivating this technique, one can instantly overturn the void in battle, reshaping a world of poison, and transforming the battlefield into a personal domain!"
"Please forgive my inadequacies. Although my White Tribe once had glory, there aren't many cultivation techniques suitable for your esteemed wife. While this technique is not as good as the Heavenly Wind Soul Scripture, it is the best I can offer."
The High Priest said, shaking his head.
Clearly, although his strength was not very high, he had excellent eyesight, or perhaps through other means, he knew that the Little Fairy Doctor possessed the Woeful Poison Body.
After gazing at the cultivation technique for a long time, the Little Fairy Doctor slightly raised her beautiful eyes and looked at Chen Xiao. With a nod from him, she did not refuse.
This cultivation technique was indeed very suitable for her.
If she had encountered it in the outside world, she would have definitely obtained it. But here in the Dream Realm, both she and Chen Xiao remained cautious.
After all, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse; even a declining ancient race would possess some foundation.
Since this High Priest dared to offer such a precious gift directly, he wasn't afraid that they would become greedy and try to snatch more.
This indicated that the High Priest had some trump card they didn't know about!
Of course, it was also possible that he was bluffing.
"Thank you." The Little Fairy Doctor nodded and spoke.
The High Priest slightly shook his head, having already explained it once and seeing no need to say more.
"During this time, you two can explore and understand the Holy City at your leisure. With your strength, there won't be any danger. Just remember to enter the various cities before the Cold Night arrives."
"Beneath these cities are large formations that can resist ninety-nine percent of the extreme cold emitted by the Bone Spirit Cold Flame. Distinguishing between the Cold Night and daytime is also easy; there's a rotation every six hours."
Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor silently committed this to memory.
Their visit today had yielded significant gains, so the two didn't linger any longer and rose to take their leave together.
They needed to calm down and digest the information and gains from this meeting.
Watching them depart, the High Priest didn't retract his gaze. After a long while, he murmured to himself.
"I hope you can succeed."
...
Emerging from the Divine Hall, Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor didn't rush back to their lodging from the previous night. Instead, they strolled hand-in-hand through the Holy City.
Yesterday, they had been guided by the two junior saintesses and had seen the city in broad strokes, but they hadn't truly taken it in.
"Xiao, do you think this High Priest is trustworthy?"
The Little Fairy Doctor rarely spoke, and she never said things without reason.
For her to ask such a question now meant she must have sensed something. However, she hadn't stated it directly, leaving the opportunity to voice her opinion to Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao smiled helplessly. "A mixture of truth and falsehood. What's certain so far is that they are indeed descendants of the ancient White Tribe. I'd heard that the Heavenly Wind Soul Scripture is one of the White Tribe's signature items. As for the rest, we can't fully believe it. Whatever they are hiding or planning, as long as we've gained something, this trip hasn't been in vain."
Having obtained a Cultivation Technique and a Soul Scripture, their gains were already substantial. Even if they left right now, they wouldn't be at a loss.
However, having finally arrived here, Chen Xiao didn't want to leave so easily.
The Little Fairy Doctor nodded slightly, content as long as Chen Xiao had a plan.
With the intention of learning more about the Holy City, the two slightly adjusted their sightseeing route. After about ten minutes, they arrived at a bustling, wide square.
In the center of the square stood a colossal stone statue, over a hundred feet tall.
The statue depicted a handsome man, appearing to be in his early thirties, with a heroic and spirited demeanor. He held a long spear, pointing it towards the sky as if engaged in a fierce battle with a powerful enemy.
In various corners of the square, many people were gathered. Some were chatting, while others were silently admiring the statue.
Chen Xiao felt a surge of curiosity and led the Little Fairy Doctor toward a young girl gazing up at the statue with a look of admiration.
"Excuse me, we're a bit curious about this statue. Could you enlighten us?"
Hearing the voice, the girl snapped back to attention. She turned her head with a hint of confusion, and upon seeing Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor, she immediately understood.
"Oh, it's you two! I saw you when the Saintess brought you into the city yesterday. It's only people like you who wouldn't know about the deeds of the White Dragon Honored One."
"Is this White Dragon Honored One that famous?"
"Of course, everyone knows him. Because in the Dream Realm, aside from a very small number of geniuses, most people find it difficult to break through in their cultivation. Each thirty years is considered an era, and the Saintess is the most outstanding person of the current generation."
The girl paused, then turned towards the towering statue, her admiration resurfacing.
"But after the White Dragon Honored One appeared, the Saintess's leadership in cultivation was broken. The White Dragon Honored One was the only one who shattered this norm. He was more dedicated to cultivation than anyone else, even to the point of madness. From being underestimated initially, he reached the Dou Zun realm even earlier than the Saintess at the time, which is a legend in itself!"
Good heavens, he's a protagonist too.
Chen Xiao was very familiar with this kind of development.
The girl continued, "If it were just about surpassing the Saintess in cultivation realm, the White Dragon Honored One wouldn't have such prestige. The reason his deeds have been passed down to this day is mainly due to one incident."
"During the White Dragon Honored One's peak, the Dream Realm faced its greatest crisis in history. A powerful, unknown magical beast descended from the sky. It possessed terrifying strength, and upon its appearance, it caused immense casualties. Even the Saintess at the time couldn't subdue it. It was the White Dragon Honored One who turned the tide, forcefully slaying the beast and resolving the crisis. Otherwise, the Dream Realm would likely not exist today."
As she spoke, the girl's expression became somewhat conflicted, as if the story had taken an unexpected turn.
Indeed, the subsequent development exceeded Chen Xiao's expectations.
"After that great battle, the White Dragon Honored One became the great hero of the Dream Realm. However, for some reason, the Saintess at the time berated the White Dragon Honored One as a madman. Their animosity deepened, eventually erupting into a death match."
"According to the Saintess, the White Dragon Honored One was responsible for the deaths of those who perished. Although this claim lacked evidence, the Saintess's status was too high, causing many to harbor doubts."
"Their battle, however, was a tragedy. The Saintess's strength was originally inferior to the White Dragon Honored One's. But the White Dragon Honored One seemed to be in extremely poor condition at the time. In the ensuing death match, both of them perished."
"This outcome was unacceptable to both those who supported the White Dragon Honored One and those who supported the Saintess. Finally, with the insistence of some elders, this statue was erected."
After hearing the girl's account, Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor were stunned.
They hadn't expected that the White Dragon Honored One, whom they thought would be the protagonist, would meet such a swift and anticlimactic end.
Let alone those at the time, even they, listening to the story, felt it was like an unfinished, poorly written novel, making it difficult to accept.
"I see. Thank you for the explanation." Chen Xiao expressed his gratitude.
The girl shook her head, unconcerned. Seeing that they had no further questions, she promptly walked away.
Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor remained in place, gazing at the imposing statue, pondering the truths forgotten by time.
"Big Brother, Big Sister!"
Familiar shouts came from behind them, drawing their attention.
Xing Yao was still running ahead, with Qing Huan following behind like an understanding older sister.
Though, thinking about it, Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor had never actually asked which of the two girls was older.
"Big brother, big sister, are you also interested in this White Dragon Honored One?"
"We are somewhat interested. Xing Yao, do you have anything to add?"
Chen Xiao had already sensed it. The two girls had arrived when the young lady first started speaking, but Xing Yao was being held back by Qing Huan and didn't come forward to disturb them.
Therefore, they had heard everything.
Upon hearing Chen Xiao's words, Xing Yao shook her head straightforwardly.
"No, this all happened tens of thousands of years ago. The stories passed down are all the same. However, I have a picture album that big brother and big sister will surely be interested in. I'll take you to see it."
Xing Yao said this with absolute certainty, as if showing off her treasure, and deliberately kept them in suspense.
Unfortunately, Qing Huan mercilessly revealed it.
"It's an album of portraits of past Saintesses. The Saintess who perished alongside the White Dragon Honored One is also in it."
"Qing Huan, don't spoil my fun!"
"..."
The interaction between the two girls had always been like this.
Chen Xiao watched them with a smile, but suddenly recalled the fate of those Saintesses mentioned by the High Priest. His smile froze on his face.
He turned to look at the Little Fairy Doctor. She seemed to have thought of this as well, and the smile on her pretty face gradually faded. Her gaze towards the two girls held a touch of pity.
Even though they had only known each other for a short time, she genuinely liked these two girls.
Their innocence and childlike wonder were incredibly infectious.
Seeing this, Chen Xiao sent a telepathic message to comfort her: "Don't worry. We can take them with us when we leave. Since the High Priest wants the White Tribe to emerge, he won't have any reason to refuse this request."
To have the entire Dream Realm emerge together, using the method the High Priest described, was very difficult. Chen Xiao couldn't guarantee it at the moment.
However, if it was just about taking a small group of people away...
Chen Xiao was confident he could manage that.
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