Chapter 1646 - 1611: Xiao Bai's Origins

"A map?"

Yang Xiao was taken aback.

Xiao Qingliu placed a dust-covered, yellowed ancient book in front of Yang Xiao, inside of which was a hand-drawn sketch.

"This sketch was probably drawn by a master who once researched the information of the Ancient Continent and left it here. The book was forgotten and left between the pages of this ancient tome."

Xiao Bai nodded and said:

"After all, not many people have the capability to go to the Ancient Continent, and there's not much interest in these ancient records, so this hand-drawn sketch was preserved."

Yang Xiao picked up the sketch to take a glance, and saw it depicted some mountain positions. Amidst the mountains, there was a very special city, inscribed with four characters:

"Hengguang Wentian City"

A thought sparked in Yang Xiao's mind; this was a map showing how to enter Hengguang Wentian City.

Yang Xiao turned to look at Xiao Bai and said:

"Xiao Bai, since you came from the Ancient Continent, do you recall its geographical locations?"

Xiao Bai replied:

"The Ancient Continent is vast. The place I was located in was called Duanmai Mountain, an area filled with millennia-old primitive forest. My activity range didn't exceed around a thousand kilometers, so I don't have a distinct impression of the entire Ancient Continent."

"What about this map? Can you find the location of Duanmai Mountain, where you once lived, on it?"

Xiao Bai took the sketch and examined it carefully, then shook his head.

This sketch only had two obvious landmarks: one was the capital city of the Hengguang Empire surrounded by mountains, and the other was the location of a Transmission Array.

On the sketch, it's clear that the Transmission Array is near the Barrier, still a considerable distance from the Hengguang Empire's capital city.

As for the Spider Cave Yang Xiao wanted to find, there was no sign of it on the sketch.

Xiao Qingliu suddenly said:

"Yang Xiao, you said this Jade Pendant was given to you by Dean Jing Shan?"

"Yes."

"Dean Jing Shan is a Saint Level Supreme in cultivation. How far do you think he could travel in the Ancient Continent?"

Yang Xiao was startled, looking at Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai thought for a moment and said:

"The Ancient Continent has many Lord Level Demon Beasts at the Saint Level Supreme, even if Dean Jing Shan is at the Saint Level, I estimate he wouldn't be able to travel far, not likely to exceed two thousand kilometers."

"So, this Spider Cave should be within a two thousand kilometer radius of the Transmission Array. Oh, and Xiao Bai, weren't you brought back by Vice Dean Le? Considering Vice Dean Le's cultivation realm, I estimate it's within a one thousand kilometer range of the Transmission Array,

which means, Xiao Bai, your former home was within a one thousand kilometer range of the Transmission Array."

Thinking of home, Xiao Bai suddenly looked a bit forlorn.

Yang Xiao asked:

"Xiao Bai, do you have any relatives back home, like parents, brothers, or sisters?"

Xiao Bai shook his head.

Yang Xiao wanted to ask how she was brought out by Vice Dean Le back then, but held his words.

The three prepared some daily necessities and food, agreeing to head to the Ancient Continent in two days.

Yang Xiao found Vice Dean Le.

"Master, I plan to go to the Ancient Continent tomorrow. Do you have any instructions for me?"

Vice Dean Le thought for a moment and said:

"You are now at the Emperor Level Advanced Realm, so you have a certain survival ability on the Ancient Continent. However, I must warn you, the Ancient Continent is unlike any other place on the Dwarf Star; it's filled with danger, and you should never be overconfident. Remember my words: never venture deep into the mountains, and if danger arises, retreat immediately."

Yang Xiao nodded and asked:

"Master, how many times have you been to the Ancient Continent?"

"I've been more than a hundred times, but as I age, I'm less willing to go to the Ancient Continent. I haven't gone in the last two decades."

"Why? Does the Ancient Continent no longer appeal to you, or is it that you've roamed it unimpeded, and it's lost its thrill?"

"Haha, you're quite ignorant. Newbies fear nothing. When I was younger, like you, I always thought about venturing into the Ancient Continent, conquering the Demon Beasts, and proving my prowess,

But now I'm old, and when I think of my past adventures on the Ancient Continent, nine out of ten times I almost died. It was not my skill that saved me, just luck."

Vice Dean Le looked at Yang Xiao, knowing that Yang Xiao wouldn't heed these words now, just as he did in his youth.

"Yang Xiao, do you have any other questions? Feel free to ask."

"What's Xiao Bai's situation? Could you tell me?"

Vice Dean Le hesitated for a moment and said:

"Xiao Bai's story is quite simple. Back then, Dean Jing Shan, Junior Sister Gan Wei, and I went to the Ancient Continent for training and found a treasure. Unexpectedly, a group of Sky Wolf Demon Beasts guarded the treasure,

leading to an epic battle. We narrowly defeated the Sky Wolf Demon Beasts, killing over ten of them, but we lost three companions.

Later, we passed a Sky Wolf Demon Beast lair and saw a juvenile Sky Wolf Demon Beast looking pitiful. My compassion took over, and I took the weak little Sky Wolf back to Shendu College."

"Are you saying Xiao Bai is a Sky Wolf Demon Beast?"

"What, did you think she was a dog?"

"When I first met her, wasn't she just a dog?"

Vice Dean Le laughed:

"Xiao Bai can transform; her true form is ten meters tall and twenty meters long. But not to frighten others, she usually transforms into a little dog."

At this point, Vice Dean Le chuckled:

"Actually, since you arrived, Xiao Bai has changed a lot. Over the past year, Xiao Bai's intelligence has greatly developed, and Master must thank you."

"I didn't do much, just took her to the library to read for half a year."

"Master used to be too busy to spend time with her, so Xiao Bai has always felt lonely. She's been at Shendu College for fifty years and should return to the Ancient Continent. If she—"

Here, Vice Dean Le suddenly stopped talking.

"Is Master trying to say if Xiao Bai wants to stay on the Ancient Continent, she can stay on the Ancient Continent?"

Vice Dean Le smiled slightly and said:

"I can see her heart has always been lonely, refusing to integrate into human society. Perhaps, the Ancient Continent is her true home."

Yang Xiao nodded and said:

"Alright, I will respect Xiao Bai's choice when the time comes. By the way, Master, have you ever visited the capital city of the Hengguang Empire?"

Upon hearing this, Vice Dean Le's eyes suddenly glowed as he looked at Yang Xiao.

"Kid, do you plan to visit the capital city of the Hengguang Empire on the Ancient Continent?"

"Isn't it possible?"

"You should rid yourself of that idea. Let me tell you, over the millennia of Shendu College, countless people have tried to reach the capital city of the Hengguang Empire, but none have ever returned, disappearing without a trace,

thus there is an unwritten rule that no one should attempt to go to the capital city of the Hengguang Empire."

"Yes, disciple will heed Master's instructions. Also, Master, have you heard of the Golden Armor War God, the Godslayer Sword, and the Wind-controlling Boots?"

Hearing this, Vice Dean Le laughed and said:

"Where did you hear these treasure names from? Kid, don't think too much. Just wander around the Ancient Continent. My advice is not to exceed a fifty kilometer radius of the Transmission Array, and randomly kill a few Demon Beasts for practice."