Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

You could also talk to Kaze Sumire about her death.

Bronya: The cleansers' target is very clear: Aglaia. The ones on Danheng and Bai'er's side are just to ensure nothing goes wrong.

[Walter: If nothing unexpected happens, Violet and Tibo are also within the surveillance range.]

[Bai'e: A bunch of damned insects! You have the guts to attack Aglia, who has guarded the Holy City for a thousand years? Why don't you dare to challenge the Ancient Ones? Even if you win, what good will it do you?]

[Wan Di: Calm down, Bai E. You are now the leader of the Golden Blood. Anyone can panic and be angry, but you cannot.]

[Aglaia: Actually, my departure was foreshadowed, but I regret not being able to say goodbye to each of you.]

[Mimi: Ms. Aglaia, could you tell me your story? I'd like to record it in my book, "As I Am," so it can become a shared memory with my friends.]

[Aglaia: Ah, it's an honor.]

[Saifei: I'm with you. Seamstress, I'm telling you, you're not allowed to leave my sight now.]

"You're back!"

The Golden Descendants' exclusive bathhouse was now a place where Feng Jin had been guarding the place every step of the way, and she looked utterly exhausted.

Danheng asked with concern, "We heard about it from Kratrus. Are you... alright?"

“I’m fine… I’ve been staying with Tibbo and Teacher Tinning ever since it happened. I’m so glad you got back so quickly… They really need someone to be with them right now.”

Xing: "You saw it, Aglaia's..."

"Yes...we witnessed her final moments." Feng Jin said wistfully, "I rushed to try and treat her immediately, but even the blessings of the heavens..."

"Announcing her death... was the hardest thing I've ever done as a doctor."

She suddenly raised her head and looked at Bai E with her emerald-green eyes: "Lord Bai E... don't push yourself. Your shoulders are even heavier now, please don't collapse..."

Bai E's brows furrowed as if weighed down by a boulder. "...It's alright, I can handle it."

“I lost a mentor and a comrade-in-arms. But for Tibo and Teacher Tining, they lost a bond that lasted for thousands of years... like a part of their lives.”

"Go and rest, Feng Jin. You must not have slept for a long time, right? Leave the rest to us."

After saying goodbye to Feng Jin, the group headed to Ti Bao's location.

Two small figures stood on the edge platform of the Garden of Life. Noticing the footsteps behind them, they turned around.

"Little White, Little Gray...you're back."

Even though the tone was tried to conceal it, the grief was still palpable.

Bai'er lowered her head: "Teacher Tibao, I..."

"Little White, no! Please don't apologize to us," Tibo interrupted directly.

"You went to Tree Garden to become stronger, strong enough to deal with the enemies that threaten Ohma. You did nothing wrong, so don't be too hard on yourself."

The two children looked at each other and said, "We've been by Aya's side throughout this long journey, and we know her thoughts better than anyone else."

"She knew she wouldn't see the end of her journey to the fire, but she still burned herself without reservation... for everyone's tomorrow."

Bai E took a deep breath, temporarily putting all his grudges aside.

“I know what Aglaia expects of me. Right now, the last thing Ohmma needs is a self-pitying guide.”

Tibo and Tinin were relieved and turned to look at the side. "That scroll over there is a message that Aglaia entrusted to us. She instructed us to give it to you at a special time."

[Fou: I feel a bit emo. Tomorrow... tomorrow... Onpharos, if your tomorrow doesn't come true, I'm really going to burst into tears.]

[The Robin: Even Tibbo and her friends, accustomed to farewells, couldn't remain unmoved by the departure of their loved ones who had been with them for a thousand years. Ah, it's so heartbreaking. It's a pity I can't enter Onphalus.]

[Sunday: Sister, perhaps you can use your singing. I believe your singing can bring a glimmer of hope to those in despair.]

[Star: I'll make sure you see it all the way through, Aglaia.]

[Aglaia: Thank you. I suppose I have no regrets in this life.]

[Bai'er: Before you left, you sacrificed so much to ensure I could stand alone and become the leader of the Golden Clan. I know words are futile, so I will prove it with actions.]

[Bai E: Fire Thief, come and fight!]

Wendy: You've suffered more than just Aglaia. Bai'er, if in the end you still face despair, what will you choose?

[Bai E: To burn out this body.]

[Vivian: Master Rope Maker, Vivian is so sad, I wish I could be held in your arms.]

[Bluebird: Please, someone save Onpharos.]

[Fu Xuan: Oh? In that case, how about we take you with us on this expedition to the Iron Tomb from Luofu?]

[Qingque: This... well, let's forget about it then. My divination skills are inferior to the Grand Diviner's, and I'm rather clumsy; I'm truly unfit for such a great responsibility.]

Chapter 445 Dawn

Now is the most special time.

Through the afterimages of her memories, we learn that Aglaia has been relying on drugs to maintain her condition, but the deterioration of her soul is inevitable.

She has already borrowed too much time from the world, and Katniss's actions this time are the best opportunity to leave.

In the very end, Aglaia said to Tibo: Please do not expose my lifeless body to the public.

Even after a thousand years, she still pursues beauty.

Unfortunately, it didn't work out in the end.

Meanwhile, Bai'er unfurled the scroll and read it word by word, Aglaia's gentle voice seeming to whisper in his ear.

“Bai Er, my humble student, my trusted colleague—”

"As I write these words, you are arguing with the debating experts of the Senate, fighting for the survival of the fire-chasing journey on an invisible battlefield."

... (The scroll's contents can be viewed in the comments section)

“You are the destined nemesis of Onphalus, the gateway to Onphalus’ future.”

"Go and complete the fire-chasing journey ordained by the gods. Go and light up the stars, bringing hope to humanity."

"I will wait at the end of the west wind for the miracles you will create."

Tears welled in Bai'er's eyes, and a soft sob escaped his throat. "Aglaia, what have I done to deserve you passing the burning torch to me?"

Take a deep breath, turn around, and hide your grief deep within your heart.

His eyes were piercing: "Danheng, can you do me a favor?"

"Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help," Dan Heng nodded.

"Please speak on behalf of Lord Kratrus and have him gather the Holy City Guards and the Suspended Blade Clan to deliver the message from house to house: at the hour of clarity tomorrow, White Calamity will preach at the Marble Palace."

"Tell them to tell everyone that any citizen who has doubts about the future of the Holy City and the journey to seek fire should attend this gathering. Tell them that Aglaia has left the seeds of hope for Onphalus."

[Ring: The innocent and cheerful Bai Er is gone forever; now only a cold and resolute leader remains, and he will bear the burden of everyone.]

[Walter: Sigh, it's come to this after all.]

[Fu Xuan: Aglaia's departure had a profound impact on Bai E. She used her last spark of humanity to light the path for the savior, the journey of chasing the flame.]

Wendy: Seeds of hope and seeds of doubt, you have both planted a future for Onphalus.

[Xia Die: Lady Aglaia spent her entire life pursuing beauty, yet she departed in the least beautiful way. We cannot betray her trust.]

Zhongli: She is a child of man.

[Black Tower: What is divinity...? Perhaps humanity is far more precious than divinity.]

[Nguyen Mai: You've already glimpsed one side of the problem. Can Onphalus provide an answer to this question that even He couldn't give?]

[Black Tower: I think...it will.]

[Gui Naifen: Even at the very end, Ms. Aglaia was still hoping for the hope that Bai Er would bring.]

[Bai Er: No matter how difficult the road ahead, I will traverse the thorny path.]

[Feng Jin: We will always support you.]

[Tibao: Xiaobai, we firmly believe that we will meet again in the future.]

Just as the group was about to set off, Hatonus arrived at the Garden of Life.

Bai E asked in surprise, "How did you end up at the Cloud Stone Palace?"

"I was planning to settle everything before coming to see you. Is something urgent, Hattonus?"

Hatonus continued speaking slowly and deliberately: "I'd like to know about your situation." After examining you carefully, he said, "It seems better than I expected."

Bai Er looked up into his eyes and said, "There is no room for me to hesitate any longer. We must act now and let everyone know that the leadership of the Golden Clan has not collapsed."

"That's right, your judgment. Now, accept it."

Hattonus took out the longsword that resembled the one used by the Firebringer, with a sunflower pattern engraved on the hilt and a tip like the white light of dawn.

"This is...you've already finished?" Bai E took the longsword.

"Qinchen, that's the name I gave it."

Hattonus nodded slightly: "Prepare for battle before dawn. Swing your sword for the future. As befits your status, Golden Blood."

"At dawn..."

Bai E repeated, "Incredible. You clearly never saw that swordsman in black with your own eyes... you only heard me recount his story, yet you were able to reconstruct it to such an extent?"

"Precise, your description."

Hattonus reminded him: "I have infused it with the power of dawn. Obey your will, and its blade will be imbued with golden flames."

"Wave it, and may you be invincible."

Bai'er expressed his gratitude and said, "I will use this longsword to protect the creatures of Onpharos."

[Fou: A weapon modeled after the Firewalkers? No way, I'm reminded of my previous guess—Bai'er eventually became a Firewalker!]

[Star: Well… I'm also a little suspicious. Too many coincidences aren't just coincidences anymore.]

Charlotte: Could it be that the Firewalker's sword was actually modeled after Whitebeard's, but the timelines are confused, and the imitation was created first?

[Long Night Moon: Ha, why don't you just say that the two of them are using the same weapon?]

[Star: That makes sense.]

[Bai E: The purpose of forging this sword is to constantly remind myself that the hatred between me and the Fire Thief is irreconcilable. No matter who is behind his mask, I will not hesitate to draw my sword.]

[Fireworks: Maybe it's Aha.]

[Bai Er: Miss Fireworks... that's not a funny joke.]

[Hu Tao: Don't you guys think Hattonus is amazing? He can forge an exact replica of a longsword just by describing it.]

[Yanqing: So who designed this sword? Qin Chen's blade is made of golden flames, while the Fire Thief's is made of dark purple flames. Even their functions are so similar.]

[Robin: Reincarnation... Could it be that the Fire-Stealing Walker is Bai E's next reincarnation? @LittleCandle, I remember you didn't find any records about Bai E.]

[Cat: How is this possible?]

[Little Fish Knight: After eliminating all the impossibilities, the remaining guesses are infinitely close to the truth.]

[My Little Pony: So, our Whitey went to hunt fire in his previous life?]

[Star: Is that right?]

“And another thing, there is…” Hatonus took out another item.

It was that hip bone bracelet, but now it was enveloped in a rich divine aura, even the original red thread had been dyed gold, and thin gold threads were tied at the joints.

Bai E sensed a familiar presence, but couldn't be sure, "This is... again..."

"Sealed here are remnants of Aglaia's divinity. This is her mandate. She had long foreseen her own death."

Bai E looked at the jewelry in her hand, "Can she...he hear us?"

“I can’t be sure. We know very little about divinity. In this way, she wants to be with you, no matter what.”

“I understand. Give it to me for safekeeping. That way… I’ll have another inseparable item with me.” Bai E patted his chest.

“A long time ago, someone told me: I hope this world will never need a savior.”

"But when the world fails her expectations and falls apart, if she sees me standing at the forefront of the crowd, leading people to resist fate..."

"...She will definitely smile."