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

“Oh, I see. You’re afraid she’ll do something desperate, right?” Sai Fei’er laughed.

"Yes. The flame of the Kephall has always been enshrined above the Parliament Theater. I think it will be the last trump card to stop the Golden Clan."

Bai'e looked up at the sky, "In a few days, we will set off to attack Aigle. The time when the Golden Blood are away from the Holy City is the best opportunity for them to strike..."

Saifeier pinpointed the key point: "You're afraid those wretched stray dogs will steal the fire while you're gone—"

"...So you want me to help you keep them occupied while you're away, right?"

Bai E nodded affirmatively, his eyes filled with admiration: "You guessed every single one right. You truly deserve it."

“I know your power, Miss Cypher: speed, disguise, invisibility... and most of all, the power of deception.”

"Please use all means at your disposal, even if it means deceiving us as well. I have only one request: please protect the flame of Kephale."

"Hmm..." Sai Fei'er smiled and looked at him, "I said, savior, do you really think... I have no chance of refusing you?"

"If I don't want to deal with this mess, what backup plans do you have?"

Bai E smiled, her gaze towards Sai Feier even more confident than Sai Feier's.

"As a demigod of trickery, I'm afraid there's no more powerful trump card in the world than you—what do you think, Miss Serfy?"

[Saifei: Savior, I must say, you've really changed every day since Aglaia left. No wonder you're recognized as a leader.]

[Bai Er: Haha, thank you for the compliment, Senior Sai Fei'er.]

[Aglaia: Bai'er, you can always trust Sephalia. As long as she verbally promised, even if Ohma is destroyed, the Firebringers will not take it.]

[Nicole: Is she really that amazing, Serena?]

[Vivian: The key to using lies lies in the person. I think no one in Onpharos can surpass Miss Sephiroth; she's the Golden One who kept the Trick Titan alive.]

[Bartleus: The boss is the best, without a doubt!]

[Saifei: Ha, stop it. If you keep praising me, I'll be eating standing on Aglaia's table.]

[Aglaia: Sefaria, today's dried fish is half price.]

[Star: Your protection isn't just going to be taken away, is it?]

[Sai Fei'er: Hey, you really shouldn't say that about Ash. The word 'take' is used very well. I do intend to take the fire; it's safer if it's in my hands.]

Sai Fei'er turned around, her tone quite satisfied, "Such a confident air about her... You've learned a bit of her essence."

“Then let me tell you something you don’t know. The Fire Thief—from what I’ve observed, that guy has his eye on Ohma quite a bit.”

"You mean..." Bai E felt a sense of unease.

"You wouldn't guess, would you? I've been keeping an eye on that guy's movements. And my conclusion is... he's like a mad dog, completely out of his mind, but he's definitely not stupid. Guess why he hasn't attacked Ohma yet?"

"Professor Xia analyzed this matter back then. The conclusion at the time... was probably because the spark of Kefal was protected by a secret technique of the Senate?"

Sai Feier made no attempt to hide her disdain. "Ha! What kind of secret technique is this? I can break its mechanism with a flick of my finger."

"Let me tell you, the reason that guy didn't rush to attack Ohmma is probably because the defenses woven by the seamstress are stronger than you think."

"Now that she's gone, you're planning to launch an attack on the Eye of Dawn when the city's defenses are riddled with holes... tsk tsk."

"It's truly a dilemma," Bai E sighed.

The city is severely lacking in combat power, as it must both seize the flame of the Sky Titan and protect the flame of Ohm.

Looking at the leisurely Sai Feier, Bai E said, "But since you brought up the topic yourself... I guess you must have already thought of a way to deal with it?"

"You're being unusually calm right now..."

Saifei put her hands on her hips, with an expression that said, "You guessed right. Consider this a buy-one-get-one-free special service. Besides protecting the Kefaller Fire Seed... I'll do you a favor and play with that mad dog for a bit."

"I am extremely grateful. That Fire Thief is incredibly powerful, please be careful."

Saifeier responded confidently to Bai Er's reminder.

“Remember this, savior, there’s a truth in this world: Sefaria always has the last laugh. There’s no need to worry about a demigod. I’ll do what I’m supposed to do, so—”

"Don't die before you're paid an equivalent reward."

[Laigushi: As the re-creation nears its end, as a spectator of the divine ceremony, I offer my sincere blessings to Lord Bai'e for seizing the Heavenly Fire.]

[Bai Er: Shut up, what right do you have to speak?]

[Star: You *chu chu chu*...*chu chu*...]

[Mimi: Xing, why can't I understand what you're saying? What language is this?]

[Gallach: Uh…that's really filthy. But, Rigush deserves to be cursed.]

[The Fire Thief: To begin the next cycle... one must...]

[Little Candle: Can you stop leaving things unsaid? The next life begins with us; that means the chance to save Onpharos is in this cycle.]

[Bai E: Trouble is piling up; it seems I'll have to get some secrets out of the Fire Thief's head.]

[Magic trick: Why not cooperate? If his goal is to save the world, then we can certainly work together to discuss how to rescue Onphalus.]

[Bai Er: No… The Fire-Stealing Walker must die, whatever his purpose may be.]

[Xia Die: I can try touching Lai Gu Shi. If the death mechanism originating from Onpharos itself is successfully triggered, it will increase the chances of success for Chasing Fire.]

[Laikoshi: ...]

[Star: Envious, to be able to snuggle up with Xia Die.]

【Mr. Tail: Against the will of heaven.】

Chapter 450 What is your ideal?

Meanwhile, at the Divine Enlightenment Tree Garden.

"I'm back……"

Ever since the Tree Garden was destroyed by the Black Tide, Kazemi stayed in Ohma, dwelling on those painful memories. But in the end, the wind blew her back.

"Perhaps this is the mission of the Garden of Dim Light?"

Little Ika stayed by her side, "Beep...beep beep."

Feng Jin risked her life to return here this time because she had a very important mission. Bai E had already chosen a date for the conquest of Aigle, and as a descendant of the Sky Clan…

Feng Jin said softly, "Ancestors, please wait for me a moment. The memories I left in the Tree Garden... are worth some time to cherish."

[Feng Jin: As a descendant of the Sky, I also wish to make a contribution to Lord Bai E.]

[Tibo: Little Wind Violet, you are actually a golden descendant who inherited the flames of the sky. Aya said that you always see yourself as a mortal, an ordinary person with golden blood.]

[Tining: But you've always been Aya's best choice to succeed her.]

[Feng Jin: Huh? I can't do it. I definitely need to defeat Aigle in the Sky Trial. I'm just an ordinary healer.]

[Bai'er: Do not be afraid, my companions and I will go with you.]

[Star: That's right. Besides, trials don't necessarily have to be about physical strength; maybe it's testing your healing abilities.]

Arriving at the familiar scene, Feng Jin still remembered that it was Teacher Xia's last class.

At that time, Bai E, Xia Die, Feng Jin, and their classmates gathered together to listen to the teacher speaking on the stage.

At that moment, Xia addressed the students: "...This concludes your last class at the Tree Garden."

"From now on, you will all have your own paths to walk. How much help the knowledge you learn here can provide depends entirely on your ability to comprehend it."

"However, I warn you—if you ever do anything disgraceful in the future, never proclaim to the outside world that you are one of the Seven Sages, the students of Anaxagoras..."

Bai E asked, "Teacher Xia, I clearly saw other classes on the schedule. Are you sure you didn't make a mistake...?"

“First of all, call me Professor Anaxagoras,” Naksha interrupted Bai Er.

"Secondly, let me correct you: the last lesson refers to the last lesson I will teach. From today onwards, I will begin a period of seclusion to study ancient alchemy, and all teaching activities must give way to it."

"Ah, I get it." Bai E suddenly wanted to be cheeky. "The professor was implying that the other teachers' courses weren't up to par, right?"

[Fufu: Sigh, Bai E back then and Bai E now are completely different people. He doesn't have that cheerful smile anymore.]

[Bai E: People... always have to grow up.]

[Xia Die: Hehe, Lord Bai E used to frequently go against Teacher Xia back then. Thinking back on it now, I can still smile knowingly.]

[Feng Jin: It's so much fun to be a little mischievous, haha.]

[Magic trick: Boredom.]

[Xing: Hahaha, Bai E, you're hilarious! How can you talk about your teacher like that?]

At that moment, Xia's gaze turned hostile: "Always fond of playing tricks and using glib tongues—Bai E of the Ai Li Mi Xie, deduct one credit!"

"Hehe..." Xia Die, who had been watching for a long time, narrowed her eyes like two crescent moons, enjoying the spectacle.

[Star: Wow, Xia Die, you look so beautiful when you smile.]

[Xia Die: (Shyly) Your Excellency, I should have controlled myself. I shouldn't have laughed at Lord Bai E. Oh dear, how embarrassing! Everyone saw it now.]

[Bai Er: Ha, I wasn't afraid of you, so what are you afraid of? Also, so you were secretly laughing at me back then.]

[Gui Naifen: I saw Miss Xia Die laughing so hard she got a double chin, hahaha, if only Onphalos had such a wonderful storyline.]

[Ring: Credit warning. Xiao Bai, you're not going to have to extend your studies again, are you?]

[Bai E: Well...it's not that bad, the teacher is very understanding of us.]

Xia seemed to be in a hurry, "Since that's all I have to say. So, next..."

"Please wait a moment, Professor!" Feng Jin quickly stopped her, and methodically listed the proper procedures for the end of a lecture at Shuting.

"At the end of the last class, the instructor should have a heart-to-heart talk with the students about their ideals after graduation and guide them onto a proper path."

"We can't miss such an important step, Professor!"

"Tch..." Xia was slightly annoyed at that moment, but she couldn't refute it.

Xia Die smiled and said, "Miss Feng Jin, who is the teaching assistant... is really Teacher Xia's nemesis."

“…Ahem, alright.” Na Kexia looked up and laughed helplessly, “Since Yacintes insists on this… let’s go through the process.”

Turning my head to look, I see that some people have such a strong desire to express themselves... Why don't you go first, Bai E of the Elegant Secret Pavilion—Question: What is your ideal?

"Me?" Bai E was stunned by this sudden question.

But he quickly realized, "Well... it's not really an ideal. The only thing I want to do is protect everyone I care about..."

Xia felt bored at that moment, "...I see, you want to be a hero. Utterly boring answer, next!"

"Uh, I didn't say that..." Bai E chuckled awkwardly.

Xia Die couldn't help but laugh again at the delightful interaction between the teacher and student, "Hehe..."

[Dan Heng: Just going through the motions, really just going through the motions. Typical of you, Mr. Xia.]

[Magic trick: What else do you want from me? They're all adults; they should have their own thoughts, and they can only choose their own path in the future.]

[Bai E: That's typical of the teacher. Sigh, I protect everyone I care about, but in the end, you're the ones protecting me.]

[Star: Don't be discouraged, Bai'er. Everyone's sacrifices are for tomorrow, and you're the one who will open that door.]

[Qingque: Xia Die and Bai E had a good relationship back then, which is the kind of storyline we love to watch.]

[Ayaka Kamisato: I agree.]

At that moment, Xia's gaze shifted from Bai E to Xia Die, and she said sternly, "Xia Die! You've been snickering since just now, why don't you share in the joy now?"

Hehe, no hehe.

The butterfly's joy turned to sorrow, "Huh? I..."

"Perhaps my answer is somewhat vague and meaningless, Professor Anaxagoras..."

"I hope this world can be freed from the pain of death, and that every living person can embrace sweet peace..."

"Naive...so naive it makes me want to cry over your fairy tales." Xia turned her head away, making no attempt to hide her disgust with traditional rules.

"See! That's why I don't want to refer to that outdated lecture book, because all I get are boring answers."

"Yacinthess—since the suggestion was made by you, let's conclude with you as well—share your ideals with everyone here, and let's see if your answer has any merit."

Feng Jin put her hands on her hips, full of confidence, "Hehe, luckily I was prepared, so I won't be stumped - my ideal is to fill in the last blank page of the epic of heroes."