Bai Jiaojiao happily accepted the task of finding the Divine Dependent, seemingly settling her allegiance.

Considering this elder was essentially an ancestor, and given her dedication to protecting the world, she had to be a righteous individual. Bai Jiaojiao felt an increased fondness and couldn’t help but grow more curious.

"Elder, may I know your name?"

Bai Jiaojiao wanted not only to know this elder’s name but was also curious about the past happenings. The legend that Mount Heavenly Dragon was transformed from a Dragon King seemed quite plausible now, and perhaps the Dragon River was indeed a metamorphosis of the Dragon King, considering that its source was at Mount Heavenly Dragon.

Beyond that, Bai Jiaojiao was also curious about why there were rifts in the world, what the Great Mist was, and the relationship between this elder and the Azure Dragon...

There were too many questions to ask all at once, so she decided to simply ask for a name instead.

"You may call me Bai Lin. The Azure Dragon is my sister. Back in the day, we, just like you and your sister, were inseparable, willing to sacrifice everything for each other."

Bai Lin’s words carried a sense of unfinished business, and it was this very notion that truly caught Bai Jiaojiao’s attention.

You were willing to sacrifice everything for each other before, but what about after?

"What happened later... you need not ask. It’s quite a coincidence, you and your sister, one green and one white, I just hope you don’t end up like me in the end."

Bai Jiaojiao: "..."

If you can’t speak of it, why even start the topic, leaving one in anxious curiosity?

"Alright, I think you know that less curiosity can help one live longer. We don’t have much time left, so let me help you become Divine Dragons instead!"

Bai Lin was obviously changing the subject, but Bai Jiaojiao had no choice but to follow her lead.

"I am merely a remnant soul, and sustaining until now has already pushed me to my limit. This bubble is the universe I evolved when I achieved my Dao. After my death, this universe reverted to its most primitive state, and it’s not far from collapsing.

Your timing is perfect. By absorbing this incomplete little world, your insight into the Heavenly Dao will deepen further, laying a foundation for you to create your own worlds in the future. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

After absorbing this little universe, I will use my remaining Divine Power to help you leave the Sky-Piercing Tower. Then you must go and climb the Dragon Head Peak, where my most important legacy awaits."

As Bai Lin spoke, she melded everything within the universe into one mass, black and white, red and blue, no longer distinctly separated but instead blended together into Chaos.

Bai Jiaojiao couldn’t see where Bai Lin was, only the shifting universe and the mass of Chaos, filled with the essence of the Dao. It brought her a layer of enlightenment.

Before the Great Dao lies Chaos.

At her current stage, she was to comprehend one Heavenly Dao principle. As her Dao deepened, she would need to understand multiple Great Dao principles and fuse them into one.

As she pondered, the mass of Chaos divided into two parts—one fell upon Green Snake, and the larger portion was absorbed by her.

As both she and Green Snake absorbed the Chaos, the protective bubble around them grew thinner.

"It’s time to leave."

When Bai Jiaojiao heard Bai Lin’s voice again, she wasn’t as full of vitality as before, but sounded unmistakably weary.

The bubble suddenly brightened, pushing back the surrounding purple tides. In a few flashes, the bubble finally shattered, the explosive force much greater than what Bai Jiaojiao had seen before, stirring up a purple storm in the eerie space.

Bai Jiaojiao had nothing to do with this chaos now because a portal suddenly appeared before her. Knowing this was the exit Bai Lin had provided, she stepped through with Green Snake, still in deep slumber, and returned to Mount Heavenly Dragon.

The wind here was strong, with snowflakes swirling through the air, a scene that convinced Bai Jiaojiao she had indeed left the Sky-Piercing Tower and was back in the outside world.

"Elder Bai Lin..."

Bai Jiaojiao called out Bai Lin’s name but received no answer this time. She saw a white stream of air in the shape of a dragon emerge from within her and settle on Green Snake.

Bai Jiaojiao then realized that, unbeknownst to her, Bai Lin had attached herself to her.

As Green Snake received the dragon-shaped white air, Bai Jiaojiao felt a surge of strength within her Divine Soul.

Recalling Bai Lin’s earlier words about being a remnant soul and her time running out, Bai Jiaojiao understood what had happened.

Bai Lin had bestowed her remaining strength upon her and Green Snake. With this power, both of them now possessed the means to ascend as Divine Dragons.

The most important aspect was the insight into the Heavenly Dao contained within the Chaos. With it, Bai Jiaojiao and Green Snake could ascend to Divine Dragons if they could assimilate it.

As for the bolstered Divine Soul, it was merely icing on the cake.

Thinking back on the recent events, Bai Jiaojiao still felt as if it had all been a dream—she might have become the most accomplished snake in nearly ten thousand years.

Previously, she had just wanted to become a True Dragon, but now she had set her sights on becoming a Heavenly Dragon.

She wondered if, after becoming a Heavenly Dragon, she would aspire even higher, although Heavenly Dragon was currently the pinnacle of existence.

According to Bai Lin, among The Four Sacred Beasts, the Azure Dragon was a Heavenly Dragon.

And as described in the Dragon Transformation Scripture, a True Dragon is the most common dragọn, capable of commanding rain and clouds, possessing a robust physique, powerful Spiritual Power, and innate Divine Skills.

As dragons represent the best attributes of all living beings, they can be considered the strongest creatures.

Within the same realm, a Dragon is invincible.

True Dragons were already powerful as they were, and Divine Dragons were even more formidable on that basis.

Divine Dragons had myriad forms and mastered hundreds of methods.

Once one reached the Ancestral Dragon realm, they could create a True Dragon with just a drop of their blood, and this was why they were called Ancestral Dragons.

And the ultimate Heavenly Dragons could evolve the universe, possessing the power of creation.

Merely thinking about it felt distant.

But Bai Jiaojiao was not discouraged. There was a long road ahead, but at least she saw the direction and knew how to achieve her goal, which was already more than what many seekers had.

At the moment, what she needed to do was wait for Green Snake Su to wake up and then climb Dragon Head Peak together.

After obtaining the important Divine Skills mentioned by Bai Lin, they would then go look for the Divine Dependent.

Bai Jiaojiao, having experienced the Great Mist Secret Realm, now had a deeper understanding of secret realms and Divine Dependents.

The Ghost Fog Forest was a good example. The power of deities protected that small world, and once it lost the deities’ power, the secret realm would collapse.

And in the Sky-Piercing Tower, each bubble represented a secret realm. Unlike the Great Mist Secret Realm, these realms were still being eroded by the power of the void.

It was a pity that Bai Lin had not been clear, spouting bits and pieces that left one itching with curiosity.

"Once I’m out of Mount Heavenly Dragon, I’ll meet with Lin Yun and talk to him about what happened here. He thinks fast and might be able to guess something," Bai Jiaojiao resolved not to wonder aimlessly and simply waited quietly for Green Snake to wake up.

This waiting lasted for three hours, from night until dawn.

If it weren’t for Green Snake’s normal body temperature and breathing, along with Bai Lin’s promise, Bai Jiaojiao wouldn’t have been able to wait for so long.

As soon as Green Snake opened her eyes, she saw Bai Jiaojiao sitting cross-legged beside her.

Then she remembered what had happened. Although she was already dazed when she struggled in pain, she still remembered the taste of blood in her mouth.

"Sister."

Green Snake called out to Bai Jiaojiao, who immediately grabbed her hand excitedly upon hearing her voice.

"How do you feel now?"

"I feel like I’m filled with power from head to toe."

Bai Jiaojiao’s blood was also Dragon Blood. The Dragon Blood that Green Snake drank last time had already formed the shape of a True Dragon, but it was a little short of a real dragon; she had always been equivalent to a young dragon with a deficiency of life energy. The blood that Bai Jiaojiao gave her this time happened to replenish her vitality.

And that was why Bai Jiaojiao’s blood could alleviate her symptoms when Green Snake was poisoned.

Now, Green Snake was not only a complete True Dragon but also had obtained a part of Bai Lin’s Dragon Soul and that cluster of Chaos power. She was not only full of power, but some of it was even overflowing.

"That’s good, next I have something important to tell you."

After confirming Green Snake’s condition, Bai Jiaojiao finally relaxed completely.

The Void Poison had come too quickly, too urgently. At that time, Green Snake could not utter any other words and had lost consciousness after only saying five words.

Although it was now sealed by Bai Lin, Bai Jiaojiao was still worried about other possible complications with Green Snake. Now that she saw her safe and sound, Bai Jiaojiao let her guard down and told Green Snake about what happened after she fell unconscious.

"...Anyway, you need to decide which path you will take to become a Heavenly Dragon. We don’t have much time."

Bai Jiaojiao taught the Dragon Transformation Scripture to Green Snake and let her choose her path to become a dragon.

Establish virtue or establish might, only one could be chosen.

From the description in the Dragon Transformation Scripture, Bai Jiaojiao thought that establishing virtue appeared easier.

One only needed to accumulate virtue to become a Great Virtue Celestial Dragon. In contrast, becoming a Great Power Heavenly Dragon required constantly breaking through limits of power, and those limits were not so easy to surpass.

"I suggest you choose the path of establishing virtue. Lin Yun has great virtue within him, and being by his side may speed up your accumulation of virtue," Bai Jiaojiao advised.

Upon hearing this, Green Snake blushed slightly and said awkwardly, "What are you talking about, Sister? Lin Yun is the person you like..."

"What does that matter? We shouldn’t let good fortune fall into others’ hands. With us sisters united, we’ll be as strong as metal, and that big rascal Lin Yun definitely can’t withstand us together."

Although Green Snake had often heard Bai Jiaojiao’s unbridled comments, this time they were too bold. Just imagining the scenario made Green Snake too ashamed to lift her head, and she could only say with a blushing face, "Sister, stop teasing me."

"Eh, you’re acting so shy, you wouldn’t happen to secretly like Lin Yun, would you? If you like Lin Yun, there’s no need to hide it. I’ll help you!"

"I do not like him!"

Green Snake retorted loudly. Seeing her get flustered, Bai Jiaojiao dared not joke further and tried to soothe her, but she was secretly troubled.

Without taking advantage of being close to Lin Yun, how could she become a Heavenly Dragon in five thousand years...