A winding curve divided the map into two sections.
On one side, the map information was extremely detailed. State names, topography, and terrain were all clearly visible.
The other side of the curve, however, seemed shrouded in mist. Even the approximate outlines of the states were hard to distinguish.
It was only roughly divided into five areas.
"The Five Elders' Council is under the strict control of the Five Immortal Venerables. It's incredibly difficult to infiltrate. Even our Myriad Worlds Alliance doesn't know much about it."
As Xu Bai spoke, he instantly marked thousands of black dots on the map.
Most were located within the territory of the Myriad Immortals Alliance, with only a few in the misty area.
"These are the small worlds that can already be ruled out. Most of them still haven't been discovered by the cultivators of the Myriad Immortals Alliance, but some have already been exposed."
Xu Bai pointed lightly, and thirty-seven black dots were marked with a small "Immortal" flag.
"There are also some that the Myriad Immortals Alliance has already explored, but Little Hei hasn't ventured into these past few years."
Another 435 "Immortal" flags flew to various corners of the map.
"Xu Ke's whereabouts should be in the remaining small worlds of the Xuanhuang Realm."
Xu Bai stood before the map and spoke calmly.
"I hope you can successfully find Xu Ke before you've searched through all the remaining small worlds within the Myriad Immortals Alliance territory."
"Otherwise, if unfortunately, the entrance to his small world is located within the Five Elders' Council's territory, then there's practically no hope."
At this point, Little Hong couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you called the Myriad Worlds Alliance? Can't you provide us with the small world entrances you control?"
"Friend Hong, you don't actually think I'm some important figure in the Myriad Worlds Alliance, do you?" Xu Bai retorted.
"To ensure the safety of various small worlds, within our Alliance, there are usually only designated envoys responsible for contacting specific small worlds. Apart from those they are responsible for, an envoy knows nothing about the situation in other small worlds," Xu Bai explained.
"If you have the ability, you could tie up and torture Elder Liu, the Dao Integration expert who came with me last time. Perhaps you could get something out of him."
Little Hong was immediately speechless.
The Empress, looking at the Xuanhuang Realm map before her, suddenly felt a surge of powerlessness.
Her eyes also lost some of their decisiveness: "This... it's almost like searching for a needle in a haystack."
"What, you're not regretting it so soon, are you?" Xu Bai asked, a little surprised.
"What Little Hei can do, I can also do. Fellow Daoist Xu, rest assured, the Empire will never break its promise." At this moment, Little Qing, who had been feeling uncertain, suddenly became resolute.
At Little Qing's signal, the Empress finally handed over the improved Sacred Blood Transfiguration Art to Xu Bai.
It was not recorded in books or jade slips.
Instead, it was recorded by the Empire's unique exotic beasts, the bookworms.
"To practice the Sacred Blood Transfiguration Art, certain specific resources are also required. Fellow Daoist Xu, please wait a moment; we will have someone prepare them for you immediately," Little Qing continued.
Xu Bai nodded slightly.
Without checking the contents recorded by the bookworm on the spot, Xu Bai put it away for now. After a moment of thought, he then suggested, "Your main priority now is to race against the cultivators of the Myriad Immortals Alliance."
"Besides being able to quickly and conveniently detect small world entrances with the help of the Profound Heavenly Mirror's power, you might also be able to roughly determine Xu Ke's location through divination techniques."
"I wonder if Xu Ke left any personal belongings behind from back then? Perhaps I could ask a senior within my organization to help you with some divination."
"After all, I am indeed very curious about this ancestor of mine," Xu Bai said with a smile.
Within the Myriad Immortals Alliance, there were quite a few law-stealers from the Empire.
If combined with the End Disc gifted by Xu Bai, it would be enough to search for small world entrances without revealing their identities.
After hearing Xu Bai's words, Little Qing and Little Hong exchanged glances.
After a moment of hesitation, Little Qing finally said, "When Master left, he indeed didn't take some personal belongings with him. We have preserved them well."
"Fellow Daoist, please come this way."
Saying this, Little Qing led Xu Bai to an inconspicuous small room at the very top of the tall palace.
Unlike the luxurious room where they had just met, its interior decoration was very simple.
There was no indication whatsoever that it was the residence of the Empire's creator.
"This is where Master used to live, and everything inside remains untouched. At first, we harbored hope that Master might return. But after so many years, we've long understood that it's an impossible dream," Little Hong's tone was somewhat melancholic.
Xu Bai's gaze swept across the small room, and suddenly his heart trembled.
Because in the drawer of one of the wooden tables, he discovered a thin red string!
There were only a few strands, appearing as if they could break at any moment.
But Xu Bai was incredibly familiar with both its appearance and the faint aura remaining on it!
"This is Mr. Bai's red string left for Xu Ke?"
"He didn't take it when he left?"
Xu Bai's heart trembled violently.
He subtly shifted his gaze, pretending to look at other items.
In reality, Xu Bai was constantly recalling the red string he had just seen in his mind.
"There's no mistake; it's the red string from Xu Ke's hand, the one that could easily slay the Nine-Headed Crimson Serpent."
"However, it doesn't seem to be the main body. It appears Xu Ke drew out just a wisp."
"Was it meant to be a final protective measure for the Empire...?"
"But seeing how it's been left here gathering dust, it seems Little Qing and Little Hong don't know how terrifying this red string truly is."
Xu Bai's thoughts raced, and at the same time, an almost uncontrollable excitement welled up within him.
He knew all too well the terrifying power contained within this red string.
Even if only a wisp remained, it would likely be enough to pose a fatal threat to Dao Integration cultivators.
Naturally, Xu Bai's mind entertained the idea of claiming it for himself.
"Divination techniques are profound and mysterious. It's best to take a few more items."
He explained.
"It's fine, they are all ordinary items. To maximize the chances of finding Master, Fellow Daoist, please take as many as you need," Little Qing said indifferently.
Xu Bai then took a brush and a set of clothes Xu Ke had once worn from the room.
Finally, he feigned a thorough search around the room before taking the red string.
"Just like that?"
With the treasure in hand, Xu Bai still felt a sense of disbelief.
However, after he discussed further details with Little Qing and the others and then bid them farewell.
It was only after he finally left the Empire that he confirmed he had obtained Mr. Bai's red string so easily.
"As for its specific usage, further study will be required."
Xu Bai dared not linger, and hurried back to the Xuanhuang Realm.
Instead of returning to Tianliang City, he went to a nearby Dao Discussion Pavilion villa and began his closed-door cultivation.
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