In the depths of the boundless and boundless universe, an old man with a white beard swept his gaze casually. "This young fellow is not bad, except that he relies too much on the system. Who knows when he'll ever avenge his grievances?" Just as the old man finished this thought, he pulled out a gourd and took a swig. "Never mind, never mind. With his niece accompanying him, from now on, I'll make sure his foundation in cultivation is properly laid before anything else." The old man produced a whole roasted lamb from somewhere unknown and began eating and drinking.
Shengxia and the maiden successfully passed the first checkpoint. Inside the city, a wide avenue stretched straight ahead, flanked by towering, intricately arranged buildings. Between the buildings, the sounds of human voices rose in a clamor—peddlers shouting their wares, buyers making purchases—a bustling and extraordinarily lively market. Just at that moment, a squad of soldiers clad in armor and holding long spears marched over in neat steps. A tall man said, "You must be the ones taking on the trials. Please follow me." Shengxia and the maiden followed the squad toward the center of the city.
The soldiers led the maiden and Shengxia to an ancient-looking palace and came to a halt. The tall man spoke again, "Our city lord is waiting for you. The city lord invites you inside to discuss important matters. Please enter."
Chapter 173