Undying City.
From the distant void, it looked like nothing more than a tiny point of light. Its walls did not seem particularly long or tall, but only when Lu Yang drew near did he realize that Undying City was far larger than he had imagined.
This was a city half the size of the Arctic Wasteland in both length and width, filled with buildings thirty to forty thousand meters tall.
At the entrance to the city gate stood an enormous tower-shaped stone lantern. Strange and peculiar black characters were carved onto each of the stone monument's eight sides.
The writing seemed to possess a magical power that drew Lu Yang's gaze. Just as he was about to become lost in it, he suddenly snapped awake.
"What is this?" Lu Yang asked in surprise.
Dugu looked Lu Yang over with admiration and said, "Now I truly believe you when you say you were not affected by the Saint Demon Emperor. This is called the Transformation God Lantern, an ancient sacred artifact."
"Undying City relies on it to block the tracking of all factions. It dissolves every divine sense that sweeps over this place, making them mistake this area for empty void. Among those who have looked upon the Transformation God Lantern within Undying City without being controlled, you are one of only seven."
"You were testing me." Lu Yang smiled meaningfully. They had actually used a sacred artifact to ambush him the moment he entered. If he had failed, his consciousness would have been locked inside the Transformation God Lantern.
Dugu gently stroked the Transformation God Lantern and said apologetically, "Over the years, you are not the first powerful expert to come here. The Saint Demon Emperor once sent his believers to explore this place, and they nearly deceived us.