The scene before them was indeed filled with a sense of ritual.
As the sun set in the west, two black dots suddenly appeared against the light of the sinking sun, looking almost like sunspots.
A moment later, the two black dots drew closer and closer, while the two figures seemed to grow larger and larger.
Yet their faces still could not be seen clearly; only vague outlines were visible.
Princess Ning Han said, "Monarch, my teacher has returned, and she has brought someone else back with her."
Her gaze turned toward Shen Lang, as though asking: Has the grand show you spoke of begun? Shen Lang nodded.
Princess Ning Han said, "Do I need to go receive them?"
Shen Lang said, "Up until now, are you still the only one who can enter this place?"
Princess Ning Han nodded. "Yes. In everyone else's eyes, our Mo Jing City simply cannot be seen. There is only an endless expanse of yellow sand for thousands of miles, and even my teacher is no exception. Do you want me to receive them? If so, I will go now. If you do not agree, then I will wait a few more days before going."
Shen Lang remained silent for a long while before saying, "Go now."
Princess Ning Han said, "Are you certain?"
Shen Lang said, "I am."
"Yes." Princess Ning Han walked out, mounted a special beast, and flew toward the western sky to receive Zuo Ci and the other unfamiliar guest.
Before long, she vanished from sight.
Shen Lang continued staring toward the horizon.
The sun soon sank completely, and night began to descend.
Yet all of Mo Jing City lit up, because the enormous Human-faced Snake Body Gazing Sky Totem released a warm, brilliant radiance that illuminated the entire city-state.