Royal City—this was a truly majestic city, like a dazzling pearl upon the earth.
This city was far more prosperous than before. Towering buildings stood everywhere, strange exotic plants intertwined in tangled roots, blooming with dazzling radiance.
Even from a great distance away, one could clearly see the light emanating from this city, as though it would never be extinguished.
Li Qing strode through the air. As he gazed at the majestic Royal City ahead, his divine sense had already spread outward.
"As expected of the royal city of a dynasty. At least three or four qi-and-blood martial artists possess qi and blood as vigorous as rivers and seas. These should be the so-called Martial Saints, right?"
Li Qing's figure flickered unpredictably. Not long after, he had appeared above the Royal City. He concealed his aura, and no one could detect his presence.
Before long, Li Qing had slipped into the Royal City without anyone noticing.
Just as he landed, the ground beneath his feet suddenly trembled. Thorns stabbed out from the earth, sweeping toward Li Qing.
"Hmm?"
Looking at the thorny vines surrounding him, Li Qing was slightly startled, but he swiftly reacted. His figure turned illusory, causing the thorns to stab through empty air.
There was a guardian ritual spirit within the Royal City!
This was undoubtedly the work of that Ironwood Tree ritual spirit from back then. Li Qing had not expected the Ironwood Tree ritual spirit to have become so sharp-sensed. He had only just entered the Royal City, yet it had already discovered him!
"So that's how it is. That Ironwood Tree ritual spirit from back then has actually fused with the earth beneath this Royal City."
"Over these past several hundred years, it has not stood still either. Its strength has improved considerably."
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