Xuan City, north gate.
More than a dozen tamed giant scaled beasts stood in a line behind the city gate. Not a single one dared move or cry out recklessly.
"Very good. It seems that all of you possess resolute minds and will surely reap great rewards on this journey. Before we depart, I have one more matter to remind you of. Although Puppet City is temporarily joining forces with us, we must never lower our guard against them. I hope you can remain united, work together wholeheartedly, and seek the secret treasure as one."
A forcibly twisted melon was never sweet. After gathering all those he had selected, E Kuai revealed the plan to explore the Great Ruins jointly with Puppet City, allowing everyone to decide for themselves whether to stay or leave.
Yet it was obvious that those present had all risen above the many Profound Cultivators of Xuan City. Not one of them was cowardly or timid.
With such a great opportunity before them, they had to take a gamble no matter what!
"We obey the City Lord's command!"
Everyone accepted the order in unison.
E Kuai nodded in satisfaction and waved a large hand. The city gates immediately opened with a thunderous rumble.
As heavy, booming footsteps rang out, the giant beast convoy began passing through the gate tunnel and heading out of the city.
Everyone immediately leaped onto their assigned mounts.
The leading scaled beast stood over a hundred zhang tall, with the head of an azure lion and the body of a giant crocodile. A Black Stone Hall rested upon its back, its doorway carved with ornate designs and adorned with starbone decorations. It was quite luxurious, and was none other than E Kuai's traveling palace.
The dozen or so Black Scale Elephants behind