Nine Abyss City was peaceful and harmonious.
Protected by the Pure Yang Sect's defensive formation, Nine Abyss City had not been thrown into a state of alarm because of the great battle. Aside from the increased number of troops in the city, no other abnormalities had been found.
The soldiers on the city walls continued patrolling the surroundings day and night, while the city's residents lived as they always had. There was no sign of any impending great battle.
Because the entire territory of the Pure Yang Sect's headquarters had been sealed off, all merchant caravans and ordinary residents traveling back and forth were unable to pass through.
Only certain martial artists who had received special "care," or the higher-ups of certain lineages and sects who had obtained the Pure Yang Sect's permission, could freely enter and leave the defensive formation.
After briefly resting in the mountain range not far from Nine Abyss City, Lin Bai, Old Wen, Dao Child Yu You, Li Guxian, Duanmu Qing, and the others moved ahead of the group and headed toward Nine Abyss City.
"As soon as we approach within ten thousand miles of Nine Abyss City, they'll naturally sense our arrival."
"So there's no need for us to sneak closer. Let's just walk over openly and properly."
After leaving the mountain range, Li Guxian smiled and said this to Lin Bai, Old Wen, and the others.
"That works."
"I'm rather interested in this defensive formation."
Lin Bai answered with a smile.
"Then once we get closer, Emperor Child Senior Brother can take a good look at this formation!"
Li Guxian smiled as she walked toward Nine Abyss City alongside Lin Bai.
Lin Bai and Li Guxian walked shoulder to shoulder at the very front, while Dao Child Yu You, Old Wen, Duanmu Qing,