The round moon was truly bright.
Even the clouds around her seemed to blush shyly under her gaze! Compared to the past two days, Tiansang City was indeed far too quiet tonight.
This city that never slept ordinarily did not impose a curfew, unless something major had happened—something enough to affect the safety of the entire city.
Tonight was exactly such a case.
The City Lord's Manor hosted guests from all corners, and Tiansang City had emptied into the streets! This night, practically every powerful figure in the city would gather within the City Lord's Manor. If anything happened outside, it would naturally be a matter of immense consequence.
Thus, the city-protecting grand array was fully activated tonight!
When an azure curtain of light rose from all around, enveloping the entire city and sealing shut in the sky, everyone who looked up was stunned.
"The city-protecting grand array is out, the City Lord's Manor Night Banquet..."
"Is it about to begin?"
"We're here!"
When they followed the map revealed through spiritual sense on the invitation and reached the marked spot, Xu Xiaoshou was stunned.
Mu Zixi behind him was equally dumbfounded. Her large eyes stared fixedly ahead as she unconsciously swallowed.
"Th-this is the City Lord's Manor?"
Before them stood what was unmistakably a resplendent palace.
The glittering golden walls stretched so far that, even from several zhang away, Xu Xiaoshou could not see either end.
"How big is this?"
Forget the walls—even the gates at the entrance were several zhang tall.
Two full rows of guards stood by the gates, thirty-six men in all! The guards wore silver armor and stood in solemn attendance, equipped with both spears and swords, presenting a grim and imposing sight.
"This is called the City Lord's Manor? You might as well rename