An aura as ancient as time itself descended. Cultivators throughout Immortal River City felt a crushing pressure settle over them, and countless beings trembled in fear!
"What's going on?" Many protectors halted in their tracks, staring at Chen Fan in shock and not daring to approach carelessly, thinking he had brought out some other unimaginable treasure.
The people on the ground also changed expression, searching for the source of that towering aura.
Very soon, someone noticed that Chen Fan's gaze was fixed beyond Immortal River City.
Many protectors soared into the sky, only for their expressions to change drastically.
"What happened to the moat outside the city? Why is it like this?"
"City Lord Guo, come and take a look!" Countless people cried out in alarm.
The battle between Dugu Han and City Lord Guo also came to a halt. The two of them swept into the air almost simultaneously. Dugu Han shot straight toward Chen Fan and stood behind him, coldly sweeping his gaze over the protectors while remaining wary of City Lord Guo.
His gaze briefly swept over the moat outside the city as well, and his expression instantly turned grave.
"Could some priceless treasure be hidden beneath the moat, about to emerge into the world?" someone guessed.
"No. With such terrifying pressure, why does it feel like some great fiend from ancient times is about to emerge?" Another person shook his head and said gravely.
"City Lord Guo, this city has always been governed by your Guo Clan. Do you know anything?"
City Lord Guo's face darkened, his gaze cold as he shook his head. "Before Immortal River City was built, this place was a great lake. The water in the moat also came from that lake!"
Everyone's expressions shifted upon hearing this. One protector frowned and