The Underestimated Shrek City

As one of the continent's great cities, Shrek City had a permanent population of two million. While it could not compare to the ten-million-scale population of Mingdu in the Sun Moon Empire, it was not far behind the capitals of the other major empires.

Moreover, as one of the commercial hubs, Shrek City saw an enormous flow of people. With the Shrek City Guard maintaining order and the prestige of the Shrek Supervisory Group, neither evil Soul Masters nor bandits dared to run wild here. As a result, the city had excellent public security and a strong reputation in commerce.

These were the foundations of the city's development and prosperity.

Upon arriving in Shrek City, Xu Tianming naturally changed into Aether's attire. When traveling outside, one's identity was what one made of it. The identity of a Sun Moon Empire prince would only bring trouble on the former territory of the Three Douluo Kingdoms.

Shrek claimed to be neutral, but it was only neutral toward the Three Douluo Kingdoms. Toward the Sun Moon Empire, it was not neutral in the slightest.

Xu Tianming had not forgotten who had led a group of Titled Douluo to crush the once-mighty Sun Moon Empire.

The official road before Shrek City's gates was broad and straight, wide enough for at least eight horse carriages to travel side by side.

Neatly arranged parasol trees lined both sides of the road, their lush green canopies casting dappled shadows beneath the sunlight. Vendors had set up stalls under the trees, selling all kinds of fruit and snacks, their cries rising and falling one after another.

A row of Shrek City Guard soldiers in silver armor stood at the city gates. Their expressions were stern as their sharp gazes swept over the passing pedestrians.

Xu Tianming wore a