Perhaps because it lay in the far north, nights in the Crimson Firmament Roselight Realm were exceptionally dark compared to those in the Azure Firmament Dust-Dyed Realm, the Mountain-Sea Profound Yellow Realm, and other realms. One could scarcely see a hand held before one's face; the moonlight spilling from the heavens did nothing to help.
Had Wei Jianxing and Wu Qing not bought Barrier-Breaking Talismans that allowed them to see at night earlier that day, even walking through the darkness would have been difficult.
Even with the Barrier-Breaking Talismans, however, visibility at night remained poor, extending only about five meters. They could only feel their way forward, which gave Zhang Yuan an opportunity to slip away.
Walking at the very back of the group, Zhang Yuan used As Though the Emperor Walked in Person to leave unnoticed. He concealed his appearance and figure with his status, then headed unhurriedly toward the center of White Tree City.
He had driven off the Iron Whip Yin Soldier last night. Unless something unexpected happened, the soldier would return at Zi Hour tonight, determined not to rest until he had felled the White Saint Tree. And compared to last night, he would be a little stronger.
"After just one night, he shouldn't be much stronger. I'll deal with him using last night's tactics. The most important thing is still surviving the tribulation lightning and breaking through to Golden Core..."
As Zhang Yuan considered the various matters awaiting him tonight, he made his way toward the city center. Before long, he arrived at the center of White Tree City.
Zi Hour had not yet arrived, and the Nether Bureau Yin Deities had yet to appear. Only Bai Fu, Bai Chong, and the Purple-Furred Evil Ghost from the [Ninefold Calamity-Dispelling Palace] who had been there last