The boundless Sunset River flowed from a mountain within the Tianhu Empire.
It stretched across five ridges and thirteen cities, beginning to curve near Tianhuang City.
In many places, it formed the shape of a U, its crystal-clear waters flowing slowly onward.
Tianhuang City stood in the middle of that U, surrounded by water on three sides, with only one side serving as the main gate.
By the time Xu Zimo arrived at Tianhuang City after a dusty journey, it was nearly afternoon.
Dusk dyed the distant horizon, while a lone bird spread its wings and flew through the sky in solitude.
The residents of Tianhuang City all knew that the Sunset River had not been named so casually.
Whenever the sun sank in the west, the U-shaped river reflected the heavens, intertwining with the twilight in the sky.
The river projected the sight of the setting sun, bathing the encircled Tianhuang City in crimson.
Standing along the edge of the city wall, people could almost see the sunset on the horizon intertwining with the sunset within the endlessly rushing river.
Together, they formed a scene so astonishing that one could not help but marvel at nature's uncanny craftsmanship.
This was Tianhuang City's most famous sight. Many people even traveled thousands of miles just to witness it.
When Xu Zimo arrived in Tianhuang City, he saw the city wall packed densely with people.
Looking around, the clear waters on three sides reflected the dusk, making him feel as though he had been enveloped by twilight itself.
Such tranquil beauty made one reluctant to disturb it.
Xu Zimo entered the city and found an inn, intending to rest for the night.
After arranging everything, he went to the central square, where the Teleportation Array was located, to ask around.
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