At the first pass, the massive city gates stood tightly shut. This ancient city radiated an awe-inspiring majesty from within.
The entire city towered imposingly, grand and magnificent, as though recounting the Human Clan's ancient legends to the world.
Filled with excitement and heroic spirit, the group from the Big Dipper waited until the gates opened, then entered the ancient fortress city spanning the starry sky.
The city was flourishing and full of life. People thronged its broad streets, brushing shoulders as they passed.
Seeing another group of trial-takers arrive, shop assistants and customers poked their heads out to look.
The street vendors also temporarily packed away their stalls and retreated into the alleys, clearing a path for the two of them.
"I never imagined this place would be so prosperous!" A strange expression appeared on Pang Bo's face.
By listening carefully to the residents' conversations, the group learned a great deal.
"Let's find somewhere to stay first."
They went to a tavern, found a place to rest, and gathered information along the way.
"Have you heard? Word came from farther down the road. Jiang Zhu, one of the strongest of the younger generation, is heading to the Holy Spirit Ancient Road again!"
A young cultivator held a wine cup in his hand, his face flushed and his voice excited.
"What?!"
"Really?!"
"Hiss!"
In that instant, the entire tavern erupted into an uproar, countless people speaking at once.
"Jiang Zhu?! He's going to the Holy Spirit Ancient Road again?!"
"Heavens! A few years ago, he trapped and killed three Great Sages and wiped out the Saint Spirit Race's entire expeditionary army. They hate him to the bone. How does he still dare to go?!"
"It's not a matter of daring! He intends to take the fight to them!"
"Sweep through