“We still want to try getting through the Seven Guardian Cities ahead.” Chen Qian’an took a deep breath and said.
“It’s done, I’ve already lifted the formation. We just need to avoid those patrolling soldiers,” Fang Yu said calmly.
Chen Qian’an was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.
The three continued to move forward.
To avoid the tens of thousands of soldiers arrayed directly outside the city, they chose a very marginal position to pass through the mountain range ahead.
The three of them concealed their aura and made themselves invisible, slipping past unnoticed.
The first guardian city, passed through with ease.
But this is only the first guardian city.
“As far as I know, the city gates of Hufa City are closed one after another, gradually tightening, and the defensive strength is also increasing.” Chen Qian’an said.
Just as Chen Qian’an said, the next three protector cities are even more exaggerated in terms of troops stationed and the scope of surveillance.
It’s not just about an increase in troop numbers, but also a significant enhancement in the strength of individual soldiers.
When they reached the fifth Guardian City, Fang Yu and his two companions decided to slip in from the foothills of the mountain range ahead.
Unexpectedly, I ran into a patrol team.
The three of them released no aura and did not reveal their forms.
But the captain of this patrol squad seemed to sense something amiss from the shift in the air currents. He abruptly looked up, his gaze fixed on the area where Fang Yu and his two companions were flying in the sky.
“Enemy attack”
The captain spoke, suddenly raising his hand as if to unleash his chi.
At that very moment, countless sword qi suddenly descended from the heavens above.
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh”
The sword qi directly slaughtered the nearly hundred-man patrol team below, turning them into a pile of flesh and blood.
The leader hadn’t even had time to send out a signal before he was cleaved in two mid-air, dying instantly.
“Whew”
Then, another burst of flames descended from the sky, landing upon the pile of corpses and burning fiercely.
A large number of corpses were burned to ashes, leaving behind only a trace of blood. The stench of blood did not permeate the air.
“You’re pretty quick on the uptake,” Fang Yu looked at Chen Qian’an beside him, saying with a slight surprise.
Chen Qianyuan’s eyes still held a chill as he said, “If we had been just a step late, allowing him to successfully send out the signal, all our clandestine efforts beforehand would have been for nothing. We would have inevitably alerted the entire region.”
“Not bad,” Fang Yu nodded.
Fang Yu was surprised because the patrol soldiers’ strength wasn’t weak.
His aura felt at least on par with a peak-stage Earthly Immortal, perhaps even approaching the level of a Nascent Soul cultivator.
And that captain’s strength was undoubtedly above the Tribulation Transcendence Period.
Chen Qian’an didn’t even release much of his aura, he wiped out this group of soldiers with a flick of his finger, not even giving them a chance to let out a scream.
This is the power of the Heavenly Pole’s Third Realm, it is indeed formidable.
Tianji Dao Ren remained silent, but a hint of wariness appeared in his gaze as he looked at Chen Qinan.
“Let’s go, this is the fifth Guardian City, only two left. We should reach the Bone-Eater Main City soon.” Fang Yu said.
The three continued on their journey.
After that, there was another long stretch of mountains as far as the eye could see, with no sign of any cities.
The sky gradually brightened.
It wasn’t until the sky was fully light that Fang Yu and his two companions finally saw the last two guardian cities.
Yes, both guardian cities appeared together.
One on the left, one on the right.
They are like two gateposts, standing at either end.
And beyond them lay the largest city Fang Yu had ever seen in his life.
From the exaggerated, single-horned head on this city’s gate, it is clear that this is the Bone Eater’s main city.
Fang Yu looked at this so-called Ethereal Bone Main City, with only one feeling.
large, very large <<<
Judging from that grandiose city gate alone, this city’s land area wouldn’t be less than the combined size of Beidu and Dongdu on Earth.
At a glance, one can see a gigantic statue within the city. It depicts a man with a single horn and a cloak on his back.
This statue, symbolizing should be the Bone King.
Fāngyǔ quickly shifted his gaze to a closer point.
That are the two guardian cities that stand before the City of Ectos.
Their existence is the last line of defense for Ebonhold City.
More than 200,000 soldiers stand guard, forming a human barrier.
And in the air, a contingent of soldiers riding flying birds patrolled ceaselessly.
To enter the main city of Ethereal Remains, one must pass through these two guardian cities.
“We can go around.” Fang Yu said.
“It’s very difficult, there are too many patrolling soldiers,” Chen Qianan said in a deep voice. “Even if we successfully bypass all the troops, we have to climb over an extremely high wall, and on top of the wall, there are many more soldiers guarding it.”
“So, entering from the side is actually not that different from entering head-on.”
“Then we’ll use the old method, disguise ourselves,” Fang Yu said. “We’re already at the city gate anyway.”
“The strength of the soldiers guarding a Lord-rank main city is incomparable to those in previous cities. After all, we are not Shadow Clan members and there’s a high chance we will be discovered,” Chen Qian’an said.
“Let’s just get discovered, anyway we’re already at the main city of Echowbone. If things get big enough, maybe it will force Echowbone King out directly, saving us the trouble of finding him in the city later.” Fang Yu said.
“Very well, I will do as the benefactor said.” Chen Qian nodded.
Tiānjī Dàorén looked at the giant city ahead with strange eyes.
Fang Yu glanced at Tianji Daoist and said, “What’s wrong? Are you afraid?”
“I am not afraid of the power of the main city belonging to the King of Bone Erosion, but I am afraid that things will escalate and attract those higher beings from the Shadow Clan.” Tianjidaoren said.
“If you have other ideas, do feel free to share them.” Chen Qian’an glanced at Tianji Daoist and said.
Tianjidaoren’s eyes moved slightly, but he said nothing.
“Since there’s no other way, let’s do it the benefactor’s way,” Chen Qianan said.
Fang Yu didn’t say anything, raising his hand to summon the Xuan Ran Qi.
Chen Qian’an and Tiān Jī Dàorén disguised themselves as generals in armor.
While Fang Yu himself disguised himself as Nuojiang’s appearance, even the token used that day was also disguised.
Everything was ready, and the three of them ambled along the avenue toward the two guardian cities up ahead.
Between the two Guardian Forts, stood a vast army of soldiers.
They wore solemn expressions, still as statues.
But the aura of killing intent emanating from him sent chills down one’s spine.
Fang Yu and his two companions walked at a moderate pace, slowly approaching the group of soldiers.
“Halt”
As the three were about to reach the two guardian cities, they were immediately stopped.
A group of soldiers descended from the sky, blocking Fang Yu and his two companions’ path.
“Where do you come from?” the soldier asked coldly.
Fang Yu took out a token from his waist and presented it to the soldier.
The soldier saw the token, but there was not a trace of respect in his eyes. Instead, he frowned and scrutinized Fang Yu and his two companions.
“Lord of Nuojiang City, Wang Zun has not summoned you. Why have you come to the main city?” the soldier asked.
“Oh, I was just…” Fang Yu was saying.
Warn them that they haven’t passed the five Guardian Cities ahead.
Just then, a roar came from behind.
Tens of thousands of soldiers standing above suddenly changed their demeanor, drawing their long swords from their waists in unison.
murderous aura
Fang Yu and the other two instantly became the target of everyone’s ire.
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