Chapter 581: Cinna City (1/2)

Krune and Iem took a look around first to be sure that they weren't in danger. However, so far, nothing happened after they arrived here. Only after that did they spare some time to look at the underground City in front of them.

”What is this place?”

Iem shook his head.

”I have no idea, but it seems that the labyrinth before was made to protect this city. Or maybe it was some kind of trial to arrive here, like those of a sect.”

At the moment, Krune and Iem are at an advantaged position, so they could see part of the City behind the walls. The City was completely lit. It was also possible to see people inside the tall buildings too. Without a doubt, this isn't a ghost city or anything like that.

At the same time, Luvile informed them.

”The time acceleration disappeared here. We are back to the normal flow.”

Krune and Iem nodded. They also noticed that their connection with the Laws were back to normal.

”Could it be that this is just one more City on the planet we are staying, and we just so happened to use the wrong entrance? Like, we took some kind of ancient passage that isn't used anymore?”

Krune and Iem smiled bitterly. If that was really the case, then it would be too much of a bad joke. Why would anyone go to the extent of sending them through that trial then? Of course, that's just an idea. They need to go there and check it first.

Krune and Iem then moved in the City's direction. But just as they started to walk, the ground below them began to tremble. Krune and Iem had kept their Divine Senses active all the time. Although it couldn't go far, it still reached a 1km distance. That being said, they soon found the reason for the tremor below them.

Without even thinking, Iem and Krune jumped to the sides, just in time to avoid being swallowed by what seemed to be a giant worm. Since it was close to them, they could at least see its cultivation... or so they thought. Just like the Azure Beetles, this worm had no cultivation what so ever. However, the might it displayed was definitely at the Divine View Realm for sure.

Iem snorted as his body crystallized. Just as the worm tried to burrow back into the ground, Iem appeared at its side like a ghost.

Bang!

With a punch, the worm's intention of escaping crumbled as it was sent flying! Still, Iem narrowed his eyes. He had used 70% of his strength just now, but the worm didn't die. Not only that, it immediately took the inertia to turn its body and escape into the ground once more. This time, it succeeded. One must remember that be it Krune or Iem, ordinary Divine View Realm cultivators or demon beasts were just playthings.

Soon, the ground stopped tremble as the worm disappeared from their senses.

”Its attack power was only comparable to the Divine View Realm's initial stages, but its defense was ridiculously high. I reckon that even an ordinary peak Divine View Realm would have a hard time to survive my attack.”

Krune nodded. He didn't try to kill the worm since it was obviously only moving on instinct. There was no sentience behind its actions at all. It was simply looking for food just like any other low-level demon beast.

”Still, we can't see any cultivation realm. Could it be the same for the people inside the City?”

Iem and Krune had no answer to that question.

”Anyway, let go there to take a look.”

Krune pondered a bit before saying.

”Take a look at the city gates and the area around. Even though the City seems enormous and full of life, there isn't a single cultivator or demon beast outside. Usually, a City would have a lot of people and beasts coming and going. However, there isn't a single living soul out.”

Iem had to admit that Krune was right.

”I know what you mean. We are outsiders, and there isn't anyone outside the city gates we can get information from. We still don't know what their instance towards guests like us are. That being said, we should instead try to sneak inside, is that correct?”

Krune nodded.

”It would be for the best if no one can tell who we are. At least not before ascertaining the situation.”

Iem then looked at the City Walls before saying.

”Then we have a problem. There is a formation covering the entire City. It goes all the way to the skies and enters the earth. I can only see one passage, which is the City Gate. If we don't go there, how do you expect we enter it?”

”Can't you open a hole with your Formations Master Skills?”

Iem immediately shook his head.

”I've been in the Higher Realm for two months only. I spent half of it working for free in the Formations Guild, so I didn't have much time to train. Even after I concluded my free labor time, I only had a few weeks to practice the new formations. How do you expect me to be proficient with such little time?”

Krune had to admit that Iem was right.