Chapter 557: Returning to the Holy city (2) (1/2)

The moment that he walked out of the canyon, Shun Long saw another group standing outside, staring warily at the canyon's entrance.

This group seemed similar to Ying Gui's group, with 2 small carriages and a group of over 10 guards that had completely surrounded the carriages, protecting them from all sides.

The guards all had solemn looks on their faces as they stared at the entrance of the canyon, as if they were still debating whether to enter or not.

Shun Long also noticed that most of the guards seemed to be at the early stages of the Nascent Soul, while 2 of them were actually at the early rank 4 and the peak rank 4 of the Nascent Soul respectively.

At the same time that Shun Long walked out of the 'Flame Lion's' canyon and turned his gaze towards them, the 12 guards all turned to look in his direction as well, staring at him with gazes filled with incredulity and shock.

''Did that guy really just exit the 'Flame Lion's' canyon by himself? This... don't tell me that he made it out coming from the other side...''

''Idiot, what are you even thinking about? Can't you see that he is just an early rank 3 Nascent Soul stage cultivator? He probably just entered the canyon and walked around the outskirts before coming out again.''

The first guard nodded his head when he heard his friend's words as he realized that they actually made more sense than his own guess.

Indeed, even they needed a group of 12 people and more than ample preparations just to have a chance to pass through the 'Flame Lion's' canyon. Could an early rank 3 Nascent Soul stage cultivator even survive if he entered inside by himself? Even reaching the depths of the canyon would be a far-fetched dream.

Shun Long however completely ignored the guards' hushed discussions, and soaring in the sky, he headed directly for the Holy city.

Naturally, Shun Long wouldn't keep his second 'Monarch's Domain' active after leaving the 'Flame Lion's' canyon, or even with his own qi reserves, he knew that it would only be a matter of time until he was completely exhausted.

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2 days later, after flying at full speed without taking a break, Shun Long saw the familiar outline of an enormous city appearing in the distance, along with a gigantic mountain towering right above the city, whose peak pierced high above the clouds.

Shun Long's lips curved up when he saw the sight in front of him, as he flew towards the bustling city without any hesitation.