Chapter 174 174: Royal City Of Spies



The people were wearing the same attire as the old man who attacked him from the back. Moreover, their strength was also similar, if not stronger. Xu Shan had a feeling that he knew the purpose of these people. 

The information about the City Lord being killed was already transferred before he destroyed their communication device. These people were most probably sent by the Royal Capital to check.

The Generals didn't even try to hide their Suppressing Aura, as if they were showing their dignity to everyone who saw them. They were highlighting the difference between ordinary people and them.

Most of the ordinary people felt suffocated, as if Death was staring at them. They couldn't even raise their heads. On the other hand, the Cultivators also felt a burden on their shoulders which forced them to their knees. 

The Generals didn't show it on their expressionless faces, but it was clear that they enjoyed the feeling of superiority. At the moment, only a few people were free of the pressure. 

One of them was the City Lord of this place, and the others were the Guards who were there to protect the Portal. None realized it but there was one more person who was unaffected by the pressure. 

In the distance, Xu Shan stood with his eyes focused on the General. However, it was only for a moment. He didn't want to fight them yet. However, he didn't want to go down to his knees before these people to satisfy their ego either. 

Instead, he simply disappeared from view like a ghost. 

"Hmm?" One of the Generals couldn't help but glance in his direction, seeing an empty spot. 

"Did something happen?" The other General wondered, looking in the same direction. 

"It's nothing. I just thought I saw someone there..." The First General shook his head lightly. They talked with the City Lord for a few seconds, while the people in the surroundings kept suffering under their aura. 

After finishing the discussion, they were escorted by the City Lord toward the other portal to connect them further. 

Xu Shan reappeared a few meters away from where he had vanished, his presence undetected by the Generals. 

He watched as they were escorted by the City Lord, their Suppressing Aura dissipating with their departure. The weight that had burdened the people around him had lifted, and the atmosphere began to return to normal.

Taking a moment to collect his thoughts, Xu Shan realized that the arrival of these Generals confirmed his suspicions. The Royal Capital had indeed sent them to investigate the death of the City Lord. Their purpose was clear: to ascertain what had transpired. 

Unfortunately, they were in for a surprise along the way. The Last Portal was already destroyed, which meant they had to take the long route, delaying their journey by a few days. 

Moreover, the City was already in commotion by this time, since their temporary City Lord was also kidnapped right before everyone. Now everyone knew that the killer had already left, which meant there was nothing to search in the city anymore. 

Shaking his head in amusement, he stopped thinking about the Generals and continued towards the Portal they had arrived from. It just meant he was on the right path on his journey to the Royal City. 

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Once again, his high tier identity worked, granting him instant access to the portal without any delays. 

From one point to another, he took multiple teleportation points, without a single moment for resting. And finally, he reached the last portal, from which could send him to the Royal City. 

He had traveled half the continent within a few days, a journey which otherwise would have taken weeks.

As Xu Shan stepped through the portal, he found himself in a bustling city square, finally reaching his destination. 

The Royal City was a sight to behold, with its towering buildings, grand architecture, and the constant hum of activity. The air was filled with a sense of anticipation and ambition, as people from all walks of life pursued their dreams and ambitions in the capital.

This was also the City of strong. Most of the strongest Celestial Warriors in this world lived here, since this was the most prosperous city, filled with treasures and opportunities for them. Even the Divine Queen herself lived in this city. 

Her Royal Palace was a sight to behold, which could be seen from every part of the City, as if always reminding the Citizens that their queen was always watching them and protecting this city from threats. 

Xu Shan blended into the crowd effortlessly, his nondescript appearance allowing him to pass unnoticed. He decided to take some time to observe his surroundings and gather information. 

He could already see how hard it was to approach the Royal Palace. There were multiple layers of checking along the way. No one could sneak inside either, since there were barriers that could alert of any unfamiliar presence that passed through them. 

It was said that even the Leader of the Shadow Hall couldn't have passed through this without being detected. And destroying these formations was also impossible, since they were directly connected to the Divine Queen. 

This city... It wasn't just a city. It was the Domain the Divine Queen. Everything in this city was within her control. Even for Xu Shan, it was almost impossible to reach the Palace. 

The city's residents were loyal and devoted to the Divine Queen, and they firmly believed in her ability to protect and guide them. And indeed, under her reign, the city prospered in every aspect, from its flourishing economy to its harmonious society.

That was why he couldn't even approach any citizen to inquire about the Royal City. All the citizens here were no different than the fanatics of the Divine Queen. 

It was as if every Citizen here was her spy, which made it impossible to gather any information here. He knew that he had to be careful for the time being.

However, he didn't realize that his presence was already noticed by someone. 

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"The person who destroyed the Crystal... He reached the city..." A furious voice could be heard in a dark room.