The location of the second city was not very far from the first, at least not for cultivators of their level. With about 100 kilometers separating them, it was both easy to reach while also being just far enough to explain why it had taken a while to find in the first place.

Understanding more about this world, Ryu was far more confident with making use of Little Rock.

For whatever reason, the only creatures that appeared in this region were the very same three they had been dealing with from the very beginning. And, despite having been observing the skies for such a long period of time, Ryu hadn't been able to see any others. It was clear that his fear of them being attacked from above was unwarranted. But, because the skies were so clear, they would have to be more careful with where Little Rock descended so that they wouldn't' be targeted.

When the group reached the city, they didn't draw much attention. Just like their own, a large crowd was waiting patiently for the gates to open, feeling that the safest location was near the city itself. However, there was only so long such a thing could last, especially when their first action was to walk up to the gate.

Nether Qi began to surge around Ryu. There wasn't a single person here without extremely sensitive senses. Even without being able to see qi like Ryu could with his [Ephemeral Tapestry], they could all feel it.

Several eyes landed on Ryu as though he was a madman. Who dared to absorb Nether Qi so blatantly?!

Yet, rather than imploding or corroding like many expected, the only change to Ryu was a seemingly subtle paling of his skin.

At that moment, four swirls of dense death qi formed themselves, causing the formation of four Lower Skeleton Warriors.

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