"Indeed, Your Majesty, everything ahead is unknown, and it is too dangerous for you to personally take the field."

Grey Elder also stepped forward, echoing with concern: "It would be wise to wait until everything is clear before making plans."

"I understand the concerns of both elders, but in the face of a crisis that could arrive at any moment, there's no way for us to retreat."

Leo Ray nodded slightly, smiling as he responded: "Repairing the Land of Divine Favor a day sooner, or finding a breakthrough to the Outer Region a day earlier, is crucial for us. Let's not forget the time left to us is extremely limited."

"For myself, for each of you, and for the entire Human World, I must push forward relentlessly to glimpse a ray of dawn."

"Because it's not just the Great Catastrophe, our opponents on other fronts are vying to advance too, and if we pause, it would be no different from retreating."

Upon hearing Leo Ray's words, despite the lingering worry on the elderly faces of the two grand elders, they nodded heavy with affirmation.

After all, it was under the leadership of the Emperor that the Human World was able to emerge from the roots of destruction. If it were only up to them, the outcome would be self-evident.

It is precisely because of His Majesty's race against time that hope will manifest in the future!

"I understand, loyal servant will follow closely behind His Majesty, ensuring your safety!"

Yonir saluted with a hand over the chest, Grey Elder also made the same gesture.

"Then let's move forward and take another look."

Leo Ray nodded at everyone, and immediately, the group disappeared from their original spot, as if they had never appeared at all.

With Jasper Richardson's teleportation and the group's swift strides, the Inverted Gorge at the horizon became clearer, and with it, the energy particles in the air became increasingly chaotic.

"Lord, this Inverted Gorge is indeed extremely peculiar, actually affecting the energy particles in the air to such an extent, it's already comparable to a mega battlefield of a million scale."

Qiana tightened the Longbow in her hand, not daring to be complacent."

"Indeed, and we still have some distance away from the entrance."

Jasper Richardson also tensed up, gray mana flowing at the tip of the Magic Wand, always ready to teleport.

"Since the Blank Era, the Inverted Gorge, as one of the more famous wonders of the Outer Region, has stood in this place, with no one knowing exactly how it formed."

Located in the center of the group, Elusa concentrated, sustaining the Group Invisibility Technique amidst the increasingly chaotic energy flow, saying: "It is said that even Gravity system magic mentors or grand magicians with matching attributes who enter can't find any reason."

"It truly is a magical place."

Leo Ray gazed at countless stones floating in the air ahead, then lowered his gaze, looking towards the entrance of the gorge, spacious and still empty, appearing as flat as a plain."

"Could it be invisible?"

Staring at the barren ground, Leo Ray felt a twinge of doubt again.

Having the Ice Stone City and Crystal Blue City, he clearly understood that the Land of Divine Favor had perfect invisibility, but since the counterpart planned to hold a market, it shouldn't be invisible no matter how you think about it."

"Let me see what kind of trick the counterpart is trying to pull."

Leo Ray gestured to continue forward, and the group once again turned into spectral shadows, disappearing instantly.

It didn't take long, and despite the increasingly chaotic energy waves emanating from within the Inverted Gorge, Leo Ray and his group were near the entrance.

At such a close distance, the stones and gravel floating not far away seemed within reach, as if time had frozen, unmoving in mid-air, appearing increasingly awe-inspiring.

However, the group's focus wasn't on the awe-inspiring sight, but rather tightly fixated on the vacant ground ahead.

"Lord, since the counterpart hasn't shown up, we naturally have no reason to reveal ourselves first. Instead, let the subordinate probe whether the counterpart is here."

Rednight's starry eyes flickered with indignation, chest saluting Leo Ray: "Since the counterpart doesn't understand hospitality, there's no need for us to be courteous either."

"Let's do it, be mindful of the boundary, just probe if there are any barriers ahead."

Leo Ray contemplated briefly, signaling others to take a step back.

Receiving Leo Ray's command, Rednight immediately surged with vast energy waves, clearly stronger than before.

No wonder, after Leo Ray's further nurturing, Rednight's strength has reached Tier 5 Seven Stars from Tier 5 Second Star. Although not yet at Tier 5 peak, with the special blessing of Dragon Clan physique, he's capable of contending with ordinary Tier 5 peak experts and ranks among the forefront of Human Clan's National Level experts.

Just as Rednight was carving out a flame-colored magic array mid-air, a gigantic city appeared before everyone, standing at the entrance of the Inverted Gorge.

In an instant, the seemingly spectacular scene made us seem insignificant in front of the suddenly appearing giant city.

Seeing this, Leo Ray gently patted Rednight's shoulder, both signaling him to stop casting spells and looking up at the giant city.

From the exterior, this city is indeed comparable in scale to Crystal Blue City, Ice Stone City, and even Light Stone City, enough to easily match the largest city in the Human World, appearing extremely magnificent, completely overshadowing the Inverted Gorge behind.

However, compared to the blue walls of Crystal Blue City and Ice Stone City and the white walls of the City of Light, this unfamiliar city's walls were deep brown, appearing heavier.

"Lord, this is indeed identical to the Shadow Market I once saw!"

Gals exclaimed excitedly, quickly ringing in Leo Ray's ears.

"It seems the authenticity of the invitation can be confirmed, and the speculation that Shadow Market is the Land of Divine Favor is proven, but the issue is why the counterpart chose to hold the market here? Moreover, there are no other participants."

As Leo Ray's words fell, a deep and husky unfamiliar male voice sounded.

"I apologize deeply, esteemed Emperor of the Human Clan, to confirm your identity, the market didn't appear immediately. Please allow me, as the administrator of the market, to welcome Your Majesty's arrival!"

Alongside the unfamiliar male voice's fall, the fifteen-meter-high city gate slowly opened, unveiling everything inside to Leo Ray.

Gazing into the city, the spacious block remained empty, only two squads of soldiers clad in brown heavy armor stood solemnly by the city gate.

Judging by appearance, these were evidently the Market Guardians mentioned by Gals and Ester."

"Twenty Tier 5 peak Market Guardians? Judging by the formation, they're not as formidable as Gals and Ester described. As for the self-proclaimed administrator, he should be the leader of this city."

With Leo Ray's scrutinizing gaze roaming, after confirming no other strong opponent appeared, he spoke: "Administrator, you painstakingly sent the market invitation to me, yet act so strangely without other participants; perhaps you should explain your real purpose?"

"Hehe, Your Majesty, no need to make it heavier. The matter might not be as complex as Your Majesty said."

The administrator's muffled and hoarse voice resounded again, responding: "Please, come into the city, I will explain the ins and outs to Your Majesty."

"There's no need to enter the city, I have yet to extend my trust to you."

Leo Ray didn't hesitate, directly declined the proposal.

Before the situation is clear, we shall never venture into their territory rashly.

Only Leo Ray turned the conversation, saying: "How about inviting the Administrator to step outside the city and have a discussion with us?"

Upon hearing Leo Ray's words, the counterpart immediately fell silent.

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