Along the way, everyone felt extremely urgent.

Whether it was Vier and Lance of Saint Reel, or the people of Trolian, they were all eager to contact the Central Church Court of the Saint Reel White Sect to find out what had happened here.

500 kilometers, if it were just a simple journey, would not be a great distance for strong individuals like them.

After about three clock hours, they had already entered the area of Sword City.

There were obvious road traces on the ground, and every so often, they could see a sword-shaped road sign pointing in the direction of Sword City.

"We're almost there!"

said Lance excitedly.

"Sword City is just ahead, once we enter the city, we will be within the boundaries of the Kingdom."

Everyone was filled with excitement, except for Rod, who was somewhat puzzled.

"Miss Vier, I remember you said that Sword City is the junction of sixty waterways, right?"

Vier proudly said, "Yes, one-third of the resources from outside Saint Reel need to pass through Sword City."

"But, why haven't we encountered a single caravan along the way?"

Confusion appeared on both Vier's and Lance's faces.

"Yes, these waterways are usually busy, with guardians, patrols, and transports frequently encountered…"

"Could it be that the disaster's influence is too vast, and Sword City has entered a state of closure, shutting all waterways?"

That was very likely.

In Trolian, when a disaster is predicted to occur in a certain area, that area usually enters a state of closure.

Everyone retreats behind the city defenses and stays indoors, just like what they saw now.

Rod conveyed their words to the people of Trolian and received a confirmed response.

Horus said, "This is a great opportunity; Sword City is likely in the midst of a disaster, and our arrival can help them resist the disaster, which will quickly strengthen our relationship with them."

Rod nodded slightly, realizing that this was also a rare opportunity for him; if used well, he could gain a lot of divinity.

However, the worry in his heart was not completely eliminated.

"Vier, Lance, is there a possibility that Sword City could fall like Hera Fortress?"

Vier said resolutely, "Absolutely impossible! Since its establishment three hundred years ago, Sword City has guarded the north of Saint Reel and has never fallen!"

"Three hundred years?"

Vier nodded heavily, her golden hair scattering with the motion, looking full of confidence.

"Yes, three hundred years!"

Rod slightly furrowed his brows; Saint Reel established Sword City three hundred years ago to guard the northern gateway.

That means, since they expanded here three hundred years ago, they have never moved their territory again.

"Why not expand outward? Sixty waterways' resources should not be few, right? Enveloping them within the Kingdom should lead to higher production efficiency, right?"

Vier's expression turned solemn, her light green eyes glimmering with a proud light:

"Lord Rod, since the establishment of Saint Reel, we have never stopped expanding outward. In such a dark epoch, we know very well that the result of retreat is destruction; only expansion can grant us a sliver of hope."

"And the northern cease of expansion is due to the establishment of No Light City and the Dawn Horizon."

Rod widened his eyes, his heart racing: "No Light City? Dawn Horizon?"

"Yes, No Light City guards the Sea of No Light, and the Dawn Horizon guards the Abyss!"

"Three hundred years ago, our Great Shepherd Saran glimpsed the ultimate secret, finding traces left by the Ancient Gods who suddenly disappeared in the Ancient Epoch. After many years of searching and exploration, we finally discovered their ultimate resting place in the Abyss beneath the Sea of No Light."

"To delve into the Sea of No Light and the Abyss, the Church Court decided to establish No Light City and the Dawn Horizon, and the Kingdom's entire focus shifted westward, halting all expansion in other directions to establish permanent fortresses and strongholds."

"Sword City was established under these conditions, employing vast human and material resources, utilizing the latest spiritual energy techniques, and constructing three layers of ultra-strong spiritual energy fortified walls, each 500 meters high and 100 meters thick, with foundations 200 meters deep underground. Its high-strength spiritual energy is fused into hard stones, even a god cannot break through it."

Lance continued, "Within Sword City, three highest strength Fires of Life are ignited, and the strength of its Fire Domain is second only to the Royal City and No Light City. All the strongest Rama spiritual energy giant crossbows found in ancient relics are placed within Sword City."

"The most formidable is the Divine Weapon from the Ancient Epoch, the Soul Weapon from one of the Seven Ancient Gods, the Vaulted Sword."

"It is held by Lord Saffek."

"He is one of the thirteen Protecting White Kings of the Church Court, with the most powerful title of Destructive Wind. Since his participation, he has created countless miracles like stars in the sky, and the monsters he has slain are like sand on the ground, beyond counting. His spiritual energy strength has surpassed level 16, making him the most likely Monarch to take that step in the Church Court!"

Vier proudly said, "I firmly believe that with Lord Saffek guarding Sword City, it will absolutely not fall."

Rod felt both excited and reassured.

He vaguely sensed that Saint Reel seemed to have grasped some secrets they had long been seeking but had not yet obtained.

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