"Who dares to trespass the sacred grounds of the Imperial City?"
The leading Earth King Realm expert’s voice was like thunder, causing the runes around the Teleportation Array to tremble slightly.
Cold sweat dripped from Gu Sheng’s forehead as the True Qi within him nearly froze.
Any one of these experts could easily take his life, let alone five of them joining forces.
Just as he was about to speak up and explain, the girl beside him gently stepped forward.
"Boldness."
Although the girl’s voice was not loud, it swept away all the pressure like fresh spring water flowing through a mountain stream.
She raised her hand to remove her veil, revealing a face as exquisite as a painting yet cold as frost.
Gu Sheng noticed the shock in the experts’ eyes as soon as they saw the girl’s face.
"This Young Master Gu helped liberate the seal for the palace, and he is a contributor to the Southern Emperor City."
Although her tone was flat, it carried undeniable authority.
"Would you dare still not withdraw?"
"Greetings, Princess!"
Dozens of experts simultaneously knelt down on one knee, even the Earth King Realm expert lowered his proud head.
Gu Sheng’s pupils contracted slightly.
He knew the girl’s identity was extraordinary, but he hadn’t expected her to be the daughter of the Southern Emperor.
No wonder she could come and go freely in forbidden areas, and no wonder those Fierce Beasts dared not approach...
"You may rise."
The girl gestured for everyone to stand, her gaze swept across the leading Earth King Realm expert.
"Commander Lin, immediately arrange for five King Realm experts to accompany the palace to Nine Heavens City."
Commander Lin hesitated.
"Your Highness just escaped, shouldn’t you first meet His Majesty..."
"Rescuing is urgent."
The girl interrupted him, her tone brooking no argument.
"Prepare the Transmission Array immediately."
Commander Lin was about to speak but ultimately bowed with clenched fists.
"Understood."
Gu Sheng observed the girl’s decisive demeanor, sighing inwardly.
This princess might seem frail but her actions were so resolute that even Earth King Realm experts dared not defy her orders.
When the Transmission Array lit up again, there were five King Realm experts beside Gu Sheng.
Though they concealed their aura, the feeling of power like an abyss and ocean still suffocated Gu Sheng.
The girl stood in the center of the array, her garments fluttering without wind, her eyes held a light Gu Sheng couldn’t comprehend.
"Nine Heavens City..."
The girl murmured lowly, her voice carried a coldness unlike anything Gu Sheng had heard before.
A flash of light, and the scene abruptly changed.
When Gu Sheng once again saw his surroundings clearly, they were already standing on the Transmission Platform of a magnificent city.
But the expected guards and checks were nowhere to be seen; the entire transmission area was devoid of people.
"Something is wrong."
A King Realm expert frowned.
"The Nine Heavens City’s transmission area is always heavily guarded."
Gu Sheng looked around and found the city eerily quiet.
There were no Martial Artists coming and going, no vendors selling wares, not even a patrol team to be seen.
The air was filled with a strange silence, as if the entire city had been drained of vitality.
"Investigate."
The girl commanded.

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