After arriving at the Fourth City, Yuan continued flying in the same direction without stopping for another full day.
That night, Wu Qi slept while still in the air, as he was a mortal who needed sleep. Though they were flying at great speed, the world felt strangely still when he closed his eyes, granting him a surprisingly peaceful rest.
When Wu Qi opened his eyes again, it was already morning, and he could see another city in the distance.
"That tall black building in the city… It's the First City. We're almost there," he said after noticing the pagoda in the distance.
"Alright."
Hearing this, Yuan sped up some more.
A few minutes later, they arrived at the city entrance.
When the guards at the entrance saw Yuan, who was fast approaching in the air, they instantly lowered their heads—both in respect and in an effort to avoid drawing his attention.
"Is this the First City?" Yuan asked as he descended before the guards.
