The wide gates of Tianlan opened slowly as Liang led the way forward.
The groups followed behind him in a long line, each force keeping close to their own members while still watching the others. Guards stood on both sides of the gate, their posture straight, their eyes sharp as they observed every outsider stepping into their city.
Gabriel walked with ChaosKnight, his steps calm and unhurried.
The moment they passed through the gates, the view inside changed.
The city was not like Stellar City.
Tall buildings stood side by side with traditional structures. Stone paths ran between areas where wooden halls and training grounds were placed carefully. Some rooftops curved upward in old styles, while others had modern glass and metal mixed into their design. Mountains rose inside the city walls, not natural, but shaped and preserved as part of the environment.
Several people looked around with clear interest.
Ragnarok99 slowed his steps slightly and looked upward. "This place…"
