Meeting Bai Liqin
After travelling through the dense forest for almost two days, the group finally reached the outskirts of the Zhenguan Region, where they encountered a mysterious blue barrier.
Wang Jian, being well-equipped, revealed a treasured artifact gifted by his mother that possessed the ability to create a dimensional rift within the barrier.
It took several moments of careful manipulation for the device to activate, and it ultimately succeeded in creating an opening. The carriages cautiously passed through the opened barrier.
As they passed through the barrier, they found themselves amidst a vast crowd of armored soldiers.
Their attire was indicative of them being the Royal Guards of the Everlasting Mystic Empire, specifically members of the prestigious Iron Fist.
Wang Jian, with his knowledge of the empire, quickly identified them.
The Iron Fist was a group of elite warriors who held strict ranks and answered directly to the Royal Family.