Necromancer, summon skeletons, practice the Heaven-Swallowing Magic Skill

After reaching a consensus with Adrian, Lu Ming quickly said a brief farewell to Yan Jin and Liu Ruyan.

He ordered Yan Jin to take good care of Liu Ruyan and ensure her safety in Sunset City, while he embarked on a new journey with Adrian.

The destination is the entrance to the ruins of the Sky City, which is located in the east of the magical continent and is known as the place where the sun rises, symbolizing the origin of light and hope.

This city seems to be the embodiment of light and hope. Whenever the first ray of sunlight penetrates the horizon in the early morning, the whole city is bathed in warm golden color, like a pearl inlaid on the horizon.

The City of First Light has a unique architectural style, mostly made of bright white stone. These buildings reflect a soft luster under the morning sun, coexisting harmoniously with the surrounding natural scenery.

The streets are wide and clean, with a variety of flowers planted on both sides. The fragrance of flowers and the morning light interweave to create a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

There is a towering clock tower in the center of the city. Every morning, the melodious bell sounds, announcing the beginning of a new day and reminding residents and travelers that this is the starting point for welcoming light.

The residents here are optimistic and cheerful. They believe that every day is a new beginning and life is full of infinite possibilities.

The City of First Light is not only a resting place for travelers, but also a gathering place for explorers. Many adventurers share their stories, exchange information and prepare for the next expedition.

Using the teleportation array in the City Lord's Mansion, Lu Ming and Adrian made several transfers and finally arrived at the City of First Light.

The city is famous for its spectacular sunrises and is a must-see on the way to the remains of the Castle in the Sky.

After leaving the City of First Light, the two continued to move eastward, passing through rolling hills and plains until a spectacular ravine area appeared before them.

These ravines are said to be witnesses of ancient wars. Once, towering mountains stood here, but after a catastrophic battle and the collapse of the Sky City, the earth was completely changed, forming the scene before us.

The crisscrossing gullies are like scars on the earth, bottomless and make people feel awe at the tremendous power of the ancient times.

Adrian led Lu Ming through these gullies, occasionally giving pointers and telling him the history and legends of this land.

Lu Ming listened carefully, and at the same time, he was alert to his surroundings to prevent any accidents. He knew that the closer he got to the ruins, the more likely he would encounter unknown dangers.

Finally, under the leadership of Adrian, they came to a secret entrance, which was a passage opened up by the killer organization to the ruins of the Sky City.

The entrance is covered with traces of time, and ancient runes are vaguely visible, emitting a faint light, as if telling of past glory.

After the two arrived, Lu Ming saw more than a dozen strong men wearing the unique insignia of the killer organization walking out of the darkness.

Among these powerful men, there are two magicians at the level of grand mage, and the rest are knights at the level of silver knight.

They are one of the core members trained by the killer organization and are also the guards responsible for guarding this place.

This is enough to show how much importance the killer organization attaches to the Sky City.

"grown ups!"

When they saw Adrian coming in person, the guards saluted respectfully.

Adrian nodded slightly and whispered, "Thank you for your hard work! The leader already knows what happened in the ruins and sent me here to investigate. Before I come out, you continue to guard this place and don't let anyone in."

"Yes!"

Everyone responded.

Adrian said no more. He took Lu Ming and strode into the passage, heading deeper into the passage.

Then we came to a huge space deep underground.

A sanctuary-level magic defense formation was set up on the surrounding walls.

There is even a magic teleportation array on the ground.

"Lu Ming, this magic teleportation array was built by the leader of our assassin organization with the power of a god-level warrior at a huge cost."

"The other end of the teleportation array is the Sky City ruins, which belongs to our organization."

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After a brief exchange of words, Lu Ming and Adrian boarded the magic teleportation array.

As the light of the magic teleportation array gradually dissipated, Lu Ming and Adrian found themselves in a breathtaking landscape.

The City in the Sky, this miracle that once floated above the clouds, is now in ruins, but it still shows the shadow of its past glory.

The ruined palaces and towers seem to have been forgotten by time, quietly floating in the air thousands of meters above the ground, like a three-dimensional historical scroll, telling the rise and fall of the ancient civilization.

From a distance, the Sky City looks like a huge island in the sky, surrounded by a thin layer of clouds.

This layer of fog is like a veil, giving people a mysterious and charming feeling. When the sun shines through the clouds, it casts mottled shadows on the ruins of the city, making the whole city look more mysterious and spectacular.

As you approach the sky city, you can see that it is quite large.

Even after long years of erosion, it still occupies a vast space of hundreds of square kilometers, almost equivalent to the territory of a small country.

The layout of the city is well-organized, full of layers and three-dimensionality. Although many buildings have collapsed, the original meticulous planning and ingenious ideas can still be seen.

Entering the city, you can see wide streets crisscrossing with dilapidated buildings on both sides.

These buildings have different styles, some are tall and magnificent, some are small and exquisite. Some of them still have exquisite murals and carvings on their walls, showing the prosperity and cultural heritage of the past.

There is a large square in the center of the city, surrounded by incomplete fountains and sculptures.

In the center of the square stands a dilapidated clock tower. The hands on the clock face have long stopped moving, as if time has also stopped here.

Standing in the square, you can feel a tranquil and solemn atmosphere.

In addition to palaces and towers, the Sky City has some other amazing buildings. For example, in the Sky Garden, the flower beds that were supposed to be full of various exotic flowers and plants are now deserted, but the exquisite gardening landscapes are still amazing. There are also canals and bridges across the city. They are ingeniously designed to connect different areas and facilitate residents' travel.

Although most of the buildings in the Sky City have been destroyed, one can still feel its former glory.

The surfaces of the remaining buildings are covered with strange vegetation, which grow tenaciously in the cracks of the rocks, adding a bit of vitality to the ruins.

In some relatively intact areas, you can still see some statues and murals that depict the beliefs and legends of ancient civilizations. Despite the erosion of time, the charm of art still shines.

This was once the center of a highly developed civilization, with advanced magic and culture. However, over time, this civilization eventually fell into decline, leaving behind these ruins as a witness.

Standing in the ruins, people can't help but sigh at the fragility of human civilization. At the same time, they are full of curiosity and awe for the ancient civilization that once created such a great miracle.

Lu Ming and Adrian shuttled through the city, and every step seemed to be traveling through time and space, feeling the glory and mystery of the city in the past.

There is a unique scent in the air, a blend of ancient magic and natural elements, which is refreshing.

Although the Sky City has become a relic, it still retains an indescribable attraction, as if calling for those who are destined to explore its secrets.

"Let's go and complete the mission first. After the investigation is finished, I'll take you around for a good tour."

Seeing that Lu Ming came for the first time and was attracted by the beautiful scenery of the Sky City, Adrian smiled slightly, said something softly, and led Lu Ming towards the depths.

As soon as Adrian finished speaking, the two continued to go deeper into the mysterious ruins.

As they walked, the surrounding scenery changed from magnificent ruins to a desolate camp.

.What was supposed to be a temporary residence full of life has now become a silent theater of death.

Tents were scattered around in a haphazard manner, the campfire had long since gone out, leaving only cold ashes, and the air was filled with the smell of death.

Lu Ming and Adrian walked through the camp carefully. They found that the people in the camp had turned into shriveled corpses, as if all the sources of life had been drained away.

The corpses were in various postures, some curled up, some stiff, as if they had suffered great pain and fear before death.

Adrian squatted down and began to examine a body.

He discovered that the remaining energy inside these corpses was extremely complex. It had the coldness of dark power, the profundity of soul power, and the purity of light power.

This mixing of forces is extremely rare, because darkness and light are opposites in the universe, and theoretically it is impossible for them to coexist in the same carrier without canceling each other out.

"This is unbelievable." Adrian whispered, "I have never seen such a strange combination of energy. It seems that everything happening here is not a natural phenomenon, but some kind of powerful magic or supernatural event."

Lu Ming also carefully observed the surrounding environment, trying to find any clues.

“Everything here seems so unusual,” he said. “Not only because of the bodies, but the atmosphere of the whole camp, like… like some kind of ritual has taken place here, or something has been summoned that shouldn’t be there.”

Adrian nodded in agreement. "Yes, we need to be more careful. Obviously, we are not facing ordinary enemies or events. Instead, we are being invaded by an unknown force."

"Regardless, our priority is to ensure our own safety and to find out the truth."

The two exchanged a determined look and then continued their exploration.

Lu Ming and Adrian continued to explore deeper. They released their own spiritual consciousness and mental power, which extended to the surroundings like invisible tentacles, trying to penetrate every corner of the ruins.

However, when their perception reached deep underground, they encountered a strange and powerful energy barrier.

This force seemed to be deliberately set up to prevent outsiders from prying.

Adrian's face became solemn, and he whispered, "Lu Ming, this energy is extraordinary. We have explored the ruins of the Sky City for many years, but have never found such a powerful energy underground. It seems that there must be some ancient secrets hidden underneath, and it may have awakened recently."

Lu Ming also felt the seriousness of the matter. He responded, "Yes, this energy seems to be deliberately blocking our perception, which means that the things below are not only ancient, but also extremely dangerous. The death of the guards in the camp is likely related to the revival of this energy."

At this time, similar strange events were also taking place in the territories controlled by the Church of Light and the Dark Council.

The camp they sent to the ruins of Sky City also encountered a tragedy. All the guards died tragically overnight. Their deaths were similar to those of the guards in the camp discovered by Lu Ming and Adrian. It seemed that the source of their life was drained away by some force.

All major forces were shocked when they heard the news. They sent out their strongest warriors and magicians to try to uncover the secrets deep underground.

Different teams went deep underground from different directions, trying to find the source of the mysterious energy and the truth behind it.