Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2834 1553: Guidance and Moving Forward

In the subterranean chamber where the intense clash had barely concluded, after the group shared knowing looks, their attention converged on the sturdy form of the enigmatic gray-armored knight positioned directly across from them.

His Majesty had barely traded a few sentences with this stranger, without even uncovering their identity, yet they boldly took up a leading stance for him. From the path they faced, it was clear they aimed to escort His Majesty toward the hidden city—wasn’t that excessively forward?

Even more concerning, the invitation extended solely to His Majesty, marking it as a highly risky proposition.

Amidst the gathered crowd, Leo Ray pondered deeply.

From the present circumstances, this group displayed no animosity toward us, yet the key mystery lingered: the cause behind their abrupt shift in demeanor.

Given that we, "Corrosion", and they had each battled separately, even without plans to swoop in for easy gains, they could have simply observed from afar; there was no cause for them to intervene on our behalf.

Then what precisely triggered their sudden turnaround?

Based on their recent exchange, they only inquired if I led the Stone Giants—could that alone be the reason? Yet as a fresh Otherworldly Lord with scant time since arrival, what ties could I possibly share with them?

Harboring these uncertainties, Leo Ray gathered his focus, eyed Lila and the surrounding Stone Giants, then addressed the knight: "Your Excellency, should we proceed, it must be as one group."

Leo Ray's statement carried a clear message: if they wished to bring me into their city, everyone present had to accompany.

For one, this realm belonged to the Stone Giants, and as their recent lord, protecting them was my duty. Moreover, with the three Stone Giant Legions at our side, any surprises could be met with ample power. Finally, in "Corrosion"-infested territory, dividing forces made no sense.

"Do as you wish."

The sturdy gray-armored knight raised no protest, striding onward alone.

Meanwhile, the remaining enigmatic riders assisted their downed comrades onto mounts and commenced their retreat.

With permission to advance together secured, tensions among the group relaxed notably, all turning to Leo Ray for further orders.

"Very well, let's advance then."

Leo Ray gave a nod to the assembly and moved ahead.

While progressing, Leo Ray scrutinized more details.

These mysterious knights' breastplates bore traces of an emblem, now smoothed blank as if intentionally removed.

Along the armor's borders lingered unfamiliar ancient motifs, like woven vines.

Soon enough, the line neared the Amber Barrier.

The leading gray-armored knight, marching in silence at the front, swept his hand casually, parting the barrier like a vast city gate and forging a passage for the followers.

Having traversed the gap without issue, Leo Ray's eyes roamed over this evidently ancient Amber Barrier—a form of Absolute Defense Barrier—its subtle amber magical glow evoking a holy aura.

This unusual sensation Leo Ray had sensed recently in Observation City.

"It truly is Divine Domain Magic."

Moli's starlit eyes widened in shock as she exclaimed: "This hidden city must predate the Era of Blankness; only those fabled metropolises from the Silver Moon Era bore such Divine Domain Magic protections!"

"Yes, that divine sensation confirms it as Divine Domain Magic."

Leo Ray inclined his head at Moli's observation.

From old Book's lore and Moli's insights, Leo Ray knew Divine Domain Magic stemmed from gods' ancient legacies, far surpassing common spells in finesse and might.

In the Silver Moon Era, solely the elite Chosen Sons of God earned divine blessings to master it.

Curiously, all three Chosen Sons of God under his command—Snowy, Elder Bing, and Fei'er—had once commanded Divine Domain Magic.

Yet post-Era of Blankness, like gaps in their recollections, they had lost nearly all Divine Domain Magic knowledge, unable to cast it despite retaining other spells.

This targeted forgetfulness resembled the deities withdrawing their sanction after abandoning the Ten Thousand Clans.

Consequently, even peak first-class powers among the Ten Thousand Clans clutched mere scraps of Divine Domain Magic, treating them as ultimate heirlooms.

Such reflections in mind, Leo Ray glanced back at Fei'er, who remained lost in contemplation, evidently recalling nothing about the barrier.

Under the gray-armored knight's guidance, Leo Ray's party, flanked by the three Stone Giant Legions, pierced the fog. In mere minutes, thanks to Tier 5-plus agility across the board, the enigmatic city emerged before them.

Thus, the city's authentic visage stood revealed to the travelers.

At once, arrow towers and magic towers crowded the walls, though no banners fluttered, nor fields or farms encircled it.

Its design, with robust inner and outer walls, screamed not a mere town but a grand military stronghold.

Upon arrival, the fortress's sealed gates creaked open, the lofty metal drawbridge descending with resounding metallic clanks.

The vanguard gray-armored knight pressed on undeterred, ushering Leo Ray's contingent straight to the entrance.

With the foe's gates flung wide, the followers clutched weapons firmer as they trailed. Though friendliness prevailed over threat, vigilance endured until truths surfaced.

At the gateway, Leo Ray observed additional traits.

Though the soaring walls rivaled Stone Giant stature in majesty, delving far into the depths, the portal stood merely three to four meters high—standard scale—explaining Lila's certainty it housed no Giants or Half-Giants.

"Enter the city."

At that moment, the sturdy enigmatic knight pivoted, offering Leo Ray a nod.