While Han Li was inspecting the scene laid out before him, Xiong Shan had already arrived at the entrance, and he only stopped for a brief moment to inspect his surroundings before rushing into the palace.

Han Li turned back to take a glance at the stone staircase to find that Xue Han and the others were still on the way up, but he wasn't far away from reaching the top.

Hence, he also didn't hesitate any longer as he passed through the gate with Lu Yuqing and Patriarch Cold Flame.

Upon arriving on the other side, Han Li caught sight of three enormous palatial buildings in the distance, all with glazed roof tiles and red painted walls, while statues of mythical beasts sat in a row atop the ridge of the roof.

The three palaces were situated in a triangular formation, with all of their main entrances facing the gate that Han Li had just passed through. They were built upon foundations that were several feet tall, making it appear as if they had been constructed atop raised platforms.

Between the gate and the...