As soon as they stepped in, the dim light in the original passage vanished instantly, replaced by bright illumination, making one think they had stepped outside. Only by looking up would one realize it was just a virtual sun above. The well-paved road stretched out underfoot, leading straight towards the city.
Yi Tian and the others were only at the outer perimeter upon entering, so the city's bustling nature couldn't be seen, but the unique atmosphere of the Underground City could be felt. El and Shu felt a sense of homecoming the moment they entered, a deeply familiar and nostalgic feeling.
"I'm back." El softly uttered those three words, yet there was an indescribable melancholy. Having left for so many years, he was finally back in this place, but he didn't know how to describe his feelings at that moment.
Shu didn't speak, but his eyes kept scanning around the city. After so many years away, many familiar faces in this place might already be gone.
