The lion-hybrid soared across the plain, gradually entering the mountain range. Instantly, a network of broad, well-connected roads emerged clearly in the view of Xiao Yan and the others. On these roads, countless figures moved back and forth, and even at such a distance, Xiao Yan could faintly hear the bustling sounds transmitted through the ground. The sky above the mountains was not only home to Xiao Yan's lion-hybrid. Shortly after they entered the mountain region, a series of rushing wind sounds echoed from the distance, followed by numerous flight creatures of various shapes and sizes flapping their wings and gliding inward. As these creatures passed by near Xiao Yan and the others, the figures seated or standing upon them became clearly visible. The entire mountain range first left Xiao Yan with a sense of prosperity. Indeed, it was rare in the sky of Black Angular Domain to witness so many flying beasts gathering at once. Here, flying beasts seemed to be a common mode of transportation. However, along the way, most of the flying beasts encountered were ordinary first- or second-tier魔兽, with few exceeding third-tier status. Thus, Xiao Yan's lion-hawk beast drew considerable attention from the sky. Especially when these observers saw such a large flying beast carrying only a handful of people—around three or four—the sense of astonishment deepened into admiration. High-tier flying beasts like the lion-hawk were quite rare. Unless one belonged to a family or power with substantial resources, ordinary individuals found it extremely difficult to tame such creatures. "Indeed, it is no surprise that this is the most prosperous city within a radius of a thousand li..." Unmoved by the admiring glances, Xiao Yan merely exhaled softly, then lightly stamped his foot. Instantly, the lion-eagle beast emitted a resonant cry, and with a powerful flap of its massive wings, it swiftly surged toward the deep interior of the mountain range. After nearly ten minutes of flight, the outline of a vast city gradually emerged, faintly visible through the dense forest of the mountain peaks. As the beast drew nearer, the city fully came into view. Xiao Yan carefully studied its scale, and upon completion, nodded again. While observing the city, the lion-eagle steadily descended, and just as it was about to enter the city's upper atmosphere, a streak of light suddenly darted up from the city gate, materializing into an elderly man dressed in yellow robes. The elder in yellow robes faced them with a notably stern expression, his pair of aura wings subtly vibrating behind him. He stood straight ahead of the lion-hawk's flight path, speaking calmly, "Are you two visitors new to Tianya City? Didn't you know that flying creatures aren't allowed to enter the city airspace?" "Hearing the thunderous roar resonating in his ears, the elderly man in yellow robes slightly frowned, carefully scanning the lion-hawk beast. Then, he was surprised to find that, except for one person, the other three were all significantly stronger than himself—especially the woman dressed in white, whose presence exuded a profound sense of pressure, so much so that even the flow of his internal qi within his body became noticeably obstructed. "This woman is truly formidable. Few individuals within the Luo family have ever given me such a sensation. Indeed, such a powerful presence visiting my city of Tianya at this moment—what could possibly be her purpose?" Thoughts swirling within him, the elder composed himself, bowed slightly to Xiao Yan and the others, saying, "Esteemed guest, this indeed is a longstanding tradition of our city of Tianya. At the city entrance, there is a designated area established by our Luo family travelers for parking flying beasts." "The Luo family?" Xiao Yan, brother, this Tianya City is filled with numerous factions, all vying for influence—yet among them, the Luo family stands as the oldest and most established. In fact, the 'spatial wormhole' itself belongs exclusively to the Luo family. Within their lineage, there is an elder whose strength reaches approximately the level of a Five-Star Domain Sovereign, making him the city's strongest figure. Without this elder's presence, the Luo family likely wouldn't have managed to maintain control over the spatial wormhole for so many years, given how coveted this rich and fertile resource has always been—constantly watched and eyed by countless others. Hearing the Yellow-robed elder's words, Xinlan quietly added, behind Xiao Yan. Nodding slightly, Xiao Yan glanced at the elder, whose strength was only around Two-Star Domain Sovereign level—still a solid contender. He had come to Tianya City merely to borrow passage through the spatial wormhole and didn't wish to complicate matters with any other concerns. "Thank you for the information. By the way, could you tell me exactly where the spatial wormhole is located in Tianya City?" Xiao Yan asked, his voice calm and composed. "Several friends came at an unfortunate time. The spatial wormhole has been under maintenance for several days and is currently closed. However, our stronger members are working diligently to repair it, and I believe it will soon be reopened again." Hearing this, the yellow-robed elder shook his head. "Closed?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Yin's brows furrowed, clearly disappointed by such a poor timing. "How long does the maintenance typically take?" the young physician slowly opened her eyes, speaking in a calm tone. "I'm not entirely sure. The duration depends on the severity of the issue. The spatial wormhole in Tiansha City was originally constructed over a century ago by an ancestor of ours, with the assistance of a colleague. After so many years of use, it naturally has accumulated several problems. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. If you wish to pass through, you may stay in the city for a few days, and the situation should be resolved by then." Seeing the young physician speak, the yellow-robed elder quickly replied, eager not to seem unkind. "Also, my elder ancestor has recently been inviting several Douzong-level强者 to jointly repair the spatial wormhole. If Miss also has an interest in this, she may simply go directly to the location of the spatial wormhole in the city center..." After speaking, the robed elder seemed to recall something and added further. Regarding the elder's words, the young physician remained unconcerned. With a casual nod of her snowy chin, she turned her gaze toward Xiao Yan. "Then let's go into the city first..." Xiao Yan paused slightly, then bowed slightly to the robed elder, waved his sleeve, and a gust of wind instantly enveloped the lion-jaguar beast, carrying it swiftly toward the ground. Upon seeing Xiao Yan and the others land, the yellow-robed elder sighed, lamenting, "It seems the spatial wormhole has encountered significant issues. Otherwise, with the Elder's capabilities, there would be no need to invite other Douzong-level masters. These esteemed guests are quite difficult to secure—not only do they expect grand hospitality, but their demands for compensation are always exorbitant." "Xiao Yan, the spatial wormhole has been temporarily closed. What shall we do?" Stepping forward and walking side by side with Xiao Yan, the young physician furrowed her brows, saying. "Let's rest overnight in the city and see if there's any news. If there's still nothing by tomorrow, we'll head to the central part of the city." Xiao Yan slowed his pace slightly and smiled. Naturally, no one would have any objections to Xiao Yan's suggestion, and everyone nodded in agreement.