As they descended, the stone steps gradually became less steep, eventually leveling out completely.
Li Qian's group of three approached slowly and soon discovered guards from the investigation bureau were here as well.
However, it was clear they had already received orders from Teacher Liang, as they didn't try to stop the trio.
As Li Qian's group drew near the security line, a few of the guards saw them, stepped aside, and waved them through.
Bai Bingbing pointed to a large Bronze Gate at the far end of their view and began to explain. "According to Teacher Liang's assessment, this underground palace, and in fact all of Luoying City, is likely a ruin from the Fourth Epoch."
"The Fourth Epoch?" Li Qian repeated, mulling over the words. He instinctively looked at Bai Bingbing, his face a mask of confusion.
It was the first time he had ever heard the term, so he adopted a posture of rapt attention, waiting for Bai Bingbing to elaborate.
