Hadrian, Herbert, and Mia firmly believed they could find a way to the Palace of Nothingness as long as they could enter the Dead City.

James noticed the gazes on him and fell into thought. After a while, he said, “How about you three wait here for a while? Don’t go anywhere. I’ll have a look and see if I can break the barrier formation outside the city. Perhaps, I might be able to deactivate it.

The three replied simultaneously, “Alright.”

James went ahead of them and arrived at the barrier