When Irving first entered Shadow City, he didn't pay much attention to his companions. He and Elder Lawrence were nearing exhaustion. Under the relentless pursuit of the King of Lightning, it was nearly impossible for them to think about anything else.
However, upon arriving at Shadow City, Elder Lawrence seemed to regain some confidence. He glanced around at the state of Shadow City and spoke directly to Irving.
"We've arrived at Shadow City, the stronghold of our Night Blades in the Desolate Canyon. Here, I can summon considerable power. So now, we must choose different escape routes. Only then can I shake off the King of Lightning's pursuit. I can leverage the power of Shadow City to drive him away."
Irving didn't immediately accept Elder Lawrence's suggestion. After all, the risks associated with Lawrence's plan were quite high for him, and the potential rewards didn't seem substantial enough.
