Shadow World.
Unlike the sky's ever-unchanging grayness of the past, ever since the World Tree's last growth spurt, this place had begun to experience day and night.
When Bai Zhi arrived, it was nighttime.
The city lights had just come on, stretching like dragons through the city.
As a gathering place exclusively for players, it remained as bustling as ever no matter the time.
Those with money rented storefronts in the city together with their guilds, while those without set up street stalls in the Plaza. Crowds flowed endlessly through the streets amid constant noise and clamor.
The formerly Ruined little town had gradually become a thriving city with the arrival of forces from all sides.
Standing high above and looking at the scene below, Qingyi unconsciously widened her eyes. The city lights reflected in her eyes, resembling a dim golden Star Sea.
With no intention of disturbing her, Bai Zhi stood quietly to the side as the evening wind brushed past his ears, bringing waves of coolness.
Their current location happened to be the highest point in the city's bustling center. Not long ago, this place had merely been a prime plot up for lease.
But not long before, a wealthy force called [Hong Ye] had come from who knew where, bought up the entire place, and erected this magnificent building in just a few days.
Unlike other forces, Hong Ye Company specialized in technological medicine and manufacturing. It not only sold medicines of all Levels and related Curse purification agents in large quantities, but had also monopolized the vast majority of businesses related to equipment and Item manufacturing.
From Perfect at the lowest to Epic at the highest, the company's Master craftsmen would custom-make the equipment and Items best suited to your personal circumstances... provided you could afford