Wucheng lay close to the Capital City. It was a relatively prosperous place, one of the Jialan Kingdom's central cities, linking every region together. The constant flow of people drove its economy, and with such high mobility, information traveled quickly as well.
The overcrowded streets buzzed with conversation, most of it concerning the Eastern Radiance Cult.
"Did you hear? It seems the Eastern Radiance Cult's leader has been found!"
"Finding him might not be a good thing. The Eastern Radiance Cult is undergoing changes, and Elder Ren's influence is far too great. With the Seventh Prince..."
"Careful, you can't say things like that. But I heard the leader is seriously injured. The new leader should be taking office soon, right?"
"Leader Li Chengxu has been missing for days and has neglected the cult entirely. He really ought to give up his position."
"I imagine Leader Ren will use some extraordinary methods. In a few days, news will probably come out saying the leader encountered danger and Elder Ren will assume the position of the next leader. Things like this are commonplace."
"But with the Seventh Prince and Crown Prince fighting over the throne, if the Eastern Radiance Cult refuses to take a side, I'm afraid it'll be suppressed!"
"Oh? You don't think highly of the Crown Prince either?"
"The Crown Prince is too weak. The Seventh Prince is already an advanced martial artist."
People in Wucheng seemed to speak without much restraint. Unlike the cautious Capital City, this place had a complex flow of visitors and few permanent residents. After speaking, people simply left without worrying about retaliation.
Then, amid all the chatter, someone suddenly came running over in panic. "Run! A ferocious beast is coming!"
Everyone else was shocked, and chaos erupted at once. Wucheng's soldiers also mobilized and