The development of Atlantis University had far exceeded most people's expectations.
But what had surpassed expectations even more than Atlantis University was the development of Atlantis City.
In two and a half years, Atlantis City had expanded to four times its original size. What did that mean? It was practically equivalent to building a new district in each of the four cardinal directions.
Its population growth was even more astonishing. After several major waves of immigration, the population had grown to more than ten times what it had been two and a half years ago. If the city's housing had not been planned so scientifically, and if restrictions on incoming residents had not gradually been put in place, Atlantis City would likely have already been packed to bursting.
It could be said that Atlantis City's development and expansion had become legendary, leaving every other city on the Main Continent far behind.
Because of its unique nature, Atlantis University was not yet particularly famous across the Main Continent, its reputation spreading only among people in certain circles. Atlantis City, however, was different. It had already become a "pearl" of Shalin and one of the most desirable places on the Main Continent.
Here, one could find all kinds of bizarre creations, unimaginable forms of entertainment, delicious food, and fashionable, beautiful clothing.
Merchants, craftsmen, the poor, and the rich alike were drawn here.
Ma Qiu stood outside the university gates, looking at the bustling street before him, the towering stone buildings lining both sides, and the landmark clock tower in the distance that seemed to pierce the sky. Though he had seen the same sight hundreds or thousands of times, he still had trouble getting used to it. It always felt too unreal.
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