Five Peaks moved quickly. Once the meeting ended, they began inspecting their respective territories and selecting sites for new cities.
After that came the purges and relocations.
Five Peaks had safe cities across all nine continents, but the majority were concentrated on the Central Continent. With Five Peaks relocating at once, the commotion was immense, shaking the entire Ancient Realm.
Star Sea City.
Wu Qingzi stood on the top-floor terrace of the Guardian Hall, his gaze fixed on the city below.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
"Star Sea City has eight days left before evacuation! Everyone must leave immediately. You may use the teleportation arrays to travel to other safe zones. The teleportation arrays will close in four days!"
"Merchants, evacuate as soon as possible! Those willing to relocate with Star Sea City to the Red Rock Continent may retain all their shops. Star Sea City will assist with transportation free of charge!"
"Clang! Clang! Clang..."
Throughout the city, guard squads beat gongs and drums as they announced the evacuation to everyone.
This was already the second day. The city was in chaos: large numbers of people were leaving through the teleportation arrays, while many merchants packed up to depart. Panic gripped the entire city, as though the end of the world had come.
"Chief, do we really have to move? The losses will be enormous. We'll have to start everything from scratch!"
Wu Qingzi's face was full of reluctance. Looking at Star Sea City, which had flourished under his stewardship, he felt deeply attached to it.
Bai Wuchen stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping across the city as well. He said calmly, "No matter how great the losses, we must move. If we don't, this city likely won't hold out. The beast tides are growing ever stronger,