When Shen Hanyu and the other two returned to the bounds of Element City, they could not help but pause in slight surprise.
The towering city walls had been completely demolished, while the city's perimeter had been expanded outward by a full three kilometers. New walls had been rapidly erected, already standing over five meters tall and made of materials far sturdier than before. Workers atop the walls labored under the blazing sun, putting in extra hours, while the thick, broad walls rose from the ground at astonishing speed.
The forest that had once stood outside the city had been entirely felled and leveled, ready for the construction of all kinds of buildings.
There was plenty of activity within the city as well. Dust billowed up everywhere, mostly from the old parts of the city being torn down.
There was also activity in the eastern part of the city, where Skywater Academy was located.
The three of them swept past at high speed, drawing countless gazes. Quite a few Soul Masters who knew a little about such things cried out in surprise, then explained the reason to their companions or passersby. For a time, the entire Element City erupted into commotion.
Skywater Academy's campus had been expanded further. The original teaching buildings had already been demolished, and new ones were currently being built.
Shen Hanyu gave the place a cursory look, and a hint of amazement flashed through his eyes.
This architectural style, somewhat resembling the romantic Western style from his previous life, had a surprisingly stunning effect on Douluo Continent. It was a refreshing sight.
It was clear that Shui Ningbing had truly put her heart into this. Nearly every building style and arrangement leaned toward a feminine aesthetic. Several elevated passageways had even been built throughout the academy,