The Great Dry Imperial Dynasty.
The imperial capital.
At the end of the Near Ancient Era, the enormous sect that ruled this continent, the Longevity Immortal Sect, suddenly collapsed.
Amid the chaos, a common-clothed youth rose from adversity. He fought a hundred battles and won them all, eventually becoming a king who held down the entire world. From the ruins, he founded the Great Dry Imperial Dynasty.
From that day on, the Great Dry Royal Clan began ruling this continent. Once its command went out, none dared disobey.
But nothing stayed strong forever, and no road ran on without end. After the Great Qin Imperial Dynasty had flourished for many years, it gradually declined. Then, five thousand years ago, the Black Tide surged, consuming a considerable portion of the Great Dry Royal Clan's foundations.
After that, the Great Dry Royal Clan lost control of the Nine Dao of the world and began sharing rule with the sects.
Today, though the world still honored the Great Dry Royal Clan above all, it could only control the lands of Guannei Dao. The Dry Emperor's orders could only be enforced there.
Even so, the Great Dry Royal Clan's foundations remained deep, and it was still the most powerful force on this continent.
Four thousand years ago, the Yuanshi Sect of Xifeng Dao, believing itself powerful, invaded the imperial capital. But when the Great Dry Royal Clan brought out its divine weapon, the entire Yuanshi Sect was wiped from existence.
After that, the Nine Great Sects abandoned the idea of destroying the Great Dry Royal Clan. Instead, the two sides maintained a peculiar balance.
The imperial palace.
The ruler of the world, the Great Dry Emperor, had come to the rear garden. It was not a riot of color, with flowers competing to bloom.