The city thronged with people and bustled with prosperity. Every so often, a few low-level cultivators could be seen. After looking around for a while, Xu Yang entered a tavern and took a seat by the window, listening carefully to the conversations of the common folk nearby.
Suddenly, the conversation between two burly men caught Xu Yang's attention. One of them said, "Brother Liu, you were away from the city doing business some days ago. I heard the immortal masters in the city broke out in a great battle. Is that true?"
Brother Liu's expression changed at once. He immediately lowered his voice and said, "Watch your words, brother. Do not discuss this matter here. The immortal masters of White Emperor Manor have strictly forbidden anyone from speaking of it. Those discovered will be severely punished without mercy." The other man's face instantly changed as well. He asked no further questions, and...