Liu Province City. Liang Zhaohuang's journey to the East Sea had taken more than half a year. Fortunately, Liu Province remained stable, while the newly established Kui Province and Vine Province beyond it were also developing steadily. Only in the south, where the "Crimson Cauldron" Wang Family was opening up New Province, were there frequent upheavals.
However, with Liang Ruijian of the Nascent Soul Middle Stage leading the Liang Family's battle force and the Liu Province troops—and since they were not the main force tasked with breaking through enemy lines—after more than a year of fighting, they had not suffered any major losses. Instead, they had taken the opportunity to temper the younger generation of the family's Zhong branch, while honing the combat units of the various Liu Province families under their command. They had begun to resemble troops hardened through a hundred battles.
Clearly, compared to Liang Zhaohuang, who as clan head and provincial governor had far too many matters to attend to, Liang Ruijian focused solely on battle. He had long recognized that the Liang Family and Liu Province's combat units consisted largely of newcomers lacking the tempering of war, and had already begun training them through combat.
While matters outside Liu Province remained stable, Liu Province itself was growing increasingly prosperous. The family's infrastructure team under Liang Xiangkun was vigorously constructing roads, waterworks, and other projects linking the province together. The family Flying Boat fleet under Liang Weishi connected the various commanderies of Liu Province, making travel and movement between the province's commanderies and counties convenient and frequent for cultivators and ordinary people alike. This greatly invigorated commerce, markets, and the Human Way throughout Liu Province.
Moreover, the East Sea had suffered a Demon Calamity, sending many refugees fleeing into Liu Province.
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