The Northern Desert.
Heavenly light blazed throughout this domain. Within the Great Void, spirit fires danced in disarray and countless flames rose, encompassing everything from "bing fire" to "ultimate fire," glittering like stars.
Since the restoration of the Flame Dynasty, the north had flourished in goods and grown harmonious in its people-a true age of prosperity. The masses revered the virtue of red, the tribes worshiped bing fire, and all competed to adopt Great Flame's customs and dress.
The common people changed their livelihoods, tending fewer herds and cultivating more fields, just like the obedient subjects of the civilized realms.
Desolate Capital was renamed [Glory Province].
Le Yu had once occupied this province, leaving demonic qi behind. Its people indulged their desires and refused the civilizing influence of ritual.
The emperor dispatched Left General Jiang Jie with a stream of [Primordial Water] from "Heavenly Inquiry" to gather the demonic remnants of "water transformation" and reform the local customs, bringing the people back under royal governance.
Once Glory Province was set right, its boundaries extended to Longjue Ridge in the east, Great Extinction Debate Mountain in the west, White Ravine in the south, and Houji Liang in the north. Desecration Mound at its center divided the province into eastern and western halves. Two commanderies, [Gathered Yin] and [Gathered Yang], were established in the west and east respectively, cultivating water and fire to regulate the spiritual currents. From then on, the entire region flourished.
The emperor commanded his army to cross Longjue Ridge and enter Kunlun and Western Kang, expanding the borders and spreading royal civilization.
The emperor honored the ancient Buddhist cultivators and permitted monks of the Discipline Dao to enter Gathered Yang Commandery and establish [Dharma Precept Temple]. They were forbidden to practice deliverance, but could transmit their teachings themselves.