Azure Province City—now it should be called New Azure Province City—was basking in an almost dreamlike revival.
Two hundred years of isolation, two hundred years of oppression, like an invisible mountain, had been completely moved away overnight.
The instant the Sky Locking Array shattered, the heaven and earth essence that surged in fell like a widespread sweet rain, nourishing this land that had been parched for far too long.
To ordinary folk, the air merely seemed fresher, their spirits stronger, and even the crops in the fields appeared to be growing with greater vigor.
But to martial artists, this was an unprecedented opportunity.
Within the city's busiest tavern, the clamor shook the heavens, nearly lifting the roof away.
"Did you hear? Butcher Wang from the eastern district, who's been slaughtering pigs for thirty years, had an epiphany yesterday! He punched through his own courtyard wall and leaped straight into the Xiantian Realm!"
"What's so impressive about that? My third grandaunt's second nephew is only fifteen. The night before last, he stared blankly at the moon and actually comprehended a trace of sword intent on his own! His father, Chief Liu from our city's Patrol Office, was so delighted he didn't sleep for three days!"
"Heh, your news is already outdated! The latest news is that the Imperial Court's official decree has arrived! The lords of the Demon Suppressing Division are purging the remnants of the Blood Saber Sect. Before long, a new provincial governor and officials at every level will take office! They'll also establish schools and broadly enlighten the people! Most importantly, Azure Province's taxes will be waived for ten years!"
"Really?!"
"Absolutely true! My cousin works at the yamen. He saw the notice with his own eyes!"
"Heaven has eyes! Our Azure Province has finally endured its way