"Though Starfall Outer City is home mostly to cultivators below the Emperor Realm, its territory is vast, covering more than three times the area of the inner city."
With a light tap of the Venus Tower Master's finger, a three-dimensional map of Starfall City instantly appeared above the Star Jade Desk. The distribution of the Outer City's three hundred and sixty districts was clearly visible, like a ring-shaped galaxy floating around the inner city.
"With your early Emperor Realm cultivation, it is unrealistic for you to oversee everything. Therefore, I will temporarily place one hundred and fifty-seven Outer City districts under your command. If you can manage them in good order and prevent any major disturbances, the order of the entire Outer City will later be entrusted to you."
One hundred and fifty-seven districts!
Lin Yi's heart stirred. The total area of Starfall Outer City was already comparable to several complete great worlds. For a newly appointed steward like him, jurisdiction over nearly half the Outer City was undoubtedly no small challenge.
Yet he showed no hesitation and immediately clasped his fists. "Yes. This subordinate will give it his all and will not disappoint the Tower Master's trust."
"Good. But you need not worry too much. Most disputes in the Outer City are merely struggles over resources, verbal conflicts, and brawls between low-level cultivators. They are far less troublesome than those in the inner city. Moreover, every district in the Outer City has White Tiger Captains specifically assigned to it. They can resolve ordinary incidents themselves, so you need not personally handle every matter."
The Venus Tower Master's tone shifted, and his gaze turned solemn. "What you truly need to watch over is the Myriad Heavens Spirit Gathering Plate at the center of the Outer City. This object is the