The internet allowed people to participate in events from afar, creating a powerful sense of connection and excitement.
Most of the world had either fallen and become a paradise for Exotic Beasts or been carved up by the Gui Xu Great Merchant and the Great Zhou. Only a handful of powerful nations remained.
International communication naturally dwindled. With the populace in a constant state of panic, even domestic demand was weak.
People began seeking psychological comfort or fleeting thrills.
This led to the sport of Beast Hunting taking on a pivotal role in the public consciousness.
And Beast Hunting lived up to the hype. It not only grew with incredible speed but also spurred the development of a whole series of related industries.
It was a powerful shot in the arm for a populace that had been spiraling into despondency and despair.
It was hard to say there wasn't tacit government approval in all this. Amid the chaos, something was needed to divert the public's attention.
