As the days bled into weeks, the Southern Region of the Crimson Lotus Empire transformed into an unprecedented crucible of power and wealth.
Cultivators from every corner of the empire, and powerful foreign delegations from neighboring realms, flooded into the territory like a rising tide. The streets of Thousand Waves City, Southern Frost City, and Crimson Iron City overflowed with itinerant sword-masters, arrogant young sect disciples, and ancient itinerant elders seeking a final opportunity to break through their mortal lifespans.
With demand for recovery elixirs, high-grade pills, and defensive armaments skyrocketing overnight, market prices surged to astronomical heights. The Tang Clan moved swiftly to capitalize on the chaos.
