But these did not stop the Imperial Dynasty's people from continuing to explore the Ancient Ruins of Li Chuan. These Ancient Ruins were not deserted valleys like the tea-colored grounds; they were likely similar to the ancient temples of the Cloud Dragon Country, allowing an imperial dynasty to stand gloriously through the ages, maintaining its ruling position.
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Upon arriving in Rui Country, this nation of grasslands and lakes, it seemed to have undergone a significant change. After suffering a defeat, they appeared even more prosperous. The city walls stood tall and mighty, the army was orderly, the cultivators adhered to their own precepts, and the common people, riding the wave of influence from Li Chuan, began to display and sell their treasured Lingzhi, Spirit Fruit, Spirit Flowers, and Spirit Beasts, selling as much as they could.
