Unlike the Hanging Monastery, East King Valley, and Diao Hai Building, which are almost nations unto themselves, engaging with neighboring countries on equal terms as major sects,
Withering and Flourishing Temple has been within the territory of Qi Country from its establishment.
Since Emperor Wu of Qi restored the nation and subdued the world, Withering and Flourishing Temple, like all other sects within the territory of Qi, was subject to the control of Qi Court, acting in accordance with government orders.
But what was different was that at that time, Withering and Flourishing Temple's strength far surpassed that of the other sects.
Within the territory of Qi Country, there was even a trend for Buddhism to be the overwhelmingly dominant force.
The influence of Withering and Flourishing Temple was deeply entrenched and spread across all social strata.
