After entering the game, Liuzi found himself in a quiet temple where the priest was dozing off to the side, completely unfazed by Liuzi's arrival.
This was Yifate, one of the more prosperous cities in the game and one of the few still under the protection of the gods.
A translucent barrier enveloped the city, safeguarding its peace. People could leave for the outside world, but the outside had become exceedingly dangerous.
Outside, anomalies were everywhere: some ships mysteriously acquired the ability to traverse land, some houses suddenly came to life and started streaking while screaming, and it was said that some keen players had collected hundreds of problems and were still searching for more.
Magicians' spells might bring random effects, varied demons from hell roamed outside, and the hostile environment was no longer fit for human habitation.
But the laws of Yifate were very stable, and the lives of its citizens were not only normal but even extremely affluent.
