Outside the administrative center of Dalang Prefecture, amidst the great mountains.
Yibai listened as the Land Deity shared the woes of Dalang Prefecture with him.
"Speaking truly, Heavenly Gang's Prime Star, Dalang Prefecture was once heavily populated, but it is remotely located. When the Central Plains fell into chaos, its reach could not extend here. Only recently has it returned to tranquility. But even when the Central Plains were peaceful, they scarcely governed Dalang Prefecture. Prolonged poverty changed the people's hearts over time."
