C382 Suppression

As dawn broke the next morning, a faint light began to illuminate the sky. Dewdrops fell ceaselessly from the leaves outside Emergence City, moistening the earth below. Crickets chirped amidst the grass, a testament to the burgeoning life all around.

Shen Xuan exited the southern gate of Emergence City alone, setting his course due south. His steps were measured, not hurried