Qingyang City's outskirts.
This area was originally designated for scenic development, a lush forest offering a semblance of nature. It was opened as an AAA-rated tourist spot. However, ever since the revival of Spiritual Energy, the world has grown increasingly chaotic. Gradually, the higher-ups were unable to manage the sprawling forest and simply abandoned it.
As a result, this place became a haven for Evil Cultivators and those rogue Martial Artists who defied authority.
After all, the vast and resource-rich terrain allowed them to seize strategic positions that were easy to defend but hard to attack, gradually gathering considerable power.
Of course, all of this was explained to Lu Chuan by his uncle later. Back then, Lu Chuan didn't pay much attention. But now, unexpectedly, he found himself dealing directly with this group.