The news of the Umbra Cave unsealing on the grounds of the Astral Sage College was spread far and wide in the following days.

With so many individuals and students at the scene of the disaster, it was no surprise that this piece of news could not be suppressed.

As word spread, it incited significant turmoil. Xia City was the closest city to the Astral Sage College, and everyone living there panicked. Even with the assistance of the soldiers maintaining order, they couldn't prevent the panic from spreading.

Countless individuals began to flee in hysteria and alarm.

Even when faced with this situation, the royal court did not attempt to stop the populace from leaving. Instead, they actively sought to stabilize the situation and assist with the evacuation. At this point in time, abandoning Xia City was inevitable.

Xia City's numerous powers had similarly made their own preparations. Although no one wanted to leave, especially after they had planted their roots...