Visitors and citizens came and went, only the city remained. Golden was older than many great powers in Eight Desolaces.

Numerous reasons were attributed to its long-lasting success. First was freedom. Anyone could have a place here, provided that they had enough money to back it up.

Another stated that this was because Golden was close to Inner Ruins. The dangers hidden in the ruins made it difficult for others to wage war. Thus, even top cultivators refrained...