"Changes in Cangwu have occurred incredibly fast over these years. Most of the information recorded in the ancient texts is nearly useless now. Since Sect Master Li vigorously pushed for the execution of new policies, the entire Nine Cauldrons Sect began operating with extreme efficiency." Within Yuhuang Mountain's villa, Zong Yan was explaining more details about the situation in Cangwu to Yaoguang, Kong Fang, Ye Longxing, Lyu Tianhe, and a group of high-level officials.0

He even brought a device that resembled an electronic instrument. Once the device started, a map was projected outward.0

"Currently, the entire territory of the Nine Cauldrons Sect is divided into thirty-six domains, totaling 1024 cities. According to the census six years ago, the total population was approximately 8.8 billion... However, many factions and great families have the habit of hiding their populations. The true population of the thirty-six domains likely exceeds ten billion."2

Zong Yan pointed to a spot on the map. "The thirty-six domains occupy 56% of the original area of the Artifact Sect. Twelve domains in the Shiwan Mountains, as well as the East Sea's islands, have not yet been recovered. After the war with the Lunar Fiend Empire, the population withered too severely. Our Star Gate is located...0