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As autumn fell, Dongwu Stockade bustled more than usual.
This large fortress, with a population of over ten thousand, was situated on the eastern foothills of Heaven Cloud Mountain and named for the many phoenix trees that grew in the valley.
Despite the drizzle from the sky, the streets within the walls were still crowded with people.
Wang Chen walked along the cobblestone main street under an oiled paper umbrella, blending into the bustling crowd as he slowly made his way forward.
Half a month earlier, he had arrived at this Loose Cultivator town far from the old land of Cloud Sun, settling down with his Qi Cultivation of the seventh level and three hundred Fragmented Spirit Stones.
He had his own new home.
Dongwu Stockade was established long ago, and had seen several changes of leadership.