The sorcerers that Baiyi called over arrived at the capital. They were the accomplished magical scholars and academic savants in the Empire. Baiyi had called them over to analyze both the Laws of Time and Path to Heaven's magical formation.
Renowned artists across the Rohlserlian Empire heeded the Emperor's call and gathered in the capital city. Their mission was to replace what the Emperor had lost to Baiyi's fire.
Academic discussions in this era were very different from those conducted in the future. Unlike in the future, when old nerds locked themselves in meeting rooms and argued all day, ancient Rohlserlian scholars discussed in locations that were serene and comfortable, thus encouraging conviviality, such as lush gardens, verdant woods, and even beside the water fountain at the public square. These accomplished scholars would then converse with each other as though they were close friends. [1]
[1] Oh, so it’s like those public debates/symposia between Ancient Greek philosophers, then. Ooh, nice!
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[2] Yea, in case you’re wondering (I don’t think anyone was but figure of speech ya know), Baiyi is channeling his monk or sifu energy. “Watch the world reveals itself in a teacup (literally: see the world in a teacup)” is one of those oft-repeated phrases that scream “IT’S THE ZEN HOUR!” I actually have no idea why they say it, but if I were to guess… Well, maybe it’s to tell the listener to consciously keep them worldly affair in a teacup and just watch them from above to not get snagged by it. Mindfulness stuff.