In the Mainland, the Alliance no longer intervenes in this realm, leaving two major sects locked in a stalemate: the Radiant Path in the north and the Sacred Hero Sect in the south.
Any cultivator with even a shred of talent throws in their lot with these two giants. Having monopolized all the vital resources, they represent the only viable path for cultivators seeking to reach Foundation Establishment.
Five years ago, after a grueling search, Liu Song finally tracked down his grandfather, Liu Guanhai, and brought him into the fold of the Sacred Hero Sect. Liu Guanhai's madness had nearly subsided; during his deranged years, he had stumbled upon a fortuitous opportunity that pushed his Cultivation base into the late Golden Core Formation stage.
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