Heavenly Cloud City, Ancient Cloud Continent.0

It was the end of another year. For cultivators, this was just another insignificant moment in their long and busy lives, but for mortals, this was the most important time of the year.2

Light snow was falling from the sky, and aside from some inns and taverns inhabited by cultivators, the rest of the city was completely covered in a blanket of snow. In accordance with an old tradition passed down from time immemorial, newly cut-down peach tree branches were stuck into the snow between the window frames, while vibrant and colorful couplets had been stuck onto the door frames.0

The sun had already set, and dusk was transitioning into night.0

On a street to the east of Heavenly Cloud City, all of the shops had put up large red lanterns, illuminating the entire street with a festive red glow.0

There was steam rising up all over the street as all types of hot foods were being sold, and all of the merchants were loudly advertising their wares, giving the street a lively and bustling...0