Although Yu City had been quite crowded recently, its surroundings were desolate, a common trait for a border territory.
The large influx of people didn't change the environment much, because their ultimate goal was to enter the Purple Void Secret Realm.
They were either seeking their fortune or providing support from the rear.
Initially, there were many Loose Cultivators in the Secret Realm. But as people from the Major Sects, Holy Lands, and Imperial Dynasties entered, the number of Loose Cultivators dwindled, especially in the deeper regions.
Loose Cultivators generally had low Cultivation and couldn't venture into the Secret Realm's depths. Not many of them could band together, and even if they found a great opportunity, they wouldn't be able to keep it. Their only option was to scavenge for minor fortunes in the outer areas, places the Sect members looked down on.
These people frequently entered and exited the Secret Realm, making them a relatively active group.
