Darkness Must Bloom!
Facing the cold eyes the emperor swept their way, all Yanging elders knew they must restrain themselves.
It's not that he didn't allow them to infer anymore, but if they should, it must be so well-hidden it did not anger the masses again.
It may seem that they have nothing to gain for hosting the Provincial competitions in Yanging, but that was far from the truth.
It was a way for them to discover potential in other continents and poach these talents away.
Don't you know the saying that keeps your friends close but your enemies closer?
If they allow those in the Tah and Bailong provinces to stay put without ever coming to Yanging, who knows what storks they might be planning in secret?
Imagine leaving them alone for 50, 100 and even 10,000 years.
What changes are unknown to Yanging during this time?
What secrets have they discovered that are unknown to Yanging?
Many in Yanging would become paranoid, enacting their desire to know more each day.