Sky Stairwell and Decree of Ascension

The return of the geniuses to their respective holy lands kicked up quite a ruckus throughout the Nine States.

The news of what happened in the Xia clan back then made it public knowledge that the Supervising Inspector of the Nine States had brought the geniuses out for pilgrimages. Furthermore, it was said that they were able to earn eligibility for training in Upper Worlds. While many were puzzled by what that actually meant, it was said throughout the Nine States that it had been a privilege reserved only for saints. As such, the return of the geniuses naturally attracted the attention of the masses.