At first, Emperor Jing Run did not disappoint the Chief Libationist. He governed Chu properly and studiously to the point where it looked like the state was going to experience a new golden age. However, Emperor Jing Run’s ambition knew no limits, and time exposed many flaws such as incompetency—specifically, his competence could not keep up with the rate his ambition was growing—self-serving, excessive paranoia and more.0

To be fair, these weren’t the worst personality traits for an emperor. They would definitely drag Emperor Jing Run down if he was hoping to expand their borders or something, but they were more than enough to keep the empire secure. Besides, he, the Chief Libationist, was present. He was confident he could protect Chu from all threats and harm.0

However, reality was a cruel mistress. One misstep; one moment of negligence. That was all it took to cost Chu the Heavens’ Eye. Since then, the empire lost its Will, the emperor lost its virtue, and the entire realm...0