A few years ago, Great Yuan underwent several rounds of reforms, some of which were rolled back, leaving the bureaucracy still in a state of flux. Even so, the office of the governor-general remained the highest authority in the land, holding both the reins of military command and civil administration. If the Inspector of Jin Province[1] were to see his former subordinate now, he would surely find himself consumed with envy.0

He Lingchuan had never imagined it. His father, after so many years of obscurity and frustration, had suddenly soared straight into the clouds. The leap was simply staggering.0

Taking down rebels and snatching the Generous Pot was just that much of a monumental achievement.5

Cutting down Sun Fuping was merely secondary, yet it was still incredible.0

The post of state preceptor had always been reserved for those most loyal to the throne and most accomplished in divine techniques, even to the point of being able to influence...0