Wu Yuan naturally felt a sense of wariness and hostility towards the Great Jin Empire. After all, his father met his end in Hillstride Province, dying in battle against Great Jin. Moreover, the Great Jin Empire was the Cloudstride Sect's biggest enemy.3

Once Wu Yuan joined the Cloudstride Sect, it was almost certain that he would clash with the empire in the near future.3

But upon reflection, Wu Yuan eased his tense expression. That makes sense. Emperor Jin I was a Heavenly Ranker, so his bloodline wouldn't be weak. Jin Cang, the chosen heir to the title of Emperor Jin, couldn't have subdued the millions of people under the empire's command without formidable power.0

This was a martial artist's world! A world where a single martial artist could contend with thousands.0

In the novels of his past life, emperors ruled without lifting a finger, and Great Grandmasters knelt at their command. But those were merely the fabricated tales of writers' imaginations. 0

In reality, it was true that governing a nation and maintaining peace required a specific set of talents. But in the Middle Land, the clever and wise could only serve as assistants to kingdoms or sects; relying solely on strategy and statecraft could not ensure long-term stability. Martial power was a must.4

This was especially so for a royal family. To truly command a piece...5