Chapter 140

The massive, towering doors of the provincial palace in Sky Jade City were forged from profound steel, standing nearly a hundred feet tall. As the imperial carriage touched down in the central courtyard, these gates began to glide open, revealing the staggering opulence of the Zhao Province's absolute center of power.

Waiting just inside the threshold, flanked by two seemingly endless rows of heavily armored palace guards and bowing provincial officials, stood the Chief Herald of the palace. He was an elderly man dressed in elaborate, flowing robes, holding a jade scepter of office.

The moment Lord Zhao Shenming stepped into view, followed by his guests, the Chief Eunuch drew in a massive breath.

"THE LORD HAS RETURNED!" the herald screamed. "ALL KNEEL AND WELCOME THE LORD OF ZHAO! WELCOME THE SUPREME HONORED GUEST, LIN YUAN! WELCOME THE LADY BAI AND THE YOUNG MASTER BAI!"