Several months had passed since the great upheaval in Lingxu City. By now, every piece of news that could spread had already traveled far and wide. The generals under Nian Zanli had also learned that their commander had been convicted by the supreme authority of the Heavenly Palace, which meant there was a ninety-percent chance he would never emerge again.

As the supreme military commander, Nian Zanli had always kept a firm grip on his troops and refused to let military power slip from his hands. But the moment he fell, Xun Province was left without a leader. Naturally, his subordinates immediately split into factions and began fighting over authority.

Because the competing sides were evenly matched, the power struggle had yet to reach a conclusion.

Judging by Beijia’s usual practices, Lingxu City would not interfere. It would simply allow the surrendered generals to fight among themselves until a final victor emerged. Only then would that person bow before Lingxu City, report for duty, and request appointment as...