The Radiant Emperor’s aspirations only became evident after the Longevity Monarch had been uprooted. Although there was still criticism behind the scenes regarding his over-ambitiousness, he remained true to his path.

After leaving the Fluid Hall, the emperor headed toward Wave Hall where his study was. This was where he usually handled official matters. The emperor would never stay here for long when the Longevity Monarch was still alive; only for specific official discussions and the like. After the monarch’s death, he seemed to be spending all his time here, to the point of neglecting the harem.

After he had taken his seat in the Wave Hall, an attendant brought out a thick stack of documents. The emperor went through them one after the other, delighted at times and gloomy in others. His brows rose sharply in surprise when he arrived at a certain document. He didn’t put it down immediately after reading it and, instead, went through it again. He then asked someone to summon Empress Li.

Once Empress Li entered the hall, the emperor said, “Things look dire on the Transcendent Continent, do you have any good ideas for me?”

Empress Li smiled. “I can’t even use my divination...