With the Nipponese Underworld conquered, it was time for the Cathayan Underworld to focus solely on its own development.

No underworlds raised any objections to the Nipponese Underworld's transformation into a province of the Cathayan Underworld, and three days later, the Death God weapon was added to the treaty on the non-proliferation of forbidden arts. After that, the Cathayan Underworld was constantly urged to sign the treaty. After a month of constant nagging from the international community, Zhao Yun traveled to the Coalition of Underworlds in Qin Ye's stead to re-sign the treaty on the non-proliferation of forbidden arts.

The Cathayan Underworld was like an intricately constructed machine that was quickly returning to action after lying defunct for over a century. It was doing its best to adapt to its status as one of the four pillars, while also rapidly accumulating power so that it would be fitting of that title.

As one generation of university graduates after another transitioned to become public servants, Qin Ye found his own workload to have decreased slightly.

One day, he finally received the piece of news that he had been eagerly waiting for.

The newly appointed chief secretary, Secretary Yuan, made his way into Qin Ye's office, then reported, "Your Excellency, the super astronomical telescope has been assembled."

After serving Qin Ye for over 30 years, former Chief Secretary Jiang had become the vice-governor of Han River Province, while...