The Empire was as steadfast as iron, but its elites were as transient as flowing water.
Power and benefit were never left vacant, they were always filled by successors, one after another.
As soon as one side finished, another took the stage; there were none who could rival the setting sun.
Although officially Zhong Tianque controlled the Phoenix Empire, everyone knew that the real power lay with the influential Shen Family.
No, many had already started calling the Shen Family the 'Royal Family.'
If you were strong enough, there would always be a Great Scholar to debate on your behalf.
Even Great Scholars needed to eat.
Fengming Palace.
This was where the new ruler worked and resided, and was the political heart of the Phoenix Empire.
