Sixteen years had flown by in a flash. The entire Great Heng Empire was in chaos because Wang Linchi had covertly supported various rebel forces and anti-royal factions, resulting in a state of division between the Demon God System and the Court.
The Demon Gods were fine. They represented the Transcendental System and were not easily killed.
The Court, on the other hand, was in a terrible state, having lost direct control over local regions and been reduced to a puppet government.
However, the reign of the current Heng Emperor was becoming increasingly stable. Even if his authority didn't extend beyond the Capital, he was protected by many Demon Gods because whatever they wanted, the Heng Emperor provided.
This was precisely why the Capital still experienced peace and prosperity, despite the widespread turmoil in the surrounding areas.
The Demon Gods had to ensure the Heng Emperor lived a long life. Otherwise, a new emperor with different ideas would pose a hindrance to them.
