The Grand Xia Dynasty's elite immortal corps, requiring at least Wanxiang Adept level to join; members can claim a protected territory of ten thousand li, and the land remains under the Guard's protection for a thousand years even after the member's death.
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The Grand Xia Dynasty's elite immortal corps, requiring at least Wanxiang Adept level to join; members can claim a protected territory of ten thousand li, and the land remains under the Guard's protection for a thousand years even after the member's death.
Alright, fellow Daoists, strap in because this chapter is a massive lore dump, but the cool, exciting kind. After the adrenaline-pumping climax of the Winged Serpent hunt, Ji Ning sits down for a serious talk with his parents, and they finally pull back the curtain on the world outside the Yan Mountains. This isn't just a geography lesson; it’s a hard reality check. Ji Ning learns about the Grand Xia Dynasty's immense scale, the complex politics of vassal tokens, and the terrifying truth that the local Snowdragon Mountain is just a tiny branch of a colossal, ancient power. The chapter is a masterclass in world-building, expanding the scope from a local tribal struggle to an epic, dynasty-spanning conflict. Ji Ning's worldview cracks wide open, and the ambition that will drive him for thousands of chapters is first ignited here.
This chapter is a must-read for setting your bearings on the novel's grand scale. Pay close attention to the concept of the "vassal token." It's a mechanism that will drive countless political conflicts and power struggles throughout this entire volume and beyond. Note the contrast between the raw, brutal tribal warfare of the previous chapters and this cold, calculated political game that Ji Ning is just beginning to understand.
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