The Gold Badge Constable in charge of the Heaven, Earth, and Human Rankings knew what had made the Chief Constable so happy. Smiling, he clasped his hands and said, "Since the Heaven Ranking was first established, it's never undergone such a major change. Even the gentlemen of the Council of State must never have expected this."
Sima Shi wore a headcloth. His hair was a pale black with a hint of yellow. He carried himself with ease, neither looking down on others nor shrinking back timidly. He said frankly, "The Pingjin Marquis's unexpected death at the hands of the Demon Race is both fortunate and unfortunate for the imperial clan. The unfortunate part is that, in this age of great contention, the Aristocratic Clans have lost a pillar of support. Without promising young successors, how will they face Gao Lan of Northern Zhou, who watches them like a tiger eyeing its prey? The sects have ambitions for the Central Plains, but they make no distinction between Jin and Zhou. The chances of Su Wuming getting involved are very low."
"The fortunate part is that the several top Aristocratic Clans all understand the state of the world. They know that Great Jin's most urgent need is for another Dharma Body Master to emerge, so they've relaxed their watch over the imperial clan. Prince Qin can now refine the Power of All Beings at his leisure, lay his foundations, and strive for the Dharma Body realm."
Prince Qin was Zhao Jingshi, the "Eight Extremes Heavenly Dragon."
The Half-step Dharma Body Masters among Great Jin's Aristocratic Clans were limited to Sima Yin, Family Head of the Sima Clan of Xiliang; Old Master Ruan of the Langya Ruan Clan; "Prince Qin" Zhao Jingshi; and the Six Doors Chief Constable, Sima Shi. It was possible