Year 1 of the Age of Light: The Light Empire announced that its directly governed territory consisted only of the hundred thousand li surrounding Light Imperial City. The rest of the Light Continent would be administered by the three grand princes, twelve garrison generals, and numerous administrative governors, each governing their own territory. Because of his unique status, Ying Zheng, the former emperor of Blood Qin, was granted the title of grand prince and placed in command of the former Eastern Subcontinent.
Year 3 of the Age of Light: The Light Empire established the Light Merchant Association, with outposts spread across the entire continent. At the same time, using the former Hyena Merchant Association as its foundation, it established the Abyss Merchant Association, whose outposts extended overseas and into the unfathomable underground world.
Year 4 of the Age of Light: The Continental Mercenary Guild, backed by the Light Empire, was established. Newborns of every race across the continent were required to undergo aptitude testing, then train in martial skills from childhood according to their talents. Contributions to the Mercenary Guild were linked to imperial merit, and powerful mercenaries would have the chance to directly enter the upper ranks of the empire.
Year 5 of the Age of Light: The Mercenary Guild, the Light Merchant Association, and the Abyss Merchant Association jointly issued a kill order. The heads of any Hidden World Alliance members, followers of heretical gods, or unknown abyssal creatures could be exchanged for rewards at any of these three organizations. At the same time, the three organizations compiled records of the strengths of all strange creatures, guiding young mercenaries on how to hunt enemies more effectively and safely, and improve themselves.
Year 7 of the Age of Light: With the aid of the Light Empire, the new generation