Counting carefully, Lin Tian had not returned to Chang'an for nearly twenty years. By now, the city had long since changed from what it had been a few years ago.
The entire city wall had been raised considerably, and rune formations densely covered its surface. Ordinary evil wraiths could not even approach it.
The old layout of residential wards and markets had also been swept away. Chang'an had now expanded to at least three times its original size!
Lin Tian arrived at Taiji Palace, where Li Shimin and the others had been waiting for some time.
Seeing Lin Tian approach, Li Shimin felt deeply gratified.
Twenty years ago, he had never imagined that his third son would become Great Tang's future Human Sovereign, invested by the Heavenly Dao!
Through his strength alone, he had brought the entire Human Race to where it stood today.
"From today onward, try your hand at state affairs alongside your cultivation. Great Tang's future still depends on you!"
Li Shimin spoke with earnest concern.
But Lin Tian merely smiled. He truly had no interest in the particulars of the Human Race's state affairs.
"Although the Heavenly Dao invested me as Human Sovereign, I really have no time to handle state affairs. Why not groom Zhi instead? He has a remarkable talent for administration."
Lin Tian explained.
The Zhi he spoke of was none other than the future Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Li Zhi.
Neither Li Chengqian nor Li Tai had ultimately ascended the throne, leaving Li Zhi to reap the rewards without lifting a finger.
Still, Li Zhi's performance had actually been fairly good, provided he did not readily trust that woman, Wu Zetian.
Li Shimin was quite surprised.
He knew Lin Tian certainly had no interest in the throne, but he had not expected