Longyang, the Imperial Palace.
A magnificent palace of mysterious yellow stood here, forcing the peaks to retreat and the myriad mountains to bow. None of the surrounding mountains could surpass the might of Wu Earth here. Golden paths crisscrossed the grounds, and the Heavenly Gate towered above, with divine generals and qilin standing in attendance within.
[Central Earth Palace]
Within the palace's court hall, Wu Light lay deep and solemn.
On the Imperial Throne sat a youthful emperor, clad in a mysterious yellow robe and wearing a five-colored crown. His golden-brown eyes looked down upon those below, infinitely radiant and boundlessly majestic, like a divine being standing at the center while the Five Directional Deities bowed before him.
The Emperor of Great Peace, Wei Mi.
The court hall was vast enough to accommodate ten thousand people. Now, only three stood here, awaiting the imperial command.
The Great Peace dynasty had established six ministers to oversee its affairs: the [Minister of Invocations], [Minister of Works], [Minister of War], [Minister of Rites], [Minister of Justice],
and [Minister of Provisions], corresponding respectively to heaven, earth, spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Those awaiting orders here were the [Minister of War], Wei Cun, the [Minister of Works], Li Houyuan, and the [Minister of Invocations], Du Zhi.
Li Houyuan stepped forward, holding his court tablet, and said respectfully, "This old minister traveled through Shu, then passed through Jing-Chu. Martial Mu remains secluded, holding Cloud Dream Commandery alone, while the remaining Guyang, Jingmu, and Jiangling Commanderies have all been incorporated into our dynasty."
The youth seated above seemed stirred by this and said slowly, "Jiyang. Is it under Constant Light Fuchi's authority?"
"Indeed."
"Do not let anyone disturb the peace there. Have those below keep that in mind."
"Yes."
Li Houyuan offered not another word, respectfully accepting