The People Hold Heaven's Mandate

This novel is not only an epic blending the tides of history, mystical arts, and military strategy, but also a profound meditation on power, morality, and the value of life:

On the scales of dragon veins and the people's hearts, what is the foundation of an enduring realm?

When secret arts become tools of political intrigue, how can the wise remain true to themselves?

Amid the raging currents of a chaotic age, should individuals drift with the tide, or kindle a spark to light the way ahead?

Follow Shen Qingxuan and Su Yunxi from the misty rains of Gusu to the storms of the imperial capital, from the flames of war in the Central Plains to the pastoral lands of Jiangnan. See how a compass sends the world-spanning game into turmoil, and how half a scroll of the Green Satchel's wisdom benefits the people for generations to come. Witness how a fallen feng shui master, through revenge, struggle, sacrifice, and enlightenment, uses his blind eyes to "see" the truth behind a dynasty's rise and fall, ultimately leaving behind an adage that echoes across time:

"A realm endures through virtue, not dragon veins."

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.