Shuntian Changyu

Have you ever pondered the three questions of philosophy: “Who are you? Where did you come from? Where are you going?”

And do you believe what old people say, that “death is like a lamp going out”?

In the vast universe, Earth is but a drop in the ocean. Could there be others out there, living and striving just like us?

I think there are!

In 2026, a hospital room in Chengdu’s intensive care unit was filled with people, all gazing with concern at the old man in the bed: Zhou Yulin, who had devoted his life to his family and his country. Tears of reluctance slowly welled in the corners of his eyes. But in the end, he breathed his last, his soul drifting away to another world.

A new world, one not as prosperous as Earth. Its most advanced civilization was the Changyu Kingdom in the east of the continent, a land with culture and customs resembling those of ancient China, and, naturally, a feudal regime.

Xi’an City, the imperial palace.

“Your Majesty, wonderful news! Consort Hua has given birth to a prince.”

“What joyous news! Since the child was born during the Shangshi Festival, let’s give him the single name Shang: Changyu Shang.”

“What did that old man just call me? Changyu Shang? This can’t be a dream. My name is Zhou Yulin. Why didn’t you give him my surname, old man? Hey, old man!” Alas, all he could do now was cry and babble in protest.

With the memories of his previous life, Changyu Shang is sure to set the world in turmoil in this life. From Shuntian City to the southern frontier, then on to military service in the north, his extraordinary journey will make him great...