The fictional dynasty "Zhaowu Dynasty" draws on the economic prosperity but military weakness of the Northern Song Dynasty, integrates the merchant gang culture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and sets it as a feudal society with strict hierarchies of "scholars, farmers, industry and commerce" and clans monopolizing resources.
- Added the setting of "nine major business alliances" to control lifelines such as salt and iron, water transportation, and overseas trade, and form a check and balance relationship with the court.
- Introducing the "Tianji Pavilion" as a hidden organization throughout the entire story, predicting that the "Starfall Man" (the protagonist) will subvert the old order.
