My Words Become Law, and I Set the Rules

[Word-Spirit Sorcery + Ancient-Style Court Intrigue + Vengeance Served Swiftly + Arrogant + Clear-Headed + Refuses to Wallow in Self-Doubt]

Jiang Ci wakes up in the final years of the Great Sheng Dynasty, a hundred years in the future.

The court is corrupt, warlords rule their own territories, and bandits and rebels are everywhere. Yet he isn't the least bit worried.

That's because he can cast a spell each day that makes his spoken words come true. If he doesn't use it today, he can save it for tomorrow and stack up another use.

When a single sentence from him can decide life and death, reshape the land, and turn the world upside down, he becomes the only law in this chaotic age!

From then on, he fully understands: words are the sharpest weapon of all!

Facing an overbearing vassal prince who commands his own army, Jiang Ci says casually, “I really can't be bothered to waste a spell wiping out your entire clan. How about you voluntarily surrender your military power and we call it even?”

Looking at the Holy Lord, turned to ashes by his spell, Jiang Ci clicks his tongue. “Do you know how many spell charges I had to waste to deal with you? One! A whole one! I have to save up for three days just to get an extra use!”

Many years later.

Historian: “Master Jiang Ci, with a single word, you brought peace to the nation. The people call you the ‘God of Words.’ What is the secret to your success?”

Jiang Ci: “Speak carefully and act with caution.”

Historian: “You mean not to speak rashly, and to make every word count, so you can accomplish great things!”

Jiang Ci: “Huh? Mm! Right, that's exactly what I mean.”

Historian: “The new dynasty has just been founded, and everything needs rebuilding. The people are still uncertain. How do you think everyone should conduct themselves now?”

Jiang Ci: “Speak carefully and act with caution.”

Historian: “I'm afraid you've misunderstood. I meant, in a time of turmoil, what is the ultimate goal of humanity? What, in the end, is the purpose of living?”

Jiang Ci: “To speak carefully and act with caution.”