When firearms emerged, the martial arts of the Federation came to an end. In times past, Universe Strength and Core Strength were not as abundant, but they also weren't so scarce that only three individuals possessed Universe Strength within the entire Federation. The Empire's martial power was solely in the hands of the Royal Family. The feudal imperial social structure, coupled with the unremoved beastliness from evolution, enabled the Empire's apes to far outpace the Federation in personal martial strength.
Ji Xinghe asked, "How many apes have the power of chi? Does the Imperial monkey possess it?"
"We are uncertain about the Imperial monkey for now, but only an extremely small number of Imperial apes possess chi. From what we know, ordinary apes only gain this power as a grace given by the Emperor. All members of the Imperial Royal Family possess this power."
"What is this grace?"
