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Chapter 5 - Chapter 5: The World of Power and Deceit The World of Gu

In this world, the landscape was divided into vast, sprawling territories controlled by clans and sects, each with their own philosophies, rules, and ambitions. Power was not only physical — though martial prowess was highly revered — but also political and intellectual. The strong dominated the weak, the cunning outwitted the naive, and the most ruthless of all emerged victorious.

Qin Wuye's family, though humble in comparison to the grand sects, was still a part of this vast network. Their clan, the Qin family, had its roots deeply embedded in the village. They were not poor, but they were certainly not powerful by the standards of the larger sects that held sway over the world. Yet, in this world, even the smallest clan could rise to unimaginable heights with the right leader. And Qin Wuye intended to be that leader.

His power lay not in his body, but in his mind. His talents in poetry, calligraphy, and oration — skills revered by the elite — were not his true strength, but they were tools, like well-crafted weapons, for manipulating those around him. He had perfected the art of influence, weaving a tapestry of illusion that made others see what he wanted them to see.

But beneath the facade of the talented eldest son was the mind of a strategist. The world was cruel, and it was only the sharpest and most cunning who could survive.

In this world of power and deceit, only the ruthless will carve their names into history.

The game had only just begun, and Qin Wuye had already placed his first piece on the board.