Ascension by Decree

Enter a sacred empire where spiritual power is forged not in seclusion, but in the halls of power. Here, official rank dictates divine might, and the emperor's decree can rewrite reality. Framed and condemned, a brilliant scholar from the lowest rungs of society awakens a forbidden artifact—a power to see the intricate threads of fate itself. He must turn this dangerous gift into his greatest weapon. To rise, he must navigate a deadly game of political intrigue, outwit the scions of ancient houses, and confront simmering demonic forces. In a world where intellect can be forged into a tangible weapon and schemes can shatter souls, he will prove that the ultimate path to godhood is not strength, but strategy. Witness a masterful ascent from pawn to kingmaker, in a grand epic of cultivation and conspiracy.