After the great battle at Divine Capital, despite Emperor Feng Tianming having been severely injured and left comatose, the overall situation seemed to be improving compared to before.
The spread of the Zen Sect teachings in Northern Zhou increased the martial prowess of the region, and even though there was some friction with local noble families, the esteemed reputation of the Great Zen Temple meant that the families mostly sought to curry favor.
Over the Northern Grassland, the Golden Wolf Han Court, under the influence of both the Great Zen Temple and Mountain River Academy, agreed not to invade the south for a decade, granting a rare period of calm to the soldiers guarding the northern borders. The powers close to the grasslands also breathed a sigh of relief.
