Lu Li awakens the “Beyond the Heavens” System, sending his historical rankings across time. Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu, Emperor Taizong, and other legendary rulers witness how future generations judge their reigns, sparking shock and reflection. A modern look at China’s greatest emperors, filled with wit, epic moments, and history.
Episode 1 - Lu Initiates Emperor Rankings; Emperors React
Transmigrated history graduate Lu Li activates the Above the Firmament System, starting a cross-realm ranking of Huaxia's top ten emperors. Ancient emperors like Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, and Kangxi showcase their great achievements, questioning the ranking's authority. Lu is now ready to reveal the 10th rank: Emperor Yongzheng.
Episode 2 - Emperors React to Historical Rankings
In this episode, historical emperors view their historical rankings and evaluations. Yongzheng accepts his fair assessment calmly, while Kangxi and Qianlong fly into a rage at negative comments. Their contrasting reactions reveal their achievements, controversies, and true personalities, making it a captivating watch.
Episode 3 - Yongzheng's Ranking Sparks Divided Opinions
This episode revolves around Yongzheng's emperor ranking. Opinions are split: some praise him as a diligent, people-centric ruler wronged by scholars, while others condemn his cruelty. Kangxi apologizes for doubting him, and another emperor draws parallels between Yongzheng and his younger self, emphasizing his boldness against vested interests.
Episode 4 - Emperors' Fury & Yongzheng's Reward
Ancient emperors erupt in anger over historical rankings, ordering campaigns against foreign threats. The Heavenly Dao grants rewards via review videos; Emperor Yongzheng gets three months of favorable weather, winning his people's gratitude—with bold imperial rage and heartwarming rewards as highlights.
Episode 5 - Emperors Vie for Rankings; Lu Claims Royal Treasure
Ming, Qing, Han and Qin emperors earnestly plead for a spot on the rankings to secure prosperity for their dynasties, with Yongzheng hailed as a dedicated, good ruler. Mr. Lu receives a priceless diamond from Yongzheng, arranges its donation to the museum for cash, and gears up for the next ranking round.
Episode 6 - Zhao Zhen Ranked 9th Among Top Chinese Emperors
Multiversal live comments unlock, revealing the Top 10 Chinese Emperors list. Northern Song's Emperor Renzong Zhao Zhen takes 9th place, sparking mixed debates from other emperors over his benevolent yet indecisive rule, while his tragic birth story of being stolen from his mother unfolds.
Episode 7 - Emperors React to Zhao Zhen's Top Ranking
Zhao Zhen endures Empress Liu's grip on power to plot a fatal revenge. Ancient emperors mock his restraint yet marvel that his benevolent 42-year reign earned him 9th place among heaven's top emperors.
Episode 8 - Assessing Emperor Renzong's Legacy
This episode examines Emperor Renzong of Song's reign—its unmatched economic boom made him mourned by citizens and enemy rulers alike. Other emperors also debate his soft leadership and the Song's humiliating military policies of paying reparations even when winning.
Episode 9 - Renzong ranks 9th, emperors await top 8
Emperor Renzong of Song secures 9th place in historical emperor rankings, receiving the Soul of Song to revitalize his dynasty. Mr. Lu gets Wang Xizhi's authentic Lantingji Xu as a reward, while other emperors fiercely debate who will claim the 8th rank.
Episode 10 - Li Zhi Ranks 8th, His True Merits Revealed
This episode announces Tang Gaozong Li Zhi as the 8th Top Emperor in History. It debunks the unfair smearing of him as cowardly, highlighting his achievements like the Prosperity of Yonghui that rivaled Zhenguan. It also shows Emperor Taizong's confusion over his son's ranking.
Episode 11 - Li Zhi Ranks 8th: His Overlooked Greatness
This episode centers on the Heavenly Ranking. People debate why Emperor Li Zhi ranks 8th, uncovering his overlooked achievements shadowed by Li Shimin and Wu Zetian—establishing the prosperous Yonghui Reign, reforming governance, and expanding Tang's territory to its peak, challenging biased historical views.
Episode 12 - 8th Li Zhi: Feats & Virtues
This episode unveils Li Zhi takes 8th place in emperor rankings. Fellow emperors praise him for dismantling the powerful Guanlong aristocratic group and excelling in civil and military affairs. We also witness his extraordinary filial piety to Taizong and the budding link with Consort Wu Meiniang.
Episode 13 - Li Zhi Ranks 8th & Earns Divine Rewards
Rebuked for his inappropriate relationship with Wu Meiniang, Li Zhi still secures 8th place on history's top 10 emperors list for his Yonghui Prosperity. He receives divine rewards, sparking fierce envy from emperors of Qin, Han and Sui.
Episode 14 - Li Zhi Rewarded, Zhu Di Ranks 7th
In Lu Li's historical emperor rankings, Tang Gaozong Li Zhi receives imperial rewards after being cleared of millennial slander, choosing to convert rare treasures into funds to boost national sci-tech development. As the 7th-ranked emperor, Ming's Yongle Emperor Zhu Di is unveiled, sparking shock and doubt from Zhu Yuanzhang over his succession.
Episode 15 - Zhu Di Ranks 7th; Zhu Yuanzhang Craves Elixir
Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang urgently summons his sons. The ranking unveils Zhu Di, the Yongle Emperor, as the 7th among top 10 emperors, detailing his six extraordinary 'plot armors'. Stunned, Zhu Yuanzhang sets his sights on a life-saving elixir and grows curious about Zhu Di's greatness.
Episode 16 - Yongle Emperor Ranks 7th; Yang of Sui Rages
This episode spotlights the 7th-ranked Yongle Emperor Zhu Di, diving into his controversial legacy: monumental feats like the Yongle Encyclopedia and Zheng He's voyages, paired with brutality and overburdening the people. Emperor Yang of Sui also erupts in fury at being labeled brutal.
Episode 17 - Emperors Vow to Defeat Eastern Pirate Threats
Uncover Emperor Yongle's hidden motives for Zheng He's voyages! Emperors learn of future mass casualties from Eastern pirates, vow to wipe out the threat, and Qin Shi Huang acknowledges Yongle's greatness as they strive to surpass legendary rulers.
Episode 18 - Yongle Ranks 7th, Earns Heavenly Rewards
Emperors debate governance; Yongle Zhu Di secures 7th place among top emperors and three divine rewards. Song Emperor laments his dynasty's legacy of weakness, while Qin Emperor eagerly anticipates his own ranking.
Episode 19 - 6th Place Unveiled: Emperor Wen of Sui
Zhu Di gifts a complete Yongle Encyclopedia, which is transferred to the National Museum and converted into a 1% nuclear fusion tech boost. Princes grow anxious waiting for rewards, emperors bicker over ranking fairness, and the 6th place is revealed as Emperor Wen of Sui, lauded for ending 400 years of chaos and his quirky life facts.
Episode 20 - Yang Jian Ranked 6th: Henpecked yet Great Emperor
Yang Jian secures 6th place in the Top 10 Emperors ranking, stirring mixed reactions—some dispute his position above their beloved Zhi'er, while others are shocked by this henpecked founding emperor. The episode then unveils his monumental feats: ending nearly 400 years of chaos, unifying China, being revered as Sage Khan, and saving Chinese civilization from severance.
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