The Throne Under Gaslight

Kerosene lamps illuminate the damp streets, and beneath the glory of the church lie endless shadows. To pay off a fine, Kai leaves the peaceful Jintian Village and steps into a bustling yet perilous town. A mysterious power within him awakens quietly, drawing the attention of various factions, with conspiracies and assassinations lurking everywhere. As an ordinary man entering an extraordinary game, he breaks through the fog and ultimately ascends to the throne that all admire. — Description from novelcodex.org