Human World Great Xia, Jianghuai lands.
Under the night sky, Luzhou City was peaceful and serene. Bihe Ancient City, nestled within the city, saw an endless stream of visitors and flourishing incense offerings.
Within a quiet Inner City, inside the Respecting Gods Hall, an old man knelt before a prayer mat, praying devoutly.
The old man was clearly advanced in years, yet he remained vigorous and hale, with white hair and a youthful complexion.
Presumably, under the aid of the Bihe Faction divine art, Qinglu Xi, his body had been greatly nourished.
The old man suddenly shuddered and cautiously raised his head toward the small stone idol in the depths of the hall. "My lord? You..."
His words abruptly stopped. Though he had been kneeling, he now straightened his back, his expression becoming even more reverent.
Yet that flattered surprise did not last long.
It was as though he had heard some earth-shattering news. Horror flooded his face as he stared up at the god in disbelief, unable to utter another word.
"City Lord Bi?"
"City Lord Bi, something's wrong!"
From far behind him, panicked cries came from the entrance of the great hall.
The old man surnamed Bi did not even turn around before barking sharply, "Silence! Kneel!"
Several Bihe disciples dropped to their knees as though by reflex. One disciple, who had rushed over too hastily, even shattered the stone brick beneath his knees, producing a burst of cracking sounds.
"Ah!"
"Hiss..." In the next instant, the Bihe disciples throughout the hall turned ugly-faced, most of them clutching their heads.
Just as City Lord Bi was about to continue listening to Lord Bihe's decree, it felt as though a tendon in his head had snapped. The pain made him suck in a sharp breath.
Then, there was no