Fang Lingji

The Shanhai Realm's unique circumstances meant that the lord of a prefectural city was, in effect, its local emperor.

Nearly everyone here who sought advancement cultivated. Without strength, no one would think much of anyone else.

Fang Lingji, the city lord's daughter, was no exception.

Known as a genius since childhood, she naturally possessed not only talent, but also diligence.

She rose to cultivate at the first light of dawn every day, almost without fail, rain or shine.

But today, with the sun already high in the sky, Fang Lingji was clearly awake in her chambers, yet she had not gotten up.

After sending away her personal maid, the young woman sat alone on her bed, panting heavily, looking utterly shocked...