Xiang Lord

Qi Capital.

Outside the city, a mountain shaped like a barbarian's head resembled a human face, its features savage, its eyes wide as it stared toward the capital.

Great Void flickered atop the mountain, revealing a figure—it was Grand Witch Xiang.

"Master..."

"Several hundred years..."

She gazed at the mountain. Beneath her jade-white mask, her eyes seemed to hold a thousand unspoken words, yet in the end they became only a faint sigh.

At that moment, ring after ring of seven-colored halos emerged behind her head.

These were not the radiance of Divine Abilities, yet each possessed its own marvel. Within the arcs of light, all manner of praise and prayer could faintly be heard...

Looking closely, one could even see scenes across Northern Qi: tens of millions of soldiers and civilians worshipping "Lady Xiang," burning countless sticks of incense and offerings within sacrificial cauldrons.

"Using the power of incense... to propel the ascent of my divine rank. Now, only the final step remains."

"I consumed the [Deathless Elixir], and I rendered great service to Northern Qi. I should become—[Lady Xiang]!"

Grand Witch Xiang murmured, then took one step and arrived within the royal palace of Qi Kingdom.

The palace gleamed brilliantly. Streams of water and fire descended everywhere, transforming into thick heavenly pillars that upheld the dome.

The dome was translucent, allowing the brilliance of the Great Sun to spill freely into the hall, gilding this highest chamber of deliberation in Qi Kingdom with golden radiance.

"Grand Witch... you have come?"

A figure appeared upon the throne, dressed in royal robes and wearing a flat-topped crown. It was the current King of Qi.

This King of Qi was the legitimate eldest son of the previous king. From birth, he had been established as crown prince and greatly favored.

Yet