Lena's loud questioning left Wu Zhao speechless.
Lieyang's chief deity was, of course, Lena, but the people of Lieyang had never treated her, their chief deity, as one.
Not only Pan Zhen, but the Old Grand Tutor and several other powerful court ministers carried more weight than Lena, the chief deity.
"Sister Na, I..."
"The past can be put behind us, Wu Zhao. From now on, I'm taking back power. I'm going to become Lieyang's true chief deity. Just tell me, are you with me or not?"
Lena stared wide-eyed at Wu Zhao, while Wu Zhao's heart was locked in turmoil.
By all rights, she should listen to Lena. Lena was Lieyang's chief deity, and everyone in Lieyang was supposed to obey her.
But another voice told Wu Zhao that Lena was being reckless and that she should report this to General Pan Zhen immediately.
Wu Zhao's silence hurt Lena deeply.
"Fine! Forget it, Wu Zhao. I won't force you. Take care of yourself."
Lena then looked at Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue. Both of them were watching her with teasing looks.
"Heh, sorry you had to see that. This goddess of Lieyang really is a puppet through and through."
"Have you truly made up your mind?"
"Yes, I have. I'm not a puppet for others to manipulate. Since I sit in the position of Lieyang's chief deity, I'll shoulder the responsibilities of one. And naturally, I'll reclaim the rights of one as well."
"Not bad. But do you know what you need to do next?"
At Bibi Dong's question, Lena's momentum immediately faltered. She had no idea what to do now.
She did not have a single person in all of Lieyang whom she could use. Even Wu Zhao...
She was utterly alone.
If this had been a true