The faint outlines of the thirteen palaces pulsed in the darkness. The latter had infected them but couldn’t erase their primal divinity and power.0

“Should have been a supreme existence instead of becoming a dark overlord.” South Emperor murmured.2

“Yes, a benevolent lord who was the source of an epoch, capable of protecting the realms and their inhabitants.” Li Qiye said.1

“Only to fall to the darkness.” South Emperor said with fear, something he would have experienced if it wasn’t for...0