In the capital of the Li Xiao Empire, life carried on as usual. The commoners were unaware of the turbulence beyond their city walls and went on about their daily routines as if nothing had changed. The only difference was the murmurs spreading through the streets—news of a deceased royal prince.0

Dignitaries from various factions arrived in the capital to pay their respects at the grand funeral. Many family members of the Yu family stood before the funeral hall in solemn silence with grief and sorrowful expressions.0

Yu Qingzhi was the pride of the Yu family, a disciple of the Desolate Academy, and a genius in pill making. Despite having cultivated for only a few centuries, he had already reached the Fusion realm. His future held limitless potential. He had been expected to ascend...0