Chapter 9: The Way Thief, Qingcang

The Great Yu Dynasty, the fifteenth year of the Dragon Soaring Era.

Emperor Kang passed away within the Golden Throne Hall, many courtiers buried alongside him.

Crown Prince Xi, having promoted the capable, succeeded before the spirit of the deceased.

The next day, he fell ill and died in front of the Altar of the State.

The Fifth Royal Son took control, led the state affairs, and enumerated the crimes of the two previous emperors, twenty-one in total, proclaiming them to the world.

Yet he never ascended to the imperial throne.

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Lin'an City, three thousand li to the east.

The Mount Taibai Range, Loulan Mountain, has since ancient times been a place where the incense burns fiercely.

However, with the advancement of technology, proving the nonexistence of immortals and deities, the incense here unavoidably declined.

Though there were still those seeking peace of mind who came to offer incense and prayers, they were far too few.