Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

In Nan Li City, Pei Zi Yun tours an ancient Buddhist temple with Hong Lin, admiring murals depicting Brahma deities and supernatural creatures. After a tense meeting with the registrar, who hints at his uncle's significant actions, Pei Zi Yun decides to investigate Lu Men Mountain. Suddenly attacked by a woman in black, he learns she is the daughter of a maidservant, initially mistaking him for an enemy. She reveals her connection to the High Priest and the village's plight, confirming Pei Zi Yun's potential as a leader. The narrative unfolds themes of heritage, conflict, and the quest for identity.

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