Rise of the Lord God.

Summary

In the sixth year of Ping'an, as winter sets in with a light snowfall, Dingzhou City endures a prolonged siege. Governor Xu Chun and his ally Zhang Wen Zhen show remarkable resilience, but resources are dwindling. Chen Shun Cheng and his uncle Chen Jing Zong discuss the city's impending fall, hoping for a favorable outcome with the expected birth of a child to Wu Zhi, the commander's wife. Meanwhile, Wu Ming observes their conversation through a water mirror, noting the child's potential significance. As various envoys assess the situation, a Taoist priest senses a shift in fortune, hinting at the child's birth bringing great destiny, which unsettles the other observers, indicating a looming change in the balance of power.

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