The Tomb Robbery Chronicles of the Republic Era.

Summary

Zhao Nian discovers a heart-shaped orchid root in a cave, which he nurtures with his blood, causing it to flourish rapidly. As he transforms into the god of the Mystic Realm, he converses with Wu Lao Er and the Lama, explaining that he used the essence of the Lama's father to claim dominion. The scene shifts as Zhao Nian commands the Lama to awaken the others, using the Water of Naih to cure them. He reveals that Lu Wan Nian intended for Shen Lian to inherit the Mystic Realm, but Zhao Nian found the legacy first. Amidst food and conversation, Zhao Nian reflects on his cunning plans and the path that led him to power.

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