Many were shocked and surprised. After all, who could have imagined that Jiang Lan possessed such strength? He had truly come from behind.
Recently, rumors had been circulating throughout the Imperial Capital that he possessed the Mandate of Heaven. They said he was favored by the heavens, a man of great destiny whose future accomplishments would be unimaginable.
'How long has it been since he began cultivating, yet he already has such strength? If he were given a little more time, who among his peers could possibly be his match?'
Only Emperor Xia, who stood with a placid expression and her hands clasped behind her back, had a vague idea of Jiang Lan's objective. Still, she felt the situation was far from optimistic. In the unseen depths of fate, she felt a sense of unease.
But she couldn't pinpoint the source of her disquiet...
