In the days following the solar eclipse, above the Capital City of Qian Country, a mass of turbulent black clouds hovered, stretching for miles, coalesced but not dispersing.
From the high halls of the Court to the streets of commoners, a shadow enveloped everyone's hearts, leaving them anxious and uneasy.
On the day of the grand ceremony to worship the heavens, Yuan Qingshan confessed his guilt with blood.
He then announced that the entire Imperial Palace would eat vegetarian meals for a month, praying for blessings for the world to quell the wrath of heaven.
Later, rumors spread that the ominous sign originated from the Cold Domain, while others said it was the calamity of Nanxia, with numerous speculations…
However, these rumors ultimately failed to dispel the doubts and worries in people's hearts.
The solar eclipse, a great ominous sign, was already a warning from heaven to the emperor!
This understanding was deeply rooted and difficult to change.
