章節 153: A tipping point

-Changbai Mountains-

In the elusive lakeside residence of the ghost emperor, the latter was currently in a hot spring.

The calm demeanor of the handsome concealed his wickedness and absolute hatred perfectly.

However, beneath this facade, a bubbling pot of emotions simmered and gradually threatened to overflow.

'The Ministry of Water, The Underworld, and The Heavenly Court.'

'The one that rules over the three rules over Qin.'

Such outrageous thought stirred in his head.

The ghost emperor was a man who feared no retribution and had unbound confidence that backed up his ambitions.

Suddenly, a woman listlessly walked into the hot springs.

Her face had hopelessness written all over it.

Once, she was an aspiring and young cultivator, protected by her mother, who ruled over all men and women of Qin.