Inside the Chongxian Pavilion.
Blue smoke wafted from the bronze stove, and the figure of a young Daoist was vividly depicted on paper.
Zhao Hechu, Emperor of Da Liang, knelt on the prayer mat, sincerely praying and muttering.
"I hope the Immortal Master will bless Da Liang with favorable weather and a peaceful nation..."
The encounter with the immortal on the lake in his youth changed the course of his life.
Since he conquered the land and secured the throne, he has often come here to pray, seeking peace of mind.
Reaching this stage in life, neither his martial arts nor his power and status can bring comfort; only before this portrait of the Immortal Family does he find solace and spiritual reliance.
"This young man hasn't forgotten his roots..."
A few steps away, Zhang Yao stood with his hands behind his back, maintaining the Invisibility Skill, silently observing this scene.
"The ways of heaven are inscrutable, and the world is full of wonders..."
