Zhengling Academy

[Slow burn + nuanced]

“Though our Great Tang lacks the aura of godhood, we are fortunate to have Mount Buzhou’s protection.”

“Nine powerful spirit gods from foreign lands are about to arrive. How can the Great Tang possibly stand against them?”

“If I can set foot on the path to godhood, I will surely destroy every soldier who dares invade the Great Tang!”

Just then, an aged voice rang out: “What stands in the way of your ascension to godhood... is Mount Buzhou!”