Yu Meilan wrestled with the Heart of Purity's price. Its cleansing light purified Wang Chung's corruption during their first trial, but drained her life essence.
"I can't keep this up," she confided to an old friend, her eyes heavy with exhaustion.
But her determination never wavered. She vowed to save Wang Chung, even if it meant sacrificing herself.
Her journey also revealed hidden truths—ancient pacts and betrayals that had seeded the current chaos. The Triumvirate's power was not absolute; their reign had cracks that Long Tian exploited.