Pendulum of Fate, Part 1

Cha Ming returns to Verdant Crossroads to help defend his allies amid growing political tensions and outside threats, including a neighboring state. As he, along with the junior Thread Seer Clever Dusk, works to build their defenses, their actions stir chaos and attract unwanted attention from powerful deities. With their efforts to navigate alliances and threats, the story explores the consequences of challenging divine boundaries and the chaos of conflict.