As the white-robed individuals stared in shock at the flowing destiny, a voice reached their ears. It belonged to a young woman.

“Why have so many of you destinors gathered here today? Has something big happened?”

She wore the garments of an imperial princess, as well as numerous jewels and pearls in her hair. She seemed elegant and refined, and her garment draped behind her as she walked, like a dragon flitting in the clouds.

The white-robed destinors all bowed their heads and said, “Greetings, exalted Priestess.”

Priests and priestesses were common in any dynasty. They officiated over rites and ceremonies, manipulated destiny, adjusted yin and yang, and helped spread civilization throughout the many heavens.

Back in the days of the Sovereign Lord, the High Priestess had occupied a position similar to the King of Godmammoths. She had administered cultural affairs, and he, the military.

The High Priestess had controlled the rites and ceremonies, and was thus like an imperial adviser, while the King of...