Ashes of a Divine Love

The goddess Xuanyue descended to the mortal realm, inspired by the Divine Goddess Painting, where she encountered the forsaken prince Cang Lan. She aided him in ascending the throne, and their forbidden love bore a son named Heng’er. For violating heavenly laws, Xuanyue willingly became mortal to protect Cang Lan, only to be betrayed and driven to her death by her husband, their son, and Zhao Lian'er, who sought to replace her. Reborn, she resolved to destroy the Divine Goddess Painting, dismantle her temple, and return to the heavens within seven days—reclaiming all the gold, provisions, and elixirs she had bestowed. Yet, throughout those days, Cang Lan and their son continued to wound her until the heavenly thunder struck, and she ascended. Without her protection, Cang Lan's armies fell, his kingdom crumbled, and Zhao Lian'er revealed her cruelty, tormenting Heng’er. Father and son were left with nothing but regret...