The Mage's Path to Godhood in the Age of Discovery

In a world where gods have descended and knowledge reshapes civilizations, noble mage Zhang Nard pursues an unconventional dream—to live freely, unburdened by mortal concerns, and ultimately ascend to immortal divinity. But as the Age of Discovery unfolds across Cethim, wars of succession, faith, and crowns threaten to consume both Old and New Worlds. Caught in the relentless tide of change, he learns a harsh truth: comfort and godhood demand overwhelming power. Now, with cunning ambition and arcane mastery, he will carve his own divine path through blood, magic, and conquest.