Thunder crackles, territories split, and warlords rise. After more than three centuries, the Empire of Juntian began to collapse as three of the four major duchies declared their independence, each reigning over their respective land.
Ling Guang, the power-hungry and ambitious King of Tianxuan, sends his close companion, the swordsman Qiu Zhen, to assassinate Emperor Qi Kun. Although Qiu Zhen succeeds, he is tormented over his actions and kills himself in order