The World Beneath the Vermilion Gates

Zhu Yan, a poor-born youth, gets caught up in a turbulent game of warlords vying for power, assassinations in the martial world, and the overthrow of imperial rule after finding half a tiger tally in a ruined temple. He makes his way through strategy, secures the realm with iron resolve, and gathers people through loyalty. In the end, amid flashing blades and graceful beauties, he ascends to rule the world.

Zhu Yan, a poor-born youth, gets caught up in a turbulent game of warlords vying for power, assassinations in the martial world, and the overthrow of imperial rule after finding half a tiger tally in a ruined temple. He makes his way through strategy, secures the realm with iron resolve, and gathers people through loyalty. In the end, amid flashing blades and graceful beauties, he ascends to rule the world.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.