Xu Xiao transmigrated to the Great Huai Dynasty, hoping to become a wandering swordsman. But then the Turkic barbarians invaded. Everyone bears responsibility for the fate of the realm, so Xu Xiao led the Azure Dragon Hall into battle, fighting for three hundred li until they finally drove the invaders away. Yet as they returned in triumph, the court grew suspicious, and three thousand heroes perished in a sea of flames. By Heaven’s mercy, Xu Xiao narrowly escaped with his life. He vowed to uncover the truth about what happened and avenge the three thousand young men in blue.
