War God of the Beacon Fires

On the frontier of the Great Chu Dynasty, beacons blazed without end. The northern barbarians repeatedly crossed the border, burning, killing, and looting, leaving the people in utter misery. Lin Yu, a young general of mysterious origins, stood atop the city wall, watching the barbarian army roll toward them in the distance. His eyes were full of resolve and determination. “General, the enemy is overwhelming. How should we respond?” his deputy asked anxiously. Lin Yu gripped the hilt of his sword and said in a low voice, “What is there to fear? We men of Great Chu would never be afraid of these barbarians!”