This is a forgetful world. People do not remember what lies north of the mountains and rivers, let alone what lies farther beyond.
North of the mountains and rivers stands a Great Wall, and north of the Great Wall are nine suns.
Wherever there is sunlight, there are demons and monsters, along with Ya Yu, Zao Chi, Jiu Ying, Da Feng, Feng Xi, and Xiu She, all wreaking havoc upon the mortal world.
The Dao Ancestor rode out through the pass on an ox, reaching up to gather the moon. From then on, day and night came to the North Sea, and the blazing sun could no longer descend southward. The Former Sage traveled among the various states with his disciples, restoring rites and music. At last, he ascended to the heavens and subdued the sun with “ritual.”
Mozi journeyed across the land, slaying Zao Chi and Jiu Ying... He cut down countless demons and monsters, bringing peace back to the world.
Zhuangzi transformed into a butterfly and roamed the North Sea. In a dream, he slew a Golden Crow, and from then on, one of the ten suns was gone.
Mencius cultivated a righteous spirit that filled the space between Heaven and Earth, restoring the azure sky to its proper place. His successor, Xunzi, plunged into the depths of the Eastern Sea and single-handedly lifted the mountains and rivers.
Zou Yan carried on the teachings of those who came before him, using yin-yang and the Five Elements to gather the remnants of the fallen suns. Bian Que revived the arts of Shennong, wielding a vermilion whip to cleanse the roots of the mountains and the sources of the rivers.
By the time of the First Emperor, he had ascended the highest throne and ruled over all under Heaven, unmatched by any before him... He conscripted three hundred thousand laborers to build the Great Wall.
The nomads fled south and took shelter behind the Great Wall. Their young Khan climbed alone to the top of a watchtower.
Tens of thousands of black-armored cavalry rode more than two thousand li north, awakening three suns that had lain dormant beneath the North Sea. Ten million demons and monsters closed in on the Great Wall.
“The Great Qin may fall, but the Great Wall must never!” On the beacon tower, the Khan beat the war drum. North of the Great Wall, the Human Emperor donned his armor!
What if, one day, the other suns buried beneath the North Sea awaken? What then?
“Then I’ll pour another cup of wine and ride out once more. Why shouldn’t the sun and moon go down with the warm wine, and why shouldn’t Heaven and Earth follow me for another three thousand li?” A young man surnamed Huo emerged from the Great Wall, determined to seal the wolves at Mount Juyan!
