Set in the turmoil of the waning years of antiquity, this story follows the rise of a hero named Chen Tie and how he ultimately became part of, and influenced, the course of history.
The novel opens in antiquity's final years, when the land is in chaos and the people are suffering terribly. Chen Tie, a young man from a humble background with grand ambitions, is fed up with the tyranny of the age and resolutely embarks on the path of rebellion. With extraordinary courage and wisdom, he gradually makes a name for himself amid the chaos, rallying a group of heroes and kindred spirits...
