At the end of the Southern Song dynasty, the Map of Mountains and Rivers appeared in the world. It is said that whoever obtains it can claim the empire! In an instant, agents from Song, Jin, and Mongolia converge. The eight great martial sects, the Demon Cult, and secretive clans are all drawn into the fray. Currents swirl beneath the surface, and danger lurks at every turn.
A lowly Beggars' Sect disciple only wanted to survive the turbulent times, but through a twist of fate, he becomes the key to protecting the map. The nation's grievances, family feuds, sect rivalries, brotherly bonds, and tender feelings for a beloved woman all weigh upon him. Will he abandon the map to save himself, or stake his life on the game? See how an ordinary man stirs the winds of change across the land and, amid the flames of war, raises a bold and stirring song of the turbulent age!
