Glory and Collapse: Xiao Yan, the crown prince of the Tianyan Dynasty, has a natural martial arts and is highly regarded by the Emperor Xiao Lie. Out of jealousy and hatred, the emperor's uncle Xiao Jue colluded with the foreign enemy Yelang Clan and designed to lure Xiao Yan to Luoying Gorge to create the illusion of a beast tide. Emperor Wu Xiao Lie loved his son so much that he came to rescue him personally. However, at the moment he rescued Xiao Yan, he was attacked by the lurking Xiao Jue and fell into the beast tide, leaving no trace of his body. Xiao Jue blamed Xiao Yan for the crime of regicide, deposed him as prince, forced him to swear an oath of exile, and ascended the throne to proclaim himself emperor.
Hibernation and Awakening: Xiao Yan, burdened with sin and pain, lived in Wuyou Town, a place with three religions and nine sects. He took the pseudonym "Ayan" and became disheartened. He survived with the help of his brothers Ding Xiaoman and Pang Pangshan, but due to the search of his childhood sweetheart Nalanyan and the enlightenment of the worldly master Cang Xuanzi, he finally faced his inner demons in a secret realm, understood the true meaning of "power comes from protection", made a breakthrough in martial arts, and determined to take revenge.
Return and reckoning: Xiao Yan and his brothers returned to the whirlpool of power. Relying on his orthodox identity and personal charm, he gathered old troops along the way, conquered the army, and formed his own power. Finally, he came to the city, publicly exposed Xiao Jue's crimes of killing his brother to usurp the throne and colluding with foreign enemies in the palace square, and fought against him in front of the world. Xiao Yan crushed Xiao Jue with her absolute strength, and eventually the usurper suffered the consequences and died at the hands of the Night Wolf Clan he introduced.
Rebirth and order: Xiao Yan ascends the throne, brings order to the chaos, and marries Nalan Yan. Adhering to his father's aspirations and emphasizing both benevolence and strength, he created a prosperous age that was even more glorious than that of Emperor Wu, realizing the cycle of life and the rebirth of dynastic order.
