The protagonist returns to the city with his identity concealed, either to honor an old engagement or uncover the truth behind his family's destruction. After enduring humiliation from powerful figures, he reveals who he is one by one and sweeps through the city's elite circles.
As his strength comes to light, he draws the attention of the true forces behind the scenes: hidden clans and ancient martial arts sects. He begins consolidating power across the country and building his own “Yunmiao Empire.”
He ventures onto the international stage and into higher dimensions, solves the ultimate mystery of his origins, and eventually makes the gods bow before him. Only Yunmiao reigns supreme.