In a world where the Southern Song, the Mongols, and Dali stand in opposition, several civilian forces of resistance against the Jin and Mongols operate in secret. Beyond prestigious orthodox sects such as Quanzhen and the Beggars' Sect, the waterways of Jiangnan conceal the fading legacies of the Hundred Schools of Thought, while Tantric Buddhism and other foreign faiths lurk in the Western Regions, watching for an opportunity. Though Shaolin Temple has closed its gates after a devastating fire, its scripture library still holds a rich legacy. At court, the Southern Song factions persecute one another, while local warlords raise troops to defend themselves. The realm stands on the brink of chaos, as the martial world and the rise and fall of dynasties collide.
What a mess. .