In the Great Xia Dynasty, Lin Yuan is reborn. In his previous life, he was the Prince of Zhenbei, and his entire family was executed. In this life, he is the wastrel heir of the Duke of Dingguo's household, armed with the Nine-Turn Heavenly Dragon Art, thirty years of memories, and a blood feud. He advances one careful step at a time.
He takes on the Zhou family, wipes out the Eight Great Clans, allies with the Third Prince, and explores secret realms and dragon veins. He defeats innate experts through body refinement, commands the court with his wits, and forges an empire through blood and iron. Su Qingwan is a double agent in hiding? He turns her scheme against her. The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion has a mission involving dragon-vein crystals? He makes his move while he's at it. From deputy commander of the Imperial Guards to a power that rules all under heaven, in this life, he will make the one on the dragon throne bow and swear allegiance!