An alternate-history martial arts novel set during the Northern and Southern dynasties. In Huai Shuo, the protagonist meets the common soldier Gao Huan, the future Emperor Shenwu, and Hou Jing, the future General of the Universe. After experiencing the Rebellion of the Six Garrisons, the protagonist joins Erzhu Rong, masters peerless martial arts, and meets Yuwen Tai. The group grows to know one another, only to fall out and go their separate ways, crossing swords at last...
