In the Great Yao Dynasty, regional warlords carved up the realm and imperial authority fell into decline. When the frontier marquis Gao Heng unexpectedly became bound to the Imperial Marquis Hegemony System, he maneuvered among rival factions at home, stirring up a deadly game of political intrigue, while sweeping away threats along the borders and annexing territory abroad. Step by step, he overcame the schemes and obstacles that held him back as a frontier lord, ultimately ascending to the supreme imperial throne and forging a path to Eastern-style supremacy through both cunning and sheer force.