Wielding Power Over All Under Heaven

At fifteen, Baili Lan was the beloved little prince of the Great Qi kingdom.

His maternal grandfather was a great general and prince, his mother was the empress, and his elder brother, the crown prince, was next in line for the throne. He also had a childhood friend by his side. His fondest wish was to leave the court behind, roam the martial world, and right every wrong beneath the heavens.

At eighteen, Baili Lan was a hostage in an enemy kingdom. Surrounded by wolves and suffering humiliation, he still had his childhood friend by his side. His wish was for peace between the two kingdoms, with no more wars.

At thirty, Baili Lan was the ruler of Great Qi, and utterly alone.

In the empty Golden Throne Hall, he gazed silently at his desk, wrote down a single line, and sealed it away.

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