Unofficial History of Zhongtian 3: The Struggle for the Throne

The struggle for the throne is the main storyline of the third installment. After Emperor Yiguang is killed by the Yang family, Crown Prince Jingwen cannot return to Zhongdu in time to inherit the throne. The vacant throne attracts the ambitions of Cheng Sui, Gongyang Cuo, Shi Yiyang, and others. With the supreme imperial throne at stake, all sides bring their talents to bear, launching a fierce struggle. Taking advantage of favorable timing, terrain, and popular support, Gongyang Cuo claims to support Jingwen and becomes emperor. But to secure his position, he decides to eliminate Jingwen and remove any future threat. While humanity fights endlessly over the throne, the hidden High Priest also goes into hiding, carrying out his own plan to restore the old order from behind the scenes.