This story unfolds in the entirely fictional dynasty of “Dayue,” focusing on Xu Buling, the Crown Prince of Xiliang’s Prince Su. Xu Buling, a man of esteemed status and formidable martial prowess, embarks on a solitary journey to the capital city of Chang’an at the behest of the Emperor and his father’s arrangements. However, treachery awaits him on his way, and he falls victim to a sinister plot, poisoned by the legendary “Lockdragon Gu,” a venomous toxin that cripples his martial abilities.
Determined to dispel the Emperor’s doubts about his capabilities, Xu Buling chooses to feign weakness while discreetly investigating the origins of the “Lockdragon Gu.” But as his investigation deepens, he uncovers a much larger conspiracy lurking beneath the surface. Thus begins a magnificent drama, entwined with court intrigue, martial arts conflicts, worldly desires, and the complexities of love and hate.
