The story revolves around a sickly man who vows to right the wrongs that he has faced. Equipped with an intellectual mind that sees no parallel, he moves to change the tide in a political struggle for power. Twelve years ago, General Lin and his men set off to war, but meet their end due to a conspiracy against them. Lin Shu (Zhang Zhe Han) who is the General's 17-year-old son barely survives the massacre and reemerges several years later as Mei Changsu (Hu Ge). He suffers from a terrible illness because of his near-death experience though it doesn't stop him from being a formidable character in Jianghu. He is the leader of the Jiangzuo Alliance and his presence has attracted the attention of Kings and royalty. The Langya Hall has touted him as a divine talent and stated that anyone who has his support can conquer the world.