Shi Huang, a humble youth from an unremarkable town, never sought greatness. But when fate placed a legendary sword in his hands, capable of beheading gods, he knew his life would never be ordinary again. This sword wasn’t just a weapon—it was a responsibility, a burden tied to the fate of the world.
Determined not to be crushed by the weight of his destiny, Shi Huang enrolls at Tianbei College, where the elite of the empire train. Surrounded by students from aristocratic families who have wealth, influence, and generations of power behind them, Shi Huang feels the sting of being an outsider. Yet, he refuses to let his humble origins define him. His ambition, born from a desire to protect rather than to conquer, propels him to stand against the corruption and oppression of the powerful.
When the opportunity to prove himself arrives in the form of the Holy Spirit Pond—a place so dangerous that even the strongest hesitate to enter—Shi Huang steps forward. The assessment meant to separate the truly gifted from the rest becomes his chance to show that greatness doesn’t come from bloodlines but from courage. With every step he takes toward the pond, he carries not just the weight of his sword but also the hopes of those who depend on him to protect the empire’s fragile peace.
