Arc 1A Baron in the Borderlands

Li Ang won the tournament, gathered followers, and secured a Pioneer territory near Long River Forest. As he moved to confront the Gatu incursion, he uncovered Foucher’s alliance with the Crimson…

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Tongtian River Stand

Li Ang built up his forces and held the Tongtian River crossing against the Gatu, then learned that Duke Alma had seized power after Duke Elfwan’s death. As he led his battered party south to claim a…

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3The Baron and the Coming Siege

Li Ang built Wheat Fragrance Territory into a commercial hub, secured a barony, and profited from the war between Pande and Bacchus. The arc ended with a coordinated attack closing in on his territory…

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4The Fall of Eldred

Li Ang broke the siege of White Deer Fortress and uncovered Eldred’s role in Earl Oden’s death. Charles avenged his father, gained Fletcher Village, and the kingdom reshuffled control of its…

Chapters 76–10125 summaries

Arc 5The Prophet Legion Campaign

Li Ang built his forces, secured grain, and joined Godric’s allied army to confront the Prophet Legion. The Three Prophets were captured, but the King’s role in hiding Trublen’s massacre and his past…

Chapters 102–12625 summaries

Arc 6Seeds, Plague, and Treason

Li Ang built up his territory, secured grain and high-yield crops, and confronted a plague outbreak and the Snake Worship Cult while maneuvering against Bacchus officials. The arc left him imprisoned…

Chapters 127–15125 summaries

Arc 7The Golden Banner and the Forest War

Li Ang consolidated his power while thwarting plots by Alanric and Alma, then became entangled in the Noldo conflict as Gatu forces threatened the forest and its horse ranches. The stretch ended with…

Chapters 152–17625 summaries

Arc 8The Battle for Eagle Claw

Li Ang joined forces with the Noldos, rescued their captives, and tried to keep the Lion Territory from collapsing as the Raven Kingdom and Gatu people invaded. The arc left the three armies locked in…

Chapters 177–20125 summaries

Arc 9The Eastern Territories and Red Death

Li Ang consolidated his territories through military victories, political deals, banking, and trade while the Bacchus Empire fell into rebellion and plague. The arc left him marching south to aid the…

Chapters 202–22625 summaries

Arc 10The Fall of the Serpent Army

Li Ang rescued Erudition City, rallied gladiators and Mettenheimers, and destroyed the Snake Worship Cult’s army at Fidne while uncovering its experiments and influence over the Bacchus Empire. The…

Chapters 227–25125 summaries

Arc 11The Sava Campaign

Li Ang navigated war with the Bacchus Empire and Dexia, securing an alliance with Marius and support from Bahaman while advancing into Dexian territory. After a failed ambush by Ikram’s herders, Li…

Chapters 252–27625 summaries

Arc 12The Fallen Ones’ Gambit

Li Ang manipulated the struggle over Toba City and Aishikeman while building his power, but a conspiracy turned Amy and Godric into accused heretics and pushed the kingdom toward war. The arc ended…

Chapters 277–30125 summaries

Arc 13The Fallen Ones’ Advance

Li Ang helped Amy claim the Lionheart throne as war spread across the kingdoms and the Three Prophets’ influence came into view. As the Devourer and Fallen Ones threatened Lion Lake City and Cliff…

Chapters 302–32625 summaries

Arc 14The Gate and the Return

Li Ang helped defeat Aigrem with a lightning trap, but the strike sent him into the Blood Prison and then the void. After returning to Pendor years later, he joined forces with Baudess as rival armies…

Chapters 327–35125 summaries

Arc 15The Siege of Lion City

Li Ang united Pendor, took Lion City, and defeated Kavala by sacrificing the powers that had sustained him. As a new invasion and political conspiracy threatened his allies, Li Ang set out with Alina…

Chapters 352–37625 summaries

Arc 16Pendor and the Coming War

Li Ang established the New Kingdom of Pendor, married Amy and Wendy, and fought Marius's forces before agreeing to join them against the Snake Worship Cult. As the allies prepared to march south…

Chapters 377–40125 summaries

Arc 17The Gatu Trade Pact

Li Ang survived the struggle for Imperial Port, helped Alina secure Bacchus, and returned east when the Gatu people invaded. He negotiated a trade pact with Zakar that ended the immediate threat but…

Chapters 402–42625 summaries