Recaps

Dethroning Dragons: Zhang Xing and Bai Yousi

Arc 1The Fallen Comrade

Zhang Xing carried Du Meng’s body to Red Mountain, joined Bai Yousi’s bureau, and became entangled in a crackdown on the Green Fish Gang that ended with Xiao Zhao’s death. After uncovering Commander…

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Mountain Search

Zhang Xing joined Bai Yousi’s patrol team through prison escapes, a bloody uprising, and the pursuit of Han Shixiong. After the Compass pointed toward Mount Funiu, Bai Yousi led a search into the…

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3From the Capital to Jiangdu

Zhang Xing rose through clerical work and survived political pressure over the Bright Hall laborers, while Bai Yousi and the Patrol Group left the Eastern Capital for Jiangdong. The arc ended with an…

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4The Huan River Convoy

Zhang Xing and Bai Yousi exposed Jiangdong’s grain shortages, confiscated supplies from the great families, and set out with a grain convoy threatened by bandits. As local commanders withheld support…

Chapters 76–10025 summaries

Arc 5The Huaiyou Alliance

Zhang Xing dismantled the Longwhale Gang, exposed Zuo Youxian as the Midnight Sun Sword, and helped establish the Huaiyou Alliance before joining Bai Yousi in the Crouching Dragon Guard. The arc left…

Chapters 101–12625 summaries

Arc 6The Siege of Yunnei

Zhang Xing navigated the Great Golden Pillar’s ruinous collection, the imperial tour’s bloody crises, and a sudden siege by the Wu Clan. After escaping Yunnei with Qin Bao to seek reinforcements, he…

Chapters 127–15125 summaries

Arc 7Breaking with Great Wei

Zhang Xing witnessed the court abandon its soldiers and launch another disastrous Dongyi campaign before killing Zhang Han and leaving the imperial procession. He organized the Exorcising the Dragon…

Chapters 153–18025 summaries

Arc 8The Dragon Gang Rises

Zhang Xing organized the Exorcising the Dragon Gang, expanded its control through uprisings and negotiations, and prepared to seize towns along the Empress’s route. The arc ended with Zhang Xing’s…

Chapters 181–20925 summaries

Arc 9The Eastern Territories Crisis

Zhang Xing fought to hold his territory together as imperial armies advanced and rebellions spread, while Bai Yousi intervened in Northern Jin and reunited with him. The arc left the Exorcising the…

Chapters 210–23825 summaries

Arc 10The Second Eastern Expedition

Zhang Xing led the Exorcising the Dragon Gang to victory at Mount Li, absorbed rival forces, and set new rules for governing its expanding territories. As the campaign moved into Lu Commandery, he…

Chapters 239–26425 summaries