Set during the fourth year of Emperor Wuzong's reign in the Great Tang Dynasty, the imperial court is plunged into unprecedented chaos. Treacherous officials abuse their power and run rampant, while loyal ministers are ruthlessly framed and purged. To escape the political turmoil and avoid witnessing the suffering of the common people, many righteous officials choose to retire to their hometowns or seek seclusion in the remote, desolate mountains. In this era of oppression and misery, where the innocent are trampled upon and the nation's foundation crumbles, a hero must rise to challenge the corrupt regime and restore justice to the land.