Prologue

NOTE:

(This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.)

A dynasty ruled until it was overthrown or there were no heirs left to rule. Each kingdom ended in turmoil either after a period of infighting or after being invaded.

Nobody would remain at the top for all of eternity—legends were only legends.

Lores say fifteen hundred years ago, Zhang Si Huang was the sovereign during the Iguqeton dynasty which comprised five denominations alliance. The archaic dynasty in the median Land consisted of the leading sect of ''Qinqiehepai*''.

The Iguqeton dynasty was extended in lands and rivers, and bountiful in resources; it constituted four sects and the fifth royal sect ''Qinqiehepai''.