1. Undercurrents Beyond the Pass

Dao Ma recalls times long past, when the Sui Dynasty sought to conquer the Chen Dynasty and he—then still a nameless warrior—played a decisive role in the effort.

2. Night Attack on the Desert Oasis

Emperor Wendi of the Sui Dynasty is dying. His sons, Guang Yang and Yong Yang, are vying for the succession. Which side will the Left Elite Guard support? What decision will Dao Ma ultimately make?

3. Mo Jia Village

He Yixuan starts killing villagers while Dao Ma and Shu fight adversaries. The mercenary invaders are stopped by an unexpected order to retire, and Ayuya persuades a Wululu clan leader to free her. Diting and One-eye return with the hostages they have taken.

4. The Hunter and the Prey

Dao Ma and his group are forced to confront the violent realities of the "Karma" sect and escalating political corruption as they push closer to the imperial center. Pursued by relentless government assassins, they must navigate shifting alliances to survive.

6. Blood on the Desert Border

After a long journey, Daoma and his companions reach the Jade Gate Pass. The Central Plains are finally in sight, but bounty hunters and imperial cavalry block their path.

7. The Shadow Tracker's Trap

Daoma's past catches up with him once again. A familiar face appears, reigniting a conflict he thought long over. Old wounds lead to a bitter battle.

8. The Road to Chang'an

Diting and One-eye return with a captured Zhishilang and Dao Ma's nephew, prompting a tense confrontation that exposes their elite military past and forces Dao Ma into a brutal, fatal duel with Diting.