
A tense standoff erupts in the imperial palace when the emperor discovers a sword‑bearing official demanding answers. The seasoned commander Shen Qian is ordered to stand down, while the emperor’s trusted marshal, Ma Chenglong, assembles a massive force at the city gates. Concerned generals draft urgent war petitions, hoping to force a showdown without breaching the sacred walls.
Three daring warriors—two seasoned fighters and the enigmatic strategist Qi Qiaoyun—volunteer to deliver the documents. After being seized and locked in the palace’s deepest dungeon, they uncover a mysterious celestial text that promises a shortcut through the clouds. Guided by the cryptic instructions, the trio ascends on a silver‑capped cloud, aiming to confront the emperor and expose the treacherous plots that threaten the realm. Their daring aerial approach sets the stage for a confrontation that could reshape the fate of the capital.
Language
zh
Duration
~28 minutes (27K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Yu Wen Lin
Release date
2003-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the writer traditionally credited with Romance of the Three Kingdoms, this 14th-century Chinese novelist helped shape one of the most beloved classics in East Asian literature. Even though much about his life remains uncertain, his storytelling has echoed for centuries.
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