All's quiet in the kingdom of Qin until not one, but three armies attack--and, as a steady stream of messengers reveals, that's just the half of it.

As Wang Ben tangles with master spearsman Zi Bai, Ling Huang gives Wu Fengming and his officers insight into his fellow Fire Dragon's past and psyche.

Ai's foreign-backed chancellor puts the Queen Dowager in an impossible position as Zheng prepares for the crowning ceremony in Qin's ancient capital.

Lao Ai, the man who orchestrated the uprising, must finally reap what he's sown. The Queen Dowager makes a last-ditch plea at her lover's hearing.

As the fighting gets underway in Heiyong, Qiang Lei's scouts make a disturbing discovery, Xin goes for broke, and Huan Yi brings out the big guns.

Lieutenant Yuan and his men work hard to fulfill their vital role. A surprise appearance by a charismatic figure greatly affects the tides of battle.

The Battle of Heiyong reaches a fever pitch as Huan Yi's men target Qing She--who in turn is looking to slay Xin. Xin comes up with an audacious plan.

The standoff with Huan Yi continues until Wei Ping intervenes, but Xin learns a disappointing fact that paints his loyal friend in a whole new light.