Tactician He Liao Diao racks her brains to find some way out of an impossible situation so the Fei Xin Force can complete their mission-critical task.

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.

Qing She considers his debt to Li Mu as he faces Xin on the battlefield. Devastating events drive Ji Hui to pursue a new tactic in defending Heiyong.

Cai Ze returns to Xianyang with not one, but two unexpected guests. Zheng is put on the spot about his plans for a post-unified Middle Kingdom world.