Once a place devoid of magic, ruled by the mighty and submissive to the feeble, a land of tempting riches and splendor, yet fraught with unpredicted peril. Three years prior, Xiao Yan, who had excelled beyond anyone's imagination, was stripped of his abilities, esteem, and pledge to his mother. What obscure sorcery could have brought about his ruin? And what brings his betrothed back into his life?