In Heaven’s Stead

Amid the turmoil of fifteen kingdoms, Yan An bears a heavy burden from childhood and is named heir to the throne in a time of crisis. She endures blood and fire in the Quexia Hunt; on the battlefield, she leads her armies to victory. Despite the weight of divine authority and the old order, she is determined to unite the realms as their empress. She neither defies Heaven nor bows to others—she acts in Heaven’s stead.