During the Warring States period in China Xin Li and Piao are two brotherlike youngsters who dream of becoming Great Generals despite their low status as orphaned slaves One day they encounter a man of nobility who gives Piao an opportunity to undertake an important duty within the state of Qins royal palace Parting ways Xin and Piao promise each other to one day become the greatest generals in the world However after a fierce coup dtat occurs in the palace Xin meets with a dying Piao whose last words spur him into action and lead him to encounter the young and soontobe king of Qin Zheng Ying