Out of pure envy, Qian Xunfeng, a bastard son is ambushed and killed by his half-brother, Qian Xunji. Packed with great ambitions of one day ruling over the entire Battle Net Continent, Qian Xunji blames his half-brother’s death on the Vast Heaven Sect so as to start a war. He successfully succeeds in his mission of being the pope unaware that his past debauchery was witnessed by Qian Xunfeng’s pregnant wife.

Months later, Qian Xunfeng’s wife avenges his husband’s death by killing Qian Xunji. She becomes the new pope in his stead, with her claim going uncontested amongst the royal ranks. She becomes known as a cold but powerful ruler who defeated formidable demons and cultivators. During one of her combat expeditions in the demon realms, she comes across an abandoned infant. At first, she is inclined to kill it, but she changes her mind after a little interaction. She decides to take it has her own son, naming him Qian Xiaoyi.

Six years later, Qin Xiaoyi grows up bearing a great resemblance to the departed Qian Xunfeng. The fact makes him an apple in the pope’s eye and the whole royalty at large. His kindness and modest behavior earns him the love and adoration of everyone. Additionally, Qin Xiaoyi possessed Twin Martial Souls, the Judgement Sword and the eight-winged demon. His future is bound to be great, noble and imposing. As he matures, the inevitable battle for leadership between him and his elder true-blood sister whom he loves looms. Although the pope is still mystified by Qin Xiaoyi’s peculiar similitude, whose side would she take?

C422 An Old Trick