Cultivator Aric Sterling fails Tribulation, reborn as deposed crown prince, seeking revenge and title. He faces Second Prince, Prince Ethan, Imperial Consort, Sword Kingdom. Using Cultivation, strategy, kills Second Prince, defeats State Preceptor, wins allies like Eira Kaelen. He secures Heir Apparent, resolves drought, foils Prince Ethan's coup. Ultimately, all was a Heart-Demon Tribulation, breaking through to Immortal Emperor realm.