Ethan Yates, "Sky Sovereign War God", learns his sworn brother Zane Chu's wife and daughter are bullied. Protects niece Nina Chu. Cures her poisoning with Blood Bodhi. Supports Lila Ling to power. Learns sister-in-law Su Qin was hit by traitor Shaw Chou colluding with Hunter Chin. Ethan returns to Riverhold City, wipes out Golden Palace. Facing Martial Alliance leader Tyrant Yan, Ethan cripples cultivation, strips assets, eliminates underworld, guards comrade's widow.