Destiny Is On My Side
天命在我
Synopsis
By the same author as the viral cyber hit ‘After Transmigrating into the Cyber Game, I Defeated the Boss and Successfully Rose to the Top’!”
In a world drowning in rebellion and demonic chaos, what does it take for a “cold-blooded” princess to seize the ultimate throne?
The House of Yan has decayed under an incompetent emperor, leaving the realm vulnerable to predatory foreign nations and the terrifying resurgence of demons. As feudal lords raise their banners in rebellion, the world is plunged into an era of bloodshed where allies betray each other for momentary gain, and royal families turn their blades on their own kin.
Amidst this total disorder stands Shang Min, the daughter of King Wu. She makes her ultimate goal perfectly clear:
“My name is Shang Min, descendant of King Wu. If I ascend to the throne of the Human Emperor, I shall uphold the Mandate of Heaven and carry out the will of the people. I will sweep across the four seas to purge the foreign tribes, suppress the demons of this realm, and restore a golden age of peace. I will preserve the fortune of humanity and ensure the legacy of our bloodline.”
The Rise of the Human Emperor
To the rest of the world, Shang Min is nothing but overly ambitious, fickle, and cunning. Her enemies and critics call her ungrateful, predicting that her ruthless nature will leave her forsaken by her friends and family, completely incapable of commanding the respect of the masses.
Upon hearing these rumors, Shang Min merely laughed.
“Then let us wait and see,” she said. “In the days to come, who shall rule the world?”
Story Highlights:
The Genre: A long-form, alternate-history Eastern Fantasy epic focused heavily on conquest, secret identities, and imperial court politics.
The Romance: A very minor subplot featuring a traditional (BG) dynamic, taking a backseat to the protagonist’s path to absolute power.
The Theme: “Between giving and taking, cause and effect reside.”