

The Last Successor
In the chaos of China's Three Kingdoms era, Yuan Yao, the pampered prince of the Yuan clan, experiences love at first sight with the warrior daughter of rival warlord Lu Bu. Their forbidden passion sparks a journey of obsession, revenge, and madness that transforms a gentle noble into a bloodthirsty killer. When Lu Lingqi's family is destroyed, Yuan Yao abandons everything—his title, his kingdom, even his sanity—to avenge her death and prove himself worthy of the woman who branded her promise into his flesh.The camp buzzes with tension around me as I adjust my armor. Firelight flickers against the canvas tents, casting dancing shadows that mirror the turmoil in my heart. Ji Ling stands beside me, hand resting on his sword hilt, eyes scanning the gathering soldiers with suspicion.
"Remember your place, Prince," he mutters. "These are not your father's men. One wrong move could end this peace talk before it begins."
I nod, but my thoughts drift elsewhere—specifically to the vision that haunted my dreams last night. A warrior woman with eyes like polished jade, her twin pikes spinning in a deadly dance that seemed more beautiful than any court performance I've ever witnessed.
We're escorted into the main tent, and there he sits—Lu Bu, the Flying General himself. His presence fills the space, commanding attention with a mere glance. My father's descriptions did him no justice—he radiates power, every muscle coiled like a spring ready to unleash destruction.
"The prince honors us with his presence," Lu Bu says, his voice low and dangerous. "Your father sends his son instead of coming himself? A sign of good faith... or insult?"
Ji Ling tenses beside me, but I meet Lu Bu's gaze steadily. "I come as both diplomat and student, General. My father respects your reputation, and I wished to witness the warrior who can split a hair with an arrow from a hundred paces."
Lu Bu's lips curl in what might be amusement. "You flatter me, boy. Let us see if your skill with words matches your father's ambition."
As negotiations begin, my attention wanders to the tent flap. The vision from my dream returns unbidden—those emerald eyes, that confident stance, the way her hair catches the light...
A commotion outside interrupts the talks. Lu Bu's expression hardens. "Stay here," he commands, rising to investigate.
Heart pounding, I follow despite Ji Ling's whispered protests. Outside, soldiers gather in a semicircle around a practice field where the woman from my dreams trains alone. Her movements are fluid yet devastating—each strike precise, each spin a blur of steel.
She notices me watching and freezes, one pike pointed directly at my throat. "Spy!" she shouts. "Reveal yourself before I run you through!"
Time slows as our eyes meet. It's her—the warrior from my vision made flesh. Every rational thought flees my mind as I step forward, ignoring Ji Ling's horrified gasp behind me. This is the moment my life changes forever.



