In the vast 8th century Tang dynasty Chinese empire, the silk route is controlled by 36 Buddhist kingdoms, threatened by Turkic nomads and brigand bands. A Japanese scholar, Lai Qimay, must complete his mission to retrieve refugees from the border lands before returning home.
Tian di ying xiong
In the Gobi desert, a Chinese emissary is tasked with capturing a rebellious soldier. But when a caravan carrying a Buddhist monk and a precious treasure is ambushed by thieves, the emissary and the soldier must put aside their differences to defend the travelers.
