Set against the backdrop of a long and brutal war between Dai Dynasty and Shibeibu Empire, the novel opens in the aftermath of victory.
Celebrated battlefield commander Xue Lei returns home as a national hero - only to be swiftly condemned for a crime he did not commit. His fall from glory is immediate and devastating, transforming triumph into tragedy and setting the stage for a gripping tale of betrayal and resistance.
The emotional core of the story lies in the moral conflict surrounding Xue Lei’s sentencing. When Teng Yuan is appointed judge and ordered to pass a death verdict without investigation, the narrative shifts into a tense political chess match.
Torn between duty to the state and loyalty to truth, Teng Yuan faces unbearable pressure from above, while his son Li Neng Yuan and Princess Dai Yu race against time to uncover the conspiracy behind Xue Lei’s downfall. Their desperation highlights a system where justice is easily silenced by power.
As the plot tightens, allies converge in secret. Xue Lei’s mentor Master Zhang and fellow disciple Chi Feng journey to the capital, forming a covert alliance to plan a daring rescue. Yet danger shadows every move. Premier Hu, a master of manipulation and intrigue, ensures they are constantly watched, determined that Xue Lei never leaves his prison alive. What follows is a sharp, suspenseful game of cat and mouse where strategy, loyalty, and sacrifice matter as much as raw combat skill.
Beyond its political drama, Techno-Heros - New Generation Part I distinguishes itself through vivid action and martial-arts combat. Swordsmanship and spear fighting are described with reverence and intensity, drawing inspiration from legendary Chinese military traditions - most notably the enduring legacy of Yue Fei. These influences give the battles both historical weight and mythic grandeur, while the sci-fi and fantasy elements hint at a larger, evolving universe yet to unfold.
As a first entry, the novel successfully lays the groundwork for a broader saga - one where honor clashes with corruption, technology intersects with tradition, and heroes are forged not only on the battlefield, but in moments of impossible choice. For readers who enjoy politically driven narratives, martial-arts epics, and genre-blending world-building, this opening chapter promises a compelling and emotionally charged journey ahead.