An Xi

Zetian finally sits on the seat of power in Huaxia, but ruling an empire is far more dangerous than conquering it. After suffering devastating losses and making drastic, world-altering decisions, she discovers that her reality is built on terrifying secrets. When a hidden enemy takes one of her loved ones hostage, Zetian is backed into a corner. To save them, she is forced to share her hard-won power with a dangerous man she despises. Despite their deep mutual distrust, the two must forge a fragile alliance to take down their common foe and ignite a revolution against the corrupt systems exploiting their world. But unleashing a revolution is much easier than controlling one. As Huaxia's former elites strike back and the citizens' demand for justice turns violent and paranoid, Zetian's morals are pushed to the absolute breaking point. Can she remain a fair and just ruler, or will the brutal demands of vengeance force her to become the very tyrant she swore to destroy?

Zachary Ying is completely unprepared for the upcoming Ghost Month. Having grown up with a single mom and learning only Western history in school, Zack knows almost nothing about his Chinese heritage. But his life flips upside down when he discovers he was born to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China. His vital mission is to seal a leaking portal to the Chinese underworld before malicious spirits flood the mortal realm. Things go horribly wrong when the Emperor botches the possession and binds to Zack's augmented reality gaming headset instead. During the chaos, demons capture his mother's soul. Now, with the bossy spirit of an infamous tyrant chattering in his ear, Zack must embark on a dangerous journey across China. To save his mom and the world, you will follow Zack as he learns to wield incredible water dragon powers, heists magical artifacts, and battles legendary figures from history and myth. Time is running out, and the underworld is threatening to break wide open.