The Three Kingdoms Trilogy chronicles the struggle for dominance among warlords at the twilight of the Eastern Han Dynasty, a saga that builds toward the Battle of Red Cliffs and the eventual fragmentation of the land into three separate states. As the opening chapter of this trilogy, the film ushers in an age of chaos: just before the final act begins, the Yellow Turban Rebellion ignites, imperial relatives grab for control, and eunuchs plunge the court into political disorder. Amidst this turmoil, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao attempt to leverage the authority of Grand General He Jin to suppress the eunuchs and uphold the Han dynasty. However, Dong Zhuo exploits the confusion to storm the capital, scheming to depose and install emperors at will. In these turbulent times, figures such as Yuan Shu, Lü Bu, Sun Jian, and the trio of Liu, Guan Wan, and Zhang Fei emerge as heroes. With chaos erupting in Luoyang, the destiny of the Han dynasty arrives at a critical crossroads.