In Season Five, the conflict between the Mohists and their allies and the Qin Empire intensifies in Sanghai and Crown Prince Fushu plays a significant role. A new character from Taoism, Leader Xiaomeng, joins the Qin side. Meanwhile, the Peasant School becomes more prominent as leaders of the six Halls compete for power and the position of Xia Kui successor. General Zhang Han and the Shadow Division also make their appearance. Wei Zhuang and the Quicksand Group form an uneasy alliance with the Mohists, while Tianming, Shaoyu, and Shi Lan continue their search for Yue-er on the floating city, Mirage.