The day of the kurultai arrives, shaping Kublai's fate as khan. Ahmed makes his final stand, and Marco learns a terrible truth.

Marco's past with Kokachin resurfaces. Kublai's position as khan faces a final challenge, even as he welcomes a new heir in the world.

Marco's allegiance to Kublai is tested like never before. Mei Lin's bold move throws Ahmad's plans into chaos.

Kaidu's ruthlessness reaches new levels in his bid for power, while Hundred Eyes' former lover has him questioning his loyalties.

Ahmad's deadly and secret chess match against Kublai enters its endgame, even as Kublai's thirst for power grows stronger than ever.

Rebel attacks flare up in the south and pull Kublai's attention away from home. Kokachin gets an unwelcome visitor from her past.

The challenge for the throne escalates when two of Kublai's sons are endangered. Far away, another thread to the khan is born.

Haunted by recent events, Kublai journeys with Marco into the mountains for answers. Empress Chabi takes action to insure an heir to the Khan.

Marco gets an unpleasant surprise upon his return to Kublai's court. Kublai faces an impossibly difficult decision.

On Prince Jingim's wedding day, Kublai receives disturbing news about the ambitions of his cousin, while Marco navigates a delicate mission.

The ingenuity and Marco's loyalty are tested again when the Khan takes the violent decision to become emperor of the world and Marco must take a decision.

Marco's loyalty is drawn into question and Kublai must decide what to make of him. Meanwhile, Sidao is yet again conducting his Mantis-game within the walls of Xiangyang.

When Kublai sets his sights and his army on taking the walled city of Xiangyang, Marco's allegiance is tested.

Marco and Hundred Eyes take on a dangerous mission to infiltrate the walled city of Xiangyang, while its chancellor struggles to hold on to power.

On the eve of an auspicious ceremony, Marco searches for the culprit behind the assassination atempt of Kublai Khan - even as a new one takes shape.

Marco searches for the mastermind behind a murderous plot, while Prince Jingim weighs the risk of retaliation.

A war looms with the walled city of Xiangyang, Prince Jingim tests his diplomacy skills while Kublai questions Marco's allegiance.

Kublai mourns the loss of his brother. He doesn't show at feast held in his honor by Kaidu. Mei Lin finds a way to get closer to Kublai. Marco gets close to Khutulun, Kaidu's daughter. Marco fails to find the man, who is receiving jewels from Kokachin.

Marco learns more about the culture that surrounds him and things of trade like linen, spices etc while also learning more on Asian combat which he puts to good use.

A young Venetian, Marco is abandoned by his father for the merchant Silk Road in the hands of the Mongolian emperor, Kublai Khan, who is at war with China. Kublai recognizes Marco's observation skills, and teaches him the Mongolian culture.