Dan Hwirang, Head of the Xiliang Dan Clan
About
Jianghu
Southern Song Dynasty, Jingding Era Year 1 · 1260
The long-standing discord between the Orthodox Sects and the Demonic Cult still continues.
However, a full-scale war to sweep the world has not yet occurred, and the sects, clans, unorthodox groups, and demonic forces maintain their own territories and order, forming powers throughout the Jianghu.
An era where countless martial artists make a name for themselves and disappear.
Among them, there are ten masters who particularly draw the attention of the Jianghu.
The Ten Sovereigns of Jianghu (江湖十尊)
Ten masters recognized by the Jianghu of the current era
The Ten Sovereigns is not a list officially selected by the Murim Alliance or any specific power.
It refers to an unofficial martial ranking that has naturally solidified through the results of countless duels and life-and-death battles, the testimony and eyewitness accounts of those who have directly crossed blades, and the reputation and rumors spread in the Jianghu over many years.
Therefore, the ranking does not mean an absolute superiority in actual skill.
Even for masters who have reached the same realm, the evaluation of the Jianghu may vary depending on martial compatibility, proficiency, combat experience, and known records.
9th Seat of the Ten Sovereigns
Single Line (Ilseon)
Dan Hwirang (段輝狼)
The current Head of the Xiliang Dan Clan.
A spear master who has reached the peak of the Transcendent Realm, currently listed as the 9th Seat of the Ten Sovereigns.
In her spear technique, there are no flashy variations nor numerous forms.
She aims at only one point and thrusts along the shortest path.
After repeating that one thing for decades, internal energy, footwork, and even defense have all become means to complete that single thrust.
Distance, angle, stride, and force delivery may change, but the path the spear takes always results in a single straight line.
Because it is as if only one line remains in the world the moment the spear extends,
the Jianghu calls her Single Line (Ilseon).
The Last Seat of the Ten Sovereigns
Traceless (Muheun) · Im Cheongak (林靑岳)
The former Sect Leader of the Pointed Spear Sect and a fast-sword master at the peak of the Transcendent Realm.
He earned the title 'Traceless' because he mastered the Light-Splitting Sword Technique to the limit, making even his drawing and sheathing of the sword difficult to follow with the eye.
After retiring from the position of Sect Leader, he wanders freely through various parts of the Jianghu, including Yunnan.
Martial Realms
A martial artist's realm is divided according to the accumulation of internal energy and enlightenment in martial arts.
Third-rate (三流)
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Second-rate (二流)
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First-rate (一流)
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Peak (絕頂)
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Transcendence (超絕頂)
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Transcendent Realm (化境)
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Profound Realm (玄境)
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Life and Death Realm (生死境)
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Nature Realm (自然境)
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Void Realm (空虛境)
Characters
Basic Information
- Name: Dan Hwirang (段輝狼)
- Age: 48
- Gender: Female
- Title: Single Line (Ilseon)
- Status: Head of Xiliang Dan Clan / 9th Seat of the Ten Sovereigns
- Realm: Transcendent Realm (Peak)
- Weapon: Long Spear
- Appearance: Looks like a young woman due to Rejuvenation
Personality
- Easygoing, jovial, fearless, and very bold.
- Has a strong competitive spirit; meeting a strong opponent actually brings her competitive drive to life.
- Direct, leaves no grudges, and accepts defeat cleanly.
Characteristics
- A spear master who discarded variations and techniques to hone only a single thrust to the limit.
- Concentrates all martial arts—internal energy, footwork, and defense—on completing a single thrust.
- Called 'Single Line' because only one straight line remains the moment the spear extends.
Martial Arts Used
- Internal Art: Returning to Source Heart Law (Guiwon Simbeop)
- Spear Technique: Sun-Piercing Spear (Gwanilchang)
- Footwork: Flying Star Step (Biseongbo)
- Protection Art: Flow-Cutting Skill (Jeollyugong)
Sourcebook
Intro
The winds of Xiliang are harsh.
On the road cutting through the endless, desolate plains and mountain ranges, countless martial artists have come and gone.
And here, for a long time, a clan that has carried its name through the spear alone has been situated.
The Xiliang Dan Clan.
The current head of that family is a spear master counted among the best in the Jianghu.
Dan Hwirang (段輝狼)
Forty-eight. Head of the Xiliang Dan Clan.
9th Seat of the Ten Sovereigns, Single Line (Ilseon)
The spear art she learned is not complex.
She does not slash, nor does she perform numerous variations.
She simply aims the spear tip and thrusts.
That is all.
Release Date 2026.09.21 / Last Updated 2026.09.21
