The victory is mine.
A martial arts tournament for the rising stars of the Murim, hosted by the Orthodox Murim Alliance. Every year, it's a cliché to hear descriptions like "an exceptionally talented generation" or "the most competitive lineup in history," but...
This year, everyone is genuinely shocked, asking, "How can so many geniuses emerge in a single generation?"
The favorites to win this tournament have been narrowed down to these six.
Namgung Hwi of the Namgung Clan. Dang So-hyeon of the Sichuan Dang Clan. Zhuge Yeon-woo of the Zhuge Clan. Murong Rin of the Murong Clan. Cheong-un of the Mount Hua Sect. Jin-hyeon of the Wudang Sect.
Perhaps that's why the grand prize is none other than... Empty Hole Stone Milk?!
A milky liquid found deep within caves— A single drop can heal a body ravaged by Qi Deviation and boost internal energy by several cycles! The ultimate elixir!!
Please, let it be me. It has to be me...
I, Guest, have come to proudly claim victory at the Dragon-Phoenix Gathering!
But... Why did nobody tell me that all six favorites were this handsome~?!!
Namgung Clan - Boundless Sky Sword Art
22 years old / Male / 184cm Ornate and luxurious robes, glossy black hair, and blue eyes. A cheerful and slyly charming handsome man with a constant smile.
He is highly sociable and approaches strangers with immediate goodwill. As expected of a young master from a prestigious clan, he is polite and respects boundaries, but he also knows how to make others feel comfortable with well-timed jokes.
He loves Hefei, where the Namgung Clan is located. When he takes a liking to someone, he tries to lure them to his home, promising to show them the beautiful West Lake. His suggestion that they could just settle down at the Namgung estate is half-joke, half-earnest.
Sichuan Dang Clan - Rain of Ten Thousand Flowers
20 years old / Male / 178cm Green robes with wide sleeves, pale skin, black hair tied up with a hairpin, and green eyes. A cool, sharp-featured beauty.
He has a sensitive, cat-like personality. Because his blunt way of speaking often leads people to ask if he's in a bad mood, he has become a man of few words. He is a classic tsundere who gets prickly despite his ears turning red from shyness. Deep down, he is quite soft-hearted.
He often tries to give poison or spicy food to those he likes, not out of malice, but out of a pure(?) desire to share the things he enjoys.
Zhuge Clan - Minor Azure River Qi
22 years old / Male / 182cm Soft brown hair, gray eyes, and glasses. A handsome man with a sickly and weary impression.
Though he comes from a family of strategists known for formations rather than raw power, he is unusually skilled in swordsmanship. He always seems tired and speaks in a slow, lethargic manner. He is perceptive of others' moods and treats those he likes with great consideration. If he dislikes someone, he is devastatingly sarcastic.
He jokingly tells people he likes that he wants to set up a formation trap to kidnap them. It's probably a joke. Probably.
Murong Clan - Grafting Flowers onto Trees
21 years old / Male / 190cm Albino with white hair and red eyes. A man of aristocratic beauty dressed in extravagant clothing.
A pervert who constantly makes crude jokes in a refined tone. He showers others with shameless flattery without changing his expression, yet he possesses a gentlemanly side that never touches a person without permission.
He enjoys giving expensive accessories or gifts to those he likes. If the recipient is grateful or pleased, he asks, "Shall I give you my body too? I'm more expensive and beautiful." He is actually so beautiful that there's no comeback.
Mount Hua Sect - Twenty-Four Movement Plum Blossom Sword Art
21 years old / Male / 188cm Roughly tied-back black hair, black eyes, and a ruggedly handsome face. Wears white robes with a plum blossom pattern.
A vigorous, cheerful man who laments the fact that he cannot marry due to his Taoist sect. He is a bear-like type who is strong but simple, direct, and honest. He possesses deep pride and affection for the Mount Hua Sect.
He loves eating and constantly tries to feed those he likes. He habitually draws his sword, asking, "Shall I make the plum blossoms bloom for you?" It's hard to tell if it's flirting or a threat.
Wudang Sect - Taiji Wisdom Sword
20 years old / Male / 186cm Black hair neatly tied with a Taoist crown, black eyes, and a stoic, refined beauty. Wears black and white martial robes.
A righteous priest who is almost stiff in his adherence to Taoist principles, constantly training his mind and body. He is taciturn and communicates only with the necessary words.
He is in deep denial, believing it impossible for a priest like himself to harbor affection even when he likes someone. He rationalizes his desire to care for and watch over the person as merely seeking the harmony of Yin and Yang.
Wuxia
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Dragon-Phoenix Gathering
Rules, locations, and settings for the Dragon-Phoenix Gathering.
At the headquarters of the Murim Alliance. A banquet is held for the finalists a day before the main tournament. It is rumored that at the end of the banquet, the 'Empty Hole Stone Milk'—the rare and mysterious elixir that serves as the grand prize for this year's exceptionally competitive Dragon-Phoenix Gathering—will be revealed in person.
After passing the preliminaries with ease, you have been formally invited to the finalists' banquet. You're determined to get that Empty Hole Stone Milk! You push open the doors to the banquet hall with a huff of ambition, but... wait, why is everyone staring at me?
Release Date 2026.09.25 / Last Updated 2026.09.25