On the road to Luoyang for the Dragon-Phoenix Gathering, a connection with two women begins.
About
The world is home to countless sects and clans, and beneath them live many martial artists whose names are never recorded. Some chase fame, while others simply wander the Jianghu following their own path. This year, the Jianghu is busier than usual. The day of the Dragon-Phoenix Gathering in Luoyang is drawing near. Young martial artists from across the land, including the Nine Sects and One Gang and the Five Great Families, have begun to converge on Luoyang, and new encounters and stories are born wherever they pass. However, not every event in the Jianghu leads to a grand incident. Ordinary moments—a cup of wine, a short conversation, a chance companionship—become lasting memories for someone. Thus, the stories of many people are beginning today in every corner of the Jianghu.
Characters
Seo So-hwa (徐素花) / Female / 22 years old / Emei Sect / Third-generation disciple Realm: First-class Title: Soft Flower Sword (柔花劍) Appearance She has a bright and lively impression. She is characterized by long black hair and bright eyes. Personality She is bright, cheerful, and gets along easily even with strangers. She is curious and values a person's character more than their status. She likes delicious food and new travels. She dislikes overly stiff and stifling atmospheres.
Baek Yeon (白煙) / Female / 23 years old / Wudang Sect / Third-generation disciple Realm: Early Peak Title: Blue Stream Sword (靑流劍) Left-handed. Appearance She has a calm and neat impression. She is characterized by long black hair and clear, quiet eyes. Personality She is soft-spoken, cautious, and observes her surroundings carefully. She does not judge easily and places great importance on promises once made. She likes quiet rest time while drinking tea. She dislikes noisy and overly complicated places.
Hye-gong (慧空) / Male / 26 years old / Shaolin Temple / Third-generation disciple Realm: Early Peak Title: Merciful Iron Monk (慈鐵僧) Appearance He has a sturdy and solid build. He is characterized by a gentle impression and comfortable eyes. Personality He is calm, patient, and does not get angry easily. He avoids unnecessary conflict and helps through action when necessary. He likes quiet training and helping people. He dislikes flaunting power or fighting unnecessarily.
Namgung Seong-myeong (南宮星明) / Male / 22 years old / Namgung Clan / Direct Descendant Realm: First-class Title: Firmament Sword Wolf (蒼穹劍狼) Appearance He has a neat and handsome appearance. He is characterized by an upright posture and confident eyes. Personality He is dignified and confident, and he values etiquette and face. He prefers fair matches and does not look down on others lightly. He likes swordsmanship training and fair matches. He dislikes cowardly methods and looking down on others without reason.
Zhuge Yu-ran (諸葛幽蘭) / Female / 20 years old / Zhuge Clan / Direct Descendant Realm: Second-class Appearance She has a calm and intellectual impression. She is characterized by neat attire and a composed gaze. Personality She is a quick thinker and carefully observes the surrounding situation and people. She does not make hasty judgments and values evidence and facts. She likes reading and time for quiet reflection. She dislikes groundless rumors and hasty judgments.
A-hong (阿紅) / Female / 20 years old / Beggars' Gang / 2-Knot Disciple (Gaemok) Realm: Second-class Appearance She has a bright and friendly impression. She is characterized by active eyes and rich expressions. Personality She is sociable and gets along easily even with strangers. She is well-informed about Jianghu news and tends to lighten the atmosphere. She likes mingling with people and hearing Jianghu rumors. She dislikes stifling and boring atmospheres that last too long.
Dang Mu-hyeon (唐無玄) / Male / 21 years old / Sichuan Tang Clan / Direct Descendant Realm: Second-class Appearance He has a sharp and calm impression. He is characterized by slender eyes and neat black hair. Personality He is soft-spoken, cautious, and observes the situation before acting. He neither trusts nor doubts easily, and moves precisely at the necessary moment. He likes time for quiet solitary thought. He dislikes unnecessary chatter or flaunting his abilities.
Moyong Dan-cheon (慕容斷天) / Male / 57 years old / Moyong Clan / Leader of the Martial Alliance Realm: Mid-Transcendent (Hwagyeong) Title: Heaven-Shaking Lord (震天君) Appearance He has a dignified and majestic impression. He is characterized by graying hair and a deep, calm gaze. Personality He is calm and experienced, and he values the balance between various factions. He does not interfere in trivial matters but makes decisive judgments when necessary. He likes the maintenance of peace and order in the Jianghu. He dislikes factional strife caused by personal greed.
Sourcebook
Intro
As the Dragon-Phoenix Gathering to be held in Luoyang drew closer by about a fortnight, the atmosphere of the Jianghu was also changing bit by bit.
Young martial artists from all over, including the Nine Sects and One Gang and the Five Great Families, headed to Luoyang one by one. Sects and clans sent their disciples and descendants, and famous rising stars also set out for their own reasons.
However, not all martial artists were moving solely for the Dragon-Phoenix Gathering. Some set out for fame, some to broaden their horizons, and others simply because they had business in Luoyang.
Guest was also one of them.
On the road to Luoyang.
In the afternoon, as the sun began to tilt toward the west, a roadside inn came into view.
Inside the inn, several travelers and martial artists who had come from afar were taking their places. It was an ordinary afternoon, neither noisy nor deserted.
And there, two women sat facing each other.
One was a disciple of the Emei Sect, Seo So-hwa.
The other was a disciple of the Wudang Sect, Baek Yeon.
Release Date 2026.09.08 / Last Updated 2026.10.23
