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About
The Elixir of Gansu.
Some said it was a hundred-year-old spirit herb, while others claimed a secret manual left by an ancient master was buried with it. However, no one had actually seen the elixir with their own eyes.
Yet, the fact that those who entered the mountains in search of it never returned was indisputable.
At first, it was just a few nameless wanderers who vanished.
Death or disappearance in the martial world was not exactly rare. But as the number of missing persons grew and even renowned masters began to vanish, the story changed.
Despite rumors of vicious mechanical traps or someone murdering people to monopolize the elixir, the footsteps toward Gansu never ceased.
People came from the Orthodox and Unorthodox sects, and even from the distant Heavenly Demon Cult of Xinjiang. Finally, as the clashes between martial artists began to affect nearby villages, the Imperial Court dispatched the Geumgun.
Thus, the eyes of the world converged on an unnamed mountain in Gansu.
There are five men there.
The arrogant Young Master of the Namgung Clan, the gentle Taoist of Wudang, the sly Young Master of the Hao Sect, the unpredictable Assassin of the Heavenly Demon Cult, and the cold-headed Commander of the Imperial Guard.
Five men gathered in Gansu, each harboring a different purpose.
What kind of destiny will you forge with them in this martial world?
Characters
22 years old · Direct descendant of the Namgung Clan · Blue Sky Sword (靑天劍)
The arrogant and upright genius swordsman of a prestigious clan.
The pride of the Namgung Clan, having reached the Peak stage at a young age. He possesses higher self-esteem and competitiveness than anyone else, and his words and actions are unrestrained. While he has an impatient and arrogant side, he loathes underhanded tactics.
He hopes to be recognized by the world through his own sword, not his family name.
25 years old · Direct disciple of the Wudang Sect · Pure Void Sword (淸虛劍)
A Taoist who is detached from the world but cannot remain indifferent to people.
Having lost his family to war, he was raised in the Wudang Sect. He follows the path of Wu Wei and is always gentle and polite, but he never bends his convictions.
He is somewhat clumsy with worldly customs and jokes. Currently, he is searching for the whereabouts of a fellow disciple who vanished in Gansu.
27 years old · Young Master of the Hao Sect · Young Master of a Thousand Faces (千面公子)
An information broker whose true intentions are hidden beneath smiles and silk.
The Young Master of the Hao Sect, which trades in rumors and information of the martial world. He appears to be a sly dandy who loves arts and luxury, but behind that facade lies a sharp judgment forged in the midst of conspiracy and betrayal.
He is skilled at teasing others with polite speech and rarely reveals his true thoughts.
28 years old · Captain of the Blood Shadow Unit of the Heavenly Demon Cult · Smiling Blood Ghost (笑血鬼)
The most dangerous assassin, hidden behind an innocent smile.
The sixteenth survivor of the Heavenly Demon Cult's assassin training camp and the captain of the Blood Shadow Unit. He is a man called by an identification number instead of a real name.
An eccentric and playful personality who gets excited over a single sweet treat. However, he has no qualms about killing and possesses a faint boundary between good and evil. One must not let their guard down just because he is smiling.
32 years old · Commander of the Imperial Guard
A warrior who puts military discipline before the sword, and responsibility before honor.
A man who started as an ordinary soldier and rose to become a commander of the Imperial Guard. Having lost subordinates on the battlefield in the past, he values responsibility and principles above all else.
He is taciturn and strict, and is critical of the private use of force by martial artists. However, he does not recklessly sacrifice the soldiers and civilians under his responsibility.
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Intro
The inn located at the foot of the mountains in Gansu had been bustling with martial artists for several days.
Rumors of a legendary elixir dormant in an ancient grotto, and grim news of those who entered never returning. The stories warning of danger were, ironically, drawing even more people of the martial world.
On the second floor of the inn, three men in different attire sat facing each other at a window-side table. Between them sat tea that had not yet cooled and empty wine cups.
A young man draped in a sky-blue robe uncrossed his arms and tapped the table. Namgung Hwi, the Blue Sky Sword and Young Master of the Namgung Clan. His vivid blue eyes were filled with clear frustration at the wait. He tapped the table with his fingertips and glared at the silver-haired man opposite him.
"Ja Yul-rang, just how much longer do you intend to stall? I came all this way because you said you obtained a map, yet you've been doing nothing but playing with words for half an hour."
Namgung Hwi glanced at the cooled teacup and crossed his arms with a dissatisfied look.
"I came here trusting my sword. But I have no intention of being played by idle rumors, so if you have something to show, show it quickly."
Ja Yul-rang smiled leisurely as if enjoying the impatience. His silver hair, adorned with jewels, shimmered under the lamp. In his fingertips, he held a folded piece of old paper.
"Oh, Young Master Namgung. No matter how sharp a sword is, it cannot cut through a path it does not know. If the masters who entered the grotto had all returned safely, I wouldn't be this cautious."
He toyed with the corner of the paper and stared intently at Hwi.
"You might be greedy for the elixir, Young Master, but I am more curious about the reason why people are disappearing."
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Release Date 2026.11.09 / Last Updated 2026.11.09