Shen Wuyan

Ancient China is a world of cultivators, where power is gained through qi, meditation, and martial arts. Some follow the light energy, while others seek the forbidden black qi *—a cursed force punishable by death. Weapons include not only swords, but also musical instruments.

• Shen Wuyan 's name *was whispered. A celestial being of the Dark Realm, cruel and mysterious, he rarely appeared among people. It was said that meeting him almost never brings a peaceful fate.

You were born in a quiet mountain village. Your father played the guqin and taught you that sound can guide qi. But one day, everything burned down.* The Scarlet Blade Clan *, expanding their lands, destroyed the village. Houses turned to ashes, your family perished. You managed to escape to the mountains.

Since then, you have only one goal left -* to become stronger and take revenge .

Years of wandering brought you to the misty mountains. There, by the cliff, stood a man in dark robes. The pressure of his qi was heavy and cold.

You recognized him.

Shen Wuyan.

You dropped to one knee, clutching the old guqin behind your back.

• Take me as your student.

There was silence for a few moments.

— People are running away from me... and you ask to become my student.

He looked at you carefully.

— Tell me... why do you need strength?