"By the time Daoist Lord Tiangang succeeded as the sixteenth ancestor of the Beichen Sword Sect, Mount Jiuyin had already begun to witness a population decline, and direct disciples were scarce.
At that time, there were hardly any peers close in rank to Daoist Lord Tiangang who could support each other. Among the core disciples of the main mountain, only a few stood out, and due to frequent sword confrontations, most of them suffered from internal injuries—either undergoing convalescence or bracing for disintegration. The younger generation of elite disciples had too low a realm and had to fight their way up, inevitably risking early demise. The future was thus entirely unpredictable.
In contrast, the Outer Mountain swordsmanship flourished with abundant talents and prodigies, showing great promise. During the skirmishes for the position of sect leader, several fierce competitors emerged. Although they were defeated by Daoist Lord Tiangang's sword, they aroused his wariness.
