Setting:
The story takes place in a fantasy world where martial arts, ancient powers, and mysterious forces coexist. Major factions—including powerful families, secret sects, and ancient forces—fight for supremacy in this world. Only the strongest can survive in this brutal power struggle.
Timeline:
The novel spans ten years. The protagonist, Guo Xingyue, witnesses his father's murder at the age of twelve, setting him on a path of revenge. The story follows Guo Xingyue's growth, from a young boy to a top assassin, and eventually to his final showdown with his arch-enemy, Sikong Mingliang.
Plot Overview:
The story begins with Guo Xingyue's final battle against Sikong Mingliang, his father's killer, atop Mount Hua. The narrative flashes back to how, after his parents' deaths, Guo endured countless hardships, joined the "Tiansha" assassin organization, and survived their brutal training through mastering the "Zen Heart Technique." Not only did Guo Xingyue become Tiansha's top assassin, but he also created two ultimate techniques: "Harmony of Heaven and Man" and "Moonfall Starsink." Over the years, Guo accumulated strength for his revenge. In the final battle, Guo Xingyue uses the long-prepared technique, "Moonfall Starsink," to defeat Sikong Mingliang and complete his revenge.
Major Conflicts:
Guo Xingyue vs. Sikong Mingliang: This is the core conflict of the novel. Guo Xingyue's path of revenge starts after Sikong Mingliang kills his father, culminating in a life-or-death showdown between the two atop Mount Hua.
Guo Xingyue vs. Tiansha Organization: Guo Xingyue trains with Tiansha, but eventually rebels against the organization, unwilling to continue as an assassin. This leads to fierce battles with assassins sent to kill him.
Guo Xingyue vs. Himself: Throughout his journey of revenge, Guo struggles with his inner trauma, hatred, and the darkness of killing, as he tries to hold on to his humanity.Character Relationships:
Guo Xingyue: The protagonist. Witnessing his parents' murder as a child, he joins the Tiansha organization to seek revenge, becoming a top assassin.
Sikong Mingliang: Guo Xingyue's arch-enemy, the man who killed his father and a powerful figure in the martial world.
Tiansha Organization: The assassin group Guo Xingyue joins and later betrays, representing another layer of evil in the novel.