Li Xueyan stood on the mountain ridge, gripping the Moonshadow Blade tightly. The wind carried the scent of damp earth and pine, a reminder of how big and wild this world was.
She had finally reclaimed the sword. But she wasn't the only warrior out there.
This world—Tianxia—was ruled by strength, ancient beasts, and hidden powers. If she wanted to survive, she had to understand how it worked.
And she had to remember who her enemies were.
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The Seven Great Sects & The Balance of Power
Tianxia was a land where martial arts determined everything—status, power, and fate. The strongest warriors were treated like legends, their skills making them almost godlike.
For hundreds of years, seven powerful sects ruled different parts of the land. They were known as the Seven Great Sects, and their warriors controlled everything.
1. The Heavenly Sword Sect – Masters of sword techniques so sharp they could cut through mountains. Their leader, the Sword Saint, had never lost a fight.
2. The Shadow Phantom Sect – Deadly assassins who moved like ghosts. Once they set their sights on someone, that person was as good as dead.
3. The Azure Dragon Temple – Monks who could control their inner energy to do incredible things. Some could even walk on water and bend steel with their bare hands.
4. The Vermillion Phoenix Clan – A family with a special fire-based martial art. Some believed their bloodline came from a real phoenix.
5. The Iron Fist Pavilion – Fighters with unbreakable bodies. They didn't care about technique—only raw power.
6. The Mystic Moon Sect – Experts in illusion and mind tricks. They could make people see things that weren't real.
7. The Black Sun Hall – Once a noble sect, but now twisted and cruel. They used forbidden demonic energy, making them feared by all.
These seven sects ruled the land, their warriors acting as kings, generals, and executioners.
And among them, Xueyan had enemies.
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The Li Family's Betrayal & The Blood Oath of Revenge
The Li family was once powerful, respected across the kingdom.
But now, they were nothing but traitors.
The original Li Xueyan had been betrayed by her own family—framed for crimes she didn't commit, labeled a disgrace, and left to die. The person behind it all?
Her own uncle, Li Jiang.
A man who had killed her father, taken control of the family, and sided with the Black Sun Hall to gain more power.
He didn't just want to rule the family. He wanted to erase the old bloodline and build something new, something stronger.
And he had succeeded.
Until now.
Because Li Xueyan was still alive. And she was going to make him pay.
"You're frowning."
Hei Yue's voice snapped her out of her thoughts. The wolf spirit had been quiet since she retrieved the sword, but now his golden eyes glowed with amusement.
"Thinking about revenge, little warrior?"
Xueyan sighed. "Always."
"Good," Hei Yue said. "But revenge is useless if you die before getting it."
Xueyan smirked. "I don't plan on dying."
Hei Yue chuckled, his misty form flickering in the sunlight. "Then you must grow stronger. And fast."
She already knew that.
Her enemies had time, power, and armies. She had only herself, a wolf spirit, and a stolen sword.
That wasn't enough.
She needed allies.
And she knew where to find one.
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The Illegitimate Prince – A Man Hidden in Shadow
In the heart of the empire, behind the towering walls of the capital, there was a man forgotten by history.
A prince—born with royal blood, yet treated like a mistake.
His name was Feng Zhiwei.
To the world, he was a nameless noble, an unwanted son of the Emperor, ignored by the court and mocked by his own family.
But in the underground world of Tianxia, there was a rumor.
The strongest martial artist in the world was none other than the forgotten prince himself.
No one knew where he trained. No one knew how he fought. No one knew why he stayed hidden.
Only a handful of people had ever seen his strength. And those who had… never spoke about it again.
But Li Xueyan had something no one else did.
She had memories.
Deep in the original Xueyan's mind, there was one memory—a night when she had seen the prince fight with her own eyes.
And now, she knew where to find him.
Hei Yue's voice was calm. "You seek the prince?"
She nodded. "If the rumors are true, then he's the strongest fighter alive. And I need the strongest by my side."
The wolf hummed in thought. "And if he refuses?"
Xueyan's lips curled into a grin.
"Then I'll make him change his mind."
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The Journey to the Capital
The sun was setting as Xueyan left the temple ruins, her sword strapped to her back.
She didn't look back.
She had spent too long hiding. Too long running from the past.
Now, she was going to the capital—where the prince hid in shadows and the Li family enjoyed their stolen power.
Her revenge had just begun.
And soon, the world would remember the name Li Xueyan.