The story takes place during the Tianbao era of the Tang dynasty, around the An Lushan Rebellion. The rebellion broke out in the fourteenth year of Tianbao, shaking the realm and throwing the imperial court into chaos. When a nest is destroyed, no egg remains unbroken; the Central Plains martial world suffered deeply from the war, and countless sects were destroyed or weakened in the flames of battle. Lin Yin unexpectedly encounters the greatest martial artist of the age, who passes on to him an unparalleled martial arts manual on his deathbed. Because of this manual, the protagonist is plagued by trouble, and even his good friend is captured. To save his friend and escape the endless troubles, the protagonist grows stronger along the way...
A novel written in homage to Mr. Jin Yong, with a style close to classic wuxia and knowledge of ancient history, geography, and culture woven throughout. No harem, and not a power fantasy. Enjoy the read.
