There is a legend in the Great Xia Dynasty: whoever possesses the Supreme Clarity Sword Manual can rule the land. Shangguan Shu, Grand Marshal of the Empire's Armies, is ambitious and bent on rebellion. His intentions are plain for all to see, and he is determined to claim the sword manual. But his youngest son, Shangguan Chu, is the opposite, devoted to serving the court. Chen Lin, also known as Chen Zhizhou, and his sister Chen Baizhi were raised from childhood by the master of the Heavenly Dao Sect. As an adult, Chen Lin longs for a carefree life in the countryside, but for one reason or another, he is drawn into the world of court politics.
