Set in the Republican era, the protagonist is a disciple who joins the Tang Sect to study its arts at the same time as Xu Xin. In that turbulent age, he masters the Tang Sect's skills and fulfills its mission, but for the greater good of his country, he breaks the sect's rules and ventures into the world of extraordinary people. Yes, the Thirty-Six Thieves of that era are peerless, and a young prodigy from Mount Longhu stands at the pinnacle. But the Tang Sect, whose members make their living through killing, also produces a rebellious disciple who stirs up turmoil throughout the martial world. Why should extraordinary people cultivate themselves? With the nation beset by upheaval, how can they stand aside? Follow Tang Yan's story as he transforms the Tang Sect's thinking, punishes the wicked, and fights for his country and its people.
