Sword Shadows in the City: The Chronicle of Spiritual Qi Revival is a long-form novel that blends urban life with cultivation. Set in a modern city, the sudden spiritual qi revival brings the cultivation world, hidden throughout the ages, into view, transforming ordinary people's lives beyond recognition.
The protagonist, Xu Pingfan, is an obscure young man living in the city. He was once the Lin family's live-in son-in-law, leading an ordinary life under the weight of constant scorn. But when spiritual qi revives, he unexpectedly gains a mysterious power called the Sword Dao System and sets out on an extraordinary path of cultivation. With the System's help, Xu Pingfan's swordsmanship improves by leaps and bounds. He begins to make a name for himself in the city and gradually builds a force of his own.
