The Divine Dragon's Sword Shadow

Lin Chuan is the only son of a declining noble family in ancient times. Clever and quick-witted since childhood, he has read widely, studied military strategy, learned how to govern a nation, and mastered the art of business. Though still young, his talent is already renowned. He shares a deep bond with his childhood sweetheart, and few can match him at poetry or couplets. Famous scholars constantly seek his advice, and this year, Lin Chuan is certain to top the imperial examination and become its champion.

Li Pingshan, a wealthy young heir from one of the Eight Great Clans, has some talent of his own, but it is less than a tenth of Lin Chuan’s. He is vicious and jealous, and will do anything to eliminate Lin Chuan and steal his chance at the top spot. On the way to the examination, Lin Chuan is ambushed by bandits hired by Li Pingshan. Driven to the edge of a cliff, he leaps into the river below. Unconscious, he drifts downstream until an old fisherman happens upon him and pulls him from the water.

The old man is a reclusive master of the martial world. Recognizing a rare opportunity, he decides to take Lin Chuan as his disciple and teach him peerless martial arts. After three years of grueling training, Lin Chuan’s skills have advanced tremendously, and he masters the supreme art. The old man then takes him to a hidden stone cavern to choose a sword. The cavern is packed with swords, and at its center stands one called the Divine Dragon Sword. The old man says, “Whoever draws the Divine Dragon Sword can command the heroes of the land, dominate the martial world, and bring peace to the realm.” Lin Chuan draws it with ease. After bidding farewell to the old man, he enters the martial world for the first time and upholds justice, showing the makings of a true hero. Before long, he earns the nickname Windshadow Hero.