(Cultivation, jianghu, ensemble cast, sword cultivators, political intrigue, subtle foreshadowing. The early pacing is slow, so proceed with caution if that's not for you.)
This is a world where humans and demons coexist. Demons kill people, and cultivators kill people too. They don't treat people as people.
Ning Chen was born into a wealthy family on this land, a household of luxury and privilege.
He ate, drank, and had fun, getting into mischief without any grand ambitions.
Just as he thought he would spend his whole life that way, he was drawn into a world-shaking game of chess.
Three marks on his forehead, with a great demon within.
The old ancestor made his move from the start with his own death, luring the enemy into the trap.
Oh, and my parents are dead. They died in the demon realm. I need revenge.
I feel like it's set like a sword. I feel like the author wanted to imitate it, but the storyline wasn't set up or written well. Personally, the dog's head saves his life.