On the distant and mysterious Lingyun Continent, legend says that whenever night falls, the power of the stars descends upon the world, granting those chosen unparalleled strength. But this continent has been ravaged by dark forces for years, and the light of peace and justice is gradually being shrouded in gloom.
Yan, an orphan whose parents died when he was young, makes ends meet by doing odd jobs at the town blacksmith's shop. Yet deep inside, he has always felt an irrepressible longing to explore the vast, unknown world beyond. One day, as he hurries to the blacksmith's shop as usual, he discovers a crowd of townspeople gathered at the entrance, all looking panicked.