Lin Chen, the good-for-nothing of the Lin family in Qingshi Town, awakens the supreme Formless Sword Bone of the human race thanks to an iron token, gains the legacy of an ancient Sword God, and sets out on the path to turn his life around. After joining the Qingyun Sect, he defeats powerful rivals in the sect tournament. His astonishing rate of cultivation takes him from an outer disciple to a leading inner disciple, and he makes a stunning impression at the East Domain tournament for young cultivators.
During an exploration of the Southern Wilderness, he uncovers the Netherworld Hall's conspiracy. In the Canglan Secret Realm, he obtains the complete legacy of a sword art. As his strength continues to break through, progressing from the ninth level of Body Tempering to ascension through tribulation, Lin Chen must not only deal with the Netherworld Hall's wicked schemes, but also face the threat of an invasion by forces from the Upper Realm.
He goes from mutual dislike to romance with the aloof genius Su Qingyue, becomes sworn brothers with Wang Dali, a genius in alchemy, and, under the careful guidance of his master, Mo Chenzi, gradually takes on the responsibility of protecting the Canglan Realm. When the battle between good and evil erupts and the Void Battlefield opens, this young man who bears the Canglan Sword Art will finally shatter the shackles of fate in the name of the Sword Lord and write his own legend!
