The Mystic Sword Manual

A Boy from a Humble Family: The young fisherman Yun Zhan rescues the gravely wounded “Iron Flute Scholar” Mo Wentian from the frigid river. He is unexpectedly swept into the conflicts of the martial world and inherits the legacy of the Profound Gate Sword Canon.

Bloodshed at the Sect: Mo Wentian’s injuries prove fatal, and before he dies, he entrusts Yun Zhan with the sword canon and the iron flute. Seven days later, Black Lotus Cult assassins slaughter the fishing village. Yun Zhan narrowly escapes because he is away selling fish.

Entering the Martial World: After burying the entire village, Yun Zhan sets out for Qingzhou with the iron flute and sword canon to find “Green Duckweed Swordsman” Cheng Mian. On the way, Black Lotus Cult pursuers ambush him, but a mysterious woman, Qin Hongxiu, saves him.

The Mystery of His Origins: Qin Hongxiu recognizes the iron flute and tells Yun Zhan that his master, Mo Wentian, was once a renowned disciple of the Heavenly Music Pavilion. The Black Lotus Cult is hunting down everyone connected to the pavilion.

The Sword Canon’s Secrets: Under Qin Hongxiu’s guidance, Yun Zhan begins studying the sword canon and discovers a secret hidden within that is tied to the Heavenly Music Pavilion. The two decide to travel together to Qingzhou in search of Cheng Mian.