On the Tianyuan Continent, the Ye family is an ancient clan whose ranks are filled with powerful cultivators. Ye Xingchen is the brightest prodigy of his generation. At just sixteen, he has already reached the middle stage of the Spirit Sea Realm, unmatched among the younger members of his clan. With sharp brows and starry eyes, and long black hair falling over his shoulders like a waterfall, he exudes an innate air of nobility and dominance.
One day, Ye Xingchen ventures alone into the Spirit Illusion Mountains to hone his skills. The mountains are fraught with danger, but also hold countless opportunities. Relying on his own strength, he slays many demonic beasts along the way and reaps a rich harvest. Just as he is preparing to return, he suddenly hears a cry for help. Following the sound, he discovers a young woman surrounded by a pack of demonic beasts. She is Murong Wan'er, the Murong family's gifted young prodigy, blessed with extraordinary talent herself. Without a moment's hesitation, Ye Xingchen draws his sword and charges into the beasts. His swordplay is fierce, and every swing cuts down another beast. But just as he is about to finish them all off, a high-level demonic beast lurking in the shadows suddenly attacks.
The beast's strike comes like lightning. To protect Murong Wan'er, Ye Xingchen takes the blow head-on. The tremendous impact sends him flying, shattering the meridians throughout his body. In that instant, his cultivation is completely sealed, and he falls from a heaven-blessed prodigy to a useless cripple.
Murong Wan'er looks at Ye Xingchen, her eyes filled with gratitude and guilt. But before she can say a word...
