The Sword That Comes: The Immortal Sword

At its heart, Sword Comes: Immortal Sword blends “Confucian chivalry” with “the world of ordinary people and the martial arts underworld.” The protagonist, Shen Yan, leaves his small town and comes to understand “principle” in the martial world, while staying true to his “true heart” in the halls of power. This storytelling approach, finding the grand in the small and putting the people first, resonates deeply with Jiangxi's cultural character: