In the final years of the Great Jing Dynasty, turmoil stirs beneath the surface of the martial world. The young Shen Jingchen was born the son of a blacksmith in Qingshi Town, but a family secret forces him into the feuds of the martial world. Armed with the Stoneheart Method, he sets out from a remote border town and faces one life-or-death trial and extraordinary encounter after another, gradually uncovering the mystery of his origins. Along the way, he meets a spirited healer, a cool and beautiful sword maiden, and a gentle businesswoman. Together, the four unravel conspiracies sweeping through the martial world. From a streetwise boy to the leader of the martial world, Shen Jingchen stands firm between heaven and earth like bedrock, only to face the ultimate choice between love and loyalty at the height of his power.
