In an age of chaos after the spiritual qi revival, high martial arts clash with punk technology. The village of Xuan is wiped out overnight by Shadow Demons, leaving only the boy Xuan Mo and a mysterious jade pendant.
Adopted by a pear garden troupe, he conceals his edge in the cadence of opera and seeks a way to survive amid flashing blades. The allure of beast masks, the secrets of supernatural jewels, and the truth behind the Shadow Demons all lie shrouded in the mists of his path to vengeance.
He swears an oath in blood to gather powerful allies and build the mightiest village, but the price of growing stronger is far crueler than he imagined... Can Xuan Village's glory rise again from the ashes?
