Style: Classical xianxia, sect cultivation, slow-burn growth, emotional bonds.
Setting: The vast cultivation realm known as the “Great World of Xuanhuang,” where sects stand everywhere and countless races vie for supremacy. Spiritual energy is the foundation of cultivation, but the world also holds countless ancient ruins and perilous secret realms. The cultivation stages are Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Transformation, Void Refinement, Body Integration, Mahayana, and Tribulation Transcendence.
Protagonist Chen Xing'er: Born into humble circumstances, he is resilient, thoughtful, and deeply loyal. A twist of fate grants him a mysterious “Star-Guide Jade Pendant,” setting him on the path of cultivation. He has extraordinary aptitude for understanding the Dao, especially through contemplating the movements of the stars. Though he doesn't advance at a breakneck pace, his foundation is exceptionally solid.
Female lead Ye Wan'er: A collateral descendant of the Ye family of Qingyun City, she is shunned by her family, and even considered an ill omen, because of her unusual constitution, the innate “Profound Yin Body.” Gentle on the outside but strong within, she is exceptionally clever. She and Chen Xing'er knew each other before entering the world of cultivation, and they are each other's only source of warmth.
