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In the troubled times of Beiyang, martial arts and magic coexist, and guns and barriers coexist. The protagonist, Cao Zhenghao, started out in a desperate situation as a refugee. He has a strong character and values ​​​​love and justice. He never abandons his loved ones, protects his widowed aunt and his family, and struggles to survive in the famine and troubled times. The setting of the world view is complete and rigorous, with magic crystals, enchantments, spiritual rail subways, and cultivation systems laid out layer by layer. The group of characters are vivid and three-dimensional. The Xiahou brothers are brave and sincere, and their family members are warm and delicate. They hibernate to survive in the early stage, and accumulate strength step by step. Later, they will show their power in the troubled times. With their own magic and martial arts, they will gain a foothold in Beiyang, sweep through the troubled times, and overthrow the foreign invaders. The rhythm of the plot is steady and solid, there is no brainless villain, no sudden and bloody plot, long foreshadowing, and a very complete story. Among the niche high-level martial arts historical texts, the quality is far superior to ordinary works of the same type. A cool novel about Beiyang's martial arts in troubled times! The rise of local refugees, martial arts and supernatural powers spread across the battlefield, extraordinary strength and modern guns compete on the same stage to wipe out warlords, drive away the great powers, and bring order to the troubled times. In addition to the iron-blooded struggle for hegemony, there is also a tenderness to stay in the troubled times.