He is the most lowly illegitimate son of the Shen family.
His dantian is damaged, and he has no inner power. For seventeen years, they have called him a "useless wretch."
He lives in the woodshed, eats leftovers, and has three ribs kicked in by his legitimate elder brother in front of everyone.
No one thinks he can get back on his feet.
He never thought so himself, either, until that night, when blood soaked the black iron pendant his mother left him. The ancient forbidden art, the Nine Abyss Art, awakened in his bones and blood.
He can devour others' inner power and make it his own, and see through flaws as clearly as if looking right through them.
Each time he breaks through a level, his shattered bones regenerate, bringing agony beyond words.
But after seventeen years of pain, he no longer cares if he has to endure a few more bouts.
In the clan's first trial, he defeats his opponent with a single blow. The crowd erupts.
At the Heavenly Sword Sect's tournament, he sweeps the entire outer sect alone. The world is shaken.
His true origins are revealed: his bloodline was never that of an ordinary person.
"I remember every punch you hit me with."
From useless wretch to supreme expert, he did only one thing:
When everyone else gave up on him, he never gave up on himself.
