Where the Phoenix Nests in the North (Part One)

The fragmented continent will one day be united. Bloodshed and slaughter are certain to unfold across this land. Yun Yu: Heaven gave me a blade, and I would use it to cut my enemies' throats. Only in the end did I understand that slaughter had been meant to protect. Huangfu Ziqing: I spent the first half of my life protecting this ravaged land. For the second half, may I protect you? Su Li: The cold palace walls and vermilion gates are like the splendid shackles I put on myself, locking away the rest of my life. Murong Liuyun: This last time, I'd rather give up happiness to escape this suffocating bondage. So please, let me go. Theme: Strive and persevere