Perhaps the Waters of Yichuan Can Untie This Knot

The Qingchun Troupe is a traveling troupe of acrobats with nearly a century of history. They have crossed famous mountains and great rivers, and journeyed through secret forests and wondrous places. They are mysterious: no one knows where they are headed, or how their extraordinary members are chosen. And yet they are not mysterious at all: perhaps tomorrow they'll appear, smiling, at the entrance to your village and give you a performance you'll never forget.

Tiancheng is a city that rose to prominence seemingly overnight, three years ago. It is also the largest gang in the martial world. The lord of Tiancheng can summon the wind and rain and wield absolute power, yet the imperial court turns a blind eye! Rumor has it that he has countless ties to the royal family, but no one can truly see the truth behind it all.

The Night Emperor, as the name suggests, is the ruler of the dark night. No one has ever truly seen this powerful and mysterious figure. Some say that if the Night Emperor wished, he could take the throne from its current occupant at any time and rule the world. Yet three years ago, just as his power reached its peak, he suddenly vanished! His vast network of dark forces was left without a leader. After a bloody struggle for power, it fell into paralysis and then gradually faded from sight.

This story begins when the Qingchun Troupe enters Tiancheng...