"Breaking the Sheath" "All weapons in the world need to be sheathed; only this sword can break the cage."
Shen Yan: The last descendant of the sword-making family, he holds a broken sword "Qingmin". The sword is engraved with the ancient prophecy "He who breaks the scabbard will conquer the world". He kept his name anonymous and hid in the world, just to find out the truth behind his family's annihilation.
Ling Che: The chief arrester of the six sects. He kills coldly and solemnly. He has unparalleled sword skills. He wears a "Snow Puppet" sword and drinks blood without staining it. He was ordered to investigate the theft of weapons in Jianghu, but unexpectedly found that all the clues pointed to a taciturn and mute blacksmith-Shen Yan.
In a black market confrontation, the swords clashed, causing resonance between the two weapons and shattering Shen Yan's disguise.
"Aren't you mute?"
"You are no ordinary policeman either."
The two were forced to go together and uncover the secrets of the "Candle Dragon Rebellion" twenty years ago. However, as the truth emerged, they discovered——
Shen Yan's blood can awaken the spirit of the ancient sword;
Ling Che's sword actually sealed the secrets of the previous dynasty;
The mastermind behind the scenes, "Jiuyuan Pavilion", has already penetrated the magic of making swords from living people into the entire world...
"If this world were a sheath, trapping all the sharp edges——"
"Then I will be the sword that breaks the scabbard!"
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Martial arts + suspense + intrigue, a confrontation between two strong forces, a fateful showdown
The cold swordsman × the forbearing swordsmith, the swords resonate, and together they break the mystery
Traditional blacksmithing techniques × conspiracy theories, weapons have spiritual powers, and people's hearts are unpredictable
"Your hand holding the sword is more stable than when holding the sword."
"... Because the sword is for killing, and the sword is for protecting you."
Concept: The shackles of rivers and lakes and power (social metaphor). The "sheath" symbolizes rules, power and secular constraints**: The rivers and lakes are like sheaths, trapping everyone's edge. The imperial court, sects, and aristocratic families all imposed restrictions in the name of order. The rebellion and price of "breaking the sheath": Shen Yan's broken sword represents the suppressed truth, and Ling Che's sword symbolizes disciplined justice. The two are fighting against not only their enemies, but also the unspoken villain "Jiuyuan Pavilion" in the entire world. They pursue the "Weapon without a Sheath" (absolute power), but become slaves to power, which contrasts the protagonist's true understanding of "freedom".
