In the first year of the Jingde era under Emperor Zhenzong of Song, the Liao dynasty used the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun as a base to launch a major invasion of Song. In the second year of Jingde, the two sides signed the Chanyuan Treaty. From the first year of the Kangding era to the second year of the Qingli era under Emperor Renzong of Song, Western Xia repeatedly invaded Song, until the two sides signed another peace treaty.
"Sole ruler beneath heaven, the Ruyi Sword; wherever its edge points, all foes fall." Twenty years ago, Yin Qihua was peerless throughout the land with his Ruyi Sword, but was buried with it at the bottom of a cliff on Mount Hua. Twenty years later, the Ruyi Sword Manual has resurfaced. Does it truly contain the legendary treasure? Can the Ruyi Sword really make its wielder invincible and unite the realm?
Guo Ruhai, descendant of a military family, was one of the former Three Ruyi Swordsmen. His daughter, Guo Wanru, and Zhong Changgeng grew up together as fellow disciples. The two later met siblings Luo Ruoguang and Luo Ruobing, also descendants of military families. Changgeng and Ruoguang became sworn brothers, but Ruoguang fell in love with Wanru. Later, Changgeng met Lin Yuxi, daughter of the Golden Toad Hermit. Changgeng and Ruoguang then became sworn brothers with Shangguan Qiming. All three were subsequently recruited by Fan Zhongyan, the Northwest Pacification Commissioner.
See how they bring chivalry and tender affection to life, and embody the ideal that "the greatest of heroes serve their country and its people." Why did people of the time call the three of them the new Three Ruyi Swordsmen: "Qiming in the east, Changgeng in the west, and Ruoguang in the middle"?
