The Sword That Guards Heaven and Earth

[Ensemble Cast] [Plot-Driven]

Meichuan, the "Martial Capital" of the Yu Kingdom, is steeped in legend. It has produced three generations of martial arts alliance leaders to date. Here, the righteous are slaughtered while the wicked are revered; some are dressed in finery, while others sink into the mire. Every martial artist knows this is both the finest destination for their kind and their final resting place. If someone laughs at night, someone else weeps by day.

But the children here have yet to see any of this. The title they admire most is "Martial Arts Alliance Leader."

Every child in the Martial Capital has seen the imposing "Martial Arts Alliance Leader." Han Ling and his childhood companions, Xu Zhuchen and Shi Song, believe that if they train hard enough, they can all become "Martial Arts Alliance Leaders."

Seven years ago, the position of "Martial Arts Alliance Leader" suddenly changed hands. No one knew what had happened. Ever since, upheavals and bloodshed have been constant in both the martial world and the imperial court. People have held their tongues, trembling with fear, and meekly bowed their heads. When they finally could no longer endure these events, they discovered that knees bent for too long could no longer stand upright.

When the world was turned upside down and right and wrong were reversed, people knelt in the dirt, and no one spoke up;

When their nest was destroyed and they had nowhere to go, people comforted one another and prayed for a miracle;

When a fallen cripple fought back and an "Assassination Order" was issued against him; when a do-gooder questioned the order and vanished without a trace; when they took their first step, they were already mired in the mud; when schemers manipulated the martial world's grudges in the palm of their hands, let this sword pierce the truth and turn heaven and earth upside down!!!

(Originally titled Cold Edict in the Martial World. Thanks to Teacher Changshan for helping me find my way and change the title.)