Summary
An adventure story of youths on a journey of growth and discovery. Twelve years ago, the Demonic Cult invaded Beili and was defeated by the heroes of the martial world. An agreement was made for them to stay out of Beili for twelve years. Now that the contract is up, experts from the Demonic Cult have returned, intent on abducting a seemingly innocent but highly powerful young man who is a... monk?
Three young heroes met by chance and their journey lead them to Snow Moon City, the number one sect in the martial world. Lei Wujie must pass the test set for him by the Sword Immortal while Xiao Se's secretive past catches up to him. Tang Lian, instructed by his master to wait at Snow Moon City for a person, gets caught in the middle of a conspiracy that tests his loyalty.
Story Arcs
(summaries below translated from Baidu)
Chapters 1-27: 黄金棺材篇 / Golden Coffin
A mysterious golden coffin, a dispute related to a 12-year secret in the martial world. A disciple of the Lei Clan who just entered the martial world, a stingy owner of a run-down inn, and a peerless and bewitching monk. The youths meet here, and the story unfolds…
Chapters 28-194: 风花雪月篇 / Wind Flower Snow Moon
The winds of the Lower Pass, the flowers of the Upper Pass, the snow of Mount Cangshan, the moon in Lake Erhai. After untold hardships, Xiao Se and Lei Wujie finally reached the gates of Snow Moon City. Except, the Tower of Ascension stood in their way. Before the Tower of Ascension, this was an ordinary city. You had to pass the Tower of Ascension to see the real Snow Moon. So they saw it. One sword of the sword immortal can change all of history.
Chapters 195-280: 海外仙山篇 / Immortal Mountain Beyond the Sea
A place that was more myth and legend than real. There was a man dressed in white, floating on the wind, a pure and honest smile on his face, as if an immortal had arrived. "The immortal said an enlightened being is unmoved by emotions. He meant unmoved, not unfeeling. You have not let go of the obsession in your heart, and have let yourself become unfeeling. I am very disappointed in you." The man spoke harshly but still smiled with kindness. "Who are you…?" Mo Yi said hesitantly. "I'm Mo Yi." The man in white released his hands. His long sleeves fluttered and danced as one who had reached the pinnacle.
Chapters 281-460: 血染天启 / Blood Soaked Heavenly Revelations
Xiao Se has finally returned. Returned to his Heavenly Revelations City. He’d wanted to return alone, so he left without saying goodbye. But, when he reached the gate of Heavenly Revelations City, behind him was an army of thousands.
Extra 1-8: 道可道
A short story which takes place after the main story.