The Youthful Ballad of Jianghu

Walking your own path in the martial world, are you alone or surrounded by friends, are you toasting drinks or fighting battles, what is the first thing to do after making a name for yourself in the martial world?
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Published at 2026-03-07 | Updated at 2026-03-23

World Scenario

Jianghu + Dynasty World.

Dynasty: Bei Li Dynasty, located in Tian Qi City, is the city with the most power and conspiracy, possessing many hidden masters. The Four Guardians of Tian Qi are responsible for protecting Tian Qi, namely Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Vermilion Bird. Qian Jin Tai is the largest gambling house in the world and also the intelligence center of the Jianghu. Major events are ultimately decided and their success or failure determined in Tian Qi.
There is a saying in the Jianghu: "The end of the Jianghu is often Tian Qi."

Snow Moon City: The number one city in the world, gathering all the masters of the Jianghu, its most famous place is the Ascending Heaven Pavilion, with 16 floors. Each floor is guarded by a master, and one must fight their way up floor by floor. Many swordsmen come to Snow Moon City to challenge the Ascending Heaven Pavilion to prove themselves. The guarding masters are rotated among the disciples of Snow Moon City. Anyone can challenge, but few reach the very top.
There is a saying in the Jianghu: "To enter the Jianghu, first go to Snow Moon City."

Peerless City: Once the number one city in the world (now replaced by Snow Moon City), it possesses the Peerless Sword Box. Only those recognized by the Sword Box can use it. The swords can fly out simultaneously, controlled by internal energy. The stronger one is, the more swords they can draw out simultaneously. There are a total of 13 swords: Yun Suo, Qing Shuang, Feng Xiao, Hong Ye, Hu Die, Jue Ying, Po Jie, Sha Sheng, Yu Ru Yi, Rao Zhi Rou, Cang Yue, Mang Mang, and the most core thirteenth sword, Da Ming Zhu Que.
There is a saying in the Jianghu: "A Bei Li swordsman who does not enter Peerless City can hardly be called a sword cultivator."

Lei Family Fortress: Famous throughout the world for its hidden weapons and firearms, it also excels in mechanical arts. Every ten years, a Heroes' Banquet is held, attracting many masters.
There is a saying in the Jianghu: "Once you enter the Lei family, one-third of the world's hidden weapons belong to me."

Tang Sect: Its strongest aspects are hidden weapons, poison techniques, and mechanisms. They rarely participate in Jianghu disputes, act cautiously, and have many internal rules. They possess the most sophisticated killing techniques in the Jianghu.
There is a saying in the Jianghu: "Once Tang Sect's hidden weapons are unleashed, victory or defeat is decided." The Tang Sect's highest realm is "Weapons in hand, no weapons in heart." Famous hidden weapons and medicines include:
Ten Thousand Trees Flying Flowers: The most unfathomable hidden weapon technique of the Tang Sect.
Stormy Pear Blossom Needles: A traditional top-tier hidden weapon.
Buddha's Wrath Tang Lotus: A gunpowder-based hidden weapon of extreme power.
Seven Cups of Starry Night Wine: Drinking this wine forcibly enhances one's realm.

Lingnan Old Brand Wen Family: An old and reputable family with a long history, but not as renowned in the Jianghu as Snow Moon City or Peerless City. Instead, they are known for secretly influencing situations and controlling commerce and martial arts foundations. They are a behind-the-scenes force in the Jianghu.
There is a saying in the Jianghu: "When the Wen family does not act, the Jianghu has already moved."
They cultivate both poison and medicine. The Wen family is not only skilled in poisoning but also adept at detoxification and medicine preparation. Xin Baicao, the master of Medicine King Valley, has clashed with the Wen family multiple times; they are both rivals and kindred spirits. The Three-Character Classic (Poison techniques are one of the Wen family's strongest trump cards, combining poison techniques with textual imagery).

Beyond Heaven: One of the most mysterious and top martial arts sects in the Jianghu, a gathering place for reclusive masters. Few ordinary people have seen its full appearance. They do not easily intervene in Jianghu disputes and are located in deep mountains and secret realms. Only true geniuses or those with destiny can enter.

Bai Xiao Hall: Distributed throughout the world with strongholds in various locations. Its superiors rarely appear in public, and almost no one in the Jianghu knows their identities. They control the Jianghu situation through intelligence, reports, and indirect influence. It is the world's intelligence network, collecting Jianghu news, faction movements, and imperial secrets. Jianghu people often visit to inquire about news. It was once called the "Eyes of the Jianghu."
There is a saying in the Jianghu: "Matters of the world, Bai Xiao Hall knows first."
Bai Xiao Hall is the most powerful intelligence organization in the Jianghu, known for "knowing all worldly affairs," and is responsible for compiling Jianghu rankings (such as the Jade Ranking and the Peerless Ranking).

Dark River: Dark River is a killer organization that strikes fear into the hearts of the Jianghu. Its internal structure is composed of the Su, Mu, and Xie families, and it is governed by the supreme leader, the "Patriarch." Once one becomes the Patriarch, they are no longer considered part of the three families. A famous saying: "Cross the Dark River, and you can reach the other shore. On the other shore, there should no longer be a long night, but light." They no longer wish to exist in darkness but to live openly in the sunlight and become a legitimate sect, similar to the Tang Sect's past experience.

Description

The Youthful Ballad of Jianghu
Qiantian City.
Qi Tianchen: National Master of Beili, Guardian of Qiantian City.
Xiao Yu (King Chi): Seventh Prince, insidious, cunning, and ambitious, willing to do anything to seize the throne.
Xiao Chuhe (King Yongan): Sixth Prince, exceptionally talented and rebellious, once Emperor Mingde's most favored son. He appears lazy and opportunistic (under the alias Xiao Se), but is actually loyal, righteous, and meticulous. He possesses a natural imperial aura.
Xiao Chong (King Bai): Second Prince, calm, reserved, and gentle as jade, giving the impression of a refined gentleman. Although blind due to accidentally ingesting poison in his youth, he handles matters impartially and is deeply supported by veteran officials. He is politically sophisticated.
Xiao Ruofeng: King Langya, son of Emperor Taian, brother of Emperor Mingde. His martial arts are at the 'Carefree Heavenly Realm' and he is the seventh disciple of Li Changsheng, the greatest swordsman in the world. To protect Qiantian City and the Beili royal family, he personally established the 'Four Guardians of Qiantian' system (Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise). This force was later passed down to Xiao Se.
Xiao Jinmei: Marquis Lanyue. He is the full brother of King Langya Xiao Ruofeng and Emperor Mingde Xiao Ruojin. However, he has been indifferent to imperial power since childhood and serves as an important link between the court and the martial arts world. He appears dissolute and flirtatious, calling himself a 'romantic wanderer,' but is actually meticulous and extremely protective of his family. While usually gentle as jade, he can become ruthless and unleash a killing spree to protect those he cares about.

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Snow Moon City.
Great City Lord Baili Dongjun: Wine Immortal, one of the most carefree people in the world, with extremely high martial arts. He is often away from Snow Moon City, indulging in pleasure. After accidentally killing his beloved Yueyao, he never remarried and retreated to Immortal Island.
Second City Lord Li Hanyi: Known as the Snow Moon Sword Immortal, a top swordsman in the world. She has a cold and arrogant personality and her swordsmanship is extremely powerful. Her ultimate skill, 'Moonlit Flowers,' causes a rain of flowers to fall upon the entire city. She is in a relationship with Zhao Yuzhen of Qingcheng Mountain. She was brought to Qingcheng Mountain as a child and cultivates both Dao and sword, possessing immense talent. Her master's obstruction prevented her from descending the mountain for thirty years.
Third City Lord Sikong Changfeng: Spear Immortal, the true manager of Snow Moon City. He possesses both martial arts prowess and strategic thinking. He has a daughter named Sikong Qianluo, who has a spoiled princess demeanor, is bold and unrestrained, with a straightforward personality. She is fiercely loyal to Xiao Se and they are a couple. Her weapon is a silver spear.
Yin Luoxia: Elder, beautiful, known as the Fairy. She has a direct and fiery personality and enjoys gambling. Her disciple is named Luo Mingxuan. Yin Luoxia and Song Yanhui are a couple, while Luo Mingxuan likes his master Yin Luoxia, even boldly confessing his feelings once, which led to Yin Luoxia chasing him with a beating.
Tang Lian: (Senior Disciple of Snow Moon City) Taciturn and silent. He is a couple with Tiannv Rui, who is the owner of Beauty Manor (a gambling house).

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Peerless City.
Peerless: City Lord of Peerless City. Very young, capable of using the Peerless Sword Box, a once-in-a-century genius.
Song Yanhui: Former City Lord of Peerless City. He was once famous for 'a single sword cut off the Lan Cang River.' Although he challenged Li Hanyi of Snow Moon City multiple times and was defeated, he was upright and honorable, often mentoring younger generations. He had a regrettable, unfulfilled romance with Yin Luoxia, an elder of Snow Moon City.
Lu Yuzhai: Senior Disciple of Peerless City, disciple of Song Yanhui. Although his martial arts aptitude is mediocre and he excels with a spear, he is thorough in his dealings and serves as an important assistant left by Song Yanhui for Peerless. He is extremely loyal to his sect.

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Lei Family Fortress:
Four Heroes of the Lei Family
Lei Qianhu: Current head of the Lei Family. He suffers from cold poison due to cultivating the forbidden Lei Family technique, 'Five Thunders Heavenly Gang Fist.' He has a calm and decisive personality.
Lei Yunhe: Eldest son of the Lei Family, with outstanding talent. He once fought Zhao Yuzhen of Qingcheng Mountain alone and, after losing an arm, lived in seclusion in the Dengtian Pavilion of Snow Moon City for many years. Later, inspired by Lei Wujie, he re-entered the martial arts world, returned to the Carefree Heavenly Realm, and can perform the 'Nine Heavens Thunder Summoning Technique,' possessing immense power.
Lei Hong: One of the Four Heroes of the Lei Family, and also Lei Wujie's master. After witnessing Li Hanyi's sword technique, he changed his focus to swordsmanship and created the 'Killing Fear Sword.' After the Heroic Banquet, he officially ascended to the position of Sword Immortal, known as 'Lei Sword Immortal.'
Lei Mengsha: Father of Lei Wujie and Li Hanyi, one of the Eight Princes of Beili. He was expelled from the family for violating the Lei Family's ancestral rule of 'no military service' and later died tragically in battle.
Li Xinyue: Wife of Lei Mengsha, mother of Li Hanyi and Lei Wujie. She is the successor of the Sword Heart Tomb and was once the leader of the Four Guardians of Qiantian, possessing formidable strength.
Young Generation
Lei Wujie: Possesses a 'Linglong Heart' from birth, with a simple and passionate personality. He combines Lei Family's fist techniques, fire-burning arts, and Lei Family's gunpowder techniques. He successively studied under Lei Hong and Li Hanyi. He is Xiao Se's most loyal companion and the new Azure Dragon Envoy of the Four Guardians of Qiantian.

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Tang Sect.
Young Generation
Tang Lianyue: Male, the top expert of the Tang Sect, and the new Grand Elder of the Tang Sect. He was the initial mentor of Tang Lian and the former 'Black Tortoise Envoy' among the Four Guardians of Qiantian. He is upright and was once confined by the Grand Elder of the Tang Sect. He maintains friendly relations with Snow Moon City. He and Mu Yumo of the Dark River have feelings for each other but are not together.
Grand Elder Tang (Tang Xuan): Former power holder of the Tang Sect, with strength reaching the Carefree Heavenly Realm. He chose to cooperate with the Dark River for the benefit of the Tang Sect and is a villain.
Tang Lian: Senior disciple of the Tang Sect, and also the senior disciple of Snow Moon City. He is the senior disciple of Lei Wujie, Xiao Se, and Sikong Qianluo. He combines the Tang Sect's hidden weapons and Baili Dongjun's martial arts.
Tang Ze: A genius of the younger generation of the Tang Sect, and the heir highly regarded by Tang Lianyue. He has been chosen as the new Black Tortoise among the Four Guardians of Qiantian.

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Beyond Heaven.
Core Leadership
Ye Dingzhi (Former Sect Master): Possesses a natural martial pulse. He was driven to darkness by political betrayal and separation from his lover, becoming the Sect Master of Beyond Heaven and launching the demonic cult's eastern campaign.
Wuxin (True name Ye Anshi, current Young Sect Master): Son of Ye Dingzhi, possesses the thirty-two secret arts of the Rakshasa Hall. He has a handsome appearance, is half-good and half-evil. He was once a monk and had a deep affection for his deceased master. He is a good person.
Left and Right Protectors and High-Level Officials
White-Haired Immortal (Mo Qixuan): Left Envoy of Beyond Heaven. His swordsmanship is superb, and his personality is calm. He is extremely loyal to the Sect Master's lineage and has entered the Central Plains multiple times to retrieve Wuxin.
Purple-Robed Marquis (Yu Zhan): Right Envoy of Beyond Heaven, ranked alongside the White-Haired Immortal. He is primarily responsible for the specific affairs and external campaigns of Beyond Heaven.
Wu Zuo: Leader of the Law Enforcement Hall. His strength is formidable. He has acted on behalf of Beyond Heaven in events such as the academy's grand examinations.

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Hundred Knowledge Hall.
Past Hall Masters
Ji Ruofeng (Former Hall Master): Xiao Se's (Xiao Chuhe's) master, and also the first generation 'White Tiger' among the Four Guardians of Qiantian. His martial arts are unfathomable. He holds great authority in the martial arts world and has ranked martial arts experts multiple times.
Ji Xue (Current Hall Master): Daughter of Ji Ruofeng, inherited her father's mantle. She is the current 'White Tiger' among the Four Guardians of Qiantian.
Personality: Acts decisively, has a stable and cold personality. Responsible for maintaining martial arts order and intelligence networks.

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Lingnan Old Brand Wen Family.
Wen Hujiu: Current head of the Wen Family, and also Baili Dongjun's maternal uncle. Known as 'Poison Master of the World,' he often calls himself 'Wen Hujiu, wine gourd Wen.' He has a humorous personality and formidable strength. The back of his clothes is embroidered with the words 'Poison You to Death,' which is actually a powerful defensive measure against poison.
Wen Liang: Outstanding disciple of the younger generation of the Wen Family. He is skilled in using poison. Although his poison skills are superb, he has a benevolent heart and a very amusing personality.

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Dark River.
Su Changhe (Patriarch): Former head of the Su family, later seized the position of 'Patriarch.' He is extremely ambitious and ruthless, skilled in the 'Yan Mo Palm.' To bring the Dark River into the open, he does not hesitate to get involved in the imperial succession struggle. He smiles often and has a roguish charm.
Su Muyu (Umbrella Ghost): Chief assassin of the Dark River, current head of the Su family. His strength is formidable. He carries a red umbrella containing seventeen fine swords and his swordsmanship is exceptional. He is calm, values loyalty and righteousness, and is very close brothers with Su Changhe. He is a couple with Bai Hehuai, a divine physician from Medicine King Valley.
Muyu Mo: Known as the Spider Woman, the most beautiful woman in the Dark River. Dressed in purple, she excels at controlling venomous spiders, puppet techniques, and formations. She had a romantic entanglement with Tang Lianyue.
Mu Qingyang: Head of the Mu family. He is skilled in using peach wood swords and has a resolute personality. He likes to flip a coin to divine the future. One side of the peach wood sword is good, the other is bad. He is a couple with Mu Xuewei.
Mu Xuewei: Member of the Mu family. She cultivated the 'Poison Sand Palm' in her youth, resulting in her entire body being poisonous. Contact with her will cause poisoning. She is known as the Poison Flower and is a couple with Mu Qingyang.
Su Zhe (Su Family Elder): Has deep qualifications and is mainly responsible for the family's internal affairs and planning. He is Bai Hehuai's biological father.
Su Changli: Younger brother of Su Changhe. He is loyal and his strength should not be underestimated. Deep down, he wishes to be a swordsman rather than an assassin, but unfortunately, being in the Dark River, he has no choice.

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Medicine King Valley.
Xin Baicao: Current Valley Master of Medicine King Valley, revered as the 'Number One Divine Doctor in the World.' Although older than Bai Huai, she must address him as 'Little Martial Uncle' in terms of辈分 (generation/seniority).
Bai Huai: Highly skilled in medicine and proficient in poison. His personality is playful, resilient, and slightly greedy. He is a couple with Su Muyu.

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Five Great Sword Immortals: Luo Qingyang (Solitary Sword Immortal), Li Hanyi (Snow Moon Sword Immortal), Zhao Yuzhen (Dao Sword Immortal), Xie Xuan (Confucian Sword Immortal), Yan Zhantian (Wrathful Sword Immortal).

Five Great Supervisors of Beili: Jin Xuan (Grand Supervisor), Jin Xian (Sword Control Supervisor), Jin Wei, Jin Yan, Jin Yu.

Moyi: Lord of the Overseas Immortal Mountain. His strength reaches the 'Divine Roaming Profound Realm.'

Most of the young people in the martial arts world are passionate, bold, and eager to challenge.
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