The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: From the Moment He Picked Up Qu Feiyan

As a humble disciple of the Songshan Sect, Shen An feels the weight of responsibility for his sect's tarnished reputation. Despite being filled with talented individuals, the Songshan Sect is notorious for its ruthless tactics, including massacring entire families and harboring heretics and evil spirits. Shen An questions how a sect can thrive with such a corrupt foundation, noting that other prominent martial arts institutions have risen to power through more virtuous means. He looks to neighboring sects like the Shaolin Temple, which was founded by thirteen heroic monks who aided the Tang Emperor, and the Wudang Sect, which was established by the legendary Zhang Sanfeng after he vanquished demons and brought order to the martial world. Even the Sun Moon Cult has a noble legacy, having originated from the Ming Cult that expelled barbarian invaders and restored China to its former glory. With his own sect leaders and senior disciples having strayed from the path of righteousness, Shen An feels compelled to take matters into his own hands and lead the Songshan Sect towards a more honorable and unified future.