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Thirteen years ago,

the Moyun Cult from the Northern Wasteland invaded southward,

threatening the very foundation of the Central Plains' Martial World.

A Blade Master named Yun Jingshan emerged from nowhere,

and single-handedly wiped out the Moyun Cult.

From then on, he was revered as the Dao Zong.

After this battle,

the Righteous Chanfeng Pavilion was entrusted to maintain order in the Martial World.

As time passed...

the Righteous Chanfeng Pavilion, pursuing their own interests,

gradually became a major threat to peace in the Martial World.

The Martial World would once again be engulfed in bloodshed.

♪ With moonlight on my shoulders ♪

♪ I roam, drunk, along green cliffs ♪

♪ Hearing the rhythmic hoofbeats ♪

♪ across the wild plains ♪

♪ I stir the tavern, clapping as I craft verses ♪

♪ Ink flies wild madness scrawled across the page ♪

♪ Watch the reckless youth stumble into the mortal world ♪

♪ Bruised and bloodied, still refusing to turn back ♪

♪ I laugh at spirits and demons ♪

♪ Their chattering how absurd ♪

♪ Mind your own business ♪

♪ I follow my own path ♪

♪ This chaotic world let me break through it ♪

♪ If monsters come, I’ll fight them head-on ♪

♪ Chapter eight hundred ♪

♪ Dust brushed aside, the grand tale begins again ♪

♪ Yes, I’m arrogant so what? ♪

♪ I speak of a world where grassland stretches far and wide ♪

♪ Hear the rumors, see through them with open eyes ♪

♪ Come, take this journey ♪

♪ Live with joy and spend your youth without regret ♪

♪ Do not grieve, do not fear, do not yield ♪

♪Move forward ♪

I Am The Blade

Episode - 01 Chongxue Reveals a Glimpse of Grace

Mountain God Temple - Outside Chongxue Town

Master!

Who are these people?

Why are they hunting us down?

Stay here.

Guard the Qinghe Blade.

If i don't return, go to Chongxue Town by yourself.

If i don't return, go to Chongxue Town by yourself. Yang Ren - Childhood

Yang Ren - Childhood No!

Yang Ren - Childhood I was an orphan with no parents...

If you hadn't taken me in,

I would've already—

I don't care!

If we leave, we leave together!

Master!

Master!

Master...!

Hand over the Qinghe Blade and that bastard child!

Master...

Master...

You...

Ren'er...

Remember...

Don't tell anyone where the blade is.

Master...

will never see...

the day you become a true Blade Master...

Master!

You...

Master!!!

Master...

Ren'er must leave now.

Don't worry.

From now on...

I won't be lazy or slack off anymore.

I'll practice my blade skills diligently,

and carry on the Chengfeng Blade Technique you taught me.

Ten years later

I heard...

that defeating the Moyun Cult back then

was all thanks to Pavilion Master Yan Jiyu,

Note: Here this term Dao Zong has 2 meanings depending on the context. Well I'll just go with Dao Zong 1st - Blade Ancestor 2nd - Blade Sect yet somehow the Dao Zong took the credit.

Now all the Blade Master in the Martial World

think they're superior to us sword users.

I've tolerated these Blade Master for too long!

This is Chongxue Town,

the Sacred Land of Blade Master!

How dare you sword users come here and make trouble?!

I am Yang Ren, a Blade Master

ready to face your challenge! Yang Ren

Yang Ren

Kid,

you must be tired of living!

A mere woodcutter dares call himself a Blade Master?

Get him!

Take this!

Well?

The blade is still superior, isn't it?

You can't even beat a woodcutter!

You brat!

Are you serious?

If Old Man Xu finds out I drew my blade in the market,

he'll make me do laundry for a month!

Kid,

don't celebrate too early!

Who's afraid of whom?

Chengfeng Blade Technique:

Mud Edge!

Take this!

Chongxue Town The best strategy is to retreat!

Chongxue Town

Chongxue Town Xiao Bao, run quickly!

How dare you play games with me?!

You brat!

After him!

Who dares to ambush this old man? Xu Nian

Xu Nian Please show yourself!

Xu Nian

I've lived in seclusion here for many years,

and don't recall having any enemies.

Tell me,

which family's daughter are you?

Old man!

What are you pretending for?

Don't act like you don't know me!

What an impressive move — Star-Weaving Sword Technique!

Envoy Qi of the Righteous Chanfeng Pavilion graces us with her presence.

I suppose Yan Jiyu sent you here, didn't he?

Enough talk!

The Dao Zong's letter is with you.

Hand over the letter,

and I'll withdraw.

What do you say?

Letter?

If that's what you came for,

I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.

Stop!

Stop!

Watch where you're going!

Sorry about that!

Stop right there!

You won't get away from me!

Kid!

Where do you think you can run now?

Why'd you stop running?

Run!

What’s the situation?

It's gone dark...

I don't know!

This...

This is...

Run quickly!

Ghost!

The entire mountain is now surrounded by the Jinghong Shadow Grand Formation.

I suggest you cooperate.

Tell me...

Where is the letter?

Trying to escape?

It won't be that easy.

What’s the situation?

Is this place haunted?

What was that just now?

Why is everyone collapsed?

This is bad...

Old Man Xu!

Old Man Xu!

Old man!

Are you alright?

Old man...

What happened to your face?

Kid...

How are you completely unaffected?

I'm not sure either.

Earlier in the street...

Behind the tree, under the stone slab... there's a letter.

Bring it to me.

This is...

The situation is extremely urgent.

You must leave immediately.

You must deliver this letter...

personally to the Sect Leader of East Sea Xuanzhen Sect,

Li Suwei.

Old man...

All these years,

I've never seen you so serious.

What's really happening?

Stop asking questions!

Once the letter is delivered, you'll understand everything.

The fate of the Martial World lies within this letter.

You must be extremely careful on your journey.

Remember...

Remember...

There's no time!

Leave now!

Quick!

There's a secret passage in the well.

Go now!

Don't just stand there!

No!

Old Man Xu is injured,

I can't leave him behind!

So this is where you are!

You old fool!

Even though you're the Pavilion Master's teacher...

after being hit by the Jinghong Shadow,

you can still run this far.

Pavilion Master...?!

Yan Jiyu of the Righteous Changfeng Pavilion?

Looks like the letter must be hidden here.

Liu Kongtu!

Hand over the Dao Zong's letter now!

Don't make me take it by force.

How could Old Man Xu have the Dao Zong's letter?

I had almost forgotten that name...

Oh really?

Well, I'll help you remember it.

So Old Man Xu really is Yan Jiyu's teacher?

What's his connection to the Dao Zong?

The mighty Righteous Changfeng Pavilion,

resorting to sneak attacks with Jinghong Shadow!

I never taught Yan Jiyu

such underhanded techniques.

I advise you to cooperate.

Even a Dao Zong hit by Jinghong Shadow becomes nothing but a cripple.

Go ahead.

This old life of mine is worth nothing anyway.

Stubborn old fool!

You brought this on yourself.

Stop!

The rat finally shows itself.

Don't hurt Old Man Xu!

The thing you want is with me.

You—

You foolish brat!

Don't worry about me!

You've no right to interfere!

It's just a letter, right?

Let him go first.

You're unaffected by the Jinghong Shadow...

Interesting.

Young man,

give me the letter,

and I'll let you leave.

How about it?

I don't know what shadow you're talking about.

Release Old Man Xu first.

You'd better hand it over before I change my mind.

Otherwise,

I'll kill you both and search at my leisure.

That works too.

Don't you agree?

Don't even think about it!

I'll kill you first!

If you don’t stop right now, I’ll destroy it!

Looking for death!

Run!

Young man,

remember my words...

Break through to daylight!

Old Man Xu!

Old Man Xu!

Kid,

come home with this old man.

From now on, I'll be your teacher.

Xiao Yang,

hold on a bit longer.

We'll rest once we find an inn.

Stop right there!

Who are you?

Where are you going?

When martial artists block your path...

Page five, rule three.

These two are just low-ranking disciples of the Righteous Changfeng Pavilion.

In this situation, speak less to err less.

Maintain the Sect Leader's dignity.

Wait here obediently for me.

I am Qiu Jianshui, Sect Leader of Bashan's Zhuzhao Sword Sect.

As for where I'm going...

As for where I'm going... Qiu Jianshui

Qiu Jianshui

Qiu Jianshui I cannot tell you that.

I cannot tell you that.

How old are you even?

Daring to impersonate a Sect Leader?!

We're under orders to inspect thoroughly.

Your behavior is suspicious.

Who are you really?

When facing provocateurs, no words are needed.

Draw your sword!

Checking the book before drawing the sword...

That's a Sect Leader for you!

Still dare to draw your weapon?

Let's go.

Where's my horse?

Who took my horse?

Hyah!

Come on, Brother Horse, do me a favor!

Hyah!

I need to find someone in Chongxue Town. Next Episode Preview

Next Episode Preview You'll guide me there.

Next Episode Preview Are all Bashan people this Hot-Tempered?

Next Episode Preview Let me down!

Next Episode Preview The Changfeng Pavilion is offering a huge reward

Next Episode Preview for capturing a young man.

Next Episode Preview

Next Episode Preview Wouldn't Young Master Xiao like to check it out?

Next Episode Preview

Next Episode Preview Seal off Chongxue Town!

Next Episode Preview No one gets in or out!

Next Episode Preview

Next Episode Preview Search every inch until we find that letter!

Next Episode Preview

Next Episode Preview Stealing a letter is one thing,

Next Episode Preview but kidnapping too?

Next Episode Preview

Next Episode Preview Now we've even lost the chopping blade.

Next Episode Preview I fear it won't stand firm again.

Next Episode Preview Master,

Next Episode Preview you've treasured this blade

Next Episode Preview for years without using it once.

Next Episode Preview Let your disciple

Next Episode Preview test its power.

Next Episode Preview I'll use you to consecrate this blade!

♪ Outside the curtain the wind begins to rise ♪

♪ Falling leaves scatter in the air ♪

♪ Yet the one I wait for is nowhere in sight ♪

♪ I've searched for miles and miles ♪

♪ But still no trace of you ♪

♪ Weathered city gates ♪

♪ Welcome the dusk ♪

♪ But never see you turn back ♪

♪ I spread out the script ♪

♪ And wrote of parting ♪

♪ Beneath the waning moon and stars ♪

♪ I lean alone on the railing ♪

♪ Penning verses to mourn the absent one ♪

♪ Half a pot of wine leaves me lightly drunk ♪

♪ Your eyes unforgettable still ♪

♪ Ink not yet dry on the rice paper ♪

♪ Marked by teardrops fallen ♪

♪ My longing takes root deep ♪

♪ Yet you remain unaware ♪

♪ If only ♪

♪ No love no hate ♪

♪ No craving no anger ♪

♪ Then worldly ties would cease to linger ♪

♪ Why then ♪

♪ Must I suffer ♪

♪ From fate's cruel twist ♪

♪ If ♪

♪ Deep affection ♪

♪ Only leads to ♪

♪ A solitary life ♪

♪ Then in the next life ♪

♪ Let us not even meet ♪