The Zhou Clan holds uncontested power as the most dominant force in the Northern Lands. Although the leading branch revels in luxurious living, the subordinate branches lead a life of servitude akin to slavery. Zhou Yi is a member of such a branch, compelled to toil in submission day in and day out. His only comfort is his romance with Xiao Qing, his girlfriend, with whom he hopes to flee someday.
Yet destiny takes a different course as Zhou Yi confronts a series of tragic events. He is compelled to wield a mythical spirit blade and avenge those who have shattered his vision of a serene reality.
