The Sundering Blade

Elder Cheng Zhao Wan, a skilled sword prodigy and new Elder of the Verdant Green Waters sect, must leave his home to investigate a mysterious injury suffered by a benefactor from his past. As he delves into the case within an unfamiliar sect, he encounters uncertain loyalties and troubling questions about trust and danger. Set in a vivid xianxia world, this stand-alone prequel to the A Thousand Li series explores martial arts, philosophical reflections, and perilous mysteries.