Synopsis

After a period of intense training and reflection, the protagonist's group receives a message about a missing special dispatch squad in the Abandoned Sword Valley, located in Hebei Province. They embark on a journey across the Yellow River, through the central plains, and into orthodox territory, using a human face mask to conceal the protagonist's identity. Despite careful planning and avoiding orthodox martial artists, they encounter members of the Wudang Sect at an inn near their destination, signaling potential trouble ahead.