In an era of warring heroes and ambitious rulers, Northern Tang and Southern Ming divide the land. Great Dali, Xixia, Tubo, Jin, and Liao surround them, each a powerful force. The Quanzhen and Wudang schools vie for dominance in the Daoist world. The Northern and Southern Beggar Clans engage in a decade-long struggle for the Dog-Beating Stick on Junshan Mountain. The Shaolin Temples of the north and south engage in a deceptive conflict. The Murong clan of Gusu, the Ouyang clan of White Camel Mountain, the Duan clan of Dali, and the Huang clan of Peach Blossom Island all contend for leadership among the prominent families. Li Zhong doesn't want to get involved in all this; he just wants to be a teacher at Baima Academy, live a long life, but... why are they giving me inner strength when I'm just honestly practicing the Beiming Divine Skill!