Jiang Beiran arrives on the Xuanlong Continent and skillfully maneuvers through its unforgiving social hierarchy, perfecting his ability to endure. He joins the Guixin Sect, staying low-key by concentrating on Go while secretly refining his talents in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, literature, and martial arts. Operating discreetly, he singles out and mentors a chosen set of gifted disciples, steadily advancing toward his final goal of taking over the cultivation realm.