Chapter 1. Sonheungmin – The One Who Upholds the Law of the Crownless
In the martial world, there was a lone swordsman who stood above the rest.
He was the greatest warrior of the Tottenham Sect:
Sonheungmin.
He trained daily, sword in hand, never ceasing in his pursuit of mastery.And yet, the sect he belonged to never claimed dominion over the world.
One day, a sage approached him from afar—The great Eastern philosopher, Confucius(孔子, Kongzi)
Confucius(孔子, Kongzi)"Sonheungmin, your talents are vast and your skills unmatched.Why then do you not move to a greater sect?
A large vessel carries more water, and a grand stage brings greater glory.To remain satisfied where you are is to limit your own potential.You must set your sights higher."
To this, Sonheungmin replied:
"I must uphold the law of this world.The Law of the Crownless."
[Martial Record of Sonungmin]
Hometown: Chunbong (Spring Peak), a small village on the Eastern frontierSpecial Techniques:
Twin Dragon Dance (雙龍遊戱) – Dual-foot DribblingFluid, balanced motion using both legs, like twin dragons weaving around one another to collapse the opponent's stance.
Twin Shadow Slash (雙影擊斬) – Dual-foot StrikeA sword swing that casts two shadows.The enemy cannot tell which is real until it's too late.
Crescent Moon Cut (月牙斬) – Curved StrikeA kick (or slash) that curves like a crescent moon in the sky, striking from behind when least expected.
Wind God's Step (風神步) – SpeedA movement technique so swift that the wind arrives only after he has passed.
Void Ghost Path (虛空歸路) – Phantom PositioningA footwork technique that invades the empty spaces between defenders—into gaps that are invisible to most eyes.
Final Will Slash (決意一斬) – Finishing BlowA decisive blade that seizes the rarest of chances with absolute resolve.
[The Way of the Crownless (無冠之道)]
"To reject the crown is to walk the path of the free."
[The Journey of Sonheungmin]
1. Early Years – A Hunger for the Dream
From a young age, he was hailed as a martial prodigy.Every swordmaster praised him:"You shall one day become the greatest under heaven."
Many tried to recruit him to larger sects, but he chose to remain with the small, humble Tottenham Sect.He wanted to conquer the world in his own way, on his own terms.
2. The Middle Path – Repeated Duels and Defeats
Time and again, he stood on the battlefield of destiny.And each time, the heavens denied him the crown.Still, he never collapsed.He rose again, prepared for the next fight.He wrestled with doubt.At times, he even considered leaving the sect.
3. Turning Point – The Realization of the Law
One day, deep in the mountains, he encountered an old man.The old man silently handed him a sword fallen from the sky—and vanished.
That night, in a dream, he heard the prophecy of an ancient sage:
"One shall become the sword of all.He shall not wear the crown.And because he refuses it, the sword shall endure."
In that moment, he understood.
The Law of the Crownless was not a punishment—it was a blessing.A crown weighs down a man, but to go crownless is to walk free.
From that day, he no longer fought for victory,but became one who shows others the path.
"To move the center of the world, without standing at its center.""To inspire all, even without winning."
It is written in the ancient scrolls of the East:
"When the empires fall and chaos reigns,the sword of the crownless shall split the heavens."