Li Xia's selfless sacrifice bought precious time for Zhu Yousheng to mount a rescue. Yet Zhu himself was grave…
Li Xia's selfless sacrifice bought precious time for Zhu Yousheng to mount a rescue. Yet Zhu himself was gravely wounded, slipping into unconsciousness with his fate hanging in the balance. The sting of betrayal left the Nine Mortal Ways shattered and weary. From this bitter lesson, Xue Chou forged a new creed for the sect—sixteen words that would guide them forward: "Brothers first, loyalty and kindness above all. Repay evil with justice, for the heavens balance all."