Crippling (4)

Xiao Yan lived an ascetic life along with his teacher since his childhood. When he was 8 years old he caught the eye of Sword Emperor Chen who felt he had the potential to be a good apprentice. His poor parents of fear of the Sword Emperor immediately agreed to sell their son for a bag of gold. 

He was then taken to highest peak in the middle of a forest by  Chen.The two of them lived there alone. He was taught to  discard all his emotions and live solely for the sword. Years and years of harsh training and dedication helped Yan surpass his master but he still could not break into the next domain and become a sword God.