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Synopsis - White Phantom

In the ruthless world of Murim, Bai Shen is known as an extraordinarily handsome man, but with one major flaw—he is blind. His life takes a tragic turn when his beloved, Mei Lin, is murdered by the Night Shadow Sect due to his own failure—his inability to see the trap they had set. Haunted by guilt and consumed by vengeance, Bai Shen swears to destroy the sect that stole the only light in his life.

But Murim is not just about revenge. Along his journey, Bai Shen realizes that his blindness is not a weakness, but the key to unlocking a far greater power. By mastering a martial art based on sound and vibrations, Phantom Echo, he learns to "see" in ways others never could.

As he climbs the ranks of cultivation and faces the great sects of the world, Bai Shen must answer a crucial question: Will revenge truly fill the emptiness in his heart, or is there a new light waiting for him at the end of his journey?

White phantom: the blind assassin's revenge

Bai Shen sensed the shift in the air. His opponent wasn't attacking immediately this time.

Just as Bai Shen read the world through vibrations and sound, his opponent was analyzing his every move.

Bai Shen adjusted his breathing, steadying his heartbeat so it wouldn't interfere with his senses. If speed was his weakness, then he needed to change the way he fought.

The faint rustle of fabric. The subtle shift in weight. The opponent was moving in from the right.

Phantom Echo - Second Technique: Rebounding Wave

Instead of dodging, Bai Shen swung his sword into empty space!

The blade sliced through the air just as his opponent dashed forward—intersecting with his predicted movement.

The opponent was forced to halt mid-attack, his momentum breaking.

I don't need to be faster than him. I just need to know where he will move.

His opponent stepped back, then lunged again—faster, more aggressive. A flurry of slashes, like a raging storm.

Their swords clashed repeatedly, sparks flying through the air. Bai Shen deflected every strike with near-perfect precision.

The opponent made a mistake—abandoning controlled technique for reckless attacks.

Bai Shen didn't waste the opportunity.

The opponent staggered back, his left arm wounded. Not fatal, but enough to settle the fight.

The opponent sheathed his sword. "Seems I underestimated you, Blind One."

Bai Shen remained still, his blade still raised.

"Enough," one of the figures in the back finally spoke. "This was only a test. You've passed."

The opponent nodded. "We're from the Black Cloud Sect. We're searching for talented fighters. And you, Bai Shen… you're someone worth watching."

One of the hundred sects of Murim.

Bai Shen slowly lowered his sword.

Chapter 5 - The Melody of War