Yarden is known as nothing more than a spoiled playboy, but behind that act, he is the Blade Lord who defeated the Northland's Eight Reapers three years ago. For over a decade, he has hidden his strength, waiting for the day he can avenge his mother. After Prince Leon massacres the people of Bleak Province and is taken prisoner, the Eight Reapers plot a jailbreak, leaving the Falcon Empire besieged on all sides. At the same time, Yarden's older brother Yorick steals the credit for everything he
Amidst chaos as Northland’s Eight Reapers threaten the Falcon Empire, Yarden, the debt-ridden bastard son of Marquis Yates, performs in a pavilion to pay his debts. When a brute harasses an entertainer, Yarden poses as the legendary Blade Lord to stop him, leading to a tense showdown with unexpected twists.
An arrogant Falcon dandy confronts others, issuing an ultimatum: kneel to serve him wine or die. His cocky threat sparks mockery, but before his men can act, a mysterious figure strikes swiftly and silently. Onlookers are stunned, soon realizing the shadowy warrior is the legendary Blade Lord.
After an attack, the princess orders a hunt for a mysterious swordmaster who killed elite warriors with single blows. Yarden faces family condemnation for his dissolute life, while top detective Chloe, fresh off a Rank 9 breakthrough, asks to end her engagement as the Eight Reapers approach.
Detective Chloe publicly breaks off her engagement with Yarden, deeming him unfit for being weak-willed and poor at combat. She offers to marry him only if he passes the basic inner force test. Flashbacks reveal Yarden's mother was punished because he once showed off, urging him to stay low-key. Now, Yarden faces the test that decides his fate.
Yorick is celebrated as the Sixth Precinct's top detective and a prodigy, with his golden shockwave unmatched among the Falcon Empire's youth at just twenty. Yarden's trial takes an embarrassing turn when he uses his butt instead of palms, drawing mockery as a 'trash' bastard. A command to engage Reaper's Keep is issued, and a hidden eavesdropper goes unnoticed by Chloe, a Gold Blade Enforcer, and other masters, adding thrilling intrigue.
A Nether Reaper defies the First Reaper's orders, determined to rescue the prince alone to climb to Sky Reaper rank. A Yates young master trains with the Overlord Blade, vowing to slay Reapers and bring glory to his family. The Reaper easily defeats multiple Blade Enforcers, then confronts the Sixth Precinct's top detective, only to find him surprisingly weak.
An intruding Reaper mocks a man as a useless, horny loser and slams the Falcon Empire's weakness after knocking out his maids. But the man was pretending—he dodges the Reaper's strike, reveals his formidable sword, and unleashes the devastating Skyfall Sword Rain, catching the Reaper off guard who never sensed his true strength.
Reaper's Keep pushes south, wiping out six sects and overpowering Rank 9 Jamie the Blade God. The Falcon Martial World turns to Yates Family's prodigy Yorick. After enemies are repelled by a mysterious palm strike, Yorick is hailed as a hero, while his 'useless' brother Yarden is scorned, with hidden court plots emerging.
The Yates patriarch scorns his lazy son Yarden as a useless laughingstock, contrasting him with his heroic brother Yorick. When Reaper's Keep invades, demanding Prince Toby or total destruction, the family prepares for a brutal last stand. Yarden, written off by all, quietly vows to protect his father—teasing hidden strength before the imminent battle.
Reaper's Keep storms the Sixth Precinct, swiftly defeating the proud Gold Blade Enforcers. Led by Sixth Reaper Dark Baron, they challenge Marquis Yates to a duel—if they win, they'll take Prince Toby with a royal escort back to Northland; if they lose, they'll retreat. Dark Baron secretly plots an ambush, ramping up tension as the duel is about to begin.
When everyone is stumped by Blade Lord's unbeatable Skyfall Sword Rain, the seemingly useless Yarden surprisingly reveals a counter strategy—though mocked at first, it's proven effective. Detective Chloe then enters the fray, with Yarden guiding her, making this sword fight packed with twists and suspense.
Amidst backlash against Yarden for distracting Chloe during the fight, he points out the enemy's left shoulder weak point. Yorick of the Yates Family then steps up, showcasing incredible sword skills that leave onlookers in awe as he dominates a Reaper. A Reaper recognizes his talent and challenges him to unleash his ultimate move, setting up a thrilling showdown.
The Yates Family mocks Northland after defeating their top warrior, but the arrival of Sky Reaper Simon—an undefeated legend from Reaper's Keep—throws them into panic. Desperate, they turn to Yorick, who finally decides to go all in against the terrifying foe.
The Yates Family is humiliated by hostile forces demanding members crawl under their legs to survive. Marquis Yates offers his life to spare his seemingly unskilled son Yarden, who unexpectedly steps forward to challenge the enemies, hinting at hidden strength behind his 'useless' facade.
Mocked as the Falcon Empire’s notorious Yates Family playboy and dismissed as a lecherous fool, the youngest son steps up to face his critics. To everyone’s shock, he unleashes the legendary Skyfall Sword Rain, revealing his hidden identity as a swordmaster and his heartfelt desire to make his mother proud.
In an intense showdown, a combatant unleashes the world-renowned Phantom Palm, declaring his young opponent doomed. Yet, a sudden single slap crushes this supposedly unbeatable technique, leaving everyone stunned—could this powerful figure be the legendary Ronan?
Long dismissed as a lazy playboy, the Yates family member stuns everyone by defeating the invincible Sky Reapers, ending their century-long dominance. Onlookers debate his hidden expertise or suspect foul play, while he brushes off praise to demand payment and heads to a tavern, leaving rivals fuming.
After Simon's sudden weakness sparks discussions, Yorick boasts he drained Simon's inner strength, letting another score a lucky win and declaring himself the Sixth Precinct's hero. Then someone calls Yarden over, pressing him to tell the truth—Is he really the Blade Lord? The tense clash and gripping suspense will hook you.
When the imperial decree demands releasing Lord Toby to the Northland army, Yates' subordinates are furious yet have to comply. Yarden boldly questions the eunuch messenger's identity, sparking widespread panic. Hidden observers note his skills but lack of master aura, before Yarden defiantly dares anyone to stop him.
War Minister's daughter Quinn arrives at the Sixth Precinct, insisting on seeing Yarden. Guards, initially hostile, quickly show reverence once learning her identity. Tensions surge as voices accuse others of defying imperial power, threatening to report to the emperor and even execution for forged imperial decrees.