Nancheng

Nancheng is a storied martial settlement tucked in the southeastern waterways of the Phantom Realm, known for its dense canal networks and serving asSoulWithZuo Shang's hometown. Sitting in a lawless border zone where imperial authority falters and rival gangs clash, Nancheng is a chaotic den of vice and intrigue.

Though distant from the center of the martial world, Nancheng shaped peerless masters like Soul and Zuo Shang, its gritty streetwise environment leaving a lasting mark on their very character.

Nestled in the water-rich southeastern reaches of the Phantom Realm, Nancheng sits amid a maze of waterways, bordered by the sea to the south and Central Martial World to the north, serving as a vital nexus of land and water transit.

A lawless frontier untouched by official decree, Nancheng crawls with rogue factions. Drifting far from the martial center and unbound by orthodox sects, it thrives on raw freedom and perpetual chaos.

Nancheng is an quintessential canal city spanned by crisscrossing bridges and winding waterways, its traditional architecture characterized by whitewashed walls and dark-tiled roofs that flank the water's edge.

Bustling everyday trade fills Nancheng's docks, bazaars, taverns, and teahouses, seamlessly blending mundane urban life with the lethal edge of martial disputes.

Nightfall brings a distinct charm to Nancheng, where drifting lantern glow from fishing sampans meets vibrant tavern lights to paint a mesmerizing waterside panorama.

Nancheng's premier transit hub brings together merchant vessels, fishing boats, and passenger skiffs alike—acting as a major freight distribution artery and the prime gateway in and out of the city.

The liveliest sector in Nancheng, packed with dazzling goods ranging from daily wares to weapons, medicines, and intelligence sought by martial wanderers.

Once Nancheng's most buzzing hub, this bazaar was mysteriously deserted over time. Now stripped of everyday foot traffic, its derelict alleys serve as a covert rendezvous point for martial wanderers.

Tucked in an alley of Nancheng lies Soul's childhood residence—the cradle of his earliest memories and the place where he first met Zuo Shang.

Growing up together in Nancheng as inseparable companions, Soul and Zuo Shang scraped by through petty theft and mischief. After the death of Soul's adoptive mother, the duo embarked on a nomadic life together.

During a heated dispute, Zuo Shang accidentally slew the esteemed Qingfeng Swordsman, drawing the vengeful pursuit of the orthodox sects and forcing him and Soul to flee Nancheng into an itinerant life of exile.

Taken in by "The Order" while wandering the wilds, Soul and Zuo Shang left Nancheng behind to become ruthless assassins, forever cherishing their lost hometown in their hearts.