Chu Yang

## Synopsis

**Chu Yang** (楚阳) is the protagonist of **Transcending the Nine Heavens**. After spending a lifetime aiming for the pinnacle of the martial world, Chu Yang finally succumbs to an ambush set by experts who have designs on the fragments of the Nine Tribulations Sword in his possession. It was only in his final moments when he felt regret for having forsaken Mo Qing Wu, the only woman he had ever loved, and wished he could have cherished her more. As fate would have it, Chu Yang was reincarnated in his sixteen year old body. Given a second chance, he is determined to change his destiny and save Mo Qing Wu from her untimely death.

Reborn for the sake of a previous life. Reborn for the sake of martial arts. Chu Yang was under attack for the sake of the Nine Tribulations Sword. Chu Yang was trapped and outnumbered by plunderers. Unexpectedly, between life and death, he was brought back to his 16 year old self. He has given another chance to live ,to rule the heavens and transverse the nine heavens.

## Appearance

### Teen

This youth had a slim and tall stature with sharp brows and thin lips. Although he appeared not to be particularly handsome or heroic initially, upon careful inspection, one could sense something special about him. His lips were curved, forming an inverted bow, giving the expression of arrogance and brutal aggression. His gaze was as sharp as swords, so sharp that others would have felt like they were being compelled to look away!

## Background

As a person of two worlds, this was the thing that haunted him the most. Chu Yang was an orphan, an abandoned child! When Meng Chao Ran found him, he was a baby still wrapped in diapers amidst a harsh winter. He was left in front of a deserted temple. After Chu Yang found out about this, his heart was filled with a deep sorrow.

Chu Yang was left in the snow when he was 3 months old and was found by Meng Chao Ran with a skillfully crafted purple jade pendent with the word Chu carved in it which is how he got his name. Meng Chao Ran became Chu Yang's master and taught him martial arts and when Chu Yang died and reincarnated into his younger form he impressed his master with the speed at which he grew while using the knowledge of his previous life.

In his previous life Chu Yang focused solely on swordsmanship leaving all emotion behind even his love for Mo Qing Wu and the result was her death but when he was on the verge of death Chu Yang vouched that if he had a second chance at life he would not abandon her again and stay with her after that he was reincarnated into his younger self.

## Plot

#### Journey to Iron Cloud Citadel

Meets with famous Physician Du Shi Qing on the Way to Iron Cloud. Travels under false pretenses with the man and his guards. During the trip he saves the lives of the others during an ambush by the Iron Cloud military, that wanted to stop Du Shi Qing from reaching Iron Cloud.

#### Fight Against Nine Great Clans

(Ye Clan - Xiao Clan - Zhuge Clan - Ling Clan - Shi Clan - Li Clan - Lan Clan - Yè Clan )

## Techniques and Skills

* One ray of cold light piercing ten thousand fathoms - one of the sets of movement to be cultivated upon entering the level of Martial Warrior.
* What harm is there in slaughtering the entire world?
* A sharp will buried will not change.
* One who gather wind and cloud, becomes the emperor.
* A sword's edge famous for all eternity.
* Wind and cloud move unhindered form the east to west.
* The sun and moon thunder at my will.
* Chopping mountains and breaking peaks under the blood-red sky.
* This spine has existed in this world since eternity.
* One must go through the nine hidden hells on this journey.
* Cut off the traveller's attachments with worldly affairs.
* The sharp edge will reach everywhere and put everything to rest.
* Steel walls and bronze gates have yet to see the end of strife
* What's the point of this life?
* Nine-colored clouds gather in unison
* As long as I live, you shall not worry
* Hidden Point, Concealed Light : The Night Isn't Over Yet
* Always Devising Strategies For Days And Months
* Quietly Fading Out One's Entire Existence
* Yet Turning To Slaughter The Blue Sky Crazily!
* Life And Death, The Great Power In My Palm
* Five Fingers Shut The Heaven To Fall Down
* Nine Tribulations, Nine Scattered Winds, And Cloud Gathering
* Beyond Nine Heavens Blood Such As Black Ink!
* Great Dull No Shape Edge, Heaven Sink
* No Blade No Cold Sword Intent Gloomy!
* Life and Death, When Dawn Sword Head Severe
* Vicissitudes Only Know Keep Down Silent Soul
* Drifting lightly like a dream
* Demons danced in a sea of blood and on a mountain of bones
* A gentleman does not question the warring swords within a thousand miles
 Five Point Flower Backhand Sword Technique
 Gentle Wind and Floating Cloud Sword Technique
 Four Self made moves that are inspired from Nine Tribulations Cultivation Technique
* This sword slash will give the birth to a turbulent sea of blood.
* The world of mortals originates from the path of ruthlessness.
* Don't restrain the blade when beheading the entire world.

## Equipment

 Nine Tribulations Sword
1) 2 accompanying fragments: Sword Tassel (Ch 1645), Sword Soul (Ch ).  2) 7 core fragments: Sword Point (Ch 41), Sword Edge (Ch 238), Sword Spine (Ch 343), Sword Crossguard (Ch 760),Sword Guard (Ch1221), Sword Hilt (Ch 1368), Sword Pommel (Ch 1464).
Sword soul can be formed by two ways:-
1) By sacrificing sword spirit
2) By creating Nascent soul through shared hardships with the sword

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 9
2. ↑ Chapter 18