There were many possibilities for the ending of a hero of a generation because different authors and versions might have different endings. Here are some possible endings: Ending 1: At the end of the novel, Chu Liuxiang is killed by Li Xunhuan while Ye Kai and Lu Xiaofeng continue to walk the Jianghu. Ending 2: Ye Kai and Lu Xiaofeng eventually became legends in the martial arts world. They inherited their family business and continued to maintain the order of the martial arts world. Ending 3: Chu Liuxiang committed suicide after the duel with Li Xunhuan, while Ye Kai and Lu Xiaofeng helped Chu Liuxiang to continue to walk the Jianghu after her death and became a master. Ending 4: After the duel between Chu Liuxiang and Li Xunhuan, Li Xunhuan committed suicide while Chu Liuxiang gradually recovered from her serious injuries and eventually became the leader of the martial arts world. These are just some possible endings, and the exact ending depends on the author and the version. The Hero of a Generation was a very classic wuxia novel. Everyone might have different understandings and opinions.