Shun Wu is a simple maid, raised since childhood by one of the family's servants. She has always been filial and obedient, fulfilling her duties with dedication and silent resignation. However, her predetermined life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself compelled to marry in order to finance her younger brother's education. Determined to change her own destiny and motivated by a single burning desire, Shun Wu decides to break free from the chains that bind her to a life of servitude. Her goal is to enter the prestigious Imperial Academy, where only the most skilled warriors are admitted. Aware that the odds are against her, Shun Wu prepares to face all the challenges that arise on her path. While she strives to improve her combat skills, Shun Wu encounters a mysterious martial arts master. This unexpected encounter triggers a series of events that reveal hidden secrets within her own lineage. Discovering an ancestral connection to a legendary lineage of warriors, Shun Wu realizes that her destiny is much greater than she ever imagined.