**"A dragon’s reversed scale is untouchable by mortals."** In his youth, Ye Zhuo once ripped the reversed scale from a young black dragon by the eastern sea, forging it into a peerless sword. Years later, that dragon emerged from the abyss of Guixu, seeking vengeance—no quarter given. Rumors swirl that Ye Zhuo, the "World's Greatest Swordsman," wields his unrivaled blade and follows the supreme path of swordsmanship—heartless and untouchable. Yet when Li Yuan tracks him down by the scent of that stolen scale, instead of drawing his sword for a life-or-death duel, he finds his mortal enemy fallen from grace: tricked by an admirer and dosed with a passion-inducing curse. After swiftly dispatching the would-be assailant, Li Yuan studies the face he has longed to tear apart—beautiful, unforgettable. With a smile, he takes a step forward. "Ye Zhuo," he asks, "what do you call this?" Ye Zhuo: **"...Karma."** --- **[Content Notes]** 1. HE, 1v1. 2. Drama-heavy; minor "heartless cultivation" warning; read with caution if you prefer controlled dynamics. 3. Features a dragon egg (remains unhatched).