Peerless Beauty (The Hidden Master)

Ye Wushuang was once the powerful Commander of the Punishment Division, but she gave up her position to live quietly in the city and protect her sister. When Japanese forces cause trouble at the border and form the Black Mountain Society to create chaos, the current Division Master Jade Raksha asks Ye Wushuang to return, but she refuses to disturb her sister's peaceful life. However, her sister Ye Xiaoxue joins the high-ranking Gao family but suffers abuse. Her husband Gao Qisheng betrays the country and even offers Ye Xiaoxue as a gift to his Japanese allies. When Jade Raksha reveals the truth, Ye Wushuang finally decides to return to action. At a banquet, enemies try to humiliate her, but she reveals her true identity as the Grand Commander. To save her sister, she sacrifices her own power and nearly her life. Enemies continue to challenge her identity and bring the rival Imperial Division against her. She must prove herself by drawing the sacred Phoenix Blood Sword, but the sword is damaged and breaks when drawn. After defeating the Imperial Division Master, she faces her nemesis, the Sword Saint Yagyu, in final battle. With help from allies who sacrifice themselves, she awakens the Phoenix Blood Sword and defeats the Sword Saint. The story culminates with revelations about her true heritage as the lost daughter of the overseas Tianjiao Palace Master.