Qin Yu, a princeling in the cultivation world, cannot practice the internal arts because of a problem with his meridians. Determined to win his father's recognition, he takes the harder, more painful road of external training, hardening his body under Zhao Yunxing's demanding methods. He lives in seclusion with Grandfather Lian, who gives him an unusual bird he names Xiao Hei. During a break from training, Qin Yu comes across a mysterious red crystal known as the Meteoric Tear, and it fuses with his body. The change quietly grants him astonishing abilities and speeds his progress, and with Xiao Hei at his side he sets out to prove he deserves his father's acknowledgment. The ONA runs 12 episodes and blends action, adventure, fantasy and romance.