The Art of Learning

Sects of the Jianghu

In Where Winds Meet, join the ranks of one of the illustrious sects of the Empire to master unique weapon styles, acquire powerful martial techniques, and follow their exclusive precepts and lifestyle rules.

blason de Hollow Vale

Hollow Vale

Martial Art : Soulshade Umbrella
Playstyle : Yin-Yang Balance (Healing & Poison) (Coming Soon)

A secluded and mysterious valley sect balancing umbrella barriers, healing arts, and lethal poison. Disciples carry poisoned bodies but kind hearts, seeking perfect equilibrium. (Upcoming sect, locked behind future updates.)

Precepts & Rules :

No Living Puppets: Manipulating living bodies is forbidden; transforming them is a severe violation.
Balance of Life and Death: For every life healed, poison must be used once—failure brings self-suffering.

How to Join :

Travel to the Soulshade Umbrella Post Station in eastern Kaifeng

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blason de Inkbound Order

Inkbound Order

Martial Art : Writing and Scholarship
Playstyle : Scholarship and Preservation of History

A peaceful and respected sect of scribes, calligraphers, and philosophers. They prioritize knowledge, historical preservation, and artistic record-keeping over combat. (Upcoming sect, locked behind future updates.)

Precepts & Rules :

Writing and Scholarship: The sage’s words become law. Focus on preserving ancient history and copying texts.

How to Join :

You can enter by tracking its entry clue from the in-game Sect Menu, fulfilling intellectual or historical tasks, and meeting its leader, Lin Xiansheng

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blason de Lone Cloud

Lone Cloud

Martial Art : Strategic Sword
Playstyle : Structured Combat and Discipline (Coming Soon)

A thoughtful and highly structured sword sect focused on parries, tactical counters, and strategic swordplay. Disciples follow strict rules of romantic fidelity and intellectual discipline. (Upcoming sect, locked behind future updates.)

Precepts & Rules :

The Riddle of Love: Love’s riddle is life’s hardest—solve it only once (single romantic bond).
Streetwise Strategist: Experience get-rich-quick schemes or lose precept value.

How to Join :

Head to the Lone Cloud Martial Sanctum near the Encircling Lake in southern Qinghe.

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blason de Midnight Blades

Midnight Blades

Martial Art : Infernal Twinblades
Playstyle : Aggressive PvP and Assassin

A ruthless PvP-focused sect built for players who thrive on competitive combat. It rewards aggression, requiring disciples to hunt wanderers and maintain negative karma to unlock the full potential of the Infernal Twinblades.

Precepts & Rules :

Midnight Judgement: Defeat Sufferers to steal their identities/karma and ascend the Asura Path.
Kill to Seize Karma: Defeat wanderers to gain Karma Points; losing a fight deducts them.
Meditative Samadhi: In open-world combat, hesitate not—spare no lives.

How to Join :

Follow the blood path heading east from Halo Peak until you reach the NPC named Icchantika.

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blason de Mohist Hill

Mohist Hill

Martial Art : Gauntlet weapons
Playstyle : Divinecraft, Engineering, and Architecture (Coming Soon)

An inventive and altruistic guild of engineers and craftsmen following Mohist philosophy. They specialize in Divinecraft, machinery, and defensive architecture to support the community. (Upcoming sect, locked behind future updates.)

Precepts & Rules :

Universal Love: Love universally, benefit mutually. Revenge bounty hunts are forbidden.
Self-Benefit and Benefiting Others: Gain precept value by sharing schematics and helping with construction.

How to Join :

You must reach Level 10, finish the Haven Astray main chapter, complete the Mountains Unveiled quest line, and speak with Elder Stork at Equilibrium Hall.

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blason de Nine Mortal Ways

Nine Mortal Ways

Martial Art : Mortal Rope Dart
Playstyle : Trickster, Pranks, and Social Chaos

A clever and chaotic sect of tricksters, illusionists, and merchants. Disciples use the versatile Rope Dart for agile mid-range combat and focus on social manipulation, pranking players, and making money through any means.

Precepts & Rules :

Jianghu Fun: Earn weekly points by teasing or tricking others.
A Thousand Faces: Use Disguise to blend in and explore different lives.
Deceiving Heaven: Failed pranks or imprisonment reduce virtue.

How to Join :

find straw sandal clues to track the entrance, talk to the mysterious elder to craft a disguise by drawing a portrait, and infiltrate or join the faction.

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blason de Raging Tides

Raging Tides

Martial Art : Heavenquaker Spear & Stormbreaker Spear
Playstyle : Military Brotherhood and Spear Mastery

A disciplined military brotherhood focused on rigorous training and absolute spear mastery. This sect values honor, discipline, and powerful spear combat with sweeping strikes and devastating thrusts.

Precepts & Rules :

Spear Still Sharp: A spear unused loses its edge. Disciples must train daily through battle.

How to Join :

Travel to the center of the Northern Vow Ruin. Interact with the wine setup in the middle and select the Toast to the Fallen Souls option to drink and trigger the ritual.

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blason de Silver Needle

Silver Needle

Martial Art : Panacea Fan & Inkwell Fan
Playstyle : Co-op Healer and Ranged Support

The leading medical sect of Where Winds Meet. Focused on diagnosis, acupuncture, and emergency support. Using elegant war fans, disciples heal allies and control enemies. Ideal for players who enjoy dedicated support roles in co-op content.

Precepts & Rules :

One Life, One Price: Whether diagnosing or rescuing, disciples must always charge for healing.
Shared Healing: Participate in multiplayer healing to gain Precept Value.
Healing Bodies and Minds: Earn at least 15 likes from other players each week.

How to Join :

Reach Healer – Initiate rank in your character progression.

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blason de The Masked Troupe

The Masked Troupe

Martial Art : Master's Triumph
Playstyle : Theatrical Arts and Roleplay (Coming Soon)

A theatrical sect where disciples wear ornate masks, perform plays, and adopt unique personas. They value artistic expression and roleplay over martial strength. (Upcoming sect, locked behind future updates.)

Precepts & Rules :

Divas Take the Stage: Disciples must debut with stage names and personas, beginning their path to stardom.

How to Join :

Go to the river area near the Kaifeng District to find NPC Han Yanluo, start the “Enter the Masked Troupe” quest, and earn at least 10 player likes by performing your talents.

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blason de Velvet Shade

Velvet Shade

Martial Art : Vernal Umbrella
Playstyle : Social Progression, Cosmetics, and Charm

A refined high-society sect based in the Windtail Lounge, centered on charisma, beauty, and social influence. Disciples master graceful defensive and offensive umbrella techniques to deflect attacks with style.

Precepts & Rules :

Full Bloom: Show your charm, follow your desires, and trade affection for hearts.
Drunk on Flowers: Steal multiple hearts while enjoying social life.

How to Join :

requires reaching Level 10, unlocking Kaifeng, and completing a specific social-bond task to receive an exclusive invitation.

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blason de Well of Heaven

Well of Heaven

Martial Art : Thundercry Blade (Mo Blade)
Playstyle : Tanking, Order, and Brotherhood

A respected order devoted to peace, discipline, and chivalry. Members support one another and are strictly forbidden from attacking fellow disciples. A perfect choice for defensive players who want to act as righteous protectors in the Jianghu.

Precepts & Rules :

Brotherhood: Members of the same sect must never harm each other.
Unrestrained Spirit: Precept value may be deducted for misconduct.
Generous and Righteous: Weekly earnings must stay reasonable, or precept value will drop.

How to Join :

Entering the Well of Heaven Camp. Southern Kaifeng (Moonveil Mountains area)

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