The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber(1984)

The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a martial arts series following Zhang Wuji, a young man raised in isolation on a remote northern island. His parents, Zhang Cuishan and Yin Susu, were drawn into conflict over the legendary Dragon Slaying Sword and forced into exile, where they raised their son alongside Xie Xie, a powerful martial artist they treated as family. Years of peaceful seclusion end when Wuji ventures into the wider world, discovering his connection to the sword's legacy and the martial arts clans locked in deadly competition for its power. As Wuji matures, he must navigate treacherous alliances, uncover his family's true past, and decide whether to embrace or reject the destiny tied to the legendary weapon that shaped his existence.