The Great Yan Empire exists in a world where respect can only be earned through strength. Within this Great Yan Empire, the four great clans have always stood above the rest. Among them, a particular incident in the Lin Clan resulted in the banishment of a certain individual who went on to start his own family, in hopes of one day being recognized again by the Lin Clan, and rejoining them… Hailing from a banished family of the Great Lin Clan, when Lin Dong was very young, he watched, powerless, as his talented father was easily crushed and crippled by the overwhelming genius of the great Lin Clan, Lin Langtian. With a despairing father, a heartbroken grandfather, and a suffering family, ever since that fateful day, Lin Dong has been driven by a deep purpose; to take revenge on the man who had taken everything and more from his family. Armed with nothing but willpower and determination, join Lin Dong as he unknowingly discovers a destiny greater than he could ever hope to imagine when he stumbles upon a mysterious stone talisman… (Source: Novel Updates)

Xiao Yan, the best Xiao family fighter ever. At the age of 4, he began his training, at 10 he already owned the ninth level of strength, and at 11 - the tenth, so he became the youngest fighter in the history of his family. But at the age of 12, something unpredictable happened: he lost almost all of his strength. For the next three years, neighbors mocked him and even broke off his engagement. It would seem that nothing will help him, but then a spirit appeared from his ring, which showed him the way to power. Xiao Yan again became a favorite of the family and the crowd, but this could not satisfy his ambition. To avenge the failed wedding, he goes to the mountains and, with the help of an old herbalist, becomes stronger and stronger.

CG anime adaptation of The King of Fighters fighting game franchise.

After being defeated by the leader of the Beimu clan, Mount Xuandu's chief disciple Shen Qiao falls off a cliff and nearly dies from his injuries. Unfortunately, the ruthless Cleansing Moon sect leader Yan Wushi, known for his cunning and skills, chances upon him and comes up with a sinister plan: turn the benevolent disciple into a vengeful cultivator who could one day become a worthy rival. Shen Qiao is thrown headfirst into a world of betrayal and deception, contrasting with his once-strong beliefs that good could exist in everyone. As he encounters further hardships that push him to his wits' end, Shen Qiao is faced with the decision of continuing to uphold his kind nature—despite the cruel reality he has been shown—or giving in to the deceitful scheme of the spiteful Yan Wushi.