Peerless

A young martial artist becomes acting leader of the strongest Murim Alliance in history and investigates the mysterious death of its former leader. In his early twenties, he is a disciple of Ihwa Palace, a mysterious sect ruled by five female masters, and a peerless genius who passed the preliminary, main, and advanced Imperial Exams in succession. His martial arts ability is described as unmeasurable. As he investigates, terrifying figures from the Demonic Sect appear before him. The story follows the clash of Orthodox and Demonic martial arts factions as the new acting leader faces an overwhelming fate.