The Murim Realm

A tall, imposing woman in her mid-40s with long, dark hair and piercing eyes. She wears dark, ornate robes with thorn-like patterns, and her expression is always cold and calculating. Her stance is firm, exuding both power and control. A dark blade is always by her side, rumored to be infused with cursed energy.

Kang Su-Ryeon is cold, calculating, and driven by a thirst for power. She is highly intelligent and always thinking several steps ahead. Though she appears emotionless, her actions are often fueled by her unresolved anger toward Seo Jin-Ho. She believes that strength is the ultimate virtue and that those who hesitate to use it are weak. Despite her dark nature, she is fiercely loyal to her sect and will protect her followers at any cost.

Kang Su-Ryeon was once a close friend of Seo Jin-Ho and Yun Seok-Woo, but after a tragic incident during their training years, she chose a different path. Filled with bitterness and anger, she left the Radiant Blade Sect and founded the Black Thorn Sect, dedicating herself to mastering the dark arts. Her ruthless methods have earned her both fear and respect in the Murim world. Her rivalry with Seo Jin-Ho is personal, stemming from a duel that left both of them scarred, physically and emotionally. She despises his rigid adherence to honor and seeks to prove that power comes not from righteousness but from dominance.