The Hero's Choice

The bustling city gleamed under neon lights, their reflections scattering across the sky like fragmented dreams. A cool night breeze swept through the narrow alleys, carrying a sense of unease that permeated every corner of the metropolis.
Zhou Xingchen, once a dazzling martial arts champion, now stood in the shadows of this city he once swore to protect. He stood silently on the rooftop of an abandoned building, overlooking the city. His master's dying words echoed in his mind:
"Xingchen, a hero does not fight for glory but for a clear conscience."