Xiang Zhili was a fellow disciple that Han Li had met before entering Yellow Maple Valley and the forbidden grounds. Han Li had heard that this Senior Martial Brother Xiang had entered the forbidden grounds many times, so he had gone to ask him for some details. In fact, this Senior Brother Xiang, who was hidden as a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator, was actually at the peak of the early stage of the Soul Formation Stage. He was also one of the few remaining Soul Formation cultivators in the human world. His realm was definitely at the peak of the human world.
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One main characteristic is the presence of intense conflicts. It could be battles between different factions, or a character's internal struggle against difficult circumstances. This is like the 'steel' part, showing the hardness and resistance.
One of the main themes is probably power struggle. In a world of blood and steel, different factions or individuals are often vying for power, whether it's political, military or economic power.
A typical 'A Tale of Blood and Steel' fanfic often has vivid descriptions of battles, characters with hidden motives, and a backdrop of a harsh world. The story might explore themes of loyalty and sacrifice. And, sometimes, it introduces new characters or gives existing ones alternate storylines.