"Clouds Fly, Swords Dance, Might Spans a Thousand Miles" - Opening Verse: Immortal by the River · A Chance Clash

...Immortal by the River...

Cold moon, sunken stars, where swords lay buried

Startled wild geese journeying from the old homeland

Banners all turned toward tangled mountain throngs

Mighty halberds linked cloud-high strongholds

Frost-bright blades roared in the winds of heaven

Who spared a glance as I struck my sword and sang aloud?

How often had returning swallows passed the latticed curtains?

In their graceful flight, I suddenly recalled a face of old

A clear flute played a northern tune

On an icy pillow, I dreamed of southern waters

...Guan Pingchao.Luan