All Chapters of SWORD OF FLAME: Chapter 201
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Asking for Help I
A sudden smack from Zhao Wen landed squarely on Fang Yun’s arm. “See, Grandfather—he’s angry after all.” Fang Yun laughed out loud, unable to hide his amusement as he rubbed the spot Zhao Wen had struck. “Grandfather, I have truly tried to mend myself and cleanse this muddled mind of mine. But why is it so difficult?” Zhao Wen muttered softly, bowing his head in shame. The confession was humble and sincere; his cheeks were flushed with embarrassment. “That is not something I can answer for you, Zhao Wen,” Zun Xia replied, his voice even and patient. “Only your own heart can answer that. If you allow your thoughts to control your heart, then your thoughts will remain impure.” He spoke with the gentle firmness of one who has taught many disciples over the years. Fang Yun controlled his laughter and, curiosity pricking at him, asked, “Then why is Li Lan so deeply traumatized by humans, Grandfather?” Zun Xia fell
Asking for Help II
Zun Xia’s eyes widened, disbelief and a new, sharp respect showing at once. How could his spiritual sight have missed such powerful artifacts on this mortal’s person? In all his long existence, he had never met a human so wrapped in mystery that even his inner senses could not fully perceive.“No wonder Emperor Kong Xiang feared him,” Zun Xia muttered. “The creature he trembled most to face now stands with you.” He did not blink as he regarded the Sea of Fire Sword displayed before him.“Do you wish to meet him?” Fang Yun asked, raising the question with some amusement.“Don’t be ridiculous, Fang Yun!” Zun Xia snapped, voice suddenly thin with dismay. “We of the Genie would prefer not to cross that being—he might incinerate us in an instant.” The old man’s weathered features creased in worry.Fang Yun chuckled and then returned the relics to the Annihilation Chamber with the casual ease of one who had long carried great things. “Tell me about Went
Willingness
A moment later, his figure vanished and reappeared right in front of Emperor Kong Xiang’s grand palace.The palace gate guards, who caught sight of Fang Yun, immediately bowed in deep respect.“Please escort me to your Emperor,” Fang Yun said in a firm yet calm voice.“At once, Master. Please, follow me inside!”The iron-clad gates creaked open, and the soldier walked ahead with disciplined steps, while Fang Yun followed quietly behind.Inside the palace, Emperor Kong Xiang was seated in the main hall, surrounded by several high-ranking officials of the Shang Dynasty. The moment he sensed Fang Yun’s presence entering his domain, the Emperor abruptly rose from his throne. Without hesitation, he hastily strode out of the hall.The officials inside the chamber exchanged puzzled glances. It was rare—almost unthinkable—for the ruler of the Genie kingdom in the depths of the death forest to cut short his words and rush outside in such a manner.“Why didn’t you tell me beforehand that you we
Suropati, the Warlord
“I will summon him here at once!” Qian Hui added.She closed her eyes for a brief moment, and a gentle wind began to spiral within the small hut as if the air itself had answered her call. The light shifted, the scent of pine and distant smoke swirled, and then the figure who had long been known to Fang Yun appeared as if stepping from the shadows of memory.“Your Majesty, I pay my respects,” Suropati said, bowing low and bringing both palms together before his face in a gesture of formal devotion.“Suropati, help my son, Fang Yun. Lead the troops from my domain,” Qian Hui commanded with quiet authority.“I will carry out Your command, Your Majesty,” Suropati replied, inclining his head once more.Fang Yun felt a flash of surprise cross his features when he recognized the man standing there, but the shock quickly melted into laughter. This was the same Suropati who had once guarded the sacred scroll entrusted to Fang We and who had stood across from Fang Yun in a previous clash. He wa
Arrival at the city of Wentira
After a short sleep of more than three hours, Fang Yun rose and hurried outside. Suropati stood at the edge of the hut, chatting quietly with Zun Xia, the morning mist still clinging to the trees of the Karaenta forest.“Grandfather, we will leave now. Suropati, let us depart,” Fang Yun announced.Suropati—who could alter his form and has the uncanny ability to assume an almost human presence—nodded and mounted his steed, following Fang Yun as he swung onto his own horse.“Are you ready?” Fang Yun asked as they tightened the saddles and prepared to set off.“I have been ready since you fell asleep,” Suropati answered with an easy laugh. Without Qian Hui here, he allowed himself a familiar, relaxed manner that hinted at the closeness between them.“Then let us go.” Fang Yun urged his horse forward, and they tore through the forest along a narrow path carpeted with dry leaves. The trees seemed to part in respect as the two riders vanished under the green vault of branches.With the myst
The Admiration of Suropati
The four remaining guards, who had just witnessed their companion’s chest crushed in a single merciless strike, felt a chill run down their spines. Terror gripped their hearts, but the fear of their ruthless village chief weighed heavier than their dread. For that reason, they forced themselves to launch an attack against Fang Yun.Two machetes and two swords gleamed coldly under the dim light, slashing simultaneously toward Fang Yun’s body. Yet, to their astonishment, the young man did not flinch, did not even blink. He stood as if the approaching blades meant nothing. Only when the four weapons were about to cleave into him did he finally move. With a sudden flicker, his figure blurred—his feet stepping upon the art of the Quiet Wind Step. In the blink of an eye, he had vanished and reappeared behind them.“Die!” one of the guards shouted triumphantly, believing the strike had already landed true. But the brief flash of joy drained instantly from his face. Their
Live Together, Die Together
The explosion rang out with a thunderous echo, loud enough to rattle the wooden beams of the nearby houses. Dust and smoke billowed in the air. Two figures were hurled backward by the force of the impact, their bodies spinning before they managed to regain control and land heavily on their feet.Meanwhile, Fang Yun stood motionless, rooted to the same spot as if the blast had been nothing more than a gust of wind brushing past him. Not even a ripple of unease disturbed his calm expression.The two who had been thrown back exchanged a glance. Both of them still gripped the heavy sickles strapped across their backs—curved weapons large enough to make ordinary men tremble.“It seems we’ve underestimated him, Brother Raka!” said the younger of the two, his voice tinged with surprise.“You’re right, Brother Raki,” replied the elder one, his eyes narrowing with grudging respect. “I did not expect this man to withstand our strike without moving even a si
The Rescue
Blood gushed endlessly from Raki’s severed right arm, staining the ground beneath him. His sickle lay discarded on the soil beside the lifeless hand, the weapon now as helpless as its owner. But Fang Yun did not relent. He pressed forward with merciless precision, launching one attack after another at Raka. Within moments, Raka met an even more gruesome end than his brother. With a single, decisive stroke, Fang Yun’s blade cleaved through his neck. His head tumbled away, rolling across the dirt, followed swiftly by his body collapsing into the dust. “Raka!” Raki screamed in horror, his voice breaking as he saw his brother’s headless corpse sprawled before him. Grief and fury mixed into a single desperate flame inside his chest. With the last reserves of his strength, Raki snatched up his sickle with his left hand and lunged forward in a final, reckless charge. “Aaakh!” His cry turned into a scream of agony. Fang Yun’s sword pierced through his stomach and tore all the way out hi
The Key to Unlock the Seal
"Is what I’m seeing really true?" asked Fang Yun, clicking his tongue in awe. His gaze didn’t blink for quite some time, as disbelief painted his face. Had he not seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that such an advanced human civilization could exist. Even compared to the two empires he had once visited in another realm, this one appeared far more sophisticated."We’re not mistaken, Fang Yun. That really looks like a city made of gold," replied Fei Hung.Sharing Fang Yun’s amazement, Fei Hung — the war commander from another realm in Mount Huazhuo — couldn’t help but marvel. If the city of Wentira was indeed cursed by the Deities because of its emperor’s arrogance, then perhaps the knowledge and civilization its people possessed surpassed even that of the Genies."It seems our opponents this time aren’t just powerful, but also highly knowledgeable," Fei Hung continued.Before them stretched countless golden buildings, glittering and tempting to the eyes. Even from
Interrogation
“What’s wrong, Fang Yun? Why did you suddenly pull me out of there?” asked Fei Hung once they were outside the tavern.“I think that nobleman we saw earlier has begun to suspect us. Let’s keep our distance and watch from afar!”---Meanwhile, the noble who had left the tavern earlier was already inside the palace of Wentira.“What do you wish to report, Haruna?” asked Emperor Dharmacakra from his throne.“When I was at the tavern earlier, Your Majesty, I saw two humans who were… different from us,” Haruna replied respectfully.The Northern Poison, who was seated nearby, raised his head with interest and straightened his posture.“Different in what way?” he asked.“I noticed one of them had a line beneath his nose, my lord. But we all know that no one in this city bears such a mark,” Haruna explained.The Northern Poison closed his eyes, letting his spiritual senses drift outward, attempting to see whether any human had indeed crossed the gate into Wentira.In his vision, he saw two va