All Chapters of SWORD OF FLAME: Chapter 401
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Leaving the Capital
After the Commander-in-Chief of the Yuan Dynasty issued his order, thousands of soldiers began sweeping every corner of the capital.The inn where Fang Yun and Wang Dong were staying was not spared from the search.“Open the door!” a soldier shouted as he battered Fang Yun’s door.“Put your mustache and beard back on! I’m sure they’re soldiers,” Fang Yun whispered.After Wang Dong fitted his false mustache and beard, Fang Yun threw the door wide and rubbed his eyes.“What business do you have, Sir Soldier?” he asked.“Why did you take so long to open the door!?” the soldier snapped.“I was sleeping, Sir.”“Move aside! We’re going to inspect this room.” The soldier shoved Fang Yun roughly to force him out of the way.Faking a stagger and almost falling, Fang Yun made the shove look convincing so the soldiers would not become suspicious.Five soldiers entered the room and began rifling through everything that looked suspicious.Finding nothing, they left the room. “If you see anyone sus
Massacre
Fang Yun and Wang Dong turned towards the soldiers who were almost 40 meters behind them."How did they know we were in this city?" Wang Dong asked."I don't know. But for sure, I have to wet my hands with blood again," Fang Yun replied, dismounting from his horse.He slightly regretted giving a soldier a chance to live yesterday. His initial intention was to give a warning, but he forgot that the Yuan Dynasty had a number of soldiers that could not be underestimated.In mainland China, the imperial forces of the Yuan Dynasty ranked 3rd in strength, behind the Tang and Han Dynasties. And a force of 500,000 soldiers was certainly not a trivial number."Surrender peacefully, or we will use force!" shouted the leading soldier who had just arrived.The number of dozens of soldiers gradually increased as other soldiers joined and began to surround Fang Yun.The visitors to the eatery did not dare to come out. They only huddled inside and looked out through the doors or windows. Likewise, t
Reinforcements Gained
Fang Yun smiled faintly, watching the fear that painted the faces of the soldiers before him. He did not immediately strike; instead, he allowed the dark aura surrounding him to seep into the air, pressing upon their spirits with invisible weight.The soldiers exchanged uneasy glances. Though no words were spoken, their eyes communicated what their trembling lips could not.“Do you know the sin you’ve committed?” Fang Yun asked softly, his voice calm yet cutting. He drew the black flames that danced around him back into his body and stepped closer to them.Seven paces away, he stopped. “You’ve sworn loyalty to an emperor who murdered his own brother—driven by ambition so foul it has corrupted his very soul.”One soldier, gathering what little courage remained, stepped forward and said, “But we are mere soldiers, my lord. We can do nothing. We are bound by the oaths we took when we first donned the armor.”“An oath of loyalty… to a rightful emperor?”“Yes, my lord. That is the oath we
Trapping the Traitors
Fang Yun merely smiled faintly and said nothing in response to Wang Dong’s question.“Why did you tell them our base was beyond the mountain?” Wang Dong pressed.“I’ve already told you—just wait and see. You’ll understand when my plan unfolds.” Fang Yun’s lips curled into a mysterious grin as he gestured toward two horses tied farther away from the rest of the herd.“Those horses hold the key,” he murmured, then lay down on the grass, folding his hands beneath his head as a pillow.“I still don’t understand what you’re planning,” Wang Dong said after a long pause, still trying to piece together Fang Yun’s scheme.“Enough for tonight. The night grows darker—let’s rest,” Fang Yun replied, closing his eyes.Wang Dong frowned, clearly unsatisfied with the vague response, but he said nothing more. With a weary sigh, he too lay beside Fang Yun and eventually drifted into sleep.As midnight approached, two soldiers quietly rose from their slumber. Their eyes darted toward Fang Yun and Wang D
Plan to Strike the Enemy’s Stronghold
“Advisor Li, if we allow this to continue, they’ll win the sympathy of the people. In time, the citizens themselves will rise in rebellion.” Emperor Yan Yuan’s face darkened with frustration toward his advisor, Li Feng. He felt that his minister was underestimating the threat posed by Prince Xiao Yu’s insurrection.“Your Majesty,” Li Feng replied confidently, “our empire commands vast armies and superior weaponry. I’m certain the common people wouldn’t dare rebel against you.”“What concerns me,” he continued, lowering his tone, “is if Prince Xiao Yu and his supporters manage to sway the soldiers the way they recently did.”“So what do you suggest I do?”Li Feng smiled faintly. “Your Majesty need not trouble yourself. Allow me to deal with this matter personally.”That night, Prince Xiao Yu decided to lead his few hundred men to Lin Xai’s large estate. It was the most strategic and nearby refuge available. The village surrounding Lin Xai’s residence was one of the key strongholds of h
Wan Fenli
Fang Yun’s feelings were right. Two women moved swiftly through the forest along the slopes of Mount Gobi. Their speed was so great that it seemed their feet never touched the ground.Fang Yun, Mei Hwa, and Zhao Wen had prepared themselves for any possible situation. If anyone tried to stop them from climbing the mountain—just like what had happened before—then battle would be their last resort.“Be ready!” Fang Yun warned as the two women drew near.Moments later, the two women, who appeared to be in their thirties, stopped before them.“Are you two here to prevent us from climbing this mountain?” Mei Hwa asked coldly.“Please, don’t misunderstand. We came to welcome you,” one of the women replied gently.“I am Lin Yin, and this is Xiu Lie. We were sent by Master Wan to escort you,” said Lin Yin.Fang Yun and his companions exchanged glances. “How could she possibly know that we were coming? We’ve never been here before,” he asked.“Master Wan will explain that herself. I don’t know
Training and a Threatening Arrival
“What other duty? Isn’t your task here simply to take the Fire Sword and defeat the Dark King?” Wan Fenli frowned.Fang Yun glanced at Mei Hwa for a moment before answering Wan Fenli’s question.“First, I will help Mei Hwa reclaim her father’s throne, which was seized by Emperor Yan Yuan, Elder. Perhaps you already know about that incident,” Fang Yun said.Wan Fenli nodded. “So you are the daughter of Emperor Feng Yu?”“That is correct, Elder. Right now my brother is gathering forces to take back the throne Emperor Yan Yuan stole,” Mei Hwa replied softly.“Tomorrow I want to see how well you command the Heavenly Sword,” Wan Fenli said. “For now, rest.”The three young people bowed their heads in agreement.The next morning they left the lodge. The Heavenly Sword Sect was already buzzing with its usual activity—disciples going about their training and duties.The three were slightly surprised. Although the sect sat high on the mountain, it had a considerable number of disciples—and the
The Single Sword Sect's Assault
The old man, who was the leader of the Single Sword Sect, chuckled heartily. The thought of soon possessing the Sky Sword made him unable to control his mind. "Soon, the Single Sword Sect will stand at the very top among all the other sects!" he shouted loudly. The Single Sword Sect was one of the great orthodox sects standing in the Yuan Empire. The sect was led by Feng Yin, who was also one of the 10 strongest martial artists in the Yuan Empire. Although orthodox, Feng Yin had a great ambition to be recognized as the greatest martial artist of all. And he felt that the Sky Sword was one option to realize his desire. All this time, Feng Yin was still waiting for an opportunity to get the heirloom sword because he had not seen any signs of its appearance. And that night, he saw for himself the bright bluish light emitted by the Sky Sword. He was very sure of it because only the Sky Sword had such a bright bluish aura. Towards evening, Fang Yun and Mei Hwa returned to their traini
Debate
.In a short time, dozens of disciples of the Single Sword Sect lay on the ground, collapsing. Some were groaning in pain, and some were dying with various wounds on their bodies. Feng Yin was slightly surprised by the abilities of the three young men he had initially underestimated. He tried to measure their abilities. But only Zhao Wen and Mei Hwa could be measured, while Fang Yun's strength could not even be felt. "Everyone... atttack!" Feng Yin shouted again. Fang Yun, feeling that Mei Hwa and Zhao Wen could handle hundreds of disciples of the Single Sword Sect, let the two of them fight against them all. Meanwhile, he himself moved to attack Feng Yin. Meanwhile, in the Shadow Spear Sect, a slightly heated debate was taking place. Some sect leaders openly refused the request for assistance submitted by Prince Xiao Yu. Fang Yun and Jian Kung, who were representatives of Prince Xiao Yu, were temporarily listening silently to the debate that was taking place. Wan Fenli, who had
Battle in Front of the Sky Sword Sect
The fierce exchange of attacks between the two warriors from different generations continued relentlessly, neither yielding nor slowing down. Explosions echoed in the air as their energies collided with devastating force. The commotion outside inevitably drew Lin Yin and the disciples of the Sky Sword Sect from within their hall. When they rushed out, they were met with the sight of a chaotic battle—Zhao Wen and Mei Hwa clashing fiercely against hundreds of disciples from the Single Sword Sect. Not wishing to be left behind in crushing those who had dared to disturb the Sky Sword Sect, Lin Yin and Xie Hie leaped into battle as well. Before doing so, they ordered their disciples not to interfere, confident that the four of them alone were more than enough to deal with the enemies before them. Although Zhao Wen and Mei Hwa had already gained the upper hand, they couldn’t stop Lin Yin and Xie Hie from joining in, as they were still preoccupied with their own opponents. Meanwhile, the