All Chapters of SWORD OF FLAME: Chapter 461
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Shadows Beneath the Night Sky
After drawing in a long, steady breath, the young man launched himself forward with astonishing speed. In the span of a heartbeat, his figure blurred into the darkness and reappeared precisely between two covert scouts who had never sensed his presence. His arrival was so silent—so ghostlike—that not even the faintest rustle betrayed his approach. Without giving them the slightest chance to react, he delivered two rapid, decisive strikes. His palms collided with the base of their necks, sending a sharp shock through their nerves. Both spies collapsed instantly, their bodies going limp as consciousness fled them. A moment later, they toppled from their perch—falling nearly ten meters—before landing lifelessly on the forest floor. Fang Yun descended lightly after them, his feet touching the ground without a sound, and knelt beside the bodies. He checked their pulses with calm precision. Once he confirmed they were dead, he hoisted their lifeless forms with the ease of lifting feather
Observing from Afar - Part I
Fang Yun remained silent for a long moment, his thoughts wandering in circles that refused to settle. In the dim glow of the crackling fire near the cave entrance, shadows danced across his face, revealing the turmoil hidden behind his calm expression. The same question that Mei Hwa voiced earlier echoed again and again inside his mind, refusing to leave him in peace. “It seems the battle must begin sooner than we expected—long before Prince Xiao Yu and his forces arrive,” Fang Yun finally said, his voice low yet firm. “But if possible, we must delay direct combat for now.” His eyes were fixed on the small bonfire at the cave’s mouth, as if the flames could offer an answer he could not find within himself. He paused, then continued, “According to your estimation, when will our forces arrive here?” Wan Fenli exhaled deeply. “That… I cannot predict, Fang Yun. Wang Dong should be more familiar with matters like that.” Her voice carried uncertainty, but also trust in the man she mentio
Observing from Afar — Part II
Without warning, he reached out and gently held her hands. A warm surge of internal energy flowed from his palms into her body, slowly dispelling the cold that had seeped into her bones. “Mei,” Fang Yun continued quietly, “if I’m being honest, I feel… strangely at ease when I’m near you. If, in the end, we are not fated to be together, I hope you won’t hate me. Right now, I don’t even know what has become of the two girls waiting for me out there. If they can’t endure waiting for my—” He stopped abruptly. His eyes sharpened. Something wasn’t right. Several silhouettes were moving toward the cave entrance. “Why did you stop talking?” Mei Hwa whispered, her heart pounding as she waited for him to finish what he had wanted to say. “Don’t speak,” Fang Yun whispered back. His right hand covered her lips. “Look over there.” By the warm glow of the bonfire at the cave entrance, Fang Yun could clearly see the shapes of several men—soldiers, judging by their uniforms. “There are three
Massacre
The tense stillness of the forest night was broken only by the distant rustle of leaves and the faint murmur of soldiers preparing to move. Mei Hwa watched the shadows shifting between the trees, her expression tightening with unease.“It looks like they’re preparing to mobilize, Fang Yun,” she whispered, her voice barely louder than the wind brushing through the branches. “Do you think they intend to head toward the cave where we’ve been hiding?”“That’s very likely,” Fang Yun replied, his gaze sharp and calculating. “The reason those few soldiers returned to their comrades is clearly to report what they discovered. Once the others hear of it, they’ll descend on the cave without hesitation.”“Then let’s take them down now!” Mei Hwa replied, her tone brimming with fiery eagerness.But Fang Yun shook his head. “Not here. If we fight in this open ground, we’ll struggle to clean up their bodies afterward. We can’t risk leaving traces. We wait until they enter the deeper part of the fores
The Hao Brothers
The Next Morning…Inside his private chamber, Commander Liu Zun sat in silence, the weight of unease pressing heavily upon his chest. Dawn’s pale light slipped through the wooden lattice windows, but instead of bringing clarity, it only deepened the lines of worry on the seasoned commander’s face. Hours had passed—an entire night had slipped away—yet Han Zi, his trusted subordinate, had not returned.Han Zi was not just any soldier. He was one of Liu Zun’s most reliable field officers, a man he had entrusted with the task of investigating the disappearance of dozens of soldiers. The fact that a full day had passed without word was not merely troubling—it was alarming.A chilling intuition, sharp and unwelcome, coiled in Liu Zun’s gut.Something is wrong.Terribly wrong.His mind raced through scenario after scenario—ambush, betrayal, enemy infiltration—none of which eased the tension in his heart.“Could it be…” Liu Zun muttered under his breath, “…that enemy forces have already reach
Anticipating the Attack
A faint swarm of flies scattered into the air the moment Bao Li pulled back the cloth that had been covering the spy’s lifeless face. The sharp stench—thick, rotten, and nauseating to most—hung heavy around the corpse. Yet Hao Li did not even flinch. For a man who had spent years on blood-soaked battlefields, the smell of decay and the metallic tang of dried blood were merely familiar companions.With steady hands, Bao Li searched through the dead man’s clothing, checking every pocket and fold of fabric with the precision of someone who had done this far too many times. Hao Li stood nearby, arms crossed, his sharp eyes surveying the surroundings in case danger lurked in the shadows.“Turns out he was one of ours,” Hao Li muttered, voice low but firm. “No wonder the Commander said we hadn't received any reports from the spies these past few days.”Hao Zun furrowed his brows, disbelief tightening his expression.“Then… does that mean the other spies are already dead as well, Li’gege?”H
Body-Numbing Strike
Emperor Yan Yuan gave a slow, deliberate nod. “Regarding the security of the capital, I have entrusted everything to you. You may act freely as you see fit—just do not even think about overthrowing me.”The supreme ruler of the Dinasti Yuan burst into hearty laughter after making such a remark, a laughter that echoed through the grand hall like rolling thunder.“That is likely the only thing I could never bring myself to do, Your Majesty. From the very beginning, I swore unwavering loyalty to you. Even my life, should it be required, I will gladly risk to safeguard Your Majesty’s throne,” Liu Zun replied with firm conviction.“I believe in your loyalty, General. Now go, and handle whatever must be handled. I will take my rest for now.”Emperor Yan Yuan rose from his ornate seat. After casting one final glance at Liu Zun—his most trusted subordinate—he walked out of the hall with a calm yet imposing stride.Liu Zun lowered his head in respect after the Emperor left. His mind churned wi
Two Shields
Fang Yun, who had no chance to evade the attack, instantly summoned both the Flame Shield and the Sacred Water Shield at the same time to protect his body from the terrifying force rushing toward him.The young cultivator fully understood that the Sacred Water Shield alone would not withstand his opponent’s overwhelming power. It had already been broken once, and he had no intention of allowing the same thing to happen again. Therefore, without hesitation, he layered both shields together, merging their protective energies.A tremendous explosion erupted, tearing through the silence of the night. The blast was so violent that it echoed all the way into the cave where Fang Yun’s companions were resting. Even the stone floor beneath them trembled sharply, as though the earth itself shuddered in fear.Mei Hwa jolted awake, her heart pounding. Shock surged through her body the moment her ears clearly registered the thunderous crash outside.Moments later, Wan Fenli also snapped awake. He
MEI HWA VS HAO ZUN
Under the fading glow of the dying embers, the quiet of the night returned to the forest as Wan Fenli slipped away into the darkness.The leader of the Sect of the Sky Sword, graceful yet deadly, moved among the trees like a wisp of shadow torn from the night itself. Her steps left no sound; even the forest seemed to hold its breath as she vanished between towering trunks and dense layers of darkness.Fang Yun remained behind with Mei Hwa.He glanced at her and spoke softly, his voice unusually gentle, “Mei, get some sleep. I’ll keep watch tonight.”Mei Hwa shook her head, refusing instantly. She could not bring herself to rest while the young man beside her stayed awake alone. Something inside her ached at the thought of him guarding her without rest.“Mei,” Fang Yun repeated, even softer.His voice carried a warmth she rarely heard from him.A shiver ran through her chest.Since when did he call me like that? Why does it sound… so gentle? she wondered, suddenly losing focus.“Why ar
FANG YUN VS HAO ZUN
Hao Zun was utterly stunned by the girl’s unexpected strength. Several years ago, Mei Hwa had merely been the sheltered daughter of an emperor—someone who practiced martial arts only as a formality or elegant discipline. Yet now, after years of absence, she stood before him as a warrior capable of matching him strike for strike.I cannot underestimate her, Hao Zun admitted inwardly, for the first time feeling a flicker of caution toward her.He leapt backward, inhaling deeply to steady his breath, which had grown heavier with each exchange. Mei Hwa did the same, drawing in a slow breath as she steadied her stance. Never before had she crossed blades with someone whose abilities rivaled her own so evenly.“I will not hold back anymore, Princess,” Hao Zun declared, his voice low and booming with menace. “Live or die, I will drag you before His Majesty!”“You’ve been talking too much,” Mei Hwa retorted sharply. “Prove it.”For a brief moment, Hao Zun said nothing.A thick, smoky veil sud