All Chapters of SWORD OF FLAME: Chapter 471
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Neutral
Even though he possessed the ability to achieve a similar result to what Hao Zun had shown earlier, Fang Yun relied on an entirely different method. Instead of vanishing instantly like Hao Zun, he propelled himself forward using two advanced lightness techniques that he had mastered through years of relentless training. Hao Zun, on the other hand, truly disappeared from sight—his figure dissolving into the air only to reappear at another point in an instant.As the strongest warrior across the land of Hu, Fang Yun had confirmed this with certainty. When he fought Hao Li earlier, he had already activated the Divine Eye, yet he still failed to detect the slightest trace of Hao Li’s movement. There had been no shift, no step, not even an intention sensed through energy flow. It was as if Hao Li had simply ceased existing for a moment.“I can heal you, and I can also free you,” Fang Yun said after lowering himself into a crouch beside Hao Zun. His voice was calm but carried a weight of au
THE STORY OF HAO ZUN
“Hahaha! Your father used to say the exact same thing to me in the past. So tell me—how is Elder Hao An now?”At that question, Hao Zun lowered his head. A shadow of sorrow swept across his expression, softening the once-resolute lines on his face. He took a long breath, as though pulling words from a place he had buried for years, then began his tale.“At that time, my brother and I were probably around eight years old, Elder,” he said quietly. “On one particular night, an enormous force launched a sudden attack on the Night Mist Sect. They came in the thousands—shadowed figures moving like a tide meant to swallow everything we had ever known.”He shifted his sitting position, as if the memory itself weighed on his spine.“Before the attackers reached the inner courtyard, Father entrusted both of us to one of his most trusted disciples, the man who is now the main general of the Yuan Dynasty—Liu Zun. Father begged him to take us away and ensure our safety, even if it meant abandoning
Combined Technique
As Zhao Wen and Wang Dong spurred their horses toward the main formation, Prince Xiao Yu’s expression brightened with unmistakable relief. With a graceful yet commanding motion born from years of leadership, he lifted his right hand high into the air. Instantly, the thunderous rhythm of marching feet and galloping hooves faded into silence as his troops responded to the signal.“Your servant greets the Prince,” Wang Dong declared respectfully once he and Zhao Wen stopped before Prince Xiao Yu’s entourage, lowering his head in deep acknowledgment.“Wang, where are the others? Why have only the two of you returned?” Jian Kun asked, concern creeping into his voice.“The Princess and the others are waiting over there, Sir,” Wang Dong responded, pointing toward the concealed cavern among the sharp ridges of rock.“Why not gather at the three-way crossing?” Prince Xiao Yu asked next, puzzled by the choice.“It would be too risky to gather in an open junction, Your Highness. Allow us to guid
The Secret Passage
Now, having witnessed Fang Yun’s power firsthand, they felt even more certain that they would win the impending war.Satisfied with having successfully perfected the fusion of his two Illusion techniques, Fang YunFang Yun once again merged his seven physical forms into one. He turned around and saw dozens of people gathered, all staring at him.“So you’ve all arrived already?” Fang Yun grinned widely as he spotted the entourage led by Prince Xiao Yu, who was already present at the site.The young man walked forward to join the group, who couldn’t take their eyes off him.Prince Xiao Yu, who had been somewhat hesitant at first, now smiled broadly. He embraced Fang Yun warmly, like an old friend who hadn’t met in years.Fang Yun glanced around and noticed that over a hundred thousand troops had gathered in front of the cave.As night fell, hundreds of tents—both large and small—had been set up around the cave. Prince Xiao Yu’s tent was the largest of all. It wasn’t meant to honor the ri
The Disguise
With flickering flames dancing in his palm, Fang Yun ran swiftly through the thousand-meter-long passage. The distance, though not insignificant, was easily covered by the young man in mere moments—his agile form cutting through the darkness like a shadow in the night.When he reached the end of the passage, Fang Yun saw an iron door above his head. He climbed the iron ladder leaning against the brick wall, his hands gripping the cold rungs with steady strength.Slowly, he pushed against the rusted iron door. Using just a fraction of his power, it swung open gently, making barely a sound.The stench of horse dung hit his nose immediately. It turned out the secret passage’s door was hidden beneath a pile of manure, right next to the stables.“No wonder it was so heavy,” Fang Yun muttered, wincing as he brushed dirt from his sleeves. Quickly, he leaped up and pulled the iron door closed again, moving with such care that not even a single clink of metal echoed through the night.After sc
Emptying the Food Warehouse
At the same moment, the two unconscious soldiers began to wake up. Liu Zun walked over to them and asked, his voice sharp with urgency, “Tell me—who did this, and how many of them were there?”“Only one person, Grand Commander. And they were wearing a soldier’s uniform just like us,” replied one of the soldiers, still rubbing the sleep from his eyes.“How could it be only one person?!” Liu Zun’s anger flared up instantly, his face turning red with fury.“I’m not lying, Sir. All we saw was one person, dressed exactly like we are,” the soldier repeated, his voice trembling slightly.Liu Zun furrowed his brow so deeply that wrinkles formed across his forehead. His mind was tangled with confusion over the strange incident that had just unfolded in the food warehouse. In his calculations, it would take at least a dozen people to carry away such a huge amount of food.“This is truly bizarre,” he muttered under his breath.“Forgive me, Sir. It’s even stranger—their two bodies were piled up b
Emperor Yan Yuan's Decree
:On the other hand, he also thought that what the emperor had commanded was indeed necessary to sustain the unbearable pangs of hunger that gnawed at the people’s bellies.“Your Majesty, if we only ask for something without giving anything in return, the people will grow to resent us,” he said, his voice laced with quiet concern that echoed softly in the grand hall’s high ceilings.“Then what do you suggest?” Emperor Yan Yuan asked, his eyes narrowing as he leaned back in his gilded throne, fingers steepled beneath his chin.“We could use the imperial treasury’s gold to buy food supplies directly from them,” Liu Zun proposed, hoping his words would reach the emperor’s more reasonable side.“Unnecessary! What is the point of me being emperor if my people refuse to obey my orders? Command the soldiers now to carry out my decree!” Emperor Yan Yuan roared, his voice booming off the marble walls and making the torches flicker wildly.“But, Your Majesty, the people may no longer hold you i
What's at the crossroads?
His cold demeanor left Mei Hwa frozen in place, her brow furrowed in confusion. It was not like Fang Yun to be so distant with her. She even had to run a little to catch up with him, her footsteps light on the grassy ground.“Why are you being so cold to me? Did I do something wrong, or are you having trouble with something?” Mei Hwa asked, her voice filled with curiosity and a hint of hurt.Fang Yun stopped and looked at the beautiful girl before him. For a moment, a small smile touched his lips, then he turned and continued walking, his pace unchanged.Her curiosity burning brighter than ever, Mei Hwa chased after him again, repeating the same question with a sense of urgency.“You did nothing wrong, Mei. I just woke up, so my mind hasn’t fully cleared yet,” Fang Yun replied, his words a weak excuse that even he did not believe.Though she was not satisfied with his answer, Mei Hwa could not continue her questions, for they had already reached the entrance of the tent.Inside, Fang
Explanation About Fang Yun
Fang Yun and Mei Hwa leaped high into the treetops, their bodies moving with the grace and lightness of seasoned warriors. Through the dimming light, the pair caught a faint glimpse of a group of people walking toward them, their figures casting long shadows on the dirt path below.“Who are they, Mei?” Fang Yun asked, his eyes narrowing as he stared intently at the hundreds of figures approaching. The near-darkness made it hard for him to make out their faces clearly, but he could sense the weariness in their steps.“I don’t know, Fang Yun. Let’s just wait and see. But from their clothes—and the number of women and children with them—they look like people from the capital. The direction they’re coming from leads straight there,” Mei Hwa replied, her gaze also fixed on the group, her brow furrowed with curiosity and concern.It didn’t take long for the hundreds of people, driven out of the capital, to reach the crossroads. Their feet were covered in dust, their faces pale with hunger a
Liu Zun’s Anxiety
“No wonder I never knew the limits of his power. So he really is…” Wei Ho’s words suddenly trailed off as a soldier walked into the tent, interrupting his train of thought.“Your Highness, forgive the intrusion. I come with a report. A hundred meters from here, there’s a group led by the princess and Lord Fang Yun,” the soldier announced, bowing deeply as he spoke.“Very well, soldier. You may leave,” Prince Xiao Yu replied, his eyes lighting up with curiosity.“Could that be what Fang Yun meant by the task from Xiao Tian?” Wan Fenli asked quietly, his brow furrowed in thought.“It’s possible, Master. Fang Yun didn’t say what task he was sent to do,” Zhao Wen (Mahesa) answered, his gaze fixed on the tent entrance.“I’ll go out first, masters.” Prince Xiao Yu stood up and walked toward the exit, eager to see who Fang Yun and Mei Hwa had brought with them.Wan Fenli and Zhao Wen followed him out. They too were curious about the task Fang Yun had just completed, wondering what could have