Lore Phantom Blade Zero: Surat, Catatan & Buku

Fragments of the Mandate

18 halaman · Weeping Creek Valley, Crimson Forest, Pangzhen

The banners of the Mandate still snap in the wind above the high platform. But where have those countless righteous warriors, once burning with conviction beneath them, scattered and drifted away to now?

1. 1Injury Records of Mandate DisciplesMeng Jian Left arm struck by an axe blade, with severe bone fractures and persistent bleeding. Nie Chang'an Vacant expression and confused speech,…
2. 2Inventory ReportOnly three days' worth of rations remain. The supplies requested last month still haven't arrived, and complaints of hunger and exhaustion can now be…
3. 3Battle ReportReport From the South Entrance: The Pillars of Kunlun continue to claim victories against the enemy. As of now, the Maskwalker army north of the…
4. 4Garrison Log[Day 342] Dayong's right arm... there was no saving it. He dropped to his knees and begged us to let him try Transcension. None of us could bear to…
5. 5A Wulin Fighter's PledgeBig Brother, I heard about it! Those three heroes of Kunlun are leading you all in giving the Maskwalkers a real beating! I haven't spent the last…
6. 6Reply to a Request for AidTo Sect Leader Bi of the Baishan Sect, I have long heard of the Baishan Sect's deep foundations and abundance of talent. Who would have thought it…
7. 7The Mandate's DecreeTo all fellow members of the righteous path, Hold fast to the righteous path and stand united. Strike with the force of thunder, and carry out…
8. 8List of the FallenHu Chengze: A brave fighter from Ye Town. He led his group in breaking free of an enemy encirclement and died valiantly in the charge. Chai Darui:…
9. 9Mandate Military PledgeWe hereby swear in the name of the righteous path: we will hold the western stretch of the Main Road and let no one come to harm. Should we fail in…
10. 10Memories of Xie Yuan IMy master, Xie Huichun, was the heir to the Xie clan's martial arts, but to him, saving lives and healing the wounded carried far greater meaning…
11. 11Memories of Xie Yuan IIDid Zhuxie Zhenren really save my master... He's not the same anymore... He didn't kill those villagers, but instead he made them into... Their…
12. 12Letter with Messy HandwritingLong ago, I let the wolf into our midst, bringing untold suffering upon the people. That sin is mine to bear. Now the "Perfect Transcension" courses…
13. 13A Father's LetterSon: You unfilial child, it has been so long since you last sent word! Lately, the heroic deeds of the Three Heroes of Kunlun have spread throughout…
14. 14One-Eyed Archer's Final LetterMy little girl, I go now to certain death without regret. My only sorrow is that I will never see you come of age. These are dangerous times, and…
15. 15Bloodstained DiaryThe cave is heavily guarded. Without reinforcements, I fear we cannot rescue our captured comrades... We managed to seize a letter from the enemy,…
16. 16Urgent DispatchSenior Brother Wenjie, The captain refused to drink the immortal dew. He has changed completely, intoxicated by that inhuman power... This…
17. 17The Lift Lever Has Been StolenHuangxing's personal guards came to seize the lift switch, only for the madwoman Kui Yanyan to charge in. This Maskwalker is notorious for setting up…
18. 18Mountain Closure DecreeSpoiler

Reflections

18 halaman · Weeping Creek Valley, Crimson Forest, Village of Lu

The Thinker traveled throughout the Wulin, showing no bias and overlooking nothing, not even the smallest nameless sect. And when he departed as suddenly as he came, every mystery and every sect's hidden foundation had been recorded in this volume.

1. 1The Phantom World's WulinThe Phantom World meets a boundless sea to the east and fields of snow and glacial ice to the north; a vast desert borders it to the west, and…
2. 2The MandateA vast alliance made up of major sects in the Wulin. The Lóng Clan, at the time the ruling power of the Wulin, united eighteen major sects to form…
3. 3PangzhenAn eastern town that prospered on chilled wine. It is home to many taverns and restaurants, with pleasant scenery and local customs. Wealthy…
4. 4Outposts, Rare Places of RestWhen the "Maskwalker" uprising first broke out, the Mandate established outposts across the Wulin, giving weary wanderers, merchants, and travelers a…
5. 5Sha-Chi Tower RuinsAfter the fall of the Eleven, all the Sha-Chi Transcension Towers used to create Maskwalkers were destroyed. Only the furnaces within remained. With…
6. 6What's Sealed Within the Lóng Pillar?The Lóng Pillar in this valley may seem close at hand, but you'll have to pass through a mountain cave to reach it. Long ago, Illusionists of the…
7. 7The DiscordanceThe Discordance is a realm apart, where time and space operate by different rules from those of the Waking Realm. As countless Illusionists of the…
8. 8Crimson ForestThe Crimson Forest was once a land of deep green. Two years ago, the Pillars of Kunlun led the Mandate in an ambush against the Maskwalkers here. The…
9. 9Who Is Quick Hand Zhang?There was once a legendary wanderer who roamed the Wulin, assuming countless forms until none could tell the real from the false. He even had several…
10. 10The Baishan SectFounded several centuries ago, the Baishan Sect was once one of the great sects of the Wulin and a pillar of the righteous path. That changed at a…
11. 11A Mirrorwood JournalI strayed deep into the woods while wandering alone today. A thick haze rolled in and swallowed every direction, and then an ancient banyan stood…
12. 12Village of LuNestled between the mountains and the water, the Village of Lu lies close to Pangzhen. Years ago, smugglers secretly dug a tunnel between the village…
13. 13The Lóng ClanThe Lóng Clan stood at the head of the Mandate and was widely regarded as the foremost family in the Wulin. The clan began as merchants, gradually…
14. 14The Bastion of MóThe Bastion of Mó was once the only outlaw power in the Wulin capable of rivaling the Lóng Clan. The Bastion's forebears became embroiled in a feud…
15. 15Pavilion of KnowledgeThe Pavilion of Knowledge is the martial world's foremost source of information, with more than fifty branches scattered across the Phantom World.…
16. 16Damaged "Mountain Path Map"(A simple sketch, drawn in rough strokes. The Lady's Temple is specially marked. It is about two incense sticks' journey away.)
17. 17Six Sights of MeiguA hundred years ago, armies clashed fiercely here, leaving white bones sunk into the mud. Years later, fishermen found the carp in these waters…
18. 18Soulrend Mountain GazetteerSpoiler

People of Pangzhen

17 halaman · Pangzhen, Mountain of Imprisonment, Meigu Lake

It feels like only yesterday. Carts and horses streamed endlessly through the streets, vendors called out over the strains of opera from the stage, and all of it dissolved into the thunder of gongs, drums, and firecrackers. The noise drowned out the cries…

1. 1An Ignored PleaMy husband, Pang San, left to undergo Heart Displacement Art in exchange for money, but hasn't come home since. Our little boy went to look for him,…
2. 2Signed ContractI, Pang Ping, volunteer to undergo Heart Displacement for twenty taels of silver. This contract serves as proof of my agreement. [The name and red…
3. 3A Hastily Written Letter in Blood... took my father into... the Mirage Estate... Save him... report it to the officials... Pang Su
4. 4Unsent LetterBrother, read quickly... The backstreets... a plague... people have lost their minds, muttering nonsense... Wulin fighters... have been alerted...…
5. 5Tavern's LedgerSecond Moon Received eight catties of wine starter. Sold sixty jars of chilled wine and thirty-nine jars of assorted wine. Third Moon Received five…
6. 6To Dad, Chang QingDad, I've learned to write! My teacher says my writing is very good! Grandma keeps asking me who Chang Qing is. I tell her Chang Qing is dad, our…
7. 7An Old Friend’s Final LetterShun: It seems my life will end at the hands of the Maskwalkers. What I cannot bear to leave behind now are Miao, Xin, and Ru. Their mother died when…
8. 8Page from a DiaryTwenty-Eighth, Night The night watchman was singing a nursery rhyme... It was clearly an old man’s voice, yet the tune sounded like something only a…
9. 9Signed DeedI, Li, hereby sell one ancestral home in Pangzhen, three acres of farmland in the backstreets, and my dowry items, including a red willowwood chest,…
10. 10Apology LetterBrother, Everything I said that day was just in anger. How could you really take it to heart and not send a word for over half a year? The New Year…
11. 11Patient RecordPatient was in good health prior to onset. Developed a strange illness after drinking well water. Mental clarity gradually declined, with symptoms…
12. 12[Fragment of a Play] Fighter's VerseOnce, my comrades and I walked the righteous path. But when Pangzhen purged evil, everything changed. A play and a beauty's charm led me astray. I…
13. 13[Fragment of a Play] Female Lead's VerseBehold, five-colored light that pierces the heavens, Its endless changes leave all amazed. Such peerless arts are rare in this world; I wish to learn…
14. 14Diary with Delicate HandwritingFifth Day — Light Rain Brother Xu came to see me, and Father caught us. I only meant to stop Father... but he fell to the ground covered in blood...…
15. 15Scrawled Diary...The young beauty from the Wang family really is pretty, but she is not very cooperative. The Zhang girl is much easier to fool. Make up a few…
16. 16An Elegant InvitationYou are respectfully invited to honor the Meigu Song House with your presence: Your seat awaits in [Celestial Hall No. 1 · Pavilion of Wondrous…
17. 17Letter to Master MingHonored Master Ming, I have long heard how heavily official duties weigh upon you. Might you have a moment of leisure in the near future? A new song…

Wulin Tales

16 halaman · Weeping Creek Valley, Village of Lu, Crimson Forest

Every commission taken on the road, every matter investigated in secret, and several mysteries of the martial world that no one else cared to pursue are recorded here. If a strange case ever leaves you unsure where to begin, try looking through these old…

1. 1Captain Chen Zhu's Secret LetterThere's a rampaging Maskwalker wreaking havoc in the Creek Valley. It wields a broken, rusted blade and is exceptionally vicious. Anyone cut by the…
2. 2Written OrderLieutenant Fu, Regarding the matter you raised before, I set it aside for the time being, fearing that pursuing it would only create further…
3. 3Yu'er's Medicinal Recipe[Blemish Goldweed] They say it grows outside of Lóng lairs, but I've never seen one of those. They tend to grow along streambanks as well.…
4. 4The Lóng Clan Scholar's Testament.................. The Lóng Pillars now stand across the land, yet the burden of this duty is immense, and I dare not neglect it even for a moment. I…
5. 5Bai Chilian's NotesPipa Head: Last seen in Village of Lu. Pipa Backplate: The Mandate took it to their base camp in the Northeastern part of the forest. Pipa Strings:…
6. 6Record of the Missing ThievesZhou the "Lean Monkey" Was chased by the bandit chief near the long suspension bridge. He seems to be hiding in a nearby cave occupied by a notorious…
7. 7Blood Letter from the Nimble ThiefI was somebody once. At thirteen, I stole a landowner's jade belt. At seventeen, I lifted the account book of a Mandate sect leader... Then one day,…
8. 8Wanted: Four Maskwalker LeadersHua Qianxiao The Sword Fanatic. Formerly the leader of a Daoist sect, he drinks heavily and wields a five-foot-long sword, specializing in Drunken…
9. 9Songstress Puppet's LetterMy dear Pei, Was I not spoiled into such willfulness by your own affection? How can you now be so heartless as to turn around and lay all the blame…
10. 10Abandoned Puppet's LetterWe have to go... Master Dusk did not do it himself... He summoned a Reflection. It looks just like him, but both its eyes are red... It helps him and…
11. 11The Lady's Request"...you... the square stone... caught within the net... ...offer it unto me... I, whose origin lies beyond the heavens... ...bring it swiftly... west…
12. 12For XiuMy dear sister Xiu, The thought of what you have suffered cuts your brother to the heart. Enclosed with this letter is sacred Soul Displacement…
13. 13Xue's Item ListBroken Iron Sword It's Master Liu's sword! He always looks angry, but he's actually a nice person! Heroine's Hairpin This is Sister Wan's favorite…
14. 14Ledger of AtonementFang Li, villager. Beheaded. Final words: "I-I never did anything to you, did I?" Old Ku, physician. Beheaded. "You need to take better care of…
15. 15Letter to Yu LingYu Ling, It was I who was useless... If there is another life, may I become a hero, fearless even in a hundred deaths, asking only to protect you...…
16. 16Lu Sanqian's Final Letter: for JieyuanMy son Jieyuan, I know you resent that the Lu ancestral hall, which stood for a hundred years, was converted into a shrine to the Lady. But this is a…

Thread-Binding Sect

13 halaman · Village of Lu, Crimson Forest, Mandate Encampment

That long-vanished sect from beyond the pass has returned, bringing the "Soul Displacement Art" with it and stirring the Wulin into turmoil once more.

1. 1Soul Displacement PuppetsThe Thread-Binding Sect can use the Soul Displacement Art to extract part of a living person's consciousness and bind it to a puppet. This allows the…
2. 2Notes on Phantom ArtsAt a remote frontier beyond the pass, there was once a sect whose disciples died one after another. The dead were found with their organs ruptured…
3. 3Illustrated Flora of the Foreign Lands[Pearlgrass] Warm in nature and pungent in flavor. Can be used to make poisons that cause flesh to decay, along with numbness and burning pain.…
4. 4A Survey of the Foreign SectsIn years past, many sects flourished beyond the Pass, but none was more notorious than the Thread-Binding Sect, whose leader, the "Twisted Master,"…
5. 5Puppet Base Construction NotesThis tunnel was once used by thieves as a hideout and escape route. Now that it is to be converted into a puppet-manufacturing base, its secrecy and…
6. 6The Sevenfold Medicinal JournalThe Foreign Sects primarily use Sevenfold weed as the main catalyst for their medicines, most of which have "Sevenfold" appended to the front of…
7. 7[Puppet Base Ledger] First Experimental BaseNinth Day of the Third Moon. Jingzhe. Cleared the Smuggler's Tunnel. Captured the leaders "Ghost Eye" Zhang Chengwu and "Nightwalker" Li Silian…
8. 8[Puppet Base Ledger] ExpansionSixteenth Day of the Winter Month. Xiaoxue. The experiments continue to expand. All villagers of Lu have now been turned into puppets, and the Soul…
9. 9The Silence Poison and Still Poison RecordWe have confirmed that the Viper of the Seven Venmons possesses two signature poisons. The first is Silence Poison. Highly toxic, colorless, and…
10. 10Record of the Sevenfold AntidoteWe have confirmed that the Herald Leng Tu developed the Sevenfold Antidote, which can neutralize both Silence Poison and Still Poison. Another…
11. 11Soul Displacement Powder FormulaMain ingredients: Biota seeds, three measures Fo-ti vine, half a measure Cinnabar... Silkworm waste... Supplemental ingredients: White peony root...…
12. 12The Thread-Binding Sect's Soul Displacement ArtProcedure: Use Soul Displacement Powder to separate a living being’s soul from its body. Then force the disembodied soul through a path into the…
13. 13Batch 79: Discarded Items791: Wudang Sect, Guan Yuexia, stabilized degradation. 792: Kunlun Sect, Chen Jing, reduced self-destructive tendencies. 793: Baishan Sect, Bi…

The Herald

12 halaman · Village of Lu, Mandate Encampment, Mirage Estate

In the eastern Wulin, the Thread-Binding Sect answers to the Herald. Yet the title "Herald" itself seems to imply an envoy acting on behalf of The Merciful Lady of the Blossom Veil.

1. 1Letter to the High ElderMost Esteemed High Elder, In response to your inquiry, I have completed Number Ninety-Nine. From now on, it will provide passage to the Heart of the…
2. 2Unfinished "Scripture of the Lady"This scripture is intended to proclaim the boundless grace of the Lady, enlighten the ignorant villagers, and ease their fears over the strange…
3. 3Thread-Binding Sect Member's LetterTo the Herald, In accordance with your order, all combat-ready puppets have been handed over to the Order. Chi Shao of the Thread-Binding Sect
4. 4Letter from the High ElderHerald, I am pleased to hear that research on "Puppet Zero" and the "Perfect Yin Vessel" is progressing well. However, I fear a traitor may be at…
5. 5Secret Report on DuskTo the Master Herald, Village of Lu has now been completely sealed off. We are certain to capture Dusk and recover the missing item! (A strange seal…
6. 6Puppet Mute's Blueprint(A puppet with no tongue. "Mute" appears to be its name. Beside it is a separately marked "tongue," with two short lines written underneath.) It is…
7. 7Rules of the Radiant Heart Workshop1. Anyone entering the Radiant Heart workshop must take one dose of the specially prepared Still Poison. The medicine is mild. It merely leaves the…
8. 8Unsent LetterMaster Bai, Thanks to your ingenious assistance, the Lady's sacred vessel is nearing completion through the techniques developed for Vessel Zero.…
9. 9Report from Leng Tu's Trusted AgentSpoiler
10. 10PetCompared to those discarded test subjects, it prefers the taste of Wulin martial artists. Whatever it gets its hands on, it tries to fuse into its…
11. 11Fragment with Three HandwritingsSpoiler
12. 12Research Notes on YucongSpoiler

Investigating the Villagers' Belongings

10 halaman · Weeping Creek Valley, Crimson Forest, Village of Lu

A few crumpled pages scattered through the countryside, preserving the days they endured through gritted teeth, and proof that they, too, once fought hard to make a life in this world.

1. 1Abandoned Land DeedSeller: Wu Guangyao, a farmer of the Creek Valley. Those Maskwalkers ravaged my home and family, leaving only three survivors out of nine. Our…
2. 2Farmer's Loan ReceiptBorrower Wu Tieshan, a farmer of the Creek Valley, hereby borrows thirty taels of silver from Master Wang. The full amount will be used to forge…
3. 3Village Advisory NoticeTo all the good people of the Creek Valley: Please remain calm. Focus on creating barricades with whatever you have and keep watch at night. Once the…
4. 4Missing ChildUrgent: missing child. Reward of five bushels of grain! Wu Xiaoman, male, six years old, round-faced. He went missing at dusk on the 25th of the…
5. 5Mingyuan's Letter to His UncleDearest Uncle, A strange sleeping sickness has recently broken out in Pangzhen. My father and mother seem to have been affected as well, growing more…
6. 6Orders to Protect the Young LadyLin Feng, my trusted retainer, This marriage alliance with the Xu family concerns both the honor of the Fan Clan and my daughter's future. I hereby…
7. 7Well Closure NoticeTo all villagers: Anyone who disturbs the evil within the well will not only bring calamity upon the village, but also betray the divine grace of the…
8. 8[Diary of a Villager Who Stayed] Mid-AutumnNo one's in the mood to admire the moon anymore. We're all just waiting for the missing to come home. Old Man Jiu did, but he's not himself anymore.…
9. 9[Diary of a Villager Who Stayed] Frost DescentThat Wooden Puppet is knocking again. It keeps using Mother's voice and asking, "My child, are you feeling better?" I want to go outside and get some…
10. 10Funeral RegisterThe deceased, Lu Sanjin, was a respected elder of the village. On the third night of the wake, a procession of Wooden Puppet children suddenly…

Mystery of the Lady

10 halaman · Village of Lu, Pangzhen, Mountain of Imprisonment

Are their faces veiled in blossoms to welcome the Lady into the mortal realm, or simply to keep her worshippers from seeing the truth?

1. 1The Lady's EdictThe Merciful Lady of the Blossom Veil Shall descend from Her lotus throne in the Pure Land And reveal Her divine presence in this troubled mortal…
2. 2Ritual Notice: How to Meet the LadyFirst, bind the flowers. Prepare three chi of clean red cloth, about a palm's width across, and knot it into a dense cluster of blossoms. Next, veil…
3. 3[the Lady’s Sacred Scroll] I: Pang Sheng Meets the LadyThe Lady of the Veil is a divine spirit of great compassion, bringing relief to the suffering of the world. Her emissary, the Herald, often ties red…
4. 4[the Lady’s Sacred Scroll] II: the Wooden Man’s HeartFortune and misfortune go hand in hand, and what reaches its height must one day decline. One day, Pang Sheng was matching skills with a Wulin…
5. 5Statement of FaithThe Merciful Lady of the Veil cleanses all sin. Those who seek absolution and long life must be sincere of heart and steadfast in prayer and praise.…
6. 6Fragment of an Illusionist's NotesToo late, too late! The High Elder has sealed the ruins with a mirror. None may enter without a token! We linger outside, fearing we have already…
7. 7The High Elder's DecreeHear my command, disciples, Once, a sacred vessel bore us across the sea of suffering and through the mists of delusion, coming to rest upon this…
8. 8Scrawled NoteAll have gone mad in their devotion to the Lady. Those who defy her, those who keep silent, all are slaughtered... No, no... Falsehood! Lies!…
9. 9Image of the Lady's True FormSpoiler
10. 10Star ChartSpoiler

Fragments of the Blackwater Crew

9 halaman · Meigu Lake

There was once a waterborne crew on Meigu Lake that cared nothing for a newcomer's name or past. A person was judged only by their skill on the water and the size of their catch. And if some weary, down-on-their-luck soul happened to drift this way, they…

1. 1Proclamation Against EnemiesMaskwalkers assail Meigu Village; Heroes gather to strike the villains down. Sweep away evil and cleanse Heaven and Earth; Uphold the Wulin and…
2. 2[Memoirs of Tingshui] I: the DuelFor twenty years, with blade in hand, I never lost a martial contest. Then I met an iron-masked man who called himself a Transcended. In only three…
3. 3[Memoirs of Tingshui] II: Glimpse of HopeDrunk, I fell into the water and was hauled back up in someone's net. Seven or eight noisy fishermen crowded around me. Some laughed, some complained…
4. 4[Memoirs of Tingshui] III: Winning and LosingThe brothers of the Blackwater Crew included former bandits, retired escorts, and ordinary fishermen. They taught me to knot nets, read the water,…
5. 5Blackwater Crew Martial InvitationFellow wanderers of the Wulin, heroes from across the land! Today is the birthday of You Loong, leader of the Blackwater Crew! Even setting the…
6. 6Blackwater Crew Ledger[Crew Assets] -About a mile of water in eastern Meigu... No! The entire Meigu Lake!!! -Eighteen fishing boats of various sizes, plus assorted fishing…
7. 7Fragment of a Travel Journal...Everyone in this village is a strong swimmer. Even the little children, who can scarcely run, already know how to dive and hold their breath...…
8. 8Heavily Annotated Map[A layout of a row of dilapidated huts, marked with an "X"] (A small note appears underneath:) No survivors found. [An otherwise unremarkable stretch…
9. 9Stranded Paper Boat(Unfolding the paper boat reveals several crooked lines of writing, apparently made by a child still learning their characters.) There are so many…

Pillars of Kunlun

9 halaman · Mandate Encampment, Weeping Creek Valley, Village of Lu

Even now, the name of the Pillars of Kunlun still carries great renown throughout the Wulin. As though the more often their deeds are told, and the farther their legend spreads, the longer the glory of those bygone days might endure, and the longer this…

1. 1Who Are the Pillars of Kunlun?Senior Sister Yuyin, Second Brother Huangxing, and Junior Brother Moji of the Kunlun Sect are known together as the Three Pillars of Kunlun. The…
2. 2Comments on the Pillars of KunlunMaster Yuyin is renowned for both her exceptional martial prowess and her noble character. She also possesses a gentle and compassionate heart, and…
3. 3Joint Operation PlanThe Village of Lu has now been occupied by Maskwalkers, though some villagers are still hiding in cellars and abandoned houses. The Maskwalkers are…
4. 4Mandate DecreeTo all fellow of the Wulin: The Maskwalkers have ravaged the eastern lands, bringing suffering to countless lives. Their crimes are beyond measure,…
5. 5Map of the Mandate's Encampment Defenses[This appears to be a diagram detailing the Mandate Encampment's meticulously planned defenses. Defensive fortifications are arranged along both…
6. 6Letter to the Six SectsWith the Maskwalkers running rampant and the Wulin hanging by a thread, we six sects, long its mainstay, must set aside our sectarian differences,…
7. 7Notes on a Music ScoreI happened upon an incomplete score left by those who came before. Its slow passages are plaintive, almost like weeping. Yet the Wulin is free and…
8. 8A Disciple's LetterTo our Esteemed Master, We have laid out defenses in and around the main camp. Please, Master, do not be distracted or worry about matters in the…
9. 9Call to ArmsThe three of us owe everything to our sect's teachings and the hopes placed in us by the righteous path. We are equally moved by the united efforts…

Prayers and Vows

9 halaman · Village of Lu, Mountain of Imprisonment

Countless voices, countless wishes. Who knows which of them the Lady of the Veil has truly heard? And has anyone ever had their wish granted, then returned to redeem their vows?

1. 1Prayer to the LadyI have spent half my life living by the blade. If death comes for me, I have no regrets. But my elder brother treated me as his own kin and saved me…
2. 2Zhou Chuan's PrayerMay the Lady hear my prayer: I, your disciple Zhou Chuan of Pangzhen, humbly petition you. My mother has been ill for a long time, sleeping without…
3. 3Li Yaomei's PrayerLady, please watch over us. The lake no longer rises and falls as it should, making it terribly difficult to cast our nets. There is constant…
4. 4Wang Yiren's PrayerMay the divine hear my prayer: I, your disciple Yiren, recently met Jingru, daughter of the Pang family. She is graceful, virtuous, and from a…
5. 5The Unworthy Lu Sanqian's PrayerMay the great and merciful Lady hear my prayer: Lu Sanqian, sixteenth-generation descendant of the Lu family, bows before you. Our ancestors acted…
6. 6Prayer Defaced by the Wudang SectBrother Chen, How can those of us who follow the righteous path pray for blessings from a wicked cult? Try to draw me into this faith again, and do…
7. 7Nameless PrayerSo my enemies cannot find me, I will leave no name. Lady, I ask for neither fame nor wealth. I ask only that you cleanse me of my guilt, free me from…
8. 8Sect of the Scarlet Knife's PrayerI, Han Yidao of the Scarlet Knife Sect, have come to burn incense and make my petition. The Order destroyed my altar, stole my offerings, and even…
9. 9Prayer of Chen Hutou, Sky-Thunder SectI'm Chen Hutou of the Sky-Thunder Sect. I don't put much faith in ghosts, gods, immortals, or fiends. I believe in the bombs in my hands and the…

The Order

9 halaman · Crimson Forest, Village of Lu, Pangzhen

The Order is the Order. It has no other name. The Order is neither good nor evil. It exists only to enforce the "Rules" it recognizes. Once a person enters the Order, they shall never leave. Should anyone flee of their own accord, the Order shall not permit…

1. 1The OrderThe Order is simply the Order. It has no other name. The Order kills those no one else can kill. It saves those no one else can save. The Order…
2. 2Shadow Sovereign and Shadow Edicts[Shadow Sovereign: Mu Tianmiao] Founder of the Order. A peerless martial artist, and a keener judge of men still. Over forty years under his…
3. 3The Envoys of the Order[Lei Dang] Soul's former partner. Straightforward, steadfast, and fiercely loyal. After losing his right arm years ago, he fitted himself with a…
4. 4The ElevenMany years ago, masters from every corner of the Wulin flocked to Soulrend Cliff to view a surviving fragment of the Celestial Tome. There, maddened…
5. 5Engine Boats and DocksThe Servant's "Engine Workshop" has developed many devices for the Order that make travel easier. The Engine Boat is one such creation, powered by…
6. 6The Fall of the Lóng and MóMore than thirty years ago, the Order worked from both inside and out with the Lóng Clan to launch an all-out siege on the Bastion of Mó and destroy…
7. 7Shadow Wardens and the MindsealThe secret operatives trained by the Order are called Shadow Wardens. Using a "Mindseal"—driving a single directive into their minds like a wedge,…
8. 8The Secret TavernCommissions for the Order make their way across the Wulin through this network of unassuming Taverns, though few are deemed worthy of the Order's…
9. 9The Four Serpent HousesGreen Serpent House, located in the back streets of Pangzhen, specializes in reproducing many secret medicines of the Wulin. Red Serpent House, north…

Disciples of Moji

8 halaman · Mandate Encampment

Among them, some owe their lives to his kindness and have never forgotten the debt. Some were guided back from the wrong path. Some came seeking instruction and ultimately inherited his true teachings. Others came to understand his greater ideals and learned…

1. 1Secret Letter for QianqianTo Junior Sister Qianqian, Leave as soon as you get this letter! Master Moji will come back safely. Take care of yourself, and don't do anything…
2. 2Martial Arts InquiryMaster, A few days ago, I saw you practicing with a tea branch. The leaves fell within inches of you, yet not one touched your robes. In that moment,…
3. 3Invitation to Baby's First CelebrationTo my Esteemed Master, How have you been? I still remember when you generously promised in the past, agreeing that if I ever had a son, you would…
4. 4Letter of Poetic ExchangeMaster Moji, I am grateful for your kindness in allowing me to read your collection of poems. While reading your piece "Viewing Clouds from the…
5. 5Incomplete Musings on the SwordWhen one wields the sword, they do so to end conflict. The sword is a reflection of the Self. To practice martial arts is to face the unknowns of the…
6. 6A Nosy Disciple's Last WordsMaster Yuyin has been missing since our joint mission with the Order, and Masters Huangxing and Moji are now leading the camp together. But I learned…
7. 7Zhao Di's LetterBrother Meng, Everyone at base camp is shaken by Master Moji's sudden disappearance. We can only suspect Huangxing has secretly killed his brother,…
8. 8Zhao Di's Resistance DeclarationHuangxing claims the title of a Pillar of Kunlun, yet he is a traitor to the Mandate! Under the guise of "Perfect Transcension," he practices the…

Mystery of Transcension

8 halaman · Weeping Creek Valley, Pangzhen, Mandate Encampment

Alongside the Eleven, a technique known as "Transcension" spread chaos throughout the Wulin. It can greatly enhance one's combat prowess, but at a terrible cost, reducing its victims to walking corpses driven by Sha-Chi. No one is immune.

1. 1What Is Sha-Chi?Sha-Chi is the foundation of all martial arts. It is born from the countless bonds and grudges, loves and hatreds, joys and angers of human life.…
2. 2TranscensionTranscension involves implanting a Sha-Chi generating device into the body, along with a degree of physical modification. This allows artificial…
3. 3Engine ArtEngine Art is the practice of using combustible fuel in place of Sha-Chi to power mechanisms, gears, and other mechanical constructs. Many Engine Art…
4. 4Primal Stone Records: Perfect Transcension... Devices crafted from Primal Stone: fewer than 20% showed reduced Sha-Chi fluctuations. Preliminary internal consumption trials showed initial…
5. 5Instructions for the Sha-Chi FurnaceIf furnace water burns the skin, cut away all affected flesh immediately. Do not take chances. Sha-Chi corrodes the lungs. Prolonged exposure is…
6. 6Sha-Chi Tower Investigation Report......The furnace has gone cold. Slag and debris have accumulated inside, with no trace of Primal Stone remaining...... Sha-Chi surges are becoming…
7. 7Notes on the Heart MeridianThe heart is the root of life. Transcension is a masterful combination of Martial, Esoteric, and Engine Arts. The Sha-Chi can be guided through the…
8. 8A Page from a Healer's JournalBaishan Sister Wen has always been a gentle soul, but she's completely different since undergoing Perfect Transcension. Now she's prone to violent…

The "Four Axes" Case Files

8 halaman · Weeping Creek Valley

Letters, final testaments, notes, manuscripts... anything connected to the secrets behind the "Four Axes" can be gathered in this volume. Scattered traces and hidden threads intertwine, each lending credence to the others, until together they reveal the truth…

1. 1The Axemaster's Final RequestTo hell with the Nine Heavenly Thrones! That old bastard Ming is a beast in human skin! We caught him violating and killing a woman, and he twisted…
2. 2The Four Axes Rebellion: CalamityThose heretics have more backbone than I expected. Fourth Axe had eight teeth pulled and was put through torture time and again, yet he still refused…
3. 3The Four Axes Rebellion: ChaosSecond Axe was put on trial today, and he revealed quite the shocking scandal! Eleven years ago, Master Ming tried to violate and kill a woman, only…
4. 4The Four Axes Rebellion: ConfusionThe scouts report that Axemaster Peng Meng has holed up in a remote area and undergone a crude form of Transcension using abandoned equipment. He's…
5. 5Gu Lingran's Letter to Sect Leader MingTo the Honorable Sect Leader Ming, The Four Axes are bloodthirsty by nature and pose a grave threat to the Wulin! I propose sending them a letter…
6. 6Captain Wu's Final LetterTo the Nine Elders of the Mandate, When the Maskwalkers attacked, we should have devoted ourselves to resisting them with all our strength. Yet,…
7. 7Strategist Xu Feng's Secret LetterTo Esteemed Master Gu, Yuyin of Kunlun is now missing, while discord has arisen between Huangxing and Moji. The forces under their command are…
8. 8Response from Sect Leader MingNephew Gu, You have always acted with decisiveness. I trust that you will handle the matter of the Four Axes with due care and uphold the dignity of…

Hua the Bride

7 halaman · Weeping Creek Valley

The one she was waiting for never came. Instead came news of his death, and a simple-minded groom. She lulled the fool to sleep, then reached for the knife hidden beneath her dowry chest... She had heard of a way to bring the dead back.

1. 1The Matchmaker's AdviceMaster Li has only one son, now twenty-three years old. He is good-natured, strong and healthy, and blessed with an astonishing appetite few could…
2. 2A Reply from Hua's FatherMy eternal gratitude to you for the effort you've made to make introductions and ensure this arrangement. For my daughter to marry into such…
3. 3Letter from HuiYou absolutely can't marry that fool from the Li family! I may not have their money, but I've got strength in my arms! You deserve the most beautiful…
4. 4A Reckless InvitationThere was a wedding in the neighboring village yesterday, but the joyous occasion turned into a funeral. The bride gutted the groom, then slipped…
5. 5To My Dear Husband, Liu ShangliMy love, I continue to wait for you beneath that smoke-filled tower... I remember the night we watched the moon together. You pointed at it and made…
6. 6To My Dear Husband, Huang MiaoMy love, I continue to wait for you beneath that smoke-filled tower... I remember the day you wove me flowers out of grass, and tucked them into my…
7. 7To My Dear Husband, Jia QianqiuMy love, I continue to wait for you beneath that smoke-filled tower... I remember when I found you. You were drunk and lying flat in a bed of crimson…

The Herald's Experiment Notes

7 halaman · Mandate Encampment, Weeping Creek Valley, Mirage Estate

The journal records no human names—only strings of numbers, alongside the twisted fanaticism preserved within its pages.

1. 1The Perfect Yin Vessel[Preface] Only by using puppetry techniques of the Thread-Binding Sect to seize the craftsmanship of heaven and earth can one create a supreme and…
2. 2Vessel ZeroDay 194 These Mandate heroines have a will and lineage that is hundreds of times more useful than those slack-jawed villagers! And Vessel Zero...such…
3. 3The Radiant HeartDay 283 At last, the Radiant Heart experiment can begin. Once this method is complete, the Perfect Yin Vessel will draw its power from the Radiant…
4. 4Completion of the Perfect Yin VesselDay 357 No. 1: Incomplete consciousness, form intact No. 2: Vacant gaze, body intact No. 3: Able to remain conscious, but of limited use No. 4:…
5. 5Installing the Radiant HeartDay 360 No. 7 is complete and may now be designated the Perfect Yin Vessel. Send it to the Mirage Estate at once for final integration with the…
6. 6Preparing for the RiftDay 361 I met with the High Elder today, and all matters have been settled. Once the Radiant Heart and the Perfect Yin Vessel are joined, the ritual…
7. 7Backup Perfect Yin VesselSpoiler

Zuo Shang's Game

7 halaman · Crimson Forest, Village of Lu, Pangzhen

On the board, the pieces are locked in fierce battle. Yet beneath the board, how many years has that hidden move been in play?

1. 1Written OrdersShadow Sovereign Zuo will be passing along the Main Road within the day. Seal off all key routes along the way immediately. All unauthorized persons…
2. 2Joint Oath Against EnemyWith the Maskwalkers running rampant and the Wulin in decline, we three of the Order hereby swear to stand as one with the Pillars of Kunlun and join…
3. 3An Unsigned PoemThe Green Serpent coils through the ancient house, Where lies the hidden remnant? Behind the statue, a secret gate opens, Leading deep into the…
4. 4An Unsigned LetterThe Order always keeps something in reserve, whether it’s a secret passage or a hidden piece on the board. The Serpent’s Fang, Tongue, and Eye... I…
5. 5Notes on the Discordant ShardDiscordant Shards... ancient... fragment of a weapon... In the Discordance... like bloodied flesh thrown among sharks, it draws the Blight to itself…
6. 6Green Serpent House Secret Passage MapThis map shows an ancient passageway connecting the Serpent House and The Mirage Estate; it is a highly classified document belonging to the Order.…
7. 7Design for the Radiant Heart[This diagram depicts a mechanical device in the shape of a heart, with a Discordant Shard enclosed at its center. Below it, the words "Radiant…

Moji's Final Letter

6 halaman · Mandate Encampment

On the night before his departure, Moji carefully sorted through his old notes page by page and compiled them into a volume. Within, he recorded the full account of his collaboration with the Order one year prior, as well as the many events that unfolded in…

1. 1Moji's Notes IThe Maskwalkers have grown utterly rampant. Among our own disciples, some have willingly fallen into forbidden arts, while others have been tempted…
2. 2Moji's Notes IIIt was my brother who returned with news regarding The Chord. It's hard to believe she and Bai Chilian...perished together. Sister Yuyin also left in…
3. 3Moji's Notes IIIZuo Shang said that Senior Sister appeared as usual after that day's operation, only saying she had something to attend to and would leave ahead of…
4. 4Moji's Notes IVWhen Yuyin was here, the three of us stood as equals, supporting each other's leadership and growing together. With her gone, Huangxing and I have…
5. 5Moji's Notes VThe bridge between Huangxing and I has burned to ashes. I'm afraid there's no hope of reconciliation. He's always been a decisive man. I wonder, now…
6. 6Moji's Notes · Crudely-Marked Map[A map centered around a lake, drawn with simple strokes yet capturing its spirit. A red circle marks the mountain path leading to the summit in the…

Huangxing's Betrayal

5 halaman · Crimson Forest, Mandate Encampment, Mountain of Imprisonment

What truly lies behind the charge of treason? And beneath an iron fist, what does the Mandate have left to stand on?

1. 1Huangxing's EdictTo my fellow martial brethren, Yuyin has tragically fallen in battle. May her heroic spirit endure through the ages. Moji fled the fighting out of…
2. 2Letter from Master BaiMaster Huangxing, I have heard of your recent struggles against the Maskwalkers, and have a solution I would like to offer you in person. I shall be…
3. 3Torn Page: Perfect TranscensionThe art of Perfect Transcension evolved from Transcension. The two share the same underlying principles, but their effects differ greatly. Perfect…
4. 4Orders for Mandatory Perfect TranscensionTo all Mandate disciples, Report to the training grounds immediately to undergo Perfect Transcension. The Perfect Transcension is perfectly safe, and…
5. 5Anonymous NoteBy Master Huangxing's order: all Powderkegs are to be reassigned to the Prison Cave immediately! If another accidental blast causes trouble, the…

Quick Hand Zhang's Relic List

5 halaman · Crimson Forest, Village of Lu, Pangzhen

Everything Quick Hand Zhang seeks to recover comes with a story of its own. Gold and silver may no longer be enough to measure their worth, but the memories they carry still deserve to be told to the very end.

1. 1Lost Treasures of the Crimson ForestBloodstained Seal Carved from Shoushan stone, square and weighty. The beast-shaped knob has an imposing presence, while the seal-script inscription…
2. 2Lost Treasures in Village of LuWedding Candles Crafted from multicolored beeswax, with a pair of magpies entwined around them. Twin Jade Pendant Carved from mutton-fat white jade,…
3. 3Lost Treasures of PangzhenJade Brush Rest A blue-green jade brush carved with auspicious clouds, paired with a mountain-shaped jade brush rest. Ink stick A special medicinal…
4. 4Lost Treasures of Meigu LakeBlight Astrolabe A deep-blue lacquered disk, intricately engraved with the paths and positions of the stars. Sundial of Impermanence A bluestone…
5. 5Lost Treasures of the Mirage EstateSpoiler

The Mirage Estate's Past

4 halaman · Meigu Lake, Mirage Estate

Tiered halls rise where mountain meets stream, A hundred spectacles outshine the light of day. Its gates join the bustling market, where merchants and travelers pass, Guests gather from afar before tables spread with finest fare. High on the martial stage,…

1. 1Illustrated Guide to Mirage EstateThis former site of our merchant guild began as a modest residence and was later expanded into an estate. We now propose a further expansion,…
2. 2List of Merchant Guild MembersWe hereby set down these names in testament: twelve of this town’s finest, united in ushering in a new beginning. Yu Chengzhang Born to a military…
3. 3The Pillars of KunlunSpoiler
4. 4Abandoned Martial Training NoticeSpoiler