Rape of the Sword

An accomplished martial instructor who kills a rival student to seize the Green Frost Sword and presents it to the king. He pursues Geng after she steals the sword, engages her in a brutal duel, and heavily injures her to reclaim the weapon, assuming she is dead. His authority and combat prowess mark him as a relentless antagonist in the struggle for power.

A high-ranking general loyal to the king who accompanies his daughter to the capital. He becomes entangled in the king’s political schemes, including the forced marriage of his daughter to the prince, highlighting the military and political pressure surrounding the royal court.

Daughter of General Zhong Ki; she is initially pulled into an arranged marriage with the prince. She becomes a student of Geng, learning kung fu and joining the effort to oppose the king’s plans. Her courage evolves from compliance to rebellion as the story progresses.

A skilled martial artist and Jiaolong’s servant who steals the Green Frost Sword and later reveals herself as the widow of Han’s slain rival. She fights Han and is left grievously injured, with the outcome of their confrontation hanging on the edge of death.

A roguish bandit who crosses paths with Jiaolong and becomes an ally in the quest to reclaim the sword. He is revealed to be connected to Geng’s kung fu line through lineage and becomes part of the rebel coalition.

A rebellious nobleman who joins the effort against the king, providing strategic support and joining forces with Jiaolong, Geng, and Luo in their bid to take back the Green Frost Sword.

The prince tied to the king’s political scheme, intended as a fiancé for Jiaolong. He engages in combat with the rebels, loses the confrontation, and escapes after being wounded during the upheaval.

The ruler who wields dynastic power, forging marriages and deploying his generals to secure control. His pursuit of sovereignty over the Green Frost Sword triggers the ensuing revolt and the alliance of disparate figures against his authority.