Seven Swords

A skilled member of the Seven Swords, Chu Zhaonan is a decisive and capable fighter whose loyalty to his companions is matched by a growing romantic tension with Green Pearl. He carries the weight of their mission and the responsibility to protect his allies under mounting danger. His prowess with the blade is matched by a willingness to risk everything for the village and his comrades.

Fire-Wind’s slave girl who joins the Seven Swords, Green Pearl is brave and resourceful, navigating language barriers and peril to prove her worth. Her presence tests Chu Zhaonan’s loyalties and fuels a fragile bond that complicates the mission. She rises from captivity to become a crucial ally in the fight for survival.

A legendary reclusive swordsman and sword-forger, Master Shadow Glow provides guidance and a path forward for Fu Qingzhu and the younger fighters. His craft and wisdom anchor the group, even as they face overwhelming odds. He entrusts the apprentices—Chu Zhaonan, Yang Yuncong, Xin Longzi, and Mulang—with the mission.

Ruthless and opportunistic, General Fire-Wind embodies the oppression of the Qing regime. He razes villages and slaughters resistance fighters to sow fear and regime stability. His encroaching forces threaten Martial Village and push the protagonists toward a desperate bid for liberation.

A seasoned fighter who joins Fu Qingzhu and the two villagers on their quest, Han Zhibang embodies resilience and leadership. He stays with the group to safeguard survivors, balancing fierce combat with responsibilities toward the vulnerable.

One of the two young villagers who accompany Fu Qingzhu, Wu Yuanying embodies hope and determination. His participation signals the transfer of responsibility from elders to the next generation of martial artists as they confront a reality where war tests every lesson learned.

The village chief who becomes entangled in the conspiratorial plot that undermines Martial Village. His leadership and eventual death at the hands of a traitor reinforce the high cost of resistance and the fragility of safety in wartime.

Daughter of Liu Jingyi, Yufang survives near-tragedy and trauma through courage and resilience. Her experience in the dangerous escape and defense of the village highlights the personal stakes of the broader political struggle.

A schemer who has slipped into the shadows, Qiu Luo Dong undermines the village’s defenses by undermining the cave and guiding enemy forces toward Martial Village. His deception accelerates the peril and tests the group’s ability to identify a hidden traitor.

Another member of the Seven Swords, Yang Yuncong joins the quest with Chu Zhaonan to defend Martial Village. His experience and strength bolster the group as they push toward the capital to lift the martial arts ban.

Xin Longzi is one of Shadow Glow’s four apprentices sent to accompany the trio on their perilous journey. He represents the new generation learning the responsibilities that come with wielding power and protecting the weak.

Mulang is another apprentice of Shadow Glow who proves his mettle on the treacherous trek. His courage and growing skill contribute to the group’s ability to face Fire-Wind’s forces and protect the village.