Fang Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Fang Yuan (方圆)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Zhengyang Martial Arts School (direct disciple); Imperial City Security Department 294 582
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; Investigative Captain of the Imperial City Security Department 582
Realm	Fourth-Rank Martial Artist 587
Status	Active 651
First Appearance	Chapter 2: System Activation! 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Unranked	2	The System Panel records no realm and a Basic Saber Technique proficiency of 17/10,000.
First-Grade Martial Artist	172 176	Successfully induces qi from the Fierce Tiger Descends the Mountain Picture, drawing both Essence of Five Grains and Tiger Lord's Energy at 100% compatibility.
Second-Grade Martial Artist	221	Breaks through after the Basic Saber Technique undergoes its second advancement and unlocks Initial Manifestation of Severing Gate.
Third-Rank Martial Artist	268 270	Uses Tiger Lord's Energy to refine his body through the Five Tiger Severing Gate Saber Technique; the panel records Nine Bulls Two Tigers Strength.
Fourth-Rank Martial Artist	536 587	Breaks through while revealing Ice Sculpture Force to the assembled factions; his later panel identifies Yin-Yang Force at 100% compatibility and records an unlocked talent.

Background / History

Fang Yuan was formerly a county-school scholar whose scholarly title was stripped after he was accused of cheating. He abandoned the scholarly path and committed himself to Martial Dao, while supporting Liu Wanwan and his younger sister, Little Bean Sprout. 193

His System Panel first recorded the Basic Saber Technique while he was still unranked. He discovered that repeated swings of an axe were classified as saber training, allowing him to improve both his physical conditioning and skill with bladed tools. 2 5

Before entering Zhengyang Martial Arts School, Fang Yuan displayed strength close to an ordinary First-Grade Martial Artist despite having no tempered qi and blood. Qin Yue initially tried to recruit him for the Baimao Merchant Guild, but withdrew her interest after learning that he had independently practiced both saber and footwork methods. 89 90 110

Appearance

Fang Yuan is tall, well-proportioned, and straight-backed, with calm eyes that can become notably sharp in conflict. His composed bearing and hardened physique make him stand out from both ordinary villagers and scholarly peers. 31 194

• Usually wears plain martial clothes or the Zhengyang Martial Arts School disciple uniform. 128 194
• Wore fitted black clothes with bound hair at his apprenticeship ceremony. 289
• Carries himself with an unhurried, stable posture even when surrounded by stronger or higher-status figures. 292 468
• Commonly keeps a saber at his waist, often resting a hand on its hilt when assessing danger. 81 256

Personality

Fang Yuan is intensely self-reliant and treats martial strength as the foundation of security for himself and his family. He refuses to endure open humiliation merely for safety, believing martial arts should let him answer aggression directly. 156 216

He is observant, calculating, and habitually cautious around gifts, alliances, and hidden motives. He conceals information about his capabilities when advantageous, avoids unnecessary conflicts, and measures powerful factions by what they can truly offer him. 218 261 306

In combat, Fang Yuan is decisive and ruthless. He does not hesitate to cripple or kill enemies who pose a real threat, but he can spare an opponent who sincerely submits and no longer endangers him. 164 184

Despite this severity, he is devoted to Liu Wanwan, Little Bean Sprout, and those he recognizes as allies. His cultivation and major decisions repeatedly center on protecting their future. 153 217 464

Abilities & Skills

System Panel

Fang Yuan possesses a mental System Panel that records his realm, cultivation methods, skills, proficiencies, traits, and later his innate talent. 2 587

• Categorizes axe and chopping-knife swings under the Basic Saber Technique. 5
• Can merge compatible methods after Fang Yuan observes or practices related techniques. 131
• Tracks proficiency thresholds that unlock advancements and traits. 221 307
• Records exceptional compatibility with his qi and force paths. 176 587

Saber Arts

Fang Yuan's primary combat specialty is saber combat. His style combines overwhelming physical strength, fast execution, precise targeting, and techniques that continue evolving through the System. 164 443

• Five Tiger Severing Gate Saber Technique — Fang Yuan comprehended its essence after watching Chen Zhengyang demonstrate it once; his Basic Saber Technique merged with it and later developed the Severing Gate trait. 131 307
• Severing Gate — A high-offense trait that greatly raises the lethality and potential of his saber technique. It allowed him to defeat Third-Rank Five Tiger Sect disciple Zhao Mang in roughly ten breaths. 221 226 307
• Entangling Silk Saber Technique — Produces multiplying blade lights that can form a net of attacks; Fang Yuan displayed eight converging blade lights against Chen Bo Zhao. 443
• Wave-Breaking Saber Art — A precious-grade saber art comprehended through an inheritance realm. Fang Yuan grasped its basics in a single night and later advanced it beyond the beginner category. 496 512
• Intermediate Saber Technique — The System later reclassified his core saber art under this name, recording the Door-Breaking Effect and Silk-Winding Effect. 511
• Six Harmonies Defense — A defensive saber art whose first stance, Guard the Front, allowed Fang Yuan to block all five of Eunuch Cao's hidden silver needles. 554

Footwork

Fang Yuan cultivates movement techniques alongside his saber arts, making him difficult to pin down even in confined terrain. 226 609

• Treading Snow Without Trace — Lets him move and evade effectively in snow-covered terrain, where Zhao Mang struggled to keep up with him. 226
• Snowfall Silent — A footwork trait unlocked after his second footwork advancement, emphasizing silent, light movement. 271 307
• His movement technique eventually becomes inadequate for his Fourth-Rank growth, prompting him to seek a more advanced replacement. 610

Dual Qi and Physical Tempering

Fang Yuan initially cultivated two compatible qi currents rather than choosing a single path: Essence of Five Grains, which nourishes and reinforces the body, and Tiger Lord's Energy, which is domineering and forceful. 171 176

• Used Essence of Five Grains, medicinal pills, and Old Ginseng to strengthen his body before attempting a higher-rank breakthrough. 266
• Used Tiger Lord's Energy for a second, more violent refinement that carried him into the Third Rank. 268
• Developed Nine Bulls Two Tigers Strength, giving him physical power far beyond ordinary martial artists of the same rank. 270 587
• Later awakened Yin-Yang Force, manifested as a Taiji Diagram in his dantian that continuously transforms his body. 531 587

Godhood from Collective Delusion

At the Fourth Rank, Fang Yuan's panel unlocked the talent Godhood from Collective Delusion. Its manifested form becomes an Iron-Thread Willow. 587 601

• Teleportation — Instantly moves up to thirty meters without relying on a movement technique. 588
• Mental resistance — Resists certain memory-altering or mental interference abilities. 601
• Danger warning — Provides intermittent warnings of danger, though Fang Yuan considers it unreliable. 601
• Black Calamity suppression — His talent and will can injure or suppress those affected by the Black Calamity, including Steward Fu. 651

Auxiliary Skills

• Intermediate Trapping Technique — Fully mastered by the time Fang Yuan reaches the First Rank. 176
• Intermediate Beast Language — Fully mastered and used to coordinate with Little Purple Sable. 176 221
• Five Tiger Health Cultivation Method — Merged into his Basic Health Preservation Method and supports recovery, body conditioning, and long-term cultivation. 210 217

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ghost Head Saber — Fang Yuan's primary weapon, claimed after he easily lifted the saber when other warriors and Shopkeeper Li could not. Its materials, workmanship, and restrained baleful intent are exceptional. 180 198
• Chopping knife — His original practical weapon, used throughout his early training and escort work before he obtained the Ghost Head Saber. 5 164
• Li Token — A mysterious iron token personally given by Li Qingwu of the Five Tiger Sect, serving as a potential entry point to the sect. 231 232
• Copper Token — A credential tied to Fang Yuan's Qinghe Arena status and recognized by the Imperial City Security Department's Scripture Depository. 449 483

Relationships

• Liu Wanwan — Wife. Fang Yuan's cultivation and risks are consistently tied to protecting their household; she supports his decisions despite fearing for his safety. 161 186 217
• Little Bean Sprout — Fang Yuan's younger sister, who has no formal name and is known by the private nickname he gave her. 9
• Chen Zhengyang — Master and head of Zhengyang Martial Arts School. He recognized Fang Yuan's talent, provided the Fundamental Diagram, and formally accepted him as a direct disciple. 170 172 294
• Zhao Tie — First Senior Brother and trusted ally. He demonstrated the Five Tiger Severing Gate Saber Technique for Fang Yuan and agreed to protect Fang Yuan's family during his absence. 131 153
• Wang Fugui (Wang Pangzi) — Fellow disciple and close friend from the Baimao Merchant Guild family. He introduced Fang Yuan to the Wang household and acts as a bridge to its influence. 133 273
• Wang Yushuang — Third Master of the Baimao Merchant Guild. Fang Yuan protected her caravan, earning payment and her continued regard; she later bids him farewell before departing for the Capital City. 162 166 462
• Qin Yue — Wang Yushuang's maid. She initially dismissed Fang Yuan as having ruined his Martial Dao, but later recognizes that the guild misjudged him. 89 166
• Li Qingwu — Five Tiger Sect prodigy who gave Fang Yuan her token and later confirmed his account of obtaining the Ice Sculpture Fruit. 231 536
• Eunuch Cao — Imperial City Security Department patron and recruiter. He brought Fang Yuan to Wushui Commandery and seeks to shape his future cultivation. 462 481
• Xie Yun — Tournament opponent who later warns Fang Yuan of Myriad Treasures Pavilion's retaliation after Fang Yuan spares him. 454 462
• Black Tiger Hall — A hostile Qinghe County force tied to repeated threats against Fang Yuan, his master, and his associates. 153 197 243

Story Role / Major Arcs

Fang Family Village and Early Cultivation

• After losing his scholarly title, Fang Yuan begins building strength from nothing through relentless axe and chopping-knife practice. 5 193
• He gains a reputation for ruthlessness after publicly punishing Village Chief Li's family and confronting local bullies without hesitation. 42 117
• His unusual strength draws the attention of the Baimao Merchant Guild, though Qin Yue initially believes his dual-method training has ended his prospects. 89

Zhengyang Martial Arts School

• Fang Yuan enters Zhengyang Martial Arts School and rapidly grasps the Five Tiger Severing Gate Saber Technique. 128 131
• He suppresses his qi and blood to reinforce his foundation, earning Chen Zhengyang's promise of true-disciple status and the complete saber inheritance. 150 151
• He successfully induces qi from the Fundamental Diagram, becomes a First-Grade Martial Artist, and defeats Zhang Meng in a single saber exchange to establish his standing among the disciples. 172 174

Caravan Escort and Black Tiger Hall Conflict

• Fang Yuan escorts Wang Yushuang's caravan, reveals his concealed First-Grade strength during an assassination attempt, and kills Tu Lie after their confrontation turns hostile. 162 164
• He receives six hundred taels from Wang Yushuang for the completed escort work. 166
• He kills Second-Grade Martial Artist Hong Gu and forces Shopkeeper Li to plead for his life, further raising his notoriety in Qinghe County. 184
• He later confronts Black Tiger Hall directly, where Li Wuhen attempts to win him over with gifts and released captives. 243

Great Green Mountain

• Fang Yuan enters Great Green Mountain to gather resources and stabilize his cultivation before his apprenticeship ceremony. 216 217
• He reaches the Second Rank and unlocks the Initial Manifestation of Severing Gate trait. 221
• He kills Zhao Mang, a Third-Rank Five Tiger Sect disciple who tries to seize Little Purple Sable. 226

Qinghe Arena and Rising Reputation

• Fang Yuan is formally accepted as Chen Zhengyang's direct disciple during his public apprenticeship ceremony. 289 294
• He defeats Huangfu Ying, a Second-Rank challenger from the prefectural city, while revealing only part of his strength. 292 294 344
• In the Qinghe Arena, he uses the Entangling Silk Saber Technique against Chen Bo Zhao and ultimately kills him, drawing the attention of major commandery factions. 443 562
• Fang Yuan wins the championship and declines immediate recruitment offers from both Shouyi Temple and Eunuch Cao, choosing first to pursue his own opportunity at the Imperial City Guard Armory. 458 463

Wushui Commandery and the Imperial City Security Department

• Fang Yuan leaves Qinghe County with his family and arrives in Wushui Commandery under Eunuch Cao's patronage. 464 481
• He obtains the Wave-Breaking Saber Art and Six Harmonies Defense from the Imperial City Security Department's Scripture Depository. 487 495
• He breaks through to the Fourth Rank, publicly identifies Ice Sculpture Force, and defeats former tournament champion Zhao Honglie with a single slash. 536 539
• He becomes an Investigative Captain and begins taking cases involving Black Calamity incidents. 560 582

Black Calamity Investigation

• Fang Yuan investigates the Chen Wang case, recognizing that the surviving witnesses and official records conceal deeper inconsistencies. 560
• He refuses to treat Black Calamity-related objects casually, concluding that an unchecked high-level Black Calamity could endanger the entire commandery city. 626
• During the confrontation with Steward Fu, he combines saber techniques, teleportation, and the Iron-Thread Willow's suppression to inflict serious wounds. 651

Notable Quotes

“If she wants to fish, that is fine. But she cannot catch wolves with empty hands.” 306

Trivia

• Fang Yuan's System Panel initially treated axe swings and chopping-knife swings as Basic Saber Technique training because their underlying force application was similar. 5
• He gained the Ghost Head Saber for free after Shopkeeper Li publicly offered it to anyone who could lift it. 180
• Fang Yuan describes himself as a neat freak and refuses unwanted physical intimacy or gifts with unclear intentions. 243 448