Zhao Kuang

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhao Kuang (Zhao Kuangfeng; 赵狂风)
Alias(es)	Xuntian Envoy; Lord Zhao
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Qing Province Xuntian Guard
Occupation/Role	Xuntian Envoy; later a Patrol Officer of the Great Xia Xuntian Guard
Status	Alive
First Appearance	37

Background / History

Zhao Kuang is a renowned Qing Province Xuntian Guard envoy, noted for speed, bravery, tracking ability, and a fierce saber style. He arrived with more than ten elite guards to rescue the severely injured Li Yifan from the Corpse Demon Old Monster, Nie Wuya, forcing the latter to retreat after wounding him with saber qi. 37

Afterward, Zhao Kuang personally treated Li Yifan’s wounds, administered Heart-Protecting Pills and other medicine, guided his true qi to stabilize his condition, and arranged for the camp’s defense rather than recklessly pursuing Nie Wuya. 37 38

Following the Fuchang County massacre, Zhao Kuang led twenty elite guards—including Li Yifan’s Seventh Squad—to hunt Nie Wuya. He commanded the investigation, relied on Li Yifan’s tracking findings, and led the force through Black Bear Ridge into Ghostly Sorrow Canyon. 41 42 44

During the canyon battle, Zhao Kuang organized the Guard into a defensive formation, used his saber to wound and pressure Nie Wuya, and coordinated with Li Yifan’s Yang-based techniques to eliminate the Corpse Demon. He then oversaw casualty treatment and honored the three guards killed in the operation. 45 46

Appearance

Zhao Kuang is a burly, agile martial artist with a rugged face, prominent cheekbones, and sharp tiger-like eyes. He carries himself with an imposing, ferocious presence. 37

• Usually wears black Xuntian Guard combat attire or dark light armor. 37 42
• Wears a dark-red cape during the Fuchang operation. 42
• Carries a heavy broad-bladed saber with a dark-red wrapped hilt. 37
• Has the cultivation of an early-stage Blood Refining martial artist. 37

Personality

Zhao Kuang is straightforward, forceful, and intensely protective of Qing Province’s people and his fellow guards. Nie Wuya’s massacre of more than thirty civilians provokes his open fury and personal vow to kill the Corpse Demon. 41 42

Despite his fiery temperament, he is an experienced commander who avoids unnecessary risks. After driving Nie Wuya away from Li Yifan, he prioritizes medical treatment and camp security over pursuing a dangerous enemy into a possible trap. 37

He is also considerate toward subordinates. He personally tends Li Yifan’s injuries, praises his achievements without withholding admiration, and mourns fallen guards as brothers who died protecting the province. 37 46

Abilities & Skills

Blood Refining Cultivation

Zhao Kuang possesses early-stage Blood Refining Realm cultivation, giving him powerful true qi and the strength to confront stronger opponents alongside a coordinated unit. 37 45

• His cultivation allows him to project powerful saber qi. 37
• He fought the mid-stage Blood Refining Corpse Demon Nie Wuya at the front of the Xuntian Guard formation. 45
• His strength is insufficient for an assured solo victory over Nie Wuya, making coordinated combat essential. 37 45

Saber Techniques

Zhao Kuang’s saber arts are characterized by overwhelming force, heat, and aggression. Nie Wuya identifies him as a notorious and difficult opponent because of his fierce saber techniques. 37

• Raging Saber Cuts the Waves — A descending, flame-like saber aura used to drive Nie Wuya away from Li Yifan. 37
• Scorching Sun Blade Qi — A condensed pursuing saber energy that wounded Nie Wuya through his concealing ghost mist. 37
• Mad Saber: Soul Sever — A full-power strike that sealed Nie Wuya’s escape routes after Li Yifan exposed the demon’s position. 45

Command and Tracking

Zhao Kuang is reputed for tracking and leads Xuntian Guard units with strong battlefield discipline. 37

• Commands elite guards in organized formations and assigns sentries, traps, reconnaissance, and support duties. 37 42 44
• Entrusts Li Yifan with vanguard tracking because of Li’s familiarity with Nie Wuya’s aura and Detection skill. 44
• Maintains tactical restraint, refusing to chase Nie Wuya blindly after the rescue encounter. 37

Equipment / Items

• Heavy broad-bladed saber — His primary weapon, used to release crimson saber qi. 37
• Xuntian Guard light armor — Standard dark armor worn while leading operations. 37 42
• Heart-Protecting Pills — High-grade Guard medicine used to preserve Li Yifan’s life and stabilize his heart and vital organs. 37
• Qi-Nourishing Blood-Enriching Pills — Given to Li Yifan during his recovery. 37

Relationships

• Li Yifan — Subordinate and valued junior. Zhao Kuang rescues and treats him, later fights beside him against Nie Wuya, protects the secret of Li’s Exotic Fire, and offers cultivation guidance. 37 38 45 46
• Commander Wang — Superior within the Qing Province Xuntian Guard. Zhao Kuang reports jointly with Li Yifan after the Nie Wuya operation. 38 47
• Nie Wuya — Enemy and wanted Corpse Demon. Zhao Kuang first drives him off, then leads the pursuit that ends with Nie Wuya’s annihilation. 37 41 45
• Qing Province Xuntian Guard — Zhao Kuang leads elite Guard members in the field and treats their deaths and safety as a personal responsibility. 37 42 46

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Rescue at Black Stone Mountain Range — Arrives with reinforcements when Li Yifan is cornered by Nie Wuya; injures the Corpse Demon and saves Li Yifan’s life. 37
• Li Yifan’s recovery — Guides Li Yifan’s healing with true qi and medicine, then escorts him back to Qingzhou Prefecture City. 37 38
• Fuchang County pursuit — Personally leads the investigation and mountain pursuit after Nie Wuya massacres the Zhang family. 41 42 44
• Battle in Ghostly Sorrow Canyon — Commands the Xuntian Guard against Nie Wuya, creates the opening for Li Yifan’s decisive attack, and manages the aftermath of the battle. 45 46
• Protector of Li Yifan’s secret — Orders all witnesses to conceal Li Yifan’s Exotic Fire and ensures it is omitted from the official report. 46 47

Notable Quotes

“We're all brothers. No need for thanks.” 37

“If I don't avenge this, I, Zhao Kuang, swear I'm not human!” 41

“Although Exotic Fire is powerful, it is ultimately an external object... The path of martial arts is founded on one's own cultivation and realm.” 46

Trivia

• The narration refers to him as both Zhao Kuang and Zhao Kuangfeng. 37 40
• His residence includes a small training ground, and he is married. 40
• Li Yifan’s new official residence is arranged adjacent to Zhao Kuang’s at Listening to Bamboo Courtyard. 48