Zhuo Feifan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhuo Feifan (卓非凡)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Red Flame Army recruit
Occupation/Role	Centurion selection candidate; prominent new-recruit genius
First Appearance	Chapter 12

Background

Zhuo Feifan entered the Red Flame Army’s centurion selection as one of its foremost recruits. He was initially regarded as second only to Xiao Longcheng among the leading contenders. 12

The emergence of both Xiao Longcheng and Lu Yun left Zhuo Feifan feeling that his own talent had been eclipsed. He considered himself forced into third place by two exceptional contemporaries and lamented having been “born in the wrong era.” 19

His family assembled Origin Stones to wager on Xiao Longcheng winning the selection, judging Lu Yun likely to finish second. The bet ultimately failed when Lu Yun defeated Xiao Longcheng. 19 25

Personality

Zhuo Feifan is proud of his status as a genius but self-aware enough to recognize the gulf separating him from Lu Yun and Xiao Longcheng. Their extraordinary strength frustrates him, particularly when their actions risk making him look inadequate by comparison. 19 22 23

Despite his bitterness, he retains a martial artist’s courage. Drawn against Lu Yun in the finals’ opening match, he refused to surrender and committed himself to delivering his strongest sword strike. After losing, he accepted the result gracefully and sincerely acknowledged Lu Yun’s mercy. 23

Abilities & Skills

Inner Strengthening Cultivation

Zhuo Feifan was among the strongest recruits outside Lu Yun and Xiao Longcheng.

• Reached Inner Strengthening Perfection, placing him above the overwhelming majority of the six thousand recruits. 23 24
• Ranked third in the final recruit standings, behind only Lu Yun and Xiao Longcheng. 23
• Won every finals match except those against Lu Yun and Xiao Longcheng. 24

Swordsmanship

Zhuo Feifan fights with a longsword and possesses a mid-grade sword technique at the Mastery level.

• His full-power thrust was described as his strongest attack to date. 23
• His sword technique and personal strength gave him the ability to contend with a Bone Forging martial artist. 23
• Lu Yun judged the attack worthy of recognition before deflecting it with a palm strike. 23
• His technique was decisively overcome by Lu Yun, whose palm scattered the sword’s momentum and gently sent Zhuo Feifan from the arena. 23

Relationships

• Lu Yun — Fellow Red Flame Army recruit and rival. Zhuo Feifan resents being overshadowed by Lu Yun, but accepts his defeat with admiration after Lu Yun spares him injury in their finals match. 19 23
• Xiao Longcheng — Fellow recruit whose presence, alongside Lu Yun’s, pushes Zhuo Feifan to third among their generation of recruits. 19 22 23
• Zhuo Family — His family supported him with a substantial wager on Xiao Longcheng to win the Centurion selection; the loss left both the family and Zhuo Feifan dejected. 19 25

Story Role / Major Arcs

Centurion Selection Contender

Zhuo Feifan is introduced as the second-ranked contender on the centurion-selection roster, though Ye Quan considers him far inferior to Xiao Longcheng. 12

Before the selection, he privately despairs at being reduced to third place by Lu Yun and Xiao Longcheng. 19

Selection Tournament

When Lu Yun and Xiao Longcheng each challenge the entire recruit body, Zhuo Feifan is implicitly expected to do the same. Unable to match their strength, he is embarrassed and resentful at being caught in their display of dominance. 22 23

He ultimately secures third place through the points matches, confirming his standing behind the two leading recruits. 23

Finals Match Against Lu Yun

Zhuo Feifan draws Lu Yun in the first finals match. Knowing he has little chance of victory, he nevertheless attacks with his strongest sword strike. 23

Lu Yun defeats him with a single restrained palm strike, preserving his dignity and leaving him uninjured. Zhuo Feifan concedes respectfully and thanks Lu Yun for showing mercy. 23

Notable Quotes

“Sigh... born in the wrong era.” 19

“Thank you, Brother Lu, for showing mercy.” 23