The Ravens and the Swordmaster
Last updated 2026-02-04
The Ravens and the Swordmaster is an Event Commission and part of the main storyline for Sword Seeker Chronicles in Failume Heights.
Parts
- Big Pan
- The Swordless Swordmaster
- Courage to Wield a Blade
- Pause to Rest
Steps
- Break the first seal and explore the Hidden Realm
- Rescue the Thiren trapped by Ethereals
- Ask Panda Thiren about the situation
- Clear out the Ethereals and rescue Big Pan's companion
- Ask Big Pan's companions about the situation
- Catch up to Big Pan
- Investigate the sword left ahead
- Linger here with Xiao'Guang for a moment
- Continue onward and search for Big Pan and companions
- Continue onward and search for Big Pan
- Continue onward and search for Big Pan
- Rescue and counsel Big Pan
- Prepare yourself, and fight side by side with Big Pan
- Touch the sword that suddenly appeared
- Return and share your exploration findings with "Shifu"
- Ask "Shifu" about the nature of the Hidden Realm
- Ask "Shifu" about the sword formation
- Talk to "Shifu" about the Sword Keeper's Trial again
Gameplay Notes
- During the Commission, several trial Agents will be given:
- A trial
Ye Shunguang and 
Zhao are added to the squad. - A trial
Sprout is available for use. - A trial
Dialyn is viewable in the agent menu, but cannot be added to the squad during this commission.
- A trial
- Ye Shunguang is required to be in the squad. The provided trial Ye Shunguang or the players own Ye Shunguang can be used.
- During step 13, the NPC Big Pan will assists in combat. Big Pan is an NPC version of
Pan Yinhu.
Trial Mode
Main article: Call of Qingming § Trial Mode
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Tutorial
- Sword Will Resonance
You can obtain Sword Will Essence and Sword Mastery during exploration.
Sword Mastery can be used to unlock new abilities. You can earn Sword Mastery by progressing through the event plot, completing Sword Memory Collections, completing Sword Keeper Trials, and clearing the Nightmare Gauntlet.
Sword Will Essence can be used to upgrade unlocked abilities. You can earn Sword Will Essence by progressing through the event plot, completing certain Sword Keeper Trials, and clearing the Nightmare Gauntlet.You can perform the following operations at any Sword Altar in the Hidden Realm:
Ability Unlock: Consume 1000 Sword Mastery to unlock a new ability.
Ability Enhancement: Consume 1 Sword Will Essence to enhance an unlocked ability.
Ability Reset: Fully refunds consumed Sword Mastery and Sword Will Essence, and resets the unlock and upgrade status of the corresponding ability.
You can Teleport to any unlocked Sword Altar on the map.
- [Bladeflash Mirage] Ability Use
- File:Tutorial (Bladeflash Mirage) Ability Use 1.gifWhen the "Flying Sword" marker appears on screen, press
to have Ye Shunguang fly to the target location. This ability becomes unavailable once combat begins.File:Tutorial (Bladeflash Mirage) Ability Use 2.gifRotate the camera to switch the selected Flying Sword marker.File:Tutorial (Bladeflash Mirage) Ability Use 3.gifWhen the "Flying Sword Combo" mark appears on screen, press and Ye Shunguang will continuously fly towards the target location. This flight cannot be interrupted.
- Sword Collection Memories
Sword Memories: Interact to absorb, collecting multiple memories to piece together a complete story.
Sealed Sword Memories: Complete the challenge to break the seal. The memories of mighty swordmasters recorded by the Qingming Sword have materialized into sword-shaped entities within the secret realm.
Once collected, they can be placed in the Shrine of the Three Monkeys to gain Sword Mastery.
- Disintegration Technique and Miasma Nodes
- PC
- Mobile & Controller
Press
or press R to activate the Disintegration technique. Aim at the Miasma nodes in the scene and press to eliminate them.
Eliminate all Miasma nodes to destroy obstacles in your path.Press
to activate the Disintegration technique. Aim at the Miasma nodes in the scene and press to eliminate them.
Eliminate all Miasma nodes to destroy obstacles in your path.
Dialogue
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- (Idle)
- "Shifu": I'll break this seal for you.
- (Talk to "Shifu")
- "Shifu": So this is the place... excuse the intrusion.
- "Shifu" places one hand on the seal and holds her breath as she focuses. A moment later, the seal begins to loosen.
- "Shifu": Alright. You may head out.
- Ye Shunguang: Dispelling the seal with one hand?! "Shifu," is that some sort of special technique? Could you teach me?
- "Shifu": Technique? I just linked the seal to the Qingming Sword and let it know someone is coming to visit, so it opened the door.
- Ye Shunguang: Uhhh...
Anyway, let's get moving...- Ye Shunguang: R-right...
- (Upon entering the new area)
- Pan Yinhu...?: Help... somebody... please, help me!
- Ye Shunguang: That voice and figure... Senior Yinhu?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Looks like it's really him. But why would he need help fighting Ethereals?Looks like it's really him. But why would he need help fighting Ethereals? /
Yeah, that's gotta be him. But why would he need help fighting Ethereals?Yeah, that's gotta be him. But why would he need help fighting Ethereals?) - Ye Shunguang: Not sure, but let's help him. We can sort it out later!
- (Idle)
- Pan Yinhu...?: Help... somebody help...!
- (Talk to Pan Yinhu...?)
Big Pan
Special Event
Big Pan
Story Description: (WiseWise /
- Pan Yinhu...?: All... All the Ethereals have been taken care of?!
- Pan Yinhu...?: Thank you... thank you for saving my life, brave strangers!
- Senior Yinhu?!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Senior?! What are you doing in the hidden realm?
- Are you Senior Yinhu?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): That outfit, that voice... Senior, is that really you? What are you doing here?
- Pan Yinhu...?: Huh...? I've never joined any sect, let alone had any disciples... Are you sure you've got the right person?
- Ye Shunguang: Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), there's something about him that's not quite the same as Senior Yinhu... - Sorry, we mistook you for someone else!
- Sorry, you are...?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Sorry, I mistook you for someone else... You look just like a friend of ours... So, who are you?
- Big Pan: I'm a mercenary. They call me Big Pan. I'm a part of the Melt Iron Mercenaries...
- Ye Shunguang: The Melt Iron Mercenaries? That sounds familiar... but mercenary groups nowadays generally have a pretty loose structure. There aren't many stable, organized groups...
- Big Pan: What's that supposed to mean? Ah, it doesn't matter... I can see you two are really strong. Please, help save my comrades!
- Ye Shunguang: Your comrades? You mean there are others here?
- Big Pan: Yes! Not long before, my mercenary friends and I came here with a mission from the lords to help develop some new land, but we were ambushed by bandits!
- Big Pan: They came well prepared and hit us hard. We weren't ready, and we were defeated... We suffered heavy casualties, and the survivors are still trying their best to hold on. They sent me to find reinforcements...
- Big Pan: ...But soon after I set out, I got surrounded by those Ethereals. Time's ticking, please, help me save my friends!
- We'll help.
- But... were you really no match for those Ethereals?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Calm down, we'll help. But... aren't you a mercenary? The Ethereals that attacked you aren't that dangerous, so why didn't you fight them?
- Big Pan: I... I...
- Big Pan: I lost my sword back where we were ambushed... So I can't fight...
- Sword?)
- (Senior Yinhu should be able to fight them off with just his bare fists...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Sword? Could it be connected to those "extraordinary swords" that Shifu mentioned? Either way, he's definitely not Senior Yinhu... If he was, he could take down Ethereals with just his bare fists...)
- You exchange a look with Xiao'Guang. She seems to be thinking the same as you. Though you're not sure what's up with this person who looks so similar to your senior, the priority should be saving those people first.
- Ye Shunguang: We understand the situation... Please lead the way. We just happen to be looking for something around here, too.
- Big Pan: Thank you so much, both of you! If you can save them, I will do whatever I can to help you, too!
- (Approach the Abandoned Sword Altar)
- (My strength seems to have grown even more during that last battle...)
- (During breaks in combat, try to adjust and enhance your abilities at the sword altar.)
- (Open Sword Will Resonance Tutorial)
- (While travelling)
- Big Pan: My teammates are trapped somewhere around here... Please, you gotta help them! I'll stick close behind you...
- (Upon entering combat)
- Mercenary: Damn these Ethereals... Am I really gonna die here today...
- Big Pan: Old Zhang! Are you okay?!
- Mercenary: I know that voice... Big Pan?! Finally! C'mon, give me a hand here!
- (Talk to the Mercenary)
The Swordless Swordmaster
Special Event
The Swordless Swordmaster
Story Description: Together with Big Pan, you found his trapped mercenary companions, but unexpectedly learned Big Pan was an incredibly strong swordmaster who actually feared combat. Emotionally overwhelmed, Big Pan fled the scene.
- Mercenary: Hah... Haha! I'm finally saved... I thought I was done for!
- Big Pan: Sorry for the delay. Are you alright? Wait, why are you the only one here? Where's everyone else?
- Mercenary: Delay?! That's an understatement if I've ever heard one. We sent you to get reinforcements! Where did you go, Big Pan? We were at our wits' end here!
- Mercenary: I got separated from the main group. I dunno their status, either... So where are your reinforcements? Did the lords not send anyone?
- Big Pan: Uh, well... I got these two to help us...
- Mercenary: Wh—What?! Are you for real? You think two people are gonna help!? Listen, Big Pan. This is life or death!!!
- Mercenary: Never mind, there's no time to get more support... Even if it is just us, we gotta go back and save them! There's no running from this fight, Big Pan, you gotta fight!
- Big Pan: M—Me?! I—I—I... I really can't!
- Big Pan lost his sword.
- Leave the fighting to us.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Actually, Big Pan lost his sword back where you were ambushed. Just leave the fighting to us(.. /
!!) - Mercenary: Huh? Big Pan... you threw away the weapon that represents your dignity as a mercenary to get out of fighting?!
- Big Pan: I...
- Mercenary: Whatever, you will have to fight, even if you don't have your sword! Just use your powerful hand-to-hand combat skills to handle those looters!
- Big Pan: I... I really can't!
- Wait, what's going on?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hold up... "powerful hand-to-hand combat skills"? I thought he was terrible at fighting. Just a moment ago, we found him completely helpless and surrounded by Ethereals...
- Mercenary: You didn't know? He's not bad at fighting. He's just a coward! We would never recruit a weakling who can't even fight!
- Mercenary: He's way stronger than anyone in our group. We were hoping he'd become a powerful addition for fights... but after a few missions, he couldn't even hold his sword anymore!
- Mercenary: Hey, Big Pan. Look. It's different this time. We need your power! Stop being a coward and come with me!
- Big Pan: Do we really have to fight them to the death...?
- Mercenary: You want to reason with some bandits? Are you crazy? This is a crucial moment of the city's founding. You think they'd sit down and talk with the higher-ups?
- Mercenary: This is our only choice! You don't want the entire group to get killed, do you, Big Pan?
- Big Pan: I... I don't want anyone to get hurt... But, every time I hold my sword, I just feel...!
- Big Pan stutters over his words, unable to give a clear answer, then suddenly he turns and flees with astounding speed, disappearing into the distance...
- Ye Shunguang: Wow... He's really fast.
- Mercenary: Ugh... that's what I was saying. He's one of the best when it comes to both swordsmanship and physical ability! We'd better find him quick... Otherwise, we're all dead!
- Let's chase him, Xiao'Guang.
- Seems like his sword is one we're looking for.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Let's chase him, Xiao'Guang. Mercenary groups, looters, the city's founding... this all feels like ancient history. Though I'm not sure exactly what's going on... it looks like his sword might be one we're looking for.
- Ye Shunguang: I agree. Let's head in the direction he was running.
- (Open (Bladeflash Mirage) Ability Use Tutorial)
- (While travelling)
- Ye Shunguang: Someone's been through here... It has to be Big Pan.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (If that mercenary's information checks out, and he's as strong as they say... then his fear of combat doesn't make sense.If that mercenary's information checks out, and he's as strong as they say... then his fear of combat doesn't make sense. /
If that merc's telling the truth and he's really that strong... Then why's he so scared of combat?If that merc's telling the truth and he's really that strong... Then why's he so scared of combat?) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hmm... this doesn't add up. I'll have to ask him directly.Hmm... this doesn't add up. I'll have to ask him directly. /
Huh... this doesn't add up. Guess I'll have to ask him myself...Huh... this doesn't add up. Guess I'll have to ask him myself...) - Ye Shunguang: Yeah...
- (While travelling)
- Ye Shunguang: There's blood in the air... signs of a fight.
- (Interact with Sealed Sword Memory)
- Ye Shunguang: What is this... a sword someone left here?
- Could it be the special sword we're looking for?
- Ye Shunguang: The numbers don't quite match... but the feeling it gives off is definitely different from an ordinary sword. Still, if that's the case, could one of these be Big Pan's?[verification needed]
- Maybe it's the sword Big Pan dropped?
- Ye Shunguang: Its size and number don't exactly add up... but there's something unusual about it. One thing's certain: this is no ordinary sword.
- Ye Shunguang: Its power feels like it's being suppressed by something... Junior, let me take a closer look, it might help me figure out what it really is.
- A fight could break out. Stay alert.
- Ye Shunguang: Don't worry. I'm not planning on lingering here.
- (After defeating the Ethereals)
- Ye Shunguang: After we defeated those sudden Ethereals, it feels completely different... like its power has finally been released.
- Ye Shunguang: But because of that, I don't think this is the special sword we're searching for.
- Why do you think so?
- Ye Shunguang: Just a hunch... when it was released, its power rushed into me, and I got a brief sense of its nature. It isn't unique... there seem to be many swords like this in this realm.
- Ye Shunguang: If we run into more swords like it ahead, let's try releasing their power too. Even if they're not the one we want, I feel like their power helps clear my mind.
- Ye Shunguang: But... something else around here is bothering me.
- (Open Sword Collection Memories Tutorial)
- (Obtain "A Lone Path in the Snow: Canine Companion")
- (While travelling)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Xiao'Guang, you okay?
- Ye Shunguang: I don't know why, but as I approach this area... My head is feeling unusual...
- Ye Shunguang: Sorry, but... could we stay here a little longer?
- (Upon approaching the cliffside)
- Ye Shunguang: I don't know why, but as I approach this area... My head is feeling unusual...
- Ye Shunguang: Big Pan's footprints are on the ground... Looks like he's been through here before.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): He was quick to escape the battlefield... yet he still stopped here? Can you see anything from this area?
- Ye Shunguang: Hmm... Looks like we can't see much other than the clouds of ash. Though it seems like there are quite a lot of crows gathering nearby.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): They're probably drawn here by the smell of blood. Looks like the fighting between the looters and mercenaries is worse than we thought...
- Ye Shunguang: Does the stench of death and slaughter attract the crows...?
- Ye Shunguang: I think I'm starting to understand Big Pan a little better now.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Huh? Just from seeing all of this?
- Ye Shunguang: Yes. Since we both saw the same scenery, maybe it stirred up the same feelings in our hearts too...
- Ye Shunguang: Sometimes, I fear the power I wield... the power of the Qingming Sword.
- Ye Shunguang: It's so powerful... When I hold it, I can tell that a single swing might easily wipe out many people or things.
- Ye Shunguang: I can also feel that these crows are drawn by bloodshed, and might be gathering because of me.
- Ye Shunguang: Maybe that's what Big Pan was afraid of, too... In the aftermath of wielding his blade and facing the lifeless bodies of his foes, maybe he could feel himself gradually slipping away, becoming an unrecognizable monster...
- Ye Shunguang: ...Sorry, I was getting carried away there. I just felt that he shouldn't be too hard to understand, since he's a fellow swordmaster...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hmm, maybe you have a point. I can tell that he doesn't like fighting, and deeply values his companions. Having to wield the very power he fears to protect people... It's no wonder he's so conflicted.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hearing you talk about the insecurities you've faced on your path to becoming a swordmaster... I feel like I'm (graduallygradually /
slowlyslowly) starting to understand your world. - Ye Shunguang: Heh, thanks for listening to my random mumbling.
- Ye Shunguang: Let's keep going. If we can find him, I want to tell him everything I've realized just now. I hope he can also find the courage to wield his sword.
- (While travelling)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Watch out. High-risk Ethereals ahead. Stay focused, Xiao'Guang!Watch out. High-risk Ethereals ahead. Stay focused, Xiao'Guang! /
Heads up! High-risk Ethereal ahead. Stay sharp, Xiao'Guang!Heads up! High-risk Ethereal ahead. Stay sharp, Xiao'Guang!) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hold on... Something's not right with these Ethereals. What's happening here?Hold on... Something's not right with these Ethereals. What's happening here? /
Wait... Something's off about these Ethereals. What's going on here?Wait... Something's off about these Ethereals. What's going on here?)
- (Idle)
- Mercenary 1: Damn... first Looters and now Ethereals!
- Exhausted Mercenary: Big Pan... He still hasn't come back with reinforcements?!
- (Talk to the Exhausted Mercenary)
- The high-risk Avarus, the Ethereal that has devoured countless people, is right ahead. But strangely, there are mercenaries nearby, and Avarus isn't attacking... it's not even moving.
- Ye Shunguang: What's going on... this Avarus looks like it's frozen in place!
- Terrified Mercenary: P—Please help us! We were fighting the looters, but their leader must've mishandled the anti-corruption measures. After he got injured, he suddenly turned into an Ethereal!
- Terrified Mercenary: The looters either died or ran, and now that Ethereal is coming straight for us! We can't keep fighting... we don't know who you are, but please help us!
- Why isn't that Ethereal moving at all?
- Exhausted Mercenary: Huh... what are you talking about? Isn't it actively searching the area right now?
- Exhausted Mercenary: If we hadn't found this Safe House in the ruins at the last second, we'd have ended up dead just like those looters! It's only a matter of time before it finds us... Please, I'm begging you, help us!
- But it's not active at all...
- There aren't any ruins or Safe Houses here...
- Mercenary Members: ...
- Exhausted Mercenary: Sorry, I'm not sure what you're talking about... And judging by your mental state, I don't think you'd be much help anyway. You'd better leave before it finds this place!
- Exhausted Mercenary: We of the Melt Iron Mercenaries aren't pathetic enough to beg citizens for help! We'll figure something out... or maybe figure out our last words...
- Terrified Mercenary: We sent Big Pan to get help, but he's been gone forever with no sign of coming back! If he were here, at least he could go toe-to-toe with that monster with his brute strength...
- (We're completely talking past each other...)
- (What's going on here?)
- Ye Shunguang: ...
- Ye Shunguang: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), let's leave for now. Looks like Big Pan isn't here, let's look somewhere else. - But Ethereals are still here.
- We need to protect these mercenaries.
- Ye Shunguang: No, I just had a thought. If I'm right, they'll be fine even if we don't step in for now.
- Ye Shunguang: Finding the escaped Big Pan is our top priority. Once we find him, I'll explain everything!
- (Upon entering the next area)
- (Open Disintegration Technique and Miasma Nodes Tutorial)
- Ye Shunguang: Try breaking through using a technique.
- (After destroying the Miasma Nodes)
- Ye Shunguang: Now we can move forward.
- (Upon entering combat)
- Ye Shunguang: Ugh, another obstacle...?
- (After defeating the Ethereal)
- Ye Shunguang: Alright, let's keep going! Big Pan should be close by!
- (Idle)
- Big Pan: If this keeps up, everyone will... What should I do...
- (Talk to Big Pan)
Courage to Wield a Blade
Special Event
Courage to Wield a Blade
Story Description: You found the hiding Big Pan and told him that the power of fear is proof of a swordmaster's strength. "Big Pan" decided to fight, while Xiao'Guang also began to understand some secrets of the Hidden Realm...
- Ye Shunguang: I finally found you.
- Ye Shunguang: Big Pan, your companions need you right now. We'll help you in battle. Let's go and support them.
- Big Pan: No, no, I can't help you... When the looters came, I tried to wield my sword. But I immediately realized I was so scared that I couldn't even swing it...
- Big Pan: I'll only end up being more trouble for everyone... What use is someone with trembling hands on the battlefield?!
- You don't want to save your friends?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So, you don't want to save your friends? You just want to hide here forever and let them die alone?
- Big Pan: Well, I...
- Ye Shunguang: Big Pan, I understand what you're going through. You're afraid of getting hurt, afraid of the enemy's attacks... But what you're actually most afraid of is... your own strength.
- Ye Shunguang: You haven't learned how to properly control your strength yet. Every time you do something, you deal devastating damage to others. That's why you're afraid that you'll eventually turn into a thrall or a monster if you keep using this power.
- Ye Shunguang: That is what's bothering you deep, down inside, right?
- Big Pan: ...Yes, that's right. When I first trained my swordsmanship, I never imagined that my sword could cut down an enemy so easily. Taking a life... Every time I fight, I'd always end up leaving a trail of bloodshed in my wake.
- Big Pan: I began to fear the sword in my hands. And I was also scared of the exhilaration I began to feel when fighting... I had a feeling that the sword would eventually turn me into a monster that only knows fighting.
- Big Pan: You two are right. I can't just leave my friends... But please tell me, how can I get rid of this fear? I want the courage to keep fighting!
- Ye Shunguang: There's no need to get rid of this fear... You only need to keep this feeling in your heart and continue fighting.
- Big Pan: Huh? But doesn't that–
- Ye Shunguang: Even though you're afraid of your own strength, you still want to use it to protect your friends. The fact that you're thinking that way proves that you already have courage.
- Ye Shunguang: Even if your fear persists after you draw your sword, it's a reminder of how you must co-exist with your own strength. You cannot let a desire for destruction take over... And I think that's something that many a Swordmaster fail to do.
- Ye Shunguang: There's nothing shameful about fearing battle. Rather, it's the proof that you've become a powerful swordmaster. Let your fear guide you to your future... I've experienced the same worries. Trust me!
- Big Pan: So you mean... fear is part of being a swordmaster?
- After listening to Xiao'Guang, Big Pan falls into a long silence, as if trying to muster up the courage to make a decision. You quietly wait for his response... but he seems unable to convince himself. After a while, he remains silent.
- Ye Shunguang: ...By the way, those looters you were fighting didn't take proper anti-corruption measures, and have already been corrupted into Ethereals. Would you feel better fighting Ethereals rather than people?
- Big Pan: Huh? Why didn't you say so?! Then let's go help my friends!
- The last hint of unease on Big Pan's face finally dissipates. Without saying a word, he starts running toward where his teammates are trapped.
- Ye Shunguang: Phew, finally got him to move... It's not easy to convince someone with nothing but words. Luckily, we're dealing with Ethereals instead of humans this time.
- Why did you insist on convincing him...?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Xiao'Guang, I have a question... Why did you insist on dragging him back to the battlefield? What does he have to do with that Ethereal that doesn't move?
- Ye Shunguang: When I saw Avarus standing there, I suddenly remembered what Dad told my brother and me when we were little... A story of ancient swordmasters who were heroes.
- Ye Shunguang: In the early days of Eridu, many mercenary brigades were deployed to explore new territory and eliminate roaming looters. Their work contributed greatly to the city's establishment.
- Ye Shunguang: Once, a mercenary brigade clashed with a band of looters, and one of the looters unexpectedly turned into a large Ethereal, putting the mercenaries in a tough situation. At this critical moment, a new mercenary recruit stood up and drew his sword to fight...
- Ye Shunguang: He defeated the Ethereal on his own, and captured the remaining looters, achieving a great victory. After that, the sword-wielding mercenary grew braver and braver, and went on to become a renowned swordmaster in Eridu...
- Ye Shunguang: ...And that's the story of none other than Big Pan of the Melt Iron Mercenaries. The one who beheaded Avarus and instantly became famous.
- Big Pan is from the Eridu era?
- That plot... it's just like what's happening now!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The early days of Eridu... That's a long time ago! (You mean Big Pan is someone from ancient history?You mean Big Pan is someone from ancient history? /
You're saying Big Pan is actually someone from ancient history?You're saying Big Pan is actually someone from ancient history?) How could that be...? And what's happening now... is just like in the story! - Ye Shunguang: We might have to wait until we return to the temple and ask Shifu to fully understand the truth. After thinking back on that story, I've realized that we have to guide the situation now to the same outcome as in the story.
- Ye Shunguang: Anyway, let's help him defeat that Avarus now! If I'm not mistaken, that should be our next target.
- (While travelling)
- Ye Shunguang: Come on... Let's face that big baddie who's got your teammates trapped.
- Big Pan: Alright... if you'll let me, I'd like to lend whatever strength I can! I won't fail... even without a sword!
- (Upon approaching the Abandoned Sword Altar)
- A formidable enemy lies ahead... Want to adjust and enhance your abilities before entering combat?
Face the powerful enemy- Go enhance abilities
- (Upon entering combat)
- Big Pan: Honestly, I'm shaking like a leaf... but this time, I'm not backing down.
- Big Pan: My fear points where my blade should strike... and my sword follows where my heart leads!
- Big Pan: I, Big Pan, the Melt Iron Merc, am a swordsman who's sworn to protect my comrades!
- Big Pan: Poor souls twisted into Ethereals, forgive me for what I have to do!
- (Interact with the Sword Memory)
- Ye Shunguang: This sword that appeared where the defeated high-risk Ethereal vanished... this must be the "special sword" "Shifu" mentioned, right?
- You absorbed it just now?
- Ye Shunguang: Yeah, my body just did it on its own... and after that, I felt something really strange. But don't worry, Junior, whatever it is, it doesn't feel dangerous!
- Big Pan: Thank you both so much! If not for you, I might never have found the courage to wield a sword again...
- Big Pan: I never imagined my cowardly blade could one day become strong enough to protect others.
- Ye Shunguang: That wasn't our doing. The moment you chose to lift your sword despite being afraid of it... you were already a swordmaster as good as anyone.
- Big Pan: I'll remember those words and keep swinging my sword with unwavering resolve! As long as my blade can still be of use... I'll keep fighting for my companions!
- You want to say more to Big Pan, but he suddenly freezes, and then he and the other mercenaries vanish in a burst of blinding light. The battlefield that has been so noisy just moments ago is now empty, leaving only the two of you.
- Ye Shunguang: They vanished... what is going on with them...
- Ye Shunguang: Big Pan's "sword" should be the one the Qingming Sword absorbed earlier. It feels like we went on an adventure with him, yet we still don't understand what really happened... we'll have to ask "Shifu" about all of this.
Let's head back now.
- [verification needed]
- Wait, let's look around a bit longer.
- (Obtain "A Lone Path in the Snow : Monkey's Path")
- A "Big Pan" Memory Shard obtained through fierce battle.
- (Talk to "Shifu")
- "Shifu": You're back... hmm. Ye Shunguang, this aura you're giving off...
- "Shifu": ...Seems you've found the first sword. Nicely done.
- "Shifu": Ye Shunguang, come closer. After absorbing that sword, you felt something strange in your body... didn't you?
- Ye Shunguang: How do you know...
- "Shifu": You only retrieved the sword. It hasn't fully merged with you yet or formed a Sword Will you can command. Simply put, you still don't know how to refine it.
- "Shifu": I'll teach you how to use it now, so you can grow stronger. Hold out your hand.
- : Accept the enhancement.
- (Sword Will Resonance menu opens)
- (Bubble)
- "Shifu": You can now upgrade your acquired abilities
- "Shifu": Obtained a Sword Will Essence from the recent battle.
- "Shifu": It can be used to upgrade activated abilities.
- "Shifu": You can check the detailed comparison here.
- "Shifu": You can check the specific effects here.
- (Obtain item Sword Will Essence x1)
- (Talk to "Shifu")
Pause to Rest
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Story Description: After obtaining the first sword, (WiseWise /
- "Shifu": Well, does your body feel lighter now?
- Ye Shunguang: How do I describe it...? It's like there's an energy surging inside!
- "Shifu": Very good. With this, the sword you have retrieved has become "Sword Will" for you to use... Continue the trial until the Qingming Sword opens the next gate for you.
- Ye Shunguang: Um, Shifu...
- "Shifu": I know what you wish to ask. After this experience, you have a better understanding of the essence of this realm now, yes?
- None of the people here are real...
- Nor are they drowned ideals...
- But people who once existed in the past?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Shifu, you mentioned before that no one could enter or leave this realm besides us... So those who appear here aren't real people, but rather echoes of those who once existed, right?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I once encountered beings born from Miasma called "Drowned Ideals" that are somewhat similar to the people here... yet different... (TheyThey /
The people hereThe people here) don't have what you'd call a "true form." - Ye Shunguang: And the owner of the sword we retrieved, Big Pan of the Melt Iron Mercenaries... I've read about him in a swordmaster novel. He's a famed swordmaster of the city founding era. So, in other words... there's no way he could still be alive.
- Ye Shunguang: But why would he appear here in the form of our senior from real life? And both he and the others... it's like they're reenacting the entirety of that famous battle...
- "Shifu": It's simple... He and I are simply vessels. Puppets created by the sword with Miasma and Hollow matter after accessing the owner's memories. Naturally, it would choose forms that the owner is familiar with.
- "Shifu": In essence, we are each just a sliver of a swordmaster's consciousness recorded by the Qingming Sword throughout its long history. This might be weird to say, but you're merely talking to slivers of personified memory.
- "Shifu": The Qingming Sword has responded to your wishes, choosing the memories of a few famed swordmasters to shape into human form. Your task is to participate in and witness the moments where they overcame their limits.
- "Shifu": When they show you how their swords shine, their Sword Will will fortify your power, pulling you closer to the Qingming Sword... That is the trial... and the opportunity that the realm of swords has given you.
- Ye Shunguang: I see... Well, that makes our plan of action clear!
- Shifu, are you also...?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So, does that mean you're also a piece of a swordmaster's memory, Shifu?
- "Shifu": It's a bit difficult to explain... You may simply think of me as your guide. Now, more importantly, a visitor arrived while you were away.
- Following Shifu's gaze, you see a familiar figure walk out of the main hall not far off.
- Ye Shiyuan...?: Might you also be lost travelers?
- Senior Ye?!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Huh? You're... Senior Ye?!
- Ye Shunguang: Shiyuan?! Brother, what are you doing here...?
- Ye Shiyuan...?: Senior? Brother...? I'm sorry, but I think you must've mistaken me for someone else...
- You instinctively called him "Senior" by mistake... You pull Xiao'Guang aside to discuss the current situation.
- I think he must be a famous swordmaster...
- He's probably the same as Shifu and Big Pan.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Xiao'Guang, I think he must be just like Shifu and Big Pan... a famous swordmaster wearing Senior Ye's appearance.
- Ye Shunguang: Yeah, I think so too... I was just so surprised to see him just now that my mind blanked. Maybe he corresponds to one of the two remaining swords we need to find... Either way, let's ask him what's going on first.
- Your discussion done, you both turn to the confused man with Senior Ye's face.
- Ye Shunguang: Sorry, we mistook you for someone we knew... Um, have you been traveling alone? Oh, and, how should we refer to you?
- Ye Shiyuan...?: Ah, it's a bit embarrassing, but I've forgotten my real name and identity... By the time I came to, I was already lost amidst the mountains in this realm. Thankfully, I ran into this Shifu and you two.
- Peregrine: Please, just call me Peregrine. If possible, would you allow me to lodge here for a while? Though my memories are hazy, I remember that I came here in search of something.
- Ye Shunguang: Peregrine... I've heard that name before in the stories Mom used to tell me and Shiyuan! We were right!
- "Shifu": What are you two mumbling about...? In any case, this place has not been maintained for a long time, and isn't the most comfortable place to rest. So long as you don't mind, you may stay.
- Peregrine: You have my gratitude! I can tell you three have more to discuss, so I won't disturb you any further. I shall take my leave and look around a bit.
- Seeing that Shifu still has more to say, the man calling himself Peregrine leaves to give you privacy.
- "Shifu": Well then... Since you've found the first sword, it's time I tell you about the remaining two. However, I imagine you've already guessed... the remaining two areas each hide an "extraordinary sword."
- The remaining two areas?
- Aren't there only two areas in total?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The remaining two areas? But apart from the one we just went to, isn't there only one other area...?
- "Shifu": Do you recall the incomplete statue I pointed out to you in the main hall?
- Ye Shunguang: Yup! I kept having this sense of deja vu, like I had seen that statue somewhere before...
- "Shifu": Is that so? That's not surprising. In any case, both the final area and the monster that gave you trouble before are hidden behind that statue.
- Ye Shunguang: Behind the statue... So you mean, if we can break it, we can get to the third area?
- "Shifu": It is not something that can be broken with brute force... Ye Shunguang, an Ethereal that can temporarily steal your senses will certainly continue to cause you trouble.
- "Shifu": While exploring, you should contemplate how to gain passage from the statue. As someone who was recognized by the Qingming Sword, I'm sure you will succeed.
- "Shifu": Moving on... The Qingming Sword has sensed your growth. The seal for the second area is likely to lift soon... It's getting late. Let's rest up and reconvene tomorrow.
- (Idle)
- Peregrine: This place is... rather interesting.
- (Talk to Peregrine, optional)
- Peregrine: This place... feels really nostalgic. But right now, finding my memories is more important than aimlessly wandering around...
- (Idle)
- "Shifu": The trial... I guess it's time to bring that up.
- (Talk to "Shifu")
- "Shifu": ...You two, aren't you going to take a break? After a fight, you should focus on getting yourselves sorted out.
- Ye Shunguang: We still have the energy to explore this place, so we wanted to learn more about this mysterious realm... "Shifu", what's this sword formation sculpture you're examining...?
- Ye Shunguang: I sensed an unfathomable power from it...
- "Shifu": Were you talking about this? Come to think of it, it's time I explain what it does. The fact that you managed to get your first sword proves you have some serious talent.
- "Shifu": But this level of growth isn't enough for future battles. If you wish to journey the world with the Qingming Sword, you'll face many ridiculously powerful enemies... Without dedicated training, you're destined for defeat.
- "Shifu": Now, back to business. This sword formation sculpture is an additional trial set up for you by the Qingming Sword. Within this formation, the memories of every powerful foe encountered by Qingming Sword wielders throughout history have been sealed.
- Ye Shunguang: So... I need to resonate with this sculpture, face them head-on, and defeat them?
- "Shifu": If you want to become stronger, this is what you have to experience. I was planning to tell you about this after you'd rested... but since you asked, there's no need to keep it from you. However, it is still your choice... If you lack the fervor for battle, neither I nor the Qingming Sword will force you into it.
- "Shifu": Well then, if you're ready for battle, touch this sword formation. I'm quite eager to see just how far you've honed your martial arts...
- Touch the sword formation.
- (Combat Challenge interface opens)
- (Bubble)
- "Shifu": This is a special trial set up by the Qingming Sword specifically for its Sword Keeper.
- "Shifu": Complete the trial to earn rewards, including Sword Mastery
- "Shifu": Each trial has different completion targets and stage environments.
- "Shifu": Once you're geared up and ready, go ahead and take on the challenge.
- Ye Shunguang: The fight's over for now... Since we've got some time, let's go ask "Shifu" about that sword array!
- (Talk to "Shifu")
- You briefly tell "Shifu" about Xiao'Guang learning about the trial...
- "Shifu": Hmm... Ye Shunguang, looks like you've already looked into these trials left behind by the Qingming Sword.
- "Shifu": If you wish to further hone your swordsmanship... the Qingming Sword will gradually sense your intentions and unlock more trials for you to challenge.
- Ye Shunguang: Y-Yeah! No matter how tough the enemy is, I'll give it my all!
- "Shifu": There's no need to be so nervous. I can clearly sense your resolve for combat through your blade.
- "Shifu": In any case, you really need to take a break now. A balance of work and rest is vital even when it comes to combat. If there are changes to the Qingming Sword, I'll let you know.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | The Ravens and the Swordmaster |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 鸦群与剑士 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鴉群與劍士 |
| Japanese | 鴉の群れと剣士 |
| Korean | 까마귀 떼와 검사 Kkamagwi Ttewa Geomsa |
| Spanish | Los cuervos y el espadachín |
| French | Les corbeaux et le maître épéiste |
| Russian | Мечник и вороны Mechnik i vorony |
| Thai | ฝูงกาและนักดาบ |
| Vietnamese | Đàn Quạ Và Kiếm Sĩ |
| German | Krähenschwarm und Schwertkämpfer |
| Indonesian | Burung Gagak dan Pendekar Pedang |
| Portuguese | Corvos e Espadachins |
Change History
Released in Version 2.5 - To Be Fuel for the Night