Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade is fought at the bottom of the Sha-Chi tower between Meigu Lake and Pangzhen. A fire swordsman whose blade lights itself: every sweep leaves a wall of flame. Beat him and Bi Feng for The Two Blade Masters.
From the launch game’s own text 29 Oct 2026 · in-game boss dossier (BossName_024)
Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade in-game dossier and forms
Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade
A master of the flaming blade, clad in robes patterned with fire. The mask that once concealed his burns now covers a hollow face, suppressing the frenzied Sha-Chi brought on by Transcension. His blade needs no outside flame to ignite it: fire springs from the steel itself, each sweeping stroke unleashing a blazing inferno. Years ago, Zhu Yuan survived a battlefield engulfed in flames. He watched the swiftest blades and the thickest volleys of arrows vanish into the conflagration. Entranced by that all-consuming power, he threw himself into the study of fire, tempering his swordplay in its heat. Even burns across his entire body could not deter his quest to command the flames. The furnaces of the Sha-Chi Tower burn day and night, their molten metal flowing without rest. A device left here was used to transform Zhu Yuan, enabling his body to withstand extreme heat and taking his blade technique to new heights. He battled the flames until he could finally fuse fire with his blade and command it through Sha-Chi.
Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade is fought at the bottom of the Sha-Chi tower between Meigu Lake and Pangzhen. A fire swordsman whose blade lights itself: every sweep leaves a wall of flame. Beat him and Bi Feng for The Two Blade Masters.
How to beat this fight
At the bottom of the Sha-Chi tower between Meigu Lake and Pangzhen.
When he glows orange, dodge away or guard-break him to cut the attack short. A spin sends fire along the ground. The next attack is often a red jump: do not perfect-dodge until he actually arrives.
He drops Scorching Flames, a temper material for Sanguine Reach.
Location, weapons and connected quests
Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade is fought at the bottom of the Sha-Chi tower between Meigu Lake and Pangzhen. Unlocks the The Two Blade Masters trophy and achievement (Defeat the Two Blade Masters of the Order.).
Key facts
Boss · Launch build
Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade
Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade key facts from the launch build
Boss name
Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade (火刀：祝原)
Location
The bottom of the Sha-Chi tower between Meigu Lake and Pangzhen
Where do you fight Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade in Phantom Blade Zero?
Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade is fought at the bottom of the Sha-Chi tower between Meigu Lake and Pangzhen. A fire swordsman whose blade lights itself: every sweep leaves a wall of flame. Beat him and Bi Feng for The Two Blade Masters.
What does the in-game dossier say about Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade?
A master of the flaming blade, clad in robes patterned with fire. The mask that once concealed his burns now covers a hollow face, suppressing the frenzied Sha-Chi brought on by Transcension. His blade needs no outside flame to ignite it: fire springs from the steel itself, each sweeping stroke unleashing a blazing inferno. Years ago, Zhu Yuan survived a battlefield engulfed in flames. He watched the swiftest blades and the thickest volleys of arrows vanish into the conflagration. Entranced by that all-consuming power, he threw himself into the study of fire, tempering his swordplay in its heat. Even burns across his entire body could not deter his quest to command the flames. The furnaces of the Sha-Chi Tower burn day and night, their molten metal flowing without rest. A device left here was used to transform Zhu Yuan, enabling his body to withstand extreme heat and taking his blade technique to new heights. He battled the flames until he could finally fuse fire with his blade and command it through Sha-Chi.
What weapons, quests or trophies connect to Zhu Yuan, the Searing Blade?
Unlocks the The Two Blade Masters trophy and achievement (Defeat the Two Blade Masters of the Order.).
