Guangde Temple
广德寺
A secluded monastery where the protagonist resides. It serves as both a place of religious devotion and a training ground for martial arts experts.
Bodhidharma Institute
达摩院
The elite branch within the monastery dedicated to the most advanced martial arts training and spiritual study.
Jufu Restaurant
聚福楼
A local eatery where Zhu Dadan is employed as a chef.
Great Qi Dynasty
大齐
The imperial state current to the narrative, characterized by a governance style that heavily favors literary achievement over military service.
Practice Ground
演武场
The central training arena at the monastery where sparring, demonstrations, and official selection trials are conducted.
Yun Prefecture
云州
A region within the Jianghu landscape, renowned for producing famous martial artists.
Mahavira Hall
大雄宝殿
The main hall of Guangde Temple where the daily morning and evening chanting and communal ceremonies take place.
Servants' Courtyard
杂役院
The section of the temple where monks who perform manual labor reside.
Bodhi Institute
菩提院
A branch of the temple focused on the study of Buddhist scriptures and dharma, distinct from the martial-focused Bodhidharma Institute.
Refectory
斋堂
The dining hall of the monastery where monks gather for their communal meals.
Dingzhou
定州
An administrative region or prefecture within the Great Qi Dynasty, known for its scholarly traditions.
Black Tiger Martial Arts Hall
黑虎武馆
The largest martial arts school within Hanyang Prefecture.
Hanyang Prefecture
汉阳郡
The administrative region serving as the primary setting for current events.
Feima County
飞马县
A county currently occupied and used as a staging ground by the refugee leader Wan La.
Song Mountain Stronghold
水泊松山
A heavily fortified and geographically advantageous mountain base, home to a massive rebel faction.
Li Estate
李府
The ancestral residence and political stronghold of the Li family. A heavily guarded location currently marked for military seizure.
Prefecture City
郡城
The central administrative city of the Hanyang region, serving as the strategic focus for the current military operation.
Li Family Estate
李家
The seat of the treacherous Li clan, which was entirely purged following their failed attempt to usurp power.
Jiangyun Prefecture
江云郡
The administrative region now under the control of Li Ming, following the downfall of the Li family influence.
Prefectural Governor's Office
郡守府
The seat of administrative power within the capital city.
Prefecture School
府学
The local state-run institution for education, currently the target of Li Ming's administrative reforms.
Jiangbo Prefecture
江泊郡
The neighboring region to which the refugee army led by Wan La has retreated.
Wangshan Prefecture
望山郡
A geographically advantageous region backed by a massive mountain range. It is considered an attractive target for conquest due to its comparative stability and lack of famine-related chaos.
Lingzhou
灵州
A fragmented territory characterized by rapid shifting of power between minor opportunistic warlords.
Zhenzhou
真州
A volatile region situated between major power blocs, plagued by constant internal conflict and lack of stable governance.
Datong Era / State
大同
The current era and state, characterized by rapid modernization, the replacement of traditional imperial autocracy with a term-limited leadership system, and a strong emphasis on technology and scientific research.
Xuzhou
徐州
The home region of Zhu Xi.
The Capital
首都
The administrative, political, and educational center of the Datong state, home to the capital's examination centers and institutions.
Academy of Sciences
科研院
The state-sponsored research institution where Academician Ai and others develop new technologies to propel the nation's progress.
Martial Academy
武院
A premier institution for martial arts practitioners, focused on the research and development of new martial techniques and innovations.
Head of State's Office
元首府
The official residence and seat of power for the leader of the Datong state.
Fairy Street
仙女街
An area of the city known for its nightlife and entertainment districts, often frequented by those seeking discreet leisure.
Martial Science Academy
武科院
An elite research and training institution dedicated to the development and study of martial arts, currently facing a stagnation in research breakthroughs.
Central Hospital
中心医院
The premier medical facility in the region, possessing the best available healthcare technology.
Scripture Lecture Hall
讲经堂
The designated location within the monastery used for teaching scripture, literacy, and holding important lectures for the disciples.
Feiyun Mountain
飞云山
A mountain location in Yun Prefecture where an intense pursuit of the Jade-Tooth Bandit occurred.
Sanying Temple
三英观
A prestigious martial arts organization based in Yun Prefecture.
Six Gates
六扇门
A state-sanctioned law enforcement organization known for investigating serious crimes and hunting down dangerous criminals.
Myriad Buddhas Temple
万佛寺
One of the four great sacred martial arts sites in the world, and the parent establishment from which Guangde Temple originated.
Purple Bamboo Grove
紫竹林
The sacred dwelling place of Bodhisattva Guanyin, which Li Ming uses as a conceptual origin for his identity as a bamboo spirit.