Xuan-Yuan Sword 5: A Sword Above the Clouds and the Sentiments of the World of Shanhai

About

In Xuan-Yuan Sword 5 you play as Lu Chengxuan a young man cursed with uncontrollable power that led to tragedy. After a portal transports him to the mystical World of Shanhai he meets Xia Rou a key figure in the Kingdom of Women and embarks on a quest across warring realms. The game mixes RPG storytelling with turn-based combat as you navigate political tensions and ancient myths. Exploration and dialogue choices shape alliances while battles require careful strategy to overcome foes. The game stands out for its layered narrative and intricate world design. Players weave through folklore and moral dilemmas while managing a roster of characters with distinct abilities. Despite its 2006 release it holds a dedicated following with one community vote labeling it intense. The blend of mythological themes and tactical depth offers a niche but rewarding experience for those seeking a story-rich RPG with strategic combat.

Storyline

The main character Lu Chengxuan (陸承軒) killed his parents as a result of not being able control his mysterious power, and was about to die in the wilderness as an outcast when he was coincidentally brought to the World of Shanhai through a portal created by Huangfu Muyun (皇甫暮雲), a powerful wielder of sword energy and the avatar of the Xuanyuan Sword, using the Pangu Axe. There, he encounters Xia Rou (夏柔), second empress of the Kingdom of Women. The two traveled around the world, meeting with people from other kingdoms, and set out to accomplish a task given to them by the Elder of the Green Dragon Kingdom, leading to a confrontation with the exiled Princess of Heaven, Qing'er (青兒), who helped the Yellow Emperor, Ji Xuanyuan (姬軒轅), claim the mortal world for humans and was banished due to her newly acquired form causing cataclysmic droughts after expending her power in aiding him in reforging the sword that would later be known as the Xuan Yuan Sword.