Zhao Yun, Xiaoqiao, Ling Tong

Setting: A sunny afternoon at the lake town near the Grasslands. The water is clear, and the three warriors are taking a rare break from the Orochi conflict.
Zhao Yun (wearing a sleek black swim brief): "The water is remarkably refreshing today. It is a welcome change from the heat of the front lines."
Xiao Qiao (in a bright orange one-piece, splashing her feet): "I told you! The lake is the best place to forget about those grumpy demons for a while. Come on, Zhao Yun, you're being too serious even in a swimsuit!"
Ling Tong (wearing a bold red swim brief, leaning back on the grass): "Give him a break, Xiao Qiao. Old habits die hard. Though, I have to admit... even I feel lighter without all that armor weighing me down. The red helps me move faster in the water, too—at least, that's my theory!"
Zhao Yun (smiling): "Perhaps you are right. For today, the spear stays on the shore."
Xiao Qiao (laughing): "That’s the spirit! Last one to the big rock has to buy the snacks!"

Setting: A vibrant, sunny beach at the lake town, where Zhao Yun, Xiao Qiao, and Ling Tong are relaxing. They hear footsteps and turn to see Zhu Rong approaching.
Zhao Yun (looking up from the shore): "Ah, Zhu Rong! The water is perfect. You timed that well."
Zhu Rong (wearing a fierce, fiery pattern bikini, hands on hips): "Of course I did. Nanzhong never gets to enjoy waters this calm. I heard you all were having too much fun without the Fire Goddess present."
Xiao Qiao (waving excitedly from the water in her orange one-piece): "Zhu Rong, your swimsuit is amazing! Come on in, the water feels great!"
Ling Tong (lounging in his red swim brief): "Careful you don't boil the lake, Zhu Rong. We just got the temperature right."
Zhu Rong (smirking): "Don't tempt me, Ling Tong. I can handle the water just fine. Now, make room, the real fun is about to begin!"
Zhao Yun (smiling as Zhu Rong wades in): "It seems our peaceful afternoon just got a little more exciting."

Setting: The four warriors are now all submerged in the refreshing water, floating and relaxing together under the warm sun.
Zhu Rong (sighing in contentment): "This is the life. No demon snakes, no battle strategies, just quiet water."
Ling Tong (floating on his back, eyes closed): "Exactly. My muscles were starting to get stiff from all that spear-swinging. This is exactly what I needed."
Xiao Qiao (splashing gently): "It’s so peaceful. I wish we could stay here forever instead of going back to the fight."
Zhao Yun (treading water calmly): "We must return eventually, but these moments of peace are what we fight for. We should cherish this rest."
Zhu Rong: "Well said, Zhao Yun. For now... complete and total relaxation."

Setting: The clear blue waters of the lake town. Below the surface, the sunlight filters through in shimmering rays, while the surface remains calm and peaceful.
[Underwater]
Zhao Yun (In his black swim brief, gliding effortlessly through the water): (Gives a thumbs up and a serene smile, his movements fluid and calm as he explores the lake floor.)
Ling Tong (In his red swim brief, swimming circles around Zhao Yun): (Points toward a school of small fish and grins, clearly enjoying the weightlessness of the water.)
[On the Surface]
Xiao Qiao (Floating on her back in her orange one-piece, arms spread wide): "Hey, can you guys see them down there? It looks so sparkly from up here!"
Zhu Rong (Floating nearby in her bikini, eyes closed and soaking up the sun): "Let them stay down there for a bit, Xiao Qiao. It’s the only way to get those two to stop talking about duty and training."
Xiao Qiao (Giggling): "You're right! It’s like the lake is our own little fortress of peace."
Zhu Rong (Sighing happily): "Exactly. Just the sun, the water, and no one trying to conquer anything. This is the real victory."

Setting: The four warriors are all peacefully floating on their backs in the calm lake water, the sun warming their faces.
Zhao Yun (Eyes closed, arms gently moving to stay afloat): "This... this is true serenity. I feel as though I could float here forever."
Xiao Qiao (Bobbing gently in her orange one-piece): "I know! It's like a cloud made of water. So much better than a dusty battlefield."
Ling Tong (Drifting slowly past Zhu Rong): "If only every day in the 'Curse of the Demon Snake' world was this calm. No worries, no commanders yelling orders."
Zhu Rong (Floating elegantly in her bikini): "Don't get used to it, Ling Tong. I already feel rested enough to set something on fire. This peace is nice, but Nanzhong is waiting!"
Zhao Yun (Opening one eye with a smile): "Not today, Zhu Rong. Today, we simply float."

Setting: The four friends are still floating in the serene lake water.
Ling Tong (Flexing his arms proudly for Zhu Rong): "Hey, check this out, Zhu Rong! All this swimming has been paying off! Look at the definition here!"
Zhu Rong (Rolling her eyes with a playful smirk): "Oh please, Ling Tong, like I haven't seen a muscle before. Nanzhong warriors are built of tougher stuff than that."
Ling Tong (Puffing out his chest and striking an exaggerated pose right in front of her): "Are they? Can they do this? This is peak physical condition!"
Zhu Rong (Laughing, playing along with his silly boasting. She leans in close, putting her thumb in her mouth and blowing air, as if inflating him like a toy): "You're so full of hot air, Ling Tong, you're going to inflate like a balloon! Pfffth! There you go, back to normal size!"
Ling Tong (Deflating his pose dramatically and splashing her): "Hey! It was a good pose while it lasted!"
Xiao Qiao (Giggling at the playful exchange from a few feet away): "You two are impossible!"
Zhao Yun (Shaking his head with a gentle smile): "Never a dull moment with these two."

Setting: The four warriors are drifting near the shoreline of the lake town. Ling Tong is still laughing after his play-fight with Zhu Rong.
Ling Tong (Grinning and pointing at Zhu Rong as she floats perfectly still on her back): "Hey, Zhao Yun! Xiao Qiao! Look over here! I think Zhu Rong has finally turned into a balloon!"
Xiao Qiao (Giggling and paddling over): "A balloon? She does look pretty bouncy just floating there! Is she going to fly away if the wind picks up?"
Zhao Yun (Wiping water from his eyes and smiling): "She certainly seems light enough now. Perhaps it was all that 'hot air' you mentioned earlier, Ling Tong."
Zhu Rong (Keeping her eyes closed but smirking as she drifts): "Careful now. This 'balloon' might just pop and splash you all the way back to the castle if you don't watch it!"
Ling Tong (Laughing): "See? She’s even filled with fire! A true Nanzhong hot-air balloon!"
Xiao Qiao: "Race you to the shore before the 'balloon' catches us!"

Setting: The playful atmosphere at the lake town takes a magical, cartoonish turn. After Ling Tong’s joke about her being a balloon, a sudden surge of "Demon Snake" energy causes Zhu Rong to puff up like a giant beach ball!
Ling Tong (Eyes wide, pointing): "Whoa! I was just kidding, but she really is a balloon now! Zhao Yun, Xiao Qiao—help me out before she floats away for good!"
Xiao Qiao (Giggling as she prepares her fans): "Don't worry! We’ll get the air out! Take this!"
(Xiao Qiao performs a light spinning strike toward Zhu Rong’s midsection.)
Zhao Yun (Leaping from the water with grace): "Forgive me, Zhu Rong! I shall aim for the center to ground you!"
(Zhao Yun delivers a precise, non-lethal tap with the butt of his spear right toward her navel.)
Ling Tong (Diving in for the final hit): "And one more for good measure! Hya!"
(Ling Tong strikes with his nunchaku, hitting the 'release valve' at her navel.)
Zhu Rong: "Wait, wait, guys— PHHHHHHHHHRRRRRT!"
Zhu Rong (Whizzing through the air like a punctured balloon): "Waaaaaaaah! I’m flying! I’m flyiiiiing!"
(The air hisses out loudly as Zhu Rong zips in zig-zags across the blue sky over the grasslands, spinning wildly until the very last bit of air escapes.)
Xiao Qiao (Shielding her eyes from the sun): "Look at her go! She’s like a firework!"
Ling Tong: "There she goes... look out below!"
(With a final "splat," a completely flattened, paper-thin Zhu Rong drifts down from the sky and lands softly on the grassy shore.)
Zhao Yun (Walking over to the flattened Zhu Rong): "Are you quite alright, Lady Zhu Rong?"
Zhu Rong (Muffled, speaking from the ground like a rug): "Next time... I'm just staying in the water. Can someone... puff me back up?"
Xiao Qiao, Ling Tong, and Zhao Yun: (All burst into laughter together.)

Setting: The playful attack by the trio sends a ballooned Zhu Rong zipping uncontrollably through the air high above the lake town.
Zhao Yun, Ling Tong, & Xiao Qiao (Watching from the water): "There she goes!"
Zhu Rong (Whizzing through the sky): "Waaaaaaaah! I can't control my fligh—look out beeeeelow!"
(High above, a massive, shadowy Demon Snake—part of the "Curse" that brought the heroes together—is slithering through the sky.)
Demon Snake (Hissing in surprise): "Sssssss!? What is thiss—"
[SPLAT!]
(Zhu Rong, still deflating and moving at incredible speed, crashes head-on into the Demon Snake. The force is enough to instantly knock out the monster.)
Ling Tong (Cheering): "She got it! Zhu Rong with the assist!"
Xiao Qiao (Clapping her hands): "She took it down! The Nanzhong air-strike!"
(Having run out of air completely, the now flattened, paper-thin Zhu Rong drifts gently down from the upper sky, landing flat on the grassy ground next to the defeated snake.)
Zhao Yun (Walking over, impressed): "An unconventional but highly effective tactic, Lady Zhu Rong. The threat is neutralized."
Zhu Rong (Muffled, speaking from the ground): "See? Told you I was useful. Now, someone put me back in shape. I think I need a vacation from this vacation."

Setting: The Demon Snake is defeated! The "Curse" of Olympos is broken. The four warriors have returned to the peaceful lakeside village, celebrating their final victory. Zhu Rong is back to her normal shape, looking happy and powerful in her bikini.
Zhu Rong (Smiling broadly, arms wrapped around Ling Tong and Xiao Qiao): "That's how Nanzhong handles a 'Curse of the Demon Snake'! We flatten them with teamwork!"
Ling Tong (Grinning, back in the water): "Only you could turn being a balloon into a winning battle strategy, Zhu Rong. I'm just glad we didn't have to fight a second one."
Xiao Qiao (Splashing Zhao Yun gently): "The world is finally safe again! Which means we get to keep this peaceful lake town exactly as it is."
Zhao Yun (His black swim brief gleaming in the sun, a rare look of pure relief on his face): "Indeed. The gods of Olympos have been satisfied, and the lands are restored. Our duties as warriors are fulfilled."
Zhu Rong: "So, what's next?"
Ling Tong: "I think that's obvious."
Zhao Yun: "More relaxation."
Xiao Qiao: "And snacks!"
(They all laugh happily, floating together in the water under the perfect, peaceful sky.)

Sun Shangxiang (Taken from Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends)

Sun Shang Xiang

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Warriors Orochi 4 Curse of the Demon Snake

Sun Shangxiang wearing swimsuit

Dynasty Warriors 7

Sun Shang Xiang is affiliated with wheels in this appearance. When she is equipped with it, she can perform a unique attack exclusive to her. Upon performing her Musou techniques, she will automatically use the weapon in her attacks.

EX Attack: Square, Square, Square, Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle: Crouches low to the ground to spring forward feet first though her opponents.

Musou - Rising Tiger Kick (猛虎天昇脚): Circle: Somersaults twice and kicks an enemy. If the kick connects, Sun Shang Xiang jumps onto the victim's head and performs a chain of quick jabbing kicks, then does a backflip. Used in Warriors Orochi 3 & Warriors Orochi 4 Curse of the Demon Snake.

Aerial Musou - Crimson Volley (紅蓮弓): X, Circle: Pulls out a bow in midair, draws it with the help of her feet, then shoots an arrow surrounded with a powerful flaming aura towards the ground, hitting a wide radius. Classified as a Blast Musou in Next.

Dynasty Warriors Next

Speed Musou - Blast: Tap both sides of screen: Sun Shangxiang dashes forward and slashes at her opponents repeatedly in a circular motion while being covered in flames. The assault ends with both wheels orbiting around her before catching them.

Warriors Orochi 3

X, Triangle: Throws both weapons downward in an arc fashion before catching them back.

R1: Causes weapons to burst into flames and orbit within enemy ranks before triggering an explosion.

X, R1 (Ultimate only): Propels self forward in an angular spinning motion, damaging enemies caught within range of the attack.

Dynasty Warriors 8

『真・三國無双７』_孫尚香

Sun Shangxiang keeps the same moveset from the previous title with the following additions.

EX Attack 2 (Xtreme Legends only): Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle: Sets wheels on fire and launches them forward to juggle nearby enemies.

Alternate Musou - Skyarrow (旋環天衝弓): R1 + Circle: Causes wheels to cycle around within the enemy ranks to lift them up. She tumbles back and fires red-tinted arrows in the air for additional damage. Used in Warriors Orochi 4 Curse of the Demon Snake.

Awakening Musou: Throws weapons like a boomerang one by one within short distance. She then crouches down and fires an arrow that unleashes a fierce burst of energy. The extension has her twirling both weapons on each side and tossing them together before having them spin telekinetically on a single spot near the end.

Bao Sanniang (Taken from Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends)

Bao Sanniang

Dynasty Warriors 9

Warriors Orochi 4 Curse of the Demon Snake

Bao Sanniang wearing swimsuit

Dynasty Warriors 7

Bao Sanniang is affiliated with the spinner in this appearance. When she is equipped with it, she can perform a unique attack exclusive to her. Unlike most characters, she does not use this (or any other) weapon during her Musou techniques, strictly relying on hand-to-hand combat.

EX Attack: Square, Square, Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle: Stands upright and uses her hands to claw at her opponent. She swipes them several times before she scratches them with both hands. Needs a moment to regain her weapon after the move finishes.

Musou - Tiger Pounce (猫々天昇斬): Circle: Gets down on all fours and prances around on the ground. If she runs into someone, she will perform a roll that drags them up into the air. Once in the air, she kicks them back down once she "unravels" herself. Classified as a Throw Musou in Next and used in Warriors Orochi 3.

Aerial Musou - Tiger Spin (猫々回転): X, Circle: Rolls down at a diagonal and lands on all fours.

Dynasty Warriors Next

Speed Musou - Blast: Tap both sides of screen: Drives spinner into the earth and mows down any foe caught in its path, leaving Bao Sanniang flying while holding the weapon's handle. The attack ends with an overhead swing to the ground.

Warriors Orochi 3

X, Triangle: Extends weapon and spins it around counterclockwise several times.

R1: Strikes the enemy with a high-speed forward rotating attack.

X, R1 (Ultimate only): Swings weapon forward then dives to the ground with enough impact to knock surrounding opponents away.

Dynasty Warriors 8

『真・三國無双７』_鮑三娘

Bao Sanniang keeps the same moveset from the previous title with the following additions.

EX Attack 2 (Xtreme Legends only): Triangle, Triangle: Hits the opponent with two crouching slashes and a leaping scratch attack.

Alternate Musou - Tiger Rush (猫々超疾走): R1 + Circle: Drives weapon into the ground, mowing nearby opponents while running around before propelling it upward at an angle.

Awakening Musou: Thrusts back and forth in short bursts. She then unleashes a massive shockwave traveling in a large radius. Upon extending the attack, she holds the weapon as it rotates on the earth grinding enemies before being released up in the air.

Plachta - Warriors Orochi 4 Curse of the Demon Snake - 2018 March 16th Games

Plachta appear in Warriors Orochi 4 Curse of the Demon Snake release 2018 March 16th Games & Ai Hinatsuru & Ai Yashajin's Fantasy Adventure release 2021 July 29th Series.

Plachta - Warriors Orochi 4 Curse of the Demon Snake - 2018 March 16th Games

Sophie Neuenmuller - Warriors Orochi 4 Curse of the Demon Snake - 2018 March 16th Games

Sophie Neuenmuller appear in Warriors Orochi 4 Curse of the Demon Snake release 2018 March 16th Games & Ai Hinatsuru & Ai Yashajin's Fantasy Adventure release 2021 July 29th Series.

Sophie Neuenmuller - Warriors Orochi 4 Curse of the Demon Snake - 2018 March 16th Games

Square, Square, Square, Square, Square, Square: Sophie swings her staff down left, up right, then to the left, then straight down. She then summons a purple magic circle to shoot out a purple projectile, then finishes by swinging her staff to the right.

Triangle: Throws a small concoction forward. Effects are randomized, such as fire, ice, and lightning. Sea urchins will stun enemies.

Square, Triangle: Sophie tosses forward three explosives that explode into ice crystals.

Square, Square, Triangle: Sophie tosses forward a ball of lightning that stuns enemies.

Square, Square, Square, Triangle: She summons a giant Puni meteor to drop down onto her enemies, resulting in a fairly large explosion emanating outward from where it falls.

Square, Square, Square, Square, Triangle: Sophie repeatedly throws explosives forward while pivoting. She finishes by tossing a very large explosive.

Square, Square, Square, Square, Square, Triangle: Sophie blows a horn and summons Puni to appear around her. They then charge forward to bulldoze enemies as she cheers them on.

Dashing + Triangle: Swings her staff up left.

Dashing + Square: Swings her staff up left.

Jump + Triangle: Sophie fires Puni Puni Missiles down at foes.

Jump + Square: Swings her staff to the right.

Circle: "Law of Hundred Flowers": Sophie summons numerous alchemy books to appear behind her in the air. They then all shoot projectiles forward.

Zhou Yu (Taken from Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends)

Zhou Yu

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Zhou Yu is affiliated with the staff in this appearance. When he is equipped with it, he can perform a unique attack exclusive to him. Upon performing his Musou techniques, he will automatically use the weapon in his attacks.

EX Attack: Square, Square, Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle: Lands from a high jump, slamming his staff into the ground in an explosion of flames.

Musou - Hellfire (業火): Circle: Staff is engulfed in flames and spins several times around to end in a shockwave. Classified as a Multi-strike Musou in Next and used in Warriors Orochi 3.

Aerial Musou - Meteor Shower (猛襲火): X, Circle: Stabs his staff multiple times towards enemies below and ends with a sweeping forward strike infused with fire.

Dynasty Warriors Next

Speed Musou - Spurt: Tap both sides of screen: Strikes the ground continuously, causing flames to erupt around the area. The attack ends with Zhou Yu rising upward while releasing a massive whirlwind.

Warriors Orochi 3

X, Triangle: Performs multiple acrobatic strikes before vaulting on the ground.

R1: Creates a whirlwind by twirling weapon.

X, R1 (Ultimate only): Propels himself forward by twirling weapon horizontally.

EX Attack 2 (Xtreme Legends only): Square, Triangle, Triangle: Vaults unto airborne target and hurls them on a group of enemies below. Upon collision, a rain of fireballs suddenly appear to juggle them repeatedly.

Alternate Musou - Circling Flames (業旋火): R1 + Circle: Launches a barrage of twirling hits enveloped in flames, ending the attack with a rising circular strike.

Awakening Musou: Gracefully swings weapon around multiple times at blinding speed. Ends the assault by jumping up and slamming the earth to emit a powerful burst of energy. After accumulating enough hits during the move, the initial motion turns into a twirling dash attack with his weapon imbued with fire as well as the inclusion of a few additional swipes.

Daqiao (Taken from Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends)

Da Qiao

Dynasty Warriors 9 can fix that

Warriors Orochi 4 Curse of the Demon Snake

Daqiao is affiliated with the pugil stick in this appearance. When she is equipped with it, she can perform a unique attack exclusive to her. Upon performing her Musou techniques, she will automatically use the weapon in her attacks.

EX Attack: , : Leaps up in the air, then dives forward into enemies.

EX Attack 2 (Xtreme Legends only): , , , , , : Levitates enemies via telekinesis and flings them away at a considerable distance.

Aerial Musou - Spirit Blast (落英風): , : Spins around surrounded by a whirlwind of red petals while hovering down on the earth. The whirlwind surrounding the user remains for a while after the attack, damaging enemies close by.

EX Attack 3: , , , , : Sends an energy ball crashing to the ground. This attack causes fire damage in the Xtreme Legends expansion of the game.

Musou - Spirit Wave (断絶波): : Concentrate her spirit power and unleash it from the palm of her hand. Classified as a Blast Musou in Next.

Alternate Musou - Spirit Strike (悪漢討伐): R1 + : Grab, lift, spin and throw the opponent with her spirit power. Also creates a powerful whirlwind while spinning the opponent around which affects nearby enemy troops.

Aerial Musou - Spirit Blast (落英風): , : Spins around surrounded by a whirlwind of red petals while hovering down on the earth. The whirlwind surrounding the user remains for a while after the attack, damaging enemies close by.

Awakening Musou: Swings weapon back and forth several times in a row. The assault ends with her radiating a massive surge of energy that sends foes flying. During the extended version, she jumps up and twirls both weapons while rotating before unleashing an electrical tornado.