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♫ Your face is bright under the remaining moon behind the screen ♫

♫ Clouds gather and fog swirls, I crave that one glance ♫

♫ Some fulfill, some regret for a thousand years ♫

♫ The returning swallows' bell toll chisels my heartstrings ♫

♫ Fingers linger over that page with ease ♫

♫ Words are familiar, tone hard to distinguish, leaving it to fate ♫

♫ Regret spreads as I silently recite in my heart ♫

♫ Flowers fall and bloom again, scattered in the wind ♫

♫ It's hard to distinguish the moon in water and the moon far ♫

♫ Even if there is no return date, I wander aimlessly ♫

♫ Fallen flowers rise, the flowing water is indifferent ♫

♫ The flowers gathered is like a dream, also like you ♫

♫ Even if wordless for a moment, I have mixed feelings ♫

♫ Wiping away tears, I never leave you ♫

♫ Drenched by a lifetime of rain, I still wait for you ♫

♫ I still wait for you ♫

[Episode 27]

I come to apologize to you.

You know your faults?

You did not expose me in front of everyone.

I feel

even more guilty and ashamed.

Once I knew the news of you seeking the Divine Physician,

I felt something's off.

I was sure

that you had gone back to Suyu Mountain.

The successful rescue of the disciples of immortal sects

and other fellows in the Jianghu,

is much owed to Lixue's timely help.

However, Chong Guang is good at manipulating people.

I really don't want to see

Lixue falling into the demonic path

and being used by him.

Everything happens for a reason.

And everyone has their own karma.

I know why you returned to Suyu Mountain,

and I can guess

why you returned without success.

This is the last time I remind you

that you are the future Sect Leader of the Shushan Sect.

This is the last time

you act willfully.

From now on, remember,

to take on the great responsibility,

you must swallow the suffering

and deal with your love and desire.

This is my advice to you.

I hope you can understand.

I understand.

You understand it and make it done.

This would spend your lifetime to achieve.

[Tianxing Mansion]

She's awake!

My lady.

You're awake. How do you feel?

Nothing.

Where is this place?

My lady, we're at home.

This is the Tianxing Mansion.

I finally came back.

My lady, this is Gu Bai, the head of Tianxing Sect

in charge of all the major businesses

back then.

Greetings, my lady.

You are Uncle Gu?

My lady.

My lady.

The Tianxing Sect was disbanded by the Shushan Sect back then.

Gu Bai and several heads who have followed the Bishop for years

could not bear to abandon the Bishop's foundation,

so they can only temporarily hide the name of the Tianxing Sect

and stay in the Fengdu City

with the identity of merchants.

I never thought that our Tianxing Sect still has members.

My lady.

The Tianxing Sect got disbanded back then,

we were at a loss.

Fortunately, a mysterious person secretly helped us

and encouraged us not to give up,

to keep a spark alive for the Tianxing Sect.

A mysterious person?

Do you know his name?

He rarely appears,

and never reveals his face.

He doesn't reveal his name or background,

so we don't ask.

I thought

when the Tianxing Sect collapsed,

many would take advantage of its downfall.

I never thought there would be a person supporting our Tianxing Sect.

Po Yun,

if we find out his name,

we must thank him in person.

Alright, my lady.

My lady.

Back then, we all thought

you had fallen off the cliff and died along with the Bishop.

We didn't expect that you could

return to the Tianxing Sect.

Our years of persistence

have not been in vain.

Mr. Gu.

About the Bishop falling off the cliff and dying back then,

there are hidden truths.

My lady returns this time

to re-establish the Tianxing Sect

and clear its name.

Really?

You want to re-establish the Tianxing Sect?

We are willing to pledge our lives for you.

However…

What is it?

To re-establish the Tianxing Sect,

we need to retrieve a sacred artifact.

Uncle Gu,

are you referring to the Tianxing Seal?

That's right, the Tianxing Seal is the sacred artifact of our Tianxing Sect.

Back then, the Tianxing Sect was disbanded by the Shushan Sect,

and the Tianxing Seal was also taken away.

Now we need to re-establish the Tianxing Sect,

the first step is to retrieve the Tianxing Seal from the Shushan Sect.

Mr. Gu.

Regarding this,

it needs to take time.

There is no rush.

My lady has just escaped from the Demonic Sect,

and is still weak.

Let her rest for a few days,

and we can discuss then.

Right.

My lady has just returned to Fengdu City.

Take some rest.

We have been waiting for this day for over ten years.

We don't mind waiting a few more days.

Then I will take my leave.

Alright.

By the way,

this is my daughter, Cangcang.

You can let her run some errands.

She is little,

but quite sensible.

I will get you

a close maid soon.

I am used to doing everything myself.

I don't need a maid.

Cangcang.

Having Cangcang with me is enough.

My lady, take some rest.

We will take our leave.

Cangcang,

do you know Fengdu City well?

Of course.

No matter which street or alley,

or whose shop or courtyard,

I know them all very well.

That's impressive.

Then take me around Fengdu City,

okay?

Xie Lingyun.

You asked me out in such a hurry,

is our secret discovered?

Look at you, acting so guilty.

Even if it is discovered, Mo Xiao and I will handle it.

What are you afraid of?

Since it's not discovered,

why did you ask me out in such a hurry?

Listen, Jing.

Well, recently,

we have always been together.

You are always chattering around me,

I've gotten used to it.

Now I return to the Tielv Division,

every day it's just me and my father

staring at each other.

It's so boring.

So I wanted to invite you out

to help me relax.

That's it?

Then I'm leaving.

Jing, wait.

Jing.

This is for you.

For me?

Why?

A while ago,

we experienced so much at the Suyu Mountain.

I think we can be considered as

sworn friends for life or death now.

So,

take this as a token,

in memory of our experience together.

Sworn friends for life or death?

Let this fan be the proof.

I won't betray you in this lifetime.

You're giving me this fan,

just to become sworn friends for life or death with me?

Jing, this isn't any fan.

This is the only relic

left by my mother for me.

I intended to use it as a betrothal gift

for my bride.

In that case,

this is too valuable

to accept.

You must accept it.

If you give this fan to me,

what about your bride?

Well,

you take care for me.

Remember it.

Fool.

Today's Fengdu City

has become prosperous.

My lady, you might also find it unfamiliar.

Yes.

Wu Chen, Wu Chen, wake up!

Mo Xiao.

Are you okay?

Wu Chen.

Where is your family?

You have gone through so much.

Thanks to the blessing from the Bishop,

so you could return safely.

Why are there so many

disciples of the immortal sects in Fengdu City?

Let me tell you.

During your unconsciousness after entering the city,

the Shushan Sect is going to hold the Grand Meeting.

So the disciples of the immortal sects

are rushing to Fengdu City from all over the world

and going to the Shushan Sect tomorrow.

Grand Meeting?

Today is

the annual Grand Meeting.

Every year on this day,

all of you come from afar and gather in here

to discuss on important matters of the Immortal Sect.

I hope you can express your thoughts freely.

Sect Leader Yuan.

Actually, in today's Grand Meeting,

we have something to discuss with you.

Recently, the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds of the Demonic Sect

have been constantly disturbing various immortal sects

and fighting with our disciples.

And many disciples of the immortal sects

have been poisoned by the demonic poison.

Yes, several of my disciples have also been injured by demonic technique

and poisoned by the demonic poison.

Once the demonic poison attacks,

it would turn one into violent

which is uncontrollable.

Moreover,

even those previously rescued from the Desire Valley

by the Young Leader

have suddenly had a relapse of the demonic poison,

causing panic throughout

the immortal sects.

We wonder what the Demonic Sect will do.

Since that year,

the great battle at Buzhou Mountain,

after the Demonic Edict was destroyed,

Chong Guang inherited the position of Demon Lord.

He didn't have the Demonic Edict,

so the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds, who's always led by the Demonic Clan,

did not take him seriously.

Now,

Chong Guang has two demonic stones.

Looks like the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds

are aware

Chong Guang could restore the Demonic Edict,

then eagerly

wants to find the third demonic stone

to please Chong Guang.

Is the great battle of the past will happen again?

The Fengyu Division recently received news

that the Demon Lord Chong Guang has driven his disciple Feng Lixue

out of the Tianmo Sect

and expelled her from Suyu Mountain.

Then he secluded himself for several days,

after it,

he secretly met with the four major leaders of the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds.

In the past few days,

the frantic actions of the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds

may have been instigated by the Demon Lord Chong Guang.

I've heard

that Feng Lixue is the daughter of

Feng Xingtian, the Bishop of Tianxing Sect.

Exactly.

That makes sense.

Chong Guang abandons her after using her.

He used Feng Lixue to open the Tianxing Treasure.

After obtaining the Insatiable Demonic Stone,

he drove Feng Lixue out of the Demonic Sect.

The upheaval in the Demonic Sect has nothing to do with us.

But Chong Guang incited the Seven Caves and Nine Netherworlds

to intrude into the immortal sects.

We must be vigilant.

During the great battle back then,

many of our disciples

were severely injured by the 100,000 demon soldiers.

Over these 18 years, we have gone into seclusion to recuperate

and have not fully recovered yet.

If we engage in battle with the demonic army now,

the consequences would be dire.

We hope that you can find a solution

to stop the Demonic Sect

and Chong Guang.

Recently,

I have been weak

and fear that I couldn't lead the immortal sects in fighting against Chong Guang.

Therefore, in this Grand Meeting,

I have one important thing to announce.

My disciple Mo Xiao

has inherited the techniques of the Sword Lord Fengyue.

After ten years of seclusion,

he's appointed by me as the next Sect Leader.

I thought

to let him take over the position of Sect Leader after three years of training.

However, recently the Demonic Sect has been making a move.

And Mo Xiao has

promptly thwarted the Chong Guang's plans several times,

preventing the Demonic Sect from wreaking havoc on the world

and seriously damaging the Demonic Sect.

Mo Xiao has the lifetime cultivation of the Sword Lord,

is now fit to take on the position of the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect.

Mo Xiao.

Yes.

The Immortal Sects are in a time of crisis.

As your master, I command you

to officially succeed the position of the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect

to lead the immortal sects

to subdue the Demonic Sect,

preventing the catastrophe from falling to the world.

Are you willing to accept?

I'm deeply grateful for your teachings.

My life is all for the Shushan Sect and for all people in the world.

I wish not to let you down.

Good.

Get up first.

Then tomorrow,

I,

together with other immortal sects,

will hold a formal succession ceremony for you.

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Report!

Sect Leader, there is a woman at the entrance.

She said

she is the Young Bishop of the Tianxing Sect,

Feng Lixue.

Master, I'll go take a look.

Sect Leader.

I'll go take a look too.

♫ Understanding my melody and my lyrics ♫

♫ I've been thinking of you while talking ♫

♫ A poem can't conceal my worries ♫

♫ The flowers have fallen in my dream ♫

♫ In the wind and rain, I saw the loneliness in your eyes ♫

♫ We met in the evening while the wind came along ♫

You did it.

I did it.

How is your health?

I'm fine.

♫ Thinking of the herons, I feel distressed ♫

You have left the Demonic Sect,

could have retired to a pastoral life.

Why do you come here?

The Tianxing Sect has a debt to pay,

and I have grievances to solve.

Come with me.

♫ New lyrics to old tunes, memories have never gone ♫

♫ All have come into my heart ♫

♫ Looking at the morning sun, I feel down ♫

♫ Thinking of the herons, I feel distressed ♫

Just let Feng Lixue go up the mountain, what if…

What?

She came up the mountain alone.

Even if she is up to something,

there are so many of us here.

Are we afraid that she can stir up any trouble?

♫ Carving the thoughts of love in the heart ♫

Master, all the heads.

I brought the common girl Feng Lixue

come to pay respects.

I'm Feng Lixue, the Young Bishop of Tianxing Sect,

pay respects to you all.

As the Young Bishop of Tianxing Sect,

you come here.

But everyone knows

there is no more Tianxing Sect in the world.

You are right.

Many years ago, the Tianxing Sect

got disbanded by the Shushan Sect

because my father Feng Xingtian fell into the demonic path.

However, in the early establishment of the Tianxing Sect,

it also aimed to connect the world through commerce,

benefiting all people.

It is a pity

that I have a coldness.

My father was anxious to save me,

so he practiced the demonic technique,

being used by the Demonic Sect.

But Tianxing Sect has never

harmed any disciples

of the immortal sects.

Everything started from me.

I hope to bear all the guilt.

But I have another request.

Sect Leader Yuan,

please return the Tianxing Seal to us.

Give me a chance.

I will definitely re-establish

a Tianxing Sect that upholds the justice.

Your father Feng Xingtian

was an enemy of the immortal sects back then,

attempting to seize the Celestial Edict.

And you were adopted by the Demon Lord for ten years.

Today you talk about benefiting the people,

how can you convince us?

You witch

assisted Chong Guang in his tyranny

and got the immortal sect disciples with demonic poison.

How dare you to come here!

Today we will capture you

and avenge the immortal sect disciples.

- Kill her! - Kill her!

Everyone, listen.

Previously in the Desire Valley,

we could get the antidote for the poison of Love and Desire

and Mo Xiao could break the Suyu Tripod,

all thanks to Lixue's secret help.

When Lixue was still a child,

her father fell off a cliff and died.

After that, she was deceived by Chong Guang

and went astray.

But at the critical moment,

she's still kind and kept lending us a helping hand.

You are now shouting to kill her,

which is unfair to her.

Enough, Jing.

You are so rude.

You have no right to speak here.

Back off.

Sect Leader.

Miss Lixue

has the intention to get rid of demon and return to righteous path.

I feel very gratified.

But to convince everyone

that you have the intention to get rid of demon

is not just words.

Today, we have important things to do.

About re-establishing the Tianxing Sect,

please come to discuss it another day.

I chose today to come here.

It is precisely because I found out

today is the Grand Meeting.

I hope you can witness my determination.

As for how you test me,

I will be waiting at the entrance

of the Shushan Sect.

Mo Xiao is about to inherit the position of Sect Leader,

and Feng Lixue

claimed to get rid of the demonic sect and came to the Shushan Sect suddenly,

proposing to re-establish the Tianxing Sect.

I am worried about this,

so I can only discuss with you.

Are you worried

Mo Xiao will be affected by Feng Lixue

and postpone the succession ceremony?

Only you and I knew

Mo Xiao claimed to seek treatment from Divine Physician at Peach Blossom Castle,

but in fact, he went back to Suyu Mountain to take Feng Lixue away.

And he mysteriously disappeared for three days,

then returned on his own.

This is enough to prove

he has made his choice

between the Shushan Sect and Feng Lixue.

So what are you worried about now?

Chong Guang has always been cunning and scheming.

At this critical moment, Feng Lixue

returned to Fengdu City.

I'm afraid there is some plot involved.

If it is a plan of the Demonic Sect,

then we might as well

go along with it

and see what Chong Guang wants.

I'm afraid it has something to do with the three demonic stones.

Murong,

Mo Xiao's succession ceremony

will proceed as scheduled tomorrow.

But what about Feng Lixue?

Just let her wait.

Young Master Xie, the Young Leader needs to rest.

Don't disturb him.

Zisu, I'm fine. You can leave.

Yes.

Mo Xiao.

Did Feng Lixue really cut ties with Chong Guang

and Tianmo Sect?

Yes.

Then why did you risk your life to take her down the mountain

and still failed?

Yet now Chong Guang suddenly let her go down the mountain.

She shed all her demonic techniques

and nearly sacrificed her life to get Chong Guang's consent.

No wonder in those three days,

you said she was doing it to fulfill your wish.

It seems she was prepared to fight to the death long ago.

So now, the two of you…

Young Leader, the Sect Leader asked you to meet him at the Sword Pavilion.

Master, you wanted to see me?

Tomorrow is your succession ceremony.

Is your mind clear?

Master.

If you don't get over the fate calamity,

then you can't have a clear mind.

The Sword Lord predicted long ago

that she is your fate calamity.

Though I have tried to shield you from it,

fate is hard to avoid

and always plays tricks on people.

Today,

she has come to the Shushan Sect again

and demands to re-establish the Tianxing Sect.

Mo Xiao.

I only want to ask you one thing.

Have you

made your choice

and made up your mind?

I carry your trust.

I am raised by the Shushan Sect.

And my mission in this life

is to do good deeds

for the people in the world.

I don't need to make a choice anymore.

Get up.

Mo Xiao.

I once told you,

in your life,

you must swallow the suffering

and deal with your love and desire.

Now,

the righteous factions are in peril.

It is the time for you

to take up the responsibility as the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect.

Master.

Preventing Chong Guang's evil plans

and the second activation of the Celestial Edict

are my missions.

But the position of the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect

is the leader of all the immortal sects.

I am still young and ignorant.

I can be more assured

with you around.

No.

To stop Chong Guang

and protect Buzhou Mountain,

you must take up the position of Sect Leader.

With the Sect Leader's Token,

you can only command the immortal sects,

just like the Sword Lord back then,

holding the Fengyue Sword

to revitalize the dignity of the immortal sects

and intimidate the Demonic Sect.

But even if I'm not the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect,

I can still do it.

Do you know

what is the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect?

The Shushan Sect

is the head of all the immortal sects.

The Sect Leader of Shushan Sect

is the head of all the righteous factions,

representing the justice

and the Tao mind.

Therefore,

every Sect Leader of Shushan Sect

must get a Mind Guarding Mark.

To inherit this position

and get this mark,

it represents

your commitment to Shushan Sect

and the people of the world.

Once you get this Mind Guarding Mark,

you will abandon love and desire

and stick to your Tao mind.

It is your reflection as the Sect Leader of Shushan Sect.

If your Tao mind is strong,

the Mind Guarding Mark will protect your meridians.

If you develop any love and desire,

the Mind Guarding Mark will then punish you.

Mind Guarding Mark

represents your commitment and resolve to uphold justice.

From then on, you have no way back,

can only move forward.

Are you willing

to make this commitment

to me,

your peers,

and all the people of the world?

I

do.

My lady.

It should be closed here.

I will go to another place

to find you some food.

Had I known earlier, I should have prepared more.

It's fine, go ahead.

Okay.

My lady, you wait for me here alone.

- Maybe… - Don't worry.

This is the Shushan Sect.

It is safe here.

I will be back soon.

Lixue.

In this lifetime,

love is destined to be out of my reach.

If there is another life,

I will repay you then.

[Shrine of Divine Mechanics]

In the side hall of the Shrine of Divine Mechanics,

there are many classic scriptures and secret manuals in the Fengyu Division.

Jianchuan.

Master Murong.

What? Did your master send you here?

No, it's me.

You? What's the matter?

Last time I heard you say

there are many classic scriptures in the Shrine of Divine Mechanics.

So I want to get some to study

to improve myself.

Great.

Hearing that you are that diligent,

I feel so gratified.

Among you young people,

it's rare to find people with such ambition

like you.

Come on. Come with me.

Here, Jianchuan.

Come look, all these here are

the classic scriptures passed down through the generations

of Shushan Sect.

Today, I'll

let you take a good look.

Master Murong.

I heard that the best spell

for dispelling demonic curses is the Soul-transferring Spell.

Jianchuan.

You even know about this?

What a diligent learner.

Very few people know about this,

and yet you know it.

You flatter me.

Come here.

[Soul-transferring Spell]

Jianchuan.

This Soul-transferring Spell

was created by a Sword Immortal

to dispel the demonic power within the body.

However, during the process of removing the demonic power within the body,

you need another host

to transfer the demonic power to.

Thus, it's a method of saving one

at the expense of another.

This method is not moral.

Hence, this spell has always been sealed away.

Unless you are a disciple with extremely deep spiritual power,

it is best not to practice this,

otherwise, you might lose control.

You can take a look,

but must not practice it on your own.

Thank you for the warning.

Of course.

There are some

techniques for dispelling inner demons over there.

- Take your time. - Thank you, Master Murong.

I have things to do,

so I can't stay here with you.

Farewell, Master Murong.

Alright, take a good look.

Go ahead.

[Soul-transferring Spell]

Whenever

the new Sect Leader of Shushan Sect succeeds,

they all make a vow in public.

In the future, to follow the righteous path,

strengthen their resolve,

and take it as their duty to lead the immortal sects to protect all people.

Mo Xiao.

Are you willing to vow here?

I, Mo Xiao,

vow before the gods of the three realms today,

from today on,

I follow the righteous path,

strengthen my resolve,

subdue demons,

and protect all people.

The Mind Guarding Mark

is the commitment made by every Sect Leader of Shushan Sect to the world.

Making the Mind Guarding Mark

means

that you

have the Tao mind,

and cut ties with love and desire.

If your Tao mind is strong,

the Mind Guarding Mark will protect your meridians.

If you develop any love and desire,

the Mind Guarding Mark will then punish you.

Mo Xiao.

Are you willing to accept?

I

do.

Mind Guarding Mark?

This is so harsh.

Taking on such a boring position

even requires a mark?

The Mind Guarding Mark is a ruler planted in the body by the Sect Leader.

It constantly reminds the Sect Leader

that he can only care about the world and the mortal,

but not himself.

Will he still have Feng…

Will he still have us?

The Mind Guarding Mark guards the resolve

and cuts ties with love and desire.

It's not like losing his memories.

That's good then.

Whether

he becomes the Sect Leader or not,

I hope he can always be my buddy.

♫ Tears drop on paper, and one stroke carries the love ♫

♫ A lifetime's soul linked like fire, let it drift ♫

♫ Gloomy moonlight, decayed lovesickness ♫

♫ Wind sweeps the river, echoing the sad song ♫

♫ Soaked under the umbrella, in a pouring rain ♫

♫ Life and death, let it squander ♫

♫ Sweet promises, filled with thorns ♫

♫ Tangled and unruly, stirring the mountains and rivers ♫

♫ Love is hard to get, crossing the sea of bitterness ♫

♫ No matter how many lifetimes, unwilling to wake up ♫

♫ Until the fog dissipates, eternal waiting remains ♫

♫ Year after year, the love is still ♫

♫ Love is hard to get, crossing the sea of bitterness ♫

♫ No matter how many lifetimes, unwilling to wake up ♫

♫ Until the fog dissipates, eternal waiting remains ♫

♫ Year after year, the love is still ♫

♫ Through countless catastrophes, still find you familiar ♫

♫ The faithful cool wind, and the merciless night rain ♫

♫ Love is destined ♫