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[The Land of Warriors]

[Adapted from Tang Jia San Shao's novel "Douluo Continent"]

[Episode 3]

Father.

Father.

A test.

Is the test over?

Of course not.

Don't hold back because it's me.

Unleash your all. Show me what you're truly made of.

That's more like it.

My Mysterious Jade Hand couldn't block the secret weapons Father used.

Is this the difference of our strengths?

This fruit is pretty sweet. Come down.

Give me your hand.

Not too bad. But you're still too weak.

I won't be weak forever.

Those moves didn't seem like they were taught by Yu Xiaogang.

Who taught you?

Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.

Tang Sect.

Where did you get this?

I found it on the hill behind Holy Saint Village when I was little.

How come I have never heard about it?

I took it as a book of leisure.

Later, I noticed that the skills written in it were different from what Soul Masters learned.

At the time, you were feeling down after Mother died.

So I didn't want to bother you with it.

Father,

don't drink so much. Eat this.

Father, don't drink so much. Eat this.

All right.

Do you know how to become a good smith?

In manuals,

one who can use good quality materials to create sacred relics is a master smith.

One who can create sacred relics using normal ores

can be called a master smith.

Come.

Take the hammer.

If you can keep on hitting a 10,000 times, then you'll become a good smith.

These secret weapons are made with rare and precious metals.

Where did you get the money?

I earned some money working at a blacksmith shop.

There's also prize money from the Soul Fighting Arena.

Previously, I made a batch of secret weapons and sold them to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.

That got me a good sum.

Learn how to survive while you learn new skills.

Making secret weapons is a way of cultivation, too.

Besides, the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul is the world's best forging tool.

When I find the rare metals,

I will make all the powerful weapons written in the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.

The Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record did teach you many things.

But as your father, I taught you too little.

No, Father. What you taught me is priceless.

If I didn't know the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique,

I wouldn't have been able to make the Tang Sect's weapons.

Tang Sect.

I've never heard of this sect.

Maybe it's an ancient sect that no longer exists.

Or perhaps it came from a different world.

If such a sect did exist,

it must have perished because of a great disaster.

Just look at what's written.

It must have been repeatedly studied and edited by generations of masters.

[Purple Demon Eye] What's precious aren't the techniques,

but the determination of the sect to pass on its legacy and principles.

You were lucky to have learned their ways.

You could be considered a Tang Sect disciple.

Indeed. I appreciate this stroke of luck.

And I've long considered myself a true Tang Sect disciple

and study its ways diligently.

Xiao Wu said something similar as well.

Father, how much longer do I have to practice before I can look for Xiao Wu?

- Maybe another 10 years. - Ten years?

What if I put in double the effort?

- Twenty years. - Why?

No way. Xiao Wu can't wait for me that long.

What if I practice all day and night?

If you do that, you'll kill yourself.

You haven't grasped the premise of cultivation.

I get it.

I won this at the Soul Master Tournament,

a wisdom skull for spiritual cohesion.

If I absorb this, my soul will become stronger.

I'll be able to handle more difficult cultivation.

Father, help me absorb it.

You mean now?

Absorbing any Soul Bones is a test on both your body and mind.

A Soul Bone containing over 50,000 years of wisdom

can indeed elevate your spiritual power ten-fold.

However, we scaled mountains and crossed rivers to get here.

If you absorb it while in a fatigued state,

it'll be akin to suicide.

I...

That's enough. Focus on recuperating.

I'll help you absorb it tomorrow.

But I don't want to waste any more time.

Tomorrow has its own share of things to do.

I've explained myself. Go to sleep.

♫ The wind sways, trembling the moonlight ♫

♫ Spilling over the Star Dou Forest ♫

♫ Your image imprinted on my heart ♫

♫ No matter where I go ♫

♫ If fate stirs up waves ♫

♫ I will stand in front of you to shield you ♫

♫ Never yielding, even if my soul sinks and disperses ♫

Xiao Wu, your mother is gone.

You must feel so alone returning to the forest.

Don't worry.

I will become stronger with my father's help. You won't have to wait long.

In fact, I've always wondered why he left back then.

Where did he go? What did he do?

What grudges does he hold against Martial Soul Hall?

Also, who was my mother?

He wouldn't let me ask.

We are father and son, but it feels awkward to be around him.

Maybe it's been too long since we've seen each other.

Er Ming, remove your gravity field and let me out.

Da Ming said no.

Da Ming! I want to cultivate.

Show her.

Although the Amethyst Radish is the best immortal herb

that can help you soft-boned rabbits increase spiritual power,

it grows in the hybrid region.

There are fierce plants and beasts in the area.

Right now, you are just a normal human Soul Master.

It's too risky to look for it yourself.

If you come across someone from Martial Soul Hall, it would be disastrous.

That's why you should just focus on your cultivation.

We'll go and pick the herb.

Have you two forgotten that I grew up here, too?

I'm familiar with how to safely leave and enter the core region.

Moreover, the key to cultivation is not relying on outside help.

Every advancement has to be achieved with one's own hands.

So stop holding me back, you two.

No matter what, I do not agree.

Then I'll have to do it by force.

Stop it! You'll get hurt in the gravity field.

Er Ming!

Sister Xiao Wu.

- You two... - Are you hurt, Sister Xiao Wu?

You two, stop getting in the way of my cultivation.

If I can't improve on my own,

how am I supposed to protect myself from enemies later on?

Sister Xiao Wu, don't be angry.

Give it to me.

Stop acting dumb. The Amethyst Radish.

You've already picked it. I might as well eat it.

I'm going somewhere else to cultivate.

I don't want you two following me. Got that?

Come here.

Look over there. They're here again.

Watch them. I'll inform the teacher.

[Shrek Academy, Heaven Dou City]

Teacher Erlong.

Did you have to embarrass me like that in front of the junior sisters?

It was only a demonstration. You went too hard.

Enough whining from you.

Yeah, it's just a scratch.

Teacher Erlong, I'll do it myself.

I don't get it.

My Martial Soul without the evil fire is still considered a top-level Phoenix Martial Soul.

How did it fail to beat Boss Dai and Brother San?

Xiao San and Mubai have been molded by life itself.

The setbacks help nurture a Soul Master's mental strength.

They tend to test their limits during cultivation.

It's only natural to achieve more.

I see.

That's right. All the flavors of life aid in cultivation.

You've never experienced love or suffering. So how would you level up?

You mean, love affects one's cultivation?

Definitely.

Skills strengthen your body, love strengthens the mind.

As we know, knowing the way is easy, but finding love is hard.

So being in love is a kind of cultivation in itself.

- How is it? Is it dislocated? - It hurts.

I know it hurts. That's why I'm fixing it for you.

Ouch! It hurts, Teacher Erlong!

Teacher Erlong!

How is it?

Feel better? Give it a twirl.

I can't stay cooped up at the academy. I'm going on an adventure.

I will experience the flavors of life.

Headmaster, Great Master, Teacher Erlong.

Farewell.

I don't suppose you're trying to run from me.

Of course not.

I've always wanted to travel the continent.

So how is the reset? Should I strengthen it for you?

Teacher Erlong, I'm all good.

Feels as good as new. Don't worry.

That's good. Have a safe trip then.

Safe trip.

We finally got rid of him.

Men from the Martial Soul Hall have been lurking outside.

They even tried to trick the students into divulging Xiao Wu's whereabouts.

How brazen.

We've sorted out the kids. Now we can focus on the matter at hand.

It is time to put an end to it.

Phoenix Roar Air Strike!

This is Shrek's grounds. Who said you guys could make a mess?

I'll show you.

Teacher.

You are blatantly going against Martial Soul Hall.

To hell with Martial Soul Hall.

Don't forget. This is Shrek Academy.

You don't have permission to be here. Get lost!

Insolence. Get them!

Lord Elder, sorry for my impudence.

Tell your men to quit messing around at Shrek Academy.

Yes, My Lord. Retreat.

Let's go.

Why are you still here?

You dared lie to us?

Teacher, I didn't lie to you.

I only wanted to do a little something for the academy before I left.

Besides, you guys lied to me first.

I know you wanted to get rid of me so you could take on Martial Soul Hall's men.

I said this before, that I wanted to travel the continent.

I want to take on real challenges

that have no rules and face them without your protection.

Then, if I did come across these despicable members of Martial Soul Hall,

I will defeat them with my own power.

Way to go!

Going out to see the world is a good thing.

But you need to know your limits.

Even when you're standing up for justice, you have to first keep yourself safe.

All right, let me summarize it for you.

We're telling you to be smarter.

This isn't like the usual group fights.

When you're on your own, you have to be more aware.

Thanks for the reminder, Teacher.

I will do my best to meet a companion who shares my beliefs.

- Is that what I said? - Was it not?

I found it.

Be thrifty at home and spend liberally while travelling. I don't have anything else to give you.

My only wish is for your travels to be light.

Headmaster, I didn't expect such generosity.

You actually gave me money for the road. I'm so touched.

It's an empty pouch.

The money pouch is expensive! It's a treasured collectible.

Now I remember. I made food.

Let me grab them and put them in the pouch. I'll go grab—

Don't trouble yourself, Teacher Erlong. Save them for the two teachers.

Disciple Ma Hongjun hereby bids farewell to the teachers.

Do take care of yourselves.

Wait and see. The teachers and student shall meet again.

If I had known, I wouldn't have beaten him so hard.

If not for the elder token today,

it would've been disastrous for Shrek Academy.

Thankfully, when Clear Sky Douluo entrusted his son to you,

he also gifted you the token. He thought of everything.

He didn't gift it to me.

Excuse me. Who is Great Master Yu Xiaogang?

That's me.

I bring an invitation from Emperor Xue Ye to meet him at the palace for a discussion.

Please come with me.

[Heaven Dou Palace]

[Emperor Xue Ye]

[Missing Soul Masters: Fire Sword Soul Saint]

[Steenbok Clan 4 Soul Kings, 8 Soul Saints; Hornet Clan 3 Soul Saints, 7 Soul Kings; Condor Clan 3 members]

So many Soul Masters have gone missing.

In the last few years, there was occasional news of Soul Masters missing in different cities.

As it's common for Soul Masters to lose their lives

while hunting for soul rings in the forest

or even participating in underground fights,

I haven't paid it any heed.

Until the reports became more regular in the past few months. I found it suspicious.

His Majesty told me to quietly investigate the matter.

Just last night,

three members of the Condor Clan and the Fire Sword Soul Saint

failed to return to their residences in Heaven Dou City.

We're still in talks for a partnership. They have no reason to leave.

So something must be up with their disappearance.

Your Majesty, this is serious.

I can't wrap my head around it at the moment.

Please allow me to return and think it through.

I'll be counting on you.

I'll have the Crown Prince look into it quietly for now.

Why are coughing again, Imperial Father?

Did you not have a good rest?

[Xue Qinghe, Heaven Dou's Crown Prince]

It's just a chill. Fret not.

This is the great master I mentioned, Yu Xiaogang.

- Good to finally meet you. - Your Highness.

Great Master Yu, there's another reason why I asked you to come.

I'd like to appoint you as the Imperial Chief of Soul Masters.

You will be conferred with the title of Count.

Your Majesty, I am not qualified.

Do not say no. I believe in you.

Martial Soul Hall is gaining more power.

The Star Luo Empire is watching closely.

I require someone like you to cultivate talent.

That's right, Great Master.

The Shrek Seven Devils you trained are known to be formidable.

Each one is an elite.

Especially the one named Tang San. We are well aware of it.

My father appreciates your teaching methods as well as principles.

If you are personally at the helm to cultivate talent,

I'm sure Heaven Dou will be able to attract many skilled warriors

and no longer fear outside threats.

The Crown Prince speaks my mind.

You were born into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan which is one of the older three upper clans.

You are a citizen of Heaven Dou, too.

I hope you'd be willing to share my burden and look after Heaven Dou's welfare.

I accept Your Majesty's offer with gratitude.

A beast trap. A Soul Master from the Soul Hunting Ring likely set it up.

Don't be scared. I'm here to help you.

Don't move. I'll get you out soon.

You're a little thing. Why aren't you on the outskirts of the forest?

Why did you come to the hybrid region?

Do you want me to bandage your wound?

Are you trying to lead me somewhere?

It's Martial Soul Hall. Did they come looking for me?

A few hundred years old piece of trash. It's useless.

Is that your mother?

There are some more traps ahead. Maybe it caught some higher-tier beasts.

Let's go check them out.

Martial Soul Hall isn't here for me, but to hunt for soul beasts.

Looks like a big operation.

What exactly is Martial Soul Hall up to?

If my guess is correct,

this skull was prepared by Bibi Dong for her direct disciple.

Hu Liena?

That's right. She's like you.

She also needs a spiritual skull.

As Bibi Dong's successor,

I believe she'll become your most formidable opponent.

So Father has been observing my growth closely.

Once I've absorbed this wisdom skull, and my spiritual power is enhanced,

she would more likely submit to me.

There are a lot of risks in absorbing this soul bone.

I will protect you from the side. But remember this.

The most important thing is to have a clear mind.

I can do it. Let us get to it then, Father.

With such impatience,

I wonder how you'll fare in the wisdom soul bone's test.

- Another piece of trash. - Let's go.

You dare treat Star Dou Forest as Martial Soul Hall's hunting ground?

Go and take a look.

Sir, the traps were tampered with.

Let me down! Let me down!

Looks like the test has begun.

Brother San.

Brother San.

Brother San?

Brother San.

Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu.

What are you doing here?

I missed you so much, so I snuck away.

Let's not be apart again.

Okay.

Father, don't make Xiao Wu leave.

Silly boy. I can see how important Xiao Wu is to you.

I wouldn't have the heart to separate you two.

Life is short. What matters is your own happiness.

Xiao Wu, do you know that you're always on my mind?

I do. That's why I came to see you.

Brother San, let us stay here forever.

Just you and me, growing old together.

Let's not bother with the outside world, okay?

Okay.

But the teachers are worried about us.

We should go back to Shrek Academy.

No, I don't want to.

We'll be free in this paradise.

The real Xiao Wu wouldn't be so indifferent toward Shrek Academy.

Neither would she change her mind about something.

She said she'd wait for me. So she wouldn't have left Star Dou Forest.

Who are you?

Xiao Wu is right.

It wasn't easy for you to be together.

How could you think of risking it now?

No.

You wanted me to focus on my cultivation and persuaded Xiao Wu to leave.

This can't be happening.

- Brother San. - You're not the real Xiao Wu.

Xiao San.

You're not going anywhere.

And you're not my real father.

Brother San, don't leave me.

Your spiritual power is stronger than I thought.

I didn't expect you'd pass the test so quickly.

If only it were real.

You saw Xiao Wu?

I knew it was fake, but I couldn't let it go.

I've fully absorbed the wisdom skull.

How long will it take if I give it my all?

Five years.

If you're able to withstand ten attacks from me within five years,

then consider my condition met.

Let's begin then.

Father, that's 10 attacks.

I said five years. But you managed to do it in three.

Father, does that mean I can look for Xiao Wu now?

Take care, Father.

Xiao Wu!

Xiao Wu!

Xiao Wu!

Xiao Wu.

Who are you? I don't know you.

I am Brother San. Tang San.

You left this for me.

Were you worried? That's for making me wait so long.

- Xiao Wu. - It's been three years.

You finally came.

I'm sorry. I came late.

From now on, I will never leave you again.

You must have suffered while I was away these years.

But I'm back now.

I'll protect you.

Don't forget.

We're supposed to cultivate and become stronger together.

Who knows who'll protect who?

Well then, I'm sure Sister Xiao Wu would be stronger.

I sense danger.

Brother San.

This place is safe. There is no danger.

No, it's you. You're in danger.

I'm right here. I'm perfectly fine.

No.

My instinct is never wrong.

Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu, where is your bracelet?

I accidentally lost it. What's wrong?

Brother San!

Are you angry with me because I lost the bracelet?

Please don't. I'm scared.

- Brother San! - Stay away!

Brother San.

I am Xiao Wu.

Sorry.

I'm sorry, Xiao Wu. What came over me?

It's okay.

You wouldn't hurt me on purpose.

I will always be with you.

We'll live here together. No one will interrupt us.

Okay.

Sir, there are traps everywhere!

You little wench, you dare mess with me?

Cut the ghost vines right now and I'll spare your life.

Is that how you plead for your life?

Speak. You set up the traps to catch soul beasts. Why?

We received orders from Ghost Douluo

to hunt high-tier soul beasts for Her Holiness' cultivation.

Please, save me.

You're killing innocents just for the sake of Bibi Dong's cultivation?

Why be so upset over those dastardly beasts?

Hurry, save me.

I'll put in a good word for you before Her Holiness.

You killed indiscriminately.

This shall be your punishment from Star Dou Forest.

Brother San.

What's happening? Why is the bracelet's soul power diminishing?

What's the matter?

What's wrong?

Xiao Wu.

Don't you find this place off?

This is Star Dou Forest's hybrid region.

Usually, there would be high-tier soul beasts.

Why is it so quiet?

I can't sense an ounce of soul power.

Isn't it a good thing we're not being attacked by soul beasts?

But the Star Dou Forest that I know isn't like this.

Xiao Wu knows the forest better than I do.

She wouldn't have ignored this.

Everything was going accordingly. Why did you have to wake up?

How come you know the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique?

I see. I'm still in the illusion.

Brother San, hang in there.

You are not her.

The real Xiao Wu is waiting for me in Star Dou Forest.

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"Fight, Never Accept Defeat" by Zhou Shen

♫ Breaking through the eternal night's suffering ♫

♫ Righteousness surges through the veins ♫

♫ The humble but powerful will break through the world's darkness ♫

♫ Engraving the discourse between good and evil ♫

♫ Into pages of history ♫

♫ The remnants of courage upon the shoulder still shine with light ♫

♫ Burning the hidden and mysterious soul ♫

♫ Take on the future ♫

♫ And triumph over fate ♫

♫ Side by side, we forge a new era ♫

♫ Never accepting defeat ♫

♫ Is the spirit of a hero ♫

♫ Protecting the light of justice ♫

♫ With unwavering resolve, marching forward without fear ♫

♫ Consumed and engulfed by fate ♫

♫ The heart's passion remains unchanged ♫

♫ The unbearable night will eventually welcome dawn ♫

♫ Engraving the discourse between good and evil ♫

♫ Into pages of history ♫

♫ The remnants of courage upon the shoulder still shine with light ♫

♫ Burning the hidden and mysterious soul ♫

♫ Take on the future ♫

♫ And triumph over fate ♫

♫ Side by side, we forge a new era ♫

♫ Never accepting defeat ♫

♫ Is the spirit of a hero ♫

♫ Protecting the light of justice ♫

♫ With unwavering resolve, marching forward without fear ♫

♫ I, who protects only one ♫

♫ With unwavering persistence ♫

♫ I, who chases after the light ♫

♫ Firmly believes justice will prevail ♫

♫ Take on the future ♫

♫ And triumph over fate ♫

♫ Side by side, we forge a new era ♫

♫ Never accepting defeat ♫

♫ Is the spirit of a hero ♫

♫ Protecting the light of justice ♫

♫ With unwavering resolve, marching forward without fear ♫

♫ I, who protects only one ♫

♫ With unwavering persistence ♫

♫ I, who chases after the light ♫

♫ Firmly believes justice will prevail ♫