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"Breaking through the Encirclement" by Zhang Qi

♫ Blood pulses through me, igniting a desire for chaos ♫

♫ To expose the lies of our hastily written fate ♫

♫ No more hiding the full strength that my Martial Soul has awakened ♫

♫ Even countless trials can't stop me ♫

♫ The searing heat that surges within my chest ♫

♫ I want the world to remember me ♫

♫ Good and bad, right and wrong ♫

♫ Defeat or be defeated ♫

♫ Fight with my all, leave no regrets ♫

♫ Break through the encirclement ♫

♫ It doesn't matter who my opponent is in the arena ♫

♫ To become the pride of Douluo Continent ♫

♫ The fleeting dreams of life are easily shattered ♫

♫ So why not face it boldly, just this once ♫

♫ Fierce storms and raging thunder ♫

♫ Burn me, yet refine determination ♫

♫ No matter how battered, I smile and refuse to yield ♫

♫ Heroes emerge covered in dust ♫

♫ Despite being scarred and worn ♫

♫ I can still sever the cycle of fate ♫

Timing and subtitles brought to you by 🐇 Shrek Devils Team 🌱@ Viki.com [Adapted from Tang Jia San Shao's novel "Douluo Continent"]

[Episode 16]

I'm so pitiful!

Stop right there!

How could an ordinary woman possess such extreme strength?

Who exactly are you?

How dare you?

Fatty said plenty of Soul Masters were undergoing their training here.

Why didn't we see a single one on our way here?

Look.

Look at the tracks.

These should be tracks left behind by the armor-transporting carriage.

Is this a trap?

I speculate that this Martial Soul Hall is an empty shell by now.

Let's see what we can find.

This must be Fatty's doing.

Someone cleaned up the place before.

Judging from the remnants, the fire didn't burn everything down.

Could it be that they left cautiously upon detecting Fatty's presence?

They didn't search for Fatty in the city.

However, they emptied Martial Soul Hall.

This makes no sense.

I suppose they had no time to care about Fatty.

Let's rendezvous with Fatty.

Let's report this to Father tomorrow morning.

- That hurts. - Fatty?

That hurts!

Hurry and get up.

Fatty, did someone take advantage of you?

I was buying time for you guys, you know?

The scum at the entrance were so annoying.

Why are you standing here? Run! They're coming.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

Fatty, you look pretty good in women's attire.

Shut up!

Tang Long, invite the two elders here again.

Yes, sir.

No need for that.

We're here.

Tang San, greet the two elders.

I...

Chief.

[Seventh Elder of Clear Sky Clan]

Why did you allow an outsider to enter Clear Sky Clan?

Does Clear Sky Clan allow any kind of people to enter now?

[Second Elder of Clear Sky Clan]

Xiao San inherited the bloodline and martial soul of the Clear Sky Clan.

He's not an outsider.

[Tang Hu, Disciple of Clear Sky Clan]

Chief, the son of a sinner isn't worthy to stay beside you.

You're not welcome here. Hurry and scram!

The chief and elders are speaking. How dare you interfere?

Has Clear Sky Clan abandoned its rules?

As the clan's top disciple,

Tang Hu was expressing our intentions on our behalf.

How is he wrong?

Chief, hurry and kick him out

so that the Clear Sky Clan won't be tainted by the likes of him.

Elders, I understand your frustrations.

I'm willing to atone for my father's sin.

The Chief and also you elders, I only hope that you guys can give me a chance to return to my roots.

I think this is enough to express Tang Hao's sincerity, right?

A soul bone?

This belongs to Tang Hao.

- Is he dead? - No.

He forcibly stripped this from himself alive.

He's the son of the old chief after all.

It seems like he has always regretted what he did to the clan.

These two soul bones are the treasures of the clan.

Now, the two elders can keep them.

When you find the next clan successor

or disciples who contribute greatly to the clan,

you may give them the soul bones.

Why would the old chief pass away suddenly

if Tang Hao didn't insist on being together with a soul beast?

Why would my sole son and the young disciples of Clear Sky Clan

die fighting against Martial Soul Hall had he not done so?

Why would the mighty Clear Sky Clan

become a reclusive clan if not for his foolish actions?

Everything went downhill because of what Tang Hao did.

I'll never forgive him!

Due to your father's actions,

I won't let you return to the clan even if you've retrieved the soul bones.

Moreover, he and that cursed soul beast gave birth to you!

Xiao San, stop what you're doing right now!

The Demon Domain, huh?

You can criticize me all you like but don't ever insult my mother.

Seventh Elder, I'll challenge you to a duel.

I might die, but I have no regrets.

- You wish to challenge me to a duel? - That's right.

If you lose, you have to apologize to my mother.

This is preposterous. You think you have the right to challenge me?

Youngsters can be proud but they shouldn't be arrogant.

You're young, yet you intend to challenge the elder of the Clear Sky Clan to a duel?

Are you belittling the Clear Sky Clan now?

Elders, there's no need to waste your breath on him.

You can leave arrogant fools like him to me. I'll teach him a lesson.

Do I have the right to challenge you after defeating the top disciple, Seventh Elder?

If you survive the duel, I'll accept your challenge.

Okay.

Tang Hu, Level 64 Storm Attack Battle Soul Emperor.

Please.

Tang San, Level 59 Controlling Battle Soul King.

How could the martial soul of Clear Sky Hammer belong to a Controlling Soul Master?

You'll find out later.

Twin Martial Souls?

That's right. It's the one-in-a-hundred Twin Martial Souls.

Twin Martial Souls and the Demon Domain, huh?

I suppose he has the right to be arrogant.

Innate Domain?

His mother, A'Yin, left that behind for him.

You're powerful indeed.

But I won't lose to you forever. We shall duel again in the future.

I shall wait for you.

Seventh Elder, do I have the right to challenge you now?

Help me put this on.

Seventh Elder, this is...

This is the only thing Senior left behind for you after his passing.

Help me put it on.

My son died equipped with this while fighting against Martial Soul Hall.

Today, I want him to see how I'm going to teach Tang Hao's son a lesson.

Since your father isn't back to face his punishment,

you shall face it on his behalf.

If you lose, I hope you can take back your insults.

And I hope the elders can agree...

to give me a chance to return to my roots.

Father, this is my friend, Ma Hongjun.

Hello.

We infiltrated Star Luo City's Martial Soul Hall in secret based on his leads.

However, it was already empty when we reached there.

The armor, Soul Masters, and even Chrysanthemum Douluo are missing.

I'm sure something's off.

I'm worried that they might be targeting Star Luo.

Your Majesty, please investigate the case thoroughly.

Spirit Cat Duke investigated the case long ago.

I said this before. You guys should only focus on your cultivation.

You shouldn't meddle with state affairs.

Father, I'm worried that this might be related to the disappearance of the Soul Masters.

- I wish... - Just mind your own business!

Even if they're up to no good, they're not targeting Star Luo.

Now, all of the Martial Soul Halls in Star Luo are empty.

All of the Soul Masters have left the city in secret.

They left?

Where did they go?

Your Majesty, where did they go?

Heaven Dou.

Don't tell me Martial Soul Hall is trying to...

Their intention doesn't matter as long as they don't harm Star Luo.

Father, we can't just stay out of this.

The survival of the two empires depends on each other.

If Martial Soul Hall intends to invade Heaven Dou,

I'm afraid Star Luo won't be able to escape unscathed.

Depend on each other?

We could profit from their conflict.

You're still as dense as always.

Although Martial Soul Hall is powerful, Heaven Dou isn't that weak.

We should reap the profit after the conflict instead of joining it.

- Your Majesty, aren't you worried... - Enough!

Zhuqing, although you're a Six-Ring Soul Emperor now,

don't forget that you two were the ones who came up with the bet!

Both parties must uphold their end of the bargain!

Do your part before you worry about other people.

I understand.

I'll improve my cultivation as soon as possible.

Remember, you don't even have the right to negotiate a deal with me

until you reach the required level,

not to mention saving Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun.

Leave.

I shall take my leave.

I shall take my leave.

I shall take my leave.

Make sure our men keep an eye on Mubai and Zhuqing. Do not let them leave the palace again.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Now, I finally understand.

Crown Prince? Crown Princess Consort?

None of you can lead a life as carefree as a commoner like me.

I hate this palace. I'm going to leave now.

- And you... - Fatty.

You must mind your words here.

Is it illegal for me to talk?

All the personnel here are His Majesty's men.

They already had their eyes on you ever since you entered the palace.

Stall them. I need to write a letter.

What?

Don't tell me Emperor Star Luo will restrict my freedom?

Am I right?

He won't go that far. As long as you stay obedient, you'll be well-fed.

What is she saying?

I'm a citizen of Heaven Dou.

My nation is in trouble now. I can't just sponge off you guys in the palace, right?

Also, I've never been in a relationship before.

I haven't realized my dream yet.

I haven't brought honor to Shrek Academy yet.

You should stay grounded and train with me and Mubai.

You have a point.

I'll only use 40% of my soul power.

If you lose, I will destroy your Clear Sky Hammer martial soul.

Seventh Elder, it's my win if I manage to force you to use your full strength. What do you think?

You think you can force me to use my full strength?

You're really arrogant!

My rank is seven.

They call me Fierce Sun.

I'm very honored to cross blades with you, Fierce Sun Douluo!

Well, you're something else.

Attached soul bone?

Chief, did you know Tang San had attached soul bones long ago?

This is one of his three soul bones.

He has three?

He's truly a little freak.

Out of the three soul bones he has, his mother only left one behind for him.

He obtained the others through his own effort.

He has surpassed Second Brother in every aspect when he was his age.

So, a Titled Douluo actually used his sixth soul skill, Martial Soul Clone,

against a Soul Master under Level 60?

Seventh Elder didn't break the rules.

He can use all the soul skills he wants as long as it's within 40% of his full power.

Kid, I'll get serious now.

It's not too late for you to surrender!

Please.

This child has sparked his competitive spirit.

By only using 40% of his power,

the strongest soul skill he can use is the seventh soul skill, Clear Sky True Form.

♫ 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 ♫

Combining his martial soul and the Clear Sky Hammer,

it seems like he's almost using over 40% of his power.

Seems like Seventh Elder intends to break the rules.

He knows what he's doing.

♫ 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 ♫

This is the only thing Senior left behind for you after his passing.

♫ I, who protects the only one ♫

♫ With unwavering persistence ♫

♫ I, who chases after the light ♫

- Xiao San! - Xiao San!

♫ Firmly believes justice will prevail ♫

Xiao San! Xiao San?

- Xiao San! - Eldest Uncle!

♫ Take on the future ♫

♫ And triumph over fate ♫

Xiao San, how are you feeling?

Eldest Uncle, don't worry. I'm fine.

Good.

♫ Protecting the light of justice ♫

♫ With unwavering resolve, marching forward without fear ♫

♫ I, who protects the only one ♫

♫ Firmly believes justice will prevail ♫

Xiao San.

Aunt, you don't need to worry. I'm fine.

Where's Seventh Uncle?

Where's that kid?

Don't tell me he was shattered to pieces?

This...

How did this kid manage to get up?

Chief, did you save him?

He got up by himself.

This is impossible.

He received the full blow of my Tool Soul's true form.

Even if he survives, he will be seriously wounded!

This is impossible!

Old Seven, just accept it.

If I'm not mistaken, he has a skill that can make him fly.

He didn't use it during the duel.

Wait, but he...

Old Seven, in the end, you used all of your power.

You lost the duel.

Also, the kid gave up on attacking you because he wanted to protect the shoulder guard.

He had no choice but to take on the full blow.

I lost.

Old Seven, head back and rest.

No. I can't just leave.

I'm not a sore loser.

Since I lost, I have to fulfill my promise.

I'll wait here until he regains consciousness.

Yuehua, you can start preparing for the ancestral recognition ceremony.

Elders, thank you for fulfilling his wish.

He fulfilled his own wish.

I've never seen a young man as outstanding as him.

Maybe he's the person that Clear Sky Clan has been waiting for all along.

I just hope that he won't take the wrong path

and repeat his father's mistake.

The situation is worse than I thought.

The peripheral region of Star Dou Forest

has too many high-level soul beasts from the hybrid region.

The soul beasts are killing each other.

Star Dou Forest is in complete chaos now.

Star Dou Forest was greatly affected this time.

I assume it'll take a long time before the forest can recover.

If only Tang San were around.

This concerns Star Dou Forest. What has this got to do with him?

Previously, he always supported Sister Xiao Wu with his power from a distance.

This time, maybe he can come up with a method to heal the forest.

Method to heal the forest?

I got it! Er Ming, thank you!

You're thanking me?

It's about the method to heal the forest.

We have to align with the natural order.

We have to use the forest's power to heal the forest.

Sister Xiao Wu, what does that mean?

Are you saying that we can stay out of this?

That's not it. You guys have to help the forest out.

It's because you guys are the forest's power.

Us?

Er Ming, come with me. Let's head to the peripheral region.

Sister Xiao Wu, what should we do?

The law of nature teaches the soul beasts to avoid natural predators.

They need to seek benefits and avoid harm.

To the soul beasts in Star Dou Forest,

you guys, who have lived for 10,000 years, are the leaders of the forest.

None of them can disobey you two.

Therefore, you guys are the only ones that can herd the soul beasts that have gathered

in the peripheral region back to where they belong.

All of us are part of the forest's power.

When nature loses its balance,

we should do what we're supposed to do

and use our power to help everything get back on track.

I heard that there's an animal called a shepherd dog in the human world.

Does it resemble us?

If so, should I call myself a shepherd ape?

Clear Sky Clan has gone into hiding for 20 years.

Isn't it time for us to return to the Soul Master world?

Our clan has mentioned this many times.

I suppose the time is ripe.

No. I don't agree with it.

Second Uncle, isn't this what you wished for?

Now, it seems like we have to lay low for a little longer.

Is it because of Xiao San?

The Clear Sky Clan needs a leader capable of guiding the clan

towards innovation and progress.

All of us are old now. You're getting older, too.

But the kid is different.

He's exceptionally talented.

We can't afford to neglect him.

What he needs are experience and cultivation.

Second Uncle, have you agreed to forgive Brother Hao?

The past cannot be changed.

For the future of our clan,

I still require Tang San to prove

that he's determined enough to carry this responsibility.

You forced me to use my full power, yet you weren't injured internally.

Kid, you're pretty capable.

Seventh Elder, thank you for your praise. I was lucky to win the match.

I was wrong about you.

You're a good kid.

This shoulder guard is the only namesake I have of my son.

I won't express my thanks. I will keep to my promise.

Kid, I hereby apologize to your mother officially.

Although she's a soul beast,

the Clear Sky Clan isn't a narrow-minded organization.

We aren't inherently biased.

It's just that we lost control of the situation gradually.

That's why an old and stubborn man like me is venting my frustrations on her.

Tang San, I agree to let you return to your roots.

Now, you're an official member of the Clear Sky Clan.

You may go inside. Chief and Second Elder are waiting for you inside.

Thank you, Chief and fellow elders.

Thank you for allowing me to return to my roots and fulfill my father's wish.

May I pay respect to Grandfather now?

The clan was in huge trouble because of your father.

The old chief couldn't forgive him even before he took his last breath.

Although we allowed you to return to your roots,

the old chief always hoped

that the Clear Sky Clan could produce an exceptionally talented young disciple

that could help the clan regain its former glory.

If you can complete three tasks for us,

not only will you be able to return to your roots,

but we can also allow your father to return to the clan

so that you two could pay respect to the old chief together.

All right. I promise you.

These three tasks are extraordinarily difficult.

According to what I know,

no one in the history of Douluo Continent had ever completed them.

Even so, are you sure you want to take up the tasks?

No matter what kind of tasks they are, I will complete them.

It's because this is a promise I made to Father. It's also a promise I made to the clan.

For the first task, your soul power needs to exceed Level 80 within ten years.

I believe I can achieve that.

For the second task, defeat a Titled Douluo of Martial Soul Hall within ten years.

For the third task, when your soul power reaches Level 80,

you need to obtain a Hectomillennium Soul Ring.

Second Elder, even most of the Titled Douluo couldn't complete that task.

Ordinary Soul Masters will never be able to complete this task.

However, the future leader of Clear Sky Clan...

has to complete it.

Although these three tasks are difficult, they represent our expectations of you.

If you can complete them in time,

you shall be the next clan leader.

By then, no one will stop you no matter what you want to do.

I will complete them.

Father, although these three tasks are extremely difficult,

I'll fulfill my promise.

I won't let you or the clan down.

Given enough time, I'll surely return here and restore Clear Sky Clan to its former glory.

Xiao San, I'll leave the Clear Sky Clan to you.

I believe that you can surely achieve what I couldn't back then.

Judging from His Majesty's pulse, I think someone has swapped his medicine.

Father's meals and prescriptions have to undergo a strict inspection.

There's no way an outsider can tamper with them.

Unless it's...

Reporting in!

Your Highness, you told us to set up an ambush in the dark and subdue suspicious persons.

- Someone fell for our trap. - Who is it? Where is he?

Such audacity! How dare you guys do this to me?

Brother, tell them to release me!

Put down your spears.

So, you swapped out Father's medicine, huh?

Are you trying to harm Father here?

What are you talking about? Who's trying to harm Father?

I should be asking you that question.

Why did you sneak into Father's chamber?

You didn't allow anyone to visit Father. I had no choice but to sneak in.

Brother, do you think only you're concerned about Father?

Search his body.

How dare you?

I'm one of the princes! I won't let you guys disrespect me like this!

Xue Qinghe, once Father has recovered, I'll surely ask him to uphold justice for me!

Fourth Brother, someone swapped Father's medicine.

This concerns his safety. I can't afford to take the risk.

Search his body.

This has nothing to do with me!

I'm the fourth prince!

By doing this to me, you guys are insulting the royal family!

You'll regret this.

Continue the search.

You may choose to doubt me.

However, you have to show evidence.

On the contrary, if something happens to Father,

shouldn't you be the main suspect instead?

Your Highness, someone wishes to see His Majesty. He's waiting at the entrance.

Xue Qinghe,

I'll remember what you did to me today.

I know that was a tough pill to swallow.

But I hope that you can understand this.

I can't afford to let anything happen to Father.

I have no choice.

- Great Master. - Mentor.

Your Highness, please tell the guards to leave.

We have something to report to His Majesty.

Someone secretly swapped Father's medicine a few days ago.

We're still investigating the case.

This concerns his safety.

Therefore, I'm afraid I cannot let you two see His Majesty before we reach a conclusion.

Please forgive me.

That actually happened?

If so, how's His Majesty doing now?

He's currently fine. He just needs to rest and recuperate.

Could it be that members of Martial Soul Hall have infiltrated the palace?

We cannot determine the culprit as of yet.

What urgent matter do you have to report to His Majesty?

Why don't you discuss it with me first?

We can make a decision together.

Martial Soul Hall has an army of Soul Masters in Star Luo, and they're heading to Heaven Dou?

Great Master, where did you receive this news? Is the source reliable?

It was discovered by one of my students, who was traveling abroad. It's reliable.

Your Highness, Martial Soul Hall had been recruiting Soul Masters before this.

Now, the number of Soul Masters they have is almost equal to Heaven Dou.

And now, they're gathering in secret. Their motives are unknown.

I'm afraid they're trying to stage a rebellion.

Martial Soul Hall's behavior is questionable indeed.

However, we don't have concrete evidence. We cannot question them in public.

I'll send my men to investigate the case and gather evidence now.

This time, Heaven Dou can't afford to spare them again.

I'm afraid we have to form a defense plan.

I'll station my troops here to guard the palace entrance and the city pass.

Great Master, you're the Chief of Soul Masters appointed by Father himself.

I need you to deploy the Soul Masters under you to defend the palace.

I will not let you down.

I'll also deploy the elite Soul Masters of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan

to assist Great Master with his arrangement so that His Majesty may remain safe.

Mentor, thank you.

Your Highness, we have no time to waste.

Chief Ning and I will make arrangements now.

[Porcupinefish Douluo]

Tell Martial Soul Hall to act quickly to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness!

What happened?

Did you take His Majesty's medicine?

He was suspicious of me.

Luckily, he didn't find the medicine.

This isn't the time to go against him in public.

However, judging from his reaction, I'm sure that he's behind everything.

He's afraid that we might foil his plan.

- You... - No...

We've already alerted him to our presence.

It won't be as simple if we try to help His Majesty suppress the toxin in his body again.

How's the research on the antidote?

The toxin in His Majesty's body is extremely complex.

It's much harder to create the antidote than I imagined.

I'm worried that he can't last until the antidote is completed.

Since that's the case, taking a risk is our only option.

Now that both of you have reached Level 60, I'll fulfill my promise.

I'll spare them from death.

Strip them of their martial souls.

Father!

Your Majesty, please allow Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Weisi to retain their martial souls.

Why can't you guys understand?

Killing them or stripping them of their martial souls was never the goal.

Consolidating royal power is the core of the ancestral system.

This is what the royal family of Star Luo has done since thousands of years ago.

You guys are still young.

You underestimate the human desire for power.

Compared to power,

we desire to choose our own path in life.

Father, I know that Star Luo established such a system

due to the internal power struggle in the past.

But in reality, brothers might not turn against each other because of power.

It's more likely that they'll help each other out.

Enough!

I've already made repeated concessions because of your persistence.

But the bottom line of the Star Luo Empire cannot be compromised again and again.

You are powerful candidates selected by our ancestral system.

You have to accept your fate!

Such audacity!

- Fatty! - Don't move.

Your Majesty, won't the royal family of Star Luo worry about this?

If the only prince dies now, who will inherit the Star Luo Empire?

Release him.

Your Majesty, I just wish to give you a reminder.

Your ancestral system only serves to keep him alive because your ancestors

think other princes will harm him.

If so, can your ancestral system guarantee that other people will not harm the crown prince?

If they do get their way,

don't you think the royal family of Star Luo is in huge trouble?

You're overthinking it.

- Fatty! - Fatty!

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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 the 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 the only one ♫

♫ With unwavering persistence ♫

♫ I, who chases after the light ♫

♫ Firmly believes justice will prevail ♫