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[The Land of Warriors]

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

[Episode 33]

If you lose, you lose. It doesn't matter.

Doesn't matter? You say it so casually.

But the one who went undercover for twenty years is me.

Your undercover mission wasn't for nothing.

Heaven Dou has suffered a heavy blow.

I didn't expect you would lose to Tang San.

I didn't lose to Tang San. I lost to you.

If you were not eager to get rid of the Heaven Dou Soul Master Legion

and forced me to seize power as soon as possible,

I would have handled all this more carefully.

I would never have let Tang San have the opportunity to save Xue Ye.

You're all grown up, but still act like a child.

Do you really think you're still that child crying out for her mother?

Mother?

I, Qian Renxue, have no mother.

Don't tell me you've forgotten, Your Holiness.

Mother!

Mother, don't send me away. I will be a good girl.

I promise I will cultivate diligently.

Mother, it hurts. Help me.

Bear with it.

If it weren't for your bloodline,

you wouldn't even deserve this soul bone.

Can I stay if I overcome this pain?

My face...

This soul bone is one of the Angel's Armor pieces

passed down in Martial Soul Hall for generations.

It can disguise your martial soul, appearance, and voice.

The real Xue Qinghe is gone.

From now on, you are Xue Qinghe.

- Mother. - Don't call me that.

I will remember that, Mother...

I mean, I will remember that, Your Holiness.

You made me realize that I never had a mother.

In this world, I only have one family.

That person is Grandfather.

Your Holiness, I'll ask Grandfather for permission to manage Elder Hall.

From now on, we'll divide our powers and go our separate ways.

From the moment I realized you saw me as a pawn,

I woke up.

Did you think I spent twenty years going undercover

just to fulfill your plan?

No, I'm only loyal to myself.

I will make Heaven Dou my power.

The moment I take the throne will be the moment I declare war on you.

I may have failed in taking over Heaven Dou.

But I still have Elder Hall, don't I?

Don't forget that Elder Hall

is the true power center of Martial Soul Hall.

Those elders are the highest decision-makers.

I won't follow your orders anymore.

Just stay in your place.

You're overestimating yourself.

With your current strength, you want to control Elder Hall?

Even your grandfather wouldn't agree.

This confrontation has revealed Xue Qinghe's true face

and Martial Soul Hall's conspiracy.

But Heaven Dou and Martial Soul Hall are now at war.

Future struggles will only be more cruel.

Xiao San, tell us about your fight with Qian Renxue.

Strong. She's very strong.

We managed to rescue His Majesty mostly because of luck.

Qian Renxue's Angel Martial Soul is incredibly powerful.

I used all my strength to break through her Angel Domain.

If Xiao Wu hadn't merged her consciousness and body

at the critical moment and fought her, we would have lost.

Six-winged Angel Martial Soul and Angel Domain?

I remembered Qian Xunji's martial soul was also a Six-winged Angel.

Qian Renxue must have inherited his martial soul.

I once guided her cultivation.

I clearly remember her martial soul

is the Swan Martial Soul of the Heaven Dou imperial family,

with only five soul rings.

What's going on?

Does she have Twin Martial Souls?

It's was a disguise.

It should be the legendary Angel's Armor.

I've never heard of it.

There's finally something that you don't know.

Martial Soul Hall has kept these six soul bones for a millennium.

They're known as the Angel's Armor.

Only a Soul Master with a Six-winged Angel Martial Soul can use them.

And all of them are now on your master?

Yes, that's why he's so powerful.

Do you know the soul bone skills of the Angel's Armor

can provide dual disguises,

changing both appearance and voice and even disguising the martial soul?

If all six pieces are used simultaneously,

the boost to one's strength is unimaginable.

Qian Renxue seems to have acquired a soul bone capable of dual disguises.

I didn't even know such a skill existed.

I remember Qian Xunji only had one daughter.

She was announced dead at the age of nine.

That was twenty years ago.

If she's still alive, given her age,

she is incredibly talented to be able to reach level 70 or above.

When she possesses all six soul bones, she will have the Angel's Armor

and gain the soul bone armor ability like Xiao San's.

The increase in power is something we can't imagine.

With Qian Renxue's talent and the Angel's Armor,

her future strength may rival even Bibi Dong's

or even stronger than Bibi Dong's.

But obtaining the Angel's Armor isn't easy.

It's said there's a requirement for absorbing the last soul bone.

One must reach level 100 soul power.

In the history of Soul Masters,

increasing soul power by even one level after reaching level 90 is extremely difficult.

I really don't know what it's like to go from level 99 to 100.

I know.

My father's last opponent was a level 99 Titled Douluo.

After defeating my father, he admitted

that he had spent 30 years trying to reach level 100

but found no way.

He said it isn't just a gap between level 99

and 100 but an insurmountable chasm.

Level 99? Who is this Douluo?

Supreme Elder of Martial Soul Hall's Elder Hall,

also the core leader of Martial Soul Hall,

Qian Renxue's grandfather, Qian Daoliu.

Grandfather.

You've met her?

Twenty years ago, she sent me to infiltrate Heaven Dou as a pawn in her game.

Consider these twenty years of undercover work

a repayment for her raising me.

I didn't agree with her sending you to Heaven Dou

because I was worried, as you were so young.

But I have to admit one thing.

Even though she was a bit rash, she wasn't wrong.

The position she's holding isn't easy.

She had to be decisive and firm.

And I want to be that way, too.

Grandfather, I wish to follow in your footsteps and take charge of Elder Hall.

Are you certain of this?

Elder Hall isn't as powerful as it used to be.

At present, Bibi Dong has more influence than me

in Martial Soul Hall.

It's a world of the strong, and whoever is stronger

will have more say.

Elder Hall should be supreme.

One day, I'll make her realize that.

She's your mother, after all.

No, she's not!

She never was, not now, not ever!

I will never forgive her.

Taking control of Elder Hall is no simple task.

I do not have the final say on whether you're qualified.

I understand.

Grandfather, I must quickly absorb the second Angel's Armor soul bone.

Please make the arrangement for me.

I believe I will earn its approval.

Our nation has faced great peril.

But thanks to all of you, who fought to the death, our country is now safe.

You are all heroes of Heaven Dou.

Imperial Preceptor Yu and Clan Leader Ning, please come forward.

In quelling the palace rebellion,

Shrek Academy and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan have made great contributions.

By the imperial edict, [Imperial Edict]

Ning Fengzhi will henceforth be exempt from court bows

and shall assist Imperial Preceptor Yu Xiaogang

in training the imperial Soul Masters

and commanding all of Heaven Dou's Soul Masters.

Effective immediately, the Fourth Prince Xue Beng

is crowned Crown Prince of Heaven Dou.

Qian Renxue has fled Heaven Dou,

and Martial Soul Hall's ambitions know no bounds.

A greater crisis lies ahead.

For the peace of the continent, the safety of the people,

and the responsibilities we bear, Heaven Dou must grow stronger.

Heaven Dou must win!

Victory for Heaven Dou!

Victory for Heaven Dou!

Old Freak, Prince Xue Beng is now the crown prince.

Are you planning to stay and continue assisting him,

or are you going back to your carefree life?

From the way you put it,

is there no place for me in the Tang Sect?

You want to join the Tang Sect?

The head of the Hall of Medicine's position has been taken.

Then can I at least be an honorary elder?

Of course, you can.

I thought you loved your freedom and wouldn't want to join any sect.

I wouldn't join other sects even if they begged me.

However, Little Freak, don't ever think your sect can get rid of me.

I do enjoy my freedom.

But that was in my younger days.

Now I'm getting old.

It will be hard to advance my soul power now.

I might as well retire in the Tang Sect.

In any case, I'm all good if food and shelter are provided.

If there are any exciting fights, call me.

Why sound so pitiful?

As long as you're willing, I'll take care of you.

I didn't treat you nice for nothing.

Come. Let's go back to the Tang Sect.

Let's go!

- Soul Arena? - Icebound Forest?

- Death Valley? - Netherworld City.

Martial Soul City. Martial Soul Hall.

Fatty, we're looking for training grounds, not picking fights.

Brother San,

you progress the fastest among the Seven Devils.

Where do you think we should train? We'll just follow your lead.

Qian Renxue once said

Martial Soul Hall's goal is to conquer the entire continent.

We must rapidly increase our strength

to have any chance of stopping their plan.

So the usual training methods won't be enough.

I don't have any other ideas.

Maybe we should ask the teachers?

No, they are still recovering and in seclusion.

We can find some feasible methods and discuss them with the teachers later.

Xiang Xiang?

Why are you doing such heavy chores? Let me help you.

- Sect Leader. - These books are...

These are the ancient texts and manuals brought by the four tribes.

We haven't had time to sort them until now.

Since the Tang Sect's expansion has been completed,

the elders asked me to organize them into our library.

"The Advanced Soul Master?"

We'll help you sort them out.

Fatty, let's go.

- Xiang Xiang... - Come on.

Rongrong.

- Boss Dai. - All right.

This girl is named Xiao Mei.

She has the natural ability to communicate with animals.

Her parents considered her an outcast and abandoned her in the forest,

where she was found by a painter named Xiao Shuai, who brought her home.

One day, she suddenly disappeared into one of Xiao Shuai's paintings

and was never seen again.

What happened next? Where's the next volume?

Who...

- Ma Hongjun, - Yes?

be serious.

I'm looking for training grounds.

[The Advanced Soul Master]

The "Advanced Soul Master" book mentions that Soul Masters on Douluo Continent

who want to break through their bottleneck

should train in environments opposite to what they're used to.

For instance, if they've primarily trained on land,

they should head to the sea.

What a coincidence.

The "Magical Places of the Continent"

mentions a legendary place called Sea God Island.

The Soul Masters on this island can harness the power of the sea.

It's said to be the perfect place for land-based Soul Masters to surpass their limits.

[The Advanced Soul Master]

Sea God Island?

Do you mean this one here?

There really is such a place. [Sea God Island]

Xiao San, what else is written in the book?

That's all.

On the continent's edge and at sea,

there are different Soul Masters, called Sea Soul Masters.

But this is the first time I've heard of Sea God Island.

What do you guys think?

This place sounds interesting.

Did you guys come to help or just to get in the way?

No! I'll do it.

Fatty, you stay and help Miss Xiang Xiang.

You're best suited for heavy lifting.

- We'll go and train. - Yes.

- Let's go. - Come on. - Let's go.

Do you call yourself friends?

How can you leave when it comes to chores?

What are you doing?

Taking off my clothes.

Fatty.

Xiao Ao...

It's a shame if Xiang Xiang doesn't become a battle Soul Master when she's this strong.

I'm really innocent.

I took off my coat and wanted to put it on her because I was afraid she would catch a cold.

- This... - I believe you, Brother.

You might have the intention.

But you definitely don't have the guts. [Tang Sect]

Don't spread rumors.

I wouldn't dare have such intentions.

It's no use if we believe you.

I heard Xiang Xiang was heartbroken and cried a lot last night.

Elder Bai came to Brother San this morning to ask for an explanation.

Although Brother San explained on your behalf,

Elder Bai didn't seem satisfied.

[Tang Sect]

Fatty.

Brother San.

You're in trouble now. You've started off on the wrong foot

and completely ruined your chances.

No way! I'm serious about Xiang Xiang.

- Really? - Yes!

[Tang Sect]

All right, then!

Grandfather, stop trying to match me with him.

It's not my concern whether he's sincere or not. Last night was just a misunderstanding.

You can't use it as an excuse to...

Of course not.

I only saw that you and Xiao Ma were getting along well.

I can tell Xiao Ma genuinely likes you. Why not give it a try?

I don't care if he really likes me or not.

I don't like him!

Don't make up your mind so quickly.

I think Xiao Ma is quite good.

You can give it some thought.

What's so good about him? His martial soul?

I know what you're thinking.

Even if he has a Phoenix Martial Soul, I, Bai Chenxiang, don't care.

What are you saying?

Do you think I'm that shallow?

You're not shallow.

You just admire his top-notch Phoenix Martial Soul.

You wish everyone in the Tribe of Agility could have it.

You...

Your words are breaking my heart.

You're right.

I appreciate his martial soul.

And I admit that if his martial soul

could be passed down to our Tribe of Agility,

we would never be bullied or looked down upon again.

But my main concern is your happiness.

I'm getting old.

I can't protect you forever.

Grandfather, why are you saying such things?

It's the truth.

I want to always protect you.

But I'm getting old and the world keeps changing.

Do you remember when the Elephant Armor Clan kidnapped you?

I wanted to fight to the death to save you.

But I knew even if I gave my life,

I might not be able to rescue you.

From that moment, I was truly scared.

Grandfather...

Xiao Ma has been protecting you with all his might,

and I'm grateful for that.

I've secretly observed him since then.

Over time, I've realized he's genuinely a good kid,

and he truly cares about you.

If he's by your side, I can feel more at ease.

Xiang Xiang, I'm not saying you must be with him.

But tell me honestly.

Don't you have even a little bit of admiration for him?

Maybe a little bit.

Who's there?

It's me.

It's me.

I heard you cried a lot last night.

It was my fault. I'm here to apologize.

Xiang Xiang, you were saying...

Were you eavesdropping on my chat with Grandfather?

No! I didn't hear anything! I didn't hear you say that you admired me.

I mean... I mean I'm hateful.

No, I mean. You find me hateful.

No, I... I... I... I'm wrong.

Ma Hongjun!

- You devils! Being this stubborn? - Teacher Erlong!

- Teacher Erlong! - That hurts!

Teacher Erlong, we only want to go...

Sea God Island, right? No, I won't allow it!

- Stop hitting them. - Stop...

- Stop hitting us. - Come inside.

- Stop! - That hurts!

Stop right there! You want to run, huh?

Stay still!

I dare you to run again!

Since you're so eager to die, let me take care of that for you.

Better that, than dying out there with no one to collect your bodies.

- It's infuriating. - Master, we have to go.

You...

You're no longer children.

You've faced countless dangers.

I shouldn't interfere with your future choices.

But Sea God Island is different.

Even the Netherworld City pales in comparison to it.

Isn't that exactly what we need?

Xiao San, you're being reckless.

That place is a one-way trip.

Do you know that Martial Soul Hall once sent...

They once sent two thousand Soul Masters

to conquer the Soul Masters there.

In the end, they returned defeated,

losing two Titled Douluo in the process.

Since then, Martial Soul Hall hasn't dared to target it again.

Do you still want to train there after knowing this?

Teacher, we're not going there to conquer the Soul Masters.

We just want to improve ourselves.

I don't think we'll end up like Martial Soul Hall, right?

You've certainly done your homework.

But you're still too naive.

Sea Soul Masters are completely different from us.

Teacher, I know this one!

Sea God Island Soul Masters draw their power from the sea.

They're not friendly to outsiders.

Their martial souls are mostly linked to marine creatures,

and their soul skills are different from ours.

They harness the sea's power,

giving them a natural advantage over you.

Going there is like walking into a lion's den.

Plus, Sea God Island has a terrifying legend.

You even know this?

All right. Tell me what you know.

I don't know.

Teacher, what did you mean by "legend"?

Why raise your hand if you don't know?

Xiaogang, ignore him. Explain to them.

So these kids understand the danger of that place.

It's said Sea God Island is home to a Sea Douluo,

possibly a 99-Level Ultimate Soul Master.

She controls the ocean's power for Sea God.

Soul Masters going there will face this power.

As they face this power, it will rapidly increase.

The Soul Masters' power will also grow,

pushing them beyond their limits until it destroys them.

So if this legend is true,

it's a death sentence if you go there.

Master, now that you've put it that way,

we have even more reason to head to Sea God Island.

Xiaogang, look at these kids.

So these are the Little Devils you've trained?

They're as stubborn as ever.

- They're even grinning. - That's right.

We, the Shrek Seven Devils, have never taken the ordinary path.

Master, isn't this exactly what you taught us?

I know you are concerned about our safety.

But once the Seven Clans are restructured,

Martial Soul Hall will surely expand.

If we stay away from danger now, Martial Soul Hall

won't spare us on the battlefield anyway.

If that legendary power can truly boost our soul power quickly,

why not take the risk?

Xiao San is absolutely right.

Taking a risk is better than waiting for doom.

One day, Heaven Dou and Star Luo will face Martial Soul Hall head-on.

If the younger Soul Masters like us hesitate,

who will ensure peace for the continent's future?

Mubai and I have already informed the emperor about Sea God Island.

I believe he will support us.

You Little Devils...

It's my fault for raising you to be so fearless.

Now, I'm the one worried.

All right. You can go. Go.

But know this, my knowledge about Sea God Island

and the Sea Soul Masters is limited.

Once you're there, you'll have to rely on yourselves.

Don't worry, Master.

Let's start getting ready.

All right.

But I have some matters that I need to attend to at the Clear Sky Clan first.

Once I'm back, we'll head to Sea God Island together.

I've been afraid to disturb you or even think about you.

I hope you sleep well in the Spiritual Sea.

But you've been asleep for so long.

Why aren't you waking up yet?

Cousin,

Sister Xiao Wu is still not awake?

Cousin, I heard you're going to Sea God Island.

Can that place really boost soul power quickly?

That's what the legends say.

Then can I join you? I promise not to slow anyone down.

I can scout ahead and clear any dangers.

I am willing to do anything I can.

Xiang Xiang, you're the best scout we have.

I'd be more than happy to have you come along.

But this place could be very dangerous.

As a Soul Master,

you know that rapid power gains come with equally great challenges,

and possibly the risk of losing one's life.

I'm not afraid. Grandfather is getting old and still worries about me.

I want to show him with my strength

that no matter what happens, I can take care of him and myself.

I don't need anyone's protection. I can shoulder my responsibilities.

So no matter how dangerous the path ahead is, I'm not scared.

All right. Then come with us.

Having you around will put my mind even more at ease.

Thank you, Cousin.

I'll make sure to scout safely and clear any dangers for everyone.

I'm going to tell Grandfather this good news.

Go.

Xiao Wu?

Xiao Wu, you're finally awake.

Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu.

Who are you?

Don't you... Don't you recognize me anymore?

I've never met you. Why should I recognize you?

Where is this place?

You said you were just going to sleep.

How could you forget?

Wait, don't do that. I was just kidding.

Kidding?

I was so worried about you. And you joke about this?

♫ Yearning is an unsolvable riddle ♫

Brother San,

don't be mad.

I didn't know you'd take it seriously.

I didn't consider your feelings.

Please don't be mad at me.

You dared to tease me?

If you can joke with me, why can't I do the same?

When did you wake up? How are you feeling?

I had a deep, restful sleep, and I recovered quickly.

I already woke up when Xiang Xiang knocked on the door.

Say, if Fatty finds out Xiang Xiang is also going to Sea God Island, he'll be over the moon.

He'll probably thank you.

Maybe even buy me some delicious food.

It looks like you already know we're heading to Sea God Island.

I'm really curious about what kind of place it will be.

Yeah, me too.

[Tang Sect]

Elder Lou.

Sect Leader, good timing! Come!

I've finished my work today. Look at this.

Young Master,

we've completed this batch of hidden weapons for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan right on schedule.

Thanks to Old Lou's help.

We've been truly unstoppable.

Good, very good.

As expected from the God Blacksmiths of our time.

These hidden weapons are key for the Tang Sect to stand up against Martial Soul Hall.

Sect Leader, I've completed the tasks you gave me.

Don't forget what you promised.

Who is the person who will help me make the Storm Pear Blossom Needles?

When will we meet him?

I'm here to discuss that.

Elder Lou, follow me back to the Clear Sky Clan.

Watch your step.

So this is where the Clear Sky Clan is hidden.

Tang San? You're back.

Big Brother Tang Long, it's been a while.

Who are these people?

As a disciple of the Clear Sky Clan, you should know

after the Clear Sky Clan withdrew from the world,

no one other than the Clear Sky Clan members is allowed inside.

I know the rules.

So I need your help to watch over my friends outside

while I inform the Clan Leader and get permission to bring them in.

No matter. Tang San understands the rules.

Bring your friends inside.

Tang Long, inform the elders. Tell them Tang San has returned.

Yes.

- Please come inside. - This way, please.

Clan Leader, how can you allow outsiders into the sect?

Seventh Elder, calm down. Let Xiao San introduce his friends first.

This is my beloved, Xiao Wu.

She's not an outsider.

So she's Xiao Wu. But isn't she...

Aunt, allow me to explain Xiao Wu's situation later.

This time, I've come to the Clear Sky Clan

to introduce you to this esteemed senior by my side.

He's one of the three God Blacksmiths in the continent.

Lou Gao.

Greetings, Clan Leader Tang, and to you elders.

I've heard of Guild Leader Lou's reputation. It's an honor.

I don't deserve that title anymore.

I've left the Blacksmith Guild and joined the Tang Sect.

I'm now a member of the Tang Sect.

The Clear Sky Clan has been in seclusion for a long time.

So we haven't heard of the Tang Sect.

What is your connection with the Tang Sect?

Uncle, I founded the Tang Sect.

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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 ♫

♫ Let Martial Soul Hall disrupt cause and effect. Never retreat or hide ♫

♫ 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 ♫

♫ Even countless trials can't stop me ♫

♫ The searing heat that surges within my chest ♫

♫ I want the world to remember me ♫

♫ Let Martial Soul Hall disrupt cause and effect. Never retreat or hide ♫

♫ 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 ♫

[No animals were harmed during the filming]