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♪Heavens strike with thunderous wrath♪

♪Mountains and rivers shatter before my eyes♪

♪Endless splendor cultivated through lifetimes♪

♪Turns to dust between my fingers in an instant♪

♪When the line between good and evil is clear♪

♪Countless souls drift into the boundless wilds♪

♪Carrying the spirit fire forward♪

♪I defy fate♪

♪Just to remain by your side♪

♪Falling into love's abyss♪

♪Like heavy rain pouring down♪

♪Drunk on romance♪

♪In a blink, love and hate vanish into illusion♪

♪Falling into endless love♪

♪Stirring waves upending a lifetime♪

♪Even if this life leads to ruin♪

♪I still choose to be entangled with you♪

♪Through all lifetimes♪

[When Destiny Brings The Demon]

[Based on the JJWXC novel "When Destiny Brings The Demon" by Fu Hua]

[Episode 18] [No Quest is Harder Than Love]

Sect Master Shi,

all the damaged sites on the spiritual peak

show traces of Sima Jiao's spiritual power and the Spirit Fire.

It seems his target

is still you.

I never thought

Sima Jiao would be so arrogant,

even with grave wounds.

If this continues,

I'm afraid the other spiritual peaks

would wind up like Baifeng Mountain.

Come.

At your service, Sect Master Shi.

Summon a dozen elite disciples

to strengthen the defenses on Wufeng Mountain.

Don't allow anyone

to set foot there again.

Yes, Sect Master Shi.

Master Yuan,

Wufeng Mountain holds something

that's of great importance to the Shi family.

Go with them

and guard it well.

Report back at once if anything happens.

Yes.

Father, the Spirit Fire isn't on Wufeng Mountain.

Is this a trap to catch them?

Yuan Che clearly has something up his sleeve.

We'll play along.

We shall use Yuan Che as bait

to draw Sima Jiao to Wufeng Mountain.

I'll lead some disciples to set an ambush there.

All right.

By the way, Father,

the Spirit Fire is hidden on Taiwei Mountain.

It must also be guarded.

I'll take my men to protect it from behind.

You ought to conceal yourselves well

and hold the defense of Taiwei Mountain.

Once we capture Sima Jiao

and obtain his blood,

we can then find a chance

to merge with the new Spirit Fire.

Sect Master Shi, Madam Ye is here.

Let her in.

Yes.

Go prepare first.

Yes.

Madam Ye.

You'll follow me to Wufeng Mountain tomorrow.

That's a perfect chance for you

to take your clan back to the Demon Realm.

This time, you'd better show your utmost sincerity.

Is Sima Jiao at Wufeng Mountain?

He set his trap himself,

he will surely come.

Grandmaster, Yuan Che has sent word.

Please follow the spiritual power.

Fish in a barrel.

What fish? Shi Qianlv?

Don't worry about that.

I want to know.

Tell me, Nianjiu.

The Shi family's spiritual peaks are vast.

Even if Grandmaster sends out many puppets

to search,

it would consume much time.

So he has Yuan Che

damage the spiritual peaks

with Grandmaster's spiritual power

to provoke Shi Qianlv's suspicion.

That way, Shi Qianlv will dispatch men

to guard the place where the Spirit Fire is hidden.

If we follow them,

we can find the new Spirit Fire.

Stay here. I'll be back soon.

No, your wounds aren't healed.

I'll go with you.

I may not help much,

but being with you

is better than worrying here alone.

Just this once.

Let's go.

Master Yuan,

all Shi's disciples are in position.

Good.

Let's head to Wufeng Mountain.

Yes, Master Yuan.

Is everything ready?

Sect Master Shi,

300 elite disciples are gathered

to march with you.

Xu,

how's it on your side?

All is ready.

I can lead my men

to Taiwei Mountain at any time.

Excellent.

[Wufeng Mountain]

Sect Master Shi ordered us to guard this place.

You stay here.

I'll scout the surroundings first. Once it's clear,

I'll regroup with you.

Yes, Master Yuan.

Sect Master Shi.

Sect Master Shi,

don't forget your promise.

You may kill Sima Jiao,

but you mustn't hurt Liao Tingyan

or Hei Nianjiu.

Madam Ye, you're truly a loyal friend.

As long as you prove your sincerity,

I'll keep my word.

Sima Jiao will show himself soon.

Once he does, strike him down.

Yes, Sect Master Shi.

I wonder how things are going on Father's side.

Don't worry, Young Master.

Sect Master commands hundreds of disciples,

and most are beyond the Soulshift stage.

And with Sect Master leading the charge,

plus Sima Jiao's injury,

he won't get away so easily.

All we need to do is head to Taiwei Mountain and secure the Spirit Fire.

The Gengchen Celestial Palace will soon welcome its new master.

Let's go.

That old man

hid the Spirit Fire on Taiwei Mountain.

How did you know it wasn't on Wufeng Mountain,

and that they'd split their forces?

I had already planted puppets there.

I see.

You can sense the Fengshan bloodline

through puppets.

You knew long ago

the Spirit Fire wasn't on Wufeng Mountain.

And you also foresaw that Shi Qianlv

would send his men to guard the new Spirit Fire

out of caution.

So he divided his forces,

one to lure you in,

the other to guard the Spirit Fire.

So you played along,

had Yuan Che pretend to fall into his trap,

and at the same time, placed a tracking spell on Shi Zhenxu

to guide us,

saving us from searching blindly.

Brilliant.

It seems Yuan Che wasn't conspiring with Sima Jiao.

And Sima Jiao didn't fall for your plan either.

All is ready, Father.

I can lead my men

to Taiwei Mountain at any time.

No, it's a trap!

Zhenxu, Sima Jiao is after you.

Stop! Return at once!

Who's there?

Yuan Shang, you could've lived a few more days,

but you came seeking death.

You villain, I hold no grudge against you,

yet you try to harm me! Shameless!

You're nothing

but a coward who colludes with the Demon Race.

I'll kill you. You deserve to die.

You slaughter innocents for your own gain.

Compared to Sima Jiao,

you're the true heartless sinner!

Once I take the Gengchen Celestial Palace,

who is sinner and who is saint,

I will decide.

Old thing, die!

Shang.

Do you have a death wish, too, Yuan Che?

Shi Qianlv, you don't deserve to be called human!

Let's leave.

Father,

I'm useless and always a burden to you.

How could I ever blame you? You're my son.

I made grave mistakes out of greed,

and I've disappointed you.

But all I ever wanted was to be your pride,

not your burden.

I, Yuan Shang,

am no worthless trash raised by the Four Seasons Palace.

Shang!

Get up, all of you! Come with me to Taiwei Mountain.

It's Father's messenger crane.

Zhenxu, Si... is after...

Stop! Return... at once!

I can't hear it clearly.

Could something have happened to Father?

What is it, Young Master?

Something has happened to Father.

We must head to Wufeng Mountain now.

Let's go.

Yes, Young Master.

Sima Jiao?

Take me to the Spirit Fire.

Over my dead body.

In that case...

Sima Jiao, I'll see how long you can keep that smug face.

Once my father arrives,

you will die for sure.

The Gengchen Celestial Palace belongs to the Shi family.

My only regret

is that I can't kill you to avenge Xue.

I will not forgive you, even in death.

What nonsense are you spouting?

Anxue was killed by Shi Qianlv.

It had nothing to do with Grandmaster.

No. That's impossible.

This is all Sima Jiao's fault!

This is all your scheme!

Your wound just healed, but you're bleeding again.

It's fine.

You did well just now.

Since you're at it, carry on.

Kill him.

I don't think so.

I... I don't want to.

Sima Jiao, you're despicable.

You let this demon wench kill me?

You think you two can stay together forever?

You're courting death.

Your love bond will be severed by the way of heaven!

No!

No!

Why must you be mad with me?

Even if I told you, you wouldn't understand.

No, I don't.

Shi Zhenxu was meant to kill us,

and he insulted you.

That's why I wanted you to kill him yourself.

I know you were born into a world

where it's kill or be killed.

I understand that.

But I will never kill unless there's no other way.

Is that so wrong?

Tingyan.

I don't want to talk to you now.

What do you want then?

I've never stopped you

or forced you to do anything.

You can't treat me this way.

For me,

there's only "want" or "don't want",

never "can't".

But for me,

killing is something I cannot do.

You may dislike killing,

but you must know how.

Otherwise, you'll only be killed.

Whatever the reason, I don't want to kill anyone.

And right now, I don't want to see you either.

Then, when will you want to see me?

Grandmaster,

I believe Shi Zhenxu was heading toward the Spirit Fire.

The puppets you transformed from Shi family's man earlier today

are already searching for the Spirit Fire

around the spiritual peak.

I'll go there to inspect.

Let me go with you, Grandmaster.

No, stay here and protect her.

Zhenxu.

It is all my fault

that you've suffered this fate.

[Shi Zhenxu]

Don't worry.

I'll kill Sima Jiao with my own hands

and avenge you.

Sect Master Shi, Taiwei Mountain is undisturbed.

Sima Jiao hasn't discovered the Spirit Fire yet.

Fortunately, we acted in time.

But...

My...

My son.

But Sima Jiao and his partner are strange.

They're impossible to track.

Didn't you already discover

that they once entered my treasury

and the Thunder Valley?

Go.

Follow this trail and send Ye Ruling to investigate.

She found Liao Tingyan last time.

She will surely find

their hideout again.

Go now.

Yes, Sect Master Shi.

Come back.

My patience is wearing thin.

Tell her to meet me in the secret chamber.

Yes, Sect Master Shi.

Canglan.

Canglan.

Are you all right?

Ruling.

Sect Master Shi,

why are you pressing us so hard?

Madam Ye,

you slew the back serpent last time.

Am I right?

But

why is he still alive?

You'd show mercy

to a mere beast,

let alone to Liao Tingyan.

Tell me, what should I do with you?

Sect Master Shi,

release my sister first.

Say what you want me to do.

In three days,

capture Liao Tingyan.

Otherwise,

if you fail by a single day,

I'll slaughter a hundred of your clan.

Canglan.

Canglan.

Sect Master Shi.

I think I've been too kind to you.

Canglan.

Canglan.

Three days.

You only have three days.

This is your last chance.

Canglan.

Canglan, don't be afraid.

I'm here.

I won't let anything happen to you.

Don't be afraid.

I'm not afraid of dying.

I only regret

that I can't see our people return home,

to see Mother's last wish fulfilled.

Don't say that.

I'm here with you.

I won't let you die.

Ruling,

my single life is nothing

compared to our whole clan.

Ruling,

don't let hatred blind you.

Remember

what you promised Mother and me.

You must bring our people home.

Canglan.

Canglan.

Canglan.

Canglan.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

It's my fault.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Canglan.

Canglan.

How could this happen?

I know I killed someone. I was wrong.

Must you do this to me?

It was terrifying.

Don't make me keep remembering it.

No.

I must do something else

to distract myself.

I don't want to kill anyone.

And right now, I don't want to see you either.

Then, when will you want to see me again?

I can't sense her around here.

Did she leave?

Grandmaster.

Where did she go?

I don't know.

Tingyan told me not to follow.

She said

she was going to put the silence bugs caught in Thunder Valley

to great use.

It smells wonderful,

but I don't feel like eating at all.

Sima Jiao,

I once read in a travel anecdote

that the silence bugs can attract Soul Flying Fish,

so I secretly collected them,

hoping I could catch fish for you.

Let's try them together.

You mustn't do this again.

Do you still want to be angry with me

over something like this?

If you were

that lofty Grandmaster,

I wouldn't dare be angry at all.

But you're not.

You're the one dearest to me

in this world.

You're right.

Our peaceful days together

are precious.

I shouldn't have quarreled with you.

You say that

as if our good days are over.

Of course not.

I didn't sleep well this afternoon.

I'm tired.

You can rest.

Tingyan,

seeing you cry,

it was the first time in my life I felt regret.

From now on, I'll never force you to do

what's against your will.

There's nothing in this world

I fear.

But the thought of you

not eating

or sleeping well

really scares me.

Hold him down.

Don't be afraid.

It's a dream.

No.

This is the most frightening thing I've ever seen.

In my Soul Manor, I've witnessed

seas of corpses and blood

and the horrors of hell.

I never knew

that one could be so traumatized

just by killing an animal.

You can take my fear as a spectacle.

Of course not.

What is this?

You can sleep on it,

and you'll have sweet dreams.

That's incredible.

The pillow isn't as hard as it looks.

Quite comfortable.

I'll enter your Soul Manor to stay with you tonight.

What is that scent?

It smells like sweets.

♪Happy birthday to me♪

♪Happy birthday to me♪

- ♪Happy birthday to me♪ - Careful.

♪Happy birthday to me♪

Come on.

Let's all wish Senior Liao a happy birthday.

Thank you.

- Here. Happy birthday. - Come on.

Come on.

You all bottoms up, and I'll take a sip.

All right.

Come.

Tingyan,

let's divide the cake.

Sure.

Bring the plates.

Bring the plates.

♪Turns to dust between my fingers in an instant...♪

This is nice.

♪When the line between good and evil is clear...♪

Jiao!

Come! I saved you some cake.

♪Carrying the spirit fire forward♪

♪I defy fate just to remain by your side♪

♪Falling into love's abyss like heavy rain♪

♪Pouring down...♪

Good morning, Jiao.

Did you have a nice dream?

Were you happy?

Very happy.

I dreamed my master and juniors

celebrated my birthday.

And you too.

We ate cake together.

It reminded me

of the days with my family.

So this jade pillow works wonders.

It's so useful.

Why don't you use it yourself?

♪Drunk on romance. In a blink...♪

I have special powers,

and many artifacts and elixirs

are useless to me.

This jade pillow is as well.

♪Even if this life leads to ruin...♪

Luckily, you have me.

Once your heart is calmed by this pillow,

you can rest in my Soul Manor again.

But why carve

a wild boar on it?

A wild boar?

That's a dream tapir.

It eats dreams.

This is the legendary dream tapir?

A mere dream tapir.

What's so legendary about it?

I've never seen one before.

I'll take you to see it

when I return.

Do you have important matters today?

Yes.

To pursue my career.

I'll leave Nianjiu here with you.

No matter what happens,

don't step into the Inner Court.

Alright.

Wasn't this Yingluo necklace broken

during the thunder tribulation?

How is it even more beautiful now?

I found the Thunderstone Core to reforge it.

Not even the lightning

can damage it now.

We just left Thunder Valley,

and you've secretly repaired it.

Impressive.

This artifact

can withstand all harm.

Even against

an expert like Shi Qianlv,

even if you lie still,

it would take half a day of his full strength

to break it.

And after it's broken?

Before that happens,

I'll find you.

You must promise me

not to tear open your wounds,

stumble, or fall.

I'll be worried.

No one can harm me.

Hark at him.

I mean, you're the best.

That's not what you really think.

My mind is calm now.

You can't read my thoughts.

I don't need to read them.

I can guess.

Wait for me.

I will.

You carry another trace

of Sima blood.

It's from the one who feeds the Spirit Fire.

Take me to him.

The barrier is powerful.

Looks like

the Spirit Fire is inside.

♪Autumn winds sigh♪

♪Moon and stars dapple the sky♪

♪Brushing the loneliness of bygone days♪

♪Candlelight flickers low♪

♪Shadows sway♪

♪Shimmering in the night♪

♪With a brush I draw♪

♪The color of light♪

♪To warm your frozen soul♪

♪Memories anchor here♪

♪Longing is engraved♪

♪Yet cannot be touched♪

♪Following♪

♪The veins of gravel♪

♪I turn into spirit fire♪

♪Burning away♪

♪All these karmic ties♪

♪To save you♪

♪To save me♪

♪To cross over all suffering, I'll break through♪

♪The laws of heaven♪

♪The vortex of reincarnation♪

♪What of life and death?♪

♪To save you♪

♪To save me♪

♪To redeem all beings, I'll let pass♪

♪Right and wrong♪

♪Rumors and tales♪

♪To seize fate♪

♪With my own hands♪

♪For you♪

♪For me♪

♪For the healing of wounds♪

♪I'll stir the murky seas♪

♪And strive against the heavens♪

♪To protect the vastness♪

♪For you♪

♪For me♪

♪For the light of dawn♪

♪I'll face promises♪

♪Like a moth to a flame♪

♪And use my body to shine♪

♪On even more♪