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♪Let this long river boil, forging new mountains and seas♪

♪Let the blade cut through the dust♪

♪At the end of the other shore, the long night finally pales♪

♪Only then is this oath not sworn in vain♪

♪Let the torrents drench me, frost and snow embrace me♪

♪My resolve has never wavered♪

♪Even after millennia, I'll cleave mountains asunder♪

♪I'll wait for the fog to clear, the dawn to break, and for you to come♪

♪Storms and turmoil rage♪

♪Turbulent waves surge♪

♪Trampling the dawn's light♪

♪Let us venture together♪

♪Let this long river boil, forging new mountains and seas♪

♪Let the blade cut through the dust♪

♪At the end of the other shore, the long night finally pales♪

♪Only then is this oath not sworn in vain♪

♪Let the torrents drench me, frost and snow embrace me♪

♪My resolve has never wavered♪

♪Even after millennia, I'll cleave mountains asunder♪

♪I'll wait for the fog to clear, the dawn to break, and for you to come♪

=The Journey of Legend=

=Episode 7=

- I told you! - Yes.

An emergency!

The woodshed's on fire!

The woodshed's on fire?

Move!

- Come on! - Go!

Come on!

Wait. This is a diversion.

- Let's head to Zhenmei Pavilion. - Alright.

(Zhenmei Pavilion) Let's go.

Well...

- What's happening? - No idea.

Stop!

Why did he kill himself?

What are you doing here?

I came to retrieve my jade pendant from Lady Tang. I never expected this.

I saw him sneaking, so I followed him.

Shockingly, he attacked me on sight.

Xilou, they're drugged with knockout powder.

Qiu served our family for years.

Yet he's Power Gang's mole all along.

Tell me what Qiu did today.

He's a cleaner of the Sword Retreat. Today, he went to the woodshed.

He also helped Zhang water flowers.

Someone set the woodshed on fire to draw us there.

Father, Mother, he watered the flowers to poison.

Deliver my order. Don't get water from the well!

Go and check if the well water is already contaminated.

Yes.

We only have one well.

The well water is poisoned. All of us are targeted.

Oh no! I had someone get water from the well.

I made soup with it and sent it to Zhenmei Pavilion.

What?

Go!

(Peacefulness) Master Zhang.

Mr. Xiao, what brings you here?

The well water is poisoned. The soup's lethal.

Mr. Xiao.

Don't worry.

I've not eaten your soup yet.

No more secrets then.

Get them all here.

Listen, this is Madam Wu.

Greetings, Madam Wu.

Nice to meet you all.

Everyone, be seated.

Thank you, Madam Wu.

Madam Wu, these brave people resist Power Gang alongside my family.

When I hear of your valor against Power Gang,

I can't sleep or eat comfortably here.

I lost my appetite for the soup, so I narrowly avoided death.

Why seek refuge here, Madam?

I planned to go to Xianren Pass to find my son.

Unexpectedly, some people intercepted me at Jinzhong.

They demanded the Hero Token.

Luckily, Mr. Xiao saved and sheltered me.

Madam Wu, may I ask you a question?

Forgive my presumption.

Go ahead.

You're not from the martial world.

Why do they think you have the Hero Token?

13 years ago, the North Wasteland's troops came.

(They occupied our land)

(and marched into the Daxi Era.)

(They pillaged and slaughtered our people.)

(People were homeless.)

Protect His Majesty!

(The emperor was forced to flee.)

(Daxi Era teetered on the brink of collapse.)

(Back then,)

the sect leaders of Shaolin, Wudang, and Emei gathered men.

They forged the Hero Token with a celestial spar

(and took a blood oath together.)

(Hero Token) (Whoever saves Daxi Era)

(shall receive this spar.)

One man achieved this.

You mean Yan Kuangtu?

Yes. He broke into the North Wasteland's camp

(and killed 37 elite soldiers)

(and nearly killed their commander.)

(Thus, he had the Hero Token.)

But the martial circle hated his arrogance.

He vanished after an ambush on Mount Wuxing.

Until recently, a falcon took the token to me.

So, Yan Kuangtu

intentionally gave the Hero Token to you?

Exactly.

Power Gang knew about that,

so they hunted me down.

Innocent blood spilled during the pursuit.

Mr. Xiao, how did things go?

Power Gang sent many killers.

But my place is heavily guarded. They can't break in.

However...

Speak freely.

They poisoned our only well.

The water reserves will be depleted soon.

I endanger you all. I'm sorry about that.

Madam, no need to apologize.

General Wu's loyal service to the nation makes him a hero in all our hearts.

Throughout the Daxi Era,

only General Wu deserves to hold the Hero Token.

My family considers it an honor

to ensure your safety this time.

If those villains kidnap you,

it will distract General Wu and jeopardize frontline operations.

The enemy might take the chance to invade.

If so, we'll become sinners.

Mr. Xiao, just tell me what to do.

I trust you.

The Power Gang poisoned the well

to force us out of this place.

They've likely laid heavy ambushes outside.

Yet according to our arrangement,

we must escort Madam Wu to meet General Wu in two days.

We can't delay or remain passive.

Father, if some of us leave first,

how long will the remaining water last?

In that case,

the remaining water could sustain us for 20 days.

20 days.

Okay.

I see now.

Listen, we must escort Madam Wu to meet General Wu on schedule.

Only then can we break this stalemate.

This gives sects time to help us.

United strength can crush the Power Gang

and lift the siege on my family.

But it's dangerous, and the Power Gang has ruthless killers.

Wouldn't that be risking Madam Wu's life?

Moreover, in the martial world,

who dares oppose the Power Gang?

Your plan sounds delusional.

We just fought the Power Gang.

Have you forgotten?

Can the Power Gang confront the entire martial circle?

We're all resisters against the Power Gang.

Madam Wu, I swear to protect you with my life.

Huishan often spoke of this child.

He truly takes after both of you.

Qiushui is right.

We should plan our breakout strategy.

Right now, we're heavily besieged by the Power Gang.

We can't ensure everyone's safe escape.

True. Breaking out blindly would be disastrous.

Our only advantage

is knowing they target Madam Wu.

How about we use a camouflage?

Have someone impersonate Madam Wu

as bait to mislead them.

To ensure Madam Wu's safe exit,

some of us do diversionary work.

That's it.

The rest will fight tooth and nail for Madam Wu's safety.

But using someone else as bait for me

sits ill with my conscience.

Madam, let me draw them away.

Qiushui.

Mother, don't worry. Since Yiren is away,

it's time for me to do something for the family.

Guys, the Power Gang's atrocities demand action.

We should fight rather than wait for death.

Let's break out and rally allies to destroy them!

- Yes! - Yes!

Xilou, you're injured. So, you stay and guard Sword Retreat.

We will

help Madam Wu and Qiushui break out safely.

This perilous mission demands utmost caution.

I'll await your return with liquor and tea.

- No problem! - No problem!

Qiushui.

Mother.

Countless enemies await outside. Stay vigilant.

Don't worry, Huishan.

He has grown up.

He undertakes this mission with a purpose.

Trust his decision.

Our children don't make empty promises.

Father, Mother, I'm sorry for not spending more time with you.

I promise I'll protect myself.

Besides, I still crave the noodles you cook.

Take this.

Besides the Triple Shameless Moves, I'm giving you this Lucky Bag.

It contains trap mechanisms. Remember how to use them.

Fight enemies ruthlessly with them.

She's right.

I've fallen for her traps before.

I deserve it.

Qiushui.

When we drank earlier,

you said you envied righteous heroes

because they could eliminate the evil and help the weak.

But think about it.

Flesh-and-blood mortals should fear death.

But why does righteousness make them fearless?

Because some things surpass life itself.

Look what happened today.

Many people are willing to bleed and die for our family.

Remember this forever.

Father, Mother.

I will remember.

After Madam Wu's safe escape,

I'll seek help from Jinzhong's sects to jointly repel the Power Gang.

Go now.

Stay safe. You must stay safe.

Father, Mother.

Within 20 days,

I'll surely gather aid to rescue Sword Retreat.

Take care.

♪As waterside blossoms wither♪

♪How brief this mortal journey goes♪

♪The bleak wind starts to blow♪

♪Like a mournful farewell ode♪

♪When zither breaks, who'll sing along♪

♪How deep does sorrow flow♪

♪Gazing at the moon beyond horizons♪

♪Let tears fall where maple leaves stay calm♪

♪A touch ripples the moonlit water♪

♪What remains♪

♪The broken sword wails, trapped in despair♪

♪This heart-piercing punishment♪

♪As waterside blossoms wither♪

♪How brief this mortal journey goes♪

♪The bleak wind starts to blow♪

♪Like a mournful farewell ode♪

♪When zither breaks, who'll sing along♪

Huishan, don't be sad.

Our son's grown into a responsible man.

Look, he has

courageous and loyal friends.

We should trust him and let him roam the martial world.

Stop crying.

I just want one last look at him.

Go!

(After breaking out, we'll split into four groups.)

(Mr. Qu, Mr. Meng and Ironclad Constable will lead the Group Dragon as a decoy,)

(buying escape time for the other three groups.)

(Madam Wu will hide under a black hat.)

(Others in black cloaks will escort her through three routes,)

(confusing and dividing enemy forces.)

Move!

(Let them scatter for easier elimination.)

(Stall while keeping identities hidden.)

(Buy more time for Madam Wu's group.)

This way!

(Tang Fang, Feng Lang, guard Madam Wu with the Group Phoenix.)

(Break through the eastern woods.)

(Remember to wear gas masks.)

(You'll pass through the poisonous forest.)

(The Power Gang will hesitate there.)

(Plus, they'll assume Madam Wu)

(wouldn't separate from Master Zhang, making your path safer.)

The poisonous forest is ahead. Masks on.

Go.

(Master Kang and I will lure Power Gang into the depths of the forest.)

They're closing in! Get Madam Wu out first!

- Yes! - Yes!

(In this case, let me draw you all here.)

Go!

(Tang Rou, Yuhan, Zuoqiu, proceed cautiously.)

(Find a chance to head uphill.)

(Power Gang won't expect you'd head in the opposite direction.)

Go.

Leave Madam Wu, and I'll spare you.

It's you!

You idiot.

Fooling me? You're dead!

Let's see.

Attack!

Don't!

Run now!

Go!

- Go! - Go!

Guys, stop fighting!

Leave!

Come on! Let's go!

- Young Master, go! - Let's go together!

Come on. Get up.

Your family protected me before. Today, I repay you.

Enough! Let's go!

Leave!

Young Master, run!

Kong Yangqin!

You're way below Fu Tianyi.

You can't kill me!

You can't kill me!

Xiao Qiushui's gadgets work well.

- This is... - Anti-poison gear. Take it.

Take one each. Safety first. Wear it.

- Protect Madam Wu! - Yes!

The target's not here. Retreat!

What's going on? Where's Madam Wu?

I don't know. Mr. Qiushui told me to dress like this.

(Lofty Spirit) Father, Mother, though Qiu's dead,

Power Gang's cunning with many spies.

We changed plans last moment to fool them.

You'll impersonate Madam Wu and leave with Feng Lang.

Should we inform Mr. Feng?

- No need. - Yes.

Then what about the real Madam Wu?

I've made alternative arrangements.

Why did Xiao Qiushui change plans?

Where would Madam Wu be?

Once we find Xiao Qiushui, we'll know.

Return to help.

What's your real purpose for coming to the Xiao's?

Xiao Qiushui once helped me. Shouldn't I help him fight his enemies?

But you haven't shown much concern for Xiao Qiushui's safety.

By contrast, you seem more concerned about Madam Wu's whereabouts.

Doesn't that seem suspicious?

Lady Tang, may I think you came to the Xiao's for ulterior motives?

Why did you save me earlier?

For no reason. It's no big deal.

Run! Why did you stop running?

Let me carve your bones into guqin picks.

Fine.

I won't run anymore.

So, are you afraid of death?

Not exactly.

I'm going to kill you.

- Kill him. - Yes.

You killed the disciples of my family.

Play your guqin in the underworld.

This cheap trick will get you killed.

The fun is just beginning.

Tell me about Madam Wu's whereabouts.

Otherwise, I'll feed your flesh to my poison insects?

(Hua Gufen, the Poison Demon, this place shall be your grave.)

Tang Rou, you're excelled in hidden weapons and mechanisms.

So, do me a small favor.

Alright. What do you need me to do?

Qiushui, your recent actions have become rather perplexing.

What do you say?

(Fu Tianyi's dead. The Xiao family's besieged.)

(Who knows what will happen next?)

(I'd better plan ahead.)

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

What about other guards?

You're poisoned by Hua Gufen's insects. Let me neutralize the toxin.

No need.

Xueyu gave me antidotes.

I'll take one later.

What about Madam Wu and Tang Rou?

They should be safe by now.

Tang Rou, escort Madam Wu and Mr. Zhang

to the cliff behind the house and depart from there.

How do we traverse the cliff?

Don't worry. I have a method.

Remarkable! This stuff actually helped us fly!

Madam Wu.

Madam Wu, are you okay?

I'm good.

Qiushui's strategy worked! Let's get Madam Wu to rest quickly.

Okay.

Luckily, Madam Wu is safe.

Qiushui, why did you alter plans at the last moment?

In this martial world,

Power Gang's spies lurk everywhere.

Their spies work covertly. It's hard to guard against them fully.

I dare not gamble with Madam Wu's life.

So, I changed my plan.

It seems my parents

and other men have safely returned.

It's getting late.

We must swiftly join General Wu's troops.

Let's go.

Red Phoenix, you're here.

- You serve the Sword King? - Correct.

Who allowed you to meddle?

Do you know Madam Wu's whereabouts?

I was ordered to watch the Xiao family. I never went in.

How should I know that?

I see.

(Sword King's men seek Madam Wu, too? I must inform Young Master.)

These areas have all been infiltrated by the Power Gang.

Once Madam Wu arrives, she'll naturally need to rest.

Tang Fang, go meet her outside the town.

If you encounter Madam Wu, alert her discreetly.

I'll go to Tongfu Inn for more information.

Got it. Be cautious.

(Tongfu Inn) Do you dine or stay?

Any man from the west?

You are...?

(Token)

No visitors, but I have a letter.

(To Xiao Xilou)

(Meet in the forest ten miles southwest, Wu's personal guard)

Thanks.

Tomorrow afternoon's meeting location is changed.

Does Madam Wu's group know the new location?

They likely have alternative contact methods.

No time to waste.

Let's go.

Make way!

- Any clues? - No.

Watch at the town's exits. No one leaves.

- Yes. - Yes.

What's your next plan?

Go.

♪As waterside blossoms wither♪

♪How brief this mortal journey goes♪

♪The bleak wind starts to blow♪

♪Like a mournful farewell ode♪

♪When zither breaks, who'll sing along♪

♪How deep does sorrow flow♪

♪Gazing at the moon beyond horizons♪

♪Let tears fall where maple leaves stay calm♪

♪Regret remains wordless♪

♪Broken spears sink in sand♪

♪Yesterday's like an elusive dream♪

♪So many moments♪

♪Turned to endless miles♪

♪Wild weeds overgrow what was home♪

♪Love, hatred, and debts unpaid♪

♪Grudges fall like rain♪

♪Endless regrets tangled like hemp♪

♪Missed chances at time's crossroads♪

♪This inescapable fate♪

♪A touch ripples the moonlit water♪

♪What remains♪

♪The broken sword wails, trapped in despair♪

♪This heart-piercing punishment♪

♪As waterside blossoms wither♪

♪How brief this mortal journey goes♪

♪The bleak wind starts to blow♪

♪Like a mournful farewell ode♪

♪When zither breaks, who'll sing along♪

♪How deep does sorrow flow♪

♪Gazing at the moon beyond horizons♪

♪Let tears fall where maple leaves stay calm♪

♪When zither breaks, who'll sing along♪

♪How deep does sorrow flow♪

♪Gazing at the moon beyond horizons♪

♪Let tears fall where maple leaves stay calm♪

♪As flowers fall, so does the heart♪