Original subtitles

♪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 35=

Raise your heads and see clearly.

Who is your true Heavenly King?

Well...

(North Wasteland, Wanli Pingyuan)

(Flaming God, Cai Qishen) You have my loyalty.

The Twelve Waterways are family.

The Heavenly King cares for your families

and lets me lead you to martial world supremacy.

Fame and fortune await you. What blessings!

- You have our loyalty! - You have our loyalty!

- You have our loyalty! - You have our loyalty!

If this succeeds,

you could become the Ironclad Constable,

Xiao Kaiyan

or even the imperial preceptor.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Wu Jie's resolve against the North Wasteland is absolute.

The pro-war faction sees him as their beacon.

I've repeatedly summoned him back.

I desire peace and an end to war.

That's for our country's future.

I trust the people will understand my efforts.

Your benevolence shines.

This brings fortune to the people.

Keep issuing edicts to Xianren Pass, ordering Wu Jie's return.

I've ambushed his route with troops.

He will be captured.

So if Wu Jie falls into your hands,

fear of the North Wasteland invasion

will keep the Xianren Pass garrison silent.

Then Wu Jie can only defy the summons and openly resist, right?

The soldiers' and people's resolve to fight is your greatest obstacle.

Use this to crush their determination for northern campaigns.

This pleases the North Wasteland.

And we might even broker peace eventually.

Three birds, one stone.

Brilliant! Brilliant!

A masterstroke indeed.

I might as well crown you as Imperial Preceptor.

I don't deserve that.

Okay. Wu Jie has merits.

If he falls to you, show mercy.

Let him retire with honor.

Understood.

What do you think?

Help North Wasteland seize the Central Plains

and give us the Book of Oblivion as promised.

We don't care who's the king.

Victory nears. You'll all be rewarded.

Benefits will flow abundantly.

(Qiushui, I'll make you kneel and admit you're wrong.)

(Victory will still be mine.)

Show yourself.

Qiushui, awake yet?

Many sects await you outside. It's important.

Shouldn't he be awake by now?

Didn't Xueyu say his wounds healed?

Right.

Qiushui.

Yan Kuangtu, what madness is this?

You need to relieve yourself? Hold it in. We'll arrive soon.

Where are you taking me?

Release me.

We can talk civilly.

Why negotiate when I've captured you?

16 sects didn't negotiate when ambushing me.

And you're as stubborn as a mule.

Lucky I'm in a hurry.

This way's simpler.

Since the battle on Mount Wuxing, you've been in seclusion for years.

Returning now for some unfinished wishes?

I'll accompany you if it's righteous.

I chose well. Worthy disciple.

Courageous.

This trip won't be wasted.

Where are we going?

Ahead, Wudang.

What brings you to Wudang?

To reconcile Wudang and Shaolin and merge their techniques.

The North Wasteland threatens while domestic factions scheme.

Traitors collude with the Wasteland,

causing heavy losses to sects.

To revive the martial world in a decade,

we can only mediate between Wudang and Shaolin

and merge the techniques of both sects into a peerless one.

Then spread it for all to learn.

No more sect divisions.

United, we'll resist the North Wasteland.

Noble vision. This determines the entire martial world's fate.

But Shaolin and Wudang won't agree easily.

Shaolin's new abbot is visiting Wudang. Strike while the iron's hot.

At the assembly,

(Wudang Leader Dafeng) you exposed Ji Wupeng's identity.

(Shaolin Abbot Tianxiang) You eliminated a scourge

and saved us from that villain's deception.

You have our gratitude.

But what brings you today?

Tianzheng and Taichan of old

had remarkable courage and valor.

But since their time, none of you has amounted to anything.

Unite or face destruction.

I came here and brought

Tianzheng and Taichan's final wish to all of you.

Wudang must share techniques with Shaolin.

Shaolin must reciprocate.

Only then can calamity be averted.

Well...

Shaolin's techniques are profound.

I often consult Mr. Tianxiang about its external cultivation methods.

It's been immensely beneficial.

But merging different martial styles is taboo for martial artists.

Shaolin is Shaolin. Wudang is Wudang.

Both sects can unite against foes,

but sharing techniques is unthinkable, no matter the friendship.

Nonsense!

Isolation breeds stagnation.

Narrow-mindedness is the true martial taboo.

Wudang emphasizes internal cultivation.

Shaolin focuses on external techniques.

Your sects should cross-reference and support each other.

Use our techniques as a reference for Wudang?

No way. That's impossible.

Impossible? Let's fight then.

Mr. Yan, we came to mediate, not brawl.

Watch closely. This is true martial integration.

Take this!

(Shaolin's Great Palm technique.)

That's our Composite Fingers technique!

Well?

Isn't Wudang-Shaolin fusion stronger than either alone?

Amitabha.

There's always greater mastery beyond our ken.

I see your point now.

I, too, would receive your guidance.

You too? Draw your sword.

I can converse freely while overpowering you.

(Righteousness)

(is knowing impossibility yet acting from duty.)

(A hero protects the weak and vanquishes evil.)

(One who inspires countless heroes deserves the Great Hero title.)

Can Wudang's internal practice methods achieve this?

Only by learning others' strengths can we transcend limitations.

What technique sealed your acupoint earlier?

Wudang's Thirty-Nine Bridges technique.

Infused with Shaolin staff techniques.

I'm defeated.

Even drawn, my sword couldn't match you.

Please rise.

Thank you.

A man of your status admits defeat with no complaints.

Wudang and Shaolin nurture talent.

Given time, you'll rival Tianzheng and Taichan.

My cultivation remains inadequate.

If our late sect leaders were present today,

I believe they'd meet your expectations.

They'd be less obstinate than you.

What's wrong with you?

Must outsiders master your arts first?

Will that awaken you?

Shaolin and Wudang's martial arts are vast.

Who besides you could master both?

You worry needlessly.

Beyond needless worry, sheer nonsense!

Beyond nonsense, delusional rambling!

Beyond delusion, meaningless babble!

I never expected

the three grandmasters of Wudang,

(Three-Jiu Cultivators) Jiusheng, Jiusi and Jiuyi, to be alive

and spend their days gardening and drinking tea here.

Not just us three.

Shaolin's five monks, Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon, and the Crippled

are alive too.

Both sects retain many masters.

You recall our past duel?

Sure.

We three brothers lost to you then.

But regarding Shaolin and Wudang arts,

you might not defeat us now.

Words prove nothing. Let's test it.

Long since we last sparred.

Soon, no worthy opponents may remain.

Worth our efforts.

Mr. Yan.

Mr. Yan.

You said if all in the martial world were only out for personal victory

and couldn't unite,

how could Daxi have a future?

And Daxi's martial world will crumble.

Okay. I'll listen to you.

My message stands delivered.

Worthwhile, knowing Tianzheng and Taichan.

You live up to your name as the number one martial prodigy.

Even using our sects' techniques, victory eludes us.

You're Xiao Qiushui?

Renowned for skill and character.

You flatter me.

The North Wasteland spies now wreak havoc in Daxi

to set the sects against one another.

The Feis' Thousand Faces mark is abused.

Multiple sects suffer collateral damage.

Mr. Yan's words mirror my concerns.

I implore Wudang and Shaolin to unite.

You too believe Wudang can breach Shaolin?

And Shaolin can breach Wudang?

Combining both sects' strengths

and knowing the enemy's weaknesses ensures victory.

You were elected as the alliance leader at the martial assembly.

Shouldering the duty of leading us to save General Wu.

But this doesn't mandate our cooperation.

Unless you withstand three strikes using our techniques.

Then we may consider your proposal.

Amitabha. We second that.

Qiushui, if you truly mean it,

let them know about your sincerity.

Mr. Yan, must the truth always be proven with violence?

Don't you know many truths in this world are forged through fists?

Mr...

Please show mercy.

You have peerless skills. There's no need.

These three moves,

though ordinary alone, form a battle formation when combined.

Xiao Qiushui, how will you counter this?

Second move.

Using Wudang's Nine Cycle against Wudang's Heavenly Palm.

Softness against hardness.

Brilliant! Final move now.

If you can't defeat Xiao Qiushui, you lose.

- Five fingers, one lotus. - Five fingers, one lotus.

Isn't this a mix of Shaolin and Wudang?

I lost. I couldn't find a way to counter this move.

You didn't lose.

We used the Five Fingers technique.

A fusion of Shaolin and Wudang.

This is a combined technique of Shaolin and Wudang.

You forced us to use it, or we'd lose.

You've actually won.

You're true visionaries.

You have benevolent valor and care for the world.

Heroes emerge from youth.

The martial world now belongs to your generation.

We old bones have no need to keep fighting.

You overpraise me.

What have you realized?

I told you this journey would benefit you.

(I've taken the Medicine King's poison to transfer it to Father with energy.)

(Uncertain if this method works.)

Father! Father!

Fang, I'm fine.

Have some rest.

(Heroes Arise from Our Generation)

Years ago, Tianzheng, Taichan and Zhichen

stood this monument

and created the Hero Token.

So this is where you

defeated countless warriors for the Hero Token.

My wish is fulfilled with this trip.

After finishing one last thing, I'll return the Hero Token to you.

See that thing there?

During chaotic times, I came here to carve a turtle,

nearly infuriating Taichan to death.

I never imagined you had such childlike whimsy.

This empty thing.

Those so-called heroes should see

what cowards they truly are.

By the way, I heard about your Shenzhou Alliance.

I hope you might change the martial world.

Perhaps your name will grace this monument someday,

and you'll become a true hero.

I don't do things to make a name for myself in this martial world.

Just like you in your prime.

Good lad! I like you.

Roaming the martial world isn't flashy swordsmanship.

It's about living with a clear conscience

to heaven, to earth and to yourself.

Then this mortal journey won't be in vain.

Well said. My life wasn't wasted after all.

Thank you for your guidance.

Two conflicting energies clash within me now.

Shaolin's rigidity versus Wudang's softness.

Did you bring me here for enlightenment?

Clever boy.

Then why not try?

♪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♪

Merge them instead of fighting.

Let me help you.

♪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♪

Mr. Yan.

Father.

Father.

Tang Song! Shouldn't you be...?

You've been working hard to treat your father, so I came to check on you.

Why so cold?

What are you doing to my father? Release him!

Don't agitate the poison in your heart, Tang Fang.

Anger might trigger energy deviation.

Fang, don't mind me.

Tang Song, how dare you harm the family head?

Don't you fear the matriarch's punishment?

You don't think I'm still afraid of that dying old hag, do you?

Don't worry. I'll deal with her soon.

Let's take it one step at a time.

Without your father,

you will live free and unburdened,

focus on martial arts and achieve mastery, right?

Father!

Father.

Fang,

from now on,

I won't burden you anymore.

You must live well.

♪Under the moon and stars♪

♪Life's unfolded♪

Father.

♪Memories linger in twilight♪

Father! Father! No!

♪Mortal world stays constant♪

Father.

♪Clouds spread east-west♪

♪Chivalry resides in hearts♪

Forgive me, Father.

♪Be a righteous swordsman♪

♪Going through the storms♪

♪Traveling far with freedom♪

Her mind's in turmoil. Now's the time to control her.

♪We got drunk♪

Tang Song, I'll kill you!

Fang. Here.

Father's here. Be good, Fang.

From now on,

obey your cousin's orders.

Understood?

Kill him now.

Audacious fiend! I'm still here!

What mischief are you plotting?

I'll rid the world of you today!

What... what did you do?

Old fool.

I've already dosed you with the Weakness Toxin.

Using energy will trigger the poison.

Traitor! You'd betray your own sect?

- Discipline Elder. - Yes.

Seize him!

Yes!

Fossilized fool.

You've controlled the Tang Sect for decades.

Clinging to obsolete traditions.

Since you can't lead well,

why not yield the Tang Sect Token to me?

I'll make our sect thrive.

Get the token!

Mere Weakness Toxin won't knock me down.

Impossible! How?

Take her down!

(Token)

Don't worry.

Where am I?

Master Yan, please stay still.

You collapsed at Wudang Square.

Your old injury might be flaring up. We brought you here for treatment.

How do you feel now?

Who is she?

My sister, Xiao Xueyu.

Xueyu, how is he right now?

The back of his neck

has a nail embedded with profound internal energy,

piercing his meridians.

Normally, it just causes pain,

but the damage now spans multiple meridians.

Conventional treatments only ease symptoms.

Removing it is the only cure.

That Tang Sect old fox did this.

Mr. Yan.

I've roamed the martial world undefeated.

Few could even scratch me.

Until Mount Wuxing...

Tang Yaoshun ambushed me with Soul-Piercing Nails.

He had monstrous power.

Let me help remove this nail.

I've given you an Eaglewood Pill.

It's taken effect.

Your internal energy now stabilizes.

Maybe give it a try, Mr. Yan?

Mr. Yan.

Qiushui, I'll trust you.

Alright.

Forgive my intrusion.

It's fine. Continue.

Apologies.

This Soul-Piercing Nail merged our internal energies.

It digs deeper when pulled.

Stop.

This nail fused with my marrow long ago.

Leaving it only causes dizziness.

Rest will restore me.

Removing it might actually kill me.

I'll find a solution, rest assured.

Don't go to Tang Sect!

I'd rather die than accept his help.

Let's let Mr. Yan rest, Qiushui.

Alright.

Tang Fang, pour my tea.

The Puppet-Control Needle works wonders.

Your precious hidden weapons and poisons,

all those trinkets from the matriarch,

they're useless to you now.

Let me take them instead.

You always got the best before.

You never imagined this day, right?

Enough games!

♪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♪