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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 36=

This cloak...

This cloak belongs to my sister Yuan'er.

Mr. Yan.

Earlier there were too many eyes around,

I couldn't return it to its rightful owner.

Madam Wu

and Master Zhichen

asked me to give it to you.

Master Zhichen once mentioned

that your sister was kidnapped by the Jiang brothers back then,

and contracted a terrible illness during her escape.

Fortunately, Master Zhichen happened to pass by and saved her.

But after that,

there's been no news of her.

It was all my fault.

This is the greatest regret

of my entire life.

(Tang Yaoshun)

(The Tang Sect is now under my control.)

(Xiao Qiushui, how will you respond next?)

Sancai sent word.

General Wu will depart for the capital once he received the imperial decree.

Yiren, if General Wu leaves Xianren Pass,

wouldn't it give the Wastelanders an opportunity to attack?

Not only that,

General Wu might face danger on his journey back to the capital.

So we need to act quickly.

Every moment's delay increases his peril.

We have been investigating separately

and found several suspicious Eagle Flute strongholds.

- Send teams to investigate immediately. - Okay.

- Search thoroughly. - Understood.

- Yuhan. - Guys.

The Power Gang already cleared that stronghold.

- What about here? - Great!

This must be their stronghold.

The Power Gang finally cooperates this time.

Let's hope they truly help us eliminate these spies.

Since Yiren trusts them,

- let's move. - Go.

Go.

It's cooled down.

The gang leader's old injuries are flaring up?

Injuries? More like refusing to acknowledge his age

while pushing himself day and night.

You collapse from exhaustion, leaving me to handle all gang affairs alone.

What's the situation there?

Xiao Kaiyan established a stronghold in the Twelve Waterways.

The underground water network is vast and complex.

We haven't found anything yet.

- Send more investigators. - Understood.

Song Mingzhu seized this message from the Eagle Flute.

20,000 elites moved south via waterways, bypassing Xianren Pass to infiltrate.

Attack from within and without.

If the Wastelanders succeed in this pincer movement,

it'll crush the people's will to resist.

The Wastelanders' peace talks are fake. They've secretly amassed 200,000 troops.

The court recalling General Wu

has demoralized Xianren Pass and created unrest in the martial world.

Some traitors even collude with the Waterway Gang.

We must ensure General Wu's safety

to stabilize the situation.

If he returns to the capital, Xianren Pass might fall.

If he doesn't,

he'll face false accusations.

If we report Waterway Gang's collusion with the Wastelanders to His Majesty,

might the court reconsider its stance?

Suifeng, speed up the elimination of Eagle Flute strongholds

and intercept those North Wasteland elite troops.

Understood.

I wish I could shoulder more of this burden for you.

I heard the Shenzhou Alliance

is also attacking Eagle Flute strongholds.

Daxi

has finally reached this critical state.

Young Master.

The gang leader's health seems concerning.

Keep a close watch.

Master Yan, don't walk too much.

Please take your medicine first.

Dr. Xiao, I'm already healed.

You need to rest and recuperate these days.

Qiushui and I will find a solution for the Soul-Piercing Nails.

This minor injury is nothing.

You're all overreacting.

(Power Gang)

Master Li,

what do you mean?

This Gang Leader's Token

commands both our sect's obedience and the martial world's respect.

Other sects respect it

because the Power Gang

holds compromising information on them, right?

You really know how to joke.

It seems you hold our Power Gang

in utter contempt.

Alliances built on profit dissolve when it vanishes.

Influence-based partnerships collapse with lost influence.

Power-bound coalitions abandon you when power fades.

Master Li, you still have to use the Better-Dead Pill

and the Thousand Kalpas Finger to force compliance, don't you?

Correct.

But living in this chaotic era,

only thunderous methods can clear the path

and stabilize the situation,

ensuring successors uphold our legacy.

True friendship lies in sincerity and shared ideals.

This is how we can rebuild a new martial world.

Your methods resemble those of an emperor,

not the way of the martial world.

Since that's the case, Mr. Xiao,

why not become the successor to rebuild the way of the martial world?

Anyone with chivalry in their heart can be that successor.

Master Li, you may take back your Gang Leader's Token.

Though we share the same goal, our paths diverge now.

When I attended the imperial court,

I needed to take the wine on time.

Could that be poisoned wine?

The poison has sunk into my bones.

Now, I'm truly

weighed down by illness.

Knowing it's poison, why did you keep drinking it?

I had no choice.

I don't fear death,

but I can't think of anyone else to entrust this token to.

Master Li,

you still don't understand.

The martial world is like the Shenzhou Alliance.

Even if I shout myself hoarse,

I merely seek to awaken kindred spirits.

This isn't my personal crusade, but everyone's aspiration.

Fine.

The court wants ceasefire,

recalling General Wu to the capital.

But now the North Wasteland conspires with Waterway Gang,

infiltrating elite troops here.

This battle seems inevitable.

So we must prevent General Wu from leaving Xianren Pass.

Then we must unite as one

and exert full effort to rescue General Wu.

The martial world needs no ruler henceforth.

For righteousness or interest,

each follows their own path.

(I can't tell Young Master the gang leader is poisoned.)

Young Master.

Report what you overheard.

The gang leader plans to hand Power Gang to Xiao Qiushui.

What else did he mention?

He said Power Gang's ways are outdated.

He wants Xiao Qiushui to lead our reformation,

merging into some new martial world.

I don't understand. You've served loyally for years.

How could he bypass you

and appoint an outsider?

He wouldn't appoint leadership without cause.

His actions today

are quite unusual.

Could it be

his condition is beyond medical help

as I feared?

Y-Young Master.

You already know?

Accompany me somewhere.

I've been absent for years.

Mongrels seeking the Book of Oblivion

all come knocking.

Pity. They can't fight.

The martial world's been weaker

with each generation.

Boring now.

You two. What do you want?

Be smart.

Make Yan Kuangtu hand over the Book of Oblivion.

Spineless rats!

If you're brave, confront Master Yan directly.

That's suicide! We're not fools!

Attack!

Quick!

The dart's poisoned. She won't get far. Split up!

Go!

Dr. Xiao.

Dr. Xiao!

It's Master Yan.

Dr. Xiao!

Why this whistle?

Master Yan.

Dr. Xiao, how did you get this whistle?

Yuan'er.

You're Yuan'er?

You're Yuan'er? I've finally found you!

I'm your brother.

Brother?

You don't remember?

I understand your amnesia,

but look at this Golden Swallow.

Does it spark your memories?

This is Mother's only legacy to us.

Only your whistle can activate it.

No wonder.

Lately,

I keep dreaming

of flying kites

with my brother.

♪In this mortal world♪

I thought...

♪Endless tales of entanglement♪

Those memories were lies.

I thought

I'd never find

my family again.

♪Witnessing eras shift♪

♪Braving martial world's depths♪

I never expected...

♪The wounds we bore♪

You are

actually my brother.

Yuan'er.

Brother.

I've searched for you endlessly.

♪With wine and sword♪

♪Journey through lands♪

♪Don't forget♪

♪The bonds in your heart♪

♪The mortal world♪

♪Fleeting illusions♪

♪Cast beyond horizons♪

♪I'll help you forget time♪

♪Countless memories♪

♪Yet we slowly♪

♪Learn♪

♪The meaning of fate♪

When Madam Wu entrusted Golden Swallow to me,

I never imagined the person you sought

would be my sister.

I remember when I was a kid,

I was kidnapped by villains.

The trauma and head injury

left my early memories fragmented.

Thanks to the Golden Swallow. My brother and I are reunited.

I'm really happy to see my brother again.

But I've been in the Xiao family since childhood.

They raised me as their own.

Don't worry.

I've wronged you anyway.

I don't know how I can make things up.

Brother, I have no other request,

just hope you'll agree to one thing.

Alright, go ahead.

The Soul-Piercing Nail must be removed immediately.

Mr. Yan.

Fine.

Okay. Since you've agreed,

no backing out now.

Okay, Xueyu.

Watch over Mr. Yan.

I'll return shortly.

Thank you, Qiushui.

(Tang Sect) (During the Tang Sect Rebellion,)

(Tang Yaoshun and Madam Tang were killed by Tang Song.)

(Tang Fang was controlled by Puppet Needles.)

Strange.

The gates stand open

with no guards in sight.

Stop!

Another step, and your guts will spill out.

Thank you for the warning.

Tang Sect opens not to welcome guests,

but enemies.

(Tang Sect)

So do we proceed?

There's more than one entrance.

Who are these people?

Why are they all locked up here?

Medicine slaves.

My blood's nearly drained.

Stop harvesting me.

No more extraction.

Enough.

Stop it.

Visitors at last.

Has Master Tang finally recalled me?

I knew he'd need

his perfected medicine slave eventually.

Master Tang is dead.

What? How?

By my hand.

Dead? He's dead?

I was turned into a medicine slave and condemned to this torment.

I've endured to wait for him,

so I can kill him and avenge myself!

Yet you told me he is killed by you hands.

How dare you take my rightful kill?

You old fool! You dare strike first!

Young man, that herbal scent on you...

You're his latest medicine slave, aren't you?

Luckily, you haven't become a true medicine slave.

Since you've killed him,

why do you come here?

I need his Pulse-Restoring Art.

Once you become a medicine slave,

you'll be controlled by others for the rest of your life.

Do you know the Pulse-Restoring Art requires exchanging lives?

Exchanging lives?

Of course, I know.

You treat human lives like grass. You all deserve to die!

Young Master, I found it.

Let's go.

- Find Tang Fang. - Neither human nor ghost.

This is the pain of medicine slaves.

You should fully experience it yourself.

Where's Tang Fang?

If you harm me now,

she won't spare you.

Fang.

Tang Fang, attack now.

He's the one who killed your father.

Nonsense!

Get the ring first.

Fang.

Rou.

Let's go.

Tang Fang!

We are here to save you.

Go.

Master Li, this...

Speak freely.

In just a few days,

the poison has spread much faster than anticipated.

Master Li, to purge the poison,

as I mentioned before, only the Tang Sect's...

Master Li, the Strengthening Pill.

It remarkably strengthens vitality.

May it alleviate your poisoning.

The Medicine King can't cure you, but I can.

Medicine King,

go to Mr. Xiao's place and see how Lady Tang is.

Understood.

I'll use the Tang Sect's medicine slave method to detoxify you.

Suifeng, you heard it too.

The Medicine King gave me a Strengthening Pill.

Joining the Power Gang means rebirth for you.

From now on,

don't dwell on past grievances.

I'll never forget

what you did for me before.

No more thoughts. You may leave.

Mr. Xiao, the Puppet Needle in Lady Tang has penetrated her marrow.

- If... - If what?

Please speak plainly.

If any mistake happens, it'll make the needle backlash into the remover.

Mr. Xiao, please wait a bit longer.

Senior,

her life's at stake.

Since it's in the marrow, we can't delay.

Please tell me the cure.

Mr. Xiao, when extracting needles,

protect yourself at all costs.

Prevent needle reversal into your meridians. Beware backlash.

Otherwise...

Tang Fang.

Tang Fang.

Qiushui?

♪Under the moon and stars♪

M-My father is dead.

Madam too.

The Tang Sect is gone.

Everything's gone.

♪Mortal world stays constant♪

Tang Fang,

focus on recovery first.

Regarding the Tang Sect,

I'll help you.

♪We talk and laugh♪

♪Be a righteous swordsman♪

♪Going through the storms♪

♪Traveling far with freedom♪

♪Mortal world is intricate♪

♪Slowly♪

♪We got drunk♪

♪Drink a toast♪

♪Let the past just be the past♪

Go.

I'm Rain Sword,

Feng Lang.

I wanted better circumstances

for our reunion.

♪Under the moon and stars♪

♪Life's unfolded♪

♪Memories linger in twilight♪

♪We met and parted♪

Don't worry.

I'm just delivering Medicine King's herbs.

Feng,

thank you.

♪Mortal world is simple♪

♪The wind is loud♪

Your injuries aren't healed.

The Tang Sect colluded with Waterway Gang.

Don't avenge recklessly.

Don't worry.

Their debts

and all the evils they've committed

will be settled by me sooner or later.

♪There is one for you♪

♪Heart drifts like rain with clouds♪

Master Yan, you just had the Soul-Piercing Nail removed.

Drink less, or Xueyu will scold us both when she finds out.

Have some yourself.

How ironic. I, Yan Kuangtu, the world's greatest master,

actually fear a single glare from Yuan'er.

I only dare have a drink with you now while she's not around.

This isn't fear. It's genuine care.

I never imagined

you'd venture to the Power Gang to fetch the Medicine King

to remove the Soul-Piercing Nail from my body.

But this nail

has damaged me deeply.

I fear full recovery is impossible.

Keep this from Yuan'er for now.

Okay.

Tell me.

What's the purpose of living?

To revel in life,

die without regrets,

act with righteousness.

Live a worthy life.

Live a worthy life.

Secure all herbs on this list.

No mistakes allowed.

Why do you need these herbs?

Just complete your task.

No further questions.

I shouldn't have asked.

- But the gang... - Are you doubting me?

I wouldn't dare.

Whatever your decision, I'll help see it through.

All I ask is to stay by your side

until my dying breath.

Be discreet.

No outsiders must know.

Okay.

I'll gather all herbs immediately.

Buns! Fresh buns!

Come get your buns!

Freshly steamed, piping hot!

Buns here!

Get your buns now!

It's hot.

Send the herbs to Young Master.

Use the rear entrance.

Understood.

(Cold medicine)

Here's the money.

What brings Red Phoenix to a pharmacy?

I came to this pharmacy,

naturally to get medicine. Is that strange?

The medicine you come to get yourself must be very important, right?

Mind showing me?

Young Master has got a cold, so I came to get some medicine for him.

If you don't believe me,

(Cold medicine) see it yourself.

Liu Suifeng sent you for these?

I handle all of his affairs personally.

None of your concern.

With the gang in turmoil,

traitors could be anywhere.

I'd hate to see the blade I forged for Liu Suifeng

ever get used.

That would break the gang leader's heart.

Rest easy, Blade King.

This masterpiece of yours will never see blood.

Your efforts were wasted.

He's the most scheming in the gang.

How can you trust his loyalty?

I don't question it.

I simply follow.

Should he ever betray,

just use this very blade to kill me.

He's such a cold-faced man,

yet you're defending him so fiercely?

How unexpected.

You all misunderstand Young Master.

He looks cold,

but hides deep care for those he values.

It's beyond your comprehension.

You defend him so passionately.

You should be one of those he values.

Those valued by him

are rare indeed.

♪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♪