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♫ I'm a mortal under the sky ♫

♫ The masses speak of my arrogance ♫

♫ I aspire to fly high ♫

♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫

♫ Not everything will pass ♫

♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫

♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫

♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫

♫ Accidentally, I found out a secret ♫

♫ The politics upon my lips ♫

♫ Has overthrown it all ♫

♫ It's not steadfast ♫

♫ Standing right here ♫

♫ You follow the rules I made ♫

♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫

♫ Eradicate the maladies in this vast land ♫

♫ I am but a commoner ♫

♫ I intended to be steady step by step ♫

♫ I am but a commoner ♫

♫ I can tell what's true and what's false ♫

♫ I am but a commoner ♫

♫ I like music and hate intrigues ♫

♫ I used to see hills full of lonely souls ♫

♫ I feel regret for my recklessness ♫

♫ Leaving future generations to review my scribbles ♫

♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫

♫ Not everything will pass ♫

♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫

♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫

♫ We only have one life, and take it easy ♫

♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫

♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫

♫ When you feel regret, it's too late ♫

♫ So many tricks and lies ♫

♫ I witness what you've done ♫

♫ May we live and die together ♫

[Guardians of the Dafeng]

[Episode 30]

[Vajra's Wrathful Avatar]

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What's this?

A Heaven Domain Avatar.

[Humble yet Alert]

How dare you, Heaven Domain Avatar, disrespect Dafeng?

It's you again.

Cut the talk.

I'll deal with you after I've handled the avatar.

Let's see if my sword is faster or your spear is faster.

Jian Zheng, come out and see me.

Senior Brother, what's going on?

Heaven Domain Avatar…

Its reputation is well-deserved.

The deeper your cultivation is, the harder it is to resist its aura.

My fruits!

Heaven Domain is still as powerful as ever.

Heaven Domain Avatar.

Ningyan, what happened?

No idea.

Given the situation, it looks like it's here to seek accountability.

Jian Zheng... how long do you intend to hide?

Ningyan, the men of the Xu family are of steel.

You mustn't kneel.

I haven't kneeled. Let's compete then.

Is this the combat power of a high-ranking cultivator?

What's going on? The deterrence is gone?

What are you looking at? I haven't kneeled.

[Second-Rank Arhat of Heaven Domain]

I said. No entry is allowed.

Don't overreach yourself.

I am here.

Someone has made a move?

Are you alright, Uncle Pingzhi?

I'm fine. It's good to be young.

You're so healthy and strong, unlike me, who is aged.

When caught off guard, I couldn't even stand steadily.

Didn't you say, "The men of the Xu family are of steel"?

Stop that.

What's wrong, Douding?

Dad, it's so noisy outside.

It will quiet down soon.

There is an immortal in the sky.

Alright, Douding. Stop staring.

Go help your dad and protect him.

Go away. Douding, hurry back to sleep.

Hurry back and continue to sleep.

You are not helping at all.

Have I raised you for over 20 years for nothing?

No, you haven't. Come on.

I'm a hero in my twilight years.

Back in the days, I was also a true man of steel.

I charged in and out amidst thousands of troops without even a frown on my brow.

That's right. And precisely because of this, your knees have become seriously ill.

Now, they do not function well.

You ingrate! You just keep teasing me.

Wait, I was wrong. I was wrong.

- Will you still say that about me? - I'm sorry.

You won't say it anymore, huh?

What's wrong?

This is the home of Xu Qi'an.

[Xu's Mansion]

Who was it?

Jian Zheng,

since you already know our intentions,

I will get straight to the point.

It must be tough. Have some tea.

Your junior brother, Du'e, has not come to Dafeng for a long time.

How come he has forgotten the way to the Bureau of Astronomy?

Within Dafeng's territory, Jian Zheng knows all.

It seems that this saying is not an empty talk.

Now Shenshu has showed up.

We two have come here to take him back to Heaven Domain.

Please return him, Jian Zheng.

What if I refuse to let him go?

Jian Zheng, if you refuse,

we two will not hesitate to go to war with Dafeng.

Within Dafeng's territory, our strength is not as great as yours.

But I dare to guarantee that if war breaks out,

the capital city of Dafeng will be destroyed.

Jian Zheng, think it over.

Do you want the life of one person

or the lives of a whole city?

No.

Jian Zheng,

are you going to risk the lives of the entire city to keep Shenshu?

I refuse to let him go simply because I cannot do so.

You want to take Shenshu away.

But you do not know

that staying in Dafeng is the best for Shenshu.

What do you mean by that?

The host of Shenshu, Xu Qi'an, is no ordinary person.

In his body, apart from Shenshu, there is something else.

If Shenshu leaves such a thing,

I'm afraid...

you will not see him in the future.

Jian Zheng, are you talking about the thing

lost from the imperial palace 20 years ago?

But even so, that was a blunder made by the Bureau of Astronomy.

Why should the Heaven Domain take the blame for it?

I assume you two, having come from afar, will not lightly believe my empty words.

How about we make a bet?

Bet on what?

Let's bet the lives of the whole Dafeng

against the future of Heaven Domain.

Have you heard?

This is a divine power cast by the cultivators of the Heaven Domain.

Dafeng and the Heaven Domain have been at peace for decades.

But now, I'm afraid trouble is about to arise again.

Taking action right within the capital city,

the Heaven Domain is being rather too arrogant.

Why hasn't Jian Zheng taken action yet?

He should break this avatar to diminish the Heaven Domain's prestige

and to vent Dafeng's frustration.

- Right. - Yes.

Your Majesty, do not worry.

Jian Zheng has extensive magical powers.

He will surely be able to break this enchantment.

Regarding Jian Zheng, I have always been full of trust.

But this time, the Heaven Domain has come prepared,

and the warlock system is quite unique,

not prizing martial strength above all.

If this time, even Jian Zheng is at a loss,

the dignity of Dafeng will not remain.

Your Majesty, the Bureau of Astronomy's Chu Caiwei has requested an audience.

- Let her in quickly. - Yes.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

When does Jian Zheng plan to make a move?

Your Majesty,

my teacher said that if he takes action himself to break the avatar,

it would unavoidably lower his status and arouse controversy.

He suggests the younger generation meet the challenge.

Only thus can we uphold the might of Dafeng.

Then that person must be Sun Xuanji.

Your Majesty, Senior Sun has not left retreat for 20 years

and is still in enclosed cultivation.

Then it must be Yang Qianhuan.

When Mr. Yang was practicing yesterday, he inadvertently rampaged.

What? He rampaged?

Why does it have to be now?

What should we do then?

Neither you nor Song Qing are adept at spell combat.

Neither of you can do it.

Who else in the Bureau of Astronomy can do that?

Your Majesty, please calm down.

My teacher wants me to borrow someone from Your Majesty

to represent the Bureau of Astronomy

and contend in spell combat with the envoys from the Heaven Domain.

To borrow someone from me?

Who is it?

It's strange.

Jian Zheng's intervention only eliminated the deterrence.

The avatar still remains.

Could it be that Jian Zheng has no way against the Heaven Domain either?

Right. If Jian Zheng can't handle this matter either,

the capital will surely be in a state of panic,

and my appointment with Simu might have to be postponed.

- Never mind. - Never mind.

Qi'an, tone it down a bit. It's too showy.

What about now? How do I look?

Forget it.

Mr. Xu in the middle, don't move and look at me.

Now smile, everyone.

Please take a look.

This is good. Not bad.

The painting is quite good. It's lifelike.

Especially Aunt Li.

She's vibrant and spirited and looks like she's in the prime of youth.

"Looks like"? Am I not?

You look like you are 16.

That's true. Naughty.

[Xu's Mansion]

Why don't we draw a few more?

- Okay. - Good idea.

Come on.

Sir, please draw a few more for us.

Sure. Please sit.

- Okay. - Don't move.

Good.

Ms. Nangong?

Excuse me for a moment.

Sir, let's stop for a moment.

Ms. Nangong, you…

What brings you here?

Mr. Wei wants to see you.

[Issue a directive to reinforce troops…]

Mr. Wei, you want to see me?

When will Li Miaozhen leave the capital?

The situation is not yet clear.

I'm afraid it will take some more time.

I have already told you before

that the struggle between Heaven Sect and Human Sect has been long.

She will fight Chu Yuanzhen sooner or later.

But I don't want it to be now.

I understand. I already have some clues on the case.

When it's solved in a few days, I will send her away immediately.

Good. You won't be able to get away for now.

Mr. Wei, what do you need from me?

Someone just came from the imperial palace. His Majesty wants to see you.

Soon you must follow him to the palace.

His Majesty wants to see me?

Shouldn't His Majesty be discussing the strategies against the Heaven Domain right now?

Yes. His Majesty orders you to split it open.

To split it open?

[Restrained and Disciplined] Please, Your Majesty, grant me death.

Why is that?

Your Majesty has ordered me to split open the avatar.

If I do not go, I would be defying the imperial edict,

and I would not escape the death penalty.

But if I go, how can a mere Silver Gong like me contend against the avatar?

I will fail and be punished.

So I beseech Your Majesty to grant me death.

Are you blaming me?

I-I wouldn't dare.

I'm afraid I would fail the trust Your Majesty has placed in me.

It is not you whom I trust, but the Bureau of Astronomy.

Jian Zheng has asked me for a person, and he has chosen you.

Jian Zheng?

The Bureau of Astronomy is teeming with experts.

Why have I, an insignificant Silver Gong…

Could it be that Jian Zheng knows that Shenshu is within me?

Since Jian Zheng has selected you, you shall be the one to fight.

I summoned you not to ask for your opinion but to tell you the decision.

but to tell you the decision.

This matter concerns the honor of the entire Dafeng.

You must use every means necessary to split the avatar

and win this battle.

Rest assured.

Afterwards, you'll be rewarded handsomely.

What if I can't split it open?

You may leave me.

I'll take my leave.

No way.

Earlier, when Sangbo exploded and the evil arm escaped,

Jian Zheng feigned illness and didn't show up.

Later, in Yunzhou…

Jian Zheng has asked me for a person, and he has chosen you.

So that day, he let the evil arm enter my body

only to have me split the avatar now.

Mr. Xu!

You've gone the wrong way.

Xu Qi'an.

Mr. Wei.

Did you hear what I said just now?

I understand this is Jian Zheng's intention.

But to split that avatar is beyond my ability.

Mr. Wei, could you please plead on my behalf before His Majesty

and ask His Majesty to choose another able person?

His Majesty has already made up his mind.

I'm afraid there is no room for maneuver left.

Then I won't make it hard for you.

I wonder why Jian Zheng has chosen me.

If I lose the magic duel when the time comes,

His Majesty will certainly punish me.

It seems the days I can serve you are not many now.

Rest assured.

Even if you don't lose, His Majesty will still punish you.

It's not the first day His Majesty has disliked you.

But you needn't worry too much.

What do you mean, Mr. Wei?

The Heaven Domain's approach this time is fierce.

If the magic duel is lost, Dafeng will lose all dignity.

Jian Zheng has personally named you to go.

He wouldn't have asked His Majesty for you if he was not confident.

I know that it's hard for you to break the avatar now.

But Jian Zheng's action has its own purpose.

It seems my guess was correct.

The reason Jian Zheng has chosen me

is very likely that Shenshu is within me.

And Mr. Wei is unaware of this.

Mr. Wei, you've made a point.

I suspect Jian Zheng intends to assist me when I confront the avatar.

That way, it preserves the dignity of Dafeng without compromising our status.

I don't know the specifics.

But that old man has seen through the secrets of heaven and acts mysteriously.

No one knows what he's thinking.

You know?

Even you don't understand what Jian Zheng thinks.

How could I possibly fathom his intention?

Alright. Overthinking is of no benefit.

The plan for now is to respond to moves as they come.

Look. The avatars of the Heaven Domain are eight in total.

These are the related records of other avatars that once appeared.

This time, the one that has appeared

[Refining-Qi Avatar] is called Vajra's Wrathful Avatar. It's new.

There are no records about it.

But there is a rule that applies to all.

Each avatar is a formation.

Since it's a formation, there will be flaws.

What you need to do is to break the formation.

You can't confront with brute force.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Alright. Take these dossiers back and study them well.

These are very much like what I found in the academy.

No clear method is mentioned.

Is it dangerous?

Well…

Rest assured.

Mr. Wei said that since Jian Zheng has chosen me,

he will support me secretly as my backing.

Moreover, Mr. Wei values me so highly.

He definitely won't let me be in a dangerous position.

There won't be any danger.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

With Jian Zheng taking action,

defeating an avatar is merely a piece of cake.

Ningyan, after this matter, you will be the hero of Dafeng.

His Majesty will surely give you a reward.

And it will be a grand one.

Reward?

A grand reward?

- Isn't that a great windfall? - Of course.

Then aren't we able

to go into the inner field to watch?

A great windfall.

I want to go too.

Ningyan?

Inner field.

I guess so.

Great.

Then you should pick the best spot for us.

Make sure it's as close to the front as possible.

Otherwise, we won't be able to see the moves

and the details of the facial expressions clearly.

Ningyan has really brought honor to our family this time.

Yes, indeed.

Lingyue.

After noon,

let's go to the streets to buy some new clothes.

Okay.

For such a grand event,

I'm afraid all the city's dignitaries will go to watch,

especially…

Mom, I'll go with you.

Okay, we can all go.

- Okay. - You go too.

Let's all go together.

Ningyan, where are you going?

I'm going to practice my swordplay.

To practice my swordplay.

If you need me to sharpen your blade, just tell me.

Xu Qi'an, what are you doing?

Sir, do you think he will come or not?

From what I know of him, he doesn't have the guts.

You've really come at a good time today.

My teacher happens to be free today.

What do you need from him?

Nothing much.

I just want to consult with Jian Zheng about some alchemy matters.

Miss Caiwei.

I've finished. Please take it away for me.

- Okay. - Thank you.

This way.

I'm afraid you might guess wrong this time.

Sir, Xu Qi'an requests an audience.

To be frank with Your Highness,

I have never been wrong.

Xu Qi'an, where are you off to?

It seems you possess divine calculation.

After this battle, his reputation will surely shake the world.

That is natural.

However, given his temperament,

aren't you afraid he won't like the path you have chosen for him?

Worries of tomorrow shall be faced tomorrow.

What about today then?

Today, there's wine, so we get drunk.

If Jian Zheng knows about Shenshu,

my asking will be in vain.

If he does not know,

my going will be equal to exposing myself.

What should I do?

I've searched the entire street and still haven't found it.

You tell me what to do.

I remember it being around here.

If you hadn't given the wrong directions last time,

I wouldn't have ended up at the Xu family's old house.

If it weren't for my wrong directions,

you wouldn't have met Mr. Xu.

You…

Your Highness?

It's you.

What are you doing here?

Your Highness, these are…

I have heard that you will represent Dafeng to fight the avatar.

As your sovereign,

I must always be concerned and do my utmost to assist.

Thank you for your sympathy.

How is it?

About this battle,

do you have confidence?

This avatar has at least the prowess of a third rank.

And I'm just a mere Silver Gong without any preparation.

So what does Your Highness think?

I believe in you.

You are Xu Qi'an,

the youngest Silver Gong among the Guardians

and the most excellent guest scholar under me.

You've beheaded a Silver Gong, investigated Sangbo, and scolded the nobility.

You constantly surprise everyone and have never disappointed anyone.

Tell me, in the entire Dafeng, aside from you, Xu Qi'an,

is there a more suitable candidate?

Therefore, right now, you should just relax and take good care of yourself

and think about which reward you want

after defeating the avatar.

R-Reward?

Wait, Your Highness.

Isn't it a bit too early to discuss this?

It's just thinking.

Have you never thought about it?

Honestly, I have indeed thought about it in private.

If I were fortunate enough to win,

I might ask His Majesty for a golden token of immunity from death.

Are you muddled?

A golden token can only spare you from death once.

Think about it. If someone intentionally wants to target you,

as an inanimate object, the golden token cannot save you.

Throughout history, there have been many such instances.

Being part of the imperial family, I've seen it all the time.

Then, what does Your Highness mean?

What you need is not a golden token but status.

Think about it.

With status comes connections.

And with connections, you can get to know more members of the imperial family and nobility.

When you're in deep trouble,

those people are your life-saving charm.

And if…

I mean, if…

If you're fortunate enough to make acquaintance with royalty and nobility

and a short-sighted noblewoman takes a fancy to you…

What I mean is that if you become a member of the imperial family,

no one will be able to threaten you,

and you will enjoy endless honor and wealth

as well as the admiration of thousands.

In a word, the status of nobility is very important,

such as a title of nobility.

Do you understand?

Yes.

I've already understood Your Highness's kindness.

You have?

Absolutely.

[Xu's Mansion]

Did I speak too much just now?

I was not reserved enough.

A little.

After all, Your Highness's status is noble.

Your visiting in person is already a great honor for Mr. Xu.

Even so, if I didn't speak more frankly,

how would Xu Qi'an, that blockhead, understand?

That's also true.

Do you think he can win against the Heaven Domain?

Rest assured, Your Highness.

Since Mr. Xu has understood your meaning,

he will definitely strive to win this battle.

The Bureau of Astronomy is going to have a magical duel with masters from the Heaven Domain.

Everyone, go to the notice board to see the proclamation.

Masters from the Heaven Domain have proposed a duel with the Bureau of Astronomy.

Silver Gong Xu Qi'an will represent Dafeng to fight against the avatar.

In three days' time, at the great square of the Star-Gazing Tower,

both sides will have a grand magical duel.

By then, the citizens of the city can go to watch on their own.

That's great.

- Finally, someone has stood up. - Fantastic!

Everyone. Listen to me.

In three days, the Bureau of Astronomy will duel with the Heaven Domain.

Silver Gong Xu Qi'an is going to challenge the avatar.

It's a big event.

At that time, let's go watch together.

- Right. - Let's go watch together.

It's in three days.

Why have they chosen a Silver Gong?

This Silver Gong is formidable.

He single-handedly thwarted the Wizard Cult's shocking plot.

It's also said that Silver Gong Xu is going to take down the avatar.

By then, he will surely diminish the prestige of the Heaven Domain.

Come on. Cheers!

Waiter!

Yes, Miss?

The usual. A pot…

Half a pot of aged wine and half a roast chicken.

Well… Miss, this way please.

Miss, I'm truly sorry.

The tavern is full.

You'll have to share a table with this guest here.

He's ordered the same as you,

half a roast chicken and half a pot of aged wine.

You two can make it a whole set.

Okay.

Sir...

How come you weren't slapped to death?

It would have spared me the effort of doing it myself.

Why indulge in a war of words?

Do you two know each other?

Then that's quite a coincidence.

Your wine is ready. Please enjoy.

Stop eating and drinking.

Someone at the Star-Gazing Tower is taking on the avatar.

Aren't you going to take a look?

- Let's go. - Take down the avatar?

Let's go and take a look.

Xu Qi'an?

Isn't it in three days?

Mr. Xu? That's Mr. Xu, right?

I am Yang Qianhuan.

I can hold the sun and moon and reach for the stars.

Who cares what you can reach?

Take it down quickly!

- The avatar is behind you. - I know.

Mr. Yang, come down quickly!

Jian Zheng orders you to return.

Have you forgotten? You've rampaged.

- Have you forgotten it all? - Nonsense!

My teacher is trying to impede my path to fame.

Jian Zheng has said this is not your business to handle.

Go back and tell him that today I, Yang Qianhuan,

am destined to soar to the skies and make a name.

Vast and boundless like the ocean.

All things are in constant flux.

With the strength to break all.

Vast and boundless like the ocean.

All things are in constant flux.

Roaring as a tide, swift as lightning.

Mr. Yang!

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♫ The bright mirror is inlaid with frets ♫

♫ The night breeze goes with the time ♫

♫ Shallow dreams blow out my lantern ♫

♫ Looking back, illuminating the front door. The sound lingers in my ears ♫

♫ With me in this world ♫

♫ The long night is like near dawn ♫

♫ Don't bother asking how I've traveled here ♫

♫ In this world, I'm filled with passion and motivation ♫

♫ Wielding a sword, wearing a cloak, treading on dust ♫

♫ Each step brings a blast of wind ♫

♫ Stay away from the common world ♫

♫ Never to sink with it ♫

♫ Living care freely ♫

♫ Accommodating people with a smile ♫

♫ Want me to confound right and wrong ♫

♫ Forgive me, never ♫

♫ No matter who comes ♫

♫ I hold a great ambition ♫

♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫

♫ Only me getting excited ♫

♫ Only pursue the fairness ♫

♫ Never bend to the officials ♫

♫ The profound mysteries in the Jianghu ♫

♫ With the chivalry and the youth as a weapon ♫

♫ The bright mirror is inlaid with frets ♫

♫ The night breeze goes with the time ♫

♫ Shallow dreams blow out my lantern ♫

♫ Looking back, illuminating the front door. The sound lingers in my ears ♫

♫ With me in this world ♫

♫ The long night is like near dawn ♫

♫ Don't bother asking how I've traveled here ♫

♫ In this world, I'm filled with passion and motivation ♫

♫ Wielding a sword, wearing a cloak, treading on dust ♫

♫ Each step brings a blast of wind ♫

♫ Stay away from the common world ♫

♫ Never to sink with it ♫

♫ Living care freely ♫

♫ Accommodating people with a smile ♫

♫ Want me to confound right and wrong ♫

♫ Forgive me, never ♫

♫ No matter who comes ♫

♫ I hold a great ambition ♫

♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫

♫ Only me getting excited ♫

♫ Only pursue the fairness ♫

♫ Never bend to the officials ♫

♫ The profound mysteries in the Jianghu ♫

♫ With the chivalry and the youth as a weapon ♫

♫ No matter who comes ♫

♫ I hold a great ambition ♫

♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫

♫ Only me getting excited ♫

♫ Only pursue the fairness ♫

♫ Never bend to the officials ♫

♫ The profound mysteries in the Jianghu ♫

♫ The youth is born to be unrestrained ♫

♫ No matter who comes ♫

♫ I hold a great ambition ♫

♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫

♫ Only me getting excited ♫

♫ Only pursue the fairness ♫

♫ Never bend to the officials ♫

♫ The profound mysteries in the Jianghu ♫

♫ The youth is born to be unrestrained ♫