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

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♪Let the blade cut through the dust♪

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

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♪Only then is this oath
not sworn in vain♪

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

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♪My resolve has never wavered♪

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

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

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♪Storms and turmoil rage♪

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♪Turbulent waves surge♪

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♪Trampling the dawn's light♪

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♪Let us venture together♪

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

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♪Let the blade cut through the dust♪

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

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♪Only then is this oath
not sworn in vain♪

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

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♪My resolve has never wavered♪

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

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

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=The Journey of Legend=

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=Episode 12=

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They say the First Cave Demon
resides in the forest ahead.

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We'll find him as we search
along the riverbank.

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They say he lives in a cave like a rat.
I wonder if it's true.

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Why are you both so determined
to join the Power Gang?

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For glory. The martial world
trembles at the Power Gang's name.

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That's a bit shallow.
My thought goes deeper.

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First, to obtain fame and prestige,

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we have to join the Power Gang,
as it's so famous.

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Second, our unique skills
make us valuable assets to Power Gang.

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I've even chosen my title.

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The poisons up my sleeves
are impossible to guard against.

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Henceforth, I'll be known as
the Poison Demon. Impressive, huh?

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Impressive.

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The Power Gang is infamous
for its evil deeds.

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Would you comply even if
they ask you to kill innocent people?

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- We didn't think about it.
- We only want the prestige.

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We never intended to do harm.

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Listen, I'll scout ahead.

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Stay vigilant. Don't alert anyone.

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Alright.

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We can't hurt innocent people.

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- That's right.
- That's unthinkable.

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Young hero, help.

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Help, young hero.

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Let me down.

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Qiushui.

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Qiushui.

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- Qiushui.
- Zuoqiu, Yuhan, why are you here?

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This is the gateway
to Huanhua of Guangling.

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Qiushui, I didn't
get reinforcements from my family.

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My father...

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Had I not resisted,
he'd have locked me up at home.

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I've failed you.

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Don't apologize.

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Here you are, being on my side.

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That's a true brother's act.

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Qiushui, we heard about Feng Lang.

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Don't be upset. We're here for you.

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Qiushui, meet the sisters
from the Qu family.

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(Qu Mushuang, Qu Minmiao)
Qu Mushuang and Qu Minmiao.

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Greetings, Qiushui.

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The Qu family stands ready for action.

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Everyone in martial world heard you'll
head to Guangling with Hero Token.

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They joined us
to contribute their strength.

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We'll find Yiren
and go to the Sword Retreat together.

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Sounds good.
Unity strengthens our chances.

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That's right.

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I hope Father is safe.

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Don't worry. The Xiao family's
Sword Retreat is impenetrable.

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No enemy can breach its defenses.

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We just have to go to the Xiao family's
Guangling Villa as soon as possible.

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By the way, Tang Fang
was captured by the Power Gang.

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- Lady Tang?
- What?

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Ahead lies Guangling,
Sword King's territory.

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Don't worry, Qiushui.

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We'll definitely find your friend.

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Guangling is not such a small place.

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It's a bit challenging
to find one person here.

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The Sword King leads the Eight Kings.
He's going to be a formidable opponent.

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But have you heard of Qu Hanshan,
Guangling's Pillar of Justice?

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Why don't we ask him for help?

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Qu Hanshan?

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Father said that
Master Qu's Forest of Justice

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and Mr. Liang Dou's
Platform of Reflection

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epitomize martial world fairness.

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I'm sure Master Qu will help us.

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I'll approach Master Qu
to see if he's willing to help.

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If he agrees to help,

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we don't have to worry
about the rescue so much anymore.

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Guangling Villa lies
half a day's journey ahead.

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Time is tight. Let's split up.

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Please relay this piece of news
to my brothers in Guangling Villa.

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We need to work together
to speed up progress.

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Sword Retreat's defenses
won't hold forever.

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Let's get going. Qiushui, stay cautious.

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Alright. Be careful.

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Let's go.

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(Forest of Justice)

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How dare you accuse us of murder?

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We demand justice.

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How dare you accuse us of murder?

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(Forest of Justice)
Master Qu, do us justice.

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Please do us justice.

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State your case with reason.

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Stop pointing fingers.

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How dare you?

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You started
the Blood Blade Sect as a butcher.

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Now you let your disciples
kill people in my turf.

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Master Qu won't tolerate this.

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You're obviously provoking us.

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Stop spouting nonsense
and let Master Qu speak.

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(Qu Hanshan,
Guangling's Pillar of Justice)

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Do you know why this is called
the Forest of Justice?

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It symbolizes ultimate fairness.

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Whoever comes,

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martial artists or commoners,
noble or bankrupt,

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receives equal judgment.

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I shall never compromise impartiality
for anything or anyone.

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Master Qi, your disciples
murdered people for no reason.

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Deliver the killers to the victims' kin.
Let them choose the punishment.

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- Master Huo.
- Yes.

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Put an end to this

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after the culprits are punished.
No further disputes.

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Otherwise, you'll plunge into
endless bloodshed and vendetta.

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If innocent lives are lost
because of your dispute,

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I will intervene for those victims.

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Do you understand?

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We defer to your judgment.

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Alright. Martial sects
should unite against injustice.

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With Wastelanders outside
and Power Gang here,

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we must unite more than ever.

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Today, you two shall take a vow.

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Violators shall meet this fate.

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You are truly the martial leader.

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We heed your wisdom, Master Qu.

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- We heed your wisdom.
- We heed your wisdom.

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Master Qu.

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Master Qu, I'm from
the Huanhua Sect's side branch.

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I urgently seek your help.

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No problem.

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(Qu Residence)

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Master.

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This young man and I have matters
to discuss. Don't disturb us.

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- Yes.
- This way.

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Mr. Xiao, this way.

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You claim affiliation
with the Huanhua Sect's side branch

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and that you came to seek help
against the Power Gang's siege?

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My friend was captured

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by Power Gang's First Cave Demon
and taken to Sword King.

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I implore you to rally local heroes

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for my friend's rescue
as soon as possible.

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I won't stand idle.

155
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But why would the First Cave Demon
take your friend?

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As far as I know, the Power Gang
never acts without purpose.

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They're hunting the Xiao family's
third son, Xiao Qiushui for rumors

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of him carrying the Hero Token.

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Why don't you
tell me the truth, Qiushui?

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Your father Xilou and I once had fun
debating over swordsmanship.

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Your resemblance to him
proves your lineage.

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Forgive my caution, Uncle Qu.

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I should have been forthright.

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It must have been a dangerous journey

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from Huanhua Sect to Guangling.
That's why you're cautious.

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Or is it because of
the Hero Token you carry?

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You don't trust anyone, including me.

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But it's understandable.

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Uncle Qu, that's not it.

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It's just that...

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It's just that...

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(Could he be...)

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Truth is, about the Hero Token,

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I am really ashamed.

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Madam Wu entrusted it to me,

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yet I failed to protect it.

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What happened?

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My friend was captured,

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and I panicked.

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I came to Guangling and ran into
Song Mingzhu from the Power Gang.

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I barely escaped her ruthless attack.

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She snatched the Hero Token from me.

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Uncle Qu, I sought help from
all the sects I've come across,

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but none dared oppose Power Gang.

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Thus,

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I implore you...

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Qiushui, the Hero Token
affects all martial circle.

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Being snatched by criminals may cause
serious damage. So I'll intervene.

189
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But Uncle Qu, I don't know

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where Song Mingzhu hid the Hero Token.

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Don't worry.

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Since I'm honored as
Guangling's Pillar of Justice,

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I'll surely locate
Sword King and your friend.

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I won't let Song Mingzhu

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leave with the Hero Token.

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Wait here while I dispatch searchers.

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(Tang Fang was taken to Sword King,
yet she showed up here.)

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(Since Sword King
and Liu Suifeng clash,)

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(I'll exploit their rivalry.)

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00:15:27,793 --> 00:15:32,114
Song Mingzhu, you can't come and go
in Guangling as you please.

201
00:15:32,834 --> 00:15:35,393
You'd better surrender the Hero Token.

202
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I don't understand.

203
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Since I can't reason with you,
let me see your master.

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Long time no see.

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Sword King, your insolence persists.

206
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Why did you travel a great distance
and sneak into my territory,

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Master Liu?

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(Qu Hanshan, Power Gang's Sword King)
We're ordered to track the Hero Token.

209
00:16:05,474 --> 00:16:07,714
Naturally, I'm here
to pursue Xiao Qiushui.

210
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Doesn't the Hero Token rest with you?

211
00:16:10,714 --> 00:16:12,234
Is that what Xiao Qiushui told you?

212
00:16:14,354 --> 00:16:17,553
I knew he'd lie about that.

213
00:16:18,273 --> 00:16:23,074
Now you've known his cunning firsthand.

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00:16:23,074 --> 00:16:25,673
You're such a great schemer,

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00:16:26,834 --> 00:16:28,753
yet you failed to capture Xiao Qiushui.

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00:16:30,714 --> 00:16:32,753
Are you waiting for me
to clean up your mess?

217
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Worry about yourself, Sword King.

218
00:16:36,834 --> 00:16:39,194
After two decades
masquerading as a hero here,

219
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you're about to be exposed.

220
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I almost pity you, Sword King.

221
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I've established myself here.

222
00:16:48,354 --> 00:16:51,513
A brat like Xiao Qiushui
hardly poses any threat to me.

223
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He'd better be prepared for
the consequences of his uninvited visit.

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Farewell.

225
00:16:59,824 --> 00:17:02,114
Qu Hanshan tracked us down so quickly.

226
00:17:03,474 --> 00:17:06,194
Young Master, our whereabouts
have been exposed.

227
00:17:06,194 --> 00:17:07,474
What's our next move?

228
00:17:34,674 --> 00:17:38,194
(So many guards are here.
Something is fishy.)

229
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Enemies cross paths.

230
00:18:24,793 --> 00:18:28,874
You've improved considerably
since we last met.

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(Xiao Residence)

232
00:19:02,513 --> 00:19:04,833
Yiren, what did Father say?

233
00:19:07,593 --> 00:19:09,714
Father asked us to halt

234
00:19:10,394 --> 00:19:13,113
the Marching Pill investigation
and stop acting recklessly.

235
00:19:13,113 --> 00:19:16,553
Otherwise, the Huanhua Sect
will face calamity.

236
00:19:16,553 --> 00:19:17,833
Face calamity?

237
00:19:19,593 --> 00:19:20,753
Did Father truly say that?

238
00:19:22,553 --> 00:19:23,634
This is his writing.

239
00:19:27,593 --> 00:19:29,553
I don't doubt your word.

240
00:19:29,553 --> 00:19:33,033
But Father always prioritizes
the greater good.

241
00:19:34,234 --> 00:19:37,674
It doesn't sound like what he would say.

242
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Perhaps Father has his reasons.

243
00:19:48,874 --> 00:19:51,474
His idea of the greater good
differs from ours.

244
00:19:52,513 --> 00:19:56,513
After all, protecting a sect
requires more than mere passion.

245
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Sometimes, adapting to circumstances
and lying low isn't cowardice.

246
00:20:02,914 --> 00:20:05,994
Let's suspend the investigation for now.

247
00:20:14,499 --> 00:20:18,992
(Halt the Marching Pill investigation)

248
00:20:25,634 --> 00:20:28,033
Yiren, something is wrong
with this letter.

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What is it?

250
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Look at the ink.

251
00:20:31,593 --> 00:20:35,033
Father always uses pine-soot ink
made from jinsong.

252
00:20:35,033 --> 00:20:38,714
But this letter
uses common oil-soot ink.

253
00:20:38,714 --> 00:20:41,234
Their scents are completely different.

254
00:20:44,954 --> 00:20:48,714
You think this is a forgery?

255
00:20:48,714 --> 00:20:49,793
That's right.

256
00:20:49,793 --> 00:20:53,553
But it was delivered
by our family carrier pigeons,

257
00:20:53,553 --> 00:20:56,313
passing through
all our communication posts.

258
00:20:56,313 --> 00:20:59,753
If you're right,
this means serious trouble.

259
00:21:00,994 --> 00:21:02,753
Huanhua Sect might be in grave danger.

260
00:21:02,753 --> 00:21:05,874
Young Master. Terrible news.

261
00:21:05,874 --> 00:21:07,914
Mr. Qiushui's friends are at the gate,

262
00:21:07,914 --> 00:21:12,154
saying the Sword Retreat
is besieged by the Power Gang.

263
00:21:12,154 --> 00:21:13,154
What?

264
00:21:17,113 --> 00:21:21,033
How dare the Power Gang attack us?

265
00:21:21,033 --> 00:21:22,833
So, all letters from Jin City

266
00:21:22,833 --> 00:21:25,194
have been intercepted and replaced.

267
00:21:25,194 --> 00:21:27,394
Yiren, the Power Gang
dares to assault us.

268
00:21:28,073 --> 00:21:29,714
We won't take this lying down.

269
00:21:30,954 --> 00:21:34,033
Master Xiao says
the Sword Retreat can hold briefly.

270
00:21:34,033 --> 00:21:36,033
But the constant ambushes along the way

271
00:21:36,033 --> 00:21:37,273
seriously delayed us.

272
00:21:37,954 --> 00:21:40,474
We'll face tougher resistance
as we rush to save them.

273
00:21:40,474 --> 00:21:42,394
Yiren, we must act swiftly.

274
00:21:43,194 --> 00:21:45,194
- Qin.
- Here.

275
00:21:45,874 --> 00:21:50,474
Mobilize all Huanhua forces in Guangling
to reinforce the Sword Retreat.

276
00:21:50,474 --> 00:21:51,474
Yes.

277
00:21:52,634 --> 00:21:54,833
Kaiyan, Xueyu, you two stay.

278
00:21:54,833 --> 00:21:57,073
Yiren, why?

279
00:21:57,073 --> 00:21:58,833
The situation remains
unclear in Jinzhong.

280
00:21:59,714 --> 00:22:01,394
It's too dangerous for you to leave.

281
00:22:01,394 --> 00:22:03,874
Stay here to coordinate and seek aid.

282
00:22:04,793 --> 00:22:08,994
You're very considerate,
but you should be the one who stays.

283
00:22:08,994 --> 00:22:13,033
As acting Huanhua leader,
your authority carries weight.

284
00:22:13,033 --> 00:22:17,313
The sects in Guangling
will more likely heed your call for aid.

285
00:22:18,353 --> 00:22:19,474
Fair point.

286
00:22:23,753 --> 00:22:24,931
- Lady Weng.
- Lady Weng.

287
00:22:24,931 --> 00:22:26,513
(Weng Yueying, Bishan Sect)

288
00:22:26,513 --> 00:22:30,394
Have you also heard about
our sect's siege, Lady Weng?

289
00:22:31,634 --> 00:22:36,752
I understand your eagerness,
but crisis demands composure.

290
00:22:37,616 --> 00:22:43,954
Don't worry. Our leader has sent pleas
to Shaolin and Wudang for help.

291
00:22:47,353 --> 00:22:48,394
We appreciate it.

292
00:22:49,553 --> 00:22:54,033
But those distant sects
can't aid us fast enough.

293
00:22:54,033 --> 00:22:57,634
You're Huanhua's pillar now.
You must stay

294
00:22:57,634 --> 00:23:03,394
and personally rally allies in Guangling
to save those at the Sword Retreat.

295
00:23:06,234 --> 00:23:07,753
You are right.

296
00:23:07,753 --> 00:23:11,674
Then I'll have Uncle Kong
lead the forces

297
00:23:11,674 --> 00:23:12,714
toward Sword Retreat.

298
00:23:13,474 --> 00:23:16,634
We'll join them
after securing reinforcements.

299
00:23:16,634 --> 00:23:18,793
Qiushui is seeking Qu Hanshan's help.

300
00:23:18,793 --> 00:23:21,033
If they manage to rescue Tang Fang,

301
00:23:21,033 --> 00:23:22,634
Qiushui will surely
ask Master Qu to help

302
00:23:22,634 --> 00:23:24,073
rescue those at Sword Retreat.

303
00:23:25,033 --> 00:23:27,593
Master Qu upholds justice
in the martial circle in Guangling.

304
00:23:28,273 --> 00:23:31,434
If he convenes Guangling's heroes

305
00:23:31,434 --> 00:23:35,353
for justice,
the Huanhua Sect shall be saved.

306
00:23:38,714 --> 00:23:39,714
Yiren.

307
00:23:40,674 --> 00:23:43,793
Qiushui is reckless.
I'm worried about him.

308
00:23:43,793 --> 00:23:46,634
I'll visit Master Qu right away.

309
00:23:46,634 --> 00:23:48,793
Yiren, let me come with you.

310
00:23:53,157 --> 00:23:55,219
(Qu Residence)

311
00:24:06,553 --> 00:24:11,353
Qiushui, my nephew,
what a unique greeting you've arranged.

312
00:24:12,753 --> 00:24:14,634
I'm not your nephew.

313
00:24:14,634 --> 00:24:18,434
Even the Pillar of Justice
kneels to the Power Gang.

314
00:24:19,513 --> 00:24:23,194
Your reputation is nothing but a joke.

315
00:24:23,194 --> 00:24:24,994
I stand for justice.

316
00:24:24,994 --> 00:24:27,234
I'll expose your true nature
to the world.

317
00:24:28,914 --> 00:24:32,434
You have to survive
the Sword King's attack first.

318
00:24:36,833 --> 00:24:41,394
When the time comes, what can
people do even if they find out?

319
00:24:43,914 --> 00:24:48,394
I'm a fair person, and I don't want to
give you youngsters a hard time.

320
00:24:48,394 --> 00:24:50,593
Hand over what I want,

321
00:24:50,593 --> 00:24:54,234
and you may leave unharmed
with your friends.

322
00:25:03,113 --> 00:25:05,033
You want the Hero Token.

323
00:25:06,434 --> 00:25:07,634
I didn't know

324
00:25:08,313 --> 00:25:10,753
you'd believe such baseless rumors.

325
00:25:11,753 --> 00:25:15,234
How could the Hero Token
possibly be on me?

326
00:25:16,674 --> 00:25:19,553
If you don't believe me, search me then.

327
00:25:20,793 --> 00:25:21,793
Master.

328
00:25:24,634 --> 00:25:25,793
We have a visitor.

329
00:25:25,793 --> 00:25:26,874
Let him wait.

330
00:25:26,874 --> 00:25:27,994
(Liu Qianbian, Power Gang's Shadow Demon)
He's an old acquaintance.

331
00:25:27,994 --> 00:25:29,593
He barged past the gatekeeper.

332
00:25:30,474 --> 00:25:34,194
They say you're practicing calligraphy.
Is it a bad time?

333
00:25:36,194 --> 00:25:37,194
Let's go.

334
00:25:47,033 --> 00:25:48,833
You'll witness firsthand

335
00:25:49,513 --> 00:25:53,474
how a righteous martial artist
walks into a trap.

336
00:26:07,120 --> 00:26:08,434
Master Qu.

337
00:26:08,434 --> 00:26:10,234
(Gu Junshan, Divine Wanderer)
Mr. Gu, forgive me

338
00:26:10,234 --> 00:26:11,513
for not greeting you properly.

339
00:26:11,513 --> 00:26:12,874
Have a seat.

340
00:26:12,874 --> 00:26:15,273
It's urgent, so I skipped formalities.

341
00:26:15,273 --> 00:26:17,793
Please forgive my abrupt visit.

342
00:26:22,864 --> 00:26:23,984
Mr. Gu.

343
00:26:26,513 --> 00:26:29,273
Is Mr. Kang also visiting?

344
00:26:29,273 --> 00:26:32,874
He came two days earlier.
No need for formality among friends.

345
00:26:34,714 --> 00:26:35,714
Take a seat.

346
00:26:36,954 --> 00:26:37,954
Very well.

347
00:26:39,033 --> 00:26:43,394
Master Qu, have you heard the Wu Army
suddenly appeared in Jinzhong?

348
00:26:47,728 --> 00:26:50,288
Really? I haven't heard.

349
00:26:50,288 --> 00:26:54,608
We heard that they rescued Madam Wu
from Power Gang's ambush.

350
00:26:55,513 --> 00:26:59,536
We rushed there and tracked down
those Power Gang thugs.

351
00:26:59,536 --> 00:27:02,874
Then we ended up in Guangling.

352
00:27:03,874 --> 00:27:07,353
Are you saying that
Power Gang members lurk in Guangling?

353
00:27:15,593 --> 00:27:18,273
That's right. I've long been
investigating the Power Gang.

354
00:27:18,273 --> 00:27:23,234
I figured out that Sword King
might be residing in Guangling.

355
00:27:23,954 --> 00:27:25,154
Now that I'm led here,

356
00:27:25,793 --> 00:27:26,874
I must stay cautious.

357
00:27:36,634 --> 00:27:39,154
You should be careful, indeed.

358
00:27:40,954 --> 00:27:45,513
Wu Army said that someone
from the Xiao family escorted Madam Wu.

359
00:27:50,634 --> 00:27:54,833
Mr. Kang, if I recall correctly,
you're friends with Xilou, right?

360
00:27:55,674 --> 00:28:00,176
You should be at Huanhua's
annual Dragon Boat Festival.

361
00:28:00,176 --> 00:28:03,113
How come you're in Guangling?

362
00:28:04,073 --> 00:28:08,496
Unfortunately, obligations prevented me
from visiting Xilou this year.

363
00:28:09,353 --> 00:28:12,874
Had I known that the Huanhua Sect
would rescue Madam Wu,

364
00:28:13,553 --> 00:28:16,353
I'd have contributed my efforts.

365
00:28:24,874 --> 00:28:25,994
Who's behind the screen?

366
00:28:28,394 --> 00:28:32,593
A young guest with skin sores,
too unsightly to appear.

367
00:28:40,394 --> 00:28:43,474
Didn't you say Sword King
might be in Guangling?

368
00:28:44,113 --> 00:28:48,144
Yeah, I investigated the massacre
of Guangling's prominent family

369
00:28:48,914 --> 00:28:52,273
and found sword marks
resembling Sword King's.

370
00:28:52,273 --> 00:28:55,073
How can mere sword marks
confirm the Sword King's involvement?

371
00:28:55,073 --> 00:28:57,674
It's not just that.
I also found white hair.

372
00:29:00,874 --> 00:29:03,874
The killer might be
an elderly swordsman by chance.

373
00:29:05,593 --> 00:29:09,008
Everybody knows that Sword King
possesses unique protective energy,

374
00:29:09,008 --> 00:29:11,234
which is meant for dire crises.

375
00:29:11,234 --> 00:29:15,273
Such energy expands meridians
and whitens hair.

376
00:29:15,273 --> 00:29:17,033
It's nothing like normal white hair.

377
00:29:17,714 --> 00:29:21,634
Also, it happened that
we found something nearby.

378
00:29:32,474 --> 00:29:33,674
Take a look, Master Kang.

379
00:29:34,353 --> 00:29:35,954
Is this yours?

380
00:29:37,513 --> 00:29:39,994
Don't tell me it's another coincidence.

381
00:29:50,994 --> 00:29:52,154
You got me wrong, Mr. Gu.

382
00:29:53,634 --> 00:29:57,194
I have my jade pendant with me.

383
00:30:15,674 --> 00:30:16,714
Senior, watch out.

384
00:30:20,073 --> 00:30:22,234
Senior, Qu Hanshan is the Sword King.

385
00:30:23,280 --> 00:30:24,464
You're the Sword King?

386
00:30:25,234 --> 00:30:30,154
Mr. Gu, we've been friends for 20 years
as the Great Three of Guangling.

387
00:30:30,154 --> 00:30:31,760
I didn't want to hurt you.

388
00:30:31,760 --> 00:30:33,833
But you came at a terrible time.

389
00:31:07,553 --> 00:31:10,154
What's this stench?

390
00:31:12,353 --> 00:31:14,753
Kang Chuyu, you're poisoned.

391
00:31:14,753 --> 00:31:17,353
You'll die in an hour
without the antidote.

392
00:31:46,674 --> 00:31:47,674
(Tang Fang.)

393
00:32:12,194 --> 00:32:15,154
Get going. Master Gu Junshan
is holding off Sword King.

394
00:32:15,154 --> 00:32:16,154
Xiao Qiushui.

395
00:32:16,914 --> 00:32:18,113
You're Xiao Qiushui?

396
00:32:19,714 --> 00:32:21,680
You're not Xiao Donghuo. You lied to us.

397
00:32:21,680 --> 00:32:23,888
Forget about it. Get going.

398
00:32:23,888 --> 00:32:24,994
Let's go.

399
00:32:24,994 --> 00:32:26,064
Where are you going?

400
00:32:26,064 --> 00:32:27,984
Let's kill them first.

401
00:32:27,984 --> 00:32:32,048
Lady, I came up with this idea.
Don't hurt my brother.

402
00:32:32,048 --> 00:32:33,136
Kill me.

403
00:32:33,136 --> 00:32:34,192
- Kill me.
- Shut up.

404
00:32:34,192 --> 00:32:37,392
Tie kidnapped you because of me.
Kill me if you want, and let him go.

405
00:32:37,392 --> 00:32:38,416
- Kill me.
- Kill me.

406
00:32:38,416 --> 00:32:39,504
- Stop arguing.
- Kill me.

407
00:32:40,833 --> 00:32:43,472
Tang Fang, they don't deserve death.

408
00:32:43,472 --> 00:32:46,954
It's too dangerous here.
Let's get out first.

409
00:32:46,954 --> 00:32:47,954
Let's go.

410
00:32:49,513 --> 00:32:50,513
Let's go.

411
00:32:59,033 --> 00:33:01,513
Mr. Gu, why are you doing this?

412
00:33:27,513 --> 00:33:31,353
Divine Wanderer Gu Junshan
once shook the martial world.

413
00:33:32,273 --> 00:33:36,073
It's a pity you'll perish here today.

414
00:33:37,474 --> 00:33:40,753
Qu Hanshan, I was wrong about you.

415
00:33:41,394 --> 00:33:42,634
Why...?

416
00:33:42,634 --> 00:33:43,634
Why?

417
00:33:45,073 --> 00:33:50,753
Everyone pursues three things in life:
wealth, status, and followers.

418
00:33:50,753 --> 00:33:52,634
Combined, they make power.

419
00:33:53,513 --> 00:33:54,753
Power Gang offers all.

420
00:33:56,593 --> 00:34:00,273
Shame we shared the title
as the Great Three of Guangling.

421
00:34:05,833 --> 00:34:07,440
Mr. Gu, why are you so pessimistic?

422
00:34:08,233 --> 00:34:10,314
The Power Gang values talent.

423
00:34:10,314 --> 00:34:13,113
Haven't you always
hated the chaos in the martial circle?

424
00:34:13,113 --> 00:34:15,536
Only the Power Gang
can unite the martial circle.

425
00:34:15,536 --> 00:34:17,994
Our leader Li Chenzhou
appreciates talent.

426
00:34:17,994 --> 00:34:21,513
If you join the Power Gang,
we can dominate the world together.

427
00:34:23,354 --> 00:34:25,713
Even if we have to do evil deeds?

428
00:34:25,713 --> 00:34:29,713
Do you still think the Power Gang
is just a mob of brutes?

429
00:34:30,434 --> 00:34:31,994
Let me tell you. You're wrong.

430
00:34:33,193 --> 00:34:34,834
Our leader pursues a great cause,

431
00:34:35,513 --> 00:34:38,794
perhaps even greater
than what the Emperor could achieve.

432
00:34:38,794 --> 00:34:41,794
- If you join us...
- I regret being your friend.

433
00:34:43,394 --> 00:34:47,593
You want me to conspire with you?
Not a chance!

434
00:34:48,314 --> 00:34:52,432
Mr. Gu, you're so short-sighted.

435
00:35:03,073 --> 00:35:04,633
The Sword King needs no sword

436
00:35:05,513 --> 00:35:08,033
because he can turn anything
into a sword.

437
00:35:08,033 --> 00:35:11,216
Even his bare palms
unleash sword energy.

438
00:35:11,216 --> 00:35:15,033
I never thought I would learn something

439
00:35:15,033 --> 00:35:16,994
from you before dying.

440
00:35:20,914 --> 00:35:22,593
One last question.

441
00:35:24,033 --> 00:35:26,633
Where's Du Yueshan, once our equal

442
00:35:28,073 --> 00:35:29,474
among the Great Three?

443
00:35:46,352 --> 00:35:47,794
Senior.

444
00:35:48,513 --> 00:35:49,552
Why did you return?

445
00:35:50,354 --> 00:35:51,354
Don't worry, senior.

446
00:35:52,673 --> 00:35:53,673
I swear

447
00:35:54,874 --> 00:35:56,153
I will protect you.

448
00:35:59,553 --> 00:36:00,553
Alright.

449
00:36:04,073 --> 00:36:08,113
Xiao Qiushui, surrender the Hero Token
and join the Power Gang.

450
00:36:08,954 --> 00:36:12,954
Glory and success will surely follow.

451
00:36:23,728 --> 00:36:25,354
As a renowned swordsman,

452
00:36:26,193 --> 00:36:28,513
how can you abandon justice
for wild ambitions

453
00:36:29,633 --> 00:36:30,994
and serve the Power Gang?

454
00:36:32,233 --> 00:36:33,673
Even if I had the Hero Token,

455
00:36:35,314 --> 00:36:36,553
I'd never give it to you.

456
00:36:37,874 --> 00:36:38,994
Stubborn fool.

457
00:36:39,874 --> 00:36:41,553
Then you shall die here.

458
00:37:16,394 --> 00:37:17,994
Senior.

459
00:37:25,354 --> 00:37:27,233
No.

460
00:37:41,474 --> 00:37:42,553
Go.

461
00:37:43,553 --> 00:37:45,193
Escape and expose

462
00:37:45,193 --> 00:37:47,314
this Demon's secrets. Go!

463
00:37:47,314 --> 00:37:48,592
Senior.

464
00:37:48,592 --> 00:37:50,032
Go.

465
00:37:50,032 --> 00:37:51,354
Let's go.

466
00:37:51,354 --> 00:37:53,394
Xiao Qiushui, don't you run away.

467
00:37:53,394 --> 00:37:54,633
Let me go.

468
00:37:57,713 --> 00:37:59,593
Senior.

469
00:38:00,314 --> 00:38:01,553
Go.

470
00:38:07,713 --> 00:38:08,713
Go.

471
00:38:09,434 --> 00:38:10,434
Xiao Qiushui.

472
00:38:39,673 --> 00:38:40,673
Someone is here.

473
00:38:43,474 --> 00:38:44,474
Dead end.

474
00:38:48,113 --> 00:38:49,113
Xiao Qiushui.

475
00:38:52,274 --> 00:38:53,394
How dare you trick me?

476
00:39:30,914 --> 00:39:31,914
Go ahead.

477
00:39:32,754 --> 00:39:34,274
Let's see how far you can get.

478
00:39:35,474 --> 00:39:37,513
It's a dead end. What do we do now?

479
00:39:42,633 --> 00:39:43,633
Fight our way out.

480
00:39:45,193 --> 00:39:46,513
Even if just one escapes,

481
00:39:47,713 --> 00:39:50,153
remember to expose
Qu Hanshan's true nature.

482
00:39:51,434 --> 00:39:52,434
Alright.

483
00:39:52,434 --> 00:39:54,274
Try to stop me.

484
00:39:54,274 --> 00:39:55,474
And you shall perish.

485
00:39:55,474 --> 00:39:56,474
Come on.

486
00:40:07,954 --> 00:40:08,954
Idiots.

487
00:40:13,513 --> 00:40:15,553
- Qiu.
- Tie, what are you doing?

488
00:40:15,553 --> 00:40:16,914
- Qiu, are you okay?
- You're crushing me!

489
00:40:16,914 --> 00:40:17,914
Qiu.

490
00:40:19,513 --> 00:40:20,688
Qiu.

491
00:40:21,474 --> 00:40:23,954
- Are you alright?
- I'm fine.

492
00:40:23,954 --> 00:40:25,033
Did you bite my face?

493
00:40:25,033 --> 00:40:26,113
It was an accident.

494
00:40:28,394 --> 00:40:29,434
Where are we?

495
00:40:38,553 --> 00:40:41,553
Listen, I hear flowing water nearby.

496
00:40:42,352 --> 00:40:43,504
Since there's water,

497
00:40:44,193 --> 00:40:46,673
there must be a way out.

498
00:40:47,513 --> 00:40:49,994
Let's spread out and search.

499
00:40:49,994 --> 00:40:50,994
Alright.

500
00:40:51,794 --> 00:40:52,794
Let's head that way.

501
00:40:55,513 --> 00:40:57,513
Qiu, easy now. We're okay.

502
00:41:06,113 --> 00:41:08,394
This cave goes on forever.

503
00:41:12,513 --> 00:41:13,513
We're okay.

504
00:41:19,713 --> 00:41:21,033
What's inside?

505
00:41:33,233 --> 00:41:35,954
Master, down in the cave...

506
00:41:35,954 --> 00:41:39,153
Doesn't matter. They chose their doom.

507
00:41:41,274 --> 00:41:43,193
I'm blessed by heaven.

508
00:41:57,073 --> 00:41:58,233
Are you a human or a ghost?

509
00:41:58,954 --> 00:42:00,474
Why does he look so familiar?

510
00:42:00,474 --> 00:42:01,834
- Yeah.
- Let's go.

511
00:42:01,834 --> 00:42:02,834
- Let's go.
- Don't go.

512
00:42:18,434 --> 00:42:20,033
Is he dead or alive?

513
00:42:23,553 --> 00:42:24,553
Wait.

514
00:42:39,312 --> 00:42:41,649
♪As waterside blossoms wither♪

515
00:42:41,649 --> 00:42:46,672
♪How brief this mortal journey goes♪

516
00:42:46,672 --> 00:42:49,021
♪The bleak wind starts to blow♪

517
00:42:49,021 --> 00:42:53,476
♪Like a mournful farewell ode♪

518
00:42:54,164 --> 00:42:56,491
♪When zither breaks, who'll sing along♪

519
00:42:56,491 --> 00:42:58,928
♪How deep does sorrow flow♪

520
00:42:58,928 --> 00:43:01,693
♪Gazing at the moon beyond horizons♪

521
00:43:02,589 --> 00:43:09,309
♪Let tears fall
where maple leaves stay calm♪

522
00:43:13,891 --> 00:43:15,389
♪Regret remains wordless♪

523
00:43:15,389 --> 00:43:17,277
♪Broken spears sink in sand♪

524
00:43:17,277 --> 00:43:20,413
♪Yesterday's like an elusive dream♪

525
00:43:21,521 --> 00:43:22,845
♪So many moments♪

526
00:43:22,845 --> 00:43:24,861
♪Turned to endless miles♪

527
00:43:24,861 --> 00:43:28,061
♪Wild weeds overgrow what was home♪

528
00:43:29,021 --> 00:43:30,399
♪Love, hatred, and debts unpaid♪

529
00:43:30,399 --> 00:43:32,230
♪Grudges fall like rain♪

530
00:43:32,230 --> 00:43:36,421
♪Endless regrets tangled like hemp♪

531
00:43:36,421 --> 00:43:40,045
♪Missed chances at time's crossroads♪

532
00:43:40,045 --> 00:43:42,971
♪This inescapable fate♪

533
00:43:42,971 --> 00:43:45,885
♪A touch ripples the moonlit water♪

534
00:43:45,885 --> 00:43:48,950
♪What remains♪

535
00:43:50,365 --> 00:43:53,241
♪The broken sword wails,
trapped in despair♪

536
00:43:53,241 --> 00:43:57,403
♪This heart-piercing punishment♪

537
00:43:57,403 --> 00:43:59,741
♪As waterside blossoms wither♪

538
00:43:59,741 --> 00:44:04,829
♪How brief this mortal journey goes♪

539
00:44:04,829 --> 00:44:06,973
♪The bleak wind starts to blow♪

540
00:44:06,973 --> 00:44:12,316
♪Like a mournful farewell ode♪

541
00:44:12,316 --> 00:44:14,589
♪When zither breaks, who'll sing along♪

542
00:44:14,589 --> 00:44:17,149
♪How deep does sorrow flow♪

543
00:44:17,149 --> 00:44:20,756
♪Gazing at the moon beyond horizons♪

544
00:44:20,756 --> 00:44:29,633
♪Let tears fall
where maple leaves stay calm♪

545
00:44:30,653 --> 00:44:33,085
♪When zither breaks, who'll sing along♪

546
00:44:33,085 --> 00:44:35,743
♪How deep does sorrow flow♪

547
00:44:35,743 --> 00:44:39,421
♪Gazing at the moon beyond horizons♪

548
00:44:39,421 --> 00:44:46,013
♪Let tears fall
where maple leaves stay calm♪

549
00:44:46,993 --> 00:44:56,061
♪As flowers fall, so does the heart♪