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[Sword and Beloved]

[Episode 24]

Qingtong!

Don't go, Qingtong!

Qingtong!

Qingtong!

Don't go, Qingtong!

Don't leave me again,

Qingtong...

Wang... Quan... Fu... Gui!

Lord Qingcheng.

It's all my fault for failing in my duty.

Governor had just set out toward the Western Regions

when she...

When she went missing.

You know what?

My sister's eyes

are the most precious treasure in this world,

and her smile

is the most beautiful sight I've ever seen.

But she left.

Little Spider, you know what?

Your sister has refined a tree seed.

With your current strength,

there's no way

you can stop her from going after her Young Master Fugui.

Did you possess me

just to make snide remarks?

Hurry up and think of a way to help me.

If you can help Madam

carry out Quan Jingting's plan,

you'll gain the power

to stand up to the Soldier.

Then, when you kill the Soldier,

your sister will naturally come back to you.

The story of Qianxia Kingdom's last queen

is indeed thrilling.

The Myriad Blight Formation can restore Madam to a physical body

and make the Black Grief Tree grow again—

is all that

true?

Absolutely true.

Master said

as long as the Myriad Blight Formation is activated,

Madam Black Fox

will regain the full power she had at her prime.

Since Quan Jingting provided this information,

he must want to

get something from Madam.

Master said

his loyalty to Madam

is as clear as daylight,

and the mountains and rivers bear witness to it.

I wonder

if you could convey this message

to Madam Black Fox, Sir?

In that case,

Quan Jingting,

I'll help you reaffirm your loyalty

to Madam Black Fox.

And I'll show Madam

what this lowly spider

is capable of.

[Corsac Fox State]

[Corsac Fox State]

Father-in-law, Mother-in-law.

Today,

I'm entrusting my daughter to you.

Do you remember what I said to you?

Of course.

I'll skin you alive.

What was that?

No,

I mean,

if I ever betray Xueyang,

you can skin me alive.

Hmm,

that's more like it.

All right, all right.

You've gone and scared him again.

Look how nervous he is.

I'm not nervous.

I'm not nervous at all.

If you're not nervous,

then why are you holding my hand?

This is my first time getting married.

I don't have much experience.

And how many more times do you plan to get married?

Father.

Silly boy.

Today,

I'm officially

entrusting Xueyang to you.

Father-in-law.

I've made a vow.

Xueyang.

I, Poor Dog,

will never let you down in this lifetime.

All right.

You should go in.

Welcome, Your Highness.

[Corsac Fox State]

A match made in heaven.

May your hearts be united forever.

Today, in the Western Regions,

twin blossoms bloom.

Human and fox pledge to each other,

forming a happy union.

Corsac Fox Prince and the Li's female general,

through life and death together,

with no regrets till the end.

Newlyweds, kneel before your father, His Majesty.

As the sun rises in the east and sets in the west,

may the Corsac Fox Spirit protect and grant everlasting blessings.

May the newlyweds' affection be as deep as the sea,

and may heaven and earth forever bless you.

Please rise.

Good.

From today onwards,

our Corsac Fox State will witness a new legend.

Let the blessings begin!

Promise Scepter!

Promise Scepter,

may the Corsac Fox Spirit protect and bless forever!

What's happening?

Xueyang!

Xueyang.

Xueyang.

My son.

Luckily, you're foolish,

or else this plan

wouldn't have gone so perfectly.

What're you trying to do?

Xueyang.

Xueyang!

Xueyang.

Xueyang!

Son.

In the Western Regions,

we've always had sand painting performances,

telling the stories of

the Dragon Clan, the Qianxia Kingdom,

and our Corsac Fox Clan.

Have you ever seen one?

I said,

put her down!

You useless thing!

Listen to me!

That's merely a woman.

If you don't listen,

I'll kill her immediately!

Yunfei.

The stories in the sand painting performances

have all been polished by me.

Do you want to hear

the real version?

It's just

the truth is a bit cruel.

It's about time for you

to wake up from your dream.

1,000 years ago, the Western Regions

were far from as peaceful as they are today.

During the era when the berserk dragons ran rampant,

yellow sands blotted out the sun,

and dragon claws tore through villages.

The cries of the people echoed across the desert.

The people were like fallen leaves in the wind,

struggling to survive amidst bloodshed and chaos.

When the entire Western Regions were in despair,

the Queen of the Qianxia Kingdom of the human race,

Gulizan, stepped forward.

She led a joint force of humans and demons to fight the berserk dragons.

She even devised a plan to seize the Dragon Clan leader's dragon spine,

which became the key to turning the situation around.

The strength of the Western Regions increased dramatically,

gradually becoming capable of resisting the berserk dragons.

However, the good times did not last.

The berserk dragons made a resurgence, wielding the Water-Control Orb,

the ultimate treasure of the Dragon Clan.

Torrential floods swept across the land, bringing more bloodshed and chaos.

The human-demon allied forces were riddled with casualties,

and the demon clan was nearly wiped out, with only 1 in 10 surviving.

Once again, the Western Regions plunged into a deep abyss of despair.

At that critical moment,

the leader of the Corsac Fox State,

your grandfather,

devised with Queen Gulizan a strategy to break the deadlock.

They decided to use

the forbidden secret art of the Qianxia Kingdom,

the Myriad Blight Formation,

as their final trump card

to engage in a life-or-death battle with the berserk dragons.

But the Myriad Blight Formation came with a cruel condition:

it required the life force of the human, demon, and dragon clans

as a sacrifice to unleash the world-shattering power.

In their final stand, the Qianxia Kingdom

and the remaining demons gritted their teeth and decided

to sacrifice some of their people to activate the formation.

However, at the moment of the sacrifice, your grandfather,

looking at the last surviving cubs of the Corsac Fox Clan,

couldn't bring himself to go through with it.

He led our people to flee from the altar.

In the end,

this forced the human race

to fill the gap with the lives of their entire kingdom.

In an instant,

blood soaked the Qianxia Kingdom,

and Queen Gulizan was sealed by the Myriad Blight Formation,

buried alongside the berserk dragons beneath the yellow sands.

1,000 years

passed in the blink of an eye.

The humans who survived the catastrophe changed their surname to "Li"

and established their roots in the Western Regions,

forming the Li Army.

Son,

do you think your grandfather

was wrong?

Of course he was.

Silly boy.

Do you think that without the Dragon Clan,

the Qianxia Kingdom would have accepted us?

The Qianxia Kingdom's royal family

would have seen every demon clan

as a potential evil dragon clan,

and the weak Corsac Fox Clan

would have been the first to be wiped out.

Therefore,

your grandfather wasn't wrong.

He ensured our entire clan survived,

becoming the only demon king

in the Western Regions.

The descendants of the Li family

have long forgotten the bloodshed of that time,

but the Corsac Fox State hasn't dared to forget.

Every grain of sand is soaked in old hatred,

and every gust of wind carries with it an oath.

Though they've gradually forgotten these things,

the dragon spine from that time

was passed down by them,

which has been a monkey on my back.

And the one who now inherits the dragon spine

is her,

Li Xueyang.

It must have been fate,

all written in the stars.

I never expected

that you two would end up together.

This actually saved me a lot of trouble.

Yunfei.

Today,

I'm going to do something

that will create a new legend for our Corsac Fox State.

Imperial Preceptor!

What are you going to do?

What are you going to do!

Pull out the dragon spine.

Why on earth do you

have to do this?

Why do I have to do this?

These days, the evil aura of

the Water-Control Orb has gradually faded.

The Imperial Preceptor found that

as long as one possesses the dragon spine, dragon scales, and the Water-Control Orb,

even if they're not from the True Dragon Clan,

they'd still gain True Dragon Power.

Today,

I'll pull out her dragon spine

and implant it into your body.

My son, after you gain True Dragon Power,

you'll become the real overlord of the Western Regions.

I don't want the so-called True Dragon Power.

If you dare hurt her,

I won't live on alone!

Well, that's not up to you.

Stop.

Stop!

Stop!

No...

Don't hurt her!

No!

Poor Dog.

Xueyang!

Playing dumb to trap the tiger, huh?

You sly old fox.

You've hidden your intention really well.

How could this be?

The demon poison I used today is the Blood Scorpion Toxin

passed down through generations of our Corsac Fox State.

How could you not have been affected?

Because we were prepared.

Even if you saw through it, there's nothing you could do.

The demon poison has already reached your hearts.

No one from the Li family

can be saved.

The Dongfang Blood that can neutralize all poisons?

Who are you exactly?

Channel your demon power to catalyze it.

Okay.

Surnamed Wang...

Plus the Dongfang Blood...

Could it be that you're the Soldier

who was exiled to the Western Regions?

That's right.

What he was going to do is obvious.

It's about time

the throne changed hands, right?

The Fox Clan is cunning

and always keeps a backup plan.

Why didn't you kill me?

The Triple Transfer Talisman?

Fugui,

this talisman is very rare.

Why does he have one?

I have no idea.

But I left a tracking mark

on Poor Dog.

We can locate him.

So...

What should we do now?

Save them.

You have to help me catalyze the spiritual blood.

What about Poor Dog?

Save them first.

Rumu.

Poor Dog's not stupid;

he's just pure-hearted.

A pure heart

won't necessarily lose to a thousand-year-old fox.

I believe in

the demon I chose myself.

Rumu,

help me refine the spiritual blood.

Yunfei.

Stop struggling in vain.

You can't possibly defeat me.

[Secret Chamber, Corsac Fox State]

You'll only end up more badly hurt.

Every brick in these walls

is inscribed with a Spirit-Sealing Curse.

Except for me,

everyone—human or demon—

can use only a tenth of their spiritual power.

So,

stop your pointless resistance

and hand her over to me obediently.

If you hurt her,

it'll only be over my dead body.

Son.

You're so naive.

Let him go!

Father.

I'm begging you.

Please don't hurt her.

Father!

Father!

Father!

Father!

I'm begging you!

Please don't hurt her!

Father...

Father!

Father!

I'm begging you!

Please don't hurt her!

Father!

Father!

Father!

Father!

The dragon spine.

That's Xueyang's dragon spine.

I won't take it even if I die!

It's not up to you.

Yunfei.

The dragon spine will make you stronger,

but it will also make you more ruthless.

Don't resist it.

Let the Corsac Fox Clan reign over the Western Regions.

This is your destiny as the Crown Prince of the Corsac Fox Clan.

Get lost!

I'm old.

I don't have much time left.

So,

only by making you sever all emotions

can I protect the thousand-year foundation of our Corsac Fox State.

Get lost!

Yunfei.

You have to understand

that the ones you should love

are the countless citizens of our Corsac Fox State.

Give up on that woman.

Why don't you just act as if she never existed?

Actually, there's nothing to regret.

The final step of the ritual

is for you to personally kill her

once you've severed all emotions.

By then,

ashes to ashes,

dust to dust.

You'll no longer remember

that she ever existed.

No.

No.

No.

No.

No!

Ashes to ashes.

Dust to dust.

I'll no longer remember she ever existed.

Kill her...

Kill her...

Kill her...

She won't cease to exist.

She won't cease to exist.

She won't cease to exist.

She won't.

I won't allow it!

Poor Dog!

Drop the knife in your hand.

If you kill him,

you'll be completely consumed by demonic corruption.

Yunfei.

I believe

my Poor Dog

will never become a berserk dragon!

I'll count to three.

Put down your knife.

One.

Two.

Three!

Shut up!

Yunfei.

Let's go home,

okay?

G-Go home...

Go... Home...

Stop, Poor Dog!

Rumu.

Leave this to me.

Fan Yunfei.

Do you remember what I taught you?

If your heart holds true spirit, no evil can invade.

Let no one sway you.

Focus your heart.

Focus your mind.

Master...

Trust me.

♪ Frost and snow on my sword, reflecting me ♪

Yunfei.

♪ Follow me to seek the meaning of drawing the blade ♪

My path

is the path of all living beings.

Only those who hold the world in their heart and cherish all life

♪ Solitude hides beneath my gaze ♪

can attain true strength.

You, with your pure

♪ Gently falling, transforming into guidance ♪

and sincere nature,

are well suited for this path.

Now, I shall help you fully refine this orb.

♪ Lost in a vast maze, never afraid ♪

From this moment on,

may you protect those you hold dear in your heart,

♪ Destiny calls, the will to protect ♪

guard every corner of this world,

bring peace to all under heaven,

and preserve harmony throughout the realm.

♪ Blood boils, already awakened ♪

♪ Burning bright, bringing life ♪

♪ I walk through heaven and earth ♪

♪ Steps never halt between them ♪

♪ Seeing all corners of the world ♪

♪ Life's journey, fearless of the end ♪

Blazing flames and red fire,

♪ Life and death pass quickly, good and evil in all forms ♪

burning away all chains!

Water and fire as my brush,

♪ Right and wrong are but a matter of a single thought ♪

I shall repaint this world!

♪ I've held on, I've let go, yet faith remains in me ♪

The mysteries of heaven and earth,

all are

contained within!

♪ No regrets, though I've burned away completely ♪

♪ Ever unchanging, my heart stays true ♪

♪ Lost in a vast maze, never afraid ♪

♪ Destiny calls, the will to protect ♪

That's...

The Purest Sun Flame?

He's lost his sword meridian, and his body is much weaker than before,

yet he's still enduring the heart-burning agony

♪ Blood boils, already awakened ♪

of the blazing flames at the cost of his lifespan,

igniting his life to activate the Purest Sun Flame.

This won't do.

♪ Burning bright, bringing life ♪

I can't let him keep going like this!

♪ I walk through heaven and earth ♪

This is bad!

♪ Steps never halt between them ♪

♪ Seeing all corners of the world ♪

♪ Life's journey, fearless of the end ♪

The Purest Sun Flame!

♪ Life and death pass quickly, good and evil in all forms ♪

♪ Right and wrong are but a matter of a single thought ♪

♪ I've held on, I've let go, yet faith remains in me ♪

♪ No regrets, though I've burned away completely ♪

♪ Ever unchanging, my heart stays true ♪

♪ I swear to protect all living beings under heaven ♪

♪ Only when the world is fair will there be true justice ♪

♪ I commit my life to pursuing the Way ♪

♪ Even if this costs my entire life, I won't regret it ♪

Fan Yunfei.

From this day forth,

♪ Willing to be a weapon, born of flesh and blood ♪

the evil aura of the Water-Control Orb is completely purified.

There shall be no more berserk dragons in this world.

♪ Sharpened by love ♪

You

♪ Though shattered, though lost, I will always seek ♪

shall be the new master of the Water-Control Orb.

I hope you'll uphold the Way within your heart

♪ Holding tight to the true meaning of countless swords ♪

and forever safeguard the peace of the world.

♪ Never changing, my heart remains the same ♪

[Corsac Fox State]

Xueyang.

You're awake.

I'm sorry.

It's my fault that you had to go through this.

I'll return the dragon spine to you now.

What do you think the dragon spine is,

something you can just pull out

or implant at will?

My spine is already damaged.

It won't work.

It's not your fault.

I don't blame you.

Really?

Of course.

Help me up.

Okay.

Slowly.

I heard

what your father said

in the hall last night.

Our Qianxia Kingdom

perished because of the Corsac Fox Clan's betrayal back then.

But I believe that dwelling on it now

serves no purpose.

So you don't need to feel indebted to me.

The peace of the Western Regions, both now and in the future,

should be what truly matters.

Don't you think?

I agree.

The present

is more important than anything.

Fan Yuanji, come out!

You harmed my daughter's dragon spine.

Today, I'm here to take your life!

Come out!

If you don't come out right now,

I'll level this darn hall to the ground!

Father.

Daughter.

Are you feeling better?

Yes.

What's this supposed to mean?

Previously, my father lost his mind,

wanting to seize the dragon spine

to ensure the prosperity of our clan for generations to come.

His greed led him to make a grave mistake.

The elders of our clan decided

to send him to the Huntian Prison.

I believe my father

will soon realize his mistake and return to the right path.

It's true.

He's been sent away.

Don't think that because of this,

I'll let my daughter marry you.

In your dreams!

If I don't skin you alive today,

consider yourself...

Father!

That's enough.

Come on, get up.

Don't you get up.

Get up!

I'll see if you dare!

I'll count to three.

You...

Father.

For me, Yunfei even managed

to suppress the Breath of Berserk Dragon.

He has not failed me.

That's still unacceptable.

Because he's Fan Yuanji's son.

Like father, like son.

He may love you and protect you now,

but once his feelings fade,

he'll surely deceive you and abandon you.

Be good.

Today,

I'll vent your anger for you properly.

Father!

If you have to hit someone, hit me.

Daughter,

why are you doing this?

Father.

Since the day I put on the armor

and inherited the dragon spine,

you've told me

that those who bear arms

do not fight for the sake of fighting,

but to end war.

Don't be silly, Daughter.

Although he treats you well now,

he has the Water-Control Orb inside his body.

He'll turn into a berserk dragon sooner or later.

With the Soldier's help,

the Water-Control Orb has been completely refined by Yunfei.

No one else

can ever get the Water-Control Orb,

including our Li Army.

What do you mean exactly?

Just to be safe,

and to prevent any more pointless conflict

in the Western Regions,

Yunfei and I have decided

to leave the Corsac Fox State together.

You're doing this just for this brat?

It's not just for him.

More importantly,

the Western Regions I've protected for so many years

can't fall into chaos again.

Daughter,

are you abandoning me?

Please grant my wish.

If you dare wrong my daughter again,

I'll skin you alive!

Does it hurt?

My father really didn't hold back.

Compared to being able to rule the Western Regions by your side,

I can endure

all of this.

Wangquan Fugui.

Humans live 100 years at most.

You actually burned your life

to save a lowly corsac fox?

If the Soldier's life is truly consumed because of this,

then no one can break the circle for Madam, right?

I had planned to let him fall into endless hatred,

to make him willingly break the circle for Madam.

Can that plan still work?

The plan remains unchanged,

but we must

make other preparations as well.

The gift brought by Quan Jingting is exactly what I wanted.

As long as Little Spider can wake up Gulizan

and help her activate the Myriad Blight Formation,

I can transform into a physical form,

and the Black Grief Tree will be nourished.

By then,

as love fades and hatred grows,

all of your powers will surge dramatically.

Congratulations in advance, Madam,

for fulfilling your wish.

Black Grief Tree.

Prepare to receive the nourishment of the overwhelming Power of Hatred

and help me take on a physical form.

[Ruins of Qianxia Kingdom]

According to the information Quan Jingting provided,

this should be

the ruins of the Qianxia Kingdom.

1,000 years have passed.

It's time for the Western Regions

to finally pay off their blood debt to Gulizan.

With my blood as the offering,

I summon the power of the night.

I pray that you, who slumber in silence,

awaken once more!

[Queen of Qianxia Kingdom, Gulizan]

Who are you?

You've slept for 1,000 years.

Have you forgotten who you are

and the pain in your heart?

1,000 years?

So it's been 1,000 years.

Interesting.

I didn't expect that after all this time,

someone would still remember me, Gulizan.

Tell me.

You've awakened me after crossing 1,000 years of time.

What is it that you want to do,

and what do you seek to gain?

Of course, I had a purpose in waking you.

I need you to set up the Myriad Blight Formation

and help Madam break free from her confinement.

Madam?

You mean Madam Black Fox?

She's still alive?

This doesn't concern you.

Remember the hatred in your heart

and do what you must do.

Everything you need,

I will provide.

After all, you're the only one who can command the Myriad Blight Formation.

Young man,

remember your promise.

If you lie to me,

I'll cast you into an abyss forever,

with no chance of reincarnation.