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[Blood River]

[Based on the novel of the same name from Zhou Munan's Youth in Jianghu series]

[Available on fanqienovel.com & bkneng.com]

[Episode 8]

You want to see my sword?

I want to see

who's the strongest swordsman

of this Su generation.

Why is the Su family's top swordsman

one of them?

Did Su Ze crown himself?

You use daggers.

If you take a sword,

I'll looked forward

to that instant

you draw,

to your blade's light.

Let's make a bet.

How many moves before Su Ze's down?

Ze is still too young.

Within five moves, I'd say.

I'll make another bet.

I predict that Su Muyu can defeat him

with just one move.

I heard that you practice the Sword Art of Soul Destruction.

Is killing your foes not enough?

Do you have to destroy their souls as well?

Although there's a sinister aura surrounding your sword,

there's no domineering aura surrounding it.

It's because you don't understand the way of the sword.

Break!

A domineering aura doesn't come from ferocity

or ruthlessness.

It comes with contempt.

The Dormant Dragon Sword?

[Sword Qi Soars]

Master Su.

Long time no see,

Lord Kui.

The poison in the Patriarch's body has been neutralized.

He instructed me to bring the Dormant Dragon Sword here

and deliver it to you, the head of the Su family.

What conditions does he have?

From now on, I,

Uncle Zhe,

Changhe,

the Patriarch, and the rest of us

will leave Blood River.

What has that got to do with me?

You traitor.

That's not it.

I'm serious.

Su Muyu.

Don't try to slander me.

Enough.

Just now, you said

"the rest of us",

who exactly is included?

I will come up with a name list.

Everyone in the name list

will leave Blood River.

Are you trying to disband Blood River?

Those who wish to remain may remain.

Those who wish to leave may leave.

I just hope to give

every member of Blood River

a chance to decide their fate.

Muyu, oh, Muyu.

You've served the Patriarch for many years.

You should know how ridiculous

this idea of yours is.

Even if I agree to it,

the Soul Reapers' Hall

will still

put a bounty on your heads.

They will chase you all until the end of the world!

That's our business.

Right now, you just need to decide

whether you wish to wield the sword or not.

Master Su.

This isn't the best timing

to wield the Dormant Dragon Sword.

You mustn't agree to

Su Muyu's condition.

The Patriarch

is trying to test me here.

Wielding this sword alone isn't enough.

I have to wield it

and leave Jiuxiao City in one piece.

When do you think

is the best time

and place

for me to wield it, then?

Opportunities are always fleeting.

Therefore,

the best timing

is the one you seize!

I shall take

the Dormant Dragon Sword.

Wait!

Don't you think

that it's too early for your family

to wield the Dormant Dragon Sword?

Who's that?

Mu Ciling, The Death Coffin.

That's Mu Ciling of the Mu family.

He shared the same master as Mu Zizhe,

who was the former family head of the Mu family.

Back then, he stole the Hell Palm's manual

from the Patriarch.

He cultivated it in secret.

In the end, he became

a half-man, half-monster freak.

After that,

his deeds were exposed

due to Mu Zizhe.

In the end, he was confined

within the coffin.

Darn it.

[Mu Ciling, Mu family]

Where's that darned Mu Zizhe?

Show yourself!

Who's there?

How dare you run wild on the Su family's grounds?

That buzz cut is something else.

You looked like a hairy egg.

You!

Mu Zizhe must've lost his mind.

He actually released a fellow like that from his confinement.

Rumor has it that he didn't master

the Hell Palm.

It seems Mu Zizhe lied to us.

A red aura is emanating from his palm.

That means the level of his Hell Palm

has advanced to at least the eighth tier.

It seems he's more powerful

than the heads of the Three Families.

Don't be silly.

You aren't his target.

Why are you trying to stick your head out?

How did you injure your hand?

I'm fine.

I just fought

that darned Mu Zizhe.

We were on equal terms.

Hairy Egg.

Do you have a death wish?

Master Mu said

if you could defeat the head of the Su family

and stole the Dormant Dragon Sword,

he would grant you freedom.

Who does Mu Zizhe think he is?

How dare he order me around?

Mu Ciling.

You...

Aren't you afraid of the Heart-Piercing Poison?

You're doing this again, huh?

You would give me the antidote if I defeat him, huh?

Are you guys sure about that?

Master Mu made the promise himself.

Fine, then.

Although Mu Zizhe

isn't someone decent,

I guess I'll trust him this time.

Who do I have to defeat again?

The head of the Su family,

Su Jinhui.

Lower your volume.

What's the name

of that brat again?

Mu Tianlin.

It sounds like the name

of someone who's about to die.

What's your name, then?

Su Ze.

"Ze", as in the grace of nature?

That's right.

That also sounds like the name of someone who's about to die.

However, Su Jinhui

is different.

That sounds like the name

of a person who's difficult to kill.

In life, one faces Ciling.

In death, one faces the Hell King.

Ten years ago,

I tried to persuade Mu Zizhe to kill you.

He refused to do so.

He said you might be of use to him

in the future.

I didn't expect

the so-called "future" he mentioned

was today.

But you actually think

you can kill me by yourself.

Doesn't that sound hilarious to you?

Let me just give it a try,

and we'll find out.

You're just a traitor of the Mu family.

You're not worth my effort, the head of the Su family.

You're quite good at swordsmanship.

You're much more powerful than that hairy egg.

However,

at best, you're merely decent.

Uncle Qiu.

Su Jinhui.

You're finally willing to show yourself

and engage us in a battle.

Back then, it took the three of you

to barely win against me.

Now, you're the only person left.

Are you afraid?

I've practiced swordsmanship for 40 years.

I've slain all kinds of monsters and saints.

The word "fear" means nothing to me.

Not bad at all.

It's been many years

since I last witnessed Master Su's techniques.

Having fun watching this?

It looks quite interesting.

Changhe.

What ending do you hope

this play will have?

For you to be the Patriarch

and for me to be the head of the Su family.

Didn't we make this promise

a long time ago?

All right.

Let's join hands

and deal with him together.

Su Muyu,

you're something else.

You've even learned how to trick people now.

You think I have no idea what's on your mind, huh?

You want to use me to repel your foes.

After that, you'll deliver the sword

to the head of the Su family.

I'm thoroughly impressed.

Hell Palm!

So, there are still other martial arts experts around.

Go!

This old fool

is quite the experienced swordsman.

No wonder Mu Zizhe

assigned the task to me.

Right now, I can integrate my Hell Palm

into my swordsmanship.

You may have seen the palm techniques of the Hell King,

but have you ever seen his blade before?

Frostblade Aura?

Interesting.

This was a story from a long time ago.

In "Journey to the West",

Sun Wukong drew a circle

with his staff.

No matter how the spirits and demons rage outside the circle,

within the circle,

all stays serene.

But you see, the different thing is,

Sun Wukong's circle entraps people

while my circle

allows people to enter and exit at will.

Wherever I stand,

there lies heaven and earth.

This will be interesting.

Muyu, do you wish to join their battle?

If I lend Master Su a hand,

and if he can only win against

Mu Ciling with my help,

even if he's able to pull out the Dormant Dragon Sword,

he won't be able to subdue the Three Families.

On the contrary,

if Master Su wins the battle,

at least the Mu family

won't dare to cause trouble again.

All right.

Let's place our bets, then.

Take a guess

at who will win.

Master Su intends to use his full strength.

Even if Mu Ciling has mastered the Hell Palm,

his foundation won't be deep.

He'll surely lose

once enough time has passed.

You're wrong.

You wouldn't be this naive

had you taken a peek at the manual.

That's a crazy martial art.

The depth of one's foundation doesn't matter at all.

Have you sneaked a peek at it before?

No.

It's just a guess.

Master Su,

the Mu family has released Mu Ciling.

It seems the death of Mu Bai

has enraged Mu Zizhe.

And,

he has arrived.

Hell Palm,

each tier represents a higher floor.

At the eighth tier, one beholds Heaven and Earth.

But when you reach the ninth tier,

you shall turn into Heaven and Earth itself.

I will ascend into the ninth tier soon.

I won the bet.

Su Muyu.

Stay here. Don't go out.

Mu Ciling!

Steal the Dormant Dragon Sword first!

We can plan it through after that!

Uncle Qidao?

Is that a member of the Xie family?

Back then,

the Su family, which was the strongest family out of the three,

has been utterly defeated

by Mu Ciling alone.

Since I've obtained the Dormant Dragon Sword,

can I become

the next Patriarch?

It's far too early for that.

It's yours only if you can

take it with you.

I'm hungry.

I'm in no mood to fight. I'll make a move first.

He and his petty tricks.

You thief!

Where do you think you're going?

What exactly are you up to?

Although I, Su Changhe,

am injured,

I have to retrieve the Dormant Dragon Sword for my family's sake.

None of us is a match for him.

You're seriously wounded.

Even if you catch up to him,

it'll be pointless.

[Unpredictable, Untraceable]

A sharp blade breaks easily.

Master Su's resolve

is just like the serpent blade.

He fell just as

he was about to

reach the position of Patriarch.

Master Su...

Su Muyu.

I don't think

you have a choice now.

Muyu,

relay my message to the Patriarch.

I was unable

to wield the Dormant Dragon Sword.

I've let him down.

All members of the Su family,

sheathe your swords!

Yes, sir!

So, the so-called strongest family

of the Three Families

is giving up already, huh?

The Mu family gave rise to a harbinger of death.

As for the Su family,

it gave rise to the Umbrella Ghost

and the Undertaker.

It's a shame that the Umbrella Ghost

already has a new identity.

And the Undertaker still wonders

whom he's to bury.

Me?

Of course I am to bury myself.

You haven't accomplished your mission yet.

What do you plan to do?

Master Su has already given up on the title of Patriarch.

As for what will happen after this,

we need to discuss it with the Patriarch.

Our current priority

is to retrieve the Dormant Dragon Sword.

You think you can retrieve it alone?

Are you willing to help me out?

Me?

I'm seriously wounded.

I guess that's fine too.

At least

we won't need to

engage each other for the time being.

What a naive fellow.

[Water Official, Soul Reapers' Hall]

The Dormant Dragon Sword is mine now.

It's just a sword.

Is it truly worth all the hassle?

The Dormant Dragon Sword

is no ordinary sword.

Now, it seems the chaotic situation

between the Three Families will grow worse.

We should keep

the Dormant Dragon Sword in the Soul Reapers' Hall.

Who's playing tricks on me again?

There's something off about the sword.

I suppose I've underestimated Mu Mingce.

Leave the sword behind!

That's Su Jinhui's Frostblade Aura.

Wait.

That isn't a sword aura.

That's the Wen family's Death in Thirty Feet.

That's one of the hardest poison arrays to neutralize in the world.

If an ordinary person

inhales the air even for a second,

they will die in an hour.

This young girl

is quite capable.

She knows the martial arts of the Su family,

and she can use the Wen family's poison.

You're the only one in the world who's capable of that.

Let's wait here, then.

She'll leave the array eventually.

Miss,

you can't maintain your Death in Thirty Feet

forever.

Give me the sword,

and I'll spare you.

You think it won't last

just because you said so?

Even after the current cast is over,

I can cast it again.

I'll make sure you two

won't be able

to reach me today.

Su Muyu.

Why aren't you here yet?

Miss, it seems you lied to us.

Your poison array

is starting to fade.

Darned Su Muyu.

He's always late to my rescue.

I can't hang in there any longer.

I'll give you guys the sword.

You guys had better

keep your promises.

Don't kill me!

What are you guys doing here?

Chen the Dragon,

take the sword with you.

I'll cover the rear.

All right.

Chen the Dragon!

Sir,

I've helped you

to retain

the Dormant Dragon Sword.

Chen the Dragon?

He was struck by Mu Zizhe's Aqua Heartpiercer,

Miss Bai.

It has pierced through his heart.

There's no way to rescue him.

My dear girl.

Are you okay?

Brat with the umbrella,

one of your buddies

is already dead.

You still have one left.

Let's negotiate a deal.

Give me the sword.

Do you desire this sword?

Give me the sword,

and you may choose to pursue this sword later.

But you have to wait for at least two hours.

By then, the issue will be between you

and Mu Zizhe.

It will be none of my concern.

Sir!

Pay him no heed!

Will you choose him?

Or will you choose the sword?

You only have one moment

to consider it.

Fine.

I'll give you the sword.

That was a powerful toss.

Take this sword to the Mu family.

Deliver it to him.

After that, tell him this.

I, Su Muyu, hereby swear

that no matter what identity Mu Zizhe assumes,

no matter where he goes,

no matter how long it takes for me to reach him,

I'll surely

kill him with my own hands.

Excellent.

Excellent!

Excellent!

I'll surely deliver both the sword and your message.

Yin the Tiger!

Sir,

we failed to protect the sword.

It's good as long as you're okay.

Darn it.

Uncle Qidao.

I thought you wouldn't get yourself involved.

You should ask that darned buddy of yours.

I've already obtained

the sword you desired.

Where's my antidote?

I wasn't the one who took you to Jiuxiao City.

He has the item you desire.

You mean Water Official?

He hasn't left Jiuxiao City yet.

He won't leave

before the end of the show.

If so, Master Mu...

No.

I should address you

as the Patriarch now.

Patriarch,

I shall take my leave now.

But before that,

someone requested me

to deliver a message to you.

Tell me.

"I, Su Muyu, hereby swear

that no matter what identity you assume,

no matter where you go,

no matter

how long it takes for me to reach you,

I'll surely

kill you with my own hands."

Su Muyu, huh?

He's pretty arrogant, isn't he?

But first,

he at least has to survive for the day.

The Mu family

has already obtained the Dormant Dragon Sword.

Congratulations, Master Mu.

Congratulations, Master Mu.

Congratulations, Patriarch.

Congratulations, Patriarch.

Excellent.

Let's return

to our sect immediately.

Yes, sir.

None of you

will be able to leave this place alive.

Xie Qidao,

you actually came.

It's as if you guys

think that I shouldn't be here.

But I'm here.

I already have the Dormant Dragon Sword.

I'm the current Patriarch of Blood River.

What a joke.

Even the fledglings of Blood River know

that it's pointless to possess the Dormant Dragon Sword alone.

You have to return to the sect in one piece.

You're not the Patriarch until you receive the acknowledgment

of the Soul Reapers' Hall's Three Officials.

It's a shame

that you won't be able to leave Jiuxiao City alive.

I don't think

you'll be able to leave this courtyard alive.

You think you can stop me by yourself?

Of course.

I'm here as well.

Xie Ba?

Mu Zizhe,

we've finally met

at Jiuxiao City.

Ba,

sorry for the trouble.

You were supposed

to inherit my title.

Once I retrieve the Dormant Dragon Sword

and become the Patriarch,

you shall be the next head

of the Xie family.

It seems I don't need to do anything.

There's a good show about to happen.

The Xie family is here

with our 56 long sabers.

We're here to retrieve one sword

from the head of the Mu family.

Retrieve one sword, huh?

Do you know

that Mu Bai died in an attempt

to retrieve the Dormant Dragon Sword?

I know that.

But the Xie family

didn't kill him.

Moreover,

my favorite disciple is also dead.

You and I have been acquaintances for many years.

Although we follow different paths,

we're still friends for many years.

There's no need for us

to draw our swords against each other.

What about this?

Once I become the Patriarch,

I'll appoint you as the Deputy Patriarch.

After that, we can eradicate the Su family

together.

What do you think?

What a joke.

Do you think the Soul Reapers' Hall is just an empty hall?

I'll become the Patriarch

by hook or by crook.

Darn it!

What a fool.

The Xie family and the Su family

were always the vanguards

of Blood River.

The Mu family

was just a bunch of cowards

who attacked others from behind.

What gives you the right

to assume this position?

I'll ask you this again.

Have you decided to fight us?

You don't say?

Fine!

My brothers!

Yes, sir!

Kill all members

of the Mu family!

Yes, sir!

Set up the array!

Array, Lone Void!

I didn't expect you to show up.

The Heaven Official grants blessings.

The Earth Official pardons sins.

The Water Official resolves misfortunes.

Now, Blood River is in total chaos.

Naturally, I have to resolve the current misfortune.

The true Dormant Dragon Sword

lies here with you,

together with the dark secrets of Blood River.

You've always held them

tightly in your hands.

Who assigned you to assassinate

Second Master Tang?

Naturally, it's someone you know.

I assume everything that's been happening

is also within his expectations, then.

He's not a prophet.

He can't foresee everything.

However, he's also looking forward

to the fact that the current Blood River

will turn into

an entirely new organization

after this incident.

But no matter what Blood River will turn into,

I should never be here.

You do live up to your reputation as the Patriarch.

I can head to Homeland.

Homeland?

Do you mean the legendary sanctuary

of Blood River?

The sanctuary that can allow people

to put down their feuds and grudges

and lead a peaceful life?

I wouldn't have thought of it as hilarious

if someone else were to utter the same thing.

But you're the Patriarch.

You should know

that

Homeland never existed.

That was just a lie.

I was the Patriarch for 30 years.

My reign lasted longer than any of those before me.

Therefore, I've achieved something

that they couldn't manage to achieve.

So, you actually built such a place

secretly

behind our backs, huh?

Is that the escape route

that you've built for yourself?

Are you going to defy the Three Officials?

Something's off.

That palm strike of yours...

The Snow Falls on a Plum Blossom poison in your body

is actually neutralized.

I've been the Patriarch for 30 years.

The only thing

that I haven't managed to achieve

is to admit defeat.

You guys intend to use my death

to create a new version of Blood River.

However, to me,

Blood River will only be able to

embrace a new future

after your deaths.

Just like what you said,

the poison in my body has been neutralized.

You are no match

for me.

I think you should understand

that Blood River never belonged to you.

The Soul Reapers' Hall

doesn't own Blood River either.

It's just

a tool meant for killing.

We don't have the right to decide how it's used.

Only those who command it have the right.

That's the one thing I wanted to change

during my 30 years of reign.

Although I couldn't achieve that,

I'm sure someone can achieve that

in the end.

If so,

I shall wait for your good news.

Sir.

The Dormant Dragon Sword?

♪Like fate, winding with the tide♪

♪Who can ford this river of night?♪

♪Where's the far shore we chase all our lives?♪

♪Surrendering all hues for a glimmer of light♪

♪Through joy and sorrow♪

♪Still I can't let go♪

♪Longing keeps me awake at night♪

♪My heart no longer my own♪

♪No one can escape from love♪

♪How many hidden feelings♪

♪Sink in silence deep?♪

♪Searching through the endless nights♪

♪Struggling on the edge of love and pain♪

♪Shadows crossing shadows♪

♪Whose name hides in your eyes?♪

♪When the wind blows, ask not when I shall return♪

♪Ask not when I shall return♪

♪Like fate, winding with the tide♪

♪Who can ford this river of night?♪

♪Where's the far shore we chase all our lives?♪

♪Surrendering all hues for a glimmer of light♪

♪Through joy and sorrow♪

♪Still I can't let go♪

♪Longing keeps me awake at night♪

♪My heart no longer my own♪

♪No one can escape from love♪

♪My heart no longer my own♪

♪No one can escape from love♪