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[Through the mortal realm, 8 immortals arise.]

[They came from the human world, leaving behind countless legends.]

[Our story begins with the only woman among them—]

[Once a constable, brave in blade and pure in heart.]

[A destined encounter.]

[An ending long foretold.]

A thousand years ago,

the demon clan waged war against humankind.

With help from the Celestial Realm and the Dragon Tribe,

the humans defeated their leader— the Earth Demon—

and sealed him inside the volcanic prison beneath the Eastern Sea.

Unwilling to accept his fate,

the Earth Demon released his soul

at the last moment,

sending it into the mortal world,

where it hid inside a mysterious human body

and fell into slumber.

No one expected that,

a thousand years later,

that demon soul would be awakened by an unknown force.

Once awakened,

it drove its host into madness in an instant.

How's the water?

Warm enough?

Feels great.

I always sleep so well after this bath.

Of course—

these herbs

clear dampness, detoxify,

improve circulation,

and even

balance your yin and yang.

You're such a tease.

Wait—what's that sound?

What sound? I didn't hear anything.

Little did they know,

the demon soul awakened

because of a prince from the Dragon Tribe.

A few days ago...

Bastard!

The Eastern Sea Dragon Palace was never meant for your kind.

[Ao Xia, Third Prince of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace]

That old demon's been rotting in the volcano

for a thousand years..

Now, he can take you with him—

give him my regards.

Poor Ao Xia thought his end had come,

but little did he know...

Finally, someone came for me.

Earth Demon.

I know it's you!

Where are you?

Show yourself!

You're stepping on my face,

and you're still asking where I am?

Ao Xia.

So it's you.

You know me?

Third Prince of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace.

Your mother, the most beautiful woman of the Flying Fish Clan.

You were born a half-dragon, half-fish freak.

Grew up alone in the Dragon Palace,

bullied by the dragon heirs,

and mocked by every creature of the sea.

Now your wings are gone,

and they've thrown you here to die.

Am I wrong?

You—defeated by the dragons—

have no right to mock me!

I'm not mocking you.

I want to make a deal with you.

Help me escape this volcanic prison,

and all my power will be yours.

You'll kill those two dragon heirs

and become the true ruler of the Dragon Palace.

With nowhere left to run,

Ao Xia yielded to the demon's whispers

and freed its soul from the volcanic prison.

After that,

Ao Xia rushed

to the demon clan's abandoned Demon Cavern.

There, the bat spirit Huayan, left behind in the cavern,

finally caught the scent of her master again.

[Huayan, Bat Spirit]

Ao Xia obtained the Demon Clan's sword,

and with the Earth Demon's spirit,

he revived the Demon Tree.

The resurrection of the demon tree

awakened the demon soul within its host

in the mortal realm.

After that human killed someone,

their true nature was exposed.

Ao Xia's mission is

to capture that person with Huayan

and bring him back to the Demon Cavern.

Once their souls merged,

Ao Xia would gain the Earth Demon's full power

and free him from the volcano—

unleashing catastrophe

upon mankind once more.

Meanwhile,

in the Celestial Realm, at Baiyun Palace— the guardians watching the volcanic prison

had no idea the crisis had begun.

[Celestial Realm, Baiyun Palace]

[Ding, Celestial Disciple]

Get down from there!

You'll wake the master!

Master!

Time to get up and drink, Master!

Where's the wine?

Where is it?

You used a spell on me again, didn't you?

Luckily, a celestial bird arrived just in time,

bringing news of the Earth Demon's escaped soul

and the demonic soul awakened in the mortal world.

Faced with this looming disaster,

[Master Baiyun, Celestial Realm]

Master Baiyun must find out the truth.

I'll head to the volcanic prison.

Take this umbrella

and the mule.

Go to Dinghu Town in the Land of Earth to find a person.

And so, the celestial disciple Ding

set out on his journey

to find the host carrying the demonic soul.

No one knew

that he, too,

was born of the demon clan.

In Dinghu Town, where the demon soul had just awakened,

Chief Constable He Xiang—

who bore deep hatred toward the demon clan—

was investigating a girl's murder.

[He Xiang, Chief Constable of Dinghu Town]

[The Demon Wardens]

[Part I: Convergence of Souls]

Two hours ago,

Mr. Chen, who delivers vegetables to the Fang residence,

came to collect payment—

and found a body.

He reported it to the authorities.

He said Master Fang and his wife left for the capital,

leaving maid Chunxi

to care for their 2nd daughter, Guizhi.

Guizhi's dead.

Chunxi's missing.

Ms. Tao,

any findings?

Two scratches on the shoulders,

caused by a sharp weapon.

A bite

on the neck.

She bled to death.

Chief He,

the claw prints are over there.

Now that Chief He is here,

I'll say a few words.

My judgment is

that the killer

is a well-built man.

He learned the layout of the Fang household,

broke in through the main door into the bath chamber,

tried to assault Guizhi.

She fought back fiercely,

he failed in his intent,

and in a rage,

he killed her.

My conclusion is supported by the evidence.

There are 2 footprints on the floor—

their size

points to an adult man.

What about the maid Chunxi?

The indentation on the floor

looks like where Chunxi fell.

There are crawl marks here—

Chunxi tried to flee,

but the killer spotted her

and took her life.

Then where's the body?

Could the killer have taken it away?

Yeah,

makes no sense to go that far

after killing her.

It's also possible Chunxi fainted,

the killer didn't finish her,

and when she woke and saw the scene,

she ran away.

Chief He,

do you have any thoughts?

Run!

He Xiang, run!

Don't look back!

I swear I will catch the killer.

[Fang's Residence]

Why did Chief He leave so quickly?

I heard she died in a really strange way—

all her blood was drained.

So scary.

Exactly.

Mother.

After 10 years,

the Fox Demon is back,

and it's killed another innocent girl.

This time,

I will catch it with my own hands.

I'll kill it

to avenge you.

Demons!

All demons must die.

I'll kill every single one I see.

Little mule,

here we are.

Let's go.

Why are the dragons traveling with a bat spirit?

Let go of my daughter!

My daughter!

If you don't drink human blood,

how will you catch anyone

in Dinghu Town?

I told you already—

don't stir up trouble.

Little Gecko!

You're one of us, right?

Gecko spirit,

what are you doing here?

Killing people.

Killing people?

I finally found an old enemy

after searching so long—

turns out he's hiding in the Land of Earth.

Do you need help?

No.

Listen up,

Little Gecko,

soon the world

will belong to our kind.

Farewell!

What are they heading to Dinghu Town for?

[Land of Earth, Dinghu Town]

The weather's dry.

Watch for fires.

The weather's dry.

Watch for fires.

Mr. He,

our Huzi hasn't come home these past few days.

Is the winery that busy?

It's my fault—

I had him deliver wine to the capital.

Maybe he rushed off

and forgot to tell you.

Kids these days…

Alright, then I can rest easy.

Please, carry on.

My dad hasn't seen me in days.

Mr. He...

Mr. He, listen to me.

I swear to God

I saw nothing.

I won't say anything.

Please let me go,

Mr. He!

Mr. He!

Please!

Mr. He!

Mr. He!

Keeping him hidden here won't do any good.

Give it a few days and things will settle down.

Go home.

You look exhausted.

Take a rest.

[Grave of Zhang, Beloved Wife of He.]

Dad.

Dad,

what are you thinking about?

Nothing.

Eat.

Where are Mom's chopsticks?

I forgot.

I'll go get them.

I don't think it was forgetfulness.

Someone's been seeing you, right?

No one!

I-I-I swear, no one's been seeing me!

Grandma, be good.

I'm not talking about you.

Eat slowly.

I've been hearing people talk lately…

they say you and the Widow Zhen…

Don't listen to the gossip.

Dad,

do you not love Mom anymore?

You and your mom

are the ones I love most in my life.

That's good.

Be careful when you go out these days.

The killer of Miss Guizhi at the Fang household

is that Fox Demon from 10 years ago—

it's back.

Hasn't it been gone

for years?

Boss!

Boss!

Boss!

Good news!

I found Chunxi.

Where is she?

An hour ago,

someone saw Chunxi

run out the back door of Madam Zhen's house,

and was dragged back by Madam Zhen.

Li Xuan has taken his men there.

The widow, Madam Zhen?

You know her?

Mr. He, Grandma.

See you.

Mom.

Have some food.

Check the backyard

and the woods nearby.

Keep searching.

Yes.

We found her.

Move!

Don't kill me! Don't kill me!

I saw nothing.

I didn't see anything.

I didn't see it.

Don't kill me!

Why is Chunxi at your house?

Tell me!

Why did she come to my house?

Go ask her.

I'd like to know the reason, too.

Cut the crap.

Tell me!

Three days ago,

she suddenly fainted in front of my house.

I carried her inside.

Who would have thought that

she'd suddenly go crazy after waking up?

Why didn't you report it to the government?

She's already been like this.

I must save her first.

Why should I report to the government?

Xuan.

Don't be afraid.

I'm Constable He from the government office.

What happened

in the Fang's mansion that night?

A demon!

A demon!

A demon!

A demon?

It keeps biting Miss Fang.

It kept biting her.

Then it came towards me,

and wanted to kill me.

Do you remember

what the demon looks like?

Don't kill me!

Take Chunxi back.

Yes.

You two go out too.

Close the door.

How could the murderer be a demon?

But it makes sense.

Only demons suck human blood.

Chunxi has gone crazy.

Can we take what she said seriously?

It's so far from Fang's mansion.

How could a lunatic

come all the way here?

I suspect

Chunxi was brought here by the murderer.

Do you love my dad?

If I say I love him,

will you believe me?

If you really love him,

persuade him to leave now.

Take my grandma with you.

Why?

I don't want to lose anyone anymore.

The Fox Demon is back.

It killed my mom ten years ago.

Luckily, my dad saved me.

It will come back for me.

Leave it to me.

It's all my fault.

Someone must have seen

Chunxi run out.

What should we do?

Chunxi has gone crazy.

No one will believe her.

Also,

your daughter said

the Fox Demon was back.

She asked me to persuade you to leave.

Who is it?

All demons shall die.

You tried so hard to lure me here.

Don't hide then.

Let's settle this

here and now.

It's time to end it.

Dad!

If you take another step,

I'll kill him right away.

Let my dad go if you dare.

Come at me.

Didn't your dad tell you

why I tried to kill you

ten years ago?

Demons are demons.

Isn't killing your nature?

Tell her.

This is between you and me.

It has nothing to do with her.

If you don't tell her,

I will.

Ten years ago,

your father was a hunter.

He killed a cute little fox.

That was my child.

A blood debt for a slain child

must be repaid in blood.

My child

was hanging from the beam in your house.

Dad!

Your scream was heartbreaking.

Since he has a child,

I must kill you!

Run away with our kid!

I want your dad to experience

the pain of losing a child.

Bring your grudge to me.

Let my daughter go.

He Xiang.

Your astrological fate is too rigid.

I can't kill you.

However,

as long as you are willing to kill yourself,

I'll let your dad go.

Even if you commit suicide in front of her,

she won't let me go.

Go!

Go!

Do it!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Are you crazy?

You're a mother.

I'm a husband and a father.

We've

lost our beloved ones.

I will repay my debt by taking this blow.

Let this hatred end here.

I want to avenge my mom.

You want to kill her?

I'll die in front of you now.

Meng.

Let her go.

Boss.

I have nothing to do

with Miss Fang's death.

Hello.

Do you know a hunter

named He Kui in Dinghu Town?

A hunter?

Dinghu Town has stopped us from eating wild food.

The butcher's is over there.

Go ahead.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Sir,

this is not my money.

I picked it up for you.

I want to ask you about someone.

Go ahead.

Do you know a hunter named He Kui?

Coming.

Here are the noodles.

Enjoy.

Boss.

Li Xuan is right.

Should we narrow down our investigation

and prioritize male suspects

who fit the perpetrator's profile?

It killed by biting

and sucked the victim dry—

only a demon could have done it.

If the murderer is not that Fox,

I'm afraid the demon will come out and harm people.

It preys on young girls.

Tonight,

deploy the team to start the patrol.

Okay.

Take care.

Madam,

I'd like to ask you about someone.

Do you know a hunter...

Wait a second.

Let me pop a flower in your hair.

What do you think?

Isn't it beautiful?

Madam,

I'm leaving.

Bye.

Mom, am I pretty?

Yes.

Our He Xiang is the prettiest.

Boss.

What are you thinking about?

Nothing.

This is from the Demon's soul's host—

left from the last time

the soul awoke and claimed lives.

With these footprints,

we will find him.

He Kui?

Does anyone know He Kui?

He Xiang.

He Xiang.

Let me tell you something.

A young man from another city

has been asking about your dad,

but no one told him.

Isn't it funny?

Where is he?

He's upstairs.

I'm leaving. See you.

I'll go take a look up ahead.

Constable He.

Ms. Tao.

What brought you here?

Come here.

What's up?

Chunxi has regained her sanity.

Chunxi.

Have some porridge.

I remember now.

What did you remember?

I saw him.

She remembered

who took her away

from the Fang's mansion.

Who?

Over there.

[He, Wanfu Hall Tavern]

The footprints are gone.

He's inside.

Why is the constable here?

Has the government found out?

Why are you here?

What were you doing there on the night

Miss Fang was murdered?

Why did you take Chunxi away from Fang's mansion

and hide her in Madam Zhen's house?

Dad.

Say something.

So the demon

is with the constable's dad.

Dad, say something!

Say something!

Dad.

What happened?

Constable He,

let me tell you.

No wonder

Ms. Tao was in a hurry to find you.

If it hadn't been for the torture,

she would have kept covering for your dad.

It was your dad

who killed Miss Fang

and took Chunxi away.

Take He Kui down!

Who dares to hurt my dad?

The one who killed Miss Fang is a demon.

My dad is not a demon.

I'm here

to find out the truth.

Constable He,

I've had enough of you.

You misled us from the very beginning

to cover up for your dad.

I advise you to get out of the way.

Otherwise,

don't blame us for being ruthless.

Stop!

Who dares to hurt her?

Beat me first.

Meng.

Calm down.

I know you like Constable He.

I advise you

not to be too emotional.

You're the one who's lost it!

I'm telling you,

I know you've been jealous of her for a long time.

Arrest them all!

It was me!

I killed Miss Fang.

Arrest me.

Dad.

It wasn't you.

It wasn't you.

It was me!

Stay away!

Girl,

you don't need to protect me.

I'm begging you.

Why?

Leave him to me!

Dad!

Kui.

Immortal Venerable Baiyun asked me to find you.

You're finally here.

Xiang!

Little Gecko?

No!

Meng!

Take the brothers and go!

Everyone, follow me!

Move!

So the demon soul is in her body!

Hang in there.

The demon soul will fall dormant soon.

Watch out!

Don't kill my daughter!

She's back to normal.

Just like before.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

I...

I can't hold on.

It's okay.

I can heal you.

This is strange.

The bleeding won't stop.

Let me try again.

What kind of weapon is that strong?

Don't waste time.

He Xiang is a good child.

This is all so unfair to her.

Promise me...

You must protect He Xiang

and get her to Baiyun Palace safe and sound.

Alright.

I promise you.

I smell his scent!

Little Gecko...

If I'd known,

I would've killed you earlier.

Useless!

Your entire demon clan is worthless.

No wonder the Earth Demon was imprisoned in the volcanic prison.

Bats...

will find them!

I won't let any of you go!

Stop!

Stop!

Stop the cart!

Don't move!

Where are you taking me?

Get in first.

We'll talk inside.

Who are you?

Where's my dad?

My name is Ding.

Master Baiyun of the Celestial Realm

sent me to look for your dad.

I'm asking you—where's my dad?

He's dead.

You're lying!

I'm not lying.

That's impossible.

That's impossible.

Do you remember anything?

I remember...

Two people were trying to capture my dad.

One of them wanted to kill me.

One was from the Dragon Tribe,

and the other was a bat spirit.

They came to Dinghu Town

to capture the one carrying a demon soul.

At first they thought it was your dad,

then they realized it was you.

After they stabbed your dad—

What demon soul?

The Earth Demon's demon soul.

Before your dad died,

he told me everything.

When you were ten,

the Fox Demon came for revenge.

Take the child and go!

Your mother took you into a canyon.

Run! He Xiang, run!

Don't look back!

After the Fox Demon killed your mother,

she still caught you.

Your dad couldn't save you in time.

No!

No!

Actually,

the one who repelled the Fox Demon wasn't your dad...

but yourself.

Then you passed out.

When you woke up,

you remembered nothing.

When Master Baiyun sensed the demon soul awakening,

he came to Dinghu Town

and found your dad.

Whenever the body is in danger,

the demon soul within

emits a blue light to protect itself.

But don't worry.

He Xiang won't remember

the memories of when the demon soul awakened.

When she wakes up,

just tell her it was you who repelled the Fox Demon.

Why is the demon soul inside Xiang's body?

This all started a thousand years ago,

in the great war between humans and demons.

At that time, eight of the bravest human warriors

fought the Earth Demon and sealed it within the volcanic prison,

sacrificing their lives in the process.

Unwilling to be imprisoned,

the Earth Demon released its demon soul

just as it was being sealed in the volcanic prison.

Unfortunately,

it was inhaled by the sole woman among the eight warriors.

He Xiang.

You are the reincarnation of that woman warrior,

and the Earth Demon's demon soul has hidden inside you ever since.

Ten years passed in a blink,

and you became a constable.

Everything was peaceful,

until the night Fang family's young lady was murdered.

You happened to be helping your dad at his tavern.

For some reason,

the demon soul inside you

suddenly awoke.

He Xiang is a demon!

Your dad followed you all the way to the Fang Mansion.

By then, the demon soul had completely taken over you.

You killed the Fang family's second daughter

and frightened the maid Chunxi into fainting.

Fortunately, when you left the Fang Mansion,

the demon soul went dormant again.

Your dad brought you home.

Later, he was worried that Chunxi might recognize you,

and returned to the Fang Mansion that same night.

He took Chunxi,

and hid her at Madam Zhen's house.

After that, he simply waited for Master Baiyun to find him.

It was me

who killed Miss Fang.

It's not you.

It was the Earth Demon's demon soul.

You were under its control,

completely unconscious.

The demon soul is inside my body.

That means I killed Miss Fang.

He Xiang,

you know nothing!

It was me.

It was me.

It was me!

Where are those two demons?

I'm going to kill them.

He Xiang.

He Xiang!

Come with me, He Xiang.

I said I'm not leaving.

I must avenge my dad.

No.

I can't let you walk to your death.

If you don't let me go now,

I'll die right here in front of you.

Ding was left with only one thought:

Ao Xia and the bat spirit

were after the demon soul inside He Xiang,

and behind it all must be the Earth Demon's plot.

Only by bringing He Xiang back to Baiyun Palace

would she be truly safe.

Little donkey,

hold up.

We have a deal.

I take the cloth out of your mouth,

and you don't swear at me.

Do you smell that?

It smells so good.

I'm hungry.

You must be hungry too.

There's a Mu-Kingdom village ahead.

Go find something to eat.

Alright.

Wait for me.

Don't yell.

I'm coming!

I got you!

Slow down.

Miss,

I'm passing through

and was hoping for something to eat.

Today our village celebrates the Pitch-Black Festival.

Anyone who comes is our guest.

Hao.

Bring some cakes for brother.

Miss.

What exactly is the Pitch-Black Festival?

A thousand years ago, demons roamed everywhere,

harming people all around.

Legend says if you smear your face black,

the demons can't recognize you.

So, our village

celebrates the Pitch-Black Festival every year.

That's a lot!

Brother,

you're so tall.

You must be a big eater.

I brought you a few extra.

Thank you.

Are there demons where you live?

Are there?

No demons.

Have you seen a demon then?

Hao.

Don't scare brother.

Miss,

there's one more thing I'd like to bother you with.

Have a drink!

Here.

There's clothing too.

I'm not wearing women's clothes.

Weren't you complaining the whole way that your clothes were torn

and ugly?

Try them on.

What's wrong?

Does it look ugly?

It looks good.

You're dressed, then let's go.

Are you still going to tie me up?

Envoy from the Celestial Realm.

Go back with me

and I won't tie you up.

I won't go back with you.

I want to avenge my dad.

Help!

The demon's killing people!

Help! Help!

Someone's been killed! Someone's been killed!

The demon is here!

The demon is here!

She's possessed by the Water Demon.

Hide quickly.

I won't spare a single demon.

Go!

Gecko spirit!

Why do you oppose me?

I'm different from you.

Harming people is wrong.

Gecko spirit?

Word spreads through the Demon Realm

that the Demon Lord is about to emerge.

I have nothing to do with the Demon Realm.

You traitor!

I'll destroy you!

Little Gecko...

You forced my hand.

I'll tear you into pieces.

Are you alright?

Demons can't hurt me.

What about you?

Don't let him escape!

Don't let them escape!

Go!

Don't run!

Everyone, don't panic.

The demon has been killed.

Go to hell!

I saw it.

You're a demon too.

So many people died.

Demons must pay with their lives!

Fellow villagers!

Fellow villagers!

Brother is a good man.

He saved us.

Don't think this doesn't concern you.

I saw it.

You were the one killing people!

If any of you take another step forward,

I'll kill him!

He's a demon.

But demons

also come in good and bad.

He's not the same as the demons that harm you.

If not for him,

you all would have been killed by the Water Demon.

And Li—

she was possessed by the Water Demon.

She is the victim!

And you still want to kill her?

You...

You're worse than demons.

Fellow villagers!

Don't be fooled by this woman from the Land of Earth!

They're in cahoots!

Yes! Yes!

Everyone, don't be afraid!

We outnumber them.

Charge!

Stay back!

Let him go!

Let him go!

Get out of here and I'll cover you!

Let him go!

Let him go! Let him go!

Go quickly!

Release the man!

Let him go!

Let him go!

Be careful.

This way.

I'll draw them away.

Take Little Brother and leave.

What about you?

Don't worry about me.

Remember,

never come back here again.

Brother.

Take good care of Sister.

Go quickly!

Hurry!

This way!

I got rid of them.

Come this way!

Sister Li!

Brother Hao!

Shut up!

They're all murderous demons!

Stop yelling!

Go!

Go back and tear Li's house

to the ground!

I never meant to hide it from you.

I don't blame you.

If I'd known you were a demon back then,

I'd probably have acted just like those villagers.

Only now do I realize...

how terrifying human hatred and prejudice

can be.

What I'm talking about

isn't just this incident.

You're hiding something else from me?

We've actually met before.

Back in that winter, ten years ago,

it was snowing.

A little girl was chased by the Fox Demon

and ran into the canyon where I was cultivating.

No!

The blue light emitted from her body

struck me and left me gravely wounded.

I was about to die.

Fortunately, Master Baiyun passed by and saved me.

He then brought me back to Baiyun Palace

and I became a disciple of the Celestial Realm.

That night at the tavern,

I saw the blue light again.

That's when I knew

you were that little girl.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I don't blame you.

I just think

that fate is wondrous.

So we actually met that early,

even as foes.

But now,

we're here roasting rabbits together.

I almost forgot.

This was left to you by your father.

Back then, it was...

the token of love I gave to He Xiang's mother.

He Xiang's mother

loved the scent of magnolias the most.

That's how she got her name.

I was going to give this to her on her wedding day.

But now,

I have to entrust it to you.

My child,

you've suffered too much

these past ten years.

I really wish I could

stay by your side always.

Your father fought with everything he had to protect you.

And those from the yamen,

they wanted nothing more than for you to live well.

Only if you make it safely to Baiyun Palace

will their sacrifice not have been in vain.

Okay.

I'll go with you.

No matter what happens from here on,

I'll face it with you.

The rabbit is ready.

Have a bit.

I'll get some water.

I'll wait for you to come back.

The Demon's men are catching up.

Let's go!

So they were sent by the divine realm.

There's no escape for them!

I twisted my ankle just now.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Okay.

Where are we?

Slow down.

Take a rest.

I'll take a look.

There's no way forward.

There are cliffs everywhere.

What should we do?

I'll carry you down.

Can you manage?

Yes.

If you're scared,

just close your eyes.

I'm not scared.

Even if we fall,

you'd be there to break it for me.

Ding.

Ding.

Don't scare me like that.

Ding.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

I told you

no monster can hurt me.

He Xiang.

Don't be scared.

It's okay.

Ding!

Ding!

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Let go!

Let go of me!

Little Gecko.

You can't save her.

As long as the Demonic Soul is inside her body,

she is certain to die!

Ding.

You're from the Dragon Clan.

Why would you side with the Demon?

Have you ever seen hell?

I have.

Ding!

Ding!

Demon Lord.

I was the one

who knocked that girl out and brought her here.

I am your most loyal servant.

I know.

I am lowly.

I'm ugly.

But

you never looked down on me.

You also let me guard the Demon Cavern for a thousand years.

It's a great honor.

Ao Xia even

cut off my ear.

But I don't care.

I'm willing to

give you everything I have.

I only have one request.

Please let me complete

the soul fusion.

Hua Yan.

The Demon Lord had his reasons

for leaving you to guard the Demon Cavern.

What do you mean?

The soul fusion

requires your blood and that of your bats

to nourish the Demon Tree.

Even a useless thing

has its use.

Ao Xia!

Little constable,

you've never seen a sight like this, have you?

Once the Demon Tree fully absorbs the bats' blood,

it will be time for our souls to merge.

Then I will gain the Demon's power

and finally carry out my plan.

Even if I can't stop you now,

someone will come for you eventually.

He Xiang.

Well said.

Ao Xia.

It's not too late

to turn back now.

Baiyun.

Even if you don't come after me,

I'll come after you.

Ding!

Go save He Xiang!

After being stabbed by the Demon Sword,

Ding completely lost his self-healing ability.

He could only wait to die.

Thanks to the Immortal Venerable Baiyun

returning from the Volcano Purgatory,

found him.

Master.

Ding.

Ding knows

that no one

but himself can save He Xiang.

What are you doing?

Don't move.

As long as the Demon Soul stays in your body,

they won't leave you alone.

If I absorb it,

you'll be safe.

Master will take you to Baiyun Palace.

You must live on and be well.

Let me tuck a flower into your hair.

Come with me, He Xiang.

If you don't let me go now,

I'll die right in front of you.

Am I ugly?

You're beautiful.

But there are also good and bad demons.

I'll go with you.

Let's go.

Why?

Why?

I promised you

that no matter what happens in the future,

I will face it with you.

You will die.

But I want you to live.

I don't want to live alone.

I want to be with you too.

Master.

Take He Xiang away!

I can let her go.

She's of no use to me anymore.

Little Gecko,

what exactly do you want?

If someone has to die,

let it be me.

At least I won't be completely

controlled by the Demon Soul like He Xiang.

Is it worth it,

doing all this for a human girl?

Unleashing the Demon

will bring suffering to all living beings.

Is it really worth it?

The timing is perfect.

You can't stop me.

Not necessarily.

The Demon's power comes from its soul.

The hun is yang, and the po is yin.

Once the soul merges,

Ao Xia will be able to lift the seal on the Demon Cavern

and summon the Black Armored Army of the Demon Clan.

Ding, who absorbed the Demon Soul,

has made up his mind.

He must control the Demon Soul within him

and stop Ao Xia,

even if it means they perish together.

Unfortunately,

Ding failed.

As the Demon Cavern collapses,

the Black Armored Army, dormant for a thousand years,

rises from the earth

and bows before Ao Xia.

Next,

Ao Xia will lead the Black Armored Army to storm the Volcano Purgatory

and rescue the Demon.

The Five Great States of Human

will once again face a catastrophic disaster.

When Immortal Venerable Baiyun

returned with He Xiang,

they realized that Ao Xia, whose plans were meticulously prepared,

had already destroyed Baiyun Palace,

severing the link between the Immortal Realm and Mortal Realm.

Humanity would have to face

the coming calamity alone.

He Xiang.

Ao Xia's Black Armored Army has set out.

We must go to the Five Great States

and find the reincarnations of the other seven warriors.

If the eight of you unite,

we might still have a chance.

I don't want to hear any of this.

I just want to know

is Ding

still alive?

He did what he had to do.

I'm going to find him.

He Xiang.

He Xiang.

He Xiang!

For He Xiang,

the human calamity,

the escape of the Demon,

and the other seven warriors

mean nothing.

Only Ding's life

matters to her.

She must go back

even if it means facing his corpse,

even if it means giving her own life

to save him.

For the first time in her life,

He Xiang realizes

she is willing to throw herself recklessly

for the sake of a demon.

[Coming Soon: The Demon Wardens: The Eight Heroes]