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[The Unclouded Soul]

[Episode 37]

Qiong Qi Clan is actually

so weak and lame without the sun.

Check out on the inside.

It's an ambush! Retreat!

I've waited so long for you.

These weapons

are mostly ordinary

and mixed with items stolen from

mountain demons and the Lightning Clan.

Based on these alone,

it's difficult to determine

the attackers' identities.

Why are you looking at me?

What?

Is that not allowed?

Ao Hen's very presence at this moment

proves he has nothing to do with this,

and that he's ready to help us find the culprit.

That's right.

If the attack had been Ao Hen's doing,

he would've

either completely concealed himself,

or

shown his face instead of

bothering wearing this mask, given his temperament.

By putting on this mask,

the culprit was basically doing this...

Hey!

Attention!

I'm definitely not Teng She!

I'm not Teng She.

You can't see me. I'm invisible.

You just can't see me.

You can't see...

Why are you all defending him?

Because when your clan was attacked yesterday,

the three of us were together.

Ao Hen never left.

What were you guys doing?

We were... drinking!

Slaughter has happened to every clan.

It's known to all demons.

If Ao Hen were innocent,

he should've come forward to explain.

Don't tell me

you never knew those atrocities!

I don't owe anyone any explanation

for whatever I do.

You...

Ao Hen was concentrating on his cultivation previously,

so he really didn't know those incidents.

Thank you. No worries.

How very polite of you guys.

I have some dragon bells here.

When one of them is rung,

all the others,

however far apart they are,

will sound and resonate promptly.

Should anyone encounter an enemy,

just ring the dragon bell,

and the rest of us will come help.

Agreed?

Agreed.

Agreed.

During our wedding,

we will need to

honor our ancestors

and bow to heaven and earth

while dressed in proper attire.

I invited you over today

so you could try on your wedding gown.

If there's any problem,

we'll have it altered in time.

Hong Ye!

I showed up uninvited.

Would you mind?

Of course not.

He insisted on tagging along

upon learning that I was coming here.

That said,

Long Yu did contribute significantly

to persuading all branches

of the Dragon Clan.

Then I owe

many thanks to Long Yu.

The Dragon Lord is delighted just at the sight of you.

So I realized I must help the two of you get married.

People don't seem afraid anymore

when they see me and Long Yu this time.

They've all thought it through.

Just like humans,

there are good and bad demons.

Go try on the dress.

We'll be waiting outside.

Sure.

Let's go. Yes.

I was the architect of your romance.

How are you going to thank me?

This way, please.

Please try on the dress, Dragon Lord.

I've noticed that Xiao Yao looks

a bit unwell today.

Is she still bothered by the hunt

for Ao Hen Clan?

Ao Hen isn't the culprit.

Then who is?

It's not clear yet.

But don't worry.

Before your wedding,

the Dragon Lord will surely catch the real culprit.

Your Majesty,

the Dragon Lord has put on the dress.

You may leave.

I'll go take a look. Enjoy the feast.

Yes.

Why stare at me?

I just can't take my eyes off

the most beautiful bride in the world.

What did you do to Xiao Yao?

I only had the illusion beast

record her appearance and breath.

Whoever wears this wedding dress in the future

will morph into the Dragon Lord.

After Xiao Yao marries me,

she'll protect humans with all her might.

I genuinely want to marry her

only for who she is

and nothing else.

We've already benefited

tremendously from her.

How can we despicably use her again?

Your Majesty,

I beg to disagree.

She is the Dragon Lord.

If she knows what we've done,

will she still marry you?

Will she let us gather all the demon pearls?

That Water Dragon also said

before the wedding,

the Azure Dragon would definitely end the current chaotic world.

Your Majesty,

we must act now,

or all our efforts will be in vain.

What's worse, catastrophes will befall us humans.

But if we find Yuli Spring before the wedding,

the world order will undergo a fundamental change.

Then everything will be different.

If the human realm falls,

will Your Majesty still get a chance

to be on equal footing

with the Dragon Lord, let alone marry her?

Our only hope is pinned on her wedding dress.

Please reconsider, Your Majesty.

Xiao Yao?

You...

I can't believe you'd come meet me on your own accord.

Aren't you happy about it?

Of course I'm happy.

It just seems...

that something's off.

Your dress...

I'm here to tell you something.

What is it?

I'm getting married.

You are?

On the day of the next new moon,

namely the first day of the eighth month in human calendar,

I hope to see you

at my wedding

with the Primordial Pearl

and to receive your blessings.

Who's the groom?

Hong Ye, the human emperor.

Hong Ye?

You're serious about him?

He's a human,

and humans are the lowliest of creatures,

while you are an Azure Dragon.

-How can that inferior... -Shut up!

Qiong Qi,

we've known each other since childhood.

In my heart,

I consider you my family.

I know

you care for me

and protect me

like an older brother.

Hong Ye and I are genuinely in love.

I understand

lots of demons will oppose my union with him.

Qiong Qi Clan is highly revered.

I believe your presence

will subdue many voices of dissent.

But if even you don't come to support me,

then I'll be truly alone and helpless.

Fine.

Anyway, as a human, Hong Ye won't live

for more than 100 years.

I'll pretend

that you're just off on a trip,

and wait 100 years

till you make a new choice.

Then it's settled.

Remember

to attend my wedding with...

The Primordial Pearl.

I'll just take a peek.

Only one glance.

This is inappropriate.

Avert my eyes.

Yao.

I... I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to do that.

Actually...

I didn't see anything.

I was just wondering

if I could do anything

to ease the heavy burden on your shoulders.

Please don't look at me that way.

I'm scared.

I was really just trying to help.

However,

what can you help me with?

Take it for your use.

Don't you only come to me

when you need to borrow the Mist Pearl?

Who are you looking for this time?

Is it Hong Ye?

Ao Hen? Or...

Whoever is fine!

Use it then.

This time, I'm looking for nobody,

but you.

Me?

This has never happened before.

Just tell me

what you need me to do.

I promise to get it done.

I'd like to invite you

to my wedding in the human realm

on the day of the next new moon.

You're getting married so soon?

Didn't you say

you sincerely wished me

all the best and sheer joy?

Yes, I did.

As long as

Hong Ye treats you right,

I'll do as you say, Yao.

Hong Ye and I have been

through a lot to get to the point of marriage.

The sacred relic of each clan

can offer protection and bestow blessings.

Would you bring the Mist Pearl

to my wedding on behalf of all vine serpents,

so it can confer blessings upon me?

Sure.

I knew

you had my best interests at heart.

Then it's settled.

By the way,

would you please tell Ao Hen in my stead

that

he's also cordially invited to my wedding?

Ask him to bring along the sacred relic

of Ao Hen Clan, if he still values my friendship with him.

On my wedding day,

I'd like to have a drink with him.

Got it.

I need to be somewhere else now.

Thank you for doing me a favor.

Don't forget the date

is the first day of the eighth month

in human calendar.

Both Qiong Qi

and Teng She

have agreed to bring

their pearls to my wedding.

I guess...

Ao Hen will come too.

Great.

We've already got the Earth Pearl from the Mountain Demon Clan,

the Thunder Pearl from the Lightning Clan,

the Celestial Pearl from the Fox Clan,

and the Wind Calming Pearl from Bi Fang.

When we attain Qiong Qi's Primordial Pearl,

Teng She's Mist Pearl,

and Ao Hen's Universe Pearl,

Your Majesty,

we'll need nothing more but—

the Dragon Essence Pearl.

Your Majesty,

our long quest of pearls is finally coming to an end.

[Happiness]

Under no circumstances...

should any harm be caused to Xiao Yao.

Got it.

I was just wondering about this familiar smell.

It turns out you're really around.

Given how much you enjoyed the food last time,

I thought I'd bring you some more.

I'm beginning to understand

why the Dragon Lord

is determined to marry you.

You...

came from afar

not just to bring me food, right?

Do you need my help?

I can't stop thinking

that Xiao Yao must be making

a big sacrifice by marrying me,

though she never mentions it.

Maybe I can somewhat make up for it

with considerate gestures.

The Dragon Lord certainly deserves

the best and the most

thoughtful gifts of all.

You know what?

After getting married,

human women usually take

their husbands' last names.

But Xiao Yao will be an exception.

After she marries me,

I hope both demons and humans will still

respect her as the Dragon Lord,

instead of the human empress bound by ties of affection.

That's for sure.

Therefore,

I'm planning to make her

a unique empress crown.

I intend to search worldwide

for treasures to craft

a piece of jewelry similar to the precious Dragon Essence Pearl

and place it on top of the crown.

It will not only

demonstrate her eminence,

but also show

my sincerity to the dragon clan.

That's a good idea.

But no human

has ever seen

the Dragon Essence Pearl.

How's that a problem?

You can just ask the Dragon Lord

to show you the pearl.

But the crown won't be a surprise for her

if she knows about it so soon, right?

You're right.

How about

you sneak me into the Dragon Palace

for a peek at the Dragon Essence Pearl?

I'll just take one glance.

Then I'll be gone.

I swear not to cause you trouble.

I suppose I can do that.

Six chests of pearls.

Twelve bolts of fine silk.

Twenty-four boxes of garments and twenty-four sets of jewelry.

Conduct a thorough check.

Yes.

The coral doesn't look good enough.

Replace it with a better piece. Yes.

Everyone, be careful.

No mistake is allowed

in such trivial preparation work for the Dragon Lord's wedding.

Yes.

I need to keep a closer eye on everything.

Jade...

You'll undergo a tribulation soon.

Focus on your cultivation now.

You shouldn't be bothered

with these trivial matters.

I just feel obligated to make

everything perfect for you, Dragon Lord.

To me, perfection is

when you survive the tribulation and attend my wedding

as a winged dragon.

Dragon Lord,

if I make it through the tribulation,

will you forgive me

for all my wrongdoing?

What kind of silly talk is that?

Do you think I'd really be mad at you

for our occasional bickering?

Am I that petty

in your eyes?

No.

I was overthinking it.

I've prepared something for you.

Come with me.

This golden armor has been altered

according to your measurements.

You should wear it

for your tribulation,

as it'll ease the pain.

No, I can't.

This is a one-of-a-kind suit of armor

exclusive to you, an Azure Dragon.

How can I wear it?

Why not?

I'm waiting for the day

when you become an Azure Dragon

and take over my responsibility of protecting all living beings.

The Dragon Lord ordered

to bring more spirit herbs and shells for humans.

Yes.

Send the items to storage.

Yes.

Such premium luminous pearls.

Where are they from?

They're a tribute from the Tiger Shark Clan

for the Dragon Lord's wedding.

Are they being sent to the Treasure House?

Exactly.

Let me do it for you. Go attend to other things.

Hold them tight. Don't drop any.

Sure thing. Off you go.

Come over!

Hold these. Follow me.

Which is the Dragon Essence Pearl?

Right here. Come on.

Over here.

This is...

The sacred relic of the dragon clan.

Only when it senses a dragon's breath

will it reveal itself.

Have you got a good look?

Yes, I have.

Great.

Then let's leave.

I'm sorry.

What did you just do?

Nothing.

Alright, let's go.

Wait.

Hurry up. Go with me.

Let's go.

Someone's trying to steal the Dragon Essence Pearl.

How very bold.

They won't be able to leave alive.

All of you, exit the room.

Nothing is missing.

This is odd.

Dragon Lord,

Ao Hen and Teng She are waiting in the hall.

Yao,

how is the Dragon Essence Pearl?

It's safe and intact.

Where is the thief?

Where is he?

Where?

Where is the thief?

The thief already ran away.

Has your dowry been prepared yet?

Yes.

Quite a lot of treasures indeed.

Could it be that your dowry

has become someone's target?

A false alarm though it was,

you've all been brought here by it.

Let me make this clear:

all of you

must attend my wedding.

Otherwise,

I won't be friends with you anymore.

If I were a better fighter than you,

I would definitely take you away from your wedding.

Don't worry, Yao. I...

will surely be there.

I'll also be there with what you asked for.

All I ask is for you to have a good time at my wedding.

Don't cause any trouble.

If you do consider me a friend and family,

then give me your blessings.

That was a close call.

Fortunately, they didn't spot us.

Thank you

for fulfilling my wish.

To return my favor,

just treat the Dragon Lord right.

I look forward to seeing the empress crown

of you own making at the wedding.

Sure.

[Next day of the new moon]

[First day of the eighth month in human calendar]

Teng She,

you're quite enthusiastic about everything.

I would definitely attend Yao's wedding,

since I gave her my promise,

unlike a certain demon

who had no choice but to

show up in the end

after claiming he'd rather

be beaten to death by Yao

than let Hong Ye off the hook.

If you hadn't stood in my way,

Hong Ye wouldn't have lived to see this day.

Fine.

Go catch him again now.

But don't act crazy

in front of me again when things blow up.

Teng She, shut up.

He wasted so much of my wine.

With me being here,

nobody will have the guts or the chance

to force Xiao Yao to do anything!

I just haven't criticized you, alright?

You are the one who always

pushes Yao into a fight with you.

What a shabby wedding.

If I had foreseen Xiao Yao had to make such a big compromise,

I would've told her

my feelings for her a thousand years ago,

so as to spare her from such suffering.

You should be glad

that you didn't do it.

Otherwise, you would've lost her a thousand years ago.

Who are you to comment on my matters?

Xiao Yao had nothing to do with you in the first place.

You were just delusional

and pursuing her relentlessly.

You silly

simpleton.

The chances for two

to start a romance decrease with time.

You've been around Yao the longest,

which means you stand the least chance of winning her over.

You have a death wish or what?

Enough!

Anyway,

Yao will be single again in a hundred years.

Let's have a fair competition

for her a hundred years later.

May the best man win.

Agreed.

After cultivating for a thousand years,

I'm about to undergo another tribulation.

I pray to you, all dragon ancestors, for the luck

to go through the tribulation

and to become a winged dragon.

May the heavens grant

Long Zhi

success in passing the tribulation

and becoming a winged dragon.

Grant her success in passing the tribulation

and becoming a winged dragon.

How do you feel?

With the support of the seniors' spirits,

aren't you feeling energized now?

Don't be afraid.

We've prepared so long for this.

I'm sure you'll survive the tribulation.

I hope so.

[Happiness]

This is only a human wedding,

yet it looks like a ceremony to worship gods.

You truly are my real friends.

I knew

you would all come.

We all...

want you to be happy, Yao.

In the future,

if Hong Ye ever upsets you,

I'll cut him into a million pieces.

Oh, right.

Where is Hong Ye?

How come he hasn't shown up?

Humans observe their own customs.

Women are respected, and men are honored.

The groom will not appear

until everything is ready.

Let me be clear.

I did promise you not to cause trouble,

but only provided

that Hong Ye wouldn't go out of bounds.

We're already here.

Let's all follow

the human customs today.

Let's go. Come on.

Hong Ye and I are deeply grateful

to be graced

with your presence.

Please give us your blessings.

This is not demonic power at all.

Xiao Yao,

did you lay this ambush for us?

Did you plan for all this?

Did you also disguise

as Ao Hen to slaughter

other demon clans?

You told me

you would protect all living beings.

Is that how you do it?

Yao,

does a thousand years of companionship

really mean less than the marriage to that human male?

Xiao Yao,

are you going to destroy all demons

just in order to marry a human?

The Dragon Essence Pearl of the dragon clan,

formed by primordial dragon spirits,

possesses earth-shattering power.

The Universe Pearl of Ao Hen Clan

carries the power to overturn and reverse.

The Primordial Pearl of Qiong Qi Clan

has the power of primordial chaos.

The Mist Pearl of vine serpents

contains the power to track and trace.

The Earth Pearl of the Mountain Demon Clan

has the natural power to nurture lives.

The Thunder Pearl of the Lightning Clan

can release power of suppression.

The Wind Calming Pearl of Bi Fang Clan

possesses the power to dissipate fog and haze.

The Celestial Pearl of the Fox Clan

consists of the power of yin and yang.

All the eight pearls are gathered now.

We humans' aspiration to gain strength is manifested to heaven and earth.

Humans should not be exterminated.

We beseech you, deities, to reveal

the celestial mountain and Yuli Spring!

This... What's going on?

It's an unusual phenomenon. Why would this happen?

This...

This scene...

What caused this unusual phenomenon?

Yeah.

Something must be wrong.

This is bad.

Dragon Lord, watch out!

Dragon Lord, be careful!

Long Zhi!

Dragon Lord, don't bother.

I've failed to pass the tribulation.

No one can save me now.

With the protection of dragon ancestors,

you'll be fine.

I did too much evil.

The ancestors won't protect me anymore.

In fact, I already had a hunch long ago

that I couldn't overcome this tribulation.

I shouldn't have wasted that golden armor of yours.

It's nothing compared to your life.

I only want you to be well.

Xiao Yao...

Actually, I've been

keeping a secret from you.

What is it?

I once slaughtered humans

in the name of Ao Hen.

As you finally transformed into an Azure Dragon,

you fell deeply in love with a human.

I tried to dissuade you many times,

yet instead of taking my advice,

you became increasingly devoted to him.

It pained me to see you persist in this mistake,

so I sneaked into the human clan

with an attempt to kill Hong Ye

in Ao Hen's name.

We humans have never had anything

to do with Ao Hen Clan.

How could you kill people

without cause?

Humans are lowly creatures.

No reason is needed to exterminate your kind.

Father...

Long Zhi,

you...

I slaughtered the innocent

and thus lost heaven's blessing

and failed to pass the tribulation.

But I have no regrets.

Dragons are noble beings

that must never be dragged down by humans.

But humans won't remain weak forever.

Then it's all the more reason to prevent them from using

an Azure Dragon's power to find Yuli Spring.

Humans have long been oppressed by demons.

Should they achieve immortality,

they will definitely provoke conflicts.

Long Zhi.

Did you also slaughter

mountain demons and those of the Lightning Clan

and the Fox Clan? No.

I didn't do any of that.

Xiao Yao,

hate me all you want.

But you must remember one thing:

no tribulation can be harder to overcome

than the tribulation of love.

If you devote all your heart to Hong Ye alone,

there will be a day

when dragons turn against you.

Long Zhi.

Long Zhi!

Long Zhi!