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=Generation to Generation=

=Episode 34=

Zhao.

Zhao?

You've slept for days.

If I hadn't come,

you would be dead.

That man in black is strong.

How did you escape?

I have my ways.

Here.

Take medicine.

Smiley.

Not as good as yours.

Just make do.

Zhao,

the man in black

feels like someone I know.

Lord Qi.

No.

It can't be Master.

It's Li Wenxun.

Where are the others?

The Abbess brought the surviving disciples

to a safe place.

Song Yuzhi and Fan Xingjia

returned to Qingque Town.

They took the Jade Sunflower.

They also used Xingjia

to take the Night Orchid.

Now,

with both the treasures,

he will cultivate.

If he masters the Ziwei Method,

he will be the next Nie Hengcheng.

No.

We can't let

the tragedy repeat.

Are you going to risk your life like your aunt?

That's my choice.

If I don't die,

I'll repay

today's life-saving favor.

Let me go.

What's wrong?

I've stayed up several nights

for an ingrate.

I'm a little tired.

Zhao,

there won't be another Nie Hengcheng.

He won't be able to master the Ziwei Method.

Mu Zhengyang is buried here.

You found the body?

When reorganizing Bliss Palace,

we found a corpse in a stone cave

near the underground palace.

The fatal wound runs from the left shoulder to the right rib.

The sternum is broken.

It's a blade wound.

The Sunshine Blade.

Ms. Cai must have chased him

all the way near Bliss Palace,

cornered Mu Zhengyang,

and killed him on the spot.

As for why Nie Hengcheng

failed to master the Ziwei Method,

the answer lies within.

(Zhengyang)

Mu Zhengyang's handbook?

(Nie is treacherous.)

(After torturing me with a branding iron,)

(he still wanted to kill me.)

(Jiuzhou Archive)

(My brother hid me)

(in the Jiuzhou Archive.)

(I got bored)

(and read all the books.)

(Unexpectedly, I found the ancient Ziwei Method.)

(It's said)

(that the Founder's son wanted to practice this,)

(but he was forbidden.)

(This method requires the life force)

(of a close relative.)

(Otherwise, one goes mad)

(and dies.)

(To avenge past shame,)

(I lured Nie Hengcheng)

(to practice the Ziwei Method.)

(But the necessary saliva)

(and the Night Orchid)

(are connected to the Luoying demoness.)

(So,)

(I deliberately approached Pingshu.)

(Later,)

(Pingshu's friends, the Shi brothers,)

(were poisoned by the Nether Aura.)

(They urgently needed the Jade Sunflower.)

(I told her my identity)

(and stole it for her)

(to gain her trust.)

You'll kill Nie Hengcheng?

As long as I get the saliva,

I can increase my power,

kill Nie Hengcheng,

and reclaim the Li Sect.

At that time,

the Six Sects and Li Sect

will lay down arms

and restore peace

to Jianghu.

The saliva is

in the snow mountains.

♪In days gone by♪

♪Willows swayed gently♪

♪I first saw you in the dimness♪

♪Amid the vast crowd♪

♪A fleeting glance♪

♪And then♪

♪Love consumed me♪

♪Now I think of you♪

♪Snow and rain fall thickly♪

♪Alas, we parted♪

♪Longing for your return♪

♪Moon waxes and wanes♪

♪Letters can't convey my thoughts♪

♪Scattered petals♪

♪Cover the ground♪

♪Such should be our meeting♪

Irises will bring you luck.

♪Half shy, half joyful♪

♪Wanting to leave yet lingering♪

♪Such should be our meeting♪

♪Across the Magpie Bridge♪

It's the irises.

They'll bring you luck.

♪Tears are like pearls♪

♪Things stay, yet you're away♪

♪Who will hear the broken strings♪

♪Across the starry skies♪

♪I see your shadow there♪

♪Such should be our meeting♪

♪Golden wind brushes the jade dew♪

♪Half shy, half joyful♪

♪Wanting to leave yet lingering♪

(Later,)

(I roamed Jianghu with her.)

(She accompanied me)

(to find the Night Orchid.)

(I enjoyed)

(my comfortable time with her.)

♪Such should be our meeting♪

♪Across the Magpie Bridge♪

Master Zhengyang,

feelings should be expressed.

(If not for the unresolved feud,)

(I'd want to be with her forever.)

(As expected,)

(Nie Hengcheng lost control)

(after reaching the third level)

(of the Ziwei Method,)

(harming martial artists.)

(Yin Dai of Qingque Sect led a battle against him.)

(I intended to benefit from it.)

(Unexpectedly,)

(Pingshu, a junior,)

(together with several friends)

(improved the Big Dipper Formation,)

(planning to use it to kill Nie.)

Must you go to kill him now?

Nie's crimes are unforgivable.

Even if it costs my life,

he must be eliminated.

Since you've decided,

I'll accompany you.

But before that,

let's get married.

Okay.

(We made marriage vows)

(and bound our love.)

(I also learned the whereabouts of Pingshu's friends)

(and planned an ambush for them.)

He intended to kill Nie Hengcheng,

so why harm my aunt's friends?

For power.

For sole rule over the world.

At that time,

Nie Hengcheng was going mad.

He was near death.

My father wouldn't contest.

He only needed to eliminate Nie's remnants

to become the Chief.

Mu Zhengyang feared no one like Yin Dai,

but he feared your aunt

and her friends.

They were top-tier martial artists.

If they formed a seven-person sword array,

how could he resist?

So, he killed them early.

But he never expected

Lu Chengnan to betray the sect.

After being gravely injured,

Lu Chengnan escaped to Chang Fort

and revealed the Ziwei Method

and Nie Hengcheng's secrets to my aunt.

Mu Zhengyang lost everything.

Indeed.

My aunt must have been heartbroken

upon learning the truth.

♪Life♪

♪Passes swiftly♪

♪Time is long♪

♪Pleasures are few♪

♪Too many days lost♪

♪How many lovers♪

♪Once stood side by side through hardships♪

♪In the end♪

♪They forget each other♪

♪Fate♪

♪Passes swiftly♪

♪Liquor is strong♪

♪Chests are warm♪

♪Loyalty turns cold♪

♪Many affections are hard to sever♪

♪Leaving only me♪

(I don't regret what I did.)

(I only feel indebted)

(to Zhengming and Pingshu.)

(In fact, Nie Hengcheng)

(didn't know that mastery)

(requires a relative's life force,)

(so he'd die within three years.)

(But Pingshu's temperament)

(won't allow her to wait.)

(Perhaps one day,)

(I can apologize to her in the underworld.)

A relative's life force?

The Ziwei Method,

dragon beast saliva,

the Night Orchid,

and the Jade Sunflower

are all indispensable.

The final step requires

the Jade Sunflower

to absorb bloodline energy.

Without it, one goes mad and dies.

This is why the Founder

forbade the Ziwei Method

from spreading,

and the secret

Mu Zhengyang discovered.

Zhao,

my father was once injured

by Mu Zhengyang

because he tried to seize me

as an infant.

I never understood

why he'd do this

until I found his handbook.

I was the one

he had been targeting as close kin.

If the man in black

doesn't know the final step,

he'll go mad and die

like Nie Hengcheng.

Yes.

What we need now

is to wait.

Wait?

Wait for him to go on a killing spree like Nie Hengcheng?

Do you know why

my aunt,

knowing Nie Hengcheng would die,

still went to Mount Tu to kill him?

Zhao.

Aunt once said,

"There are two kinds of evil people."

"One is the one"

"who commits evil."

"The other is the one"

"who stands by and watches."

I may not be a great heroine like my aunt,

but I can't stand aside.

Turning a blind eye for a moment

will only bring a lifetime of unrest.

This deal can't be done.

Zhao,

he's reached the third level.

You can't beat him.

So what?

Chivalry requires

attempting the impossible,

right?

Mu Qingyan,

don't stop me.

I don't want us to end up

like Mu Zhengyang and my aunt.

Aunt,

was the Founder really a disciple of an immortal?

That was centuries ago.

I don't know if it's true.

But as disciples of the Beichen lineage,

we have to give the Founder some honor.

Do you want it to be true or false?

I hope it's false.

Why?

All the other immortals flew to heaven,

leaving only the Founder in the mortal world.

He must've been pitiful.

You're too kindhearted

to roam Jianghu in the future.

Young Master!

Young Master.

Young Master,

this kind of medicine

is just a desperate, harmful cure.

You can't take it.

It's fine.

I don't have much time anyway.

I could've thought of other ways,

but you insist...

Alright, Uncle Cheng.

I won't die

without seeing the end.

Young Master.

Zhuang?

Today, you'll come with me.

Okay.

Zhao.

- Xingjia. - Zhao.

Xingjia, sit.

How's your leg?

I'm fine, Zhao.

It's great to see you back safely.

Where is Abbess Jingyuan? How is she?

She's badly injured

but not in mortal danger.

She's been taken care of to recover.

We've sent messages to all sects.

Lord Cai and the others should arrive soon.

Zhao,

the people who attacked us

- at Xuankong Nunnery... - Uncle Li, right?

Zhao,

the man in black really was Uncle Li?

He said he had a headache,

so I gave him the remaining essence

to treat it.

I didn't know.

I really didn't know.

I suspect

Master has been deceived by Uncle Li.

Now, Qingque Town is full

of Siqi and Guangtian members.

Yang Heying and Song Xiuzhi have climbed the mountain,

blaming everything on Mu Qingyan,

and claiming the demonic sect is about to attack.

Qingque Sect

is now on high alert.

These thugs

always twist the truth.

Zhao,

with the situation so tense,

should we ask Mr. Mu for help?

We should solve the problem

of the Six Sects ourselves.

Yuzhi,

we'll climb the mountain

to find Master tonight.

The iron chain mechanism

is usually guarded by trusted disciples.

How could it be left to outsiders?

It seems Fengchi

and Zhuo

have been controlled by Uncle Li.

(Pillar of Jianghu) What demonic sect?

Yang Heying made the corpse slaves.

You...

You've been deceived too?

(Righteous Spirit)

You...

Why are you doing this?

- Master! - Master!

Zhao,

Yuzhi,

why are you here?

I've been worried about you.

Master,

what are you doing?

Why?

I'm only doing this

to avenge Pingshu.

For my aunt?

I won't spare anyone

who wronged your aunt.

If he hadn't treated Pingshu badly,

she wouldn't have left Peiqiong Manor

and wouldn't have encountered Mu Zhengyang's schemes.

You did this for that?

But Qi,

I didn't cancel

the betrothal.

I had feelings

for Pingshu.

I know

you marrying someone else was Pingshu's idea.

I didn't blame you then.

But later, I realized

you hurt Pingshu's heart,

so she canceled the betrothal.

Zhao, tell me.

Should such a person

be killed?

You really are the man in black.

But what did Uncle Chang do wrong?

Why slaughter his whole clan?

Because he tried to stop me

from avenging your aunt.

Why leave him alive?

When you joined forces to protect Luoying Valley,

you'd risk your lives for each other.

So, you also injured my father,

staged the Guangtian strife,

and killed the nuns

at Xuankong Nunnery.

Master, why did you do this?

Is it all for the Night Orchid and the Jade Sunflower?

For practicing the Ziwei Method?

I'm doing this

to fulfill Pingshu's last wish.

Pingshu always wanted

a Jianghu filled with chivalry and justice,

where anyone could stand up.

Once I master the Ziwei Method,

I'll kill all the hypocrites

who harmed Pingshu,

then hand over a clean Jianghu

to you,

okay?

That's not what Aunt wanted.

She died to kill Nie Hengcheng.

She wouldn't want to see you

become the second Nie Hengcheng.

I won't become the second Nie Hengcheng.

Nie Hengcheng didn't know

the final step of the Ziwei Method,

but I did.

You...

You knew?

Are you going to do this to Lingbo?

Zhao...

You killed Pingshu's best friends,

yet you claim it's to avenge her?

You're putting Pingshu on the fire.

Even if it costs my life,

I'll stop you from using Pingshu's name

to commit these cruel deeds.

Best friends?

Chang Haosheng,

Song Shijun,

and Abbess Jingyuan.

Pingshu treated them as friends,

risked her life for them,

yet what did they do?

After she died,

they hid comfortably

and never sought revenge.

You hypocrites

all deserve to die.

You're insane!

Master, no!

Zhao, go!

No one leaves.

Go!

Uncle Zhou!

Song Yuzhi!

Song Yuzhi!

Song Yuzhi, open the door!

Lingbo!

Nanny Mao?

Yes.

Go see what's happening.

It's...

It's the demonic sect's alarm bell.

Someone!

Let us out!

They drugged us heavily

to trap us.

Save your energy.

Who?

Why trap us here?

I fear it's more

than just the demonic sect.

Isn't it fun?

Greetings, Master.

(Righteous Spirit) Zhao is my personal disciple

from Luoying Valley.

Today, she officially joins us,

ranking seventh.

Congrats, Master. Congrats, Zhao.

Everyone, please guide me.

Zhao is my disciple.

I can vouch for her.

Until the truth is uncovered,

no one

may speak ill of Zhao.

In life,

there are times beyond one's control.

Only by becoming strong

can one be free.

Aunt,

what should I do?

Search!

- Yes. - Yes.

Where is she?

Cai Zhao hid in the secret realm.

By the time we pursued her,

she was gone.

Yunke,

this can't be hidden any longer.

The sooner we act,

the better.

Understood.

Lady Yin.

You arrived just in time.

Why did the alarm bell sound

for no reason?

The demonic sect attacked

and killed Lord Zhou.

How could this happen?

What about your master?

He's safe.

The invaders were repelled,

but some

may still be in the mountains.

Master instructed me to tell you

to stay here

and not go wandering.

Understood.

Where's Lingbo?

She went to see Fengchi today.

She's upset that he left to do his job

without saying goodbye,

staying inside sulking.

Lady Yin,

the two factions

may face a great battle.

You should take Lingbo

and stay at the Yin estate for a while.

Once things stabilize,

I'll bring you back.

I'm still the Lady.

In danger,

how could I abandon

your master and you?

Rest assured.

I'll be careful

and won't slow you down.

Yes,

Lady Yin.

Lingbo!

Lingbo!

Make way.

I'm going out!

How dare you hit me?

Someone, help!

Help!

They hit me!

Lingbo, what's wrong?

Dalou!

He hit me.

And they.

They hit me!

I'll tell Father!

I'll make Father stand up for me!

Lingbo,

Master is dealing with the demonic sect

and can't leave.

Everyone must help.

Stop causing trouble.

No!

I want to see my father!

I want to see my father!

Lingbo.

Tell me.

Why sneak in?

You made me fight them on purpose.

Luckily, my acting is convincing.

Lingbo,

I have to take you away.

Are you crazy?

Why should I leave my home

with a demoness like you?

Zhao,

do you know something?

(Discipline Hall)

Yuzhi,

are you alright?

Master,

Zhao will stop you.

Why?

Tell me.

Don't you want

a clean Jianghu?

A Jianghu won through killing

can't be clean.

This Jianghu

is already rotten.

Pingshu said

that for over 200 years,

the Six Sects

had grown stagnant,

stuck in old ways.

Many ambitious youths,

born into low status,

couldn't rise

and were suppressed.

Shouldn't this Jianghu

change?

You mean

by killing them all?

Yes.

Break to build.

From ruin to renewal.

Taichu Temple is gone;

Siqi Sect is nearly destroyed.

Chaos at Peiqiong Manor is imminent.

Guangtian Sect can't be left behind.

Luoying Valley

has always lived in seclusion.

I'll leave Qingque Sect.

Then,

the Six Sects combined

will be handed to you and Zhao.

Agreed?

You've done so many evil deeds.

How will Jianghu see our sect?

Easy.

Once I clear

all obstacles,

take my head

to honor the dead,

and use my blood

to cleanse the sect's shame.

Let me

be infamous forever.

Only then

will Jianghu submit to you.

No.

We don't want this Jianghu.

I only want my old master.

Master, do you remember?

When I joined, you warned me

not to fear the strong,

not to bully the weak,

not to kill recklessly, and not to act arrogantly.

My master

would never kill my father,

nor Mr. Chang or Lord Zhou.

It's not too late.

Please stop, Master.

Stop, Master.

Yuzhi,

you haven't failed

all these years of my guidance.

You haven't disappointed me.

I'm at ease.

Master...

Master...

I beg you to stop, Master.

Master...

Master!

=Generation to Generation=

♪The breeze is gentle, and spring is fair♪

♪I roam the rivers and hills in the martial world♪

♪With a shining cup, I drink with delight tonight♪

♪Free to wander in the world♪

♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪

♪I rest beneath the stars' soft gleam♪

♪The night is calm, still as a stream♪

♪It washes away all judgment and scheme♪

♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪

♪I hold the bright moon as I return home♪

♪I freely roam in the world♪

♪All I ask is that you go with me♪

♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪

♪I hold the bright moon as I return home♪

♪I freely roam in the world♪

♪All I ask is that you go with me♪