1 00:00:04,290 --> 00:00:11,990 Timing and Subtitles Brought To You By ♞ Candle Knights ♘ @ Viki 2 00:01:25,280 --> 00:01:32,970 [Novoland: Eagle Flag] [Based on a fiction by Jiang Nan] 3 00:01:35,560 --> 00:01:39,020 [Episode 41] 4 00:01:42,400 --> 00:01:45,250 Why do they call you Gu Mo? 5 00:01:45,250 --> 00:01:51,280 Gu Mo is my name in the Feather Tribe. I almost forgot it myself. 6 00:01:51,280 --> 00:01:56,890 These past years, I've been known by many names. 7 00:01:56,890 --> 00:02:00,590 Iron Royal, Sir Yi, and so on, 8 00:02:00,590 --> 00:02:05,120 but I most want to hear someone call me Gu Mo. 9 00:02:05,120 --> 00:02:07,450 Who knew 10 00:02:07,450 --> 00:02:11,350 it would be someone who wanted to kill me to call me by that name. 11 00:02:11,350 --> 00:02:14,320 Then why is it that they want to kill you? 12 00:02:14,320 --> 00:02:16,650 King's killer. 13 00:02:17,480 --> 00:02:19,950 Just a sordid name. 14 00:02:19,950 --> 00:02:24,470 You asked me how your father died. 15 00:02:24,470 --> 00:02:26,510 You saw it too. 16 00:02:26,510 --> 00:02:31,530 They call me the king's killer. At this land of Qingzhou, 17 00:02:32,110 --> 00:02:36,970 this sordid name has accompanied me many years. 18 00:02:36,970 --> 00:02:39,140 Were you my father's guard? 19 00:02:39,140 --> 00:02:40,950 No. 20 00:02:40,950 --> 00:02:45,540 He was a great Feather tribesman, Feather Emperor, who was beloved by the entire tribe. 21 00:02:45,540 --> 00:02:50,460 I was just his Crane Snow leader. That day, he asked me to go to the palace. 22 00:02:50,460 --> 00:02:53,730 When I arrived, he was already dead. 23 00:02:53,730 --> 00:02:55,110 And then? 24 00:02:55,110 --> 00:02:58,390 Then, the guards appeared. 25 00:02:58,390 --> 00:03:01,150 At the scene where your father was assassinated, 26 00:03:01,150 --> 00:03:06,550 I was the only one there, and his chest was pierced with my feather arrow. 27 00:03:08,250 --> 00:03:12,390 After that, I broke my bow and arrows, 28 00:03:12,390 --> 00:03:18,280 escaped from Qingzhou. From then on, I was only a Heavenly Samurai. 29 00:03:18,280 --> 00:03:20,760 Do you have any proof to make me believe what you are saying? 30 00:03:20,760 --> 00:03:23,160 You just may be lying to me again. 31 00:03:27,880 --> 00:03:30,120 There is no proof. 32 00:03:30,120 --> 00:03:34,670 Furthermore, I will tell you another fact. 33 00:03:34,670 --> 00:03:38,280 Everything I've done at South Huai and the royal capital 34 00:03:38,280 --> 00:03:40,710 has been to control the Heavenly Samurai Regiment again, 35 00:03:40,710 --> 00:03:43,970 so that I can lead the regiment to fight my way back to Qingzhou. 36 00:03:43,970 --> 00:03:47,950 For this goal, if anyone opposes me, I will kill that person. 37 00:03:47,950 --> 00:03:51,040 It even would include Chief Leader. 38 00:03:59,160 --> 00:04:01,040 You killed Asule? 39 00:04:01,040 --> 00:04:04,630 I could have stopped what the Emperor did, 40 00:04:05,860 --> 00:04:10,680 but I didn't. I followed you all the way to the mountain village, 41 00:04:10,680 --> 00:04:12,940 it was also to kill Crown Prince. 42 00:04:12,940 --> 00:04:15,630 He has remembered too many things. 43 00:04:15,630 --> 00:04:17,470 Later, 44 00:04:18,890 --> 00:04:21,200 I discovered that you are Jiwu Goddess, 45 00:04:21,200 --> 00:04:25,610 so I conspired with Li Changgen and the village chief to kidnap you. 46 00:04:25,610 --> 00:04:28,270 Also, you asked me where you aunt is. 47 00:04:28,270 --> 00:04:31,950 I actually don't know where she is. I lied to you! 48 00:04:33,380 --> 00:04:35,130 I lied. 49 00:04:43,120 --> 00:04:45,090 You've been lying to me all this time. 50 00:04:45,090 --> 00:04:49,520 You're a liar! Despicable! 51 00:04:49,520 --> 00:04:51,860 You told me all this, 52 00:04:53,380 --> 00:04:56,280 do you still expect me to go to Qingzhou with you? 53 00:05:05,970 --> 00:05:07,980 I am very old now. 54 00:05:07,980 --> 00:05:10,940 When chaos started in the capital, I already decided 55 00:05:10,940 --> 00:05:16,810 that I will go back. With or without you, I will go back, 56 00:05:18,160 --> 00:05:20,940 because that's my homeland. 57 00:05:27,240 --> 00:05:30,560 It's true that you are a very important person. 58 00:05:30,560 --> 00:05:35,760 But at this moment, I don't want you to risk your life with me anymore. 59 00:05:39,310 --> 00:05:43,940 If you can live an ordinary person's life in another land, 60 00:05:43,940 --> 00:05:48,860 and can stay alive in peace, it's probably a good thing. 61 00:05:50,120 --> 00:05:53,240 Forget about Jiwu Goddess. 62 00:05:53,240 --> 00:05:57,880 I have no reason to make you follow me to that land. 63 00:06:05,660 --> 00:06:08,430 You talked so much and probably should have said nothing. 64 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:22,360 Sleep on the saddle, keep your weapon with you. 65 00:06:25,030 --> 00:06:27,800 Sleep on the saddle, keep your weapon... 66 00:06:32,050 --> 00:06:34,480 Why aren't those rascals sleeping yet? 67 00:06:34,480 --> 00:06:36,490 What's the noise about? 68 00:07:43,190 --> 00:07:47,990 Strike the bell! 69 00:07:47,990 --> 00:07:50,070 Strike the bell! 70 00:07:52,590 --> 00:07:57,000 Strike the bell! 71 00:07:57,000 --> 00:07:59,250 Strike the bell! 72 00:08:45,200 --> 00:08:49,140 Come! Help! 73 00:08:52,290 --> 00:08:53,960 Come! Help! 74 00:08:53,960 --> 00:08:56,720 Crown Prince. What's going on? 75 00:08:58,160 --> 00:09:00,930 Guards, hurry! 76 00:09:00,930 --> 00:09:02,940 - What's going on? - Teacher, those people 77 00:09:02,940 --> 00:09:06,250 have become the Bare-Tooth. 78 00:09:06,250 --> 00:09:08,110 Are you okay? 79 00:09:09,250 --> 00:09:10,940 Hurry! 80 00:09:26,820 --> 00:09:29,840 General, general. 81 00:09:30,680 --> 00:09:36,610 I saw bugs. The wounded have been infected. 82 00:09:40,270 --> 00:09:44,270 All the people inside have been infected. 83 00:09:44,270 --> 00:09:48,320 All of them have bugs. 84 00:10:05,550 --> 00:10:08,570 Everyone, remember his name! 85 00:10:08,570 --> 00:10:11,060 He is Xue Dayi. 86 00:10:11,990 --> 00:10:15,810 It's his alarm that has saved us. 87 00:10:15,810 --> 00:10:17,510 Yes, sir! 88 00:10:29,240 --> 00:10:32,340 Bugs. Bugs. 89 00:10:32,340 --> 00:10:34,230 It's an evil sorcery. 90 00:10:34,230 --> 00:10:38,140 I read about it in a journal. It comes from Yunzhou, so Eastlanders don't know about it. 91 00:10:38,140 --> 00:10:40,300 These bugs are very small and will enter any opening or orifice. 92 00:10:40,300 --> 00:10:42,220 Once they enter the human body, they will devour your spirit. 93 00:10:42,220 --> 00:10:44,940 If a wounded person is bit by this venomous bug, 94 00:10:44,940 --> 00:10:48,370 he will lose his senses and become a Bare-Tooth. 95 00:10:48,370 --> 00:10:51,180 Is there a solution? 96 00:10:51,180 --> 00:10:54,810 The Bare-Tooth formation is a formation of venomous bugs. 97 00:10:54,810 --> 00:10:57,990 There is a formation, then there is a formation master. Once the master dies, the sorcery is broken. 98 00:10:57,990 --> 00:11:00,020 You mean, we must find the formation master. 99 00:11:00,020 --> 00:11:01,500 He must be inside Shangyang Pass. 100 00:11:01,500 --> 00:11:03,000 How do we find him? 101 00:11:03,790 --> 00:11:07,430 Reporting! General Xi, the situation is urgent. 102 00:11:07,430 --> 00:11:08,370 Speak. 103 00:11:08,370 --> 00:11:10,740 Inside the Pass, ten camps of wounded soldiers are all infected. 104 00:11:10,740 --> 00:11:13,480 The Bare-Tooth are about to swarm out of there. 105 00:11:13,480 --> 00:11:15,590 I'm afraid we can't hold them back any longer. 106 00:11:15,590 --> 00:11:17,350 Block all the wounded camps! 107 00:11:17,350 --> 00:11:19,200 - Hurry! - Yes, sir! 108 00:11:25,000 --> 00:11:27,310 What can we do to save them? 109 00:11:29,080 --> 00:11:33,760 Those wounded soldiers are already infected. If the gates are opened, 110 00:11:33,760 --> 00:11:37,050 the venomous bugs will spread even faster. 111 00:11:38,110 --> 00:11:43,190 That's over 10,000 people. They are our brothers. 112 00:11:43,190 --> 00:11:45,810 They are soldiers who have followed us. 113 00:11:45,810 --> 00:11:50,270 They should either go home or die in the battlefield. 114 00:11:50,270 --> 00:11:52,790 But we have no other choice. 115 00:11:56,620 --> 00:11:59,010 Archers, be ready! 116 00:12:04,500 --> 00:12:07,230 General Bai, there must be people inside who are not infected. 117 00:12:07,230 --> 00:12:08,690 It's too cruel to have them all killed. 118 00:12:08,690 --> 00:12:12,310 Crown Prince, we have see more cruelty in real wars. 119 00:12:12,310 --> 00:12:14,360 By doing so, we're letting more people live. 120 00:12:14,360 --> 00:12:16,450 - What if . . .? - Crown Prince. 121 00:14:22,700 --> 00:14:24,630 We can't save them. 122 00:15:56,860 --> 00:16:00,750 General Bai, something big happening outside the fort. 123 00:16:01,900 --> 00:16:04,100 Take him to be treated. I'll go take a look. 124 00:16:24,890 --> 00:16:29,740 Of course it's Celestial Ministry. They have positioned so many Bare-Tooth soldiers outside the fort, too. 125 00:16:30,870 --> 00:16:35,110 But these Bare-Tooth have stopped at the foot of the fort. 126 00:16:35,110 --> 00:16:37,690 They don't seem to plan to attack. 127 00:16:37,690 --> 00:16:39,670 Even if they don't attack, 128 00:16:39,670 --> 00:16:43,270 with their number, it's still difficult for us to get through. 129 00:16:45,080 --> 00:16:48,160 The Celestial Ministry is showing off its dominance to the Heavenly Samurai. 130 00:16:48,160 --> 00:16:50,100 They are here for you! 131 00:16:50,100 --> 00:16:53,200 Does the world have to be the bet between Celestial Ministry and Heavenly Samurai? 132 00:16:53,200 --> 00:16:57,310 General Bai, when was the last time you fought the Celestial Ministry? 133 00:16:57,310 --> 00:16:59,620 This war and the dead are exactly what they want. 134 00:16:59,620 --> 00:17:02,560 This is their plan against the world. 135 00:17:02,560 --> 00:17:05,970 Do you think you can escape if you're not a Heavenly Samurai? 136 00:18:02,410 --> 00:18:04,830 Chenyue's Lei Bichen. 137 00:18:04,830 --> 00:18:08,990 Nice to meet you, Chief Leader of Heavenly Samurai. 138 00:18:15,080 --> 00:18:17,030 It's him. 139 00:18:32,610 --> 00:18:34,820 Why have you come here? 140 00:18:34,820 --> 00:18:39,600 The road is dangerous. I just want to show you the way and protect you. 141 00:18:39,600 --> 00:18:41,830 Crown Prince, you have the bloodline of the God of War. 142 00:18:41,830 --> 00:18:45,130 You will raise a bloody war in the future. 143 00:18:45,130 --> 00:18:49,470 I am someone who is on your side. 144 00:18:50,260 --> 00:18:55,050 Sir, you've done so much for me. What do you want me to do for Celestial Ministry? 145 00:18:55,050 --> 00:18:56,630 Come join us. 146 00:18:56,630 --> 00:19:01,910 Inherit everything from me. Lead the Celestials 147 00:19:01,910 --> 00:19:06,020 to start a brand new era. 148 00:19:06,020 --> 00:19:09,630 Of course you are the Chief Leader of Heavenly Samurai. 149 00:19:09,630 --> 00:19:12,960 You have remembered everything. 150 00:19:12,960 --> 00:19:18,990 Only if you ignite your savage blood, will you be able to kill me. Isn't that right? 151 00:19:18,990 --> 00:19:21,160 But your illness is worsening. 152 00:19:21,160 --> 00:19:23,250 Crown Prince's end date is about to arrive. 153 00:19:23,250 --> 00:19:26,230 There's no need to worry. You won't die. 154 00:19:26,230 --> 00:19:28,900 You are an immortal king. 155 00:19:30,140 --> 00:19:35,700 The awakening Crown Prince, go ignite the world. 156 00:19:49,300 --> 00:19:51,290 Asule! 157 00:19:51,290 --> 00:19:55,360 Princess, may I speak with you elsewhere? 158 00:20:13,900 --> 00:20:17,540 Does the Crown Prince feint frequently like this? 159 00:20:17,540 --> 00:20:21,140 No. He was always muddled in his mind, 160 00:20:21,140 --> 00:20:23,490 but at least he was conscious. 161 00:20:24,190 --> 00:20:29,030 Ultimately, it's the Celestials that resurrected Crown Prince. 162 00:20:29,030 --> 00:20:32,090 Whatever changes have occurred inside his body, 163 00:20:32,090 --> 00:20:33,460 None of us knows. 164 00:20:33,460 --> 00:20:35,970 Can't the Heavenly Samurai counter the Celestial Ministry? 165 00:20:35,970 --> 00:20:38,380 Even you guys don't have a way? 166 00:20:38,380 --> 00:20:42,090 Heavenly Samurai fight the Celestials with sheer willpower and no fear of death. 167 00:20:42,090 --> 00:20:44,490 To this kind of dirty, deplorable methods, 168 00:20:44,490 --> 00:20:46,970 Tianqu has no understanding of it. 169 00:20:48,230 --> 00:20:50,230 I have been afraid that, 170 00:20:50,230 --> 00:20:54,030 with someone like Lei Bicheng to resurrect Asule, 171 00:20:54,030 --> 00:20:56,160 there must be a bigger conspiracy. 172 00:20:56,160 --> 00:20:58,570 We just don't know how to find out. 173 00:20:59,360 --> 00:21:03,120 You are so afraid, but you still stay by his side. 174 00:21:04,950 --> 00:21:09,260 Asule is such a kind person. He must be afraid too. 175 00:21:09,950 --> 00:21:12,210 I want to stay and accompany him. 176 00:21:31,100 --> 00:21:33,240 Before Shangyang Pass's quagmire is resolved, 177 00:21:33,240 --> 00:21:36,260 we have to inconvenience you, Sir Ningqing. 178 00:21:36,260 --> 00:21:39,640 It's no inconvenience. With so many people guarding us, 179 00:21:39,640 --> 00:21:42,520 This is the safest place. 180 00:21:42,520 --> 00:21:46,470 It's a sea of blood inside the fort, but it's clean here. 181 00:21:46,470 --> 00:21:51,870 Sir Ningqing, it appears that you already knew this unforeseen obstacle would occur. 182 00:21:51,870 --> 00:21:55,090 Wounded soldiers get infected and turn into Bare-tooth 183 00:21:55,090 --> 00:21:58,250 that pick up weapons to fight humans. 184 00:21:58,250 --> 00:22:01,390 This kind of unforeseen obstacle has never occurred in history. 185 00:22:01,390 --> 00:22:05,030 I am not so talented to have guessed it. 186 00:22:05,030 --> 00:22:08,720 The person behind you must have guessed it. 187 00:22:08,720 --> 00:22:10,730 You must have all expected this. 188 00:22:10,730 --> 00:22:14,140 I do not dare to arbitrarily guess my superior's thinking. 189 00:22:14,140 --> 00:22:17,060 You want the acclaimed generals to all die here. 190 00:22:20,390 --> 00:22:24,950 We shall not retreat from Shangyang Pass. If First Princess still remembers you, Sir, 191 00:22:24,950 --> 00:22:27,370 please ask her to send 3,000 stones of provisions and medicine, 192 00:22:27,370 --> 00:22:31,570 to the fort. I will then personally escort you to leave. 193 00:23:45,170 --> 00:23:47,690 So you're the one that's called Ji Ye? 194 00:23:49,220 --> 00:23:52,740 - Yes - Xi Yan has mentioned you before. 195 00:23:52,740 --> 00:23:56,460 A heroic youth from Lower Tang, 196 00:23:56,460 --> 00:23:59,540 countered Ying Wuyi's strong blade at the Gubeiko battle. 197 00:23:59,540 --> 00:24:02,810 I never thought that I'd meet you this way. 198 00:24:05,920 --> 00:24:08,760 I broke the rules, I willingly accept punishment. 199 00:24:08,760 --> 00:24:15,070 But after helping the Li army you still returned. You're a brave man. 200 00:24:16,070 --> 00:24:19,940 I came back because my friend is still here. 201 00:24:19,940 --> 00:24:23,970 We escaped to Shangyang Pass together. I don't want to abandon them. 202 00:24:23,970 --> 00:24:27,060 Compared to the world outside, your punishment is not just one. 203 00:24:27,060 --> 00:24:30,370 In this city, the rules and life and death have changed. 204 00:24:30,370 --> 00:24:34,460 Your friend is doing fine. You can go see him anytime. 205 00:24:34,460 --> 00:24:38,410 When you're done, I have an important mission for you. 206 00:24:49,680 --> 00:24:51,270 Harder. 207 00:24:53,800 --> 00:24:57,230 Come, put this inside. 208 00:24:57,230 --> 00:24:58,760 Alright. 209 00:24:58,760 --> 00:25:00,660 Don't break it. 210 00:25:00,660 --> 00:25:04,110 Hey! Search! 211 00:25:05,990 --> 00:25:12,830 Children of God, God loves you as if you are his eyes. 212 00:25:17,650 --> 00:25:20,610 If you even travel far, you but need to raise your head, 213 00:25:20,610 --> 00:25:24,200 God's kiss will come through the wind upon your forehead. 214 00:25:24,200 --> 00:25:26,760 Welcome home, Feather Tribesman. 215 00:25:26,760 --> 00:25:28,770 Please arrange a resting place 216 00:25:28,770 --> 00:25:30,880 - for me in the ship. - Old Man. 217 00:25:30,880 --> 00:25:34,420 Why are you moving so slowly, I've been waiting for half a day! 218 00:25:34,420 --> 00:25:37,380 I've already paid the money for you. 219 00:25:37,380 --> 00:25:39,950 Yes, the money is already paid. 220 00:25:43,530 --> 00:25:45,760 Everyone move faster! 221 00:25:45,760 --> 00:25:51,990 You said all Feather people's final destination is the forest in the homeland. 222 00:25:52,940 --> 00:25:56,590 It's also my homeland. I want to go take a look. 223 00:25:56,590 --> 00:25:59,200 Anyhow, I've already sent a letter to Ji Ye and Asule. 224 00:25:59,200 --> 00:26:02,440 The two of them have four legs, they will find me eventually! 225 00:26:45,150 --> 00:26:51,140 It is my fault that you didn't get to say goodbye to those friends of yours. 226 00:26:52,850 --> 00:26:55,980 If we were to really meet again, I wouldn't know what to say. 227 00:26:55,980 --> 00:26:58,270 This is pretty good too. 228 00:26:59,720 --> 00:27:03,910 You're worried that you'll bring them trouble, right? 229 00:27:03,910 --> 00:27:07,410 I just want them to be happy everyday. 230 00:27:11,510 --> 00:27:14,570 We will still return, right? 231 00:27:14,570 --> 00:27:17,050 I cannot promise you anything. 232 00:27:17,050 --> 00:27:21,830 You are the daughter of the Feather Tribe's emperor, you are chosen by god. 233 00:27:21,830 --> 00:27:24,050 This has sealed your entire life's 234 00:27:24,050 --> 00:27:29,890 experiences of disasters, glory and sympathy. 235 00:27:29,890 --> 00:27:34,820 Even so, you still want to go back to Eastland? 236 00:27:38,310 --> 00:27:42,480 Qingzhou is a place that I must return to, 237 00:27:42,480 --> 00:27:47,370 but so is Eastland, and also Nan Huai. 238 00:28:01,760 --> 00:28:04,450 I will definitely return! 239 00:28:06,690 --> 00:28:09,130 From now on, regardless of the risks and obstacles, 240 00:28:09,130 --> 00:28:12,320 I, Yi Tianzhan, will hold the long spear 241 00:28:12,320 --> 00:28:15,490 as your guard on the journey home. 242 00:28:15,490 --> 00:28:17,080 Fine. 243 00:28:52,750 --> 00:28:58,100 Odd spectacle occurs, Bare-Tooth army rises. 244 00:28:59,380 --> 00:29:02,160 Shangyang Pass is surrounded? 245 00:29:02,160 --> 00:29:06,990 Your Lower Tang troops are inside, too. What do you plan to do? 246 00:29:09,080 --> 00:29:12,360 The most urgent is not to let the Bare-Tooth Army 247 00:29:12,360 --> 00:29:15,790 break through Shangyang Pass and head for the capital. 248 00:29:17,530 --> 00:29:22,180 I will ask Lord Baili order Xi Yan to strenuously protect Shangyang Pass, 249 00:29:22,180 --> 00:29:25,070 and not let even a single Bare-Tooth enter Revelation City. 250 00:29:25,070 --> 00:29:29,070 I'm afraid Baili Jinghong is not so loyal like you. 251 00:29:29,070 --> 00:29:32,690 Lord Baili has promised Your Highness, and he will fulfill it. 252 00:29:32,690 --> 00:29:36,630 Actually, His Lordship is already on the way by personally commanding the troops. 253 00:29:36,630 --> 00:29:38,910 Reporting! 254 00:29:43,970 --> 00:29:46,900 Your Highness, Lord Baili Jinghong of Lower Tang 255 00:29:46,900 --> 00:29:48,440 has arrived at Grand Qing Palace, 256 00:29:48,440 --> 00:29:51,080 and he would like to meet Your Highness. 257 00:30:09,280 --> 00:30:13,560 Greetings, First Princess, from Baili Jinghong of Lower Tang State. 258 00:30:14,280 --> 00:30:15,660 You may rise. 259 00:30:15,660 --> 00:30:17,650 Thank you, Grand Princess. 260 00:30:29,430 --> 00:30:32,960 It has been three years since I last saw First Princess. 261 00:30:32,960 --> 00:30:39,320 It appears that time has not left any change upon Your Highness. 262 00:30:41,350 --> 00:30:44,940 Lord Baili, you have taken a long journey to come to Revelation City. 263 00:30:44,940 --> 00:30:47,670 You're not here just to speak words of flattery, are you? 264 00:30:47,670 --> 00:30:51,410 Your Highness is wise. I've come here now 265 00:30:51,410 --> 00:30:53,850 to resolve the blockade around Revelation City. 266 00:30:53,850 --> 00:30:55,350 Blockade? 267 00:30:55,350 --> 00:31:00,430 I think 40,000 Bare-Tooths are surrounding Shangyang Pass, not Revelation City. 268 00:31:00,430 --> 00:31:03,490 May I ask Your Highness two questions. 269 00:31:03,490 --> 00:31:07,000 First, Revelation City erupted into chaos upon the late Emperor's death. 270 00:31:07,000 --> 00:31:11,480 How was the loss among the nobles and court officials during the catastrophe? 271 00:31:11,480 --> 00:31:16,330 Countless nobles were lost at Revelation City. The loss was particularly huge among the court officials. 272 00:31:16,330 --> 00:31:19,840 And now, the number of ministers attending the court is not half of what it used to be. 273 00:31:19,840 --> 00:31:21,940 My second question. 274 00:31:21,940 --> 00:31:24,870 Shangyang Pass is surrounded by Bare-Tooth Army now. 275 00:31:24,870 --> 00:31:28,400 Everyone has an instinct for survival. During the moment of life and death, 276 00:31:28,400 --> 00:31:31,680 what if Bai Yi allows the remaining 40,000 troops 277 00:31:31,680 --> 00:31:35,820 seek refuge in Revelation City, what will Your Highness do? 278 00:31:38,590 --> 00:31:40,720 What do you mean, Lord Baili? 279 00:31:40,720 --> 00:31:43,830 Will that include your Lower Tang's troops that are commanded by Xi Yan? 280 00:31:43,830 --> 00:31:45,960 The person who planned this scheme 281 00:31:45,960 --> 00:31:50,060 is Lei Bicheng, the sorcerer from the Celestial Ministry. 282 00:31:50,060 --> 00:31:52,970 Lei Bicheng views the entire world as his chessboard. 283 00:31:52,970 --> 00:31:58,090 Every move he makes is calculated thoroughly. Why has he left an opening at Shangyang Pass's north gate? 284 00:31:58,090 --> 00:32:00,030 Don't you find that suspicious? 285 00:32:00,030 --> 00:32:04,190 Is his plan really really in sync with yours? 286 00:32:06,320 --> 00:32:10,180 Your Highness, if what Lord Baili says is true, 287 00:32:10,180 --> 00:32:12,740 does Lei Bicheng want Bai Yi to send the troops to the capital 288 00:32:12,740 --> 00:32:15,460 and cause another catastrophe in Revelation City? 289 00:32:15,460 --> 00:32:18,380 Lord Baili, you speak with conviction. 290 00:32:18,380 --> 00:32:22,410 Then what is your purpose to come to Revelation City? 291 00:32:22,410 --> 00:32:25,050 I already said, 292 00:32:25,050 --> 00:32:30,480 I will safe Revelation City and Your Highness from this quagmire. 293 00:32:30,480 --> 00:32:33,990 To tell you the truth, Your Highness, I have already deployed the troops. 294 00:32:33,990 --> 00:32:36,580 Deployed the troops? To where? 295 00:32:36,580 --> 00:32:38,900 Obviously to Shangyang Pass. 296 00:32:39,550 --> 00:32:43,850 I have deployed an army to be stationed at Shangyang Pass's north gate. 297 00:32:43,850 --> 00:32:49,350 They are Your Highness's strongest asset to defend against Bare-Tooth and Bai Yi. 298 00:32:50,690 --> 00:32:55,830 Since it's Shangyang Pass, then you can do something for me. 299 00:32:55,830 --> 00:32:58,750 If your troops see that wicked Little Zhou, 300 00:32:58,750 --> 00:33:00,800 Kill on sight. 301 00:33:02,420 --> 00:33:05,670 She is the biggest hidden danger to me. 302 00:33:35,520 --> 00:33:39,410 State Preceptor, you've endured at the capital during these days. 303 00:33:40,620 --> 00:33:43,160 Originally, I came here because of Yu Ran. 304 00:33:43,160 --> 00:33:46,500 But I didn't expect that, in just a few months, 305 00:33:46,500 --> 00:33:49,400 the situation has turned out this way. 306 00:33:49,400 --> 00:33:52,050 I've ordered people to search in the capital. 307 00:33:52,050 --> 00:33:55,480 I'm sure we'll get some news soon. 308 00:33:55,480 --> 00:33:59,390 That lass is smart, and she'll take care of herself. 309 00:33:59,390 --> 00:34:02,020 State Preceptor, don't worry. 310 00:34:02,020 --> 00:34:03,750 Thank you, My Lord. 311 00:34:05,390 --> 00:34:08,150 I was anxiously waiting for your coming day and night. 312 00:34:08,150 --> 00:34:11,030 You really came. 313 00:34:11,030 --> 00:34:13,640 but I feel unsettled. 314 00:34:13,640 --> 00:34:15,210 What? 315 00:34:16,350 --> 00:34:20,870 State Preceptor, do you think I'm leading sheep to the tiger's mouth? 316 00:34:24,070 --> 00:34:28,690 I saw Li Bicheng not too long ago. He is deeply inscrutable. 317 00:34:28,690 --> 00:34:32,130 And First Princess listens to his every word. 318 00:34:35,150 --> 00:34:39,650 Lei Bicheng is betting on Shangyang Pass. 319 00:34:39,650 --> 00:34:42,630 I'm also betting on Shangyang Pass. 320 00:34:43,650 --> 00:34:47,560 State Preceptor, can you guess who will win? 321 00:35:16,890 --> 00:35:18,240 Enter. 322 00:35:24,100 --> 00:35:25,590 Princess Xiao Zhou 323 00:35:25,590 --> 00:35:28,900 Ji Ye? I thought you left. 324 00:35:28,900 --> 00:35:32,280 Let's talk about that later. How's Asule right now? 325 00:35:33,340 --> 00:35:35,740 He hasn't awaken yet. 326 00:35:35,740 --> 00:35:40,820 He seems to be going through something terrible, but I can't help him. 327 00:35:41,660 --> 00:35:43,620 I've heard everything about him. 328 00:35:43,620 --> 00:35:47,850 Have no fear. We've survived through so many hardships and obstacles. 329 00:35:47,850 --> 00:35:51,410 We'll be fine this time. 330 00:35:53,710 --> 00:35:55,670 How's things on the outside? 331 00:35:57,600 --> 00:35:59,500 Those things are still outside. 332 00:35:59,500 --> 00:36:02,690 The troops from the capital are also blocking us, not letting us leave. 333 00:36:02,690 --> 00:36:05,000 The rations within the city are all gone. 334 00:36:05,000 --> 00:36:08,580 Many soldiers are already drinking soups made of weeds. 335 00:36:19,100 --> 00:36:22,000 Watch him for me. I have to go see someone. 336 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:23,510 Okay. 337 00:37:00,300 --> 00:37:02,210 Greetings, Princess. 338 00:37:04,480 --> 00:37:07,700 These are the only leftover food inside the fort. 339 00:37:07,700 --> 00:37:10,890 I am here to make a trade with you, Sir Ningqing. 340 00:37:10,890 --> 00:37:12,570 Thank you, Your Highness. 341 00:37:12,570 --> 00:37:17,340 But, as I am imprisoned, what do I have to make a trade with you? 342 00:37:31,540 --> 00:37:36,660 Sir, you have long accompanied by my aunt's side. You are observant and frequently offer her good advice. 343 00:37:36,660 --> 00:37:40,380 Aunt will also listen to what you have to say. 344 00:37:40,380 --> 00:37:43,570 Lower Tang's troops are now guarding outside Shangyang Pass's north gate. 345 00:37:43,570 --> 00:37:45,980 I think it was none other than Aunt's permission, 346 00:37:45,980 --> 00:37:48,700 otherwise they wouldn't have dared to do it, right? 347 00:37:54,820 --> 00:37:59,530 So you actually didn't know about this matter? 348 00:38:02,990 --> 00:38:07,050 I still would ask you to write a letter to Aunt. 349 00:38:07,050 --> 00:38:12,260 Ask her to remove the blockade at the north gate, and allow the Alliance Army to enter the capital. 350 00:38:12,260 --> 00:38:17,330 Of course, as an exchange, I would be willing to become Aunt's hostage. 351 00:38:17,330 --> 00:38:19,240 She can decide what to do with me. 352 00:38:22,220 --> 00:38:26,840 Your Highness, I really admire your determination to sacrifice yourself for others' sake. 353 00:38:26,840 --> 00:38:31,470 But, under the current circumstances, I'm afraid that it won't work. 354 00:38:31,470 --> 00:38:36,200 First Princess aspires something far greater than just obtaining a hostage. 355 00:38:36,200 --> 00:38:40,090 Perhaps she wants to let everyone here die. 356 00:38:40,090 --> 00:38:45,190 In that case, the situation in Eastland will completely change. 357 00:38:45,190 --> 00:38:49,620 But, will Aunt be willing to let you die, too? 358 00:38:59,800 --> 00:39:03,450 I was always someone of no significance. 359 00:39:03,450 --> 00:39:07,610 To die for First Princess is part of my duty. 360 00:39:23,900 --> 00:39:25,430 Your Highness 361 00:39:26,920 --> 00:39:31,600 you probably should know about something. 362 00:39:32,340 --> 00:39:33,390 What's it regarding? 363 00:39:33,390 --> 00:39:35,800 It's regarding your identity. 364 00:39:36,490 --> 00:39:40,570 First Princess once ordered all the books in the palace 365 00:39:40,570 --> 00:39:43,280 copied for me, by engraving on the bamboo scrolls. 366 00:39:43,280 --> 00:39:47,190 Most of those palace workers are illiterate. 367 00:39:47,190 --> 00:39:49,500 They only know to carve by copying what they see. 368 00:39:49,500 --> 00:39:54,120 They even included medical prescriptions and entry approvals. 369 00:39:54,120 --> 00:39:58,120 I read everything anyway. Perhaps by chance, 370 00:39:58,120 --> 00:40:02,970 there were correspondence from Lord Bai Shun that he wrote 18 years ago. 371 00:40:02,970 --> 00:40:05,440 Among these letters, 372 00:40:05,440 --> 00:40:08,340 the truth of your birth identity was hidden. 373 00:40:12,590 --> 00:40:16,770 Your Highness, would you like me to slowly tell you about it? 374 00:40:37,600 --> 00:40:40,120 How many soldiers and horses do we have left? 375 00:40:40,870 --> 00:40:45,140 Only 40,000 men, and a little over 7,000 horses. 376 00:40:45,140 --> 00:40:48,340 Any camps that have cavalry, be ready to kill the horses 377 00:40:48,340 --> 00:40:50,220 for rations. 378 00:40:50,220 --> 00:40:53,750 Boil the meat for soup, to ensure food for the wounded first. 379 00:40:53,750 --> 00:40:57,490 That won't do. Chen State's troops are all cavalry. 380 00:40:57,490 --> 00:41:01,530 The war horses are raised from young, they're like brothers. How can we kill them? 381 00:41:02,260 --> 00:41:05,940 If General Bai wants to kill any, then kill your own horse first. 382 00:41:56,880 --> 00:41:59,720 General, please. 383 00:42:03,290 --> 00:42:07,010 My state's strength is in the mountain formation and fierce soldiers. We don't have many horses. 384 00:42:07,010 --> 00:42:10,830 Even if all the horses are killed, it's still not enough for the rations. 385 00:42:10,830 --> 00:42:15,050 This is my own steed. He has followed me in battles for many years. 386 00:42:15,050 --> 00:42:17,100 If General Chen has to kill him today 387 00:42:17,100 --> 00:42:20,820 in order to prove our determination to stay united in life and death, 388 00:42:20,820 --> 00:42:24,360 then please use my sword to do it. 389 00:42:44,820 --> 00:42:50,260 You should know that, with 40,000 men, 7,000 horses won't last long. 390 00:42:50,260 --> 00:42:54,310 I know that, but we must let the soldiers eat before we start the final battle. 391 00:42:54,310 --> 00:42:56,600 Have you decided to open the gates to fight? 392 00:42:56,600 --> 00:42:59,360 There is no other choice. 393 00:43:06,450 --> 00:43:11,940 Timing and Subtitles Brought To You By ♞ Candle Knights ♘ @ Viki 394 00:43:11,940 --> 00:43:13,670 ”Feed the Horse” by Ayanga 395 00:43:13,670 --> 00:43:28,260 ♫ The scars in the world number one person's life burn the armor in the sunset ♫ 396 00:43:28,260 --> 00:43:36,310 ♫ There is no more worry in my heart ♫ 397 00:43:36,310 --> 00:43:43,350 ♫ What should I sacrifice my precious life to? ♫ 398 00:43:43,350 --> 00:43:58,490 ♫ I want to defend for your strength of character and revere our luxuriant homeland ♫ 399 00:43:58,490 --> 00:44:05,860 ♫ I want to defend for your smooth future ♫ 400 00:44:05,860 --> 00:44:13,430 ♫ We are brothers in life or death ♫ 401 00:44:13,430 --> 00:44:29,000 ♫ I want to defend for your tears and dance with you in this mundane world ♫