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[Respect Copyright, Everyone's Responsibility]

[The Eternal Fragrance]

[Adapted from Shisilang's novel, The Eternal Fragrance]

[Episode 11]

Once I've honed my spirit power

and mastered the technique,

she'll never be hurt by anyone again,

not even me.

Good thing the masters discovered it in time.

That wretch from the Sea Sect

had been hiding among us under a false identity.

She must have been trying to steal

our secret manuals and treasures.

So devious.

Those Sea Sect scoundrels

love practicing these twisted arts.

No wonder she had demonic energy on her.

The masters are too soft.

For someone like that,

we should torture them

to see if they have other schemes.

That female master

taught us technique class for months.

By that logic,

are we all scoundrels

practicing twisted arts too?

Yeah.

Ms. Lin was strict,

but she never harmed any of us.

She taught us well

and even helped us in the last trial.

Since the headmaster hasn't said anything,

some people should drop their prejudice

and stop piling on.

Those not of our kind

are of different mind.

You call those treacherous villains your master?

What,

are you in league with demons too?

You...

I mean, the situation isn't clear yet.

Don't slander good people.

Good people?

When the Sea Calamity struck,

countless cultivators

died fighting demons.

Now the Sea Sect openly wields demonic tools

and forges demonic artifacts.

Anyone who sides with demons can't be good.

Anyone tied to demons

is a villain!

Tongzhou.

Am I right?

When the demons invaded,

the Central Plains sects were nearly wiped out.

Of the elders of Xingzheng Hall,

only two survived.

But the Sea Sect kept a vague stance

and escaped the catastrophe.

They might not be enemies,

but they're not friends either.

Yecha's whereabouts?

Did one of your ancestors

die at Yecha's hands?

Are you seeking revenge?

We just want to know where the Demon Lord is.

He was destroyed five hundred years ago.

If Yecha were still alive,

he wouldn't allow his broken horns

to be used as artifacts of the Sea Sect.

Come to think of it,

you Gaolu people have always had

an ambiguous stance toward demons.

I heard that during the Sea Calamity,

disciples from Gaolu

tried to cross the mountain-sea barrier.

Could you

have some connection to demons?

Since it's an ancestral charge,

the Divine Lord's soul probably won't dissipate so easily.

We'll keep searching.

Who's there?

Gelin?

I looked for you for practice, but couldn't find you.

Turns out Ye...

Turns out you two were here.

Didn't we say that the three of us stick together?

Why do you always leave me out?

We didn't mean to.

It's just that there are things...

we haven't figured out ourselves.

We didn't want to worry you.

I didn't mean to pry into your secrets.

I was just... worried about you.

Gelin,

it's my fault.

We're family.

Family can't be wrong.

What's that?

Mr. Zuo Qiu,

Jiao acted recklessly

and caused trouble at the academy.

It's my fault for not keeping my daughter in check.

Mr. Shen,

I was weak before.

I was afraid I couldn't protect her.

Now I've come to realize

that hesitation

and indecision

hurt the most.

[Mr. Shen, Wanxian Sect] I'll follow my heart

and go to the East Sea with Jiao.

I'll spend the rest of my life protecting her.

Yanfan.

Mr. Zuo Qiu,

what is this all about?

The division between the Mountain and Sea Sects

is just human prejudice.

If someone has the courage to break through those barriers,

it can be a beautiful thing.

Isn't Jiao a wretch from the Sea Sect?

Why would Mr. Mo be with her?

Mr. Mo is really leaving?

Then who's going to teach us artifact crafting?

Bu said

the Sea Calamity is coming,

and the Mountain and Sea Sects

must unite against it.

He also said

that when we graduate,

people from the East Sea will be here to recruit.

Maybe we'll see him again then.

Mee at the East Sea?

Nonsense!

How could we possibly join forces?

Mr. Mo was a top disciple of Xingzheng Hall.

He would never side with a wretch.

She must have bewitched him.

Tongzhou,

let's tell Mr. Xuanshan

about this.

He already knows.

- Then what did he say...? - I've failed Master.

From today on,

I am no longer a disciple of Xingzheng Hall.

You two really made up?

I'm going to the East Sea with Jiao.

I don't know when I'll see you all again.

Before I go,

let me break your Fragrance Bond.

You want to break the Fragrance Bond?

♪The warmth within my arms♪

♪I can no longer hold on to♪

We're parting ways anyway.

It's useless now.

Might as well break it.

♪In the cold night, how can I♪

♪Keep you warm until sunrise?♪

♪My heartbeat freezes♪

♪I can no longer tell you♪

Please, Mr. Mo.

♪Looking you in the eyes, I cannot♪

♪Utter that line♪

♪Knowing right and wrong♪

♪Black and gray are all illusions♪

♪You're still screaming♪

♪Running relentlessly without regret♪

♪The storm looms, yet the wind stand in its way♪

♪A final farewell left on the cliff♪

♪Leaping straight into that heartbreaking past♪

♪Just to keep you safe♪

♪My breath is about to stop♪

♪Those hands can no longer hold yours♪

♪Through the future snow, wind, and fog♪

♪Who will be there by your side?♪

♪I smile as it ends♪

♪Afraid that you might cry for me♪

♪Quietly, I turn into a sky lantern♪

♪To light your way through the night♪

♪Knowing right and wrong♪

♪Black and gray are all illusions♪

♪You're still screaming♪

♪Running relentlessly without regret♪

What's wrong?

Strange.

It won't break.

Unresolved attachments

make the bond unbreakable.

You three share deep feelings for each other.

♪To lay all your days in peace♪

♪Who says that love and hate♪

♪Pain and wounds cannot be stopped?♪

You just won't give up, will you?

♪I will level the seas and mountains♪

Forget it.

♪Break the waves, no matter how mad it seems♪

♪The storm looms, yet I stand in its way♪

If the feelings were only one-sided,

it would break.

Since it won't,

it only shows the three of you

truly care for each other.

Young people always fail to see their true feelings.

Ye, hello.

Gelin.

I... I have things to do.

I'm leaving.

Time flies.

Lifei,

you said you wanted to join Wuyue Court.

Are you confident?

Wuyue Court is the number one immortal sect in the world.

Some people have average talent

and can't even use their spirit power properly,

yet they still dream of getting into Wuyue Court?

At least we'll try with our own abilities.

Unlike some people

who rely on connections.

Connections?

We are of imperial blood.

We belong in Xingzheng Hall.

As for you,

Gaolu offended Longming Sanctuary.

Which sect do you think

would still accept you?

You...

Lanya.

What, did I say something wrong?

Not every cultivation sect fears Longming Sanctuary.

And not every cultivator

is a bootlicker.

I heard there's a new sect in Xizhou called Dizang Sect.

They specialize in stealth

and transformation.

They've taken in many people from Gaolu.

Xiuyuan,

where do you plan to go?

I'm going back to study.

Lifei!

Lifei.

Lifei.

Take this.

What is it?

Sanctuary of Dragons and Phoenixes?

What dragon and phoenix?

Is this some imperial token?

With this, you'll have

the same authority as me in the Yue State.

It'll make things easier for you.

Why would I go to Yue?

Lifei,

you're going to Wuyue Court

to find your master, right?

But you don't have to

go to Wuyue Court for him yourself.

I can help you look for him.

Wait for my news in Yue.

His Majesty

is kind and warm-hearted.

You can eat or do whatever

you want there.

This is too valuable.

I can't accept it.

Why?

Take it.

Finding my master is my own business.

I can't let someone else do it for me.

Take it back.

Lifei.

After I find my master,

I'll go back to Qingqiu with him.

Besides, you have your own missions.

You need to go to Xingzheng Hall

and win over all those

who oppose you.

You need to make Yue

and Xingzheng Hall prosper.

But for you, I would...

I don't want that.

Tongzhou,

you're a prince.

You carry so many burdens and expectations.

But I'm different.

I just want to live an ordinary life with my master.

Just food on the table,

and a peaceful end.

We're not meant to walk the same path.

You're not willing now.

What about later?

What if you change your mind someday...

Later?

When you go to Xingzheng Hall,

princesses and fairies will flock around you.

You'll be so happy

that you'll forget all about me.

With the Fragrance Bond as witness

and Chufeng Academy as proof,

I will never forget you.

It's just a childhood game.

Not worth remembering for a lifetime.

Prince Ying,

when Xingzheng Hall becomes

the number one immortal sect,

I'll come to you for a toast,

wishing you a bright future

and eternal glory.

Tongzhou.

That token is meant for your future wife.

Why did you give it to Jiang Lifei?

Because I like her.

You like her?

What do you even see in her?

She has no background, and no skills.

She's rude.

And she's greedy for money!

Lanya,

she's really different from anyone else.

I've never wanted to be with someone

so badly before.

Tongzhou,

His Majesty already approved our engagement.

Aren't you supposed to marry me?

Besides,

what's the point of thinking about her?

She doesn't think about you at all!

I see.

She must have used

some cheap trick on you.

She put a mind-control spell on you, right?

Where is it? Where?

Lanya.

Sit down.

Tongzhou,

think carefully.

We've known each other for over ten years.

You've known her for...

less than a year!

Alright.

Let's focus on the graduation exam first.

I'm done preparing!

If I can't marry you,

why bother taking the exam?

I'm not taking it!

Everyone, run!

Everyone, run!

Everyone, run!

What's that sound?

It's Gugu Chicken.

Gugu Chicken is warning us.

It says...

Everyone, run!

Everyone, run!

Why is there miasma in the academy?

There's demonic energy!

No, it's demonic energy!

Demonic energy?

Hurry!

Everyone head to Hongyang Hall!

Go find the masters!

Bu.

Bu!

Don't move!

Tongzhou,

light the way.

Let's go.

Watch out!

Lifei!

Are you okay?

Where did this demonic fog come from?

Could the demons have invaded?

Were the masters all killed?

We can't count on the masters.

We need to leave now.

Baishan Hall hasn't been corrupted by demonic energy yet.

Our artifacts are failing.

Can't fly on our swords.

How do we get there?

We don't know what happened

to Mr. Zuo and the other masters.

Lifei.

How did you summon the rainbow deer?

I saw Ms. Mu do it before.

It's called the spirit-summoning spell.

Anything with spirit should be able to hear it.

I never expected

that only it remains here.

Tongzhou!

Who set up this barrier here?

By this talisman,

evil spirits reveal themselves.

Go!

[Xiangxiang]

What kind of creature is this?

Don't hurt her!

Here.

She's Mr. Hu's spiritual pet, Xiangxiang.

Spiritual pet?

Looks more like a nasty monster to me.

Monsters aren't necessarily worse than humans.

Some ungrateful people

are far worse.

Oh really?

How so?

You there.

Lifei was reaching for you.

Why did you push her?

I pushed her?

Why don't you say

she just lost her footing?

Xiangxiang, don't be scared.

We're Mr. Hu's disciples.

We won't hurt you.

Tell us,

did you set up this barrier?

How did you know

it could block demonic energy?

I heard it from Mr. Hu.

He told me to set up this formation

if danger comes.

What else did Mr. Hu say?

He said

there's a sword-forging terrace to the southeast.

It contains the Sunflare Fire

that can burn away all evil things.

I've heard of the Sunflare Fire.

It can incinerate demonic energy.

The sword-forging terrace is the farthest from Baishan Peak.

And the path there is covered in demonic fog.

Tongzhou,

news of the academy being attacked

will spread.

His Majesty

will probably

send someone for us soon.

We should stay here

and not act rashly.

But my power is too weak.

This barrier can only hold for two hours.

I'll go with you.

Let's go find the Sunflare Fire.

You must stay here

and wait for rescue.

If we can't work together,

we'll never make it out.

Let's cooperate

and get through this first.

The sword-forging terrace!

The Sunflare

has died out?

The defensive formation is about to fail.

Hurry!

Tongzhou,

think about

where you heard about the Sunflare.

How do we ignite it?

Once, Bu had us study in the library.

I found a book in the attic.

It said

the Sunflare is a spiritual flame.

It requires several people to channel their spirit power together

in unison

to ignite it.

Let's begin.

The Sunflare

ignited?

Why is it dying again?

The demonic energy is too thick.

It won't catch.

Demonic energy is drawn to blood.

Once it smells blood,

it will be drawn away.

No!

Lifei,

live well.

Get into Wuyue Court.

Find your master.

Xiuyuan.

Xiuyuan!

Lifei,

don't lose focus. Hold on.

It's done.

Lifei!

Lei Xiuyuan.

Xiuyuan.

Wake up.

Don't die.

I don't want to owe you again.

Lei Xiuyuan!

♪For a fleeting moment with you♪

Xiuyuan.

♪Our fates intertwined, embracing yet fighting♪

Wake up.

Wake up now!

♪Obsessed and struggling, a thousand thoughts arise♪

♪Love sprouts again in this lifetime♪

♪No calamity can rival♪

♪The lingering thread of a fragrance♪

♪If the seal can't be broken, then let it go♪

♪Where the heart finds peace, there is home♪

♪Side by side, we fly through seas of clouds and break through the waves♪

♪The heart's ocean knows no shore♪

♪Always, at the very end of fate♪

♪Comes that one moment of defiance♪

♪In the human world or above, like flowing water♪

♪And falling petals♪

♪Let this fleeting life be whatever it may♪

Congratulations!

You've passed the trial!

Trial?

You will become the rising young elites

of the immortal sects.

With great cultivation

comes great responsibility.

When the coming calamity strikes

and all life withers

like kindling in a fire,

you must stand firm as pillars,

for heaven and for the people.

Only by purifying the world with righteousness

can one truly be called a cultivator.

Now that you are about to leave the academy,

those who have found this path

must hold to it

and never betray it.

For those who have not,

I hope you will reflect and act wisely

in the days ahead.

Not bad at all.

Quick reactions.

Fast on your feet.

In times of danger, you set aside your differences

and listened to Xiangxiang.

Especially

Jiang Lifei, Lei Xiuyuan, and Ji Tongzhou.

They risked their lives

for the safety of others.

Though a bit slow to act,

they didn't disgrace the academy.

That said,

there were also those

who abandoned their fellows in crisis.

Zhou Shun.

Dong Jiashuo.

They acted only for themselves.

They will not graduate.

Also, Lanya harbored ill intent

and plotted against her companions.

She will be expelled

and never permitted to return!

Tongzhou...

Yes!

I did go after her!

Because Jiang Lifei

doesn't deserve your favor,

nor does she deserve to enter any immortal sect!

Go back to the Yue State.

Back to Yue?

Shouldn't I be entering Xingzheng Hall?

Tongzhou,

you let Zhao Mingli in.

I can get in too, can't I?

Elder Zhenyun is missing.

And Xingzheng Hall is in turmoil.

Given your temperament,

now may not be the right time for you to join.

You're lying!

That's not how you really feel.

Tongzhou,

you just don't want me to stay.

You're afraid I'll come between you and Jiang Lifei, right?

What's between us has nothing to do with Lifei.

Go back to Yue.

Stay by His Majesty's side.

You can still be the carefree princess

you used to be.

Lanya.

Lanya!

Time really does fly.

In the blink of an eye, we're graduating.

Yeah.

What do you guys think?

The master already asked.

Have you decided

where to go?

What about you?

I

was thinking we could go to the Dizang Sect together.

Even though Gaolu is gone,

as long as we're together,

it's some comfort.

Count me out.

I haven't decided where to go yet.

You're not coming with us?

Before, I was too young.

I just followed you and Ye around.

Now I'm grown.

I want to make a decision for myself this time.

Gelin, we...

Lifei!

I heard Wuyue Court is really hard to get into.

They haven't recruited from here in years.

Who knows what's happening this year.

I'm not worried.

I've got some aces.

What's this?

This is a pendant Qin gave me

when he left.

He told me to come to him at Wuyue Court.

He's nice.

And this one.

This one's even more impressive.

It's from Elder Dongyang of Wuyue Court.

You're full of surprises.

You'll get into Wuyue Court.

Of course.

Definitely.

I have to.

After you.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

After you.

Lei Xiuyuan,

think this through.

Our offer is very generous.

[Luo Chengji, Lantian Sect] If you join the Lantian Sect,

we guarantee your cultivation will advance rapidly.

You'll become a direct disciple

of the sect master within three years.

What do you say?

Xiuyuan.

Lifei.

Wuyue Court's people haven't shown up yet.

Why not come to Xingzheng Hall?

It's fine.

I'll wait for Wuyue Court.

Your Highness!

If you two join my sect,

you'll surely accomplish great things.

I see rare talent in you.

If you join my sect

and practice

our techniques diligently,

your power

will increase significantly in no time.

Mr. Shen.

Mr. Zuo.

You're a man of your word,

coming to observe my new disciple selection.

My daughter was once a master here.

Of course the Wanxian Sect had to come.

You're Jiang Lifei, right?

Jiao mentioned you.

Would you like to join Wanxian Sect?

Jiao is beautiful and impressive.

Of course I'd be happy to join.

But

for personal reasons,

I have to enter Wuyue Court.

Wuyue Court?

By the way,

if those old men at Wuyue Court don't take you,

Wanxian Sect will always welcome you.

Thank you, Mr. Shen.

Mr. Shen,

please go inside for tea.

Wuyue Court's people are here!

Let's go.

Let's go take a look.

[Wuyue Court]

[Guangwei, Wuyue Court]

I'm Jiang Lifei. I plead to seek entry into Wuyue Court!

You're not much of a talent.

Wuyue Court is not for you.

I'm Lei Xiuyuan. Greetings.

Lei Xiuyuan,

your Metal Spirit Root is unusually rigid and unyielding.

Xingzheng Hall's techniques are mostly domineering

and would suit you better.

But the way of the world dictates

that the rigid breaks first.

Sects like Dizang and Lantian aren't worth mentioning.

Only Wuyue Court's techniques

balance rigidity with flexibility. And that is what lasts.

Would you like to join Wuyue Court?

Yes.

But

I want to bring Jiang Lifei with me.

Jiang Lifei.

What sets you apart?

I'm hardworking,

sharp,

quick-witted,

respectful and caring, and resilient!

I also have

evil-warding beads from Immortal Dongyang.

And this jade cicada from Qin.

I despise nepotism more than anything.

Wuyue Court will not take you!

[The Eternal Fragrance]

[Adapted from Shisilang's novel, The Eternal Fragrance]

♪I trade all the mortal world's splendor♪

♪For a fleeting moment with you♪

♪Our fates intertwined, embracing yet fighting♪

♪The hardest bond to balance♪

♪Obsessed and struggling, a thousand thoughts arise♪

♪Love sprouts again in this lifetime♪

♪No calamity can rival the lingering thread of a fragrance♪

♪With you, through mountains falling and seas turning to sand♪

♪Withered branches burst into bloom♪

♪Hand in hand on the Naihe Bridge♪

♪Past the pagoda, in fine robes on galloping horses♪

♪Always, at the very end of obsession♪

♪Comes that one moment of softness♪

♪Betrayed by all, I still reign supreme♪

♪With you, we melt into mist and haze♪

♪I trade the highest heaven and endless clouds♪

♪For a fleeting moment with you♪

♪Pierced by countless arrows, pain and illness pile on♪

♪Yet I remain silent♪

♪Deep love and long yearning, a kiss falls into a dream♪

♪In the distant night, bitterness blooms♪

♪The grand chapter is rewritten, startling the whole world♪

♪With you, through mountains falling and seas turning to sand♪

♪Withered branches burst into bloom♪

♪Hand in hand on the Naihe Bridge♪

♪Past the pagoda, in fine robes on galloping horses♪

♪Always, at the very end of obsession♪

♪Comes that one moment of softness♪

♪Betrayed by all, I still reign supreme♪

♪If the seal can't be broken, then let it go♪

♪Where the heart finds peace, there is home♪

♪Side by side, we fly through seas of clouds♪

♪Break through the waves; the heart's ocean knows no shore♪

♪Always, at the very end of fate♪

♪Comes that one moment of defiance♪

♪In the human world or above, like flowing water♪

♪And falling petals♪