1 00:01:27,840 --> 00:01:30,960 ADAPTED FROM BAI LU CHENG SHUANG'S LOVE IN THE CLOUDS 2 00:02:04,680 --> 00:02:05,520 Ming Yi. 3 00:02:06,160 --> 00:02:07,400 Are you all right? 4 00:02:07,480 --> 00:02:09,080 Does this ring a bell? 5 00:02:09,680 --> 00:02:10,919 Tumi Pagoda Gaol. 6 00:02:11,880 --> 00:02:15,520 There's no escaping from this artifact once you're inside. 7 00:02:16,120 --> 00:02:19,360 You told me you'd destroy it after you took it away. 8 00:02:20,040 --> 00:02:23,440 You said Yaoguang Mountain despised all artifacts. 9 00:02:24,800 --> 00:02:27,360 And now you're using one to imprison me? 10 00:02:27,440 --> 00:02:33,080 Some artifacts can be used to protect Yaoguang Mountain. 11 00:02:33,160 --> 00:02:35,640 Given that I served you as a child for 20 years 12 00:02:36,400 --> 00:02:39,200 and that I won you the Qingyun tournament for seven consecutive years, 13 00:02:39,280 --> 00:02:42,240 please spare my father. 14 00:02:42,320 --> 00:02:44,960 I will assume full responsibility. 15 00:02:45,040 --> 00:02:48,680 Everything I do is for Yaoguang Mountain. 16 00:02:49,720 --> 00:02:52,840 It is a difficult decision, but it must be made. 17 00:02:55,080 --> 00:02:58,840 You made this artifact. You know you can't escape from it. 18 00:03:09,400 --> 00:03:10,880 No! 19 00:03:10,960 --> 00:03:12,600 Ji Bozai. Don't come in! 20 00:03:15,160 --> 00:03:18,240 It's too dangerous. Why did you come in? 21 00:03:20,080 --> 00:03:21,840 Your Lordship already has a plan in mind. 22 00:03:21,920 --> 00:03:23,120 It is not my place to say more. 23 00:03:23,720 --> 00:03:25,040 But please remember this: 24 00:03:25,120 --> 00:03:27,080 no matter what happens, you must not open the Spirit Well 25 00:03:27,160 --> 00:03:29,400 until your spiritual power is fully restored. 26 00:03:29,480 --> 00:03:32,800 Otherwise, you might really suffer a relapse. 27 00:03:40,360 --> 00:03:41,480 Ji Bozai! 28 00:03:47,800 --> 00:03:48,640 Ji Bozai, you! 29 00:03:55,960 --> 00:03:57,040 Ming Yi. 30 00:03:59,440 --> 00:04:00,280 Father. 31 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:03,760 I'm glad you're… 32 00:04:03,840 --> 00:04:04,960 Father. 33 00:04:05,040 --> 00:04:05,960 Father. 34 00:04:07,760 --> 00:04:08,720 Father. 35 00:04:14,440 --> 00:04:15,320 Ji Bozai. 36 00:04:18,600 --> 00:04:21,279 He merely passed out. He will wake up soon. 37 00:04:21,880 --> 00:04:22,920 Thank you. 38 00:04:23,440 --> 00:04:24,760 I have the Spirit Well. 39 00:04:25,440 --> 00:04:26,800 Saving you is just a simple favor. 40 00:04:29,120 --> 00:04:31,760 You stopped Ming Xin's conferment ceremony for me. 41 00:04:32,480 --> 00:04:35,480 In a way, you helped me get back what is rightfully mine. 42 00:04:36,680 --> 00:04:38,080 We don't owe each other anymore. 43 00:04:40,480 --> 00:04:43,320 I still owe you an apology. 44 00:04:43,400 --> 00:04:47,160 I know there's no way I can compensate you for what they did. 45 00:04:48,400 --> 00:04:50,400 It has nothing to do with you anyway. 46 00:04:51,440 --> 00:04:53,760 I cannot hold it against you. 47 00:04:53,840 --> 00:04:54,960 It's… 48 00:04:56,560 --> 00:04:58,600 It's such a cruel joke. 49 00:05:00,920 --> 00:05:04,720 I risked everything to avenge 50 00:05:06,440 --> 00:05:08,000 the woman who saved me. 51 00:05:09,000 --> 00:05:11,120 But she was the one who abandoned me 52 00:05:11,960 --> 00:05:13,880 and let me rot in prison. 53 00:05:29,120 --> 00:05:30,520 You know very well 54 00:05:31,960 --> 00:05:33,280 that I don't resent you for it. 55 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:37,000 But you should also know 56 00:05:39,920 --> 00:05:41,080 that when I see you, 57 00:05:42,680 --> 00:05:44,920 I'll be reminded 58 00:05:46,280 --> 00:05:48,080 of how bitter 59 00:05:49,560 --> 00:05:51,240 and asinine the irony 60 00:05:52,160 --> 00:05:53,280 of the past. 61 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:57,840 I enjoyed the comfort that was supposed to be yours. 62 00:05:57,920 --> 00:06:00,800 You went to the Sunken Abyss because of me. 63 00:06:01,640 --> 00:06:05,120 Fairy Bo hurt you because of me. 64 00:06:09,400 --> 00:06:11,640 I will do anything I can 65 00:06:11,720 --> 00:06:15,400 just to take the pain away from you. 66 00:06:16,600 --> 00:06:17,440 You can do one thing. 67 00:06:30,800 --> 00:06:32,920 The match made in heaven! 68 00:06:33,000 --> 00:06:34,920 The match made in heaven! 69 00:06:35,000 --> 00:06:36,360 Why did you return? 70 00:06:36,440 --> 00:06:38,160 Why did you return? 71 00:06:46,760 --> 00:06:48,480 JI BOZAI, MING YI 72 00:06:51,720 --> 00:06:52,640 Ji Bozai. 73 00:06:58,320 --> 00:07:02,880 You took the heavenly punishment just to carve her name here. 74 00:07:02,960 --> 00:07:05,200 Why are you doing this to her? 75 00:08:04,120 --> 00:08:05,920 What you can do for me 76 00:08:07,200 --> 00:08:09,120 is to leave Yaoguang Mountain 77 00:08:10,120 --> 00:08:12,440 and never appear before me again. 78 00:08:13,400 --> 00:08:14,800 Go far away. 79 00:08:16,160 --> 00:08:18,160 Away from where my eyes can reach. 80 00:08:19,760 --> 00:08:21,160 And live in peace. 81 00:09:29,480 --> 00:09:30,320 My Lord. 82 00:09:33,840 --> 00:09:34,760 My Lord! 83 00:09:41,680 --> 00:09:43,760 Why has the Heavenly Grief returned? 84 00:09:45,320 --> 00:09:47,160 Did you use the Spirit Well? 85 00:09:51,880 --> 00:09:54,720 Do you know that someone in your state 86 00:09:54,800 --> 00:09:57,280 will die from ruptured spiritual veins? 87 00:09:57,360 --> 00:09:59,240 You don't have the luxury of time 88 00:09:59,320 --> 00:10:01,120 for the petals of Grief Blossom to wilt one by one. 89 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:09,520 Buxiu, do you still remember 90 00:10:10,440 --> 00:10:12,280 the portrait that burned itself? 91 00:10:22,120 --> 00:10:25,680 After it self-immolated, a new portrait appeared. 92 00:10:25,760 --> 00:10:28,800 I destroyed the heart imprint that day 93 00:10:28,880 --> 00:10:31,120 so that Ming Yi wouldn't see it. 94 00:10:32,520 --> 00:10:33,400 My Lord. 95 00:10:34,160 --> 00:10:36,160 But you saw the portrait. 96 00:10:40,080 --> 00:10:43,640 Do not tell Ming Yi. 97 00:11:03,680 --> 00:11:07,160 After Master came back, she became rather distraught. 98 00:11:08,680 --> 00:11:12,560 Did Immortal Ji and she… 99 00:11:12,640 --> 00:11:15,560 You're a kid. Don't be nosy. 100 00:11:15,640 --> 00:11:17,880 But that must be the reason. 101 00:11:17,960 --> 00:11:20,280 I'm a kid, not a stupid kid. 102 00:11:21,120 --> 00:11:22,280 Not so loud. 103 00:11:24,440 --> 00:11:25,600 Ming Yi. 104 00:11:31,080 --> 00:11:31,920 Ming Yi. 105 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:34,400 Did Ji Bozai join Yaoguang Mountain for real? 106 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:37,720 People are demanding an explanation outside the academy. 107 00:11:38,440 --> 00:11:42,320 I have faith in Ji Bozai, but the rumor is festering. 108 00:11:42,400 --> 00:11:44,720 I need to reassure everyone. 109 00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:51,800 -Ming Yi, your hand… -I must tell you all something. 110 00:11:58,600 --> 00:12:01,000 Actually, I am Ming Xian. 111 00:12:20,320 --> 00:12:22,960 My dear son is finally back in Yaoguang Mountain. 112 00:12:28,480 --> 00:12:30,920 Your Majesty, no need to act like a benevolent father. 113 00:12:31,640 --> 00:12:33,520 Ming Xian was your son for 20 years, 114 00:12:34,120 --> 00:12:37,800 yet you discarded him after he lost the Qingyun Tournament once. 115 00:12:38,320 --> 00:12:41,040 And I'm a son who just came back. 116 00:12:41,560 --> 00:12:44,200 I came to negotiate with you. 117 00:12:46,600 --> 00:12:50,200 I fail as a father. 118 00:12:50,280 --> 00:12:52,960 The two previous crown princes were incompetent, 119 00:12:53,040 --> 00:12:56,120 and the one before me wants to negotiate with me. 120 00:12:56,200 --> 00:12:58,520 You don't care who your real son is. 121 00:12:59,800 --> 00:13:03,320 You just want someone who can make Yaoguang Mountain stronger. 122 00:13:04,880 --> 00:13:06,280 As expected of someone carrying my bloodline. 123 00:13:08,480 --> 00:13:09,320 Yes. 124 00:13:10,880 --> 00:13:12,760 Who Ming Xian is doesn't matter. 125 00:13:13,560 --> 00:13:18,040 What I want is a warrior who can win in the Qingyun Tournament 126 00:13:18,680 --> 00:13:21,120 and a crown prince who commands the people's respect. 127 00:13:23,280 --> 00:13:27,960 I'm doing this for the prosperity of Yaoguang Mountain. 128 00:13:29,240 --> 00:13:30,120 Speak. 129 00:13:30,720 --> 00:13:35,360 What can I offer to convince you to be the crown prince? 130 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:38,200 One, I will join the warrior ranks. 131 00:13:38,760 --> 00:13:40,720 I will command all warriors. 132 00:13:40,800 --> 00:13:43,320 Sure. That is rightfully yours anyway. 133 00:13:43,400 --> 00:13:46,360 Two, the Empress, Jing Shu, shall live. 134 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:48,160 Granted. 135 00:13:49,720 --> 00:13:51,520 She is my first wife. 136 00:13:52,160 --> 00:13:54,280 I promise that she will be cared for. 137 00:13:54,360 --> 00:13:55,480 Three, 138 00:13:56,880 --> 00:13:59,800 forget past grudges with Jixing Abyss. 139 00:14:00,480 --> 00:14:04,400 Do not hunt down anything or anyone with no relevance. 140 00:14:05,360 --> 00:14:07,240 Are you doing this for Ming Xian? 141 00:14:07,320 --> 00:14:11,240 Like I said, it's time to turn the page. 142 00:14:11,320 --> 00:14:12,720 Let it go now, Your Majesty. 143 00:14:20,040 --> 00:14:23,760 So Ji Bozai and I were swapped at birth. 144 00:14:23,840 --> 00:14:24,840 My birth mother 145 00:14:24,920 --> 00:14:26,960 is a descendant of the Bo clan in Zhangwei Mountain of Jixing Abyss. 146 00:14:28,080 --> 00:14:31,920 In a sense, you can say I'm from Jixing Abyss too. 147 00:14:36,120 --> 00:14:40,280 Lord Chengyun committed a crime, so he cannot be the heir apparent. 148 00:14:41,040 --> 00:14:43,960 Yaoguang Mountain now needs a new crown prince to appease everyone. 149 00:14:45,200 --> 00:14:46,480 But knowing him, 150 00:14:47,120 --> 00:14:50,840 he won't even bat an eye even if someone hands him Yaoguang Mountain for free. 151 00:14:52,360 --> 00:14:56,200 I'm guessing that with us in Jixing Abyss, and him in Yaoguang Mountain, 152 00:14:56,800 --> 00:14:59,720 we have the power of two realms against Zhushui Spiritual State. 153 00:15:00,360 --> 00:15:03,240 And perhaps he wants to be cautious so he didn't tell us about his plan. 154 00:15:12,040 --> 00:15:13,960 -Look. -What does it say? 155 00:15:16,160 --> 00:15:18,880 The Emperor of Yaoguang hereby declares to all Six Realms 156 00:15:18,960 --> 00:15:20,640 that Ming Xin, Lord Chengyun, 157 00:15:20,720 --> 00:15:24,760 defied the law and will be deposedf. 158 00:15:24,840 --> 00:15:27,680 The Emperor's eldest son, Ji Bozai, shall be the crown prince 159 00:15:27,760 --> 00:15:29,640 to restore law and order. 160 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:31,240 -He is the crown prince? Impossible. -I can't believe it. 161 00:15:31,320 --> 00:15:34,040 There's no way Ji Bozai is the emperor's son. 162 00:15:34,120 --> 00:15:36,520 Can you believe it? It's like a joke. 163 00:15:36,600 --> 00:15:37,520 Ming Xin should abdicate. 164 00:15:37,600 --> 00:15:38,720 But Ji Bozai cannot be the crown prince either. 165 00:15:38,800 --> 00:15:39,640 -Is this true? -Let's go. 166 00:15:39,720 --> 00:15:40,560 Let's ask the authority. 167 00:15:40,640 --> 00:15:42,680 How come Ji Bozai is the son of the Emperor of Yaoguang? 168 00:15:42,760 --> 00:15:44,120 -What about Ming Xian? -Exactly. 169 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:46,000 They didn't mention Ming Xian. 170 00:15:52,200 --> 00:15:53,520 He must be punished. 171 00:15:53,600 --> 00:15:55,240 Yes, Your Majesty. 172 00:15:55,320 --> 00:15:57,480 -You must be decisive. -He cannot get away with it. 173 00:15:58,240 --> 00:15:59,920 -Exactly. -This is not right. 174 00:16:03,160 --> 00:16:05,400 -Your Majesty. -I urge you to make the decision 175 00:16:05,480 --> 00:16:06,760 to hunt down Ji Bozai! 176 00:16:06,840 --> 00:16:08,840 This is urgent, Your Majesty. Do not dally! 177 00:16:08,920 --> 00:16:10,440 This is from Immortal Tai. 178 00:16:11,480 --> 00:16:13,720 Ji Bozai sided with Yaoguang Mountain 179 00:16:13,800 --> 00:16:17,080 and should be stripped of his title and hunted down. 180 00:16:19,360 --> 00:16:21,480 MEMORIAL 181 00:16:23,040 --> 00:16:24,560 This is from Immortal Lun'an. 182 00:16:24,640 --> 00:16:27,920 Ji Bozai infiltrated Jixing Abyss and colluded with our enemy. 183 00:16:28,520 --> 00:16:29,800 He committed a great crime. 184 00:16:30,320 --> 00:16:34,080 Our warriors must be gathered to hunt him down. 185 00:16:39,440 --> 00:16:41,280 This is from Immortal He. 186 00:16:50,520 --> 00:16:51,720 Enough. 187 00:16:52,440 --> 00:16:54,560 They are all probably asking me to hunt Ji Bozai down. 188 00:16:58,440 --> 00:16:59,920 In Mingshi Hall today, 189 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:03,200 the immortals have already questioned Her Majesty 190 00:17:04,960 --> 00:17:06,079 about Ji Bozai. 191 00:17:06,800 --> 00:17:08,640 Can you believe it? 192 00:17:08,720 --> 00:17:09,640 Has it not crossed their minds 193 00:17:09,720 --> 00:17:12,319 that Ji Bozai was the one who defeated Ming Xian in the tournament 194 00:17:12,400 --> 00:17:14,760 and won the Blessed Rain for Jixing Abyss? 195 00:17:14,839 --> 00:17:18,359 If Ji Bozai was working with Yaoguang Mountain, 196 00:17:19,319 --> 00:17:21,280 why would he win in the tournament? 197 00:17:22,760 --> 00:17:26,319 Being a warrior in Jixing Abyss and being a crown prince in Yaoguang Mountain 198 00:17:27,319 --> 00:17:29,040 are two different things. 199 00:17:33,880 --> 00:17:35,920 They don't know Ji Bozai. 200 00:17:36,440 --> 00:17:38,160 They only view him as Jixing Abyss's weapon. 201 00:17:38,760 --> 00:17:40,720 Now that they know 202 00:17:40,800 --> 00:17:42,720 Ji Bozai is the crown prince of Yaoguang Mountain, 203 00:17:43,320 --> 00:17:47,520 the citizens fear that this weapon 204 00:17:47,600 --> 00:17:49,160 will be directed at them. 205 00:17:50,200 --> 00:17:51,280 It is understandable. 206 00:17:53,440 --> 00:17:54,520 Right. 207 00:17:56,800 --> 00:18:01,200 And as the Empress, I have the duty to reassure my subjects. 208 00:18:03,720 --> 00:18:06,680 So Tianji, what will you do now? 209 00:18:07,360 --> 00:18:09,280 The memorials are piling up. 210 00:18:10,240 --> 00:18:15,320 Your Majesty, I believe you know what decision you should make. 211 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:21,680 What does this mean? 212 00:18:22,680 --> 00:18:24,720 Why are you nodding your head? 213 00:18:25,920 --> 00:18:26,960 Do you get it? 214 00:18:29,000 --> 00:18:30,400 Even though I'm clueless, 215 00:18:31,240 --> 00:18:37,080 I believe Her Majesty will make the decision that benefits Jixing Abyss. 216 00:18:40,640 --> 00:18:41,560 SHOUHUA ACADEMY HAS STRIPPED 217 00:18:41,640 --> 00:18:43,240 Stripped? Ji Bozai? 218 00:18:43,320 --> 00:18:45,200 Look at what he did. 219 00:18:45,880 --> 00:18:46,720 This is… 220 00:18:46,800 --> 00:18:47,800 -What is going on? -This is not right. 221 00:18:47,880 --> 00:18:50,520 -Ji Bozai betrayed us. -He is a traitor. 222 00:18:50,600 --> 00:18:51,920 -Exactly. -The way I see it… 223 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,320 Traitor! 224 00:18:53,400 --> 00:18:54,240 Yes! 225 00:18:54,320 --> 00:18:55,360 Madam Ying is right. 226 00:18:55,440 --> 00:18:57,120 He is a traitor. 227 00:18:57,200 --> 00:18:58,040 SHOUHUA ACADEMY HAS STRIPPED JI BOZAI 228 00:18:58,120 --> 00:18:59,360 OF HIS TITLES AS A WARRIOR AND AN HONORARY WARRIOR 229 00:19:14,200 --> 00:19:15,400 What are you doing? 230 00:19:16,240 --> 00:19:17,440 Your Highness. 231 00:19:18,200 --> 00:19:21,320 No need to address me so. Just call me Immortal Ji. 232 00:19:24,120 --> 00:19:25,320 Immortal Ji. 233 00:19:25,400 --> 00:19:28,280 The youngest crown prince carved these words on the wall. 234 00:19:28,360 --> 00:19:31,600 His Majesty asked us to erase them with our power. 235 00:19:31,680 --> 00:19:33,160 But we… 236 00:19:34,880 --> 00:19:36,200 They can stay. 237 00:19:36,280 --> 00:19:38,800 If His Majesty asks why, tell him I said so. 238 00:19:39,920 --> 00:19:40,760 Yes. 239 00:20:07,320 --> 00:20:11,920 MING XIAN IS THE BEST 240 00:20:53,000 --> 00:20:54,760 So you're the companion beast that comes from my spiritual power? 241 00:20:55,840 --> 00:20:57,720 I knew you'd be a cat. 242 00:20:57,800 --> 00:20:59,120 I love cats the most. 243 00:21:00,720 --> 00:21:03,680 I spent twenty-seven spirit stones to buy you food. 244 00:21:03,760 --> 00:21:05,400 I shall call you Twenty-Seven then. 245 00:21:09,200 --> 00:21:10,440 Do you like your name? 246 00:21:10,520 --> 00:21:12,280 You look like you like it. 247 00:21:19,720 --> 00:21:21,080 Twenty-Seven. 248 00:21:22,560 --> 00:21:24,160 Twenty-Seven. 249 00:21:38,160 --> 00:21:39,480 JI BOZAI, THE TRAITOR, PROTECT JIXING ABYSS 250 00:21:39,560 --> 00:21:40,560 Look. 251 00:21:44,920 --> 00:21:46,400 Steady. 252 00:21:46,480 --> 00:21:47,800 Yes. Careful. 253 00:21:51,720 --> 00:21:52,800 Safe travels. 254 00:22:52,360 --> 00:22:55,960 The Shouhua Academy in Jixing Abyss has removed Your Lordship's name. 255 00:22:59,320 --> 00:23:02,800 Posters urging for your head are everywhere in Jixing Abyss. 256 00:23:02,880 --> 00:23:04,800 They think you are a traitor. 257 00:23:04,880 --> 00:23:07,040 Tianji is the Empress. 258 00:23:07,120 --> 00:23:08,560 She must take care of their feelings. 259 00:23:09,520 --> 00:23:11,400 If she takes my side now, 260 00:23:11,480 --> 00:23:14,480 no one in Shouhua Academy can train in peace. 261 00:23:14,560 --> 00:23:18,080 Your allies like Yan Xiao and Meng Yangqiu 262 00:23:18,160 --> 00:23:19,240 also did not come to your defense. 263 00:23:21,160 --> 00:23:22,120 So what? 264 00:23:24,680 --> 00:23:29,000 But Ming Yi went everywhere in Jixing Abyss 265 00:23:29,600 --> 00:23:32,800 to take down banners and portraits hurling insults at you. 266 00:23:48,160 --> 00:23:51,760 By my calculations, that cat should return soon. 267 00:23:52,360 --> 00:23:53,920 He will keep Ming Yi company. 268 00:24:39,360 --> 00:24:40,360 Ming Yi! 269 00:24:44,720 --> 00:24:45,760 Ming Yi. 270 00:24:48,040 --> 00:24:49,160 Twenty-Seven. 271 00:24:49,240 --> 00:24:50,160 Twenty-Seven. 272 00:24:52,120 --> 00:24:53,320 You're back. 273 00:24:54,320 --> 00:24:57,600 You're finally back. 274 00:24:59,240 --> 00:25:02,400 And everything… Everything about you is fine. 275 00:25:02,480 --> 00:25:03,760 Twenty-Seven. 276 00:25:04,840 --> 00:25:08,000 I missed you so much. 277 00:25:08,080 --> 00:25:09,480 I knew it. 278 00:25:10,160 --> 00:25:12,400 I knew you'd return. 279 00:25:13,640 --> 00:25:16,040 I'm sorry, Twenty-Seven. 280 00:25:16,720 --> 00:25:19,080 I failed to protect you. I… 281 00:25:22,080 --> 00:25:23,080 It's all right. 282 00:25:24,240 --> 00:25:25,160 It's all right. 283 00:25:30,120 --> 00:25:32,920 Come. I was waiting for you to come back. 284 00:25:33,440 --> 00:25:35,880 I was waiting and waiting. And finally, you came back. 285 00:25:35,960 --> 00:25:37,000 Come. 286 00:25:37,080 --> 00:25:39,200 Eat anything you want. 287 00:25:39,280 --> 00:25:40,440 But not in excess. 288 00:25:40,520 --> 00:25:43,280 Even if you shed your fur on the bed, you're still welcome on it. 289 00:25:44,320 --> 00:25:46,600 Welcome home, Twenty-Seven. 290 00:25:47,880 --> 00:25:48,720 We have enough. 291 00:25:48,800 --> 00:25:51,440 You can climb anywhere you want. 292 00:25:51,520 --> 00:25:52,920 Is this home? 293 00:25:55,040 --> 00:25:57,280 Home is where your family is. 294 00:26:00,360 --> 00:26:01,440 What fur is this? 295 00:26:02,040 --> 00:26:03,560 It's not white or blond. 296 00:26:03,640 --> 00:26:04,760 How come it's this color? 297 00:26:05,360 --> 00:26:09,800 Ming Yi, all this time, my divine consciousness was in the bell. 298 00:26:11,040 --> 00:26:12,560 I could hear everything, 299 00:26:13,680 --> 00:26:16,640 including what happened to you recently and Ji Bozai. 300 00:26:18,040 --> 00:26:18,960 You… 301 00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:21,840 Twenty-Seven. 302 00:26:22,440 --> 00:26:26,680 Ji Bozai will not betray Jixing Abyss and side with Yaoguang Mountain. 303 00:26:31,040 --> 00:26:32,720 What do you think? Not spicy, right? 304 00:26:33,880 --> 00:26:35,160 You heard everything? 305 00:26:35,760 --> 00:26:38,200 -How long have you kept this dried fish? -What? It's fresh. 306 00:26:38,280 --> 00:26:39,960 -It's stale. -Then don't eat it. 307 00:26:40,040 --> 00:26:41,880 How can you stop me from eating after I've eaten half of it? 308 00:26:44,760 --> 00:26:46,600 Master She is convalescing in Wugui Sea. 309 00:26:46,680 --> 00:26:47,760 Don't worry about him. 310 00:26:47,840 --> 00:26:49,120 No one knows he's here. 311 00:26:49,200 --> 00:26:50,520 Thank you, Granny Xun. 312 00:26:51,280 --> 00:26:55,680 By the way, His Lordship wrote back and said he knew what he was doing. 313 00:26:56,600 --> 00:26:58,360 He told me not to worry. 314 00:26:58,960 --> 00:27:00,400 But His Lordship always leaves the bad news out. 315 00:27:00,480 --> 00:27:01,680 How can I not be worried about him? 316 00:27:04,400 --> 00:27:08,120 I overlooked this and forgot to brief you in advance. 317 00:27:09,000 --> 00:27:11,400 Everyone is saying His Lordship is a traitor outside. 318 00:27:11,480 --> 00:27:13,920 Of course, I don't believe those idiots. 319 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:16,320 His Lordship risks his life for Jixing Abyss. 320 00:27:16,400 --> 00:27:18,000 We all saw that. 321 00:27:19,040 --> 00:27:23,240 But how can the Empress be so gullible and trust those fake rumors? 322 00:27:23,320 --> 00:27:25,120 She even put up a notice in the Parade Bureau 323 00:27:25,200 --> 00:27:27,520 to strip His Lordship of his titles as the warrior and the honorary warrior. 324 00:27:27,600 --> 00:27:28,480 Her decision is… 325 00:27:28,560 --> 00:27:30,600 is very disheartening. 326 00:27:31,520 --> 00:27:35,720 Ji Bozai has now joined the warrior ranks of Yaoguang Mountain. 327 00:27:36,320 --> 00:27:41,000 As the Empress, Tianji has to reassure everyone in Jixing Abyss. 328 00:27:42,400 --> 00:27:46,200 If Ji Bozai were in Tianji's shoes, 329 00:27:46,280 --> 00:27:47,960 he would have done the same. 330 00:27:50,840 --> 00:27:53,560 I understand the burden on Her Majesty's shoulders. 331 00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:56,160 But this is a cruel joke. 332 00:27:56,240 --> 00:27:58,920 I feel bad for you and him, who are supposed to be together. 333 00:27:59,720 --> 00:28:01,960 What will become of you and him? 334 00:28:02,600 --> 00:28:04,040 Who knows what the future holds? 335 00:28:04,120 --> 00:28:08,800 But right now, exposing what the Emperor of Zhushui did 336 00:28:08,880 --> 00:28:10,840 is what he and I want to do. 337 00:28:10,920 --> 00:28:13,040 We will persevere. 338 00:28:14,280 --> 00:28:18,520 Ji Bozai wants to bring peace to the Six Realms. 339 00:28:18,600 --> 00:28:20,280 He is determined. That won't change. 340 00:28:21,520 --> 00:28:22,640 I believe in him. 341 00:28:27,440 --> 00:28:28,560 I see. 342 00:28:29,920 --> 00:28:32,960 I will look after His Lordship's home in Wugui Sea. 343 00:28:36,720 --> 00:28:38,120 Thank you, Granny Xun. 344 00:28:38,200 --> 00:28:39,840 It's a new recipe. 345 00:28:39,920 --> 00:28:41,760 You made this? 346 00:28:41,840 --> 00:28:43,880 -Let me smell it. -It'll cool you down. 347 00:28:44,480 --> 00:28:46,160 It smells amazing. 348 00:28:46,240 --> 00:28:47,960 -Let me take a bite. -Do you like it? 349 00:28:49,160 --> 00:28:50,800 It has six flowers in it. 350 00:29:00,320 --> 00:29:01,160 A minimum of four warriors 351 00:29:01,240 --> 00:29:03,760 is required to take part in the Qingyun Tournament. 352 00:29:04,600 --> 00:29:05,960 Now that Ji Bozai has joined the rival realm, 353 00:29:06,040 --> 00:29:08,080 we won't even have four warriors. 354 00:29:09,080 --> 00:29:10,880 How are we supposed to scout out the tournament arena now? 355 00:29:10,960 --> 00:29:13,320 What about promoting one from the shortlisted candidates? 356 00:29:14,240 --> 00:29:15,640 Worry not. 357 00:29:21,880 --> 00:29:25,480 I've told them that we would gather enough warriors before the tournament. 358 00:29:26,680 --> 00:29:29,040 Therefore, they won't disqualify us for now. 359 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:32,280 Furthermore, Ming Yi also agreed 360 00:29:32,880 --> 00:29:34,840 to scout with us as a Forger 361 00:29:35,480 --> 00:29:37,080 representing the Shouhua Academy. 362 00:29:37,160 --> 00:29:38,400 Great! 363 00:29:43,040 --> 00:29:44,920 If other immortals raise dissenting opinions, 364 00:29:45,000 --> 00:29:47,480 don't worry or be affected by them. 365 00:29:48,480 --> 00:29:50,120 I'll handle them for you. 366 00:29:51,920 --> 00:29:53,040 Great! 367 00:29:54,560 --> 00:29:55,760 Great! 368 00:29:56,640 --> 00:29:58,640 It's on. 369 00:29:58,720 --> 00:30:00,120 I didn't know 370 00:30:00,200 --> 00:30:04,000 that you could use a fire-igniting artifact for barbecue purposes. 371 00:30:06,080 --> 00:30:09,960 Only a genius like me can come up with such a great idea. 372 00:30:10,680 --> 00:30:12,760 Right. This is almost burned. 373 00:30:12,840 --> 00:30:13,920 Eat some, Twenty-Seven. 374 00:30:20,360 --> 00:30:22,120 Yan Xiao. Eat with us. 375 00:30:22,720 --> 00:30:23,920 You can train later! 376 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:44,560 This seems like the right time to tell you that you should rest. 377 00:30:46,520 --> 00:30:48,560 -But? -But… 378 00:30:51,240 --> 00:30:53,480 the two-realm tournament is about to begin. 379 00:30:53,560 --> 00:30:54,760 We should all train harder. 380 00:30:56,560 --> 00:30:58,920 Therefore, I brought you an ointment. 381 00:31:08,680 --> 00:31:09,760 Do you feel better now? 382 00:31:11,160 --> 00:31:12,360 Yes. 383 00:31:28,840 --> 00:31:32,400 Meng, you are smiling. 384 00:31:35,040 --> 00:31:35,920 Do not laugh at me. 385 00:31:36,480 --> 00:31:37,440 Truth be told, 386 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:40,960 I like them this way. 387 00:31:42,160 --> 00:31:43,760 I like Tianji. 388 00:31:43,840 --> 00:31:45,080 I like her a lot. 389 00:31:45,840 --> 00:31:47,360 Even now. 390 00:31:48,400 --> 00:31:49,800 But my feelings toward her 391 00:31:50,800 --> 00:31:53,000 are that I just want her to be happy. 392 00:31:56,440 --> 00:31:57,400 Meng. 393 00:31:58,840 --> 00:31:59,720 I salute you. 394 00:32:00,800 --> 00:32:02,320 Do not steal my sweet potato. 395 00:32:04,440 --> 00:32:06,720 When we were in Yaoguang Mountain, 396 00:32:07,520 --> 00:32:09,360 we had to abide by strict rules. 397 00:32:09,440 --> 00:32:12,000 The juniors had to serve the seniors. 398 00:32:12,080 --> 00:32:15,280 And even among peers, the strong would bully the weak. 399 00:32:15,360 --> 00:32:19,760 Back then, I dreamed of meeting a trustworthy ally. 400 00:32:19,840 --> 00:32:21,160 And to my surprise, 401 00:32:21,240 --> 00:32:26,080 I found people whom I can fall back on in Jixing Abyss. 402 00:32:36,160 --> 00:32:37,800 All participants, 403 00:32:37,880 --> 00:32:42,560 following the order set down by the previous Qingyun Tournament, 404 00:32:42,640 --> 00:32:46,880 you may now enter the Zhuojin Tower to inspect the arena. 405 00:32:47,520 --> 00:32:49,400 Without Ji Bozai, I highly doubt Jixing Abyss 406 00:32:49,480 --> 00:32:52,560 can send in any competent immortal at all. 407 00:32:53,560 --> 00:32:57,160 So not only do they have an empress, they also have a female warrior now. 408 00:32:58,280 --> 00:32:59,120 What? 409 00:32:59,200 --> 00:33:01,320 Are you trying to lose again for the next seven years? 410 00:33:01,840 --> 00:33:03,480 Can't expect anything decent from your foul mouth. 411 00:33:04,240 --> 00:33:08,120 I see you spent most of your time sharpening your tongue, not your blade. 412 00:33:08,200 --> 00:33:10,880 If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all. 413 00:33:10,960 --> 00:33:15,240 Warriors of Yaoguang Mountain, please enter. 414 00:33:23,040 --> 00:33:24,280 Immortal… 415 00:33:27,800 --> 00:33:29,800 Long time no see, Immortal Ji. 416 00:33:31,080 --> 00:33:33,840 Alas, we are now competing against one another. 417 00:33:34,880 --> 00:33:37,800 Indeed. We now represent different realms. 418 00:33:40,240 --> 00:33:42,280 -See you in the arena. -See you. 419 00:34:00,960 --> 00:34:02,000 What? 420 00:34:02,080 --> 00:34:03,480 -What is going on? -Where did she go? 421 00:34:03,560 --> 00:34:04,720 -What's going on? -It's so sudden. 422 00:34:20,880 --> 00:34:22,960 I'm in the secret chamber of Dragon Carp Terrace. 423 00:34:24,440 --> 00:34:27,360 Did you truly believe you could kill me after you kidnapped me here 424 00:34:27,440 --> 00:34:29,000 with your spell? 425 00:34:29,639 --> 00:34:32,400 The Ultimate Punishment hasn't taught you anything, it seems. 426 00:34:32,480 --> 00:34:33,520 You're as foolish as ever. 427 00:34:36,719 --> 00:34:37,800 Oh, really? 428 00:34:38,960 --> 00:34:40,199 Look closely. 429 00:34:41,440 --> 00:34:43,480 Ming Yi, can I keep this hairpin as memorabilia? 430 00:34:44,080 --> 00:34:45,120 It's my… 431 00:34:48,040 --> 00:34:51,760 Situ Ling used his heart's blood to save you. 432 00:34:51,840 --> 00:34:55,840 Perhaps you ought to return the favor to your savior. 433 00:35:01,120 --> 00:35:02,560 I don't believe you. 434 00:35:02,640 --> 00:35:06,240 And even if you did capture him, I can kill you now before rescuing him. 435 00:35:10,080 --> 00:35:10,960 Ming Xian. 436 00:35:13,880 --> 00:35:15,920 Ming Yi. Run. 437 00:35:16,560 --> 00:35:17,400 Don't worry about me. 438 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:20,840 Ming Xian, with one snap of my finger, 439 00:35:20,920 --> 00:35:22,640 I can suffocate him. 440 00:35:22,720 --> 00:35:24,520 Try me if you dare. 441 00:35:24,600 --> 00:35:25,440 And this time, 442 00:35:26,520 --> 00:35:28,600 I will kill him 443 00:35:29,800 --> 00:35:31,200 before you make a move. 444 00:35:32,840 --> 00:35:35,640 Run, Ming Yi. 445 00:35:38,280 --> 00:35:39,120 What do you want? 446 00:35:40,440 --> 00:35:41,720 Put the Embers down. 447 00:35:42,640 --> 00:35:43,800 No, Ming Yi. 448 00:35:43,880 --> 00:35:45,200 Don't drop your weapon. 449 00:35:45,280 --> 00:35:46,640 Ming Xin will kill you. 450 00:35:46,720 --> 00:35:47,680 Quiet! 451 00:35:48,200 --> 00:35:49,840 I will not leave you to die. 452 00:36:00,240 --> 00:36:03,920 Ming Yi, you still care about me, don't you? 453 00:36:06,440 --> 00:36:09,520 Now, kneel. 454 00:36:16,440 --> 00:36:18,680 No, Ming Yi. Do not kneel! 455 00:36:19,560 --> 00:36:20,680 Ming Xian. 456 00:36:21,800 --> 00:36:23,040 Kneel now. 457 00:36:25,480 --> 00:36:26,400 Ming Xin. 458 00:36:27,440 --> 00:36:29,000 Are you out of your mind? 459 00:36:30,120 --> 00:36:32,360 What makes you think you can make her kneel? 460 00:36:41,520 --> 00:36:42,520 Kneel. 461 00:36:44,040 --> 00:36:45,160 Kneel! 462 00:36:46,640 --> 00:36:48,840 I told you to kneel! Did you hear me? 463 00:36:56,520 --> 00:36:57,640 Ming Xin. 464 00:36:57,720 --> 00:37:01,760 Even until now, you're still using the power of Yaoguang Mountain. 465 00:37:01,840 --> 00:37:04,640 That means you still want to fight for Yaoguang Mountain. 466 00:37:05,160 --> 00:37:08,560 You ingratiated yourself with the Emperor of Zhushui. 467 00:37:08,640 --> 00:37:10,720 Do you feel no shame? 468 00:37:11,400 --> 00:37:13,760 Have you forgotten that every technique you're using 469 00:37:13,840 --> 00:37:15,080 -comes from me? -Shut up! 470 00:37:22,080 --> 00:37:25,440 I don't care what your motive is now. 471 00:37:25,520 --> 00:37:28,920 But back then, I truly viewed you as my younger brother. 472 00:37:29,000 --> 00:37:30,320 We joined the warrior ranks together. 473 00:37:30,400 --> 00:37:31,800 I wanted to guide you to the proper path. 474 00:37:31,880 --> 00:37:34,280 I taught you everything I know. 475 00:37:34,360 --> 00:37:36,440 Now that you have mastered those techniques, 476 00:37:37,000 --> 00:37:39,920 you've forgotten what it means to be a warrior. 477 00:37:40,920 --> 00:37:42,240 Shut up! 478 00:37:44,320 --> 00:37:47,200 You have no right to patronize me, Ming Xian. 479 00:37:47,880 --> 00:37:50,600 You outdo me in every regard. 480 00:37:50,680 --> 00:37:52,560 Even if I put in ten times or a hundred times more effort, 481 00:37:53,480 --> 00:37:55,240 Father won't even look at me. 482 00:37:55,920 --> 00:37:58,880 But you! You're just a mongrel! 483 00:37:59,600 --> 00:38:01,440 Why must I suffer? 484 00:38:01,960 --> 00:38:05,280 Why must I let an outsider steal my thunder? 485 00:38:06,920 --> 00:38:11,040 Today, I will break your knees 486 00:38:11,120 --> 00:38:14,680 so that you may never stand before me! 487 00:38:26,720 --> 00:38:27,680 Watch out, Ming Yi! 488 00:38:48,760 --> 00:38:50,680 Why would you risk your life 489 00:38:51,400 --> 00:38:54,600 for an informant from Zhushui Spiritual State? 490 00:38:55,760 --> 00:38:56,680 Situ… 491 00:39:01,680 --> 00:39:04,720 Prince Chao Yuan once saved my life. 492 00:39:05,280 --> 00:39:07,200 I cannot leave him to die. 493 00:39:19,280 --> 00:39:20,360 You found out? 494 00:39:43,160 --> 00:39:44,000 Your Highness. 495 00:39:45,360 --> 00:39:46,800 How eager of you to dispose of him. 496 00:39:46,880 --> 00:39:49,400 Why? Is he about to snitch you out? 497 00:40:14,120 --> 00:40:17,880 Ming Yi, I just want to protect you. 498 00:40:19,920 --> 00:40:20,920 Chao Yuan. 499 00:40:21,560 --> 00:40:26,120 Ming Xin said you once saved me with your heart's blood. 500 00:40:26,680 --> 00:40:29,160 Of course, I'm grateful for you. 501 00:40:29,760 --> 00:40:33,120 But he wouldn't have known about it if you hadn't told him. 502 00:40:34,720 --> 00:40:37,440 Also, were you the one who taught him the art 503 00:40:38,200 --> 00:40:39,800 of illusory assassination? 504 00:40:59,080 --> 00:41:01,200 Your Highness. 505 00:41:05,200 --> 00:41:09,280 I see you feel spiteful after receiving the Ultimate Punishment. 506 00:41:10,520 --> 00:41:13,360 So now, you want to get out of Yaoguang Mountain to kill Ming Xian? 507 00:41:14,520 --> 00:41:17,680 We had a deal that day. 508 00:41:17,760 --> 00:41:20,160 You wanted me to bring Ming Xian to you, 509 00:41:20,240 --> 00:41:22,720 and I didn't divulge it to your father. 510 00:41:23,920 --> 00:41:27,880 If you truly care so much about that wretched woman, 511 00:41:27,960 --> 00:41:33,560 I suppose I can leave her cold dead body for you. 512 00:41:51,160 --> 00:41:54,920 I just gave you Zhushui's secret art of illusory assassination. 513 00:41:55,960 --> 00:41:58,680 While the warriors are scouting the arena, 514 00:41:59,520 --> 00:42:01,960 you can use it to kidnap her from Zhuojin Tower. 515 00:42:02,920 --> 00:42:04,760 She is stronger than you. 516 00:42:05,360 --> 00:42:08,440 And you're weakened by the punishment. You can't defeat her. 517 00:42:09,920 --> 00:42:11,360 But you can tell her 518 00:42:12,840 --> 00:42:14,280 that you're holding me hostage. 519 00:42:15,240 --> 00:42:17,160 After all, I saved her once. 520 00:42:18,440 --> 00:42:20,000 And show her this keepsake. 521 00:42:20,080 --> 00:42:23,280 That way, she won't kill you right away. 522 00:42:26,640 --> 00:42:28,080 The records say 523 00:42:28,720 --> 00:42:32,760 that to master the art of illusory assassination, 524 00:42:32,840 --> 00:42:35,120 the practitioner has to kill at least ten people. 525 00:42:37,160 --> 00:42:42,480 You've decided to be Chao Yuan, and not Situ Ling. 526 00:42:42,560 --> 00:42:43,680 Is that so? 527 00:42:51,040 --> 00:42:51,960 Ming Yi, 528 00:42:54,080 --> 00:42:55,800 whatever I did, 529 00:42:56,800 --> 00:42:57,920 it's for you. 530 00:42:59,840 --> 00:43:02,720 Why? Why the obsession? 531 00:43:02,800 --> 00:43:03,920 You don't trust me. 532 00:43:06,880 --> 00:43:08,840 No matter what I did, 533 00:43:10,040 --> 00:43:11,640 you still won't trust me. 534 00:43:16,640 --> 00:43:18,480 Yet you trust Ji Bozai wholeheartedly. 535 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:20,920 Why must it be him? 536 00:43:22,200 --> 00:43:23,600 All I know is that 537 00:43:24,160 --> 00:43:26,320 even if you're no longer the Situ Ling I know, 538 00:43:26,400 --> 00:43:30,400 I will still do everything I can to stop Chao Yuan 539 00:43:30,480 --> 00:43:33,440 just like how Situ Ling did everything to save me. 540 00:43:33,520 --> 00:43:35,800 Give up while you still can, Chao Yuan. 541 00:43:35,880 --> 00:43:38,080 You mustn't be like your father. 542 00:43:43,400 --> 00:43:44,680 It's too late. 543 00:43:54,880 --> 00:43:56,000 -Let's go. -Let's go.