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(Episode 7)

These are all precious pieces of jewelry.

Each one was designed by the Venerable Grandmaster himself

and custom-forged by skilled artisans.

The materials used are extremely rare and precious.

There are 108 pieces in total.

Lady, would you care to verify the count?

Aren't you curious who these jewels were meant for?

You didn't ask me here just to inventory items, did you?

I'd like you to hear a story.

A story?

The story of a devoted man

who fell in love with a woman he should never have loved.

She is the Four Spirits Grandmistress.

Well? Doesn't she look remarkably like you?

What are you trying to do?

What could I possibly do?

I simply want you to see clearly,

to understand exactly whose grace you've been enjoying

during your comfortable days in Danxia Realm.

When heaven and earth were still primordial chaos,

the Primordial Father God conceived two strands of vital energy,

one pure, one turbid;

one yin, one yang;

one cold, one hot.

These two forces became the Venerable Grandmaster

and the Four Spirits Grandmistress.

They were born with the cosmos, as eternal as the sun and moon.

For as long as this realm has existed,

they have been locked in conflict.

For countless millennia,

their battles were evenly matched.

But then...

The Grandmaster made a fatal mistake.

He fell in love with Four Spirits.

Isn't it absurd?

He fell in love with his destined enemy.

Foolishly joyous, he sought to unite with her.

Yet Four Spirits plunged a Frostscale Dagger laced with flame poison

into his body,

shattering his heart meridians.

She seized the moment to seal him away,

and even stole all his power.

After that, she became the most powerful being under the heavens.

She waged war and conquest,

plundered sacred artifacts from countless immortal sects,

bringing divine wrath and mortal fury upon herself.

Fortunately, the Grandmaster was blessed by fate.

A virtuous soul rescued him,

and he was able to break free from the seal and return to Danxia Realm.

Four Spirits was forced to destroy her own body

and flee with only her spirit intact.

Since then,

the Four Spirits hides in the mortal world like maggots in sewage,

clinging to fractured remnants of her soul for survival.

Lady, after hearing this story,

do you have any questions?

You're trying to drive a wedge between me and the Grandmaster.

This isn't the kind of story one could fabricate.

Lady, you're welcome to ask any elder in Canglei Hall

to verify its truth.

Even if the story were true,

your intention in telling it was clearly to sow discord.

The feud between the Grandmaster and Four Spirits

has nothing to do with me.

I won't let the past cloud my judgment about the present or the future.

Then I wish you all you desire.

May you forever remain clear-eyed and rational,

free from confusion and jealousy.

I have other matters to attend to.

I'll leave you to this.

By the way, Lady...

So, you found me out.

I was going to to keep you around a few more days,

but now, you've chosen death yourself.

You think I'd let you hunt me down like last time?

Earth embrace, roots bind!

Where do you think you're going?

Yun'e, strike!

Excellent wine! Truly exquisite!

Pour me another. Thank you.

Please enjoy.

Something's wrong.

(Looks like I came to the wrong place.)

(I can't get trapped here.)

(I have to find a way out now.)

What an ominous place.

Who is there? Who is crying?

Who are you?

This place is filled with sinister energy.

Why would a child be here alone?

Lady, did you get lost and end up here too?

Lost?

I was going home with my father after chopping firewood.

But then, out of nowhere, a thick fog rolled over the mountain.

When I opened my eyes, I was here.

Father is gone too.

You came from the mortal realm?

Father always says monsters will snatch

naughty children away and lock them in the forest,

and then eat them.

Lady, was I taken because I was naught?

Don't cry.

This isn't some monster's lair.

this is Danxia Realm.

The Venerable Grandmaster watches over this place.

It's a realm where immortals live.

Only those with spiritual roots and innate wisdom can enter.

So no, you're not a naughty child.

You're a child destined for immortality.

Are you an immortal too?

Can you help me find my father?

Of course.

Stop crying, and I'll get you out.

Let's go.

Little one, what's your name?

Where do you live?

My name is Feng You. I live in Yupei Village at Mount Qinggang.

My father's surname is Hong, he's the most famous hunter in our village.

Yupei Village?

But if I recall,

as that village had the same name as the former emperor,

it was renamed to Lupei Village decades ago.

Yes, it's Lupei now.

But our village is poor,

and most villagers who remain are elderly.

They're used to calling it Yupei and refuse to change it.

Oh really?

Lady?

Lupei Village is a name I just made up.

How much longer are you going to keep pretending, demon?

I don't know what you're talking about.

You're hurting me.

My cultivation may be mediocre,

but I know demon when I sense it!

Still not going to show your true form?

Yun'e, dispel the evil!

Strike!

You little brat, you're not so easy to fool, are you?

Looks like I have to get serious then.

You carry Bai Jiu Si's scent.

What's your relationship with him?

Are you his servant

or his lover?

Suan.

I want to see Meng Chu.

Good wine.

What brings you here?

Your Qi reserve is damaged again.

What happened?

Meng Chu,

is there anything I can do for you?

- For me? - Yes.

You're not the type to meddle in others' business.

What is it? You need my help with something?

I want to go the Nine Heavens.

The Nine Heavens?

The realm of the immortals?

Why do you want to go there?

Thank you, young girl. You gave me an opening.

You're not getting away!

Fan Jiao Jiao, how dare you ruin my plans!

Nailers, take position!

Joy Formation!

You cursed Nailers!

This is unbearable!

Yun'e, go!

Immortal Fan, now!

Banish evil, transform wrath, heavenly joy descends!

Banish evil, transform wrath, heavenly joy descends!

Banish evil, transform wrath, heavenly joy descends!

Help! Lady Li is in trouble!

What's going on?

Lady Li has wandered into the Prison Burial!

Ask Fan Jiao Jiao for help.

The Grandmaster is cultivating. He must not be disturbed.

Grandmaster.

What's going on?

I just heard a commotion coming from Prison Burial.

When I inquired, I learned that Lady Li

accidentally entered the barrier where the demon is sealed.

It's Fan Ling Er's...

She's utterly incapable of staying put.

Fine. If I can't get out,

then you're staying here with me!

Immortal Fan, don't worry about me. Keep going!

You've got guts, young girl.

Yun'e, come!

Grandmaster?

You dare to fight me

with your spiritual power damaged?

It's more than enough

to deal with you.

Bai Jiu Si,

you sure found

Four Spirits' replacement fast.

My eyes are like mirrors, seeing through dust and illusion.

Reveal your true form, demon!

Did... Did I kill her?

That was just an avatar.

Master, shall I take a team to go after her?

It's fine.

She can run

but I can always catch her again.

Li Qing Yue?

You've met her.

She's been guarding the mountain gate with me all these years.

You... Seriously.

How could you fall for the same woman

as the Venerable Grandmaster?

My parents died when I was little.

At eleven, Sect Leader took me in as a disciple.

I devoted myself entirely to cultivation,

determined to attain immortality as soon as possible.

Back then,

becoming immortal was my sole obsession.

Most disciples in the sect were like me.

But she was different.

She had average talent.

She had plain features.

But somehow,

she carried this effortless grace.

She wasn't anxious or eager, never impatient or rushing.

Just seeing her

calmed my restless heart.

It made me feel like the pursuit of immortality

didn't matter so much anymore.

Why didn't you confess to her then?

Yes.

Why didn't I?

Lately,

I've been asking myself that same question every day.

Maybe

I didn't want to displease Master.

Maybe

I was afraid she'd turn me down.

Or maybe I just thought there was still time,

that there was no need to rush.

And then,

my Qi Reserve is damaged.

I lost all my power.

My cultivation was ruined.

That made it even harder for me to confess to her.

I'm not very skilled with spells.

I can't conjure a rain shield.

So please make do with this umbrella for now.

Don't feel embarrassed,

and don't mind what others think.

Your body is your own, after all.

If you don't take care of it,

in the end, you're the one who suffers.

Everyone assumes

that falling from head disciple to gatekeeper

would leave me bitter and full of resentment.

No one knows these past three years

have been the happiest

of my entire time in the sect.

Forgive me for being blunt,

but she's now the Venerable Grandmaster's wife.

Whether she's happy or not,

it has nothing to do with you anymore.

Even if you make it to the Nine Heavens and see her,

what difference would it make?

Even if she's really in danger like you said,

gravely wounded and dying,

with your current abilities,

you don't stand a chance

to save her in the Nine Heavens.

I just want to do all I can.

As for the outcome,

it doesn't matter.

Grandmaster, she tried to flee. I intercepted her.

You're harder to kill than I thought.

Ling Er!

Apologize to Lady Li now.

This was all just a misunderstanding.

Twice she has tried to murder me. How is that a misunderstanding?

You...

You're right. I wanted you dead.

For 200 years,

I've poured my soul into repairing your sword.

And her? What has she done for you?

Just by relying on that face, she got to become your wife.

Is she even worthy?

I know Ling Er has committed a grave mistake,

but Master, for the sake our bond,

I beg you to spare her life.

How do you wish to punish her?

She tried to kill me because of you.

Shouldn't you be the one to decide it?

Lady, you were placed in danger twice.

The judgment is yours.

So, I get to punish her however I want?

I've heard from Ning Yan

that here in Danxia Realm,

those guilty of grave sins

are to be imprisoned in the Abyss, never to be released.

The Abyss?

That's no different from sentencing Ling Er to death!

You mustn't do this!

Immortal Fan, you failed to keep your daughter in check.

Do you now volunteer to share her punishment?

Send her to the Abyss.

Yes, Grandmaster.

You broke into the Prison Burial in the middle of the night

and released Hong Lian, who was sealed in there.

Don't you owe me an explanation?

Well, you owe me one too.

What do I have to explain about?

Is what Fan Ling Er said true?

Did you marry me

simply because I look exactly like the Four Spirits Grandmistress?

If your answer isn't what I want to hear,

don't say it then.

Sect Leader once told me

for a mere mortal like me to catch your eye,

there must be some destined connection at play.

I had actually believed

maybe I had some hidden talent no one had discovered yet.

Turns out, it was just this face.

Rest assured.

I know my place.

From now on,

I'll perform my duties

as Venerable Grandmaster's wife flawlessly.

Lady, are you alright?

Are you injured? Is it serious?

Should we call for an immortal healer to take a look?

I've prepared spiritual cleansing water for you.

Just sprinkle a little on yourself when you enter the room.

It'll help ward off bad luck and keep you...

Immortal Cang Tu, please wait.

Immortal Cang Tu, may I speak with Ling Er for a moment?

Thank you.

The Abyss is so far out.

You always did know how to land yourself in trouble.

That place is thick with cold energy,

and you're a fire-aligned body.

Be more careful.

Don't let that cold seep into your body.

Maybe it's not such a bad thing to suffer a little now.

Might teach you to stop chasing what was never yours

and wasting your time for nothing.

The heavens are vast, the seas are wide,

there are all kinds of men out there.

Why must you be so stubborn?

What I did

didn't involve you.

So spare me the fake concern.

In my whole life,

you've only ever cared for yourself.

Always tossing me some cheap sentiment like it's enough.

Seeing this act now

sickens me.

Are you mad that I didn't share the punishment with you?

Ling Er, you have to understand,

only by staying out here

do I have a chance to plead with Master for you.

Don't bother.

You were never there when I needed you.

And now, I don't need a father anymore.

- Let's go. - Ling Er...

By order of the Grandmaster,

you are to be imprisoned in the Abyss,

never to be released.

I spent years forging his sword.

I never imagined

he would cast me aside like this for a mere mortal.

The only reason you're still alive is because of your father.

Otherwise, you'd have died by Grandmaster's sword already.

The Abyss is the source of all cold in this realm.

After spending three to five years here,

the cold will seep into your body and destroy your cultivation.

Even if you are freed after that,

you'll be reduced to a mortal,

tormented by a cold sickness for the rest of your life.

The Abyss is bitterly cold.

Take care of yourself.

Scram!

You have no money, yet you keep drinking on credit daily.

Get out! And don't come back!

Didn't she pay you?

Why can't I drink here?

Your wife begged us not to serve you anymore.

Have some self-respect!

That hag is bad luck incarnate.

Every time I see her, she's got that miserable face on.

I just asked her to pay some money for me,

and she wouldn't stop crying and screaming.

Let me tell you,

I'm going to beat her senseless when I see her again!

I can drink wherever I want.

I'll drink here!

That darn shrew...

Beauty!

Miss...

Grandmaster,

we've tracked down Hong Lian.

She made no effort to conceal herself after escaping.

She's in Songhe County.

You will guard Canglei Hall

in my absence.

You just forced yourself out of seclusion,

and your old injuries are acting up.

It's not wise for you to use your power so soon.

If it's to capture Hong Lian, let me go instead.

Just focus on guarding Canglei Hall.

Greetings, Grandmaster.

Pack your things.

Are you kicking me out now?

As if I ever wanted to stay in your stupid Canglei Hall!

Don't be ridiculous.

You're coming with me to catch the demon.

Catch the demon?

You let Hong Lian escape from Prison Burial.

Don't you think you should take responsibility?

Where are we going to catch this demon then?

You'll know when we get there.

Wait.

I need to go change first.

(Songhe County)

What is this place?

You don't recognize it?

Did you just scoff?

What's that supposed to mean?

Don't tell me this is where you and Four Spirits declared your love.

Are you taking me on a walk down your memory lane?

So what if I am?

You can enjoy the memory lane alone. I'm not going with you.

Aren't you going to catch the demon you let loose?

(Songhe County)

Mr. Xu, you're closing up early too?

It's not safe on the streets right now.

Who'd dare stay open for business?

Just go home already before it gets late.

Survival first!

Talk next time. We really have to go.

Why is the street so deserted?

Go home.

Looks like she has begun her havoc.

You mean Hong Lian?

Go ask around, and you will know.

- Thank you. - Next!

Excuse me, sir,

why is the street so empty in broad daylight?

You're not from around here, are you?

That's right. My...

My husband and I just got here.

Take my advice, leave while you still can.

Just days ago, a man outside town had his heart ripped out by a demon.

Everyone in Songhe County is on edge these days.

A demon?

Yes, one that digs out people's hearts.

It's so scary.

How fortuitous. We happen to be demon-hunting cultivators.

Could you tell us where the victim's family lives?

We'd like to investigate and see how we can help.

Last house on the east end of town.

The man who died was Xu Ying.

Xu Ying...

(Xu Residence)