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"Stand Proud Above The Clouds" by Gao Taiyu, Ao Ziyi, Liu Runnan

♫ The blur of yesterday slowly surfaces in my mind ♫

♫ Meeting as if fated, we fight side by side ♫

♫ The past drifts away like smoke but memories have left a mark on my heart ♫

♫ Our former joys and sorrows have colored our ordinary lives ♫

♫ The difficult journey is long and filled with a sea of people and a transforming world ♫

♫ We are invincible as we bravely move forward, who will compete against me? ♫

♫ The sky darkens and becomes cold, birds return to their nest nearing sunset ♫

♫ We are extraordinary as we overcome countless difficulties and reach the peak to stand proud above the clouds ♫

♫ We watch the gentle plumes of smoke and experience the beautiful scenery with exquisite poems ♫

♫ As we collaborate toward a common goal and go through numerous obstacles ♫

♫ We must accompany each other courageously and leave a good reputation in this mortal world ♫

[Douluo Continent]

[Episode 28]

But what about you?

Isn't it just death?

I thought that you would give it a try.

It's like this. You saved my granddaughter's life.

I owe you a favor, so I won't let you put your life on the line.

So... I've done everything that I need to?

Yes, you're all done.

Okay, the cost for this exchange is 2000 gold coins.

I don't have any money.

I live here. Everything I eat and drink is brought here by the royal family.

I don't have any money of my own.

Then why did you promise me?

I did that to save Yan. I would've agreed to anything.

Then— Okay, fine. Then the second condition.

Find the Titled Douluo behind the Blue Sunshine Academy for me.

You mentioned before that

you suspect that Shi Nian from the Psychic System

has control of a Clear Sky Douluo?

- That's right. - There's no way.

What do you mean?

Clear Sky Duoluo are strong people who completely understand the essence of Spirits.

Unless they meet someone from the Psychic System with nine Spirit Rings,

otherwise, they won't be controlled.

So, if it's really a Clear Sky Duoluo that's behind Blue Sunshine Academy,

then they won't be affected by someone from the Psychic System.

Exactly.

Then why didn't you say so when you agreed to my conditions?

I was in a hurry to save her life, so I just agreed to whatever.

Then- then—

You didn't fulfill either condition.

Well, at least the end result was good.

You...

You're a Titled Duoluo with Nine Spirit Rings.

You can't even keep your word?!

What do you mean, keep my word?

I spend all day in this cave. I rarely interact with people.

How would I understand anything like keeping one's word?

- All I know is how to research poisons in this cave. - You—!

- What's wrong? - Xiao Wu, let's go back to the academy.

Wait.

What is it now?

I can't give you 2000 gold coins.

But I can pay you back in a different way.

Though I don't know if you can handle it.

There is a valley hidden in the side of the mountain?

Before, this place used to be a mountain, too.

Then how did this valley come to be?

Many years ago,

a Titled Duoluo with Nine Spirit Rings

and Spirit Hall

had a huge fight here.

Someone crushed the mountain peak, creating this mountain valley.

This is such a large mountain valley. It's the remnant of a fight?

It must have been such strong Spirit Masters that were fighting.

It was a Titled Duoluo with nine Spirit Rings.

And it wasn't just one of them.

Who were the people fighting?

I don't know.

At the time, I only had seven Spirit Rings.

I didn't dare to come near here until long after the fight ended.

When I got here, I discovered that

a lot of herbs had grown here.

They're good for both making poison and antidotes.

These herbs are all precious.

So I decided to settle down here.

I spent all my time researching, and finally made it to nine Spirit Rings.

Then... what does this have to do with paying me back?

Brother, look! There really are so many herbs over there.

So these herbs are my payment?

Then how many do we need to harvest to make 2000 gold coins?

I don't sell medicine. How would I know?

You—

Brother, forget it. We're already here, let's just harvest some.

Actually, there is a protective barrier here.

Behind this protective barrier,

there's a space that I'm unable to enter.

In the space behind here,

there could some treasures even more precious than these herbs.

There could also be unknown dangers, or there could be nothing at all.

It feels cold. There might really be something inside.

But why haven't you gone inside?

I've tried many times.

I'm still not able to go inside.

Not able to go inside?

Tang San.

Tang San.

Even I, with nine Spirit Rings, can't enter.

You guys probably also—

They went in, just like that?

This— How did we suddenly get here?

This is-

This is a Velvet Skyreach Chrysanthemum.

- Is it a medicinal plant? - It's not just any medicinal plant.

It's an Immortal Herb.

Immortal?

Yes, it's a mystical herb that's full of Spirit Power.

Wait. This is-

An Eight Petal Immortal Orchid.

How come these are all Immortal Herbs?

What is this place?

I don't know either.

I just remember my vision blurring, and then we were here.

It's so pretty.

I've been here before, in a dream.

In a dream?

Was this sparkling ring of light in your dream too?

Yes. Since I was little, I've frequently had the same dream.

I dreamt of this place.

And then?

And then in my dream, I would hear a woman's voice continuously calling my name.

A woman's voice? I don't hear anything.

So this place was real all along.

But why would I dream of this place?

It sounds so mystical.

But, did the Blue Silver Grass in your dream also glow?

It didn't glow.

But my surroundings looked just like this.

Maybe this light is the key.

Xiao Wu. We're floating!

Xiao Wu! Xiao Wu, are you alright?

You finally came, Tang San.

This is the voice in my dream.

Who are you?

I'm your mother.

I know you have many questions.

But I cannot hear them anymore.

I don't believe it.

My father has never told me anything about my mother.

I don't believe you.

Xiao Wu, let's go.

Before I died,

I hid the power of the Blue Silver Grass deep in your mind.

Thus you probably would have dreamt of this place.

Don't lie to me.

Don't lie to me about such a thing!

On the day you were born, you felt heavy as I carried you in my arms.

You were so small and soft.

I brought you into this world.

But I've never fulfilled my responsibility as a mother.

I never had the chance to carry you again,

never watched as you grew up little by little.

This is my greatest regret.

I can never forgive myself.

My child, I'm sorry.

I owe you so much.

I wonder how old you are now?

Are you all grown up?

I was the one who told your father to hide everything about me from you.

If you did not become a Spirit Master,

if you didn't have the talent to practice the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record,

then you wouldn't have come here

and you wouldn't have heard these words.

You would probably live on safe and sound.

That'll be pretty good as well,

isn't it? Since you're here,

that means you have enough potential.

You're my hope.

- I don't understand. - I left the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record for you.

And my death was also due to it.

On the day you were born, the Supreme Leader of Spirit Hall, Qian Xun Ji,

led many experts from Spirit Hall to come after me to kill me.

There were two reasons.

One is my true identity,

which I won't tell you yet.

Once you're ready,

your father will tell you.

The second reason is the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.

For thousands of years, Douluo Continent's

Spirit Master system is deeply-rooted.

Hence, it's irreconcilable between Spirit Masters and Spirit Beasts.

If things continue like this, there will inevitably be a showdown between the two parties.

The Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record

is another possible way of cultivating.

It does not require the power of Spirits.

Replacing Spirit Masters?

If it is successful,

then Spirit Masters will be a thing of the past.

And Spirit Hall will inevitably be phased out and disappear.

Hence, the Supreme Leader of Spirit Hall, Qian Xun Ji,

tried to come after me to kill me.

Regrettably,

both your father and I were unable to practice the skills in the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.

Hence, we guessed that

only by first practicing the skills in the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record

and laying down the foundation,

before cultivating Spirit Techniques and becoming a Spirit Master,

can one fully evoke the effect of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.

Thus, since you are here,

it's probably proof that this is the right path.

Telling you the truth

is not for you to take revenge.

On the contrary, I wish that you will not have hatred in your heart.

You have your own mission and path to take.

Do not let hatred blind your eyes

and ruin your life.

My only wish in this life is

for you to live on well.

Practice Spirit Techniques and the skills in the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record

to perfection. Then find a way for Spirit Masters to

no longer rely on Spirits.

Douluo Continent's system,

you may be the one who can change it.

Sadly, I won't be able to see that day.

Tang San, I was the one who named you.

" 'Three' begets everything in the world." Although simple, [T/N: a phrase in Lao Zi's Dao De Jing]

it carries hope.

At the same time, I had a small bit of selfish reason.

Your father and I, plus you,

the three of us makes up a family.

The moment you were born

was the happiest moment in my life.

There is now meaning in your father and I's lives.

I have thousands, ten thousands of things to tell you.

I want to give you everything.

But my path has come to an end.

I'm sorry, my child.

I'm sorry.

In this interlayer space that I created,

there are medicinal herbs that I left for you.

You probably saw them on your way in.

These medicinal herbs may be able to help you in the future.

Also, this beyond immortal-level divine herb

and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well,

are the real gifts I left you.

This is the Yearning Heartbroken Red.

This flower feeds on true love. Its use is unrivaled.

Before I died, I hid all my Spirit Power in this flower,

hoping that it can help you become strong

and live on well.

This is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

It can help you absorb Spirit Beasts that are beyond your capability limits.

Actually, I would rather be able to stay by your side

and give you family warmth.

However, I'm unable to do it.

These gifts, these powers,

I hope they'll protect you.

Mother, I don't want anything.

I only want you!

I only want you to come back.

I don't want anything else.

Using my last bit of power,

I created this interlayer space.

Other than you, no one else can enter.

Not even your father.

After my death, I can't predict how far his hatred toward Spirit Hall

will develop.

I hope you'll stay by his side.

Don't let him get stuck in the abyss of revenge.

Don't let him lose his humanity.

Blue Sunshine Academy, revenge toward Spirit Hall...

My child, I must tell you this.

You're the one I love most in this world.

You must stay healthy and happy

and learn to be kind-hearted.

You must not fear hardship.

My heart will always keep watch over you by your side.

Tang San, I really wish I could take a look at you.

Goodbye.

No! Don't!

Mother! I'm here.

I'm here!

Mother!

He saved my life.

How should I repay him then?

I brought the two of them to the Illusion Valley.

Unexpectedly, the two of them really went inside to look for treasures.

Impossible. We tried so many times to get in there but always failed.

Indeed. I really want to know why too.

You must have locked them up.

They are my life saviors!

How can that be? Why would I lock them up? I'm not lying to you.

You go get them back then.

If they don't come out, I can't do anything.

Your poison has been neutralized anyway. It doesn't matter if they return or not.

Furthermore, I don't even know them well.

But they are my friends.

Just get new friends.

Actually, we're more than just friends.

We took to each other and are already considering marriage.

What?

Maybe... Maybe he'll become your grandson-in-law.

If you don't find him,

I can't continue living then!

This... little rascal.

Don't cry... I'll go take another look.

Don't cry. I'll go look.

I think I fell asleep.

The spring looks mystical.

When did it appear?

Brother?

What's wrong? Is everything all right?

This is my mother.

Are you referring to the voice in your dream?

She had left this place for me.

The voice in my dream

was her calling out to me.

It seems that she has been trying to lead me here.

Leading you here?

Then did you see her?

She's no longer here.

Xiao Wu. Did you know, ever since young,

all of the other children have a mother

except me? So I really want...

No.

I desperately long to know things related to my mother.

But all this time, my father had never told me.

So to learn about my mother's Spirit,

I had intentionally attended the Spirit Awakening Ceremony.

But once I learned that I have Twin Spirits

and fortunately inherited both my father's and mother's Spirit,

I know that I must work harder,

going as extreme as experiencing life and death situations. Regardless of the hardship,

I will never give up.

Because I remember what my father had told me.

Remember, in your future,

always use the hammer on your left hand

to protect the grass on your right hand. Always.

I want to be like my father,

always protecting my mother.

Brother, our appearance is a mixture of our parents.

So, your face has traces of your mother.

If you don't believe me, I'll show you.

Look. Here, you look like Uncle Tang.

Than here,

you look like your mother.

Let's stay for a while longer before leaving.

Your Spirit is gone. We should come with an idea soon.

It's strange. When I woke up, I felt my Spirit Power run through my whole body.

Not only did my Spirit came back, but my Spirit Power is also full too.

It feels as if I can directly advance to the Fourth Spirit Ring.

My Spirit Power is full too. I think I can advance a Spirit Ring too.

How could this be?

It must be Yearning Heartbroken Red that had transferred the Spirit Power into you.

This flower...

It's an Immortal Herb.

With this, my mother had left her Spirit Power.

Then why is it given to me?

It's quite good. As long as you recovered, it's better than anything else.

It's strange. It feels as if the flower has emerged within me.

As if it's protecting me.

And this well is called Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

It was also a gift left by my mother.

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? The legendary Spirit Well?

I heard that it can help Spirit Masters absorb Spirit Rings above their limit.

But I had also heard that once the well has been absorbed, the spring will disappear.

So I only have one chance left?

I think so.

This is what my mother's engery had created.

I can't bear to absorb it.

Oh right, you should

keep this flower. You're the first person to touch it.

Anyways, the flower is the same as me, we will always be by your side.

Let's stay for a while longer before leaving.

Before we leave, we must remember to bring some Immortal Herbs with us.

Brother, how do we leave this place?

Grab onto my hand.

We're back.

You've been poisoned?

You've come out?

- What's in there? - Nothing much.

Fine. If you don't want to say then forget it.

Return with me to discuss your marriage. Let's go.

Marriage?

I was saying it for fun.

How can you say something like that for fun?

Because he had saved my life.

What does this have to do with him saving you?

I know you too well. If I didn't say that,

would you have the heart to go out and look for him?

This little girl...

But he's quite cute.

If we were to really get married, it's quite good.

Are you being serious, or are you joking?

I'm serious! How about I prove it to you?

- How are you going to prove it to me? - I'll kiss him.

No!

Why not?

I'm just playing with you.

Stop holding the herbs. Here, put it into this box.

I have someone that I like. I won't fight with you for Tang San.

Who do you like?

If I were to tell you, what are you going to do?

Bring him back and get married.

Then I definitely can't tell you.

How could I have a granddaughter that is as disobedient as you?

I had learned it from you.

What are you looking at? Hurry and go back. Leave, go.

Elder, I want to make another deal with you.

I'll help you cure the poison, and you help my academy enter the final.

- Help me cure the poison? - Yes.

How would you help me cure?

With this Eight Petal Immortal Orchid.

Where did you get it from?

In the Interlayer Space.

You had just arrived and were easily able to find the Interlayer Space?

And you were even able to find so many Immortal Herbs.

What does this herb do?

- Don't touch! - Don't touch! - What's wrong?

This Immortal Herb carries extremely toxic poison.

Why do you need this for?

To help your grandfather detoxify his poison.

But isn't this a poisonous Immortal Herb?

The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass can unite all the poison within the body into one

and be discharged as its own poison.

Then how could it cure him?

I had been most stressed about the toxins in my body that keep mutating.

With this, the toxins would be formed.

With my Poison Douluo's ability,

detoxifying poison is easy.

Kid, you have the ability. You are smart

to be able to come up with eliminating poison with another poison. I'll accept this gift.

Elder, we have to be clear.

This is not a gift. This is an exchange.

- Help your academy enter the finals? - That's right.

But I can't fight on your behalf during the Academy Grand Competition.

As for the competition, we will deal with that.

But as to what may happen outside the competition, I would need to ask you for help.

But I don't have 2,000 gold coins.

As for the money, we can deal with it ourselves.

Then that's fine.

All right, you should head back first.

Once I've cured my poison, I'll come and look for you.

Xiao Wu, let's go.

I swear, I won't kiss him.

Are you guys back?

-Yes! -We'll talk while we walk.

-We were going to find you! -We were going to find you!

I also got you guys some presents.

Presents? I thought you got caught. How come it's like you were on vacation?

Brother Dai, it's yours.

It's good you're back. Why did you bring presents?

-Open it and see! -Let's see!

It feels like you're proposing.

Wow!

-Velvet Skyreach Chrysanthemum - Immortal herbs?

It has strong effects and it's very suitable for Brother Dai.

If you eat this, you can probably obtain four Spirit Rings at once.

But, how do you eat this?

First, eat the flower pistil then the flower petals. You don't need the root.

Thank you!

You don't need to thank me.

Brother San, where is mine?

Here, it's yours.

Wow!

Eight Petal Immortal Orchid?

Eight Petal Immortal Orchid's medicinal properties is very mild.

It's suitable for you, as a Food System Spirit Master.

This is more suitable for you than the Velvet Skyreach Chrysanthemum

These two are Immortal herbs. Did you dig out Du Douluo's treasure?

Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone. It's suitable for you, as a speed Spirit.

Thank you.

Hong Jun!

Let me see!

-Rong Rong! - Mine? Thank you!

- Wow! Yours is quite good! -Mine is cooked?

Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. It can refine fire,

increase fire power and also prevents you from going out of control.

Thank you, Brother San!

Wow! Also, mine could light up!

Beautiful Silk Tulip. It purifies the essence.

It's very suitable for leveling up Auxiliary System.

Wow, this is great! If Xiao Wu wasn't here,

I would want to kiss you!

Brother San must've stole Du Douluo treasures.

We better eat it quickly so we cannot testify when we're dead.

We cannot give him the opportunity to steal, let's go!

Makes sense, makes sense.

Ma Hong Jun, come on!

Sit, sit, sit.

What is it?

Is it your first time eating Immortal herbs?

Yes.

Do you think this is an important moment?

How about this? Let's eat it together!

This way, it will make it seem there's a sense of ceremony.

I'm also a person who likes to pay attention to ceremonies.

I'll turn over and see how to make it more ceremonial.

Wait a minute!

You don't need to turn it over. Each of us eat half first.

Let's keep the other half and mix it in the pot.

Little brother, you... I really admire you!

Wait a minute!

If you added sausage

and Golden Bell Forsythia, wouldn't that have a more ritual sense?

That's right! It does feel more like a ritual, let me get ready!

Wait a second!

What is it now?

Let me borrow your paper and pencil.

Paper and pencil.

Here, what are going to do with it?

I'm going to sketch before meal.

We won't know if we will ever get to eat these treasure again. By sketching, it will be a souvenir.

Sketching before meals.

I heard it's very popular in Tian Dou City.

Okay, you draw it.

Why are you looking at?

Bring the pot!

Okay!

Mentor! Headmaster!

Tang San, you're back! It's good you're back.

How was it? Du Douluo didn't give you any troubles, right?

No.

Mentor, it was you who brought me into the world of Spirit Master.

I've never really given you a thank you gift.

This is for you.

Nineth Ganoderma?

Don't you always have weak Spirit Power and unable to level up to three Spirit Rings?

Nine Treasure Purple Zoysia may help with surpassing limit and may help to make it up for regret.

This is suitable for you.

-This immortal herb already... -Headmaster!

-...went extinct. - I wasn't sure what type of immortal herbs will suit you and Headmaster Liu.

How about you guys choose it yourselves?

It couldn't be all immortal herbs in here, right?

You can sell the rest for money and see if it can make up for the two thousand gold coins.

Du Douluo gave them to you?

As a thank you gift for detoxifying his poison.

We have hope in joining the competition now. I'll discuss with Er Long on this.

She know a lot of people... These are so good!

What happened? Douluo Du couldn't have this much Immortal Herbs.

With his personality, he wouldn't give you all of it.

Du Douluo brought Xiao Wu and I to a secret valley.

Over there, I heard the sound in my dreams.

She wanted me to use Blue Silver Grass.

But the strange things is, only I can hear the sound.

Then, I used my Blue Silver Grass.

Xiao Wu and I went into the interlayered space.

I got all of these herbs from there.

Interlayered space?

Interlayered space can only be created by a few Titled Douluo.

Unless, you have a special way. There's no way of in and out.

Your Blue Silver Grass can be considered as a key.

It opened the interlayered entrance.

That means the interlayered space was only left for you.

Yes, my mother left it for me.

When I was holding Xiao Wu, that's how we went in.

But my mother told me, no one else could enter other than me.

Even if it's my dad, he cannot.

Then, did you see your mother?

No.

On the day I was born, my mom was chased and killed

by Spirit Hall's Supreme Leader Qian Xun Ji and by those experts he brought.

Before she left the world, she left me a message.

So, that's how I knew the reasons of why she was killed.

Mentor, you've said that a few Titled Douluo

can only create interlayered space.

Could my mother also be Titled Douluo?

I am not sure.

There are only a few Titled Douluo.

There were very few young female Titled Douluo.

Maybe, you can find some past resources in Spirit Hall's Pavilion of Archived Books.

Those people from Spirit Hall who chased and killed my mother,

I will not let any of them go.

But the Spirit Hall's Leader, Qian Xun Ji, is already dead.

Died? How did he die?

Died by severe injuries.

Does he have family members?

His wife, Bi Bi Dong, who is now the Supreme Leader.

And their daughter, Qian Ren Xue.

But, they have no relations to your mother's death.

Qian Xun Ji is the mastermind.

When he chased and killed my mother,

did they ever think about her child and her husband?

If I ever meet with those people from Spirit Hall,

I...

I really cannot guarantee...

if I'm able to maintain my reasoning.

Child, hate shouldn't spread.

You shouldn't hate all of those people from Spirit Hall.

Your mother wouldn't want you to live in full of hate.

I'll tell you the truth not to let you avenge me.

It's just the opposite, I hope you won't have hate in your heart.

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"Galaxy" by Wu Xuanyi

♫ The shadows of the tree flicker against the light ♫

♫ As if flickering past the youth’s persistence ♫

♫ That faraway place is the moment right now ♫

♫ Packed up my things but I still have a taciturn expression ♫

♫ Be at ease and don’t say too much ♫

♫ Taking a different path but it is still winding and dangerous ♫

♫ Don’t evade it, just pretend it’s another opportunity to cultivate ourselves ♫

♫ This choice biased but my heart is still burning hot ♫

♫ Facing the violent storms and continuing on the bumpy road ♫

♫ Fearlessly breaking the rules of an ordinary life ♫

♫ Just to... Just to achieve a unique me ♫

♫ Staggering along as I rush into the next sunset ♫

♫ I have an extravagant hope for some glittering fireworks ♫

♫ The beautiful dreams of believing ♫

♫ Are still hanging high above ♫

♫ Converging into a galaxy ♫

♫ Be at ease and don’t say too much ♫

♫ Taking a different path but it is still winding and dangerous ♫

♫ Don’t evade it, just pretend it’s another opportunity to cultivate ourselves ♫

♫ This choice biased but my heart is still burning hot ♫

♫ Facing the violent storms and continuing on the bumpy road ♫

♫ Fearlessly breaking the rules of an ordinary life ♫