Original subtitles

How did you find me?

Intuition.

I lost!

Luo Li! You... how?

Mu Chen wins!

Luo Li!

Luo Li. Luo Li!

Didn't you say you were going to give your best?!

Why did you trick me?

You're angry...

Dean Ling Xi is one of the top masters in this era, with strong powers.

If you can become her student, you will be able to learn a lot.

Business is business. You deliberately helped me,

which means I'm not strong enough to get first.

Have you forgotten why you wanted to become strong?

Those responsibilities that you want to bear?

Only based on this can you become Ling Xi's disciple.

Even so, I am not strong enough; that's why you let me win.

You are new to cultivating spirit energy, and don't understand yourself fully, yet.

But I believe in you.

You are able to win the first place.

Then promise me that next time we try, you will definitely go all out!

It's the first and the last time.

I believe you can overcome any challenge with your strength.

I promise you, Luo Li, that on the next assessment,

I will definitely rely on my own strength to get the first place.

Also, you started speaking better too soon.

Your progress in talking is much faster than mine in practicing.

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[ The Great Ruler ]

[ Episode 7 ]

Mu Bai! Who would have thought

that the last person standing here, would be me?

I'm not that surprised.

So awesome!

Who would have thought that this would be so intense?

Mu Chen, you'd better concede now.

This binding force will only get stronger.

No to mention that you are no match for me. Even someone who is stronger than me,

once I've trapped him, he will not be able to escape.

Mubai, I will not concede.

Oh, no! Mu Chen will lose this time.

Oh, no! If this goes on, Mu Chen will get injured.

Mu Chen, what are you thinking about? Quickly release yourself!

Mu Chen, you still haven't given up?! It's impossible for you to win.

I won't give up! I promised Luo Li.

Fool!

You clearly can't beat him; why force yourself?

Oh, no! Mu Chen's spirit energy is running low.

Considering that you shared spirit energy with me,

I will help you.

Jiu You, I don't need your help!

What are you doing?

You are wounded already; do you think you can beat Liu Mubai by yourself?

Still, I don't need you!

- It's Jiu You! - What is going on?

Mubai was clearly in the advantage.

Jiu You, return!

Mubai!

Mu Chen wins!

Congratulations! You will now become Ling Xi's disciple.

Mu Chen, you've lived up to your father's expectations.

Mubai, what happened? Are you okay?

What just happened?

I also don't know.

The first place was not me, it was Mubai.

What is it?

I didn't achieve what I promised. I'm still too weak.

What happened? Aren't you willing to tell me?

I didn't do what I promised. How can I mention such shameful thing?

I saw a purple ray. Was it Jiu You?

You mean, the owner of the Grand Fu Tu Mantra is one of these two.

Right. It happens that these two are the heirs of Willow Land and Herds Land.

It'll be helpful to get Supreme Black Dragon's assistance.

What's going on with Black Dragon?

The plan has been finished.

I have decided to visit the Mu Manor and the Liu Manor, to investigate

and see if I can determine which one is the inheritor of the Grand Fu Tu Mantra.

Go ahead. I'll be waiting.

Chen'er, are you drawing formations?

What was the result of the competition?

I was first.

Okay!

Isn't this what you wished for? Why are you looking so down?

Father, I'm tired.

Why aren't you happy? You won.

Jiu You! It's you who won, not me!

Don't you always want to be strong and prove yourself? I was only helping you achieve this!

I want to win properly, not with your help. This is cheating.

Cheating? What does that mean?

You humans are so complicated.

A win is a win. But you wanted to be fair and square?

If our tribe had to be fair and square when hunting, I would have starved to death.

This is different. If you give me what you captured,

- how will it prove that I can hunt? - What's this about mine or yours?

Our blood veins are already connected.

What's yours is mine, and what's mine is yours, too.

Besides, I feel bad when you are wounded,

and my spirit energy reduces. Why are you so stubborn?

This is not about being stubborn. This...

What? Did you want to lose to Mubai?

Or, if I were wounded, would you be happy?

Jiu You, Liu Mubai wouldn't hurt us, but for me to win unjustly,

it's disrespecting Mubai, and also disrespecting Luo Li, who has trained me for such a long time.

I really want to win, but I want to win properly,

relying on my own strength, not on your help.

Troublesome! Troublesome! Really troublesome!

From now on, even if your hands and legs are broken, I won't save you!

Stinky rascal, don't you know what's good for you?

My Lord, there is a Daoist monk outside with a formation drawing, asking for an audience.

Tell him to enter. Call the Prince, too.

Yes.

Greetings, Lord Mu.

My Lord, this formation drawing has a rare power.

The formation won't only gather all kind of spirit energy from the world,

but, if it is activated by a fated person, it may even reveal the Heavenly Emperor's secret formation,

which will combine the highest power and authority in the world.

Really?

Chen'er, come.

Father!

What do you think about this spirit formation drawing?

Chen'er!

Sir, your formation drawing is mysterious and vicious.

Why are you giving it to Herds Land?

I wonder what technique was used by Young Lord.

- It is so powerful. - This is none of your business.

Herds Land isn't interested in this. You can leave.

The guest is leaving.

This way, please.

Are you okay?

Young Lord, I'll ask you again.

Just what kind of power is inside your body?

Don't chase them.

My Lord, that evil person used techniques from the Xue Shen Tribe.

Is it possible that it's a diversion tactic, but they are actually heading to Miss Luo Li?

I don't think it's about this. If they were aiming for Miss Luo Li, they wouldn't be making such a scene.

His target is, probably, Chen'er.

Maybe the Xue Shen Tribe came to revenge?

Mubai.

Are you sad because you lost?

Or because you lost to Mu Chen?

Mubai, don't you want to talk to me?

I've got nothing to say.

Mubai!

Don't mind me.

So Mu Chen has the Grand Fu Tu Mantra.

As it is, let's continue with the plan.

[Liu Zong, Willow Military Adviser]

This formation drawing won't just advance your strength to the next level,

it has a hidden military strategy that can help you conquer the world.

What nonsense are you talking about?

Forgive my rudeness, My Lord, but I sense

that you are ambitious, and wouldn't be satisfied only with Willow Land.

You must have a purpose by coming here.

Tell me. What is that you want?

I'm not pursuing money or fame.

I only wanted to give you this, to make me become your adviser.

Okay. I promise you.

It seems that you have great ambitions as well.

Liu Territory welcomes people like you.

My Lord, please reconsider.

Why?

Even though this formation drawing looks amazing,

it is also embedded with evil power and slaughter.

Liu Zong, a spirit formation does not make a difference between good and evil.

If the user is kind, then it's a benevolent formation.

If the user is evil, then it's an evil formation.

Liu Zong, with what you say, are you doubting my character?

I don't dare to! I just hope that my lord will reconsider.

Enough! I don't want to hear anything else. You're dismissed.

Yes, My Lord.

You've spoken out more than enough today.

What? Liu Zong is dead?

Yes, My Lord.

You're dismissed.

Yes.

You did it?

Yes.

Lord of Willow Land, how about we have a good talk?

Okay.

Lord of Willow Land, I only want what's good for you.

Liu Zong was your younger cousin.

In Willow Land, he has high stature and great authority.

Even though you've given those to him,

we don't know if he will stay loyal or betray you.

A harsh punishment will set an example to warn the others.

Only when Willow Land completely obeys you,

will your military troups have high spirits.

I know your ambition goes beyond Bei Ling Prairie.

I have the ability to help you accomplish your wish.

It all depends on your attitude.

How can I trust you?

I won't hide it from you. I was sent by the Supreme Black Dragon.

- The Supreme Black Dragon? - That's right.

Haven't you already planned with His Supreme Being to deal with Herds Land?

My Lord, don't worry. No matter what, in the Nine Realms,

only you and I know.

There won't be a third person.

Therefore, the future of Willow Land must be decided by yourself.

Who would have thought that Liu Mubai will lose?

Right, I thought he would easily win.

Liu Mubai is known as a rare talent, unseen within several decades.

How's he going to face people in the future?

Yeah.

Mu Chen, was it because of me?

Why are you here?

I noticed there was someone in the classroom, so I came in to take a look.

Instead of congratulating Mu Chen, why did you come here?

I heard that it's the first time you've lost to someone.

Correction. This is my first time to lose to someone of my age.

You must be taking it hard.

You're a goddess; you wouldn't understand.

It's very bitter. Looks like I failed again.

I understand.

You do?

The weakest person in the academy,

the person who you used to think you should protect, has defeated you in public.

That person is also your friend.

You can't understand.

I've lost before; in front of everyone in the tribe.

It happened a year before I came to Bei Ling Prairie.

For the first time, I lost to someone in the tribe that was my age.

After that, even though they seemed to be respectful to me,

I know they were gradually not acknowledging me as goddess.

They even started discussing

if they should marry me to the Xue Shen Tribe, in exchange for peace.

That's why I'm here to search for Jiu You blood. To prove myself.

Even though I felt sad, later I was actually relieved.

The failure that time has motivated me even more to prove myself.

But there's one thing that I really can't understand.

And that's how it feels to lose to a friend.

Because I don't have friends.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean it that way.

Actually, I've seen a lot after coming to Bei Ling Prairie.

It's different from what people in my tribe have said.

What's that?

Even though you humans have a shorter lifespan, you have a very strong willpower.

Even if you are small or weak, you would stand up at crucial times.

The most important is that you are willing to share your thoughts and hearts,

and become really close friends.

That's why I envy you all.

We are also willing to share our thoughts and hearts with you, to become friends.

I know; that's why I cherish this feeling.

Celestial Cinnamon Wine?

I saw that you tried it in class, but always failed.

Didn't I fail again? I wonder what it's like this time.

Not bad.

Everyone, Liu Zong has died of illness. I am deeply saddened.

For many years, Liu Zong has assisted me in governing Willow Land,

so that we have the prosperity we have now.

Now that Liu Zong is no longer here,

I decided to have Faceless Daoist take his seat,

and govern Willow Land with me.

My Lord, Liu Zong was always in good health. How did he suddenly die of an illness?

I am very surprised too.

Maybe because he practiced spirit mantras for years,

and the inflammation caused his spirit veins to close off.

I appreciate this honor from you, My Lord.

I will do everything to fulfill Master Liu Zong's last wishes.

When the Young Lord completes his study and returns,

I will certainly return this governing position.

I will do my job accordingly.

Everyone, I will now issue a few new decrees.

First, reorganize the military supplies.

Provide spirit stones to the entire army.

Second, gather the war formation masters, to start practicing the formations.

Third, all the city lords will mobilize their forces and wait for Lord Liu's orders.

My Lord, are we entering a war?

Don't panic. This is just to prepare for the unexpected.

My Lord, the Nine Realms are at peace now.

We must not believe groundless rumors.

All the new rules were decided after I discussed with Faceless Daoist.

If anyone disagrees, this is disobedience!

- We do not dare! - We do not dare!

Mu Chen. Mu Chen, I'm coming in!

What's with this attitude?

You're also acting like this?

What do you mean, "also"?

Your good buddy, Liu Mubai, is acting just like you, being all cold towards me.

If he's being cold towards you, then go see him about it. Why are you looking for me?

I... I was feeling annoyed all alone.

When I saw him like that, I felt even more annoyed.

I came to have a chat with you, but I didn't know you are this way, too.

Both the winner and the loser of the fight look down.

You two are really good brothers.

What's wrong with you?

You won. What are you unhappy about?

I didn't win on my own.

Are you talking about... the very last strike?

It was from Jiu You.

Jiu You? How'd that happen?

At the Bei Ling Prairie, our veins got connected.

Even so, she won't hurt me.

No wonder that Mubai was defeated by you.

A win is a win. A loss is a loss.

If you really think that you don't deserve the number-one ranking,

you should go tell Liu Mubai the truth, and give him the title.

You really are on his side.

Yeah. Of course I want him to win.

You have the time to blame yourself, but don't have time to get energized.

As I see it, it's not just your fighting power that's weak.

You...

It seems that he's been greatly affected by this incident.

It's my responsibility.

Yes, so you should make it up to me.

What do you mean, make up to you?

Go talk with Liu Mubai, so that he gets back his vitality.

Okay. Not only that, but I'll ask him to apologize to you.

Okay, then it's set.

Also, about Luo Li... Bring her back, too.

No problem. I'll go to Bei Ling Academy right now.

You're really not coming with me?

I'm not going. I've been too nice to him lately.

It's time to teach him a lesson.

Young Lord, you're back.

Why are you wearing a funeral garb? Who died?

Young Lord, don't you know?

Lord Liu Zong died from illness.

Cousin.

How exactly did Uncle die?

That day, Father went out to discuss things with Uncle. On the way back, he...

The physician said that it's because the spirit veins were closed off, and the blood flow reversed.

Uncle said it was an inflammation caused by long-term practice.

Oh, right; there is something else.

That day, Faceless Daoist was at Uncle's place too.

Faceless Daoist?

He is dressed in a weird way, but Uncle really trusts him.

In the entire Willow Land, all the ministers listen to him.

You mean he has taken over Uncle's position, and has become Father's military adviser?

Exactly.

What happened at the residence that day?

I don't know.

Miss Luo Li.

Uncle Mu. What's going on?

Recently, someone came with a killing formation and wanted to become my close adviser.

But he had an ulterior motive, and almost hurt Mu Chen.

- Is he okay? - He's fine.

It's just that he was almost harmed by that person's Black Nether Blood Curse.

- Black Nether Blood Curse? - Yes.

Xue Shen Tribe. They've come again.

I only know that this person knew Xue Shen Tribe's techniques,

but we know very little about him.

They came for me.

Miss Luo Li, don't think too much about it.

This has nothing to do with you.

I have something to tend to. I'll be going.

- Mu Chen!- Luo Li.

Did Xue Shen Tribe come to bother you again?

Not at all. They weren't the same killers Xue Shen Tribe sent before.

But Uncle Mu said that person used Black Nether Blood Curse.

Black Nether Blood Curse isn't only known to the Xue Shen Trible.

- Are you going out?- Yes.

- To the academy. - Go together.

- Father. - Uncle.

Mubai, let me introduce you.

This is Faceless Daoist, who is taking over after Liu Zong's death.

Greetings, Young Lord.

Faceless Daoist is intelligent and knows many strategies. He is particularly good at management.

Mubai, you will eventually rule Willow Land,

so you must learn from Faceless Daoist.

Please give me guidance, Daoist Master.

I'm humbled.

I happen to have a question for you.

I wonder why we've been organizing the army supplies and mobilizing the forces in Willow Land?

This... of course it's based on Lord Liu's order, to prepare for the unexpected.

Prepare for the unexpected?

Even though there is peace among the Nine Realms,

there are still people who are coveting and watching Willow Land.

If we don't pay attention early on,

we may not be able to defend ourselves when the time comes.

You just came to Willow Land a few days ago,

how did you know that there are people coveting and watching Willow Land?

Or, perhaps, you already know those who are coveting and watching Willow Land?

Whether I know them or not, I am a Willow Land person now.

Of course I will be loyal to Willow Land.

This is the best.

I wanted to go to the academy, to talk to Mubai.

Talk about what?

Admit that I am too small, too reckless, and too weak.

I only thought of myself, and never cared about other people.

But, if I didn't say all that, you probably wouldn't have done that, right?

No, you said what you had to.

That's what I want, too.

I only thought of my own win or loss.

Actually, in many things, the most important is not the result, but the process.

What are you going to do about Liu Mubai?

I'm going to apologize to him. Whether he forgives me or not,

I'll still take him over to Qian'er.

He'll definitely forgive you.

Luo Li, should I get Mubai a present, to go with my apology?

A fan.

Give him a fan. His fan isn't good anymore.

Good. Then I'm going back to make one.

Mu Chen!

Actually, there's something I want to ask you.

Are you the boy who saved me ten years ago, in the Dragon Palace?

♫ Dancing lightly on my tiptoe ♫

Mu Chen, you may never know

how important you are to me.

Since childhood, because of my special status,

Grandfather was extra strict with me, to protect me.

That's why I've never had friends, since I was young.

Added to that is the discord in the Luo Shen Tribe.

All my brothers and sisters keep their distance from me.

Except you...

Do you know?

Back then, the moment you ran to protect me

changed my world completely.

The coldness, suspicion,

and all the taboo things that Grandfather told me, all seemed to cease to exist.

♫ One flower, one leaf ♫

But I can't only think about my feelings.

I don't want you to get hurt.

I know that Xue Shi isn't the only killer from Xue Shen Tribe.

There are others, too.

But now, only I can help you out of this mess,

and also resolve the crisis of my tribe.

Mu Chen, I don't want to leave you either.

But... I don't have a choice.

♫ Close your eyes, listen to the rain ♫

♫ The wind is rising, the heart is moved by thoughts ♫

Luo Li, have you remembered everything?

Qian'er told me.

I didn't remember it.

If she hadn't mentioned it, I think I would have already forgotten it.

Good, that's good.

Mu Chen, I need to go to Luo Shen Tribe's sacred mountain.

I heard that there is something that can substitute Jiu You's blood.

- I'll go with you, then. - No need.

Only people from the Luo Shen Tribe can enter that place.

- There won't be any danger. - Luo Li!

See you after three days. I'll be fine.

Luo Li!

Take care of yourself! Be careful!

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♫ When I walk to the mountain peak, it doesn't talk ♫

♫ When I cross the ocean, the ocean doesn't talk ♫

♫ The setting sun keeps the shadow, to give the answer alone ♫

♫ Growing up is lonely like the painting ♫

♫ When I make a promise to the star, she answers gently ♫

♫ When the fire lights up the sky, where is she? ♫

♫ Who says we can make our own destiny? Just smile about it ♫

♫ The road has already been walked on ♫

♫ Ten thousand tribes rise up. How to tolerate both true and false? ♫

♫ Every transmutation is so painful that scabs are formed ♫

♫ So many predestined connections, if they are to struggle again ♫

♫ only tears will be condensed instantly ♫

♫ When I walked across the mountain peak, it didn't talk ♫

♫ When I crossed the ocean, the ocean didn't talk ♫

♫ The setting sun kept the shadow, to give the answer alone ♫

♫ Growing up was lonely like the painting ♫

♫ I shall hold the sword to fight for her glory ♫

♫ so her fame will stay on in the world ♫

♫ Without hope but to sheath the sword, and to wander afar ♫

♫ But how can I return the reminiscence of her? ♫