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I've raised you for so many years.

How could you to go against me again and again?

Your love and care

I won't forget, Godfather.

But as for this,

I can't promise you.

If you still take me as your daughter,

please recall the order.

You...

Duanmu,

enough.

Please, Godfather.

Godfather.

It's either we join forces immediately

or, give up your military power.

Godfather!

Silence!

Everyone, get out!

You...

Don't tell me you Duanmu Brigade

are protecting Demon Clan?

Don't be in my way.

Or else, you'll taste my wrath!

We only take orders from General Duanmu.

Even if we were to capture Demon Clan,

it's up to General Duanmu to give the orders.

Who are you?

Okay.

Fight!

Stop!

I'll take care of my men.

Prime Minister has agreed

for me to punish Wengu.

If anyone dares to act wilfully in Duanmu Brigade,

you'll suffer the consequences.

Since you're back, General Duanmu,

then, let's make a move

to report to Prime Minister.

Wengu, Hong Luan.

With me, the general here,

no one can take you away.

Mi,

thank you.

You don't need to stand on ceremony.

No matter what,

I've taught you marksmanship.

I'm considered half your master.

General,

as matters stand,

thank you for still being willing to come to protect us.

I'm protecting you

because you're Wengu.

And now, you're the son of Demon King,

I'm the general of the human race.

We're never on the same side.

So, leave.

General,

is what you've said true?

Where are they supposed to go?

General has her reasons.

Give her some time.

I'll try to persuade her.

Your Majesty,

this must be the suicide squad that you trained in secret.

You're right.

Their bodies are controlled by the Heart Devouring Curse.

They only follow my commands.

Even if I order them to die,

they wouldn't even hesitate.

Your Majesty,

why do they look like they feel no pain?

In fact, it's the contrary.

The Heart Devouring Curse in their bodies

are like sharp blades carving their bones,

and millions of ants digging into their hearts.

As time passes,

it turns them into the walking dead.

Such extreme pain numbs them

and unleashes relentless power.

Facing such bodies of steel, the human race

would stand no chance.

Your Majesty,

isn't this too cruel?

Even if the curse is removed,

they are only left to die.

As long as we defeat the human race,

what's wrong with sacrificing them?

Your Majesty,

I don't want to harm them anymore.

Please let me go.

Be good and listen to me.

After defeating the human race,

you'll be free.

The mountain demon failed to assassinate and besiege the city's commander-in-chief.

The human race is going to besiege the city soon.

I'm going to protect the foundation of Chong City.

They shall pay in blood.

What's the matter, Duanmu?

I dreamt that Chong City is broken.

But, we were...

You went into the battlefield

and couldn't save everyone?

How did you know?

What did I tell you?

It will happen.

It has happened before.

If this continues,

you ought to go through twice

of such heart-wrenching pain.

Judging by your attitude towards Wengu just now,

I could tell how much you care about your men.

I've never thought that

Wengu's identity conflicts with ours.

I've plead to Godfather

to let him live.

However...

What's the catch?

Godfather said...

Come on.

Too much happened today.

Let us go for a walk.

Where to?

Piping-hot wontons!

Enjoy your meal.

Hello,

our wontons

are plump with thin wrappings.

You'd want another bowl

after tasting one.

Come and taste it for yourself.

This way, please.

Boss,

I hope you don't mind.

I'm a picky eater.

I can tell

this customer cooks a lot

at home.

He's good.

But, I'm not bad either.

You know, my cooking skills

were taught by someone from Demon Clan.

You're acquaintances with Demon Clan?

Some of those in Demon Clan

are really pitiful.

They escaped from Demon Clan

and mingled into the human race.

But, they were caught and brought back.

Then, there's no news about them.

How would it be like for Wengu?

We all don't want a war.

But, what can we do?

You're really gifted at cooking.

Enjoy your meal.

It's not their fault that they are of Demon Clan identity.

I believe, for Wengu,

identity

is a pain that he can't shake off.

Yeah, I know.

I think I lack practice.

I accidentally left some spring onions in there.

You didn't like them.

You're thinking of her, huh?

I'm sorry,

Duanmu.

Sometimes, I envy her.

But, I can't help it.

Because I'm General Duanmu.

I have to prioritize the benefit of the whole human race.

I can't do anything and everything

for love like a free person.

I am accountable for the lives

of the soldiers in the whole army camp.

You have your responsibilities.

I understand.

Godfather agreed to let Wengu live.

But, we need to either join forces with Gu Chang Camp,

or I shall give up my military power.

I don't understand

why is Godfather so insistent.

For Wengu,

I might need to join forces with Gu Chang Camp.

Duanmu.

Some things

are just destined to happen.

War in Chong City

would be an indissoluble deadlock.

Gu Chang Camp would die in the Chong City War.

Destiny has given you a chance to turn over a new leaf.

No matter what,

you shall not carry the guilt for long.

Are you serious about giving up your military power?

Godfather's given me two choices to choose from.

I wouldn't want to join forces.

Only by giving up my military power

would get Godfather out of a difficult spot.

It would also quench the anger of the people.

But, I'm worried giving up your military power

would strip you off the power to deploy an army.

At this point,

giving up my military power is the best option.

In view of public concerns,

Wengu has the blood of Demon King.

He's my natural opponent.

He's been taking refuge in my camp.

This is my responsibility, I can't pass the buck.

As for personal concern,

whether he's of the human race or Demon Clan,

whether he chooses to leave or stay,

as long as he's in Duanmu Brigade that's under my watch,

he's considered family here.

I'd protect him.

I didn't expect you to be willing

to give up the military power of a general for me.

I can't let you down,

let alone let Duanmu Brigade losing its support.

No matter how weak I am,

I must put effort

into doing something

to protect you

and our Duanmu Brigade.

Wengu,

you're here.

I was anxious earlier on.

Nobody can do anything to you.

Duanmu Brigade can't do without you.

Stay in this camp.

I'll take care

of the rest.

You're giving up military power?

It's been so many years

that I've been at war. I'm tired.

Duanmu Brigade has suffered great wounds and casualties.

We'll take a short rest.

I know what's going on.

You don't need to lie to me.

It doesn't matter who holds military power.

We'd

still win this war.

I came to say goodbye.

Where are you going?

I'm returning to Chong City.

I've implicated General.

If I'm not punished,

it might not appease Duanmu Brigade.

I'm deeply grateful to you, General.

I must not let you down, General.

This is the first reason.

What about the second reason?

My mother has been trapped in Chong City for years.

I feel guilty.

I want to give her a normal life.

The third reason,

my body flows the blood of Demon Clan

as well as the human race.

During my time in Demon Clan,

I've met many kind people in Demon Clan.

During my time in the human race,

I've heard of the laments of commoners

who don't wish for war.

I don't wish for this war

to continue either.

Are you saying that,

you're planning to persuade Demon King

to stop the war of Chong City?

Peace between both tribes is what I wish for.

Chong City is a matter that gnaws at my mind.

Perhaps, there can be a better ending.

The two tribes have been at war for years,

great multitudes of people were wounded and died.

It's impossible for Demon King to listen to you.

Exactly.

General, can you ask Prime Minister Jiang

to give me more time

to persuade Demon King in Chong City

and have peace talks to end this war?

Chong City is a treacherous place. You might not make it back.

Demon King's complicated and very tricky.

Persuade him? Easier said than done.

I heard from the mountain demon,

Demon King used the Heart Devouring Curse

to control high-ranking military officers and soldiers.

Complaints have risen all around.

Although there are untold dangers and difficulties,

if I could remove

the Heart Devouring Curse from them,

and gain their protection and support,

that gives me a gleam of hope.

No!

I disapprove.

This mission is too risky.

You might not succeed in the persuasion,

and be thrown into prison.

I've already decided.

Even with a gleam of hope,

I'm willing to give it a shot.

This is an extremely serious matter.

Give me some time to consider.

Chong City is the city of Demon Clan's king.

It's easily guarded, but hard to besiege.

No matter how large the human race army is,

Demon Clan has many elite troops.

Once a fight breaks out,

bloodshed is inevitable.

We'd suffer comparable damage while inflicting damage on the enemy.

Zhan Yan,

if one person's sacrifice could being peace for all,

I'm willing to.

It's because of me,

none of them came back from the war in Chong City.

If I hadn't made this city the reward,

they wouldn't have attacked Chong City at that time.

It's all because of me.

Zhan Yan,

can you understand why I do this?

Wengu,

you're doing this

not only for Duanmu,

Duanmu Brigade,

and the life force of the human race and Demon Clan.

I'm very grateful.

But promise me

to always prioritize safety

and come back safe.

Zhan Yan,

I have another favour to ask.

As for General...

As for General,

I'd persuade her.

I'm sure she'll understand.

Whether it's human race or Demon Clan,

when a war persists for too long,

people get tired and exhausted

and would want to settle down.

Since Wengu has made up his mind,

why don't you allow him to give it a shot?

If he succeeds,

then, there won't be a war.

The human race officers and soldiers would not need to sacrifice.

The commoners can also be at peace.

Isn't this

an extremely good and rare opportunity?

You're right.

We should try as long as there's an opportunity.

I'll persuade brother.

However, Gu Chang Camp hates Demon Clan to the marrow of their bones.

I'm worried...

Leave it to me.

I'm confident I can persuade him.

Okay.

Once they've agreed,

I'll see Godfather.

Gosh, as a general

you can't even handle your home well.

Look at how messy your bed is.

Look.

Can you just tidy up

your clothes after wearing them?

Since you're not wearing the armour,

can't you stack it up?

Oh, I remembered

I got to go to Gu Chang's to discuss war matters.

Make yourself at home.

General Yang,

why are you avoiding me?

Am I?

You're not a tigress.

You are avoiding me.

Okay, I won't go.

I'll continue to study the art of war.

I'm not in a hurry anyway.

I went to practice asceticism in the mountains today

and picked some fruits on the way down.

Have some.

These are rare fruits.

They grow in thistles and thorns.

I don't think they are picked on the way down.

Did you hurt yourself?

It's just picking fruits.

How could I be hurt?

What brings you here?

Miss Duanmu sent me to discuss with you about

Wengu returning to Chong City to persuade and have peace talks,

and he needs your support.

The peace talk isn't possible.

We would've made up sooner if it was meant to be.

Was Wengu the one who suggested it?

Yes.

What's wrong about it?

Peace talk isn't child's play.

If Wengu is just a common person from Demon Clan,

if you wanted to protect him

I could close an eye

and act dumb.

But, he has the blood of Demon King.

He's born with Demon King's stand.

Can you guarantee

he'll give thought to us the human race?

At least, he gives thought to Miss Duanmu

as well as Duanmu Brigade.

Miss Duanmu is preparing to give up military power.

She has been battling in wars all these years.

She can't just give up like that.

Once Miss Duanmu loses military power,

who in this camp would respect her?

Even that Gao Bo Jian

wouldn't look her straight in the eye.

How dare he!

General Yang!

Even if I support her,

what about other generals?

What about Prime Minister?

You don't need to worry about this.

General and Lieutenant Zhan have their own thoughts.

Miss Duanmu prioritizes your thoughts.

So, she sent me to ask you.

I've always known that you

have always been highly principled,

standing to reason,

you won't reject us, right?

Thank you, General Yang.

Lousy fruit!

So sour!

Why did you bring me here?

Three years ago, her son went into the battlefield.

The villagers say

she's been seated here waiting for his return every day.

She waited for three years.

What arrived was

a memorial tablet with her son's name craved on it.

But, she still insisted on waiting.

To put bread on the table, he had to go to war.

After a very long time, he found out

his son was killed a long time ago in the war.

He couldn't accept the fact,

his hair turned grey overnight.

He became a mad man.

Please give us some food.

Thank you.

This kid's father

lost his limbs at war.

He became immobile.

Xiao Hu who no one cared for

started begging for a living.

He and his dad live on

what little food he gets.

Zhan Yan,

what are you trying to say?

General, have you ever thought,

war brings

not only physical wounds,

but, emotional wounds?

How can one live well,

how can one heal the emotional scars

is more important than how to

fight a good war.

The tragedy of the human race

is caused by Demon Clan.

You should first persuade Demon King.

If Demon Clan stops the war and surrenders first,

are you willing to stop the war?

If Wengu ends the violence of Demon King,

and the human race and Demon Clan reach a mutual agreement

that there will be no more war,

there will be no more people in such sad state.

After achieving peace,

we could console them,

and they'll be able to live well.

No grudge, no resentment,

only peace.

We'll talk about this only after Wengu succeeds to persuade Demon King.

Or else, it would be impossible

that I stop this war.

Victory paid with blood

is nothing to be proud of.

No grudge should be

resolved with death.

General Gu Chang,

I hope you'll find it in you to untie the knot in your heart

and allow these soldiers and commoners

the chance to live well.

Also, give yourself

a chance to let go of the grudge.

Prime Minister,

please postpone besieging the city.

No way.

Prime Minister,

Duanmu Brigade's Wengu is willing to give it a shot.

With Demon King's blood in his body,

he's willing to facilitate the peace talk between both tribes.

You think a Demon Clan's prince

would give thought to the future of the human race?

Wengu's mother is one of the human race.

He's half human race.

He's humane.

In the many years of treating people in the human race,

he's never harmed a single soul.

Doctors have heart like parents.

I believe

Wengu is sincere in reconciling the human race

and Demon Clan.

His identity itself is already a sin.

He's the prince of Demon Clan.

When wandering destitute in human race, he was despised.

Don't tell me he doesn't harbour grudge.

How can he be true to the human race?

Prime Minister,

we've been at war for years. The army is exhausted.

Peasants are forced from their homes and wandering about, they hope for peace.

If we could use this opportunity to make peace,

and end the killing of the innocent,

doesn't this go hand-in-hand with your goal to unite the tribes

and to overthrow Demon King?

If we can stop this war

and give the peasants a peaceful life,

I believe

the soul of warriors who were sacrificed

would be at ease too.

Yang Jian,

what do you think?

Godfather,

I've had such doubts.

But, I agree to give it a shot.

If the Chong City War is inevitable,

I believe the human race army

would strive their hardest and give their lives on the battlefield

without a complain.

But, if the war can be prevented

with a peace talk,

all our soldiers can return home safely

to live in peace and work happily.

So, it's worth a try.

Gu Chang is the commander-in-chief to besiege the city.

I'd like to hear from him.

Men!

Prime Minister.

Get General Gu Chang.

Yes.

Prime Minister.

Gu Chang.

Have you heard about Wengu returning to Chong City

for a peace talk?

Yes.

You're the commander-in-chief.

You decide.

We've been at war for years.

Even if Gu Chang Camp keeps recruiting,

the number of soldiers has been in steep decline.

We can't keep

sacrificing lives.

If the war can be stopped

without bloodshed,

it would be the best option.

I'm willing to give it a shot.

But, with one condition.

I'd give it five days, at most.

It's impossible to wait forever.

If the peace talk doesn't work,

we'll meet on the battlefield in Chong City.

Very well.

Since you've all agreed,

I'll talk to Wengu.

Gu Chang,

thank you so much

for supporting me just now.

I didn't do it for you.

I heard some words

that touched my heart.

I hope no one becomes like me,

losing everything.

You've succeeded at persuading

Gu Chang.

Because of you,

the opportunity is approved.

I desire the same as Gu Chang,

which is not to experience lost anymore.

General.

Prime Minister has agreed to speak to you.

Don't worry.

We'll be with you.

Okay.

Wengu,

what are the odds of success

if you're head to Chong City?

Prime Minister,

I do have a question too.

What are the odds of success if human race

besieged the city in full force?

Chong City is easily guarded, but hard to besiege

under the watch of Demon King.

If we besiege the city,

10 out of 100 of human race would live.

Even so,

we'd go all out.

No regrets.

I have the same thought as you for this trip I'll be taking, Prime Minister.

I'll go all out.

No regrets.

I only wish for you to give me a few more days.

How can you guarantee that

you'd not collude with Demon King

to change sides in a war to go against the human race?

I'd leave the weapon that killed Dragon Clan.

Wengu, you...

Duanmu,

the inverted scale of the prince of Demon Clan

is also my weakness.

If I ever turn disloyal,

just kill me.

I'd die without regrets.

Do you need to go this far?

Prime Minister,

I am willing to put my life on the line to guarantee

Wengu would never betray the human race.

If anything happens to Wengu,

my life is yours.

How are you certain that you're able to live long?

What makes you think you could use it to vouch for others?

Godfather,

I'm willing to surrender the Emblem of General.

If the peace talk doesn't work out,

do as you see fit.

Whether it's stripping me off military power,

or taking my life,

there will be no objection.

Duanmu!

Wengu,

Zhan Yan and I

and the whole Duanmu Brigade

support you.

Representing the human race for the peace talk would only benefits us.

Please consider carefully, Prime Minister

so as not to disappoint the troops.

Duanmu Cui and Zhan Yan teamed up with the rest of the army

to pressure me into agreeing to the peace talk.

If I disagree,

it might cause an uproar.

It'd be difficult to pacify them.

I could only agree for now.

If Wengu's lucky enough to succeed,

I'll find a chance to sabotage the reconciliation.

This war must go down.

Wengu,

I'll release you.

You have three days.

If you succeed in persuading Chong City,

then both tribes will talk.

If there's any disloyalty on the other end,

the consequences will be unforgiving on the battlefield.

Prime Minister,

Gu Chang said to give Wengu five days.

We can't delay the opportunity in a battle.

Three days is the longest you'll have.

Thank you, Prime Minister.

This being the case,

hurry, return and prepare.

Yes!

The expungement of the Abyss is getting stronger.

Go to my tent first.

Zhan Yan,

are you alright?

He's fine.

I'm here.

Zhan Yan will be just fine.

Come on.

How have you become so weak?

Zhan Yan,

why does your illness keep coming back?

Don't worry,

I feel much better now.

It's just a temporary thing.

Before Wengu heads off to Chong City,

why don't you get a few more doses of medicine from him?

Keep them with you.

Are we allowed to return to Chong City?

Yes, Prime Minister approved of it.

Don't worry, General.

I'll keep Wengu accompanied.

Hong Luan,

are you going with him too?

I'm most familiar with the topography of Chong City.

I can be of help to Wengu.

I'd be where

Wengu will be.

Good.

With you by Wengu's side,

I'm more at ease.

Wengu.

Tonight,

I'll give the both of you a farewell dinner.

Thank you, General.

I will honour the mission.

May it be a good year

when we meet.

May the years be quiet and peaceful.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

-Cheers. -Cheers. Cheers.

Bottoms up.

Cheers. Drink.

Sisters,

this farewell dinner is for Hong Luan and Wengu.

Wengu, Hong Luan,

one thing I ask of you,

whether you succeed or not,

please come back safely.

I'll be there to welcome you in person

when you're back.

I won't let you down, General.

Cheers!

Cheers!

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Cheers, General.

General,

a toast to you!

Bottoms up.

Bottoms up. Cheers!

Wengu,

this is the first pouch I've made

since coming to the human race.

It's for you.

You used peach blossom petals?

If we lose each other,

I can follow the scent

and find you

and protect you.

I'll keep it well.

Hong Luan,

come on. Let's drink some more.

Come on.

Come.

I should also gift General Duanmu a pouch.

Zhan Yan,

do I resemble the person

that you like?

You are a general who shoulders great responsibilities.

You carry great duties

and expectations.

We're different,

right?

How's she like?

She's got bad temper

and very prideful.

One word from her can piss you off.

Don't you know how good I am?

I'll show you what's "scared".

She can't stand the cold too.

But, just to look good,

she'd wear thin clothes.

It feels like the wind could

just blow her away.

Sect Leader Duanmu,

have you always worn thin clothes like this?

Don't I look nice?

It isn't that easy to be

the prettiest High Immortal in the Three Realms.

I think you meant the first High Immortal to be frozen to death in Three Realms.

You...

I meant, the High Immortal

who can withstand the coldest of weathers in Three Realms.

Of course.

She's a picky eater.

She loves sweet-tasting vegetables,

no meat, no spring onions,

no ginger

and no...

There's a lot of food she doesn't eat.

I won't stand on ceremony, then.

But, food such as Wolfberries,

I won't eat them.

You remember everything

about her so clearly.

Yes.

I think of her a lot.

I should've known

Zhan Yan is

the only person you'd open up to.

If he can bring you happiness,

I wish the best for both of you.

Duanmu,

I want to...

Zhan Yan,

it's late.

Head back early and rest.

We'll need to see Hong Luan and Wengu off tomorrow.

Duanmu,

what should I do?

Star Lord Yang Jian told me

that I should wake you and take you away.

But now,

even though knowing all these aren't real,

I couldn't bring myself to do it.

This is the place that you've been thinking about

and hard to part with.

This is where your family is,

your siblings,

it's where your aspiration and things you pursue are at.

I left Chong City when I was little.

It wasn't in such dire state.

Over a decade of war

has been the source of disaster to

the human race and Demon Clan.

Where did he practise the Heart Devouring Curse?

To practise this kind of curse,

one must be in a hidden place.

Madam didn't have appetite to eat again?

Even after you sent men to get the delicacies of human race,

Madam hasn't eaten much either.

Then, she went out in the afternoon to distribute medicine and treat people.

I've sent men to protect her.

Whatever.

Just let her be.

Remember,

she shouldn't know about the practise of the curse in the secret chamber

of the Abyss of 100,000 feet.

Or else, you are to answer for it.

I'll keep my lip tight.

Madam wouldn't know about it.

Abyss of 100,000 feet? Practising curse?

Is he referring to the Heart Devouring Curse?

You're dismissed.

Yes.

How did you where the secret chamber is?

I saw him coming in here when I was little.

It's a very hidden place.

A few times,

he brought me here for theurgy rituals.

I couldn't take it, so I left.

This looks like

the Heart Devouring Curse.

Placing it here,

such a hidden place,

trespassers would fall under the control of the curse.

This is indeed painstaking.

Wengu,

are you alright?

I'm fine.

I don't want to be a useless person anymore.

Remember the empty streets

when we entered this city?

Could they be...

I'm guessing that

Demon King used commoners of Demon Clan as test subjects

for the Heart Devouring Curse

to control Demon Clan's army.

Imprisoning them here

makes it living hell for them.

I'll release them.

It's no use.

Only by finding the source of the curse

can we remove the Heart Devouring Curse.

Or, they'd suffer from agonizing pain even if

they escape to the ends of the earth.

The source of the curse?

I'm a Peach Blossom Demon,

I can absorb the source of curses.

Let me give it a shot.

The blood of Dragon Clan can control the Heart Devouring Curse.

Perhaps, I can help you.

Let me out!

Let me out!

Let me out!

Let me out!

A voice is coming from inside.

Could it be the source of the curse?