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PROLOGUE

Young Master, there might not be space in the house for your trophies,

but isn't this a bit disrespectful to the honor given to you?

Too much honor becomes a burden.

It's better to smash them to pieces now, so life can go on.

Why don't you take part in the imperial examinations?

You can become a ranked official.

Even the highest-ranked official is working for other people.

But you have to do something with your life.

That's true.

I don't know what to do.

Continue.

Is that the Head Disciple's energy signature?

Mediocre frame with no foundation.

These two fellows are not worthy to be compared to Head Disciple.

MATERIAL: AGED DARK IRON

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: RARE

Aged dark iron?

How lucky of me to come across such a treasure!

Who am I to say no to this?

Let me disguise myself first.

I'm sorry, Young Master!

I'll fetch it right away!

There's no need. You can head back.

What happened?

That was strange.

A monster!

That brat!

Are you a pet that the monster spits out?

Young man, it is due to fate that we met.

Did you just lose

a gold statuette, a silver statuette or an iron statuette?

Goodness, when did the river deity become a woman?

An iron statuette.

You are an honest child.

For that, I'll gift you the gold statuette and silver statuette.

Hold on.

What about my iron statuette?

Young man, it is due to fate that we met.

Did you just lose

a gold statuette, a silver statuette or an iron statuette?

An iron statuette.

It was my mistake.

The problem lies with me.

You might have difficulty with multiple choices.

I will narrow it down for you.

Look at this large and expensive diamond statuette

and this ordinary iron statuette.

Which one do you choose?

The iron statuette.

Are you certain?

Yes, I am.

Be it a gold, silver or iron statuette,

once it has fallen into the river, it belongs to you, my goddess.

Even if it hadn't fallen in the river, I would've presented it to you.

Could she be immortal?

She seems very powerful.

Now this is fun.

Good boy.

But Lingjian Sect is one of the five great sects.

I cannot take it without a good reason.

Since you gave me the aged dark iron,

I guess I'll grant you one wish.

What do you want?

-I want to practice cultivation. -You lack aptitude.

That's all right.

There is always someone who doesn't fit the mold.

Given your aptitude,

training and practice may not amount to anything.

Do I not have the slightest chance at immortal cultivation?

You do.

A one in a million chance.

All right, I'll take it.

If you take me with you,

I will succeed in immortal cultivation.

I will show you how my intelligence and wisdom

will turn a one in a million chance

into a formidable power.

I will not give up until the very end.

Where are you going?

What about my wish?

IMMORTALITY CONFERENCE

"Immortality Conference"?

Young Master!

Young Master.

Why did the Jin Bridge turn into quicksand?

-Young Master, pull me up. -Don't move around.

This is quicksand.

The more you move, the deeper you'll sink.

Yes, he's right.

Every move you make

will create pockets of air between you and the sand.

The sand will quickly fill in those pockets of air

until you have difficulty breathing.

Quicksand?

This is child's play!

You want to play?

I'll play with you.

Are you waiting for death in that position?

Young Master.

Your current pose will easily make others laugh at you.

Life or death is a minor thing,

but reputation is very important.

You're equally distributing your body weight instead of just on your legs.

This prevents you from sinking.

You're smart indeed, Wang Lu.

What? Are you saying he'll be saved by doing that?

That's not possible.

I can't even save myself under these circumstances.

Lifting a foot out of the quicksand

is like dragging a fully grown water buffalo.

If I want to get out of this, I can only use outside forces.

Like stepping on others to get out.

That would require the other person to be cooperative and remain still.

Young Master!

Don't do that to me, Young Master!

There are some writings.

Xiaohai, take a look. Is it an explanation of the game?

PIT OF PITTING TEAMMATES

"Pit of Pitting Teammates."

What?

Such guilty pleasures don't need an inscription.

Wang Lu.

I think your plan is viable.

The creator of this challenge gave us a clear hint.

Teammates have to work together to pass.

That means...

There has to be someone who...

This must be Heaven's will.

Since I've already struck my pose,

be my guest. Come on.

But Young Master...

Wang Lu.

Xiaohai.

We're friends.

Someone has to sacrifice.

It's fine. I'll just endure it and it will be over.

But be gentle.

Go!

GET THROUGH THE HARD TIMES TOGETHER

KILL THEM ALL TO GET RID OF WITNESSES

GET THROUGH THE HARD TIMES TOGETHER

KILL THEM ALL TO GET RID OF WITNESSES

Wang Lu, I found the trick!

Young Master!

Young Master!

GET THROUGH THE HARD TIMES TOGETHER

KILL THEM ALL TO GET RID OF WITNESSES

KILL THEM ALL TO GET RID OF WITNESSES

Young Master!

This must be the Bridge of Helplessness!

That Hai Yunfan was the death of us!

No, Xiaohai isn't like that.

Besides, this Bridge of Helplessness

isn't as frightening as I imagined.

Congratulations on passing the Jin Bridge challenge that is 100 times harder.

We passed?

Yes.

That is because Hai Yunfan chose to get through hard times together.

He has already escaped from the quicksand

and moved on to the next level on a different path.

That is why the two of you have also passed.

I was right to trust him.

This whole passing procedure is rather half-hearted.

Since we've passed,

we must have become the disciples of Lingjian Sect now, right?

The sect leader said that according to tradition,

both of you may come with me

and join the Outer Court of Xiaoyao Peak.

Things are different this year though. An elder added an extra challenge.

To join the Inner Court, the challenge starts with the Cloud Wave Map ahead.

It is exceptionally dangerous with a risk of death.

"Risk of death"?

That's all right.

I have been a professional adventurer for decades

with the nickname of Level-Passing Wonder.

You said that it'll be sinister and perilous.

Why should I care?

I've met a few of the newcomers.

Not one of them is as sociable as you.

All right, I'll tell you one more thing.

There will be no turning back.

Every blade of grass and every tree exists for a reason.

He's an interesting fellow.

Wang Zhong, let's go.

What is this?

He actually placed his trust in another and sacrificed himself?

He passed the quicksand pit challenge in a snap.

This fellow sure is cunning.

It has been a few months, but he hasn't disappointed me.

Young Master,

how come we've reached a cliff?

Did we go the wrong way?

No, we didn't.

If my guess is right,

there will be an entrance to the dungeon ahead of this cliff.

Dungeon?

You newbies never pay attention to system notifications.

Information provided by the system is the key.

He just told us that there is no going back

and everything exists for a reason.

As long as we keep moving forward, a new map will appear.

This cliff is above an abyss. If...

There is no room for hesitation on the path to immortality.

LINGJIAN SECT, JIANXING HALL

This person that the sect leader wanted me to observe

is certainly extraordinary.

He walked out of the Cloud Wave Map in just four hours!

NINTH ELDER OF LINGJIAN SECT, HUA YUN

Liu Xian, do you remember the last person to do so?

In four hours?

SECOND ELDER OF LINGJIAN SECT, LIU XIAN

It's only our head disciple from back in the day.

He does have great aptitude,

but there's no need to watch him for so long.

But he's handsome!

Let's see the location for their next challenge.

Liu Xian, when did you design such a challenge at Piaomiao Peak?

You changed the events of the Immortality Conference?

Of course not!

Am I the type who would change the rules on a whim?

TAOYUAN VILLAGE

Found it.

"Taoyuan Village.

Designer, Wang Wu."

I knew it had to be Wang Wu!

No way, I need to cancel this challenge!

Liu Xian!

I think it's too late.

TAOYUAN VILLAGE

"Taoyuan Village"?

Why do I have a strong and familiar feeling of a role-playing game?

Let's take a look around.

Young Master, what is "role-playing game"?

Get going.

Young Master, these people look scary.

Let's head back.

Hold on.

They just need time to process.

Welcome!

Young man.

You are the first guest to come to Taoyuan Village in 300 years.

We'll hold a feast for you with tea, wine and fruit!

Come on in.

Chief, this is a nice treatment,

-but what a slow reaction that was. -Come on in.

Come on in.

Young boy.

I let you muddle your way through the first challenge.

But you're on my turf now.

You better behave and hand over the Xiaoyun Ancient Coin.

-Come! -Eat up!

What? Are there immortals outside?

What profession is that?

What? The sect leader is greater than the village head?

What? We need to make salutations to the sect leader?

Are we being punished?

That's so much trouble!

How many wives can the sect leader have?

What's a sect leader? Is it edible?

Dig in!

Young Master, why do these people seem so weird?

You're right.

This Taoyuan Village is like a beginner's level.

There must be hidden clues all around.

We'll have to chat with the villagers, find clues and complete enough quests

before we'll be allowed to leave.

Here. Let's have a drink!

-All right. -Here.

-Here you go. -Here.

-Cheers! -Cheers!

Wang Lu?

Xiaohai?

You two disappeared after I put my hand on that stone tablet.

I was so worried.

I'm so glad to see you again.

You too.

Don't worry. I said I would look after you.

-Let's eat first. -Wang Lu.

That can wait.

A lot of people have arrived already.

Look over there.

Wang Lu!

You were fast.

We meet again.

Hey.

Young heroes, this is the most peaceful place.

There has never been any violence.

No fighting is allowed.

Did you hear that?

This is a place of peace.

No fighting is allowed.

All right!

No fighting.

I am magnanimous.

Here's the thing.

I'll pardon you if you'll be my servant.

There's no need to thank me.

-Very... -Well?

Funny.

For you? Save it.

Let's go eat.

Hey!

Don't be unappreciative.

Let me remind you.

This is a place of peace.

No fighting is allowed.

Otherwise, you'll be done for if I just say the word.

I'd like to see

what you can say to save your wretched life.

Frozen Seal Shower Talisman!

Flowing Cloud Invisible Sword!

Blood Red Essence Energy!

Those are all magical treasures!

Be careful, Young Master.

Well, Wang Lu?

I'll give you a chance.

Pick one.

Another multiple-choice question?

I choose

four!

-Help! -Four?

Good choice.

He knows how to call for help.

There's no option four.

-Who are you? -Number Four!

He's just an extra.

How dare he challenge a tattletale guru like me!

He's just asking for it. Let's eat.

Wang Wu!

Is this the new challenge you designed?

Sect Leader?

I thought I heard the chirping of magpies just now,

but it was actually you.

Listen to how pitiful I am.

I used my top-grade spirit stones

in order to design the new Taoyuan Village challenge.

Look, even my flowers are wilting.

You must grant me overtime pay.

Are you kidding?

You can forget about it.

I won't pay for your silly nonsense.

Are you kidding? Silly nonsense?

Why do you still not understand after living for hundreds of years?

Aptitude and spiritual root aren't what matters most in cultivation.

Nor is it temperament or perception.

So what is it?

Emotional quotient, of course!

Calm down and listen to me.

The Nine Continents now advocates peace and love.

Forming good friendships is a necessary part of cultivation.

I designed Taoyuan Village to test the newcomers' emotional quotient.

I suggest you contemplate

how to raise your own emotional quotient.

Several elders just complained to me

that you recklessly tampered with the Immortality Conference

and showed complete disregard for our sect's long-standing tradition!

They all looked down on you now.

How can you talk to me about emotional quotient?

Feng Yin, you don't understand me!

I'm so hurt!

What are you doing? Get up!

Your clothes are in disarray! Is that appropriate?

The other elders don't even like me.

What's the use in conducting myself with dignity?

I might as well die!

Hey, consider my feelings.

If you do this again...

All right, fine. I won't pursue this matter.

I'm leaving!

I might be removed from my position.

It seems like I have to use my ultimate trick!

Young Master, when I was out fetching water just now,

everybody was staring at me with envy.

Nobody will underestimate us again.

You're amazing.

I wanted to keep a low profile, so we wouldn't be hated.

Hated?

Hated?

Wang Lu, I've been meaning to ask

how did you summon that black-clothed person.

That's simple.

The village chief said this is a place of peace.

That means that players are prohibited from fighting each other.

If the players fight within the village boundaries,

those skull-level guards won't let them get away with it.

Young Master, I still don't understand what you're saying,

but you look so handsome.

Lingjian Sect is known to keep a low profile

and rarely shows displays of dominance like Shengjing Sect.

Perhaps that is why they set such a gentle rule.

Lingjian Sect's rules are simple.

Idiots must die.

Aren't you the guard who stops fights?

Why are you here?

I didn't summon you. I'm not in a fight.

Don't tell me that I triggered a romantic connection!

Young man, you and I were fated to meet.

In this sea of people,

you were the only one I fell in love at first sight.

-Why don't we play a game? -Okay.

Close your eyes.

Listen to me.

I will take one item from you as a keepsake.

I will also give you an item in return.

All right?

Okay.

Stand up.

Turn around.

-I'm taking you flying. -Okay.

-Do you feel higher? -Yes.

-Isn't this fun? -Yes!

Had enough fun yet?

I helped you during the day and now I'm getting my reward.

It's only appropriate.

What kind of guard demands money from a guest?

So you were messing with me?

-Yes. -Jerk!

I'll beat you up!

If you were allowed to,

you would've hit me on the head already.

XIAOYUN

It seems that this ancient coin is quite valuable.

I had better not lose it.

Oh, my. This is bad. It's next to your foot.

I'll pick it up.

I got it.

I better not drop it this time.

Why was this difficult young man given the Xiaoyun Ancient Coin?

Just you wait!

This mysterious person is so dumb.

Why do I get

such a familiar yet annoying feeling?

Hey! Bring them back to me!

What's going on?

How are we going to get back?

TAOYUAN VILLAGE

What's the matter?

-Are you getting down? -Yes.

It's just as the Young Master guessed.

The entire village is surrounded by an enchanted boundary.

There's an endless forest outside the boundary.

However, after asking around,

the villagers don't seem to know about the Immortality Conference.

It seems we were destined to meet again.

Just like what you said,

this village is a part of the Immortality Conference.

This place seems very peaceful though.

I wonder when the challenge will begin.

Hasn't it already begun?

Are you saying...

Lingjian Sect put in so much effort into designing this village

and gathering so many villagers.

I believe there are numerous subplots here.

Only by completing a certain number of side quests,

can we unlock the main quest.

So, let's walk around.

Maybe we'll trigger something.

-Help! -Stop!

Help! Help me!

-You fatty! -Help me!

You want to team up with us?

I'll kill you now so I'll have one less competitor later.

Help!

Why are you looking at me? I don't have money. Go.

Thank you, my savior. Why don't we team up?

Can I join your team?

I am Wen Bao, the son of Canglan Country's imperial advisor.

It's remarkable that he hasn't been eliminated yet.

Don't you know, Wang Lu?

Affinity has always been hard to predict.

There are many average people

who are blessed with an aptitude for immortal cultivation.

I am aware that I am slow-witted. I'm willing to team up with you two.

No! I'm willing to do anything for you if you take me in.

We aren't that close yet.

Xiaohai, let's go.

Wang Lu, Wen Bao walked out of the Cloud Wave Map in a day or so.

That's an outstanding result.

Xiaohai, you're too naive.

I guess he had a nervous breakdown after he got lost

and just kept walking as he cried.

That can't be.

Why not?

Wasn't it said that a desperate man isn't afraid of death?

Someone like him can easily trigger plot sequences.

Haven't you been curious about how to complete Taoyuan Village?

He will be an excellent demonstration.

What do you mean?

He'll come to us after he triggers a quest.

Let's go.

I know you weren't to be blamed before.

You follow Wang Lu's orders.

Besides, the money I was cheated on didn't end up in your hands.

-Then, what do you want? -Nothing.

I just want to tell you

that bygones are bygones.

After all,

we'll be in the same sect in the future.

Actually, Young Master told me

to chat with the villagers as much as possible.

I'm not here to listen to that.

How many days have you been wearing these clothes?

You need to take care of yourself.

Why are you suddenly so concerned about me?

I don't know why.

When I see you,

I am reminded of my younger brother.

Boy.

Are you going to continue being his study assistant?

Those who crossed the Jin Bridge have an affinity.

We're all equal.

Wang Lu

is very friendly with Hai Yunfan lately.

However, he keeps ordering you around.

I don't like seeing that.

Are you forever going to be

a study assistant?

-But-- -No but!

Being here means that you have the ability to become a Lingjian Sect's disciple.

It just depends on whether you want

to be his servant

for the rest of your life.

Here is my conclusion.

First, there is no currency. Items are exchanged with labor.

Second, the villagers know nothing about the Immortality Conference.

They're only concerned about themselves

and won't let you leave the village.

Third, to find the way out,

-we must-- -Win the villagers' favor.

Good job, Xiaohai. You're catching up.

Wang Zhong, why are you lost in thought?

Young Master, what were you saying?

It's enough that you skip lessons.

Now you don't even bother to pay attention.

Do you want to fail?

Young Master, please repeat what you said.

Wang Lu! Hai Yunfan!

-It seems the silly fool has done it. -He must have a quest.

Wang Lu!

What's the matter? Did you uncover an awesome plot?

I'm in big trouble!

I was suddenly stopped by an older lady today.

She said I look just like her deceased brother.

-Open up. -She even wanted me to live with her!

-Eat slowly. -She also gave me a lot of pastries.

Look!

Aren't these Liu Erniang's special pastries?

They're difficult to make so she doesn't sell them.

She only gives a few to those that she is close with.

She actually gave you so many.

Isn't she the village chief's cousin?

You sure are a lucky fool.

You encountered such a high-level quest.

If I remember correctly,

Liu Erniang led a promiscuous lifestyle.

She received her retribution when her house was struck by lightning.

She is temporarily staying at Chief's house.

You must be kidding.

Isn't Liu Erniang an old lady?

Who says an older woman can't long for love?

Didn't you notice during dinner last night?

Liu Erniang and Chief were exchanging flirty glances the whole time.

Is the sect leader really greater than I am?

Of course, you are the greatest, Chief.

They only stopped after Chief's wife got angry.

This is a very important detail.

Wang Lu, I was too busy declining drinks last night.

I was so drunk that my head was swimming.

How did you have time to observe other people?

Also,

Liu Erniang and Chief's wife suddenly had a quarrel this morning.

Chief's wife couldn't win the fight and took out her anger on me.

She kicked me out of Chief's house.

I don't know why they started fighting.

You go around seducing men. Do you have no shame?

Not everybody can attract others' attention.

-You can't. Look at yourself. -What's wrong with me?

Pig ears and a face as round as the moon. Who can stand looking at you?

I have pig ears?

Even if I have pig ears, my husband is the village chief!

So what? My cousin is the village chief.

Enough! Stop fighting!

-Move aside! -Who did you just push?

-My husband! -My cousin!

-My husband! -Enough!

-Move it! -Stop fighting!

-Stand aside! -Ma'am!

Ma'am? Who are you calling ma'am?

-Why are you being so mean to him? -I didn't.

-So what? -Wait.

The three of them are living under the same roof.

Of course tempers would run high.

You became the sacrificial lamb.

What do I do now?

I'm afraid the village chief has his hands tied.

The entire village will turn to chaos.

This is clearly a quest.

We have to resolve the conflict between the two women

and restore Chief's reputation.

That must be the quest objective.

The chief is the most important figure in the village.

He could affect the entire storyline.

This is at least a top-grade quest.

Top-grade quest?

Young Master, let me go.

I've been following you for so long.

I have learned a thing or two.

You?

You should focus on your tenth-rate quest first.

Xiaohai, lead Wen Bao through this quest.

However, I think others have discovered our plan already

and they are copying us.

Some have already unlocked the quest at the steamed bun shop.

Fang, the old spinster, already has seven suitors.

That's all right.

I never planned on keeping this secret.

The more people participating in Taoyuan Village quests,

the better.

TWO DAYS LATER

There you are. Are you tired? Do you want to rest?

Wang Zhong, are you angry?

Let me ask you something.

Are you trying to ruin my future

by being your servant forever? Is that why you insisted on me staying?

I knew it.

Since I was little, you've never treated me as a human being.

I just never thought you'd be so cruel to me

for the sake of your vanity.

You should know what crossing the Jin Bridge means.

It means I have potential too.

I can cultivate immortality just like you.

I never thought

you would ruin my future

just so I will remain as your servant.

Young Master.

This kowtow

is for taking me in.

From now on,

I don't owe you anything.

Wang Zhong.

You're in such a hurry to pack.

Someone must be waiting for you outside.

Wang Lu.

You don't treat me as a human being,

but someone else does.

THE WATER DISSIPATED AFTER THE RAIN AND THE LAKE IS VERY CLEAR...

You've been with me for seven years.

But I am no better than a stranger.

Subtitle translation by Renee Luk