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We have one year before the competition between the five sects.

We should let disciples who have joined less than ten years

train in the mortal realm.

First,

the evil cults are rampant these days.

Lingjian Sect should eliminate them,

keep the peace of Cangxi State and protect its citizens.

Second, by having a deep understanding of the Nine Continents,

they'll understand human affairs more.

That way, cultivation and understanding will complement each other,

so that they won't forget the source of faith.

Liu Xian, Fang He, and Wang Wu,

the three of you will be the leads in this training.

-Yes. -Yes.

Wang Wu!

Six-Spike Blood Poison?

Hai Tiankuo injured you?

Don't make a fuss.

I can handle this minuscule bit of poison.

Six-Spike Blood Poison grows and multiplies without end

and has a conflicting nature to your Wuxiang Mantra!

Why did you allow this to happen?

Given your cultivation stage,

Six-Spike Blood Poison couldn't possibly hit you.

You deliberately let it happen.

I'm not a masochist. I was just careless.

You've had some success with your Wuxiang Mantra.

Tonight's full moon

is the last time you'll suffer bone-breaking pain.

But Six-Spike Blood Poison will put you through another year of torment.

Why did you do this?

Is this so you can further perfect the Wuxiang Mantra?

You've already passed that stage.

Why would you still bother?

Don't tell me it's for Wang Lu's sake.

Yes.

This poison can imitate the blood flow of a low-stage cultivator

and help you improve the technique for Wang Lu.

Wang Wu, this will subject you to another year of torture.

-If any mishaps befall you-- -That's enough.

I don't care about the brat.

I'm doing this to perfect the mantra of Head Disciple.

Since you're afflicted with Six-Spike Blood Poison,

you should remain here.

I will send Hua Yun and Ao Guanhai to monitor you

to catch you from falling into Qi Deviation again.

Liu Xian and Fang He will lead the disciples in their training.

Yes.

Sect Leader.

This is considered a work injury!

No.

Brat.

You get what you want.

Really?

Do the words I say come true?

Our practical training has been moved up.

Xiaohai, we won't have to wait for three years.

If you return with first place,

you'll immediately become my master's Successor Disciple.

You'll be my junior.

That's wonderful!

It won't be that easy.

Xiaohai, you must get first place.

I'll prepare a room for you.

It won't be difficult.

I'm your only competitor on the path of cultivation.

I've already defeated you,

but you're still second to none below me.

Besides, I'm already a Successor Disciple.

When the time comes, I'll lose on purpose and let you get first place.

You sure can brag.

In the mortal realm, you'll find out how terrifying humans can be.

Enough food for me. I have to go.

Here's another word of advice.

During the assembly in three days,

the teams and other details will be announced.

Wang Lu, you're so smart.

I'm sure I don't need to tell you what to do.

Yes, snag the best people and equipment.

Bye, Master.

You're done for. You've caught her eye.

What?

-What is it? -Training in the mortal realm?

-Teams will be formed? -Have you all heard?

Sect Leader announced our training was moved up.

We set out in three days!

Yes! We finally got to journey out!

-That's so sudden. -Right, I can't wait!

I agree.

Teams will be decided in three days.

It's so rushed.

What teams?

How can you not know?

For Lingjian Sect disciples,

training in the mortal realm is the most important test.

Disciples who have been with the sect for less than ten years must participate.

However, we can't all go in one big mass,

so it's usually four people in a team.

Quests are assigned by an elder.

Zhu Qin, have you decided who you'll team up with?

I've decided not to team up with Wang Lu.

You've lost your cultivation, yet you're still so choosy.

I suggest you prepare gifts and think about who you can bribe.

At least Wang Lu is a Successor Disciple.

At your level, you don't get to do the picking.

When all the good teams are full, it'll be too late for you to cry.

Stop it.

Hold up.

Why would I cry?

Besides, I'll cry if I want to. It's none of your business.

What's so special about a Successor Disciple?

Wang Zhong, come on. Let's go cry.

What?

Let's go make a team.

Loser.

Xinyao, who do you want to team up with?

Me?

Who?

Tell me.

Who is it?

Are you sure you want to pick me?

I'm just a lowly Outer Court disciple.

You have so many choices.

Silly, of course, I'm picking you.

Are you sure?

You're one of the few Successor Disciples.

There are bound to be hordes of people coming to you tomorrow.

I suggest you consider this carefully.

You still have a few days left. There is no rush.

You're mine for sure.

As for the other two spots,

I'll need your approval first.

Why?

Isn't that how challenges are conducted?

When an elder picks a Successor Disciple,

the Sect Leader has no say in it.

Time for bed.

I'll be heading back.

Xiaohai?

Didn't you sleep last night?

Didn't you tell me to help you choose disciples in the morning?

It was a random thought. You took it seriously?

Truly, the elder is more anxious than the Sect Leader.

All right.

Since you're so interested,

I'll take you around to see how cute the disciples are.

DAILY ESSENTIALS

-Senior! -Senior!

-Senior! -Senior!

Come on!

I'm the sect's genius

and the most handsome man on Wuxiang Peak.

How can my courtyard be so empty?

Perhaps, the training in the mortal realm hasn't been announced yet

and people just aren't aware.

They must be too shy to meet me.

Stop fooling yourself.

When it comes down to it, you're disliked by all.

Take a look at Yin Xuan.

He's also a Successor Disciple,

but he's much more popular than you are.

The crowd surrounding him at the training ground was impenetrable.

I couldn't even get a spot in line.

-Yin Xuan! -Yin Xuan!

-Yin Xuan! -Yin Xuan!

-Yin Xuan! -Pick me!

-Pick me! -Pick me!

Look at him.

Now, look at you.

This place is as lifeless as a funeral hall.

Aren't you terrified?

You're used to it.

You're destined to find yourself all alone just like your master.

How dare you!

You're at Wuxiang Peak.

When have I ever needed to mind my behavior based on where I am?

He's right.

However, I am curious why does Prince Zhu come by so early,

empty-handed and pick a fight.

If it's not because he has too much time on his hands,

then he must be trying to catch my attention.

What is it?

Does nobody want you because you lost all your cultivation?

Are you trying to goad me into accepting you into my team?

Gosh.

We're not a garbage collection center.

You...

I am gifted at cultivation

and have returned to the Qi Refining Stage.

You're the last person I would go to.

Zhu Qin, we should leave.

Leave?

Why?

Your former master has lost all dignity.

We shouldn't turn our backs on him.

Let's stay and feign interest as shills.

Having someone around is better than nothing.

Right?

Wang Lu!

Wang Lu!

You'll pick me, right?

He did hire a shill.

Who are you putting on an act for?

You.

Look at Xiaohai.

He's also a prince,

but has quietly reached tier three Foundation Establishment.

Then, there's Wen Bao.

He is ranked first in the Little Qingyun training.

And you?

A rookie with cultivation reset to zero.

How do you have the nerve to show your face? Aren't you ashamed?

I just happened to pass by and dropped in to laugh at you.

Zhu Qin, we should go.

If we're late, we'll miss out on giving a gift to Liuli Xian.

Right.

See you in the mortal realm.

Liuli Xian...

will kill you.

Wang Lu, am I as amazing as you say I am?

Of course. You're the cream of the crop.

Really?

Are you letting me join your team?

A warm welcome to Wen Bao, the one with off-the-charts rage

who will provide amazing offenses for our team!

All right, now we just need one more person.

Who should we ask?

I have someone in mind already.

-Who is it? -Who?

This training experience in the mortal realm is very important for Xiaohai.

If he gets first place,

the Restriction in his body will no longer be an issue.

We have the brain,

one who can casts spells and one who provides offensive attacks

in our team right now.

However, there is one more thing we need before we become an ideal team.

What's missing?

A strong backing and powerful background.

Who has the most powerful backing in Lingjian Sect?

-Liuli Xian! -Liuli Xian!

Liuli Xian, try my homemade immortal chicken.

-Liuli Xian, I made this for you. -Liuli Xian!

-You're sure to excel after eating it. -Try mine!

-Mine is the best! -Try it.

-Liuli Xian! -Try this!

Eat mine!

Try this. It's delicious!

-Liuli Xian, try mine. -Try this.

-Liuli, try mine! -Liuli, eat mine!

It smells good!

-Liuli Xian, try mine! -Taste mine!

-Liuli Xian! -Liuli Xian, have a taste!

-Try mine! -Taste this!

-Wait for a bit. -Try mine!

-This one is delicious. -Liuli Xian, try it.

-Don't push. -It's very tasty.

-Liuli Xian, try this! -Liuli Xian!

Excuse me. Move aside.

-Excuse me. -Make way.

-Liuli Xian! -Try this one!

-There are so many! -There are so many of them.

That's a lot. Where did he get all that?

Are...

Are all those for me?

It's not much.

This is a little gift from me and Zhu Qin.

-I hope you will consider us. -Right.

"Consider"?

Consider what?

Well...

Consider...

Consider going--

Seventh Elder.

Master.

Master, why are you here?

Anyone who dares feed Liuli Xian again will have to face the consequences!

-Go, run! -Go, run!

Don't leave.

Master.

-These are all the dishes. -All right.

Coming!

Lady Owner!

Lady Owner.

Lady Owner, we need to talk to you.

Don't get in the way of doing business.

Last time, you tricked me into going to the Spiritual Pool

with promises of riches.

How did that end?

I didn't gain anything!

Where did you get all this money?

Did you empty your master's coffers while she was away?

I earned this money from the gambling party.

Lies!

Your master took all of that money.

Do you think I'm an idiot?

Master, you're good at hiding your abilities.

I can't believe this.

The devious Elder Wang Wu is finally a victim of fraud.

The older ones will be replaced

by the new ones in every profession.

There's always a reason behind ingratiating behavior.

What do you want from me?

Here's the thing.

All new disciples are required to go training in the mortal realm.

We have to form teams of four.

We're just missing you.

-I'm not going. -No!

There's a big prize for the first place!

I'm still not going.

I can't leave Lingjian Mountain.

Why?

You're the Sect Leader's daughter.

Not even magical boundaries can stop you.

Why can't you leave?

That's right. Why can't you leave?

-You... -Lady Owner?

Is there something that you can't tell us?

Right, just tell us.

It's an embarrassing reason.

I...

You think too much.

In truth, Sect Leader loves her dearly.

He can't bear to let her leave his sight.

Here's my impartial opinion.

What Sect Leader is doing to you

is considered emotional blackmail.

You're no longer a child.

He can't confine you here forever

just because he will be worried about you.

If I were you,

I would go straight to Xuanyun Hall

and point at him and say,

"I've had enough of living this cowardly life in a birdcage!

I want to leave this mountain.

I want to leave Lingjian Sect

and go to a place without you where I will have freedom."

Wouldn't that make you happier than any amount of money?

-Lady Owner, where are you going? -You're right!

I'm going to talk to my father!

Wait for my return.

What you're doing is like emotional blackmail.

You can't keep me confined here forever just because you're worried about me.

I've had enough of living this cowardly life in a birdcage!

I want to leave this mountain.

I want to leave Lingjian Sect.

I want to go to a place without you where I will have freedom.

Did he teach you to say that?

It doesn't matter who taught me to say this.

What matters is that these words

have been buried in my heart for years.

Does he know everything about you?

Just a little.

After all you've said, there's nothing I can say.

Keeping you by my side all these years has been unfair to you.

If you wish to leave, I won't stop you.

Our time together has come to an end,

but you're still my daughter.

That is undeniable.

You'll always be a part of Lingjian Sect.

If you want to leave to gain experience, nobody will dare to say no to you.

Is that true?

Have you decided which team you want to join?

I'm not joining anybody.

I want to take on the world all by myself.

Lady Owner, that's not what you said on the way here!

Wang Lu, thank you for bringing me to my senses.

However, we are not of the same kind.

Our paths are different.

That's why I have to turn down your invitation.

I want to gain experience,

but I want to go on a journey alone.

One day, I will prove to all of you

that even if I can only practice martial arts of the mortal realm,

I will still shine brighter than all of you immortal cultivators.

Ling'er, you're all grown up now.

I should let you go so you can fly.

Fly?

The two of you have sent my perfect plan flying into the distance!

Wang Lu, did Sect Leader give permission?

Yes.

Does that mean Lady Owner has officially joined our team?

No.

Wang Lu, you said yes, then you said no.

Did it work or not?

Sect Leader gave permission, but Lady Owner wants to fly solo.

Fly solo?

Yes.

She wants to leave Lingjian Mountain and experience the mortal realm.

But her path is different from ours.

I miscalculated.

The perfect team is gone.

What are we going to do?

We're still missing a person. Who should we ask?

Don't bother.

It's no use.

All high-stage cultivators

have already been taken by other Successor Disciples.

How do you know?

Zhu Qin may speak disparagingly,

but he was mostly speaking the truth.

There were hundreds of people interviewing with Yin Xuan this morning.

Then there were others who went to Zhu Shiyao and Liuli Xian.

The rest don't meet our standards.

Yue Xinyao!

Sorry to disturb you.

Not at all.

Why would you say that?

Please come in.

Did you come to see my master about something?

Wang Lu, I came to see you.

Me?

I...

I want to join you in the training in the mortal realm.

What?

I want to join you in the training in the mortal realm.

Really?

That's excellent!

We happen to be one person short.

Wang Lu, Yue Xinyao said she wants to join us--

Yue Xinyao, I suddenly have a stomachache. I need to use the toilet.

Why don't we talk later?

-Let's talk later. -Aren't you one person short, Wang Lu?

Wang Lu!

Wang Lu, Yue Xinyao wants to join us.

Didn't...

Didn't you hear her?

Obviously, I did, but I don't want her.

She's still our senior and has a higher cultivation stage.

You trampled on her pride.

It was cruel of you to reject her so directly.

I was being very respectful!

At least, I didn't reject her to her face.

Wang Lu, I also think you were

just a bit harsh.

She came all the way here.

Besides, her aptitude and cultivation stage

are considered excellent among Inner Court disciples.

Why did you outright reject her?

It was for you.

For all of us.

If her addition to the team makes us weaker,

why should we accept her?

Just because Wen Bao is mesmerized by her looks?

Yue Xinyao is beautiful!

What is the use of beauty?

Do you know how important this is?

We have to face each other day in and day out for a year.

We need to exercise prudence in this matter!

When we're in danger,

will we let someone we don't trust cover our backs?

Trust is the soul of a team.

It trumps everything else.

This morning, you said

the most important thing is backing,

-background, and connections. -Hey.

Wen Bao, it was just a casual remark.

You'll learn one day when you're at a disadvantage.

Even if you're right,

we can't set out with just the three of us.

Why can't it be the three of us?

If we don't have a good candidate,

then the three of us will make the best team.

But this doesn't adhere to the rules.

An exception can always be made.

I already know the rules inside out.

As long as an elder vouches for us,

a three-person team is still acceptable.

Really?

Then what are we waiting for? Go find your master!

Why isn't she back yet?

Is she drinking again?

One royal bone at the ninth iteration.

Twelve in total.

I have finally reached the 108th iteration of Wuxiang Bones.

With great risk comes great reward.

Not only have I succeeded in mastering Wuxiang Mantra,

but I've also used Six-Spike Blood Poison

to map out the next step in Wang Lu's training.

Wonderful.

Congratulations, Wang Wu.

You no longer have to suffer bone-breaking pain every full moon.

Wang Wu!

You no longer have to suffer every full moon,

but with Six-Spike Blood Poison interlaced with your Wuxiang Bones,

you will feel the effects of the poison when you draw your power.

Now you'll be in pain several times a day instead of once a month!

Should I say you're stupid or do you not have brains?

Sect Leader, Wang Wu just wanted to perfect Head Disciple's method

and aid in Wang Lu's training.

Don't scold her.

Just keep on indulging her!

Will Hai Tiankuo's blood poison be so easy to purge?

I've already contacted Hua Yun and Lu Li.

You have to remain in Lingjian Mountain for the next six months.

You cannot step foot outside.

We will help you heal with the Three-Disciple Technique.

Sect Leader.

You do care deeply about me.

You're misconstruing my intentions.

This isn't free.

This will be paid for with five years of your salary.

Is this a scam?

Five years?

Just let me die from the pain instead.

Wang Wu, where are you going?

I've wrung you dry already.

I'm going to see what my dumb disciple has left for me to extort.

What do we do now?

If your master doesn't return in the next three days,

we won't be able to participate in the training.

My darling Bao,

have you forgotten that we got past Yue Yun last time

even though my master was away?

I still have the permit entry.

Don't tell me you're stealing your master's seal again.

We've been searching all day and still haven't found it.

Has Fifth Elder become wary so she carries it with her now?

Indeed, there are more challenges after certain achievements.

Wait.

My master wouldn't be so dumb.

If she goes drinking with the seal on her

and someone sees it,

everybody will know she's the disgrace of Lingjian Sect.

Vile disciple.

Master! How come you're back?

Such disrespect towards your elders.

Are you looking for this?

Thinking of deceiving others with my name?

In your dreams!

-Master, listen. -No, stop talking.

I can just guess at what you're planning.

You're a Successor Disciple,

but other than Xiaohai, you don't have any followers to order around.

You're here?

Take a page from me and build interpersonal relationships.

Bullshit!

How can you have the nerve to say that?

If you didn't go around making enemies everywhere

and offend all the other elders,

a handsome and lovable person like me

wouldn't be shunned by everybody!

Bullshit!

Don't put all the blame on me.

All in all, you brought this upon yourself.

You're always making a mess of things and acting smug all the time.

You go around offending princes and generals.

Anybody with a brain would stay far away from you.

You two are still here? Take a hint.

Master, don't be like this.

Don't go lashing out at everybody.

I'm just giving a warning.

Why don't I stamp my seal and leave a signature,

to allow you to go on a journey out alone,

so you don't drag them down with you?

Absolutely not! We're friends.

We either go together or stay here together.

He's right.

Whether or not we find a fourth person, the three of us won't split up.

The three of you are such close friends.

Nevertheless, if I send you off alone,

I'll worry.

Does that mean you give us permission to form a three-person team?

What's the rush?

There are still two days left.

Perhaps someone unexpected will show up.

Let's not rush.

Wang Lu, it's quite late.

Why don't you get going?

Right.

It's quite late.

What are you doing?

Go.

Look at you.

Look.

Why are you still here?

Master, there's something I want to ask of you.

Do you have naughty plans for me?

Are you insane?

Can you be serious?

All right.

I want to

ask you for one thing.

Integrity?

Nowhere to be found.

Didn't you tell me to snag people and equipment?

I've already formed my team.

But how can I engage in a street fight without a weapon?

Street fight?

You haven't even mastered Wuxiang Sword Style yet.

You can take a pummeling instead.

Wuxiang Sword Style? I don't even have a sword.

Do you find me stingy?

Of course not. I didn't say that.

Good, you should give up that notion.

I'm so poor that I don't have money for wine.

Why would I buy equipment for you?

No, wait!

Didn't you just win all of Master Zhifeng's treasure?

Then there's the money I won from gambling.

Did you spend it all?

In any case, you are the only disciple on Wuxiang Peak.

I'll send you off with one piece of equipment.

Okay, Master!

-Thank you! -You're welcome!

As long as you're happy.

Do you know what this is?

Isn't this the memorial monument for the Golden Disciples?

It's not just a memorial monument.

There's a room inside.

Hold on tight.

Master, why did you bring me here?

Don't tell me you're going to kill me because you don't have the equipment!

Look.

Lingjian Sect's treasure vault?

Would I have access to the treasure vault?

This is our sect's Grave of Swords.

Grave of Swords?

Swords are revered in Lingjian Sect.

These swords were once used by our seniors.

You're really something, Master.

All these precious swords are hidden in this rundown place.

Unbelievable.

Enough talking.

Pick one.

Master, I'm traveling far for training.

I need a sword for protection in case I encounter evil demons.

If my sword breaks in the middle of a fight,

I'll be defenseless.

So much chit chat.

Well.

You'll be away for an entire year.

It'll be like money spent to prevent a disaster and I'll have peace of mind.

What did you say?

I said...

Take this Yaotian Sword.

No, thanks.

It's a tier eight immortality treasure!

It's extremely valuable and is a superb sword.

So what if it's valuable? It can't even defeat you.

I...

What's this?

It's nothing much.

It's merely a toothpick!

Then why are you so nervous?

You can't fool me.

Don't tell me it's really a toothpick.

It's a sword!

You can take any treasure, but give this one back to me.

Why?

Was it left behind by your former husband?

Shut up.

Since it's not, why can't I have it?

There has only been one person who could ever wield this Kunshan Sword.

He has been missing for centuries.

The sword cannot be unsheathed.

It'll just be a piece of useless metal in your hands.

Don't waste it.

How did you do that?

Come on.

I am the male lead.

Who else would wield this sword?

Even if you can unsheath it, you won't be able to use it.

Why?

Its Sword Spirit is still here.

Sword Spirit?

This Sword Spirit fought alongside its owner for centuries

and is at an advanced cultivation stage.

And you?

You're not even fit to be its servant.

Don't even think about conquering it.

Conquering it?

Greetings, Master.

Forgo formalities.

This is a Fairy Rod, not a Golden-hooped Rod!

Granny Liang, have you lost your sight? Who are you calling your master?

You're not Ouyang Shang.

Who are you?

Of course he's not Ouyang Shang. Have you gone deaf?

How could you let this inexperienced brat unsheath the Kunshan Sword?

Ouyang Shang is the blind one, not me.

He fell in love with a rude and crass woman like you.

Who is rude and crass?

Who else but you?

-You and him! -You...

All right, stop fighting.

Is Ouyang Shang the Head Disciple of Lingjian Sect?

Are you his lover?

Why are you interrupting adults speaking?

He is the only man for me.

Your man?

Come.

Since that blind idiot recognizes you as her man,

I'll be merciful today and gift this Kunshan Sword to you.

Thank you, Master.

However, this Sword Spirit is very difficult to deal with.

You should put a nine-layer seal on her

and ask Sect Leader to erase her memories.

Then she'll do your every bidding.

-Really? -You'll be able to do whatever you want.

What devilish ideas are you two discussing over there?

She said she wants to erase your memory. I can't stand her.

I'm your master! Whose side are you on?

It seems like you're not just a rude and crass woman.

You're also a terrible woman who schemes behind others' backs!

You want to seal me away? No chance.

Lift the sword.

Goodbye!

A female sword?

This is the weapon you gave me to defend myself with.

Are you breaking your word?

Since I gave you my word, I won't be breaking it.

However, I suggest you erase her memories to be safe.

To be safe?

This is a hundred-year-old Sword Spirit.

Every battle she fought is a precious treasure.

You want me to erase her wealth of experience?

Do you think I'm a fool?

Are you pushing me to do so

because you're afraid she'll spill your secrets?

My guess is correct, isn't it?

Ouyang Shang was your former lover.

You don't want her to find out you've become close with Seventh Elder

and you're afraid she'll tell on you.

Right. Take this Wuxiang Sword Aura!

This truly is an amazing defensive weapon, Master.

You just realized it?

Water can float or sink a boat.

She may protect you today, but she might kill you tomorrow.

What do you mean?

Find out for yourself.

You're setting out tomorrow.

Time to go to bed.

A female sword.

Where's the male counterpart?

Master, how do I get out of here?

Subtitle translation by Renee Luk