Original subtitles

-He's a demon. -No, that's impossible.

He's my son, Wang Lu.

-He can't be a demon. -Demon!

Xiaohai hit the nail on the head.

When push comes to shove,

he'll turn the tables on me.

How stubborn.

Stop!

Wang Xiaohu, you've grown bolder in the past two years.

Wang Lu, it's not too late to turn back.

You have already strayed down the demonic path,

but if you come to your senses and apologize with sincerity,

Qianling Cult will forgive you and guide you back onto the proper path.

Wang Xiaohu.

I used to think you were dumb,

but I didn't expect you to be this stupid.

Do you know what you've done to Wang Family Village?

After all this time in Qianling Cult,

are you still blind to their true nature?

Qianling Cult...

Qianling Cult is an honorable sect!

They're the future of the immortal realm

and a ray of hope to us mortals who wish to change our destinies!

-He's right! -Well said!

Is there another sect like Qianling Cult

that opens their doors to all regardless of one's origins or aptitude?

That is why I am incomparably grateful and have pledged my life to them.

It seems that you've been significantly corrupted.

I'll treat you with the Invisible Brainwashing Sword Aura.

You brat.

How much longer are you going to throw your weight around?

Father, I'm a grown man! Why are you still pinching my ears?

A father is to blame for his son's mistakes.

Am I supposed to watch as you harm your fellow villagers?

I don't know what you've been doing for the past two years,

but look at you now!

How are you any different from a demon?

Would a demon be so handsome?

Disgraceful!

You're in for a punishment when we get home!

Follow me home!

Fine!

I'm going to teach you a lesson.

Wang Lu, just you wait.

You're going to be punished!

You stir up trouble as soon as you return!

I'll be punishing you severely!

That's enough.

Lu'er, you're finally home.

Did I hurt you?

I'm fine.

-Lu'er! -Go.

-Mother! -You're finally back!

Slow down.

You've finally returned.

Mother, you should be more careful.

If you spill this soup, it'll become pig trotters soup.

Watch what you say to your mother!

-Why is your head so hard? -Let me see you.

-You should ask yourself and Mother. -Lu'er.

-Devious child. -You've grown robust.

Lu'er, how come Wang Zhong didn't return with you?

That's right. Where is he?

Didn't I tell you about Wang Zhong in my letters?

-Letters? -What letters?

When did you write to us?

I thought you had forgotten me after all these years.

That can't be!

I sent you over 50 letters.

You didn't receive a single one?

-No, we haven't. -None.

I know why.

It must've been Qianling Cult's doing.

They intercepted all communications to help expand their evil cult.

No information comes in or out.

That makes brainwashing easy.

Lu'er, listen.

Wang Family Village is no longer as it was when you left two years ago.

Ever since Wang Xiaohu brought Mr. Zhou to our village,

the villagers seem as if they've been possessed by the demon.

They're fixated on becoming immortal

and obsessively offered blood to the saintesses

for a bit of that so-called holy water.

Offer blood?

Can't holy water be purchased with money?

Silly child, think about it.

How many villagers have half a million dollars to spare?

Stay low.

All right.

They can pay with blood instead of money.

No wonder Mrs. Liu looked so pale.

Holy water is hard to come by,

so it is greatly cherished.

Who would want to remain as country folk for the rest of their lives?

They now have the option of cultivating by spending money or offering blood.

It is an extremely appealing option.

Then you boldly charge into the ancestral hall today

and harshly accused Mr. Zhou for running a scam.

It's a sensitive subject.

Do you think they will forgive you?

Why did you go there?

Are you kidding?

They would rather trust an outsider over us?

Lu'er, ever since they became followers of Qianling Cult,

we've become the outsiders.

What sins must Wang Fugui have committed

to have such a son?

Mr. Zhou said Wang Lu is the demon.

Now that I think about it...

Do you remember?

On the day he was born,

wasn't there a comet that crashed into our village?

You're right, there was.

I've completely forgotten.

This child isn't normal at all.

Do you remember that he used to say strange things when he was young?

It was incomprehensible.

He really might be the demon incarnate.

Chief, what should we do?

We can't allow this demon to ruin our chances at cultivation.

You need to come up with a plan quickly.

Rest assured.

If he truly is a demon,

I will stop him even if it costs me my life.

I won't let him ruin our village!

So what are we waiting for?

Let's all go capture this demon and offer him to the saintesses.

Wait.

-Chief? -Wang Lu came with three others.

They're at my house right now.

If we want to capture Wang Lu,

we'll have to subdue them first.

Come.

Let's go.

These idiots.

They certainly haven't disappointed me.

They still chose Qianling Cult at this very moment.

After all, everybody is afraid of death

and wishes to live forever.

Mr. Zhou, I'm afraid Wang Lu won't be so easy to deal with.

Why don't we report this to Elder He?

Elder He is a very busy man.

He doesn't have time to spare on Wang Family Village.

What are we going to do?

As you saw earlier,

Wang Lu has exceptional skills and he possesses an immortality treasure.

Don't worry.

I've sent out a Signal of Distress Talisman.

Two four-star envoys are on their way here.

Fatty, our wine is superb.

You must drink more.

Here.

Have more.

Chief?

Why isn't Wang Lu back yet?

He's at home discussing something with his parents.

He told me to let the three of you stay here for the night.

He'll pick you up in the morning.

No, it's all right.

The village isn't that big.

We can take a walk and explore Wang Lu's hometown.

Why don't you drink some more first?

Fatty?

Come in.

Quickly!

Lock these three up.

-Hurry. Get to it. -Okay.

Here.

Careful.

Let's go.

Lu'er, tell me all about your experiences over the past few years.

Mother, have a seat.

We can talk about such trivial matters later.

Lu'er, since you have become a Lingjian Sect's Successor Disciple,

you must have learned many immortal techniques.

Come on, show us.

Piece of cake.

Liang Qiu, come out and meet the parents.

Bastard!

What is that?

It's nothing.

Look at how you've scared my parents!

Come out and apologize!

Or else...

Please come out.

Son, who are you talking to?

Who is it?

Don't worry, Mother.

In any case, she's not your daughter-in-law.

Who would want to be your wife?

Why are you so nervous then?

You...

You...

If you keep spouting nonsense, I'll rip your mouth apart!

How dare you, Sword Spirit!

You will suffer eternal damnation for talking back to your master.

All right.

If I can't kill you,

I'll turn your parents into minced meat first!

Father, Mother, run!

-Sorry! -Don't hold me back!

Don't hold me back!

What a fiery temper!

Father, Mother, you can come out. I've sent her running.

She's ill-behaved.

-My goodness. -Is she gone?

-Lu'er, you have amazing power. -Very powerful.

Nevertheless, wasn't that immortal lady a little too fierce?

Yes.

Your future wife must not be like her.

It's all right. No need to fear.

She can't move now. Look.

Don't worry.

My future wife will be virtuous, gentle,

and beautiful just like you.

My son is all grown up.

Your mother didn't hear clearly. Say it again.

Virtuous, gentle, and beautiful.

My child.

By the way, I came with three friends.

They're at the chief's house. Why don't we head over there?

Go on!

Wang Fugui, hand over your son!

-Hand over the demon to the saintesses! -Or else, we won't be merciful!

-What's going on? -They've come.

-Hand over the demon! -Hand over the demon!

-Lu'er. -Lu'er.

-Offer him to the saintesses! -Offer him to the saintesses!

-Hand over the demon to the saintesses! -Listen to me. Stay here.

I'll talk to them.

-Hand over the demon to the saintesses! -Hand over the demon to the saintesses!

Be careful.

-Hand over the demon to the saintesses! -Hand over the demon to the saintesses!

-Hand over the demon to the saintesses! -Hand over the demon to the saintesses!

-Hand over the demon to the saintesses! -Hand over the demon to the saintesses!

-Hand over the demon to the saintesses! -Hand him over!

-Fellow villagers! -Hand him over!

Listen to me.

My son, Wang Lu, is a Successor Disciple of Lingjian Sect,

one of the top five sects in the Wanxian Alliance.

He isn't a demon!

Don't be misled by Mr. Zhou's lies!

Impudence!

How dare you insult Mr. Zhou!

-Attack him! -Kill him!

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Who told you to come out? Go back inside!

Lu'er, why don't you ask the immortal lady to come out?

Show our fellow villagers

that you have been practicing proper immortal techniques,

not some diabolical sorcery.

-He is a demon! -Demon!

-Demon! -Demon!

-You brat! -Demon!

Mr. Zhou.

-Mr. Zhou is here. -Mr. Zhou is here.

Mr. Zhou.

I am here by the saintesses' orders to capture you.

If you value your life, then don't put up a fight.

We don't want your family to be hurt by accident.

Do you promise to spare my parents if I surrender?

As long as you admit to the crime of slandering Qianling Cult

and apologize to me,

I can consider sparing you.

Lu'er.

Let me discuss this with my Sword Spirit.

Liang Qiu, what do you say?

His crimes are reprehensible. He ought to die!

I'll do as you say.

Attack!

Prepare to die!

Lu'er, be careful!

Being one with a sword is indeed an extraordinary feeling!

I'm greatly honored, Ms. Liang Qiu.

-Enough chit chat. Finish this quickly! -All right!

What's this?

Abominable! A sneak attack!

Liuli Xian?

Liuli Xian?

Wen Bao?

What happened?

Where are we?

We should still be at the chief's house.

If my guess is correct, Wang Lu must be in danger.

We need to leave immediately.

Thinking of escaping? Not so easily!

Demons! They're demons!

Run!

Morons.

Do you two Qi Refining small fry think you can take on my Kunshan Sword?

Ignorant fools.

-Violet Stupor Worm! -Violet Stupor Worm!

This is bad!

These four-star envoys don't seem to be a match for the demon!

Think of a solution!

What do we do? Think!

This...

Right!

Urine from a little boy!

-Little boy's urine can quell demons! -Right!

-Wang Lu is a good person! -Quickly!

-He isn't a demon! -Nonsense!

-Just pee! -Misbehaving child!

-I'm not peeing! -Mr. Shuan!

If Gouwa won't pee, you do it! Drop your pants!

-Are you kidding? -Hurry.

You...

Am I an innocent man just because I haven't married?

Bastard!

If you don't pee, the demon will kill all of us!

-Exactly! -He's right!

Black dog's blood!

Right! Blood from a black dog!

-Go find a black dog! -Black dog's blood!

-Hurry! -Let's go!

There's nothing like a lady at my side.

Stop your shameless bragging. I'm just ridding the world of evil.

Don't be so arrogant.

Move aside!

-There's black dog's blood! -Make way!

Take this dog's blood!

-He's too strong. -What will we do?

You all are finally here.

We're the best team. How could we let you fend for yourself?

Wen Bao and Xiaoliuli, I'll leave this situation to you two.

Nobody move!

Gouwa!

-Mr. Zhou, what are you doing? -Let go of Gouwa!

Mother, save me!

Don't waste my time.

Hand over your immortality treasure!

-Otherwise, I'll kill him! -Let me go!

-You mustn't, Mr. Zhou! -Mother, save me!

I have offered blood to Qianling Cult for two years.

I deserve some credit for that.

I beg you. Please spare Gouwa!

Go away!

-Why is this happening? -Gouwa!

Don't waste any more time!

I'm counting down from three

and then I'll kill him!

-No! -Three!

Mr. Zhou, doesn't Qianling Cult claim to be the salvation of all living creatures?

How can you do this to a child?

Wang Lu, save me!

Do you want to watch this child die before you?

Two!

-No! -Wang Lu!

Don't pressure me!

One!

Wait!

All right.

Here.

Why are you bargaining with that scoundrel?

Don't kill him!

Listen up, Mr. Zhou.

I'm sparing your life so you can deliver a message back to Qianling Cult.

If you don't want me to wipe out your cult,

then you better back off and behave yourselves.

If I find out that you're still spreading your lies,

I will annihilate you.

Hurry, get lost.

Fine, I'll leave.

Go!

Mother.

Gouwa, are you all right?

I was so scared.

Wang Lu is a good person.

He's not a demon.

-Lu'er. -What happened to Mother?

She merely suffered a shock. She'll be all right.

Help her inside.

Let's all have dinner together tonight.

All right. Thank you to all of you.

WANG RESIDENCE

All right! Here comes the food!

-Come, eat up. -All right.

Everybody's here. Let me make the introductions.

Mother, Father, this is Wen Bao,

son of Canglan Country's imperial advisor.

Canglan Country?

I must be ignorant. Where is that?

-I've never been there. -It's quite far from here.

It's outside of the state of Cangxi.

This is Xiaohai,

second prince of Junhuang Sect.

A prince?

Our Wang Lu is lucky to be friends with a prince.

Actually, I am the lucky one.

Wang Lu is extremely outstanding.

He has always been second to none among Lingjian Sect's disciples.

Is that so?

We're all fellow disciples and of equal standing.

That's firm!

-Sit down. -Sit down.

Xiaoliuli, my senior.

-Senior? -Senior?

Yes, she might look young,

but she joined the sect long before I did.

Moreover, her strength is matchless. She's very scary in a fight!

-Hello, ma'am! -Hello.

-Hello, sir! -Hello.

You're a very strong lady. Have a seat.

-Okay. -Sit.

Lu'er, make sure everybody eats.

-Yes. -All right.

There's still a soup coming. I'll go heat it.

Wait just a moment.

From now on,

my home is your home!

Then I'll make myself at home.

Wang Lu, where are we going next?

Nowhere. We'll eat, drink, and continue this vacation.

Really?

Does that mean we can keep eating?

-Smart. -That's not so good.

We have a quest.

If we keep lazing around,

others will get all the points.

Silly, do you take me for a fool?

I let Mr. Zhou live so that he can rile up the others.

In a few days, Qianling Cult will be coming

to deliver their heads to us.

"Heads"?

What heads? Are they edible? Delicious?

Xiaohai.

Liuli Xian, this is tasty.

Here.

Two four-star envoys.

They couldn't defeat a mere little boy?

SIX-STAR ENVOY OF QIANLING SECT, HE YUN

What's going on at Wang Family Village?

Elder He.

Wang Lu doesn't just possess a unique immortality treasure.

He also has several accomplices well-versed in immortal techniques.

Wang Lu?

How is he related to Wang Wu who sabotaged the branch in Baiyue Country?

They seem to be the master and the disciple.

So that means he also belongs to Lingjian Sect?

They're indeed cut from the same cloth.

They truly are.

Lingjian Sect members are insufferable bullies.

We must teach them a lesson!

Bullshit!

Use your brain!

There will be consequences if we oppose Lingjian Sect.

Then, what are we going to do?

Are we going to let that boy go unpunished?

We'll have to wait and see.

Also...

Give up on Wang Family Village for the time being.

No!

We've spent two years of effort on Wang Family Village

because of the confluence of spiritual energy there.

It's an excellent location for cultivation.

Cultivation! Who doesn't want that?

You need to be alive to be able to do it!

Perhaps the situation isn't as dire as we think.

We might not have to lift a hand.

Someone else might punish them for us.

CURSED ONE, LEAVE OUR VILLAGE

BEARER OF ILL LUCK, DISGRACE OF WANG FAMILY VILLAGE

DEMON

HAND OVER THE DEMON TO THE SAINTESSES

SINNER, DISGRACE OF WANG FAMILY VILLAGE

WANG RESIDENCE

Wang Lu, they're wrong about you.

You're not a demon.

Silly, let them say what they want.

Words can't hurt us.

How did your sister go missing?

I think she disappeared after Mr. Zhou came to our village.

Don't worry. I'll find her for you.

Really?

Right.

What's this?

My sister and I made a promise.

She promised that she would come to me if she ever hears this being played.

Good boy.

Xiaolu.

-Mother. -Mrs. Liu.

Xiaolu, I...

I want to apologize.

I wrongly accused you.

I am so glad you came to Gouwa's rescue when Mr. Zhou held him hostage.

You saved our lives.

We will do anything for you.

Don't say that.

Don't give that holy water to Gouwa anymore.

It's not good for him.

All right.

Xiaolu, you're the only one who can put a stop to this.

Please, you must find a way to expose their true nature.

Don't worry.

I will eradicate Qianling Cult

and restore Wang Family Village to what it once was.

Wang Lu, I also want to join Lingjian Sect when I grow up

and become a hero just like you.

All right, swear on it.

It's a promise.

Gouwa, let's go home.

Great hero!

You're up early today.

It has been three days

and Qianling Cult hasn't come to exact revenge.

I'm afraid you've underestimated how formidable Lingjian Sect can be.

That's all right.

In that case, we'll take the initiative

and clean out their lair.

Do you know where Qianling Sect's headquarters is located?

I don't.

But someone else does.

What do you want?

-What are you doing? -Tell us.

Tell you what?

Still playing dumb?

Where is Qianling Cult's headquarters?

I don't know!

Only four-star envoys or higher ranks are privy to that information!

The other two who knew are already dead.

In that case,

there's no point in keeping him alive.

Spare me! I was coerced!

Mr. Zhou threatened me with my father's life

and forced me to join Qianling Cult!

I had no choice!

Then tell me who else knows where Qianling Cult's headquarters is.

I really don't know!

I'll talk!

There's someone named Elder He who resides in Wuhou County.

He's a six-star envoy! He must know!

You should've started with that

instead of stalling until death stares at you in the face.

I already told you what you wanted to know!

Have some mercy and let me go!

Here's a warning.

We'll be away for a few days.

If you spread your evil ideologies while we're away,

I promise that we will find you and...

I wouldn't dare!

I won't!

Let's go.

Release me!

Help!

Help!

WUHOU COUNTY

I can't believe this small county has such a big population.

How are we going to find this six-star envoy?

I'll use my Aura Sight.

That won't work.

Why?

In theory, a six-star envoy should be brimming with spiritual energy

and should be easily identified.

Try it if you don't believe me.

WINE

How is this possible?

The entire area is thick with spiritual energy.

Many centuries ago,

this was the main battlefield in the war between Wanxian Alliance and the demons.

Do you understand now?

How is that related to the spiritual energy here?

Right, and that was centuries ago.

It must have been an extremely destructive battle

with corpses littered all around and grievances rooting deep.

Natural energy here must've been greatly disrupted

that it still hasn't settled down even after centuries later.

That's correct.

What are we going to do?

Aura Sight doesn't work.

This county is vast and densely populated.

It'll be like searching for a needle in a haystack.

The saintesses are here! Go see them!

-The saintesses are here! -Let's go!

-The saintesses are here! -Saintesses!

-Saintesses! -Hurry!

-Saintesses? -The saintesses!

-Quick, let's go see. -They're here! Hurry!

-Let's go. -The saintesses have finally come!

-The saintesses have come! -The saintesses have come!

Let's go! The saintesses are here!

-My corn! -The saintesses are here!

Have some flatbread.

Let's go!

-Quick! -The saintesses are here!

-The saintesses! -Run faster!

What's gotten into these people?

-Saintesses! -Have they gone crazy?

Yue Xinyao!

Xinyao!

Where?

Now do you understand why they've gone crazy?

Just like you, they see their goddess.

Wang Lu, you're tricking me again.

You...

But...

Who are these saintesses?

I don't know.

But I'm guessing that where the saintesses are,

the six-star envoy will also be there.

Let's go take a look.

-Saintesses. -Yes.

Such an exquisite dance.

If they add another five to their group, they'll have the perfect number!

There isn't just one saintess.

It's a group of maidens!

That smells amazing!

Butterflies!

-Butterflies! -Butterflies!

-Butterflies! -Beautiful!

-Saintess! -Saintess!

-Saintess! -Catch a butterfly!

There really are butterflies!

-Gorgeous! -Butterflies!

They're beautiful!

Stop! Don't breathe it in!

It smells so fragrant!

What's going on?

Don't make a fuss. Have you never heard

-of bewitching fragrance? -What a lovely fragrance.

Dance!

Mine!

So fragrant!

What a lovely fragrance.

-Saintess! -What are you doing?

-Who are you? What are you doing? -How dare you!

-What are you doing? -Get down!

-You can't do that! -Saintess!

Saintess!

Saintess!

Here you go.

Thank you.

Xiaolan?

Wang Lu, do you know her?

How could I not?

We were playmates when we were children.

What?

What are playmates?

You're still young. Don't ask. I'll tell you in the future.

Wang Lu, you called her Xiaolan.

Could she be...

Gouwa's sister.

She has been missing for two years.

Did Qianling Cult kidnap her?

She also seems to have been brainwashed.

She doesn't even remember me.

The six-star envoy!

I told you he would be with the saintesses.

Everybody dreams of becoming an immortal.

I can understand that.

However, if every person loses control

and behaves improperly like him,

then Qianling Cult will be thrown into disorder!

-Yes! -That's right!

-Exactly. -That is why his punishment

is an eternal ban from the cult

and he is prohibited from entering any of Qianling Cult's jurisdictions.

-That's right. Beat him! -Yes!

-Attack him! -Attack him!

-Beat him up! -Beat him up!

-Spare him. -Beat him!

-Attack him! -Stop it!

Enough.

Saintess has spoken.

Spare him a wretched life.

Take him away.

-Saintess! -Go!

-Long live the saintesses! -Long live the saintesses!

-Long live the saintesses! -Long live the saintesses!

If you wish to receive holy water,

line up and register.

-I want it! -I want it!

-Don't push! -Fatty, what are you doing?

Didn't we come here to capture him?

-I'm first! I got here first! -This is my place.

-Go away! -Move!

-Don't push! -Saintesses!

Move aside.

-Saintesses! -There are too many people.

We may be outnumbered, but we shouldn't be cowards.

Do I look like a coward?

We'll end up at a disadvantage if we use force.

There are innocent bystanders.

To be safe, we should discuss first before making any decision.

Wang Lu, just tell us what you have in mind.

Yes, I want to know too!

SINCERITY CHEST

OFFER BLOOD

Offer blood.

Offering blood is the only way to get close to the six-star envoy.

In that case...

Use mine.

Count me in too.

Me too.

Might as well count me in. Let's just all die together.

Why are you all fighting to sacrifice yourself?

I didn't say we have to offer our own blood.

-What? -What?

Wen Bao, you're up.

I've only eaten them, but never killed them.

I don't know how to.

Xiaohai, you do it.

I...

Forget it.

Let me try!

I'll do it.

You're going to use the Kunshan Sword to kill chickens?

I'll slaughter you first!

You're certainly full of yourself after a few compliments.

-I'll use you to file my nails. -I dare you!

What are you waiting for? Collect the blood!

Look at you. Now look at her.

You're such a coward!

Come on out.

Take these chickens and roast them for yourselves.

-Yes! -Yes!

-Wait... -This is mine!

-This is mine! -I want some too!

-I want some too! -They took it all!

-My chickens! -I want some too!

Liuli Xian, calm down.

How about this?

You can eat whatever you want after we capture the six-star envoy.

It'll be my treat!

I don't care!

I killed the chickens! I want to eat them now!

-I killed the chickens! -Liuli Xian!

-I want to eat! -Calm down!

-I want to eat them now! -Calm down!

Figure something out!

Calm down.

All right, enough.

Let's split up.

Go make a beggar's chicken for Liuli Xian.

Wen Bao and I will go and offer blood.

-How's that? -Okay.

-I... -Let's go.

Chicken.

Chicken.

All right.

Liuli Xian, I'll cook chicken for you.

Okay.

Thank you.

-When is it my turn? -Wang Lu?

We need to cut in line or else our chicken blood will dry up.

I want some holy water.

I've been waiting for so long.

Don't worry.

I have a plan.

Subtitle translation by Renee Luk