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I will bring Liuli Xian back to Lingjian Mountain

and monitor her closely.

If there's a problem, we'll deal with her then.

Very wise, Seventh Elder.

Don't try to flatter me.

Wang Lu.

We came here to save Liuli Xian

and also to deal with you.

Do you know what your mistake is?

Yes, I do.

Did I hear it wrong?

It's my fault that I'm too talented

so fellow disciples fail to shine.

That made them lose motivation in the path of cultivation.

You punk.

An elder is asking you a question and you're spurting nonsense?

Please enlighten me then.

What was my mistake?

You tricked and lied to people

and created an evil sect.

Aixin Sect is not evil.

Please check thoroughly.

That's ridiculous.

Someone has already reported what you did

in the Wuhou County of the Great Ming.

Do you think we have no idea?

And your master.

Never mind that she didn't teach you well.

She even collaborated with you.

You totally embarrassed Lingjian Sect.

Is that so?

Elder Fang He, may I ask

which rules in Lingjian Sect

states that its disciples cannot establish their own sects?

You're just being unreasonable.

Sect Leader arranged for you to train in the mortal realm

to enrich your experiences

and increase your cultivation.

It's not to let you trick people and extort from them.

Speaking of which,

you and your master were great indeed.

She went to Junhuang Mountain to sell resources.

You went to Wuhou County to extort money.

How poor is Wuxiang Peak exactly?

You're right.

My master used up all the resources in Wuxiang Peak indeed,

but I never took anything from the people ever since I established my own sect.

I just asked them to give love

and make the world a better place.

If it's not for money, it's for power.

You just wish to incriminate me and trying to find a pretext.

Since you already think that I made a mistake,

there's nothing I can say.

Please give me the sword.

What sword?

The Truth Sword.

Wang Lu, consider this carefully.

You've only undergone a few years of cultivation.

How can you handle Elder Fang He's Truth Sword?

Do you want to die?

I'm not guilty. What's there to be scared of?

Please, Third Elder.

Give me the sword.

All right, as you wish.

GUANGMING PREFECTURE HALL, THE GREAT MING

Wen Bao.

Will Sect Leader's idea work?

Once the Guangming Prefecture Hall revokes our registration,

that means the government confirms that we're an evil cult.

Wang Lu said that we need to get the registration documents no matter what.

Otherwise, Third Elder wouldn't let us off the hook.

Who doesn't know that?

We've been here for so long.

Why isn't anyone responding to us?

Wang Lu said

that if there are no other options,

he would ask for Verification of the Truth Sword to buy some time.

Verification of the Truth Sword?

Yes, using the Truth Sword.

When a disciple can't prove his innocence,

an elder would use the Truth Sword to find out the truth.

If you can handle the sword, that means you're innocent.

But if you're guilty,

even just a little bit,

the Truth Sword will doom him eternally.

No!

Isn't that too harsh?

What kind of absurd rule is this?

Who is sinless in this world?

This includes those in Guangming Prefecture Hall.

Besides,

I think the ability to handle that

depends on one's physical condition and cultivation.

How can it prove one's innocence?

Goodness, Sect Leader.

He usually has so many ideas.

Yet he thought of such a lousy idea at this moment.

Isn't he asking to die?

Bullshit, what are you talking about?

Wang Lu will surely make it through.

Goodness, darn it.

I'm mistaken.

Sect Leader always does good deeds. He'll surely be rewarded.

When we see the registrar later,

I'll report all the wrongdoings of Qianling Cult,

so that they'll believe we established Aixin Sect

to crush the evil cult.

All right, we'll do that.

-It would surely work. -It would surely work.

The applicants, Wen Bao and He Yun, come in now.

-A life for a life. -A life for a life.

-An eye for an eye. -An eye for an eye.

-A life for a life. -A life for a life.

-An eye for an eye. -An eye for an eye.

-A life for a life. -A life for a life.

-A life for a life. -A life for a life.

An eye for an eye.

I died horribly.

Zhou Mingrui?

An eye for an eye.

If I do so,

you would have already been swallowed up by the ones you've tricked.

Wang Lu, die.

It's you two.

It's good to have company in death.

You people

did so many bad things.

Your deaths are not to be regretted.

GUANGMING PREFECTURE HALL

-Let go. -Don't do anything stupid.

-Let go of me. -You listen to me.

Let...

-You listen to me. -Go away.

-Get out. -Hurry.

-Go. -Wait.

You...

You...

You people...

You people from Guangming Prefecture Hall.

You're such bullies.

What a joke.

Don't try to fool me with your one-sided statement.

I won't fall for it.

No, look at me. I'm not young anymore.

I've already turned over a new leaf.

Can't you give us another chance?

Can't you trust us once?

You've turned over a new leaf?

Is that so?

Who knows if you have ulterior motives?

-That's hard to say. -Who are you talking about?

Wen Bao, is she talking about me?

-Are you talking about me? -Calm down.

-You're talking about me? -Do you want to hit me?

This is the Guangming Prefecture Hall.

I can sue you for disrupting public services.

Well, I need to do that today.

-What is so great about -Calm down.

-Guangming Prefecture Hall? -Tell us how you can believe us.

Fatty.

Stop wasting your time with me.

Registration requires documents as proof.

You don't follow the procedure.

And you want to get certification by mere words.

Dream on.

Fine.

I get it now, let me handle it.

You think we don't have money, right?

Name your price. We'll give you.

Guards.

Someone is openly conducting bribery.

-Get them out of here. -Why?

Am I wrong?

-Don't move. -Wait.

Fang He, stop it.

I think that's enough.

I never thought he would have such a fiery personality.

In order to prove his innocence,

he's willing to die.

Elder Fang He, thank you.

All right, Wang Lu.

Your primordial spirit has suffered too much.

Go and have some rest.

Wang Lu, since you've passed the Verification of the Truth Sword,

it's enough to prove that you don't have evil intentions

and didn't do it for personal gain.

However, whether Aixin Sect you've established is evil or not,

we still don't have a conclusion.

As the Sentencing Elder, I command you

to disband the sect

and train in isolation for three years in Lingjian Sect.

Wait.

How was it?

You did it?

Whether Aixin Sect is evil or not,

if we have the government's approval,

can we not disband it and we can be forgiven?

Approval?

That's not up to you and me.

What if

the Wanxian Alliance's Guangming Prefecture Hall

approved it themselves?

That's impossible.

How is this possible?

No way.

WANXIAN ALLIANCE SECT REGISTRATION APPROVAL

How did you do this?

Elder Fang He, don't ask us that.

Aixin Sect has already been recognized as a sect

and received the government's approval.

We can officially start tomorrow.

Does what you say earlier still stand?

You...

Never mind.

You're now a sect leader.

How can an elder like me in Lingjian Sect interfere in your affairs?

Who said I want to be the sect leader?

I'm announcing

that from this moment on,

the sect leader would be Elder He Yun.

This is your internal sect matter.

I don't need to know that.

I'll live and die as a Lingjian Sect disciple.

I won't ever leave Lingjian Sect.

All right, you brats.

Stay and continue training.

Elder Fang He and I have urgent matters.

Such a major thing happened to Wanfa Sect. We need to go.

Don't cause any trouble.

Thank you, Elders.

Let's go.

You're good, Fatty.

Tell me how you did it?

Did you seduce anyone?

Officer.

What's the matter?

-Insufficient documents, insolence, -It's her.

and disruption of public services.

-It's you? -It's you?

Fatty.

Qian Yu, I never thought I'd meet you here.

See? We know her.

You may go now.

Yes.

Qian Yu.

I'll let you two talk.

Good thing Wang Lu

sent his servant to accompany me home.

I found out that my father works in the Guangming Prefecture Hall.

No wonder.

You've suddenly become an officer now.

You're not aware yet.

My name is Li Nana now.

You can call me Nana.

Nana, I want to ask you for a favor.

-Wang Lu-- -I know already.

Follow me, I'll stamp it for you.

What's the matter?

Nana, you can't go back on your word.

Wang Lu is waiting for us to save him.

Do you still remember what you promised me before?

You said,

if I don't marry someone rich who loves and cares for me,

you'll take responsibility. Am I right?

I think so.

What do you mean, "I think so"?

That's definitely true.

I heard it. I can be your witness.

Shut up, old lascivious scum.

I heard it indeed.

All right then.

If you promise to marry me,

-What? -I'll stamp it for you.

If you're unwilling,

Guangming Prefecture Hall's process is a bit slow.

It would take a long time.

Well...

He agrees.

That's right.

Don't forget this.

I'll process it.

Fatty, you're so charming.

You did great.

But you were in the wrong.

You've got yourself a beautiful wife.

Why were you hesitating?

Well, Wang Lu.

I'm not at the marriageable age yet.

Look at you.

Look at how you're blushing.

Sect Leader.

Lingjian Sect was having internal discussions earlier, so I didn't come in.

However...

I heard you say that

you're transferring the Sect Leader's position to me.

Is that true?

Of course, it's true.

Do I look like a frivolous person?

I, Wang Lu, like to travel to different places.

That's too boring for me.

From now on,

you'll handle our sect, Sect Leader He.

Well...

No, I...

You'll always be my compass, my guiding star.

Here.

Take it.

Stand up.

-Wang Lu. -Sect Leader.

WANG RESIDENCE

You're awake.

Lu'er is awake.

-Lu'er. -Lu'er.

Father.

I...

Why am I home?

Good thing you're awake already.

If not, your mother would be so worried.

Where's Xiaohai and Wen Bao?

You fainted, so they brought you home.

They've been taking care of you and haven't slept at all.

I saw how that fat boy couldn't take it anymore.

That's why I told him to leave, gave him food and let him nap a bit.

Lu'er, you must be hungry, right?

I'll ask them to prepare some food for you.

Lu'er, it's good that you're awake.

There's something

I have to tell you,

regardless if you agree or not.

I've already proposed marriage to Xiaolan's family.

Mother.

Didn't you make a wrong match?

You and Xiaolan are childhood friends.

I think you're suitable for each other.

No.

Mother.

I know what you mean.

You were worried that I'll go into a coma again.

And no one would take care of me.

Don't worry. Don't I have two of my friends with me?

If something happens to me, they'll protect me.

You brat.

What do you know?

I was so worried that you won't ever wake up, you know that?

I don't want to always worry about you anymore.

I don't care

about fate and opportunities.

I just hope you'll be safe,

get married and have a healthy kid.

That's enough.

I don't want

anything else.

Mother.

Even if...

But in marriage, both sides need to agree.

You can't be the only one who wants to do it.

Who says Xiaolan is unwilling?

She already promised to me in private.

Otherwise,

will I propose marriage on your behalf?

No.

She just wants to thank me for saving her. It doesn't count.

It's not up to you.

Anyway, I told you about this already.

If you won't agree,

don't call me "Mother" anymore.

I don't have an unfilial son.

Okay, I agree.

Really?

But you must give me some time

to say goodbye to my friends, Mother.

I'll give you time.

Think about it carefully.

XUANYUN HALL

WANFA SECT, LORD DILUN

Lord Dilun.

Sect Leader Feng Yin.

If your message

in the paper crane is true,

my brother did those things

to save the world?

Lord Tianlun

may have killed some innocent people,

but he did it

to save the world indeed.

I never thought

that I'm wrong about Tianlun

all these years.

When he banished me back then,

it turns out it was

to protect the Wanfa Sect's bloodline.

Yet I misunderstood him.

I thought he wanted power

and eliminated his dissidents.

Tianlun.

How can you make me feel at peace in this case?

Lord Tianlun is in Heaven looking down,

hoping to see you lead Wanfa Sect

and expand it.

Black Stream is a very important matter.

I've already informed leaders of the three other sects to discuss

and mourn Lord Tianlun's death.

Whatever you say, Sect Leader Feng Yin.

Tianlun is so lucky

to have a good friend like you.

Thank you.

Let's come up with a plan together with the three other Sect Leaders first.

XUANYUN HALL

Sect Leader Feng Yin.

I wonder what happened

for you to use Xingchen Projection Technique to summon us over.

This is Junhuang Sect's General, Hai Tiankuo.

Kunlun Sect's Leader, Old Man of the South Pole.

KUNLUN SECT LEADER, OLD MAN OF THE SOUTH POLE

And Shengjing Sect's Assistant Sect Leader, Master Shuiyue.

I'm Lord Dilun.

I'm Wanfa Sect's Acting Sect Leader.

What about Tianlun?

What happened?

Wanfa Sect was ambushed. They lost half of their men.

If Lord Tianlun didn't foresee it and keep Dilun safe,

I'm afraid their entire sect would be massacred.

Wanfa Sect is one of the five major sects.

How could they have been ambushed to that extent?

It's a long story.

But I performed divination using the Great Xingchen Saber Technique.

It seems someone is behind the massacre.

He used the five major sects in his plan.

I'm afraid he has ambitious goals.

I wonder if you have any clues, Sect Leader Feng Yin.

There's something very fishy.

The five-element seals are extremely important to the world.

All five sects set them up together.

So only the leaders of the five sects

can break the Qingmu Seal.

Dilun, what do you mean?

I'm just saying

that the Qingmu Seal was somehow broken ten years ago.

And Wanfa Sect

has always used the Five-Element Formation.

This time, the formation my brother used

is an evil one that I haven't seen before.

So I suspect

that the one behind this

is related to the five major sects.

That's ridiculous.

You're suspecting the five major sects.

You--

That's enough.

Stop arguing.

We're not here to argue.

Aren't we here to come up with a plan?

Lord Dilun isn't blaming us,

but everything is possible before we find out the truth.

Elder Wang Wu from Lingjian Sect is already investigating.

Once she has news,

we'll immediately come up with a plan.

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it.

What a good strategy.

I don't get what you're saying.

Lord Tianlun was willing to commit a grave mistake

just to repair the Qingmu Seal.

He thought he was saving the world,

but he didn't know that he was setting the stage for someone else.

You don't know what you're talking about.

Is that so?

I've been thinking all along.

Why would the Qingmu Seal suddenly break?

Wanfa Sect has always been a righteous sect.

Why would it use an evil formation to repair the Qingmu Seal?

I only realized it in the end.

This was your plan all along.

How so?

You know that Lord Tianlun is a righteous man,

but he tends to go to extremes.

So you intentionally broke the Qingmu Seal.

How ridiculous.

I don't have anything to do with it.

Even if I do, I've paved a way for the world's survival.

How ridiculous.

I think you want that Wanxue Spirit Pearl in your hands now.

Do you know about the Wanxue Spirit Pearl?

Ouyang Shang was a genius among the Golden Disciples.

There's nothing he doesn't know in this world.

As his cute junior,

I should definitely keep up with him.

In that case,

I'll send you to hell to see him.

It seems you spent all of your energy in strategizing evil plans

and not in your fighting endurance.

I want to see the face beneath the mask.

Wanfa Sect's puppet?

Junhuang Sect's Six-Rod Light Prison.

You know quite a lot.

I've already put a Tracing Spell on you.

No matter where you go,

I'll surely capture you.

Can you eat less noisily?

Xiaohai.

Are you in a bad mood?

Liuli Xian's master is taking care of her.

We are taking care of Wang Lu.

Don't worry.

Eat some food, this is delicious.

This one. This spicy food is so nice.

Try it.

Why are you frowning?

We're the heavenly male group of cultivation.

We'll lose our fans this way.

Wang Lu, you're finally awake.

No one spoke to you for days. You're bored, right?

When will we start our new training?

I'm ready for it.

Why rush?

Let's wait until Wang Lu recovers.

-I can't leave anymore. -That's right.

You two continue your training.

You must win first prize.

What are you talking about?

We're the best partners.

We must all leave together.

Best partners? I was just saying that casually.

We agreed that no one leaves our group. How can you go back on your word?

Do you believe what I say?

No one can leave our group?

Liuli Xian is already back in Lingjian Sect.

How can three people do it?

It's not even enough to play mahjong.

Let's disband.

Wang Lu, you're kidding, right?

Xiaohai, don't be so serious.

I'm going to leave Lingjian Sect.

Won't you be a Successor Disciple then?

You're going to leave Lingjian Sect?

Why?

I'm marrying Xiaolan.

She's going to give birth to a house full of little Wang Lu.

I suggest

you marry Qian Yu soon.

If you have a child, I'll be his godfather.

I'll teach him a few Wuxiang Bones techniques.

Then I'll boast

about our glorious days in Lingjian Sect.

Wang Lu!

You're not serious, right?

How can I not be serious?

Let's eat.

Cultivation is so tiring.

We can't eat or sleep well. What's so good about cultivation?

Fine.

I hope you'll grow old together

and have lots of children.

Wen Bao, eat.

I'm not eating anymore.

Xiaohai!

Here.

Xiaolan, you're so nice to Wang Lu.

What are you talking about?

-You're ridiculous. -Don't tickle me, I'm ticklish.

-Then don't be ridiculous. -I'm ticklish.

Wang Lu.

Xiaolan.

I just want to talk to you.

Sure.

Wang Lu.

You're unhappy lately. Do you have any problems?

Me?

Why would I?

I can have food and clothes when I want them.

Why would I be unhappy?

-Look over there. -This is the life that I want.

Don't go there.

They're talking sweetly. Why are you going there?

Good thing Ms. Xiaolan

keeps our son here with her.

Why didn't I notice

that they look so good together?

Look who's talking.

I told you to arrange their marriage when they were babies.

You just wouldn't do it.

You said Xiaolan doesn't have a father. She doesn't deserve Lu'er.

Look at how nice they look.

-Listen. -Listen.

By the way, why do you want to talk to me?

I...

I might leave Wang Family Village tomorrow.

Leave Wang Family Village?

Why?

I enrolled in The Great Ming's Xianyin Girls Academy.

I'm leaving for school tomorrow.

-School? -School?

Xianyin Girls Academy?

I want to become the best singer in the Nine Continents.

So you enrolled in the Xianyin Girls Academy to go on stage?

Xianyin Girls Academy is the best music academy in the Nine Continents.

It produces a lot of singers.

I also thought about growing old with you in Wang Family Village,

but I don't want to give up on my dream.

Wang Lu, you...

You wouldn't mind, right?

Not at all.

I hope you receive acknowledgment soon

and chase your dream.

I knew you'd support me.

It's just...

Are you going to stay in Wang Family Village forever?

What do you mean?

Your heart isn't here either.

We used to look at clouds here when we were little.

I was looking at the shape of clouds,

but you were checking if there are other things beyond the clouds.

You see more of the world than I do.

How can you be stuck here?

However...

I know you're worried about your parents,

but you also told me

that people need to have dreams and can't have no goals.

So I would also like to tell you

that only by being your true self

will you be able to live the life you really want.

That's how you can truly be responsible for your family.

Do you think...

All right, Wang Lu. I need to go home and pack.

Think about it more.

Goodbye, Wang Lu.

I hope you succeed, Xiaolan.

I know you're worried about your parents,

but you also told me

that people need to have dreams and can't have no goals.

So I would also like to tell you

that only by being your true self

will you be able to live the life you really want.

That's how you can truly be responsible for your family.

What are you thinking?

Can you say hi first every time you appear?

When you took me from the Grave of Swords,

did you say hi to me?

You just gave up on cultivation

and hid here while living so leisurely.

When you're being the silly son of a feudal family,

did you inform me?

Do you think I want this?

If you don't, why did you agree?

What do you know?

You don't have parents and people to worry about.

How can you understand my worries?

You...

Who says I don't have any cares or worries?

Ouyang Shang is the only person I cared about in my life,

but so what?

He's not here anymore.

Should I follow him?

Of course not.

Everyone has his own purpose in life.

I have mine.

He has his.

And you

are the same.

The heavens gave you a rare Void Spiritual Root

not for you to hide here, count clouds,

care for your parents and attend their funerals.

What do you know?

While your parents are alive, do not journey afar.

I don't want my mother to cry all day.

Am I wrong?

Every time I see Xiaoliuli

imagining her reunion with her parents,

do you know how much I miss my parents?

Do you know how that feels?

Do I need to wait until they've passed away

before regretting not spending more time with them?

You can't eat your cake and have it too.

That has never changed since ancient times.

You need to constantly ask yourself

what exactly

is the path you want to take.

WANG RESIDENCE

-Here. -Lu'er, eat more.

Those are the dumplings with three stuffings your mother made for you.

Hurry, try it.

Actually...

-I have something I want to-- -Give me that garlic.

Lu'er, eat first. I'll go get something.

Check if the medicine on the stove is done too.

Okay.

Medicine?

Who's sick?

It's none of your business. Don't worry.

What do you want to tell me just now?

Nothing.

Take care of your health.

Here, eat more dumplings.

I'm full.

You're a young adult.

If you can't even finish these dumplings,

why are you still undergoing cultivation?

Mother, you...

Lu'er.

Here.

What's this?

Haven't you heard of eating dumplings for farewells

and noodles for returning home?

I'll help you pack.

Your father and I will see you off.

Where am I going?

Go where you're supposed to go.

I originally wanted you to come home and do more work for me.

But you were always in bed when you come home.

You did nothing and you can't do anything.

You moved backward instead of forward.

If you go on this way, I think you'll grow molds.

Hurry. Go back to that Lingjian Mountain.

Mother.

Don't say anything anymore.

I'll tell you the truth.

Your father and I

have already given up completely on you.

We're preparing

to have another child.

We even thought of the name already. Wang Ermao.

That's right.

Your mother and I

consulted with Doctor Wang in the east part of the village.

He said that since we took the holy medicine you prescribed,

our health greatly improved.

He even prescribed some medicines for fertility.

It's cooking on the stove right now.

Youngsters can live their lives,

yet we can't move forward?

During the time that you're home,

I look at you

and I finally understood.

Rather than keeping you in this shabby place,

I'd rather let you soar high.

We'll have a more reliable son.

If Wang Ermao follows your footsteps

in the future,

we'll have Wang Sanmao or Wang Simao.

I'm taking the medicine you prescribed anyway.

I can live until I'm 70 or 80.

That's why

don't be a nuisance here.

Go where you're supposed to go.

Even Xiaolan knows she needs to fulfill her dreams.

I don't believe

that you would lose to that girl next door.

You heard what Xiaolan said?

Eat.

Eat the dumplings.

Eat more.

You're traveling tomorrow.

You must take care of yourselves.

I'll come and visit you.

WANG RESIDENCE

Subtitle translation by Coleen Chua