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♪The blade dance causing ripples to spread across the lake♪

♪Waving the banner amidst the storm and rain♪

♪The snow is not bothered by the sadness and the happiness♪

♪Blazing through the desert with the rein in hands♪

♪Young and inexperienced, it is apparent♪

♪Bold ambition interspersed with recklessness♪

♪Mind not the predestination♪

♪Solving all the problems that fate presents me♪

♪From all the trials and hardship♪

♪Spawn the vast courage♪

♪The journey to seek glory and justice♪

♪Is not in vain♪

♪One smile is all it takes to get what you're thinking♪

♪A ballad to our journey♪

♪Pursuing the dream of our youth♪

♪We take everything as it comes♪

♪The distant land might be dangerous♪

♪But what's life without an adventure?♪

♪Youths are supposed to dream big and be sharp♪

♪Every struggle in life has taught us♪

♪That we shall do what we can wherever we go♪

♪Together, another journey awaits♪

[The Blood of Youth]

[Episode 19]

In the past,

the Lei family had four heroes.

Today,

only Qianhu remains.

He is not the only one!

Old Master Tang.

After all these years,

have you not moved on from the feud

between Lei Fortress and the Tang Clan?

Lei Hong.

You know,

when I was younger,

I once said this

to the old master.

I said I had a dream

to have only one clan in the world.

What do you mean?

The clan

can also mean

the Tang Clan of Shu.

I understand what you mean now.

The Tang Clan didn't come

for revenge

but to slaughter everyone!

Why does Shabu want to leave?

Maybe it's sensing

Master's sword thought.

Why is Master

summoning it?

Are we too late?

Take a stroll through hell,

your soul might actually remain in this world!

Young men,

watch and learn!

Lei Qianhu.

The wound

has damaged your veins.

You were trying hard to hold off the pain.

Trying hard?

I can still put up a good fight.

Clan Leader!

The Hellish Palm.

I underestimated him.

You're wounded.

Leave now.

I can take it from here.

Yes.

Stop!

Lightning falls from heaven,

a crane in the sky.

What a shame.

You're late.

Your brother

is already dead.

Clan Leader!

Qianhu!

Let's go.

Qianhu...

I...

used brute force

to alter the ninth level of Five-Thunder Tiangang Punch.

Have you lost your mind?

That technique

could have killed you!

(Listen closely.)

The Lei family has three ultimate techniques.

Each of you can pick one

to master.

The first technique.

[Former Clan Leader of the Lei Clan] The Formless Fist.

Amazing!

The second technique.

Thunderclap Finger!

The third technique.

Is it the most powerful?

Probably.

Five-Thunder Tiangang Punch!

What was that?

Awesome!

The Five-Thunder Tiangang Punch

is the most powerful technique

of the three.

But the technique can easily backfire on the user.

The ninth level is called Annihilation.

It not only annihilates the sky above

but also yourself!

The fate of the Lei Clan was at stake.

I couldn't be too cautious.

He.

You're finally back.

Stop talking.

Lei Hong.

Tend to Hu's injury.

It's too late for that.

Superintendent of the Lei Clan,

Lei Tianhen, heed my order.

At your service.

The Lei Clan's

19th Clan Leader

hereby passes the leadership...

Passes the leadership

to my martial brother,

Lei Hong.

After we fend off the enemies,

step into the Lei Clan's ancestral shrine.

Hold

Ceremony of Three Roars and Six Rumblings.

Inaugurate

the 20th Clan Leader.

As you wish.

Clan Leader!

Clan Leader!

(Listen up, you guys.)

(Hong.)

Five more years of training

and we'll go on our own adventure.

Five years?

No, that's way too long.

Make it three years.

We'll leave after three years.

Deal.

What about me?

You two made a pact

and left me out.

Qianhu.

Hong and I will go on our journeys.

We are going to make

more people know the might of the Lei Clan.

If Hong and I

are met with misfortune out there,

who will run the clan?

So,

when Hong and I

are away,

you must protect our family.

Okay.

I look forward

to hearing about your glorious feats.

I'll keep the Lei family safe!

The Nine Heavens Thunder,

which shocked heaven and earth!

Nine-Heaven Lightning Fall.

Leader!

What's going on?

How come

his inner force is so powerful?

Fatal Blossom Shower.

The Two Heroes of the Lei Clan.

You live up to your reputation.

But to go against

so many powerful foes,

only death awaits you!

We beg to differ!

They'll live!

Master Hu!

Master Hu!

Master Hu!

Master Hu...

I was late.

Tang Lian.

Are you going to betray your clan?

Old Master.

After this is over,

I'll accept my punishment.

But I must uphold

my principle.

The Hellish Palm.

This must be

the Leader of the Dark River,

Su Changhe.

You do know a thing or two.

So, who might you be?

Masters of the Lei Clan,

I need you

to stall the Leader,

Su Changhe.

We will take down Old Master Tang.

I'm old enough

to be your grandpa.

Fighting a bunch of kids

is somewhat

embarrassing to me.

Embarrassing?

Is fighting an elder

embarrassing?

I disagree.

The new generation will replace the old.

Old age

doesn't make you the law.

You conspired with the Dark River

to attack the Lei Fortress.

That is truly an embarrassing act.

Lei Wujie.

When did you

learn to give a speech?

I speak out of grief

and anger.

Bring it on, then.

Old Master Tang

has 70 years' worth of internal energy.

His zhenqi can match a deity.

Lei Wujie can't land a strike on him.

The Tang Clan has a hidden weapon

that breaks through the protection of zhenqi.

Tang Lian, would you

fight Old Master Tang?

I...

Lei Wujie.

Give it everything you have.

I believe in you.

Xiao Se,

if I use that move,

I'll be unconscious

in ten moves.

Stay conscious until then.

Very well.

I believe in you

even though you always lie to me.

You've reached

the Insouciant Phase at such a young age.

Mastery from the Sword Deity: Unpredictable Cloud and Mist!

Every weapon in this world

is alive.

They are alive.

They all have souls.

They can become connected

to the wielder's heart.

Watch closely.

Wind can be gentle,

but it can also cut like blades.

(This technique was taught by the Spear Deity.)

(Its name is)

Windbreaker.

Xiao Se.

I withstood 13 moves.

I got you three of them.

You did well.

Qianluo!

Qianluo.

Xiao Se.

Leave now.

A technique of the Directorate of Astronomy.

Interesting.

Old Master.

That's enough.

Tang Lian.

How dare you?

You would

even pick a fight with me?

However,

you're not

worthy yet.

Old Master.

Please.

End this now.

End this?

-Lian! -Lian!

Get them out of here!

You see me

as your eldest martial brother.

As long as I can fight,

I won't let any of you die.

Lian!

Leave now.

Lian!

Lian!

Lian...

Now,

you've fallen.

Not yet.

Not yet?

Strike me if you can.

I will never use the hidden weapon of the Tang Clan.

Are you cutting your ties with the Tang Clan

and defecting to Xueyue City?

I used a hidden weapon

of the Tang Clan on you.

I feel sorry for my action.

I am unworthy

of using another hidden weapon.

So why haven't you backed down?

I must uphold my principle.

Xiao Se.

Xiao Se, you have to go.

We can die anyway,

but not you.

You want to leave?

No one is leaving alive.

Lian!

The Wuji Staff.

Ruoyi.

We are all the same.

There is only one Sikong Qianluo

in this world.

One Ye Ruoyi.

One Tang Lian.

One Lei Wujie.

No one

is dying under my watch.

Xiao Se.

You're actually an expert.

Yeah.

I told you I don't know martial arts.

I lied.

Why can't

people like you

join the fight sooner?

Must you wait until we're wounded...

♪I can't resist the heartbeat♪

to make the entrance?

♪That changes with my breathing♪

Sorry, Airhead.

(The Circulation Art)

can replenish

your strength

and heal you

to your strongest form for a brief moment.

But if you use it,

(your previous hard work will be in vain.)

(Your life will be in danger.)

I should have stood up

and been the hero.

♪I listen to the wind howling through my ears♪

If I survive...

♪With a sharp sword in my hand♪

we'll have a word about this.

♪Our success depends on whether you believe in yourself♪

♪I shall live up to my promise♪

♪I want to break through my limit as I listen to the wind♪

♪My journey begins to change with my thoughts♪

Xiao Se...

♪All good and evil are no match for my conviction♪

Xiao Se reached the Insouciant Phase of Heaven.

♪Using my ardent youth as an offering for my past♪

Old Master.

Let me give you a hand.

(This is the greatest)

(prodigy of Beili.)

(Despite his young age,)

(his inner force is actually)

(as strong as mine.)

(Why can't our inner forces)

(take him down?)

(Why are they circling within the three of us?)

Tang.

Do you have a plan?

Whoever moves forward...

There is only one outcome.

What is it?

They will die.

Old Master...

How dare you!

You killed Old Master Tang.

I'll avenge him!

Xiao Se.

Xiao Se!

Xiao Se!

I have more bells coming.

Care to give them a try?

You're here.

I'm here.

I leave the rest

to you.

Xiao Se!

It seems

I must arrive sooner.

You came all the way here

just to save him?

Very touching, isn't it?

It doesn't matter.

Someone else came a long way

for you

to take your life.

Let's go!

Su Changhe!

Hanyi!

Master!

Are you all right?

I'm still alive.

Wait there.

Why are you here again?

It seems

a fight is inevitable.

Zhantian, your qinggong

is still swift as ever.

So,

you want to protect these people.

It seems like it.

I don't think

you plan to take their lives.

Thank my foolish disciple

for asking me to carry a message for the Tang Clan.

I guess

I am late for the fight.

Whatever.

This is all fate's will.

Without medical attention,

these kids

might die here.

But Li Hanyi...

Leave it to Lei Hong.

Scholarly Sword Deity,

please tend to their injuries.

Yes.

Hanyi!

Stop chasing them, Hanyi!

You got defeated.

Sir,

calm down.

Who might you be?

I am Tang Ze of the Tang Clan.

I came with Old Master Tang for the banquet.

I want to make a deal.

[Tang Ze, Tang Clan] I wish to discuss it with you.

A deal?

What makes you think

you have the right to do so?

Are the lives of the guests enough

to make you listen?

What do you mean?

I assure you,

I can neutralize the Dark River's poison.

What if I say no?

I assure you,

you don't even

feel your own death,

and I'll have

the antidote you're carrying.

What if that wasn't the antidote

but a lethal poison?

Or perhaps,

some of them are the antidote,

while the others are poisons?

If you checked

every pill in every bottle,

most people

would have already been dead.

This incident has nothing

to do with the Tang Clan.

The Dark River infiltrated

the hero banquet and poisoned the heroes.

The Tang Clan and warriors of the Lei Fortress

were unharmed.

The assassins from the Dark River were defeated.

Old Master Tang lost his life in the battle.

You shameless scoundrel!

You are right.

Very well.

I know the consequences.

However,

the Lei Clan

will make the Tang Clan pay for this bloodshed.

This feud will go on

for generations to come.

I'll keep that in mind.

Director, you actually made the time

to drop by for a visit.

What a surprise.

State Preceptor.

You haven't stepped outside Tianqi City

for over a decade.

What could be so important

that you had to leave?

It was a promise to an old friend.

By the way,

I heard that five days ago,

His Majesty visited

the Directorate of Astronomy after his return.

But Golden Marquis Lanyue

left the city

before that.

So that was what brought you here?

You were being too mysterious.

All right.

I shall

get to the point.

His Majesty made a sudden announcement to appoint an heir.

According to the rules in Beili,

the succession of the throne

will be divided into two scrolls.

One for the Five Eunuchs to interpret His Majesty's will.

The other goes to the Directorate of Astronomy

to deliver heaven's will.

When the names

on the two scrolls are the same,

the successor of the throne

will be acknowledged.

However, I haven't received

that scroll.

That doesn't sit right with me.

Therefore, I must inquire you.

Have you

received that scroll?

No.

Have they inquired you regarding the matter?

Yes.

Did you tell them

your answer?

As I said,

heaven's will is merely a possibility.

I merely expressed

my opinion.

In the end, His Majesty must decide.

The White brings peace.

The Vermilion expands the land.

With the Dragon in the opposition, there will be no peace.

The State Preceptor stated these lines?

Did he really say this?

Absolutely.

After the court was dismissed,

13 officials

went to the Director of Astronomy.

But

he refused to talk to anyone.

But Director Jinxuan

managed to

see the State Preceptor.

Longxie.

Tell me.

How would you interpret

these lines?

The first two lines are easy.

Lord Bai, Xiao Chong, is one to defend this nation.

He has great composure

and keeps a level head.

Lord Chi, you expand our land.

You are mighty.

In our war against Nanjue,

we'll need a ruler

who is also a commander.

But the last two lines are full of variables.

With the last two lines...

The first two lines

seem pointless.

Not just the first two lines.

The entire verse

is pointless.

These lines

don't sound like words of advice.

Given they come from the State Preceptor,

they feel like a warning.

A nation to defend,

land to expand.

There is only one true dragon.

There can only be one ruler.

The victor gains great power,

and the rest can only bow below.

Bloodshed.

Generation after generation,

one dynasty after another,

the stars are ever-changing.

Dynasties rise and fall.

That is the only rule

that never changes.

Lian!

Lian?

Is anyone there?

Stop yelling.

You could tear your wound open.

Martial Uncle.

You must have a death wish

to use the Inferno Phase.

Be grateful that you're still alive.

Martial Uncle.

The Lei Fortress...

Don't worry.

Our brethren in the Lei Fortress

are mostly unharmed.

They got the antidote.

The hero banquet

seemed like a great battle,

but only two lives were lost.

Master Hu and Old Master Tang...

The two men who had enough power

to shake the martial arts world.

From now on,

the power balance

will begin to shift.

This is my fault.

I should have arrived sooner!

It's time to move on.

Over the years,

he had suffered from the toxic cold.

Now, he is finally freed from it.

By the way,

did you find my sister?

No.

We received no news about her.

No.

I have to search for her.

You are in no shape

to do anything.

But she is in danger!

Leave it to your master.

If you're feeling better,

you should check on your friend.

His condition is not looking good.

Xiao Se?

How is he?

The Scholarly Sword Deity

and Wuxin transferred their qi to treat him.

They've been inside for some time.

Sir.

How is Xiao Se?

How is he?

Xiao Se's hidden pulse was already damaged.

When he moved his qi by force,

the root of his qi was damaged.

We did everything we could.

We could only

alleviate his injury for some time.

A day or two at most.

Can anyone save him?

Qi Tianchen can save him.

But he is back

in Tianqi City.

Medicine King Xin Baicao can help him.

But his whereabouts are unpredictable.

No one knows where he is.

What about his disciple?

Your father?

No.

There is another disciple at Sword Heart Tomb.

It's not far from here.

I can ask Martial Uncle to send a letter.

It only takes half a day.

I'm afraid it'll be too late.

I'll try again.

There's still time.

We have the Three-Day Pill.

The Three-Day Pill?

The Tao Sword Deity left the mountain.

Why wasn't Xueyue City informed?

Why didn't Tang Lian's request

for backup arrive sooner?

Calm down.

At least, the kids

are now safe.

Lei Hong

went after Hanyi.

There shouldn't be a problem.

How can I calm down?

The Tao Sword Master is dead.

The Xueyue Sword Deity went insane.

The Lei Clan was raided.

Old Master Tang and Lei Qianhu

are now dead.

But Xueyue City

was the last to learn the news?

And it was all

thanks to Lei Yunhe's letter!

The Xueyue City

is known to be

the finest intelligence agency.

We are not clowns!

Calm down.

Hear him out.

Start talking.

Recently,

all the Spider Shadows

sent to gather intel

were intercepted.

Some were captured,

and some were killed.

It seems someone

is trying to

keep the information from reaching us.

How many of them are there?

How are they capable of this?

At least over a hundred mighty warriors.

Who could have the power

to mobilize so many warriors?

No.

I must find them.

You mustn't.

Two city lords are away.

If you leave,

Wushuang City might take action.

The Dark River attacked during the banquet.

Mr. Xiao used his inner force to protect

the heroes

but is now heavily wounded.

His life hangs by a thread.

Miss Sikong gave him

the Three-Day Pill.

Miss Hua Jin,

please hurry to the Lei Fortress.

What?

He took the pill?

What's wrong?

The pill can bring out

every bit of a person's life force.

He can survive for three days

regardless of the injury.

But if he's not healed

after three days,

nothing

can save him.

What...

All the more reason

to go there immediately.

Look.

Take my Violet Stallion and go.

I'll be going now.

Stay safe!

Got it.

Lei Wujie.

Have some water.

I'm good.

You've been keeping watch the entire day.

Get some rest.

Your condition

is just as bad as Xiao Se's.

It's fine.

Just some scrapes.

Are you sure?

Are you worried about me?

I guess

you're doing very well.

I'll live.

You speak in interesting ways.

So...

Miss Ruoyi.

You should head back and get some rest.

I'll stay here.

You and Qianluo

can take over tomorrow morning.

Sure.

Lei Wujie.

Sir.

Do you remember the gift I gave you

back in Xueyue City?

Yes.

The Late Snow.

Did you read it?

No.

That's why you sound so immature

when you talk to a girl.

Every gift I've given

is meant to correct the flaws.

Do not

take the book so lightly

just because it can be found

easily on the market.

That book

is very meaningful to you.

Too dense.

How dense of you.

But...

Should I really read that book?

The Dark River

only killed for money

for the past years.

Why did they

raid the hero banquet?

Are they going

to make enemies with all the heroes?

Their target

was Xueyue City,

the Lei Fortress,

and the Tang Clan.

We were simply

caught up in trouble.

Officer.

Why...

You must have come

from the Lei Fortress.

I have some questions.

There's nothing to tell.

Insolence!

Do you know who the general is?

Stand down!

Do not fight the soldiers of Beili.

Greetings, General.

Kneel.

Greetings, General.

At ease, Chief.

Get up, please.

I came by

because I have

some questions.

Ask away, General.

I shall tell you everything I know.

Sit.

The Dark River attacked the banquet guests.

Casualties?

Lei Qianhu of the Lei Clan

and Old Master Tang

died when having a fight.

They managed to save

everyone else.

We don't know if the Dark River suffered any losses.

There were no remains.

Xueyue City sent out

many young disciples.

They arrived late,

just in time for the great battle.

But I didn't meet them.

How so?

It's said

they had suffered grave injuries from the battle.

Some were ever in a coma.

They are being healed at the Lei Fortress

as we speak.

However,

these are mere rumors.

I haven't seen it myself.

Cursed Dark River.

If my daughter is hurt,

I'll turn the entire Beili upside down

to hunt them down!

Good horse.

Hang in there.

We're almost there.

The Lei Fortress

is only dozens of li away.

Good horse.

It can't run anymore.

It will die of exhaustion.

What do we do then?

Why are you

in a hurry to get there?

I must treat a patient there.

I'm going to be late.

Come on.

Sir, your horse.

Let me have your horse.

I'll buy it.

If you won't sell it,

I'll pay you up-front.

When I get there,

I'll send

the horse back here.

All right?

There's a simpler way.

I'll go with you.

Waiter.

Take good care of her horse.

Yes.

Lei.

Lei?

The sun is already up.

I...

I didn't fall asleep.

I only fell asleep just now.

Lei Wujie.

I know you're tired.

Get some rest.

I'm all right.

Martial Brother!

Martial Brother!

Wujie, bad news.

There are soldiers outside.

The Lei Fortress

is surrounded.

Soldiers?

We have respect for the Lei Fortress.

So we won't intrude.

But if the Clan Leader

doesn't show up,

we shall enter by brute force.

If you want to enter,

you'll have to go through me.

Despite your injury,

you're still brave as ever.

Who are you?

A great question.

My name

is written

on this sword I'm carrying.

Kid.

The sword you're wielding

is the fourth greatest sword,

the Heart Sword.

You do know a thing or two.

What?

Are you scared now?

You're holding

Xinyue's sword.

But you got the foolhardy demeanor

from your father.

But...

How come you know my parents?

I know a lot more about them.

Come on.

Let me put your skill to the test.

Let's see if you have

your parents' prowess

from all those years ago.

He is still recovering from his injury.

He could die in a sword fight

against you.

Acting Clan Leader.

You came with a large troop, General Ye.

Do you wish to raid the fortress?

Martial Uncle,

who is he?

He is your father's best friend,

the general of Beili's main force,

Ye Xiaoying.

Ye Xiaoying the Slayer?

♪The silent temple♪

♪We still have a long way to go in the martial arts world♪

♪The falling snow♪

♪Only clouds know the warmth of the cold moon♪

♪The roaring fate♪

♪At last, we see the light at the end of the tunnel♪

♪Everything is just a flash in the pan♪

♪Waiting for the ride to the highest heaven♪

♪The ethereal fog♪

♪Fame and fortune do not matter to an enlightened person♪

♪I face the sun♪

♪To have a pristine soul in this polluted world♪

♪Travel far♪

♪And overcome challenges life throws at me♪

♪I do not waste my youth away♪

♪Like blade and sword, relying on each other♪

♪We are devoted friends♪

♪How strong our bond is♪

♪No dream is small♪

♪Despite the conflicts and the feuds♪

♪We sing proudly♪

♪Youths ought to be fearless♪

♪Visiting all corners of the world♪

♪With our youthful spirits♪

♪Traveling freely with friends♪

♪It won't be lonely if I have my confidants♪

♪Travel far♪

♪And overcome challenges life throws at me♪

♪I do not waste my youth away♪

♪Like blade and sword, relying on each other♪

♪We are devoted friends♪

♪How strong our bond is♪

♪No dream is small♪

♪Despite the conflicts and the feuds♪

♪We sing proudly♪

♪Youths ought to be fearless♪

♪Visiting all corners of the world♪

♪With our youthful spirits♪

♪Traveling freely with friends♪

♪It won't be lonely if I have my confidants♪