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[Episode 19]

Quanxian relied on you, the elders.

I hope you'll continue to give more

guidance in the future, so that we can return to Bilou Sea soon.

Now that young master is back.

- Quanxian finally has hope. - That's right.

Seven thousand years ago, it was fortunate that Master used the Jade Pearl to preserve the Emperor of the Sea's bloodline.

The Jade Pearl can preserve the bloodline of the Emperor of the Sea?

Emperor of the Sea.

Master,

does Quanxian have another pearl

that can preserve spiritual consciousness? I want to create a Sunlight Protection Pearl.

I will think of a way to separate a part of the spiritual consciousness.

Emperor of the Sea, please reconsider carefully. What if something were to happen? That wouldn't be good.

Water Dispelling Pearl. Water Dispelling Pearl.

Where did it go? This Water Dispelling Pearl...

Your Highness.

What are you thinking?

A'Ying, you're here.

I wasn't thinking of anything. I'm just here, with the High Priest, flipping through books

to check if there are any clues for the Water Dispelling Pearl.

Your Highness, ever since you returned from the camp, you've been restless.

Have I?

Did you encounter some sort of problem?

Is there a problem with the alliance?

Or did Su Mo make some requests he shouldn't have?

No.

Then, did I do something to make you unhappy?

There isn't.

Your Highness, if there isn't one, I'll look again.

I wasn't talking to you!

I really didn't cause you to be unhappy?

You really didn't. I'm just upset with that person at the top of Jing Pagoda.

Su Mo told me there's a sinister conspirator there. So I've been thinking—

Su Mo went to the Jing Pagoda?

He told you not to to tell me.

Since it's inconvenient for you to say, I won't ask any further.

I'll take my leave.

A'Ying, w-where are you going?

I'm going to go see Na Sheng and check on the progress of her swimming lessons.

- We can't delay going down to the Ghost and Deity Abyss. - All right.

I...

What a beautiful scene. Eat some.

What are you day dreaming about?

Han Zhou and I grew up together.

When we were together, I only regarded him as my companion and senior brother.

It was only after he died that I realized,

I owe him more than just a life.

The world is always like this.

When that person was with you, we didn't know how to cherish them.

We had to wait until there was no turning back, to know how precious it was.

So, it's great to be just like Na Sheng.

She likes Yan Xi, so she sticks close to him the entire day.

The three of us made an oath.

Before returning to Bilou Sea, we would never want for love.

Should I say those two didn't stick to their oath?

When considering love in front of the great cause for a country, it is indeed insignificant.

However, for you and I to be able to walk with our loved ones in this world,

isn't that also rare?

- A'Ying. - Senior Brother.

She pleaded on behalf of her own life to protect Na Sheng

and already hasn't slept for a few days.

Thank you very much.

I'm ashamed.

Why did you come alone? Where is His Highness?

His Highness is busy with other things. So I came on my own to see Na Sheng.

By the way, for the past few days, Su...

Forget it. I'm going to go look for Na Sheng.

These two both want to see each other,

but they dawdle too much.

In the future, don't have learned those ways from them.

By the way, go and notify Su Mo that Bai Ying is here.

Notify Young Master?

That's right.

Ghost and Deity Abyss is 64,000 feet

under the sea.

There are strange creatures and supernatural beings, and it's hard to access.

64,000 feet under the sea,

there are strange—

Your Sister Bai Ying is here.

Sister Bai Ying, you've finally come.

Brother Ice Cube was here before.

You and Brother Crown Prince are late. I thought you didn't care about me anymore.

He was here?

Then... did he say anything?

When you came to pick up Na Sheng that day, Young Master wasn't feeling well.

However, Young Master has always wanted to explain something to you.

Stop talking on behalf of Brother Ice Cube.

How is his health now?

He's much better, but he always puts on that icy face whenever he sees me.

What are you two doing?

Na Sheng is memorizing the records of the Ghost and Deity Abyss.

I have already learned how to swim.

I can swim in the lake freely now.

Yan Xi said he'll teach me how to walk underwater tomorrow.

However, it's not good enough to be able to walk underwater.

The Ghost and Deity Abyss is very deep.

The length of time an ordinary person can stay underwater isn't enough to reach the bottom of the abyss.

We're already trying to find the Water Dispelling Pearl for you now.

Once we've found it, Su Mo will take you down into the water.

Don't worry. You can do it.

I'll definitely work hard on my training.

So many people were wounded or died in order to protect me.

I'll complete the mission for them.

There's also Yan Xi. He has great swimming abilities!

You...

Continue chatting. I'm going now.

No, wait. Yan Xi!

Aren't you too bold?

What's wrong? He's a great teacher!

I was even thinking if you weren't used to living in this place,

I could find another place for you.

No, no. This place is great. Having Yan Xi's company is great!

From his reaction, you must have been teasing him quite a bit lately.

I don't tease him. I just... like him.

I like to stare at him. I like to be by his side.

I also like him when he's angry while teaching me.

What's wrong, Sister Bai Ying?

I really am training hard. Although I like Yan Xi,

but I've been training every day. I won't delay serious matters.

I know.

I'm just...

a bit envious of you.

Envious of me?

What are you envious of?

I'm envious that you can live such a simple life, without worries.

Sister Bai Ying, do you want to try the spell I just learned?

All right.

The world has suddenly become so quiet.

I don't need to think of anything... don't need to worry about anything.

It's just like being in another world.

I really wish...

I could live in this bubble forever.

Actually, there's so much I want to say.

But I can't.

It's been so hard holding it in.

That day when I was trapped in Ten Mile Pavilion

and thinking I was going to die under the sunlight,

I thought I saw you.

But when I wanted to hold onto you,

you disappeared.

♫ Listening to the continuous sound of rain from that day ♫

It's really great to have this bubble.

I can say what I want to say without worrying that anyone's listening.

Brother Ice Cube.

Why are you hushing me?

Na Sheng.

Sister Bai Ying, you can hear me?

Looks my spell hasn't been perfected yet.

I'm going back to Wuse City.

Why is Sister Bai Ying acting strange?

I'm leaving, too.

Hey, aren't you looking for Ning Liang?

You hiding from me, makes me feel even more guilty.

Master, I hadn't finished talking before.

Did you leave and disappear because you were disappointed in me?

Actually, I'm not trying to be reckless

or trying to disregard Quanxian's safety by willfully making the Sunlight Protection Pearl.

I merely want to make up for the mistake from a hundred years ago.

It is I who owes her from a hundred years ago.

If I hadn't gone into the Jing Pagoda, she wouldn't have fallen in love with me.

This misfortune wouldn't have fallen on her either.

I know you're gravely wounded because you saved me.

I'm a burden to everyone.

I know that, as the Emperor of the Sea,

I have the responsibility to protect Quanxian

and lead them home. But as a merperson who can only love once in this lifetime,

I couldn't even protect the woman I love.

How can I become an indomitable Emperor of the Sea?

Master, hopefully you can understand me.

Master, you've finally appeared.

The fact that you're a descendant of the Emperor of the Sea

is unchangeable and predestined.

Thank you for keeping the bloodline of the Emperor of the Sea safe.

You're the hope of the entire Quanxian Tribe.

I used to be only willing to follow my heart...

rather than living for others.

Even now, I still hope I have a choice.

Every Emperor of the Sea is unique.

I know you can't forget the responsibilities as the Emperor of the Sea.

You're both the Emperor of the Sea and a merperson.

Merpeople fall in love with only one person in their lifetime.

How can I separate you from the love of your life?

Your eyes are exactly like his.

7,000 years ago, I couldn't stop Chun Huang.

7,000 years later, I cannot change you either.

Maybe this is my destiny.

Take it. Fulfill your wish.

Infuse the Jade Pearl with spiritual consciousness.

If you feel like you can't keep it under control during the process, you must let me know.

I will.

Emperor of the Sea, please be careful.

This Water Mirror

is getting older and older.

What I can see is getting shorter, just like my body.

It must be buried eventually.

That's right. It's the Water Dispelling Pearl!

Water Dispelling Pearl? High Priest, did you remember something?

Your Highness, I know where the Water Dispelling Pearl is!

High Priest, where on earth is the Water Dispelling Pearl?

All you of you, look.

[Jiuyi Palace]

It's in the Jiuyi Mountain palace.

Exactly.

It's on top of Queen Bai Wei's phoenix coronet.

When Queen Bai Wei passed away 7,000 years ago,

it was buried alongside her in the tomb on Jiuyi Mountain.

Jiuyi Mountain? That's great.

One of my Six Directions Seal is also on Jiuyi Mountain.

Jiuyi Mountain? Isn't it killing two birds with one stone?

Isn't Jiuyi Mountain still part of the Qing Clan's territory?

It is. The new Prince Jiuyi has submitted himself to Cangliu.

Qing Clan is currently colluding with Cangliu.

Also, a powerful barrier is there.

Non-Kongsang people will have less power when entering Jiuyi Mountain.

The royal tomb on Jiuyi Mountain is even more complicated and has mischievous evil spirits.

Young Master, Ning Liang and Yan Xi are asking to see you.

Young Master, Aunt Ru has sent word

that she's set up Quanxian stations all over the Land of Yunhuang.

Very good. What about Cangliu?

Xiang said no Cangliu people have heard of anyone with a black robe at the Heavenly Temple of Jing Pagoda.

The Heavenly Temple is where the Saintess prays.

Only the Saintess can go in and out of Heavenly Temple.

Since Cangliu doesn't even know about the person in the black robe,

why did the person in the black robe help them then?

Yan Xi, send a sound pearl to Aunt Ru,

- ask her to look into something for me. - What's that?

I want to look into the Mirror Technique and Splitting Technique.

These two techniques are forbidden outside Yunhuang,

but those at the top of Jing Pagoda can use them.

I want to figure out what the relationship is between the two, as soon as possible.

Yes.

Who else can use these techniques? Where did they originate from?

What exactly is this energy?

Have you found it?

I really am a dotard. It should've been right there.

I remembered so clearly

that it should be in the third roll on the second shelf.

It was right there 100 years ago.

High Priest, are you talking about

the Pavilion of Books at Jing Pagoda in Jing City?

Exactly! Exactly!

No wonder I couldn't find it after looking for it all day.

High Priest, the stranger the thing is, the better you remember it.

The more important something is, you just forgot about it!

Can't do it anymore, can't. I'm getting old.

Who's there?

Your Highness, what do you see in Water Mirror?

- Two eyes. - Two... Two eyes?

I seem to have seen those eyes somewhere before.

Is it Jiuyi that you saw before?

No, no, no.

I seem... to have seen them in the Water Mirror.

Impossible. The Water Mirror is the only...

No, not only one!

There's also a Water Mirror in Jing Pagoda's Heavenly Temple!

So you're saying those eyes belong to someone in Jing Pagoda's Heavenly Temple.

Does it mean someone can watch us at any time?

Isn't that too dangerous for us, Kongsang?

Technically speaking, only the High Priest of Kongsang can use the Water Mirror.

Then explain to me, what's going on?

Well... Well... How would I know?

Come.

All of you, come.

- This is a Kongsang technique. - What do you mean?

This is a barrier designated for merpeople.

Technically speaking, only the High Priest of Kongsang can use the Water Mirror.

Why did you want to see me?

I've found where the Water Dispelling Pearl is.

- Where is it? - It's on Jiuyi Mountain.

The Splitting Sword and one of the Six Directions Seal are all on Jiuyi Mountain.

It appears that we must make a trip to Jiuyi Mountain.

Yes. This is why I asked you to come so that we can discuss it.

I can leave at anytime.

Are you prepared to go?

Bai Ying...

Bai Ying is doing much better now.

But I still have something else I need to do.

Once it's done, we can go.

What is it?

Previously, you told A'Ying that there's a mysterious person helping Cangliu from behind the scenes.

He made eye contact with me through the Water Mirror.

This person is mysterious and inscrutable. He's in Cangliu,

yet he seems to know all about Kongsang.

Now he's found me through the Water Mirror.

I'm worried that the entrance to Wuse City will be discovered soon.

Water Mirror?

It's a kind of magical device that can see Kongsang people.

I just don't understand why he activated the Water Mirror to reveal his whereabouts.

Who exactly is this person?

What does he want?

So... That's why I plan to go to Jing Pagoda and meet him in person.

How are you going to get up there?

After I barged in last time, the Cangliu people should have reinforced the barriers surrounding Jing Pagoda.

I'm afraid the next time won't be easy.

Don't worry. Leave that to me.

Be careful then.

We need to go to Jiuyi Mountain sooner than later.

While the Cangliu army is changing its commanding general,

we'd have fewer obstacles, too.

- Your Highness. - Your Highness.

What's the matter?

Your Highness, please reconsider the Land-Sea Alliance.

Your Highness, please reconsider.

If you have any thoughts,

just speak openly. It's fine.

Your Highness,

Prince Zi and Prince Xuan believe that

Quanxian's abduction of Na Sheng ruined the Land-Sea Alliance.

There's no more need to cooperate with them anymore.

Besides, now that there's a clue to where the Water Dispelling Pearl is,

we only need to find the Water Dispelling Pearl

so that Na Sheng can go down to the Ghost and Deity Abyss to unseal the seal.

Do you really think that if we find the Water Dispelling Pearl,

we then won't need Su Mo?

There are many dangers in the Ghost and Deity Abyss.

If Na Sheng goes by herself, she'll definitely be endangered.

Besides, the alliance was already agreed upon.

Why are you changing your minds now?

The alliance was the Emperor of the Sea's idea.

But they damaged the alliance.

They didn't do anything for us, but actually—

I've said this long ago.

The Land-Sea Alliance isn't about exchanging one seal for another seal.

More importantly, we must unite to fight against Cangliu!

When Su Mo was in solitude,

he kept fighting against the Cangliu people by using his own methods.

He was the one who broke through Jing City's barrier,

and also burned down Cangliu's military camp.

That day, we were trapped in the Ten Mile Pavilion.

The person who called forth dark clouds to cover up the sun...

was also him.

Is that true?

But that day we all saw it with our own eyes,

Your Highness was wielding power towards the sky.

Hong Yuan, don't disbelieve.

If you look all over Yunhuang,

he's the only person with this ability.

Even though Quanxian committed a wrong first,

but they are doing their best to make amends.

For the past few days, Na Sheng is being protected

by Xi Jing and their people.

Anyway, Quanxian has shown complete sincerity

to safeguard the Land-Sea Alliance.

That's why I hope everyone here

will be united under the Land-Sea Alliance from now on.

Let's not have unnecessary suspicions anymore, all right?

If there's nothing else, go and rest.

- Yes. - Yes.

Your Highness, did you already know about this that day at the main camp?

These past few days, what you've been hiding from me,

was also this?

That's right.

Did Su Mo ask you to keep it a secret?

Even though he asked me to keep it a secret,

but I also had my own intentions as well.

A'Ying,

now that I've told you everything,

at least I don't have to hide from you anymore.

I also won't feel like a despicable villain.

If you have nothing else,

you should hurry and rest, too.

I wonder how much Su Mo heard that I said that day.

Why did he leave in such a rush?

If he had heard it, he would've known that I didn't blame him.

If he has to leave again,

but he didn't hear me,

then is he angry with me?

He didn't want to tell me.

Could it be because

he's still using the Mirror Technique?

[Sunlight Blocking Pearl]

It's almost time for the Flower God Festival again.

I recall there used to be fireworks before.

Now there isn't anything to see.

Cangliu has suffered quite a blow this time. I think their patrolling force should probably have decreased.

Sister Hong Yuan.

I want to see the Flower God Tree bloom.

All right. It's a good opportunity and just the right time

for us to check out the situation in Jing City.

Sister Hong Yuan, we're celebrating a festival.

You should relax your tense nerves.

We should just relax.

- I'll go with you to patrol first thing tomorrow morning. - No.

Why not?

If we both go, the High Priest will be the only person guarding Wuse City.

He's an old man. If he's all by himself,

it's too pitiful.

It's not the first time he has stayed by himself.

It's not appropriate.

Then, let Prince Zi and Prince Xuan stay and keep the High Priest company.

Oh, yes! There's also Qing Yuan. A child should stay home and not run around on the street.

Not good. Not good. If we go, it's best that we all go together.

Why do we have to go together? Are we going together to Jing City to reminisce?

Your Highness.

- Your Highness. - Your Highness.

You two?

- Where's A'Ying? - A'Ying...

She's not here.

Where did she go?

She didn't say.

Your Highness, it's the Flower God Festival tomorrow.

Why don't we ask Sister A'Ying to go together

- to browse the Flower God Festival? - That's right.

Whenever A'Ying mentions the Flower God Festival, she always misses it with fondness.

Why not take this opportunity for you to take all of us to relax and enjoy?

Sure. When A'Ying returns,

I'll speak with her.

Walk under water.

Yan Xi. Yan...

Brother Ice Cube. Why is it you?

Disappointed?

A little bit.

Oh, right! My power has improved lately.

See? Last time the spell I used on Sister Bai Ying didn't last long.

This time, I'm sure it'll work.

What spell?

Let me show you.

Walk underwater!

Brother Ice Cube? Can you hear me?

Brother Ice Cube.

Can you hear me?

Brother Ice Cube. Here. Here.

How about it? You can hear me now, right?

This is your spell?

Awesome, right? Previously, when I cast the spell on Sister Bai Ying,

I forgot to say one phrase, so the spell disappeared quickly.

What a pity.

It's not a pity.

Brother Ice Cube, are you smiling?

Are you praising me?

You seem to be in a good mood.

Did Bai Ying come?

So turns out you're looking for Sister Bai Ying.

Why did you slip away so quickly the other day?

Sister Bai Ying said that she was coming tonight.

Just wait here then. I have to get going.

Uncle, how do you use it?

This is amazing. Let me show you.

Why is he still here?

I'll go talk to him.

Hold on, Uncle.

He's waiting for Sister Bai Ying. Why do you want to talk to him?

Did A'Ying say she was coming?

Yeah, she did.

Why would I lie to Brother Ice Cube?

Night's fallen. Is Princess Bai still coming?

She'll definitely come. Sister Bai Ying often rests during the day and goes out at night, doesn't she?

It's fine. We can do our own things.

Yan Xi, Yan Xi, Yan Xi.

Young Master waited for Princess Bai the entire night.

Brother Ice Cube.

Brother Ice Cube.

Did you really stand here for the entire night?

Did she really say she would come to see you?

She really did.

Why didn't she come then?

Then, why don't you go look for her?

No, no, no.

I know you can't go to Wuse City. I can't either.

Sister Bai Ying didn't come here to see me, so I have no idea where she went.

How about this? f you have anything to say, you can tell me so that I can relay it to Sister Bai Ying.

No need.

If she comes, tell Yan Xi to inform me.

Okay, okay. Yan Xi will keep waiting here.

Tell him not to leave then.

Where did Sister Bai Ying go?

[Dark Golden Classics]

"Water Mirror connecting technique.

The king's power can be used to connect

the Water Mirror in Wuse City and the one in Jing Pagoda."

If that's true,

does it mean... I can see the other side of the Water Mirror?

Who are you?

Come to Jing Pagoda alone tonight.

Then you'll know.

Tonight? Is this a trap?

I need to find Su Mo and discuss it with him.

Your Highness, what happened to you?

I'm fine.

Qing Yuan, I have to go somewhere. Don't tell anyone.

Your Highness, will you come back tonight?

Today's the Flower God Festival. We've promised Lan Xia and Na Sheng.

I'll try. When A'Ying comes back,

ask her to go to the Flower God Festival together.

I'm too amazing, right?

Not only did I learn to walk underwater, but I also dug up some gold.

I also dug up some gold!

There are often things at the bottom of the lake left behind by ordinary people from unfortunate deaths.

This gold should be one of them.

Why did you tell me this? I thought I got rich!

Na Sheng, this kind of treasure is worthless in Quanxian.

Next time, I'll ask Young Master to give you some.

I don't want him to give me any.

What are you all talking about?

Brother Crown Prince, why did you come alone? Where's Sister Bai Ying?

I don't know.

You don't know? Where is she then?

Su Mo even came to look for her last night.

She didn't tell me where she was going.

Now I know. You all think of my place as a relay station.

You come and go as you please, you're not really looking for me, just using this place.

You know what? If you keep doing this, I'll start charging you!

Speaking of this, I found this place for you.

Can't I come?

You're right.

Where's Xi Jing?

Let's go.

It does sound suspicious.

I'm not sure about other things. But back then, in the Liejing Battle, when Master Peng was fighting me,

he couldn't use any Kongsang techniques.

100 years later, he can use Kongsang formations.

And Yu Huan, too.

He covered the surface of Jing City with barriers for the Quanxian, which was very suspicious too.

That's right.

Now that I think of it,

Cangliu came back to Yunhuang, penetrated everywhere, won every battle,

defeated six tribes, and even broke and sealed my power.

All said, these are strange indeed.

Does Your Highness think that the strange eyes in the Water Mirror

belong to the black-robed person that Su Mo talked about?

Yes.

Through the Water Mirror, I heard a deep and sinister voice.

He seemed to be old.

I suspect that he's a person hiding behind Cangliu,

the person that also knows Kongsang really well.

In that case, inviting you to go alone

has to be a trap no matter how you look at it.

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[Wanting to Return by Zhou Shen]

♫ Among the frosty clouds is the cold moon ♫

♫ A strange light in the night ♫

♫ In the dream, there is longing and fear ♫

♫ The layers of waves build up ♫

♫ Repeating the promise ♫

♫ Yet they disappear in the end ♫

♫ We've met several times ♫

♫ Yet it is hard to mention our fated relationship from the past ♫

♫ Sighing over the past is as frivolous as smoke ♫

♫ Split open the cocoon in my heart ♫

♫ You live in there ♫

♫ and have never been discovered by anyone ♫

♫ Ask time to borrow a chapter ♫

♫ The unforgettable memories ♫

♫ have disappeared, disappeared ♫

♫ I once thought there was a deep bond ♫

♫ Using ten fingers to painstakingly ♫

♫ play the ancient chords ♫

♫ In exchange for only a moment of your smile ♫

♫ Use a lifetime to love only one person ♫

♫ How do you calculate the debt between each other? ♫

♫ Yet unwilling, unwilling ♫

♫ to make an exchange for a promise and apology ♫

♫ Our next lives are too far away ♫

♫ I would rather turn into ash and be lost in a reverie ♫

♫ When I want to return, it will be time for my dream to come true ♫