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♪Your silhouette in the twilight's glow♪

♪Awakens like snow, delicate and cold♪

♪Within your gaze, countless destinies intertwine♪

♪A lifetime, a world of illusion of just one person♪

♪As moonlight shimmers♪

♪Falling petals rest in my palm, it's your sacred promise♪

♪Cultivating amidst the fleeting time of this mortal world♪

♪To be as one, inseparable, like a shadow in rhyme♪

♪Grant me a lifetime of enchanting sights♪

♪I defy fate, turning it around♪

♪Fearless of heavenly decree♪

♪It is the courage that blooms for you, profound♪

♪Unafraid of the destined trials♪

♪I only wish to make a vow with you♪

♪Like our initial encounter etched deep within my heart♪

=The Longest Promise= (Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise= (Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise= =Episode 7=

Princess,

look at the thing you've been longing for.

This is known as Mingyue Silk,

the greatest treasure of the Merfolk Clan.

It's gorgeous.

I can use this

to bid farewell to old friends.

Though there's no

Primordial Spirit-Gathering Spell in the world.

I'll still continue to practise magic spell.

To travel around the world

and protect the important person

like Yuan.

Thank you, Princess.

What about me, Princess?

You certainly are

an important person to me.

Just that I'll need you to send

this thing to Jiuyi Mountain now.

Yes.

I'll excuse myself.

Get some rest, Princess.

Okay.

(Qingyun Palace, Jialan Imperial City)

(Qingyun Palace, Jialan Imperial City) I've found something strange in Jiuyi Mountain

for the past few days.

That day when I had just reached the mountain,

I found an immortal official

that I've never met before.

It's odd.

Why would the High Priest of Grand Preceptor

make you embarrassed

in front of the kings

because of a mere immortal official?

There must be something fishy.

Rumor has it, when the High Priest of Grand Preceptor was young,

he was madly in love with Bai Yan.

If it wasn't because Bai Yan insisted

on marrying Emperor Beimian,

the High Priest of Grand Preceptor wouldn't have

hidden in Jiuyi Mountain.

Let's say the High Priest of Grand Preceptor insisted

on helping them in secret.

He faked Shi Ying's death and took him away.

I think it's completely possible.

But if Shi Ying is still alive,

doesn't it mean he and the High Priest of Grand Preceptor

have committed the crime of defrauding the Emperor?

The Emperor is inscrutable and it's been a long time.

Who knows Emperor Beimian's stance

on the incident.

We won't know if he has gotten suspicious.

Brother.

This is the reason why

I would collude with Ice Clan.

You and I got to have something up our sleeves.

So,

we must not let the Emperor know

that the person is still alive.

And we have to eradicate

the loose ends for Yu as soon as possible.

But,

isn't that person very skillful?

If the High Priest of Grand Preceptor joins hands with him,

I'm afraid we won't be able

to succeed easily.

It looks like

we still need to wait.

Now, we have to win over the Six Clans.

Just that the Crimson King is too unctuous.

Even now,

he still wants to keep himself out of the disputes.

I've got to make him suffer a bit.

(Since His Highness Shi Yu is in love with Xueying,)

you and I should make a plan for Xueying.

This is for the overall interests of White Clan.

If you make trouble again,

you'll end up like your mother.

Princess.

Consort Qing is actually looking for you.

Consort Qing.

(I'll wait for you with tea in Qingyun Palace)

Princess Xuelu is here.

Greetings to you, Your Highness.

Please take a seat.

I dare not sit with you, Your Highness.

You don't have to be so polite.

You're a clever girl.

I'm a direct person.

So I won't beat around the bush.

Let me ask you something.

Do you want to marry Yu?

You have a discerning eye.

My feelings for him are obvious.

So I dare not hide it.

Indeed.

I like you more than your younger sister.

Whether your relationship with Yu

will be further developed,

it's all up to me.

However,

it depends on your performance.

I'll be at your disposal.

I wonder if there's any interesting news

on your trip to Jiuyi Mountain

that you want to tell me.

The Star-gazing Ceremony was held once in ten years.

It's gotten my mind blown

and broadened my horizon.

I wonder what you'd like to know.

Did you go to the Emperor Valley?

I've always admired Emperor Xingzun

so I was going to his tomb to worship him.

Unexpectedly, I passed out

before I entered the valley.

Perhaps there was someone

in the Emperor Valley

who didn't want a mortal like me to go near there.

From that day on,

Princess has been wearing the earrings that Madam left.

This time, Consort Qing bestowed on you

the earrings which are made with the finest Warm White Jade.

Your effort is indeed paid off.

Let me put them on for you.

It's not necessary.

Since Her Highness appreciates your ability,

what are you going to do next?

Why don't you replace Xueying

at one sitting?

She doesn't appreciate me.

Obviously, she's trying to use me.

But,

I've confirmed a thing.

That the person in the Emperor Valley

is indeed the focus of all attention.

I passed out in the Emperor Valley for no reason.

That day, the High Priest of Grand Preceptor got cagey

when he talked about this person.

Even Consort Qing cares about it now.

I guess there's only one person

that can be so notable.

Just because I've got nobody.

So they don't have to pay the price

even when they offend me.

Anyone can use me and trample me.

I don't care who this person is.

I'll risk everything to approach him.

To get the leverage for myself to enter the play.

I won't let anyone trample me again.

Mother.

It hurts.

Be gentle.

- Don't move. - Father.

It's only been several months since you left home.

Why are you hurt so badly?

There's no war in Western Huang lately.

His Majesty commanded me

to lead the army and practise

with Qing Gang's Shadow Warrior.

Qing Gang is the best

among the young officials of the Six Ministries.

Each of his Shadow Warriors

is good at individual combat.

I'm getting old.

I'm no longer a match for him.

Azure King must've...

Azure King?

What's wrong with him?

It doesn't matter.

It's common to get some injury

at the parade ground.

Qing Gang didn't respect the elder at all.

Didn't he know how to show leniency?

It's not his fault.

We should do our best on the battlefield.

It hurts.

Yan,

Ying has finally become 18 today.

We don't have to worry

about that cursed lady anymore.

Soon, he'll be able to take in disciples.

When his cultivation base reaches the real state,

he'll be able to return to the world.

To seek justice for you.

Come in.

Your Supreme Majesty.

Ying,

today is your birthday.

And it's the day when your curse is lifted.

I've prepared a gift

for your coming-of-age ceremony.

(Priest of Grand Preceptor, Jiuyi Mountain)

I'll choose an auspicious day

to hold your coronation ceremony.

From now on, you are

the Priest of Jiuyi Mountain.

Thanks for your appreciation, Your Supreme Majesty.

Just that I'm less experienced.

This is unconvincing.

The Four Grand Marshals have been trained for years.

They're more eligible to take the position.

You don't have to be too humble.

I know you've practised hard for years.

Your cultivation base has surpassed the supreme state.

You're an adult now.

Just stop rejecting me.

I'll take the command.

Ying,

you've lived in seclusion for six years.

I'm sure you'll surprise everyone.

I've sent the notice

of you enrolling new disciple

to the Imperial Residence of the Six Ministries.

The people from the Six Ministries, regardless of gender,

they're all allowed to join the recruitment test.

The people who pass the test

will be your nominated disciples.

They'll stay in the mountain

and practise with you for a month.

And the person who scores the best result

will be your first disciple.

He or she can stay with you

on a long-term basis

and you'll personally teach him or her.

The gender doesn't matter?

Your Supreme Majesty,

I've never seen an immortal official aggressively

taking in disciples before.

And no female disciple has

ever been accepted.

Rules are meant to be broken.

Of course we can change it.

I think instruction knows

no class distinction.

And you don't have to be wedded

to the distinction between male and female.

This enrollment is your chance

to win over the clans.

By then,

the people from the Six Ministries who pass the test

will be your disciples.

If you want to achieve great things

in the world,

they'll facilitate your power.

I just want to be in retreat

and serve the divine spirits.

I'm not intended to join the fight in the world.

The people of Kongsang are living peacefully now.

The disciples of the Six Ministries are profligate

and weak.

If you can make a talent out of them,

this will benefit the country as well.

Go on.

I'll provide you

with a new shelter on the mountain.

From now on, you'll practise in the Cultivating Hall.

Thank you, Your Supreme Majesty.

When Ying returns to Jialan as the Emperor,

according to the rules, he'll need

to marry the daughter of White Clan.

This time,

I'll make the daughter of Bai Family

become his first disciple.

(Cultivating Hall, Jiuyi Mountain)

For the past tens of thousands of years,

I've never seen someone celebrating their birthday like this.

You were well in the valley.

Why must you move out of there?

I'm exhausted that I can't feel my waist.

I'm so thirsty.

His Supreme Majesty has his own reason.

What is the High Priest of Grand Preceptor up to?

Why does he want you to take in disciples?

Maybe that haunting Zhu Yan

will come back again.

She's so annoying.

Chong Ming,

didn't you say

you've prepared a birthday gift for me?

Yes, I've prepared

a ten-thousand-year ancient divine artifact

to celebrate your birthday.

Come with me.

This is the burnt ancient divine wood

that was struck by lightning

at the top of Splendor Hill ten thousands years ago.

If you bring it along,

it can ward off evil spirits. How is it?

It doesn't seem convenient to bring it along.

Not bad.

Why don't we put it on the rooftop

to protect our Cultivating Hall?

You don't like it, do you?

It's okay.

I've got another gift.

I'm sure you'll like this.

How is it?

This Mingyue Silk can be said to be magnificent.

Take it back and have it tailored...

What is this?

Well...

No, what do you mean?

Did that girl embroider it?

That girl?

Chong Ming,

I'm very satisfied with your gift.

Thanks for your effort.

But I don't like

this embroidered handkerchief.

Burn it.

But this Mingyue Silk is quite nice.

I'll bring it back and have it tailored as a cloak.

The High Priest of Grand Preceptor suddenly commanded

to promote that unidentified immortal official

to a priest.

And he's recruiting a great number of disciples.

This immortal official

has just turned 18 this year.

The age matches it either.

I suspect that the immortal official

who hides in the Emperor Valley

is him.

What should we do now?

Should we just send someone there to kill him?

It's not confirmed yet.

We can't act recklessly.

To prevent from spooking him.

We can't wait any longer, brother.

I think we should send

Azure Clan's most capable person

to take the chance of this recruitment

to spy on them.

Didn't you also think highly of Qing Gang

from Azure Clan's side branch?

That's exactly what I think.

As a precaution,

I've got to use that kind of thing.

Azure Clan is an expert in poison.

This is in the first place.

The most poisonous thing in the world,

Magpie Branch.

Xueying, Xuelu,

you ask the servants to pack the luggages.

You're going to Jiuyi Mountain

to join the selection of the Priest's disciples.

Am I going too?

My dear daughter,

I can't reject the invitation

from the High Priest of Grand Preceptor.

I'll need you to go to the mountain.

You don't need to fight for anything.

It's Mid-Autumn Festival a month later.

I'll take you to Jialan

to meet His Highness Shi Yu.

Don't worry, Father.

On this journey,

I'll be sure to take good care of Xuelu.

That's what I meant.

If anything happens to her,

I'll hold you responsible for that.

Both of you must remember

that on this trip,

especially when you're on the mountain,

you must not manifest yourselves.

Just take it as an experience.

Got it?

We understand.

Especially you.

I'm well aware of the purpose of this trip.

I won't make troubles.

One month is extremely short.

Whatever you want, Father.

(Shi Yu is no longer my target.)

(This Priest who comes out of nowhere)

(must be the person who lives in the Emperor Valley.)

(As long as I take him down,)

(I'll have the leverage to negotiate)

(with the High Priest of Grand Preceptor and Consort Qing.)

Yan.

Father, Mother.

I've got a great news for you.

Here, see for yourself.

We knew that you like to practise magic technique.

Jiuyi Mountain is going

to make an exception and take in female disciples this time.

The High Priest of Grand Preceptor sends a letter over

to invite you to the contest on the mountain.

Jiuyi Mountain?

If you could pass the recruitment competition,

you'll be able to attend a retreat there for a month.

I'm sure you'll learn a lot.

I...

I'll think about it.

Yan.

Yan.

You look sulky.

Are you afraid to see

the person who makes you sad?

I guess so.

When I heard of Jiuyi Mountain,

it reminded me of the person

who denied my ability.

Why would I return to the place

that underestimates me?

Could that person represent Jiuyi Mountain?

The Priest is going to be your master, not him.

But

if I run into him

and he says something annoying again,

what should I do?

You just have to gain

acknowledgement from the Priest.

It doesn't matter who the others think of you.

Maybe when you become the disciple of the Priest,

you'll notice that the person is not that special.

Look.

The Salang Eagle that you rescued

has already gotten a new life.

It really is the Salang Eagle that I saved.

That's right.

I'm Jiang Bead Flying Flame.

I'm the Salang Eagle that soars in the sky.

As long as I do my utmost,

not to mention staying

in the mountain for a month,

it won't be a problem for me

to be the first disciple.

Princess, you just have to do your best.

What now? Don't you believe me?

Several hundreds years ago, my great-grandmother Chizu Feili,

was the renowned heroine in the Six Ministries.

Don't you know her?

Yuan came to the Crimson Residence 200 years ago.

That time,

the Crimson Clan was managed

by my great-grandmother.

You must've seen her, right?

What did my great-grandmother look like?

Yuan.

Yao Yi.

Are you alright?

Yao Yi.

Yao Yi, I'll take you with me.

It's not necessary.

You must go on living.

If you leave,

how could I live alone?

No!

The people of Kongsang will reincarnate.

Reincarnation?

You must wait for me.

We'll use this to make ourselves known in the next life.

You must protect my kinsmen for me.

Wait for my return.

Sure.

I'll wait for you to be reincarnated.

Before we meet again...

Yuan,

forget me.

Yao Yi.

Yao Yi.

(A merfolk can only love a person in his life.)

(I can no longer remember)

(the face of my loved one)

(until one day, she is reincarnated)

(and reunites with me.)

I

don't remember what your great-grandmother looked like.

Indeed.

It's already been 200 years.

You might not remember her.

If I pass away several years later,

you must not forget about my appearance.

Well, Yuan.

Just stay here and wait for my good news.

Of course.

Take care of yourself in the mountain.

This is a gift for you from me.

I'm worried that you might feel bored here.

That you'll miss Extreme Wind City.

Xueying,

I didn't expect you could come.

By the way,

how are you and His Highness Shi Yu

doing lately?

Actually, after we went down the mountain,

we didn't get the chance to see each other again.

But Father said

he could take me to Jialan

to join the Mid-Autumn Festival.

I think I'll be able

to meet him by then.

Mid-Autumn Festival?

Isn't that at the end of next month?

It seems like

you've never thought of being selected

as the first disciple of the Priest.

Stop teasing me.

I'm thinking

if we could pass the selection,

we'll be able to practise together

in the mountain for a month.

I'm sure we'll learn many things from it.

On our way down the mountain,

we'll be able to travel together.

Go down the mountain?

By then, if I get selected

as the first disciple of the Priest,

I won't go down the mountain.

Yan,

you also want to be the first disciple?

Yes.

Why? Do you think I can do it?

Well, actually,

there are many competitors this time.

Like my elder sister.

Father doesn't want us to fight for it,

but she seems to care a lot

about this selection.

She asked Cuihe to gather

the books about magic spell.

A while ago,

she didn't even keep her hands off the books.

Are you saying

that I can't defeat your elder sister?

No.

Actually, my elder sister

has been practising magic techniques since she was a kid.

She can even fight my elder brother.

However,

since Qing Gang has joined this time,

it's unlikely that my elder sister would win.

Qing Gang?

Yes.

Qing Gang is the leader of the Shadow Warriors.

I wonder why he would come

to Jiuyi Mountain to be an disciple.

If he wants to take the position

of the first disciple,

no one is a match for him.

I'd like to meet

this rude person as well.

A person who I'd like to meet

and another person who I don't want to see.

What are you talking about, Yan?

Nothing.

I just hope

that I won't run into this person

during the time when I'm in the mountain.

If I see him, I'll...

Ying, today, I'll...

No way.

Why are you so formal?

We've known each other for so long.

Can't I see it?

There's nothing to see.

Just get to the point.

Fine, today

is your promotion ceremony

and the recruitment test of your disciple.

There are many noble ladies from the Six Ministries.

What if that brat of Crimson Clan

comes again?

Her power is weak.

Besides, even if she's lucky enough to pass the test,

she won't be able to be my first disciple.

There's nothing to be worried about.

She'll stay in the mountain for a month

if she passes the test, Ying.

She's your cursed lady.

Ying.

Ying.

It won't do.

I must come up with a panacea.

This is a treasure from the Western Region.

Treasure?

This is very valuable.

Let me see it.

No.

- What if you break it? Let me see it.

Excuse me.

The gifts for the Priest from the ministries

have already been handed

to the divine servants before we go up the mountain.

Why do you still have it?

These gifts are not for Lord Priest.

They are for General Qing Gang.

Miss,

I guess you don't know this.

The rule for this selection of the Priest's disciples is

that we'll be divided into pairs.

Whoever is on the same team

with General Qing Gang,

they're already winning.

(Qing Gang again?)

Miss Xuelu,

why didn't you prepare a gift?

Father told me

to take good care of Xueying on this journey.

Of course I've got to team up with Xueying.

Moreover, a word of advice.

Don't ever think of using the gifts

to win over General Qing.

Why is that?

Because he's not someone

who'll show mercy.

Is that so?

Indeed, General Qing

has remarkable skills.

It's cheating to learn the rules in advance.

(Qing Gang, Azure Clan of Kongsang) Jiuyi Mountain is a place to retreat.

You're not allowed to make a scene here.

I'll hand these gifts to the divine servants.

They'll give it to the commoners nearby.

Miss Xuelu,

you know General Qing very well.

(He is my number one rival)

(in the selection of the first disciple.)

(Of course I'll enquire into his background.)

General Qing,

there's one thing I've always wanted to ask you.

I heard that you got a firm foundation in magic technique.

And you got brilliant achievements in war.

You won't learn anything

from the magic of Jiuyi Mountain.

Then, why do you come here?

Also,

I heard that you had defeated

the Crimson King a while ago.

That he can't even fight back.

Yan.

The Crimson King is in his 40s.

He's not as powerful as before.

Defeating him is not something to be proud of.

Shut up!

You're really rude and wayward.

You must be Princess Zhu Yan, right?

Victory and defeat are common in a battle.

You take it too seriously.

You...

Right, Zhu Yan.

Don't let it get to you.

Even your father is not

a match for General Qing.

If you lose to him again,

don't cry in front of everyone.

Who told you I'll cry?

Qing Gang,

why don't we battle it out now?

What do you think?

Bai Xuelu,

this is what you want, right?

As you drive a wedge between us,

you simply want me to fight Qing Gang

and make a scene.

In this way, we'll violate

the rule of Jiuyi Mountain.

Then, we'll be disqualified from joining the selection.

You want to use me to eradicate Qing Gang.

I won't fall for it.

General Qing,

do you think I'll do that?

Qing Gang,

we'll have this fight sooner or later.

But this will happen only after the selection ends.

Sure.

This is an agreement.

I'll certainly be there by then.

What are you doing?

My disciple.

Here.

Make an oath.

Do not have fun and get married in this life.

Do not return to the mortal coil, forget about the crown.

You'll serve the Divine for the rest of your life.

I swear

I won't have fun and get married in my life.

I won't return to the mortal coil, I'll forget about the crown.

I'll spend the rest of my life serving the Divine.

This is the end of the coronation of the Priest.

- Greetings to Priest. - Greetings to Priest.

(I can't believe it's you.)

(I won't be your disciple).

- Congratulations, Priest. - Congratulations, Priest.

What is a mage?

We spread the Divine's kindness.

This is to ordain conscience for everything.

We learn the magic of the four seasons.

To protect the commoners from danger.

Without this sentiment,

you're not allowed to be my disciple.

- To ordain conscience for everything. - To ordain conscience for everything.

- To protect the commoners from danger. - To protect the commoners from danger.

The match begins.

You'll be in pairs.

You'll win and lose together.

If one of the members is out,

both of you will be eliminated.

Do you understand?

- Understood. - Understood.

Wait.

I don't want to take the test.

Please let me leave now.

If you want to leave,

do it with your own ability.

I won't stop you.

Zhu Yan,

with this qualification of yours,

you can't be the first disciple of the Priest even if you stay.

You...

The recruitment test has two rounds in total.

The first round is an intelligence test.

You'll have to use your quick wit

to cope with the crisis in the mountain.

Those who reach the top of Qianyue Hill

can stay and learn for a month.

The second round is a wisdom test.

To choose the first disciple.

This is my artifact.

I'll hide it on the top of Qianyue Hill.

The first team to reach the top of the hill

and take this Jade Bone,

the winner of that team

will be the first disciple

of Jiuyi Mountain in the future.

That's great.

Yes.

I'm Bai Xuelu from White Clan.

Priest, may I ask

what danger it is in the mountain now?

The road is bumpy.

There are numerous traps and beasts.

And there is a Qiong Qi that's going on trials.

It's wandering around the mountain.

Qiong Qi?

Qiong Qi?

I dare not to do this.

With your current ability,

I'm afraid it's hard for you to fight it.

If you run into it,

do not go head on with them.

You can only go another way.

I'll be in Jiuyi Hall

waiting for your return.

(Star-gazing Hall)

Let's go.

Go, go, go.

Come on.

Let's go.

(This can only prove)

(that you're silly and reckless.)

Xuelu.

Xuelu.

Xuelu.

Xuelu.

Xuelu, I sprained my ankle.

I can't stand up.

Xuelu.

Xuelu.

Xuelu.

Xuelu.

What are you looking at?

What are you waiting for?

Quickly get up.

Xuelu.

If you really want to thank me,

just keep yourself on your toes.

Don't slow me down.

Xuelu.

No wonder he was acting all mysterious.

It turns out that he's the Priest.

Look at the fuss he makes

in the selection of his disciple.

Back then,

I was in way over my head

and wanted to be his disciple.

Of course he didn't approve of me.

You look down upon me.

I don't even want to stay here.

Since you refused to let me go,

I'll just sit here and wait to be eliminated.

Who is it?

Who is it? Come on out!

Who are you?

Come on out now!

Chong Ming.

Chong Ming.

It's you, isn't it?

Come out.

Come fight me one-on-one if you dare.

You can't win the first place

even without me.

I just don't want you

to feel embarrassed by then.

You make it sound like

I want to be his disciple.

I can still learn magic

even when I leave Jiuyi Mountain.

I don't want to stay here, anyway.

As such,

why don't you just eliminate me?

Why did you throw these stones at me?

Weren't you able to fight leopard?

Bring it on.

I promise I won't avoid your hit.

Then, don't blame me for this.

♪How fateful was our encounter♪

♪How tragic, destined by fate's decree♪

♪How fragile, like glass and snow's embrace♪

♪Love and hate entwined, indistinguishable♪

♪How prophetic, a single word spoken♪

♪How transient, the rise and fall of destiny♪

♪How balanced, each sip and bite, no debts owed♪

♪Tears well in eyes with jade-like brows♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Securing my path, thousands of miles long♪

♪Never apart from you♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Even if our hearts and guts are torn apart♪

♪Our gazes forever intertwined♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Securing my path, thousands of miles long♪

♪Never apart from your side♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Even if our hearts and guts are torn apart♪

♪Our gazes forever intertwined♪

♪How fateful was our encounter♪

♪How tragic, destined by fate's decree♪