Original subtitles

(An adaptation of "Immortality" by Chen Dong of Webnovel of China Literature)

(The Eternal Strife)

(Episode 3)

How's our plan going?

Your Excellency,

the part about the Dugu and Situ families is done,

but…

Out with it.

Headman Ling of Mistcoil Ridge

is after the Essence Stone as well.

He's sent his apprentice, the one he's been teaching personally, downhill.

The Essence Stone alone will get him nowhere.

The power of immortality

is far beyond the grasp of Ling Fei, a mere mortal.

I understand.

It happens

that his beloved apprentice

has taken that gift there.

Do you think Baitian got this?

You need to have faith in him.

You're a much better talker, Li.

Save it.

Li just staked 100 cash

on Minyue.

Well…

trust and money

are two different things.

Baitian,

the look in your eyes is different now.

Bring it on.

This

is an Emperor-level skill.

Lightlord Stillness.

Grandpa,

I can't believe you're an Emperor-level master.

Why didn't you teach me?

Emperor level is nothing.

It's just an entry-level rank,

not even worth mentioning.

But Lightlord Stillness, which is unique to our family,

is indeed a top-notch defensive skill of extreme rarity.

To practice this skill,

one must clear his mind, curb his desires,

and abandon himself to nature,

for which, I'm afraid,

you are not quite ready yet.

If so,

why did you suggest the previous trial?

That trial…

wasn't it the beginning of your practice of martial arts?

Those Third-Rate kung fu skills you learned…

When you've refined,

improved,

and forgotten them,

you'll know

the reason for the trial.

Isn't this what Doyen's message in the Essence Stone means?

Master all Third-Rate kung fu in the world,

and a matchless martial skill will come to your mind.

What kind of lame kung fu is this?

You're squashing my hand…

They're the thugs we met in the tavern.

Pal,

we meet again.

They outnumber us.

We should hold off.

What a coincidence!

We cross paths again.

We were just leaving.

You guys may take your time with your business.

I take my leave.

Hold on.

Our business

is to handle you!

Humph!

We're no milksops either!

Gut them!

Wait.

Please turn from your anger, everybody.

I'm a disciple of Mistcoil Ridge.

It's always been a bounden duty of our sect to maintain balance in the martial world.

If you have a disagreement,

you may tell me.

I'll see if I can solve it.

This short fatty

took liberties with a lady in broad daylight.

Our chief, Baitian, rebuked him,

and because of that, he threatened us multiple times.

Tell me, lady errant,

how could anybody be so lawless?

You

have a glib tongue and a death wish!

He's getting anxious.

I can tell at a glance this guy's no good person.

That's right.

He's so seedy-looking.

Lady errant, you should keep a weather eye on him.

Thank you for your concern, young sir.

You seem to want to meet your ends!

You look familiar, young sir.

May I know your name?

Me?

Have we met?

My name is Dugu Baitian.

Please go ahead, miss.

Dugu?

Is it…

the Dugu my martial master talked about?

So you're Childe Dugu.

I have orders from my martial master to visit an old friend in Longwind Town.

But I'm unfamiliar with this area.

Would you mind if I asked you a few questions?

I am more than glad

to offer you information, miss.

But…

The task my martial master entrusted me with

happens to concern this young sir.

I was wondering if you could do me a personal favor,

let this go for the moment,

go back to calm yourselves,

and arbitrate your dispute another day.

Humph.

Well then, your wish is granted.

Just you wait, pals.

We'll take our leave.

Young Master, are we really letting them go like this?

Are we?

I didn't say

we'd let all of them go.

Let's go!

Let me see it.

Aw, he's no longer your brother-in-law.

Hey, let's go.

You have an imposing temperament,

and bear the surname Dugu.

Are you a descendant of the Martial Saint 100 years ago?

The Martial Saint?

It sounds familiar.

I believe I have heard that somewhere before.

It is the sworn duty of Mistcoil Ridge to defend the martial world.

This matter is of great importance.

Please give it some careful thought.

Are you really a disciple of that…

Mistcoil Ridge?

Absolutely.

Please take a look, young sir.

Oh.

This pendant looks pretty good.

May I keep it?

It's indeed one of a kind.

How about you name a price, miss?

I'll buy it.

That jade ware is a gift from my master.

I cannot give it away.

Please pardon me, young sir.

It's really the coat of arms of Mistcoil Ridge, one of the Five Great Sanctums of the martial world.

Why did a disciple of Mistcoil Ridge come to such a remote place

and ask around about the Dugu family?

Well then,

a gentleman does not part people from their favorites.

Thank you for being understanding.

Aargh!

Eek?

We might not dare mess with the Situ family or Mistcoil Ridge.

But you hooligans are nothing.

Ha…

Stop it!

Li Hu!

Stay with me.

What happened exactly?

Baitian…

they attacked us without warning…

Don't mind me…

Just go…

Li Hu!

What are you waiting for?

Gut them!

They are too many!

You go first, Brother-in-law!

If I leave,

who will save my brothers?

Stop it!

Are you trying to kill them all?

Not everybody will be killed.

I'll spare your life,

and take you home to warm my bed.

Ha…

Oh no.

They want us dead.

Be careful.

I'll draw them off.

You guys go save my brothers.

Baitian!

I didn't think

you'd last this long.

You devil!

Let my brothers go!

Then get to your feet.

Both the Situ family

and Mistcoil Ridge are not to be trifled with.

Since we've already gone this far,

let's give it a quick end.

Minyue!

AAAAAARGH!

Kill…

Kill…

Kill…

Kill…

Kill them…

Kill them…

The surging and churning powers inside me…Kill them…

Revenge…

Revenge…

Revenge…

What are you scared of?

I smell it.

It's the scent of horror.

Did you just wet yourselves?

You

learned some kind of wicked skill, didn't you?

I'll tell everybody about this,

and you'll surely die a violent death!

The Liu and Luo families are both prestigious…

Killing us…

shall bring sure disaster on your family!

Are you saying my brothers' humble origins

made them deserving of death?

AAAAARGH!

Shi, remember,

demons wield powers of massive destruction,

but possess no sanity.

Whenever they show up,

even the blood and death

of hundreds of millions

won't suffice to quell their hatred.

However, a scourge like that,

even after suffering death,

is always reincarnated and resurrected.

Reincarnate?

That's right,

which is why they're called Demons of Undeath.

Therefore,

the founder of our sect put an instruction in his dying wish:

all demons must be slain.

Master…

Dugu Baitian,

you turned to the dark side.

Whatever reason you have,

I must slay you as my martial master ordered.

Boring.

My brother over there is within an inch of his life.

Get out of my way.

Sophistry.

Demons are heartless.

Bring the dead back to life?

Impossible.

Demons do nothing but kill.

You're so annoying.

I'm a demon now. Why do I have to follow so many rules?

Right now all I want is to save my brothers' lives!

Liar!

Take this!

On-lookers never care about escalation.

Save your strength.

When I've saved their lives,

I will be a goner.

That's not possible.

Demons cannot die.

Isn't death what demons deserve?

Because I like you more than I do anybody else.

Sooner or later

I'll become strong enough to protect you.

Stop playing dead.

Get up.

Ah?

Aren't demons…

immortal?

Baitian.

Baitian.

I think he gave up his own life

to save yours.

Baitian.

Baitian.

Wake up!

Baitian!