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

(The Eternal Strife)

(Episode 14)

General Li Lin,

for now, I still address you respectfully as "Sir,"

but should you insist on defending this demon,

you will stand against the entire world.

Are you sure you want to do that?

Since the General's Residence and the Breeze Kingdom are no longer involved,

there's no need for you to bother the emperor with this matter.

Let's settle this matter by the rules of jianghu,

shall we?

Whatever the rules,

it's a life for a life.

Nevertheless,

given General Li Lin's unwavering faith in you,

we offer you a chance to vindicate yourself.

We'll leave it to the will of the heavens

and accept a trial by combat.

Hmph,

that's it?

A fight?

Are you two old men going to take turns or come at me together?

Hero Dugu,

a trial by combat is not simply a fight.

It is a revered way for the jianghu people

to settle the gravest of vendettas.

It consists of three rounds,

which are against the enemy,

a peer, and an elder, respectively,

symbolizing atonement,

introspection,

and enlightenment.

After the three rounds of combat,

one is reborn

and absolved of all guilt.

Three rounds?

Of course, I'll be reborn,

since I'll end up dead

after all that fighting.

How can a life-and-death feud

be resolved lightly?

If you're afraid,

you can choose to end your own life

as atonement.

You two old fools,

what valor is there in bullying the young?

In this round,

I will take his place.

What,

do you two dare not face me in combat

and prefer bullying a lad?

Well then,

since the General insists,

it shall be my honor to engage!

Master,

is the General's Residence really a fitting venue for the trial?

After all, Li Lin is fighting on behalf of Baitian.

Even though he's severed ties with them,

it seems unlikely

that they would turn a blind eye.

Since everyone agrees to a trial by combat,

why not move to the Mistcoil Ridge for the trial?

After all,

this matter is now beyond the concern of the General's Residence.

Fine.

Will General Li Lin let his disciple come as promised?

General Li Lin is a man of his word.

He will surely not break his promise.

Baitian,

in the combats against Graybeard and at Truth Array,

I failed to protect you

and let your grandfather down.

This time,

as your master,

I will never let you fight alone again.

Master...

Boy,

just watch me.

Right,

as the War God of the Breeze Kingdom,

Master is unbeatable!

Master...

Things are not that simple.

Liu Shan and Luo Tianshou are bent on avenging their sons.

They'll probably stop at nothing.

What's worse,

I sense a malevolent and ruthless aura.

I don't think these two plan to survive the trial.

Sir Li,

forgive us for the offense.

Give me back my son's life!

With all due respect,

I think you know exactly why

your son lost his life!

My son might have been arrogant,

but your disciple was in no position to take his life!

There was poison?

His technique emits toxic energy.

Isn't he worried about self-destruction?

My son is gone.

What's the point of keeping this old life?

We came here today

with no intention of going back!

Step aside now, and you might still live!

Don't even think about it!

Master!

Father,

after all these days,

we still haven't heard from Baitian.

Can General Li Lin

really help him

rid himself of the demonic energy?

Don't worry.

Li Lin's Purgation Chi-Art

can only be overcome by a reborn Saint.

Otherwise, even an Emperor

would find it nearly impossible to weaken its calming power.

Instead of fretting here,

why don't you

join me for a drink?

Father,

what is it?

Scoundrel!

Well, well!

Do they really think the Dugu family has no one left?

Baitian is in danger!

Father,

what happened?

Didn't you say

you would destroy Mistcoil Ridge if you had to?

Let's go.

Are you alright?

Baitian,

I've already sent a letter to your grandfather,

urging them to come quickly.

I will do my best to hold them off.

The situation is definitely more complicated than it seems,

so don't confront them head-on.

As long as I can still breathe,

no one can harm you.

Master,

why don't you come down

and let me handle it myself?

A true master

would never back down

and abandon their disciple in times of danger.

I promised to protect you,

and that's what I'll do until the very end.

Li Lin,

don't make promises you can't keep.

Today,

this brat must die!

If you admit

that you were only temporarily deceived by the demon,

we can help you clean up the mess!

Bah!

If you want to lay a finger on him,

you'll have to go over my dead body!

Then we will!

Despicable villains!

What honor is there in winning with poison?

This is a trial by combat,

not a fair competition.

As long as the revenge is achieved,

people can use any means necessary.

Then don't blame me for what I'm about to do!

How can that be?

Most likely, the poison he got in the snake's stomach has been tainted with demonic energy,

causing it to stagnate the meridians.

The Essence is also a type of inner strength.

Even if it's fused into his body,

he still needs to activate it

with his own inner strength.

Master!

Your master...

won't die so easily!

Stay where you are. Don't move!

Li Lin,

accept defeat!

The 13th move of Godly Sorrow,

Lament of Gods!

I just wanted to test you.

Restraint is also a form of control.

How dare you!

I see your character.

Ancestor,

is there really no way to save Master?

The poison

has completely permeated into his meridians.

Even I

cannot activate the sealed meridians of others.

Unless

he manages to break through the seal on his own,

it seems

that he'll probably...

How dare you do that to Master...

Kid,

it's your turn!

I'll say it again.

If you want to lay a finger on him,

you'll have to go over my dead body!

What kind of power is this?

How can a Lord possess such overwhelming energy?

Ancestor,

this is...

At the last moment,

he managed to break through the limits of his own meridians,

and after breaking them,

he gained insight into how to use the Essence of heaven and earth

to fortify his own strength.

Comprehending the power of heaven and earth?

I didn't realize

that Li Lin had reached the threshold of the Emperor Level.

No wonder Li Lin is so protective of that kid.

He, too, wants to possess the Power of Essence.

It is indeed a great pity

to see your son die earlier than yourself.

But considering how your two young sons behaved,

even if Baitian hadn't killed them,

they would have run into trouble sooner or later.

Take care, you two.

Li Lin!

We're not done yet!

Master, look out!

Master!

You...

In the first round,

you, General Li Lin, has won.

The next round will begin soon.

Master,

you've done enough.

Now, you should go purge the toxins from your body.

Have a good rest.

Leave the following rounds

to me!

Go.

Beat them.

Since I am your true target

and the one under trial,

let me fight my own battle.

Sure.

It would be best if you fought in person.

I'm just not sure

if you have what it takes.

Try me,

and you'll see.

The next round

is an introspective contest against a peer.

To truly make Hero Dugu introspect,

we need a peer who shares a history with him.

Whoever it is,

I won't show mercy.

You are mistaken.

Although Ms Situ has been sent to assist Mistcoil Ridge in vanquishing demonic forces,

Mistcoil Ridge itself

is not to be underestimated.

Besides,

I hate to see former lovers turning their blades against each other.

In this round,

your opponent will be my own disciple.

Sister Li.

I am Li Shi of Mistcoil Ridge.

A Pleasure to meet you.