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

(The Eternal Strife)

(Episode 15)

Dugu Baitian,

I've come as promised.

Be prepared for your execution.

This is not what we agreed upon.

My Psyche remains clear and stable.

How am I a demon?

Shi,

this demon is known for his silver tongue.

Don't waste time debating with him.

You were there on that day.

Why don't you speak the truth?

The truth...

is that I failed to see through your true colors!

Hmph,

nonsense!

Today,

I will reveal your true form!

This girl attacks fiercely

but pays no attention to defense.

She's clearly fighting with her life on the line.

I don't know how many times I need to vindicate myself.

All I know is that my heart remains unchanged.

Feel free to test me!

Even if I'm a demon,

you agreed then that even demons have feelings.

Doesn't that count for something?

I was deceived by the demon's trickery

and brought shame upon my sect.

I must execute you to atone for my guilt!

Good and evil cannot coexist!

Stop with the hypocrisy!

It's not me who's constantly pressuring others.

It's you lot, who claim to be righteous and upholding the orthodox path!

Cut the charade.

Your sophisms are useless against me!

I heard from Master

that you'd been spending a lot of time in the library.

You're so hard-working.

How's your practice with Sword-Chi Release going?

Brother Xiao.

You can drop the formalities with me.

Etiquette should not be neglected.

As the saintess of Mistcoil Ridge,

I must set a good example.

What's this?

"In ancient times, the Dugu family defied the will of heaven

and cultivated into Demons of Undeath,

wreaking havoc upon the world, committing heinous crimes.

After being condemned by the Other Side,

they remained immortal.

(Crystal Pavilion, Mistcoil Ridge, Ethermist Pavilion) As a result, the Five Great Sanctums

(Yuxu Residence) were established to eradicate such demons

and uphold justice in the martial world.

Sister Li,

when did you become interested in Demons of Undeath?

Did you

hear about that incident?

What incident?

Master has ordered me to accompany him in tracking down that Dugu Baitian.

Despite cultivating for just a few months,

he's been able to stand toe to toe with Reverend Graybeard from the Skyfall Palace

and severely injure his disciple.

Moreover, Master has discovered

that the Essence Stone you brought back from their place

actually originated

from Martial Saint Dugu Zhantian.

From the Martial Saint?

Wasn't he missing back then?

It was just a lie to hide the fact that he'd turned into a demon.

What?

The Martial Saint became a demon?

So, it seems

that even a Martial Saint can become a calamity

as long as he possesses

the bloodline of the Dugu clan.

Master and I know something happened to you in Longwind Town,

but if you don't want to talk about it,

we won't force you.

You are the saintess of Mistcoil Ridge.

I trust your judgment.

Master's always been proud to have a disciple like you.

Brother Xiao,

if we don't find anything wrong with Dugu Baitian,

please let him go.

But what if we do?

Maybe not this time,

but we might in a few days,

in a hundred days,

or in ten years.

Given the remarkable pace of his progress,

I'm afraid that by then, no one would be able to stop him.

It is Mistcoil Ridge's duty to eliminate demons and uphold justice.

We must act responsibly for the sake of the people.

If that day really comes,

I'll end his life myself,

even if it means sacrificing my own.

Sister Li,

I admire your determination.

You've lived up to Master's and my expectations.

This book is not for you.

Master asked me to give this book to you.

Practice diligently,

and you will surely benefit from it.

Even if you are innocent,

your inner strength is an ancient curse

and source of endless disaster.

How can your life

outweigh the lives of all the people in the world?

Since you refuse to surrender,

don't blame me for being heartless!

If sacrificing my life alone

can really save the world,

then come and take it!

- Ethereal Bladeplay, - Tidestorm,

- Swordforge Chi-Art! - Tyrant's Reign!

Li Shi,

you cannot prove me as evil,

nor can you kill me.

Go back and rest.

Since we parted ways in Longwind Town,

you've progressed so much

in such a short period.

Brother Xiao was right.

You are indeed a great threat.

Her presence

has suddenly become stronger.

Stop her!

This is a forbidden move.

She's trying to unleash greater power by exhausting herself.

Once it's unleashed,

both you and she

will hardly be able to survive.

Ethereal Bladeplay,

Bladeburst!

Bladeburst? Isn't it a technique that can only be acquired after becoming a Lord?

When did Sister Li Shi become so proficient in Ethereal Bladeplay?

Has Li Shi gone mad?

Willing to sacrifice a cherished disciple

to kill Baitian,

Ling Fei

is truly ruthless.

Dugu Baitian,

reveal your true form now.

Stop!

You will end up killing yourself!

I'm the saintess of Mistcoil Ridge.

It is my duty to eliminate demons and uphold justice.

Bladefall!

Baitian,

don't you get killed by this.

You...

Baitian!

I'm the saintess of Mistcoil Ridge.

It is my mission to eliminate demons and uphold justice.

Perhaps we are destined

for mutual destruction.

Once the Bladeburst falls to the ground,

even I won't be able to undo the damage.

Accept your fate,

and cut the charade.

Charade?

I was able to save them last time.

I will also save you this time!

Don't you get it? I wanted to kill you.

I am your enemy!

Ancestor!

Have you thought it through?

After helping you this time,

I may not have the strength to come to your aid when you need me again.

I'm different from you lot.

I don't easily decide one's life or death.

Have I...

made another mistake?

I've cracked your Bladeburst.

Do you want to keep going?

I admit defeat in martial skills.

But, Hero Dugu, are you really not a demon?

I've only heard of demons who kill,

never seen one who saves.

There's no need to make Baitian vindicate himself again, right?

To ensure fair competition in the next round,

here is a wound medication.

Hero Dugu,

take care.

Bladeburst

is a lord-level move.

The fact that he survived it

and risked his life to save his opponent

in such a dangerous situation

shows how extraordinary

Hero Dugu's strength and character are.

I've always had great respect for General Li Lin,

and his disciple

has inherited his demeanor.

Hero Dugu, I applaud your righteousness!

Dugu Baitian actually saved Sister Li Shi.

He's not as irredeemable as the rumors say.

I am flattered.

I did what I did

because of our shared history.

But I would like to ask Headman Ling, the so-called noble man, a question.

Because of your groundless accusations,

I had to put up with your provocations

and prove my innocence.

Just now,

you intentionally orchestrated a life-or-death duel

between Li Shi and me, knowing our history.

Is that fair?

Hero Dugu, you are mistaken.

Mistcoil Ridge did so out of concern for the stability of the martial world.

How about this?

In the next round,

I will fight in place of Master.

You and I are complete strangers.

This should meet your requirements, right?