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♪The rift in time and space is deftly manipulated♪

♪Dark clouds roil, malice lurking and waiting♪

♪I roar, stirring a wild tempest on the ground♪

♪No need for praise, courage is my nature♪

♪Unable to endure the deafening cries for help♪

♪Then don't look back. I'll bring this battle to an end♪

♪I will not be a caged animal♪

♪Passive waiting is not my way♪

♪Awakened from slumber, the sealed power ignites♪

♪With the Divine Warrior's Physique, I preserve justice's fate♪

♪Don't be too alarmed. I have made my entrance♪

♪Step aside willingly. Watch as I address the chaos of battle♪

♪In youth, we're wild and free, even venturing where dragons be♪

♪This battle's not in vain, for the light that I maintain♪

[Hero Is Back]

[Adapted from Xu Chen's comic: Rakshasa Street]

[Episode 6]

Cao Yanbing,

why are you being here?

Wake up.

Wake up, man.

Are you worried

that Yuanqing is trying to hurt me,

so you've been standing guard

to protect me?

You are cranky,

stubborn and unreasonable,

but you're also kind of cute.

Thanks.

Morning, Zheng.

Miss Xia,

you come just in time.

General Shen wants to meet you.

He said there's been progress

on what you're investigating.

That fast?

Please, this way.

OK.

[Tingxue Hall]

Yuanqing.

Xia Ling.

Zheng has already filled me in.

Is there any update

about the General's Chain?

No news

on the General's Chain just yet,

but I've found some leads

regarding General Xia's

sudden disappearance years ago.

What happened back then?

I'll need you to accompany me

outside the city

to meet someone who knows more.

Alright, I'll go get Cao Yanbing.

Wait.

I think it's best not

to involve Mr. Cao

in General Xia's matters.

Here's the thing.

Cao Yanbing

is here

because he's headed

to Luhua Ancient Tower,

and my father's case contains

clues related to that place.

We need to find the General's Chain

and open it together.

I see.

But I've noticed that Mr. Cao seems

to have reservations about General Xia.

And this involves

General Xia's private matters.

If Mr. Cao finds out too much,

I'm afraid it could

lead to unnecessary conflicts.

He is kind of cranky.

I'd rather not argue with him again.

Alright then,

let's go together.

Good.

No time to waste.

Let's set off now.

That idiot.

She just covered me with a blanket

without waking me up?

I'm really pissed off.

Stop!

Where's Xia Ling?

I...

I don't know.

Don't lie to me.

I've searched Xueling Pavilion

top to bottom.

Xia Ling and Shen Yuanqing are both gone.

Tell me,

where did they go?

General Shen…

seemed to take Miss Xia...

out of the city.

Out of the city?

Where exactly?

When the General came for his horse earlier,

he mentioned something

about heading west.

That's all

I know.

I can't fully trust

Shen Yuanqing's man.

If he's tricking me

and sending me the wrong way,

it'll be too late by the time I return.

But if I don't head west,

where else would I go?

I've got no leads.

Freeze!

Out of the way!

Hurry up,

or I'll whip you!

Why are you dragging your feet?

Move it!

Hurry!

What are you dawdling for?

I'm talking about you.

Can't you hurry up?

Hurry!

Hurry!

Move.

- Do your job. - What are you doing?

Get up!

Get up now.

I said, get up!

Get up!

Now.

Get up!

Come on!

I said, get up!

What's going on?

Is this your home?

Craving death? Just tell me.

Sir,

sorry.

I overslept.

I overslept.

Overslept?

I think you're just

loafing on your job.

No, I'm not.

Listen up, everyone.

If anyone delays the construction

of the General's Altar Platform,

you'll be all in for a tough time!

Get to work!

Now!

I won't.

I won't, Sir!

Alright.

Since you're admitting your mistake,

you'll get

thirty lashes this time.

Don't let it happen again.

Thirty lashes?

I...

What are you looking at?

Are you expecting

someone to come

and save you?

Let me tell you,

Border Dwellers

who live on Hanxian Street

are destined to be

the General's slaves.

Officer.

Officer, I won't do it again.

I swear.

Never again.

Thirty lashes...

That will kill me!

Please, Sir,

he's still young.

Have mercy!

Are you standing up for him?

Fine.

I'll do you a favor.

Both of you, thirty lashes each.

What is this Altar Platform

you were talking about?

Ever since General Xia disappeared

and Shen Yuanqing took control of Hanxian Street,

he's been forcing people into labor,

mining Divine Stones,

which enhance Primordial Spirit Power,

to build the Altar Platform.

Many Border Dwellers have turned

into Malevolent Beings because of it,

but he just doesn't care.

Yuanqing,

where's that person you mentioned?

Aren't we there yet?

Almost there.

Just up ahead.

If we refused,

he would have us

captured, beaten,

and forced into slavery.

I knew from the start

that Shen Yuanqing

was no good.

I wanted to warn

General Xia's daughter,

so I waited early this morning

outside the Xueling Pavilion.

But then she left

with Shen Yuanqing.

As soon as they headed out,

they went toward the Altar Platform.

Where is the Altar Platform?

Is the person

you mentioned here?

I don't see anyone.

I don't know why,

but I feel sick.

Feeling sick, are you?

That's how it should be.

This place is called the Altar Platform.

It amplifies the Primordial Spirit Power

of Spirit-hosted Humans

by about fifty percent.

Like me.

But for those who've lived

in the Human Realm for too long,

the sudden increase in power

causes chaos,

making it impossible to summon

their Guardian Primordial Spirits.

Just like you.

If you don't believe me,

you can give it a try.

Li Xuanyuan...

Are you leaving just like that?

Don't you want

the General's Chain anymore?

How could you have the General's Chain?

So it was you.

Yep.

I was the one

who had Xia Qifeng's grave robbed.

I just wanted

to get the General's Chain.

So you never had any leads.

You've been lying to me this whole time!

And you're only realizing that now?

Poor Cao Yanbing,

he tried to warn you over and over,

but you just didn't trust him.

You're too foolish.

Xia Ling,

wouldn't it be better for you

to stay in the Human Realm?

Why come to Hanxian Street

and challenge me?

Do you really think getting the General's Chain

will give you control over Hanxian Street?

In your dreams!

I never wanted

to take back Hanxian Street.

I just want

my father's belongings.

Enough!

Xia Ling,

you truly live up to be

Xia Qifeng's daughter.

You're truly

of the same bloodline.

You're both hypocritical!

Stop pretending.

From today onward,

Hanxian Street will have

only one Spiritual Guardian.

That's me,

Shen Yuanqing.

Fuhu, Send her

on her final journey.

Sorry,

I overslept this morning.

but it seems

I got here just in time.

Let me handle

that brat.

Wait,

I'll join you.

Can you still fight?

I can't summon Li Xuanyuan,

but I'll handle

the grave robber myself.

Alright,

let's do it together,

like old times.

Like old times.

♪Don't bother with labels of good or bad♪

♪Win or lose, the truth is mine to hold♪

♪I've never believed in destiny's plans♪

♪Don't be too alarmed♪

♪I have made my entrance♪

♪Step aside willingly♪

♪Watch as I address the chaos of battle♪

♪In youth, we're wild and free♪

♪Even venturing where dragons be♪

♪This battle's not in vain♪

♪For the light that I maintain♪

It should return to its rightful owner.

I've been defeated.

Hanxian Street is yours now.

No,

you're wrong.

Hanxian Street

doesn't belong to anyone.

In fact,

it belongs to everyone

who lives here.

Say what you want.

The victor writes the story.

It doesn't matter anymore.

I just don't get it.

You dug up my father's grave

just for the General's Chain.

Everything you told me

about your bond with him

was all a lie?

Bond?

I'm not sure

if Xia Qifeng ever truly

had one with me.

How about

I tell you a story,

and you can decide for yourself?

Ever since I stayed on Hanxian Street,

I worked tirelessly without complaint.

I followed Xia Qifeng

to guard Hanxian Street for years.

Until one day...

General,

slow down.

General.

Help me sit down.

Alright.

Take it easy.

General,

are you okay?

I'm fine.

Yuanqing,

do you remember

when I told you I wanted to retire

and return to the Human Realm

to accompany my daughter?

General,

if you leave,

what will happen

to the Border Dwellers here?

I've been thinking about that.

I've been searching

for someone reliable

to entrust Hanxian Street to,

and I think...

I've almost found one.

General,

you mean...

Let's talk about it at home.

OK.

Slowly.

Shuang,

listen to me,

your father...

General!

You killed my father!

I'll kill you!

No!

General...

You...

Leave.

Since I started teaching you,

I've been stressing the rules

of Spirit-hosted Humans.

Do you still

remember them?

We can only kill Malevolent Beings,

and can't...

We can only kill Malevolent Beings

and can't hurt Border Dwellers.

That female Border Dweller

wasn't a Malevolent Being.

Why did you kill her?

She was trying to kill you!

Yuanqing,

I've told you before,

we Spirit-hosted Humans

are born with far more power

than Border Dwellers.

To limit that power,

we must

draw a line

to ensure it's used for protection,

not for evil deeds.

What you did today

has crossed that line.

General,

please give me another chance.

I promise I'll restrict myself next time.

You still don't understand.

There won't be a next time.

Hanxian Street can't trust a Spirit-hosted Human

who kills Border Dwellers.

Your presence

will only bring them fear.

General.

General, I truly know I was wrong.

General!

I swear I won't ever hurt

any Border Dweller again.

Please don't send me away.

Yuanqing,

you're strong now.

Once you leave Hanxian Street,

no one will be able to bully you.

Just...

leave.

Is there really

no chance for me?

I beg you, please.

I've never asked you

for anything all these years.

Just this once.

Can't you forgive me?

Take care.

After that,

I returned to my life of wandering

through the Spiritual Crossroads.

That lasted three years.

Then one day,

I heard Xia Qifeng had disappeared,

and Hanxian Street was overrun with Malevolent Beings.

Help me!

There...

There are...

Malevolent Beings chasing me!

They...

They're right behind me!

Where is General Xia?

General Xia...

He's...

I don't know where he is.

You...

You...

used to work for him, right?

I left Hanxian Street

a long time ago.

The things here

are none of my concern.

Please,

save me,

save Hanxian Street.

You...

You spent years on Hanxian Street.

Surely you don't want to see it

overrun by Malevolent Beings?

I can help you.

But only if I become

the Spiritual Guardian here.

But...

General Xia...

He...

He's the...

Xia Qifeng has long returned

to the Human Realm to enjoy his life.

He's not coming back.

That's impossible!

Why is it impossible?

I just returned from the Human Realm.

I saw him spending the winter holiday

with his daughter.

He's told me many times

that he wanted to retire

and return to the Human Realm.

Looks like he has finally

made up his mind

and decided

to abandon you guys for good.

So General Xia really

has abandoned us?

Help! Help!

Please save me!

You have two choices,

either to choose me,

or

to get eaten by them.

General, help, please!

Xia Qifeng has abandoned Hanxian Street

and returned to the Human Realm to enjoy his life.

How could he do that?

Exactly.

He left us behind.

Could he really do that?

I didn't want

to get involved.

Though I was reluctant,

your plea

made me stay.

Clearing out the Malevolent Beings has consumed

a significant amount of my Primordial Spirit Power,

so you must

pay an equal price.

From today on,

you must obey me

and be at my service.

Anyone who resists

will be killed.

Er...

We will obey General Shen's orders.

[Xueling Pavilion]

It was he who asked me to stay

on Hanxian Street

and later drove me away.

He always talked

about rules

and boundaries,

but in the end, he just left.

Where was he when Hanxian Street

was under attack?

I was the one who defended it.

It was me!

So what if I hurt Border Dwellers?

So what if I enslave them?

The jungle law has always existed

on Spiritual Crossroads.

As long as I'm strong enough,

the whole street belongs to me.

It's mine!

Shut up.

Someone like you doesn't deserve

to be a Spiritual Guardian.

Shen Yuanqing,

you said earlier

that you saw my father

enjoy his life in the Human Realm.

You made that up, didn't you?

I made it up.

So what?

Isn't it true?

He ran away,

didn't he?

I believe my father had his reasons

for his sudden disappearance.

You can hate him,

and even replace him,

but you can't

hurt the Border Dwellers here.

Cao Yanbing was right.

You don't deserve to be a Spiritual Guardian!

Spare me your lectures.

Right now, I'm at your mercy.

Kill me if you want,

or do whatever you please.

You're kind of a man.

Well, Xia Ling,

how do you want him to die?

Killing him just like this...

isn't that a bit too rash?

Rash?

Xia Ling,

don't you remember

he was trying to kill you?

Yes, I do.

But...

But what?

But you're hesitating.

Xia Ling,

do you know

that we have a choice right now

isn't because of his crimes

or your merciful heart,

but because we won?

This is the Spiritual Crossroads,

where the strong prey on the weak.

If you don't deal with him today,

he'll continue causing harm

to Hanxian Street tomorrow.

Is there a way

to protect Hanxian Street

without killing him?

[Hanxian]

♪I've walked all paths of this world♪

♪I've heard songs that express true feelings♪

♪The world is turbulent and bitter♪

♪In the face of malice and uncertainty♪

♪I've witnessed the pulse of life♪

♪I've seen you gently soothe the wounds♪

♪Sadness remains elusive♪

Ling, you've caught a cold.

I will ride faster

so we can get home sooner.

♪I'm not well suited to fighting bad luck♪

It's okay, Dad.

This will do.

♪Those upsetting moments remind me♪

If only there was a way

to see and touch

the snow

without getting cold,

that would be great.

♪Confined to ordinary little dreams♪

I've got an idea.

Really?

♪But this time, it's my turn♪

♪Dreams hidden away waving goodbye at parting♪

♪Brave and free, you know no limit to your reach♪

♪As time unwinds, let's sail into starlit dreams♪

♪You reach out with a hand of renewal♪

♪I've been here waiting all along♪

I'm really not cold anymore,

and I won't catch a chill.

Dad,

you're amazing.

Can you really do magic?

Well,

I'm from

a magical world

where everyone

can do magic.

♪Fear is churning. I forget myself♪

Really?

Can you take me

to that world?

Please?

♪Don't let the world sleep too long♪

No problem.

♪I'm not very good at being remembered♪

When you're older,

I'll take you there, OK?

OK!

Come on.

Let's go home.

Dad, you're the best.

♪But this time, it's my turn♪

Dad,

I've grown up.

You never thought I'd make it

to this world, did you?

I've even learned the magic here.

♪Brave and free, you know no limit to your reach♪

I know you wouldn't have

left Hanxian Street

without a reason.

I'll find out

the truth

and come back.

♪You reach out with a hand of renewal♪

♪I've been here waiting all along♪

♪Turns out dreams have no end♪

♪You'll wait for me there forever♪

What are you staring at?

Your mind is even wandering.

Where's Shen Yuanqing?

What did you do to him?

You didn't want me to kill him,

so I took him to the neighboring street.

Neighboring street?

Why?

He's been trying

to take over that street.

Now that he's lost his Guardian Primordial Spirit,

it's time for them

to settle the score with him.

Whether he lives or dies depends

on whether their Spiritual Guardian

is willing to spare him.

He should pay

for his own mistakes.

Sounds fair.

Alright,

leave him behind.

Let's open the General's Box.

When we return to the Human Realm,

let's grab a bite.

Sure.

What do you feel like eating?

Ice cream,

and fried chicken.

Alright.

Here she is.

She's General Xia's daughter.

What are you...

Go ahead.

Ling,

I'm Long.

He showed me

how Shen Yuanqing

enslaved the Border Dwellers,

and he told me where you were.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able

to rescue you so in time.

So you helped me.

Thank you.

No,

I should thank you.

General Xia

saved me in the past.

I just paid back his favor.

Besides,

we owe it all to you

for freeing Hanxian Street

from Shen Yuanqing's tyranny.

- Yes. - Exactly.

You did us a big favor.

Thank you!

No, please

don't say so.

I didn't do much, really.

The fact is

I did more.

Ling,

we all know now

that Shen Yuanqing was lying.

General Xia

didn't abandon us.

- Yes. - He didn't.

We were deceived.

He lied to us.

Thank you.

Thank you

for believing in my father.

What I want to tell you guys

is that after my father left Hanxian Street

for the Human Realm,

he passed away suddenly

within three months.

But I'm certain

there's more to this story.

This time,

I'm going to investigate

and uncover the truth.

Once I do,

I'll return

and give you all an explanation.

OK.

Great.

We'll be expecting you.

OK.

Ling,

when you come back,

will you stay in Hanxian Street

and become the Spiritual Guardian?

Spiritual Guardian?

Me?

How could I ever

be a Spiritual Guardian?

I'm nowhere near capable

of protecting everyone.

I still have a long way to go

in terms of power.

What we value most

in a Spiritual Guardian isn't power,

but genuine kindness

and a heart

that truly cares about us.

Yes, exactly.

That's right.

Right.

But...

Being a Spiritual Guardian

isn't that easy.

Let's give Xia Ling

more time.

I've already spoken

to the Spiritual Guardian

from the neighboring street.

For now,

he'll take over the management

of Hanxian Street.

When we finish our tasks,

I'll personally bring Xia Ling back.

Then,

she'll give you an answer.

Is that alright?

Alright.

We'll be waiting for you.

OK.

Ling,

we'll wait for you.

[Voidwood]

This map is incredible!

I've never seen anything like it.

Looks like Luhua Ancient Tower

is near Lingfeng Street.

Lingfeng Street?

Where's that?

I don't know either.

I've never heard

of that street.

If only we knew someone

like those characters in novels

who have traveled all over the Spiritual Crossroads

and know everything,

just like

a know-it-all

or a knowledgeable

wanderer.

Someone who's traveled all over the Spiritual Crossroads?

If we knew someone like that,

it would make things much easier.

You know what,

we do know someone.

Beiluo?

But

during the battle on Yulin Street,

Shui's Primordial Spirit Power shattered.

Even though you defeated Nan Yufu

and saved Beiluo,

he still blames himself

for his daughter's fate.

I believe he'll get through it.

Don't forget

he was once the commander

of the Border Army,

the Spiritual Guardian of Bodhi Street,

and the legendary war god,

Commander Beiluo Shimen.

We should have some faith in him.

But the question now is

where we can find him.

After the battle on Yulin Street,

he said he wanted to wander around and clear his mind.

He mentioned we could find him

on Leiquan Street.

Let's go.

We'll head there right away.

In such a hurry?

Let's write an update letter first.

We can send it while we're on the road.

Get packed now.

♪Listen to the heartworm of desire♪

♪Gnawing away at thoughts♪

♪Behold the giant's world♪

♪Quaking and slowly tilting♪

♪We stride through thick smoke♪

♪Fearless in the face of stormy seas♪

♪Pressing on barefoot♪

♪I will never surrender♪

♪The fire blazes fiercely♪

♪Let nightmares and dark nights be erased♪

♪I will never surrender♪

♪Crimson blooms with fervent grace♪

♪For a fresh and radiant tomorrow♪

♪I'll never fail♪

♪I'll never be alone♪

♪Life is like falling leaves♪

♪Having no last words to recover♪

♪With my veiled eyes♪

♪To glimpse the hidden perils♪

♪On the edge of fate's blade♪

♪Facing the darkest abyss♪

♪Daring to leap forward♪

♪I will never surrender♪

♪The fire blazes fiercely♪

♪Let nightmares and dark nights be erased♪

♪I will never surrender♪

♪Crimson blooms with fervent grace♪

♪For a fresh and radiant tomorrow♪

♪I will never♪

♪My fire must blaze fiercely♪

♪Let nightmares and dark nights be erased♪

♪I will never♪

♪Crimson blooms with fervent grace♪

♪For a fresh and radiant tomorrow♪

♪I'll never fail♪