Original subtitles

♪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 10]

[Lingfeng Street]

You've got to be joking.

The village we just saw

had a few hundred households,

yet this place has such a shabby and worn-out gate.

How can the folks on Lingfeng Street

be living in such poverty?

It's not that they're poor.

It's that they're weak.

This place is on the outskirts of Spiritual Crossroads,

surrounded by steep mountains,

making it very isolated.

Even the Hall of Heroes and the Border Domain

can't be bothered with it,

so Malevolent Beings often show up here.

Plus, the people here

have weak Primordial Spirit Power,

making it hard for them to fend off attacks,

which is why it looks so rundown.

Beiluo,

you seem to know a lot.

Cao Yanbing told me

that there was something going on with you.

Is that really true?

Most people from Spiritual Crossroads

don't know much about Lingfeng Street.

If it weren't for the fact

that I came here years ago looking for Shui,

I wouldn't be able to explain it either.

I don't think any of that matters.

What do you mean?

Haven't you noticed?

Looking around,

it's just the three of us here.

The gates are wide open

with no one guarding them,

and there's not a single person

in sight on the street.

Hello?

Is anyone here?

Anyone?

This is the central area

of Lingfeng Street.

It seems Lingfeng Street

is not so simple.

Yeah,

there's no one here at all.

There must be something suspicious going on.

We can't just keep

looking around slowly.

Let's head straight to the General's Mansion

and see their Spiritual Guardian.

[General's Mansion]

This is the place.

Let's go.

Is this the residence

of Lingfeng Street's Spiritual Guardian?

That's right.

I stayed here

when I visited before.

It's huge.

Miss.

Miss?

This melody sounds strange.

Members of the Wind-Treading Clan are adept at using traps.

Please be cautious.

Beiluo,

look at this incense.

There's still quite a bit left.

Xia Ling.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

What about you, Beiluo?

I'm all right.

Cao Yanbing, are you okay?

I'm okay.

Freeze!

You...

Who are you people?

I was about to ask the same question.

The soldiers' outfits suggest

they are members of the Wind-Treading Clan.

Since you are from the Wind-Treading Clan,

can you tell me

what this trap is for

and what the Spirit-Locking Platform

is all about?

Shut up.

What right do you have

to ask questions here?

Lingyu.

Do you know her?

General.

We've captured the wrong people.

These three

accidentally triggered the trap

we set for Fire-Eater King.

General?

General Yan,

I just arrived at Lingfeng Street today

with two friends,

but we accidentally fell into the trap.

Audacious intruders,

you ruined my trap

and disrupted my plans.

Beiluo,

what's going on?

Do you know her or not?

Lingyu,

don't you recognize me?

I'm Beiluo,

Beiluo Shimen.

Stop pretending to be close to me.

I've never met

any of you before.

Be honest and tell me

your true purpose

for coming to Lingfeng Street.

Forget it.

She doesn't want to admit that she knows you.

No matter how much you argue, it won't help.

However,

this means they don't know me either.

It seems the bounty notice from the Hall of Heroes

hasn't reached Lingfeng Street yet,

which is a relief.

General,

we three have no ill intentions.

We came to Lingfeng Street

only to find

the legendary

Luhua Ancient Tower.

Lock them up!

Wait.

What's the meaning of this?

We haven't even had a chance to talk properly,

and you've already put us in chains?

Stop whining.

We've seen plenty of people like you

who don't know their place and try to break

into the Luhua Ancient Tower

in search of treasure.

Mother,

let's not worry about these people for now.

The immediate priority

is to deal with the Fire-Eater King.

Lang Da,

quickly get the traps back in place.

Close it.

Yes, sir.

Who is this Fire-Eater King

they're talking about?

It should be a long-standing feud.

A long-standing feud?

It looks like we've been caught up

in the conflict

between the two clans.

That's possible.

They look terrified at the mention of the guy,

so they probably can't defeat him.

Mother,

just restoring the traps

isn't enough.

If someone accidentally triggers them again

like earlier,

it could cause trouble.

We need to send another person

to lure the Fire-Eater King over.

Lang Da,

fetch me the Blaze Jade.

Go get it now.

What is Blaze Jade?

Blaze Jade is a highly sought-after

and expensive elixir

on the black market these days.

That's right,

consuming it

can significantly boost

the Primordial Spirit Power of Spirit-hosted Humans.

Mother.

General, here's the Blaze Jade you requested.

Give it to me.

Young General.

Young General!

Yan Ruofu,

what are you doing?

If we're going to take on the Fire-Eater King,

both of us can go.

Have you lost your mind?

Stop her from going.

Mother,

why can't you

face reality?

Your internal injuries have recurred,

and now I've consumed the Blaze Jade.

I have a better chance of winning than you.

Your words don't make any difference.

Hurry and take her away.

I dare you to do that!

Listen up, everyone.

Today,

I must go

because I am the guide the Fire-Eater King

is looking for.

I am currently the only guide

on Lingfeng Street.

Because I am the guide,

even if I can't defeat

the Fire-Eater King,

he won't kill me.

Once the Fire-Eater King has the guide,

he won't trouble us

on Lingfeng Street anymore.

Therefore,

it's enough for me

to go alone

for this battle.

How naive.

The Fire-Eater King has coveted

Lingfeng Street for years.

A mere guide

is just an excuse.

But Mother...

Hold on a moment.

General.

If you're going to fight,

I can help out.

You will help me?

Upon further thought,

your proposal

is also a feasible one.

I allow you to go and fight

the Fire-Eater King.

Guide him to the trap swiftly.

Just remember

not to be reckless.

Yes.

I'll go capture him now and show you.

Why are you leaving?

I meant it when I said

that I was willing to help.

Take these three away

and put them in the dungeon.

Didn't you hear

what I just said?

I said I could help you.

Do you understand Mandarin or not?

Get in.

Move!

Get in.

What are you looking at?

Just

Beilu,

confess honestly.

Have you done anything

to offend that female general?

You are being overly suspicious,

It's all baseless.

That's impossible.

Apart from this,

I can't think of any reason

why my overtures

were rejected.

You're a stranger.

It's reasonable for her to question your motives,

doubt your abilities,

and ignore you.

It's reasonable for her to ignore me.

Is it reasonable to ignore you though?

I am a stranger.

But you are not.

Enough.

You don't need to say anything.

Xia Ling.

Intuitive Judgment.

No.

There's no need for intuitive judgment at all.

Beiluo's expression clearly displays

the term 'guilt-ridden.'

Even Xia Ling could see it.

Beiluo,

just admit it honestly.

Tell me.

Did you beat her up?

Beat her up?

Do you think you're a boxer?

This is clearly an unforgettable,

lingering,

and hard-to-move-on love story.

Is love

the only story

in the world?

Use a little imagination, will you?

It's not that I lack imagination.

It's that you're immune to love

and lack insight.

That's why I can draw my sword quickly

and fire accurately.

You actually think that's something you could brag about?

You've been single all your life.

As if you

are not the same.

Beiluo.

Enough.

You two can stop guessing.

Actually, there's nothing

between her and me.

- That's impossible. - That's impossible.

Fine,

since you're so curious,

I don't mind telling you.

But it's not as exciting

as you think.

It's just a simple, ordinary story.

Eight years ago,

I came near Lingfeng Street

looking for Shui

and met Yan Tianyue,

the Spiritual Guardian here,

and his sister Yan Lingyu.

Tianyue,

you're finally back.

[Yan Tianyue] Where have you been?

Didn't you say

you were only going out for a few days to buy supplies?

How did you end up being gone

for more than half a month?

I couldn't even get in touch with you through the update letters.

Do you know how worried everyone was?

Yu, it's my fault.

I lost the update letters.

I'll apologize to you later.

Today, we have a guest at home.

A guest?

Come here, Beiluo.

Let me introduce you to each other.

This is my younger sister, Lingyu.

This is Beiluo Shimen,

a good friend I made

on this trip.

Tianyue,

is it because of this person

that you've delayed so long

out there?

Actually...

What is his background and identity?

Why is he near

our Lingfeng Street?

Are you aware of all this?

Does he have any ill intentions

or hidden agenda?

You can't just

casually bring someone back like this.

Tianyue,

she's right.

I shouldn't have just shown up like this.

Sorry for the intrusion.

Don't.

Please wait.

Yu,

he came to look for his daughter.

Look for his daughter?

Raise your sword a bit higher.

Your movements need to be precise

and swift.

You must have a surge of energy inside you.

Your thrusts should be effective

and your momentum consistent.

Don't be so limp, okay?

Try again.

Stop.

Squat lower.

What's the matter?

Why can't you even hold the sword steady?

Didn't I tell you to practice with more effort?

I practice every day

and put a lot of effort into it.

That means you're still not putting in enough effort.

As a Spirit-hosted Human,

you still can't summon

your Guardian Primordial Spirit.

If you don't continue to work hard

and strengthen your abilities,

how will you survive

on Rakshasa Street in the future?

Not this again.

It's always the same line, and it's so irritating.

I'm not going to practice anymore.

Come back.

Stop bothering me.

I know you're the guest

brought back by my uncle,

but I'm in a bad mood

right now.

I thought the Tanghulu

were meant for me.

Why are you eating it?

It was originally for you,

but I changed my mind.

I want to show you

something more interesting. Is that okay?

What is it?

That's so impressive!

That was nothing.

I was able to do it

even before I had

the Guardian Primordial Spirit.

You could do that

without having the Guardian Primordial Spirit?

In Spiritual Crossroads,

having a powerful Guardian Primordial Spirit

is definitely advantageous.

However, the strength of the Spirit-hosted Humans

is also important.

Only when you become stronger

will your Guardian Primordial Spirit

grow stronger.

Do you understand?

Then I must become stronger.

You can definitely do it.

Just like that,

I stayed on Lingfeng Street

for over a month,

and there was still no clue about Shui,

so I decided

to leave Lingfeng Street.

Who is it?

Lingyu.

Beiluo,

do you really intend

to leave tomorrow,

or could you extend your stay a bit?

Previously, I came to Lingfeng Street

with Tianyue

simply to find my daughter.

Since she's not here,

I think I should leave.

Actually,

there are some things

I've never told you.

The past cannot be held onto,

and those who have gone cannot be pursued.

You should think more

about yourself

and not cling to the past.

Maybe

starting a new chapter

in life

would be better.

My daughter means everything to me.

I will never abandon her.

Since that day,

I haven't returned here

or seen Yan Lingyu.

I'm also unsure

how she became

the Spiritual Guardian of Lingfeng Street.

Profound and reserved,

with a tacit understanding.

That's how adult relationships are.

Cao Yanbing, I told you.

This must be a love story.

Beiluo.

I originally wanted to learn more

about Beiluo's connection with the Wind-Treading Clan,

but the story turned out to be so long.

If I don't leave now,

I'll miss out on important matters.

Where will the Young General go

to fight the Fire-Eater King?

The gates.

Aren't you supposed to be in the dungeon?

How come you're here?

Young General, don't get me wrong.

It's me.

We've met each other in the dungeon earlier.

I'm Cao Yanbing.

I'm not planning to flee.

I don't care who you are.

I'm warning you.

Don't try anything funny,

or I'll take your life.

Young General,

let's talk this over calmly.

Forget everything else.

I'll help you deal

with the Fire-Eater King

if you can be my guide.

How does that sound?

If I go fight the Fire-Eater King now,

Lingfeng Street will be just fine.

If I agree to help you,

how is it different from agreeing

to help the Fire-Eater King?

The difference is huge.

First of all,

I'm a hundred times better

than the Fire-Eater King in terms of character,

I won't use Lingfeng Street as leverage against you.

I'll discuss things with you properly.

If you have concerns, I'll address them.

If you have conditions, I'll meet them.

If all else fails, I'll beg you

until you agree.

Also,

I heard you'd drink something

called Blaze Jade,

which indicates you lack confidence

in your own strength.

But I'm different.

My 优酷剧集英语 setting is powerful,

and I have a much better chance of winning than you.

I'm telling you this to help you.

Bah!

You can't even avoid my Spirit-Locking Chain

and you say you want to help me?

You should first assess

your own capabilities.

Cao Yanbing

broke the door lock

without saying a word to us

and just ran off alone.

Isn't that too much?

Cao Yanbing is most likely

going to look for Yan Ruofu.

I never expected

that Yan Ruofu

would actually be the guide.

The Yan Ruofu you mentioned,

she's the Young General, right?

Since we don't have

much to do here,

why don't we go and help?

Sure.

Let's go.

What are you up to?

Thinking of escaping?

One of you is missing.

Where is he?

Has he already escaped?

General,

I can explain.

We came to Lingfeng Street

to find the guide

for entering the Luhua Ancient Tower.

My friend

learned that the Young General is the guide,

so

he should be heading over to protect her now.

You can rest assured.

General?

Young General?

From the way you speak,

it seems like you're blaming me

for not recognizing you earlier.

So you mean

you've recognized me now, General?

Otherwise,

why would I have come here alone,

Beiluo?

So you've already

recognized me earlier.

I thought you...

You thought

that even though I clearly recognized you,

I pretended not to know you,

right?

Why would I think like that?

After all, we've been apart

for eight years.

It's normal for our appearances

to change a bit.

Not recognizing each other upon meeting

isn't strange.

All right,

since the misunderstanding

between us

is cleared up,

I feel

comfortable asking you

for help now.

The Fire-Eater King

will arrive soon,

and I know

Ruofu won't stand a chance

against him,

so

I'd like to ask you to help her.

Of course,

my friend

should already be on his way.

That won't do.

I don't know that friend of yours.

I don't trust him.

I only trust you.

Lingyu,

stay calm.

Tianyue and I go way back,

and Ruofu is the guide.

Even if you didn't ask,

there's no way

I'd let the Fire-Eater King

cause chaos

in Lingfeng Street.

But

there's something I've been meaning to ask.

Why haven't I seen

Tianyue today?

And why is everyone

calling you General?

Could it be that something has happened to him?

Don't overthink it.

My brother's situation is a long story.

Once the Fire-Eater King is dealt with,

I'll explain everything to you.

But for now,

we should focus on handling the enemy, don't you think?

You're right.

There's no time to waste.

Quickly unlock the handcuffs

on me and Xia Ling,

and we'll go find Ruofu immediately.

No.

I can't release her.

You can't release her?

Why?

I can't release

all three of you.

I'll have to keep one person here

as a hostage.

Hostage?

Yes.

That's right.

Hostage.

Are you sure you are asking me for help?

You are clearly threatening me.

Beiluo,

please don't hold it against me.

This concerns the safety of Lingfeng Street,

and I need to make sure

nothing goes wrong.

Since I've agreed to help you,

I'll give it my all.

You've chosen to trust me,

so why do something so unnecessary?

Unnecessary, you say?

I would like to think so too.

But the world is dangerous now,

and after eight years apart,

how can I be sure

our hearts

are still the same as before?

Lingyu,

I never thought

you would say something like this.

If I had known,

I would have preferred that you didn't recognize me.

So you mean

you will no longer help me?

I can help you.

But not like this.

Hold on a moment.

I have an idea.

Considering the imminent threat,

we shouldn't let

our differing opinions on the solution

keep us from working together.

How about

you let me go

and keep Beiluo here as a hostage instead?

How does that sound?

You?

My Guardian Primordial Spirit is Li Xuanyuan.

I'm a great fighter.

[Lingfeng Street]

Where is everyone?

Did the entire Wind-Treading Clan get wiped out?

Yan Lingyu,

your Wind-Treading Clan

hasn't changed a bit.

It's still so afraid of death.

Do you think hiding away

will help you avoid calamity?

Dream on!

What are you doing? Let go of me!

I know

some of you

are watching from somewhere.

So, open your eyes wide

and listen carefully.

Today,

if you don't hand over the guide,

I'll cut off his head.

Stay put.

And hang it on your village gate.

Don't kill me.

How come it's still locked?

Seriously?

I will only count to three.

One.

Don't kill me.

Two.

Stop!

Let Elder Mei go.

I'll fight with you.

I was wondering who it was.

Isn't this the Young General

in her twenties who still can't summon

a Guardian Primordial Spirit?

Are you fighting me

in a flirtatious way?

Cut the nonsense.

Let Elder Mei go,

and I'll leave your body intact.

Young General, you're very amusing.

The Fire-Eater Clan and the Wind-Treading Clan

are basically neighbors.

I can help your mother

teach you a lesson.

We're family,

so no need to thank me.

Young General, please go back.

You can't defeat him.

Go back now!

You are no match for him.

Elder Mei!

Your hands are pretty soft,

and your legs are decent too.

I'm done with this.

With your half-baked skills,

you're just like the Wind-Treading Clan

who's only fit to be a timid coward.

You're just a bandit.

You have no standing

to judge our Wind-Treading Clan.

I'm a bandit?

Back when the Malevolent Beings

invaded Lingfeng Street,

it was our Fire-Eater Clan

that fought at the front.

You Wind-Treading Clan

only dared to hide

behind us and survive.

You've developed well over the years,

and I'm just reclaiming

what originally belonged to me.

Is that wrong?

It's mere sophistry.

It was clearly my mother

who defended Lingfeng Street to the end.

Sophistry?

I didn't even unsheathe my sword

before I knocked you down.

What right do you have to lecture me?

You're just

your mother's little princess,

and you don't understand the ways

of the Spiritual Crossroads at all.

♪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♪