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 13]

In fact, our clan has had

a long-standing rule:

anyone who wishes to enter

the Luhua Ancient Tower

must first undergo a trial

set by our ancestors.

Only those who pass the trial

are qualified

to enter the tower led by a guide.

All right. I will participate.

- Me too. - Me too.

Mother, please have some tea.

Mother,

why did you mention

the trial to them today?

You know

that I'm not the guide.

What if they pass the trial

but I can't lead them?

How

will this end?

You don't need

to get involved in this.

I know how to handle it.

But the trial is incredibly dangerous.

What if someone among them

dies inside?

Wouldn't that just send them to die?

Are you feeling sorry for them?

I'm not.

I don't feel sorry for them.

I'm just

laying out the facts.

Whatever you're doing, I don't care.

But let me say this again:

What Cao Yanbing did today

has already proven

that he's very likely to do something

that would harm

our Lingfeng Street and the Wind-Treading Clan

for the sake of getting the guide.

To me,

there's no difference

between him and the Fire-Eater King.

You must remember this.

Besides,

I didn't lie to them.

If they want to enter the Ancient Tower,

they must go through the trial.

Whether we have a guide or not,

this is a test

they have to face.

Got it?

You'll be in charge

of tomorrow's trial,

so start preparing.

Yes, Mother.

What Cao Yanbing did today

has already proven

that he's very likely to do something

that would harm

our Lingfeng Street and the Wind-Treading Clan

for the sake of getting the guide.

Don't worry, I've got this.

I genuinely care about you,

but you say it's all phony.

Have you considered

that if we hadn't come here,

you wouldn't even be sitting here?

Do you really have nothing better to do?

I do.

I came specifically to apologize to you.

I was too harsh yesterday.

I hope you can forgive me.

Spare me the flattery.

Since you've accepted the trial,

rely on your own abilities.

Rest assured,

since we've agreed to this,

we'll definitely get it done.

But

when the time comes, we'll need you

to forgive us

and lead the way.

Do we have a deal?

What's this?

A high-five to seal the deal?

How old are you?

Wait.

Did I ever tell you the reason

I must enter the Ancient Tower

is that my mother is inside?

Ten years ago,

she was among those

who entered the tower.

So no matter how dangerous

the Ancient Tower is,

I have to go in

and rescue her.

You understand

how I feel, right?

Please promise me

that if we pass the trial,

you will definitely guide us.

Is that okay?

Just because my mother agreed

doesn't mean I will.

Let me make this clear.

Even if you pass the trial,

I will not guide you.

Save your energy

and go back

to where you belong.

Beiluo.

Xia Ling.

I told you to apologize to Yan Ruofu.

How did it go?

Her attitude

was extremely hostile.

Not only did it not improve,

but it actually got worse.

What's wrong with her?

How did she grow up

to be so unyielding

and deaf to all reasoning?

That sounds like you.

Rather than dealing with this now,

it's better to talk about it

after the trial.

There might be something

we're missing.

Actually, we don't need to wait until the trial ends.

She's scheduled a duel with me today.

After the duel,

I'll have a chat with her.

Why not deliberately lose to her

and do her a favor?

No way!

I have my pride, you know?

Why are you acting like this?

Why is she also...

Beiluo,

she asked me

to build a good rapport with her.

Why the double standards?

Building a good relationship on purpose

and deliberately losing

are two different things.

I need to go now.

Beiluo,

where are you going?

Let me tag along.

This is the place.

Sir,

two jugs of liquor, please.

Coming right up.

Here's your drink, sir.

Thank you.

Please wait.

You must know

General Yan Tianyue,

right?

When did he last come here

to buy some liquor?

I'm a friend of his.

He used to bring me here

for drinks.

He even taught me

to enjoy flower cakes with liquor

and said that only your liquor

suited his taste the best.

The former General Yan

hasn't been around for years.

I heard he fell seriously ill

and could barely get out of bed.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have handed things over

to General Lingyu.

Speaking of General Lingyu,

she's truly remarkable.

In recent years, she's established a new team of guards,

developed Blaze Jade,

and revitalized the entire street.

We've made money

and are no longer afraid of Malevolent Beings.

It's something

we wouldn't even have dreamed of before.

General Tianyue

should feel relieved now.

Enjoy your drink, gentlemen.

Thank you.

It seems that Tianyue is indeed ill.

Beiluo,

who is this Yan Tianyue

you're talking about?

Is he quite formidable?

You might not know this,

but I previously asked Yan Lingyu

to arrange a meeting with Tianyue.

However,

her words and the way she acted

suggested that she didn't want me to meet him.

I sensed something was off,

so I came to investigate.

As for Tianyue himself,

he isn't formidable at all.

In fact, he's the least capable Spiritual Guardian

I've ever encountered.

His taste is quite peculiar too.

He likes to pair flower cakes with liquor.

Although I've only tried it once,

I can guarantee

that he's the only person

who enjoys that combination

in the world.

That person doesn't sound

like someone who could be friends

with you.

Have you ever known someone

who, despite their lack of power,

is willing to risk everything to protect a place?

He is that kind of person.

So,

don't belittle

Yan Ruofu.

Her dedication to Lingfeng Street

is certainly no less

than your devotion to Rakshasa Street.

What's going on?

Is Yan Ruofu truly

as unreasonable as she seemed?

Or did I get it wrong last night?

Excuse me,

is anyone down there?

Let's begin.

I won't go easy on you.

Same.

Wait.

Just admit defeat.

Do you know why I won?

It's because I saw you training yesterday.

So what?

So, I gave it my all

and trained diligently

throughout the night.

Ruofu,

I admit

that my previous care for you

was partly

due to you being the guide.

But from last night until now,

I see you as more than just a guide,

I see you

as a genuine opponent.

Enough with the sweet talk.

You can't possibly understand

the feeling of never being taken seriously

and never receiving recognition,

no matter how hard you try.

I do understand.

I guess

I can share it with you.

Fine,

tell me then.

I'm curious to hear what you have to say.

In the Human Realm,

I was just

an ordinary college student

majoring in architecture.

In my field,

I had to work very hard and be extra diligent

to be considered on par with men.

When I first started my internship,

I

was mostly given

the least technical tasks.

My supervisor thought

women couldn't endure hardship

and suggested I should just go home and get married.

Even after I came to Spiritual Crossroads,

things didn't change much.

Although I have a Guardian Primordial Spirit,

my own power is very weak

compared to Cao Yanbing and the others.

Cao Yanbing

also saw me as a burden

and didn't want to bring me along.

This is outrageous.

How can they be like this?

But now, as you can see,

we can become

teammates fighting side by side.

Everyone has their own strengths.

I know I have my flaws

and am open to accepting

their help.

They too have their weaknesses

and are willing to accept my assistance.

I don't think anyone is truly strong

in this world.

To become stronger,

one must face their weaknesses

and accept themselves.

So,

let me help with the issue

of your Guardian Primordial Spirit.

Do you

really have a solution?

Solutions come from people.

Let's work on it together.

So, you've never summoned

a Guardian Primordial Spirit?

Yes,

and it's precisely because of this

that I have never gained my mother's

and the clan's trust and approval.

Li Xuanyuan.

Master,

how may I be of service to you?

Here's the thing.

I'd like to ask you a question.

Is there any way

for a Spirit-hosted Human

to summon a Guardian Primordial Spirit

they've never met before?

Well,

you usually need to identify

what kind of Guardian Primordial Spirit it is.

They are classified

into humans, demons, gods, and beasts,

which are different Warrior Forms.

And each category has a distinct way

of summoning.

If you don't know

the category,

it's hard to use the right method.

So,

is there any universal method,

something simple and straightforward?

When

the Spirit-hosted Human

is in serious danger,

the Guardian Primordial Spirit probably

will be triggered to protect them.

Yes, that's right.

At that time,

you were trapped inside my body,

which

was how I summoned you.

I was crossing the street that day

when a car suddenly came rushing at me.

I thought I was done for,

but then you appeared out of nowhere

and flipped the car over.

This is actually

a special case.

Normally, I wouldn't recommend

using this method,

as it can be very dangerous

if it fails.

Ruofu!

Li Xuanyuan, save her!

Ruofu?

Ruofu.

Let me check on you.

[Zhuoying]

Is this

your Guardian Primordial Spirit?

Yes,

I'm certain it's the one.

nearly lost my life.

to hit the ground,

and nearly lost my life.

Then, suddenly, my body felt lighter,

and before I figured it out,

wings had appeared on my back.

That's great!

It's wonderful!

You've made it!

You did it!

The divine beast Zhuoying

is a rather rare

Guardian Primordial Spirit.

You know her Guardian Primordial Spirit?

Her Guardian Primordial Spirit is called Zhuoying,

a very rare divine beast.

According to ancient records,

it prefers solitude and avoids conflict.

It usually hides in the mountains

and sleeps for long periods.

Its feathers are extremely precious

and can be used to paint dreams,

but

it lacks combat ability.

Ruofu,

are you all right?

No worries.

I'll stay here for a bit

and then go back.

Are you hungry?

Do you have anything you want to eat?

You didn't try out everything last time.

Well,

I'd like to ask you for a favor.

What is it?

Is it okay?

Are you

sure?

Please help me.

All right,

but just so you know,

this is my first time painting it.

If it doesn't turn out well,

you can't blame me.

How could I ever blame you?

I promise I won't.

Okay, then.

Zhuoying.

Xia Ling.

Xia Ling.

Xia Ling.

Are you all right?

I'm more than all right!

Ruofu,

you're my goddess.

Is this really your first time painting?

Ouch.

This is amazing.

It's exactly how I imagined it!

Calm down.

I'll calm down.

Ruofu,

from this moment on,

I officially declare

that your Guardian Primordial Spirit

is the most awesome

in all of Spiritual Crossroads.

What's so great about it?

It's pretty much useless.

I'm serious.

Other Guardian Primordial Spirits only know how to fight,

but yours

is different.

It can make dreams

come true.

It's practically a living saint

of the Spiritual Crossroads.

Thank you.

What did you say?

Nothing.

I mean,

aside from a dream like the one just now,

do you have any other dreams

you want to make come true?

If possible,

I want

to see my dad again.

He already passed away.

When I was little,

he was always busy,

so I rarely got to see him.

The last time I saw him

was over ten years ago.

Later, I found out

he was actually a Spiritual Guardian.

While going through his belongings,

I discovered that just before he died,

he was investigating something

related to the Luhua Ancient Tower.

I believe his death wasn't as simple as it seems.

So,

that's the reason

you want to enter the Luhua Ancient Tower?

I must uncover

the truth

and let everyone know

that my dad was definitely not a coward.

But,

I mean if,

if you fail the trial,

there's a real chance you could die in there.

It's okay.

Even if I can't make it by myself,

there's still Cao Yanbing

and Beiluo.

They'll definitely make it.

Speaking of which,

have you ever met

Cao Yanbing's mother?

About ten years ago,

she also visited Lingfeng Street.

His mother's name is Tang Xiaoxiao.

Tang Xiaoxiao?

Does that ring a bell?

At that time,

you should have been around ten or so.

No.

I don't really recall.

Fengzha.

[Yan Fengzha]

Auntie.

Are you training?

Auntie,

you used to come here almost every night.

Why haven't you been around

these past few days?

Did something happen

in Lingfeng Street?

Tell me about it.

I've grown up

and can help brainstorm solutions.

What could possibly be wrong?

Here,

I've brought

all your favorite foods today.

Dig in.

Is it good?

By the way, Auntie,

have you heard any news about my sister?

Fengzha,

you've been asking about Qiao

every now and then.

You should know

she's been missing for almost ten years now.

It's likely

the worst has happened.

No way, Auntie.

My sister is definitely still alive.

Back then,

she went missing

while guiding people to the Ancient Tower.

What if she's been trapped there?

It's been ten years,

and the Ancient Tower is about to reappear.

Maybe I'll get the chance

to rescue her.

What do you mean?

Auntie,

please let me out.

I am sure I can bring my sister back safely.

No,

it's not the right time yet.

Then when will be the right time?

You said before

that I could leave

when I turned fifteen.

I'm all grown up now.

Fengzha,

as your father is the Spiritual Guardian,

you are responsible

for Lingfeng Street.

I understand.

That's why I've been training diligently

every day,

hoping to control

the power inside me

as soon as possible.

I believe I can manage it now.

Every day,

I practice my breathing techniques while facing the mountaintop,

and my voice reaches very far.

Your voice reaches very far?

Has anyone noticed you?

I...

Fengzha,

be honest with me.

Today,

a girl was shouting from the mountaintop.

I shouted back,

and it seemed she heard me

because she responded.

Responded?

That means you've already been discovered.

Don't worry, Auntie.

I only responded to her once.

When she asked

whether there was anyone down there,

I just ignored her.

Girl?

Fengzha,

how well can you control your Primordial Spirit Power now?

If you leave this cave

guarded by the Spirit-Locking Stone,

how long can you maintain control over your Primordial Spirit Power?

About three days.

That will do.

Hurry up and pack your things.

We need to leave immediately.

Why are we leaving so suddenly?

Is it because of the girl?

Auntie, I assure you,

she hasn't discovered me.

No,

we can't take any chances.

Especially in these few days,

we must be extremely careful.

What's happening recently?

Has something happened on Lingfeng Street?

Stop asking questions

and pack up quickly.

We'll talk while we move.

Fengzha,

stay here

for the next few days.

I will come to get you

as soon as I've dealt

with those three people.

Got it.

You mentioned on the way

that the Luhua Ancient Tower will reappear soon,

and three bad people

want to find me

and make me their guide.

Let them dream on.

Auntie,

just let me go out.

I'll help you teach them a lesson.

No,

I've already told you.

They've come to find the guide.

If you go out now,

it will only make it easier for them.

They are very formidable.

If they succeed in taking you,

how will I explain it to your father?

You know

how much he and I

expect from you.

We hope that one day

you'll completely master

that beast's power,

step up

to protect Lingfeng Street,

and change its fate.

Got it, Auntie.

I won't go out.

By the way, Auntie,

Feilian is my Guardian Primordial Spirit.

Could you refrain

from calling it a 'beast'?

Also,

where is it being locked up?

How is it?

I want to meet it.

With my current abilities,

I think I can control it.

I'd like to give it a try.

Are you really confident

that you can control it?

Well,

it should be fine

to give it a try, shouldn't it?

Don't worry.

Feilian is well.

When you

are truly confident

in controlling

Feilian,

I will take you to see it.

- But... - All right now.

Just stay here for now

and don't worry about anything else.

Be good.

I'll leave now.

Take good care of yourself,

and I'll come to pick you up in a couple of days.

Okay.

Come and catch me!

Come and catch me!

I'll eat you up.

You're just two paper tigers.

Come and get me!

Come on!

Slow down.

Ming.

Slow down.

I'm coming!

Be careful.

I'm about to catch up with you.

Block him.

Paper tiger, come and get me.

Let's head back.

The rain is getting heavier.

I want to play a little longer.

You'll catch a cold if staying out here.

Okay, then.

Why are we going back already?

We can keep playing once we are home.

I'll eat you up!

Be careful, children.

It's me who will eat you up.

Slow down,

so you don't trip.

[Assembly Hall]

Mother.

How's your preparation going

for tomorrow's trial?

I've already retrieved

the ancestral scroll.

Mother,

can I discuss

something with you?

Go ahead.

Can we cancel

the trial tomorrow?

Why?

Mother,

I don't understand

why we can't tell Cao Yanbing

and the others the truth.

We should let them know

that there is currently no guide left in Lingfeng Street.

I believe Cao Yanbing and his friends

are different from the Fire-Eater King

and might not cause us trouble.

Why should we make them

risk their lives

for some trials?

They might not cause us trouble?

On what basis do you say that?

Because their motive for entering

the Ancient Tower isn't selfish,

it's for their loved ones,

particularly Cao Yanbing.

This time, Cao Yanbing is entering the Ancient Tower

to search for his mother,

Tang Xiaoxiao.

Tang Xiaoxiao once saved me

and other members of the Wind-Treading Clan

from the hands of Malevolent Beings.

So?

Is that important?

Is that not important?

Mother,

ten years ago, Tang Xiaoxiao saved me

and also helped us in Lingfeng Street.

It's something you might forget,

but never can I.

Of course,

I remember this matter.

Ten years ago,

the Wind-Treading Clan

was attacked

by several high-level Malevolent Beings.

Back then,

our members were no match for them,

and it was Tang Xiaoxiao and her group

who saved us.

If you know all this,

why make things difficult for her son?

The Wind-Treading Clan

has always been weak,

so we must act with caution.

I remember

not only the invasion ten years ago

but also

every invasion,

especially the one five years ago

when our clan

nearly faced extinction.

The reason I am doing this today

is to prevent us

from repeating those past mistakes.

Mother.

I...

Kneel.

I told you to kneel.

Why?

What did I do wrong?

Do you really need

to ask me about this?

It was precisely because Tang Xiaoxiao

helped us back then

that your uncle sent Qiao

to guide their group.

But what happened?

Qiao never returned.

We have already repaid our debt

to Tang Xiaoxiao long ago.

Her son has nothing to do with me.

And you,

so confused and indecisive,

have been completely swayed

by a few flattering words

from some outsiders.

What about the safety of our entire clan?

Can you truly bear

the title of Young General?

Mother,

you're right.

I was indeed confused

and didn't prioritize the safety

of the entire clan.

But I'm not entirely clueless.

At least I know

that Cao Yanbing and the others

have just helped us.

That's a fact.

However, if you believe

that simply revealing the truth

will make them a threat to the Wind-Treading Clan,

that will be pure speculation.

Shut up!

You are so obstinate

and beyond redemption.

You will kneel here

all night.

Tomorrow morning, you will get up

and oversee the trial straight away.

So what if I have to kneel?

What's the big deal?

General,

you're not actually going to make the Young General

kneel in there

all night, are you?

Human nature is hard to predict.

Since ancient times,

every person seeking

to enter the Ancient Tower

has gone to great lengths.

If this weren't true,

why would our ancestors

have set up this trial?

If she doesn't kneel today

and escapes this hardship,

she will

pay for it tenfold

in the future.

General.

General.

[Assembly Hall]

It's almost dawn.

♪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♪