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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 21]

This place is massive.

How much longer do we have to walk?

According to our clan's ancient records,

the Luhua Ancient Tower

will appear tonight at moonrise.

Its location is deep

in the heart of the forest,

almost at the very center.

My sister once told me

there's an ancient tree there

that's over a thousand years old

and stands dozens of meters tall.

We need to find that tree first,

and once the tower appears,

I'll use the method

passed down through generations of guides

to dispel the illusion

placed by our ancestors over the forest.

That way, we'll be able

to see the tower.

The ancient tree sounds pretty mysterious.

Fengzha,

why don't you tell us more?

Are there any other legends?

I was just about to tell you,

though it might not be that interesting.

Legend has it

that Voidwood

is a cursed forest.

Humans, except for Border Dwellers,

will turn to stone if they stay here

for more than three days.

This curse

was placed by the deities in the Ancient Tower

to prevent the land

from being tainted

by human presence.

What kind of curse is that?

It's so extreme.

No human presence allowed?

Is the deity allergic to humans or something?

If that's the case,

from the moment

we enter this forest

until the tower appears

and we get out,

we've got

less than three days.

That's cutting it close.

It's just one deity,

and there are four of us.

We'll wrap this up fast.

Who said there was only one deity

in the Ancient Tower?

Isn't it just one?

It's four.

Four?

The Four Sacred Deities of Luhua Ancient Tower:

Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon.

Those names are rather poetic.

Don't be fooled by the names.

They're just a facade.

If the Ancient Tower were a fortress,

they'd be the lords

of their territories.

Some say

they're unworldly

and others claim they're ruthless,

showing no mercy to outsiders

and killing them indiscriminately.

But those are just rumors.

The truth

remains unknown.

So let's not dwell on that for now.

Our priority is to find the Ancient Tower.

We need to hurry

and get there before it appears.

Let's go.

Longdou,

I've been waiting here for quite some time.

If you still hadn't come,

I'd think you were planning

to enter the Ancient Tower empty-handed.

This is the most critical part

of our plan.

Everything's in place.

Chengfeng,

it's time to pass the item to me.

This divine pearl is an ancient artifact

that's hard to come by.

Please

handle it carefully.

Rest assured.

I will live up

to your expectations.

Okay,

I'll stay here in Reincarnation City,

waiting for your return with the divine power.

However,

is it sufficient to only bring

Iron Pawn?

Given the formidable abilities of the Dragon Calvary General,

one is more than enough.

Besides,

I have other key forces prepared

for tackling the Four Lords.

I almost forgot

that you already have

your secret weapon, Cao Yanbing.

It seems I worried for nothing.

But I wonder

if Xuanma

would return with you?

Are you unwilling to say goodbye to her?

I do

quite like

this charming little fox.

That depends on whether she can make the right call.

Iron Pawn,

let's go.

Night has fallen.

This won't do.

We need to move faster.

We have to find the ancient tree

before the moon rises.

Fengzha,

is it essential

to use your method

for dispelling

the illusion

precisely at the moonrise?

That would be ideal.

Oh, no.

This is a sign that the Ancient Tower is about to appear.

We're running out of time.

Let's speed up.

This is the place.

What do we do next?

Wind,

Flower,

Snow,

and Moon.

Come on.

Let's go inside.

Are you sure you want to go in?

What do you mean?

The power of the four deities within this Ancient Tower

is beyond

what you can imagine.

Even my mother couldn't make it

out of there back then.

If you're having second thoughts now,

there's still time.

What are you trying to say?

Are you indicating

that you're starting to regret it?

Of course not.

No matter what, I am going

into this Ancient Tower.

That's settled then.

Cao Yanbing,

we all have

just as many reasons as you do

to enter the Luhua Ancient Tower.

So,

no matter how dangerous it is inside,

we'll face it together.

Exactly.

Don't even think about going in there by yourself.

All right, quit with the chatter.

I don't know

how long the Ancient Tower will be around.

Let's go now.

Let's go.

The plan is going smoothly.

Xuanma,

don't forget your task.

Yes, Chief.

Having spent ten years sharpening this sword,

it's time to put it to the test.

Why is this place

so different from what I imagined?

It's practically empty and has nothing in it.

Strictly speaking,

this ancient tower is only for display.

It's the entrance

to the territories of Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon.

What stands out most here

is this statue.

Its pose appears

to be demanding something.

This is the Fortress Guardian Statue.

It will only activate

if a divine weapon

of the same level as the spellcaster

is placed here.

Divine weapon?

Will my Sevenfold Soul-Resonance Bell work?

It probably doesn't need two balls, does it?

An ancient divine weapon, huh?

I wonder if my King of Ten Halls

meets that criterion.

Let's go.

[Kingdom of Snow]

Cao Yanbing.

You're finally awake.

How come you're here?

Where are we?

I fell here with you.

It's all snow here.

It must be the Snow Lord's territory.

The Snow Lord's territory?

Where are Beiluo and Fengzha?

I'm not sure either.

They are probably

not here with us.

It's freezing.

Of course, you are freezing.

You've been lying here for quite a while.

Come with me now.

I've found a place

where we could escape the snow.

How... How do you know?

I kept calling you earlier,

but you didn't respond.

I was worried

that we might freeze to death here,

so I searched around

and found a cave

where we can escape the wind and stay warm.

A cave?

We should get going quickly.

If the wind gets stronger, we won't be able to get out of here.

Okay.

Let's go.

Let's go.

What's the matter?

I just can't keep going.

It's unbearably cold,

and my legs are frozen stiff.

I'm the same.

The snow and wind are too intense.

We can't see the road at all.

We can't continue like this.

Xu Chu.

Xu Chu,

this Fire Wheel...

My Lord,

I've infused

all my strength

into this Fire Wheel.

It can maintain warmth

and prevent us from freezing

until it's completely burned out.

Have you considered

the consequences of doing this?

If you die, My Lord,

my remaining Primordial Spirit Power would be of no use.

Please allow me to pave the way for you.

Xia Ling.

Cao Yanbing.

Mr. Beiluo.

The Moon Palace?

This is an unfinished game.

Do you like playing Xiangqi too?

You...

You...

Who are you?

Is this Xiangqi set yours?

Are you from the Ancient Tower then?

Have you seen my sister?

Her name is Yan Qiaoqiao.

Kid,

so you want to ask me questions, huh?

Do you know where she went?

It's easy.

If you can beat me

in a Xiangqi game,

I'll give you the answer.

Do you promise?

You can refuse if you want to.

It's just a game of Xiangqi.

I know how to play it.

Let's have a game.

[City of the Wind]

Why is there no one around?

I wonder

whose territory this is.

Where could Xia Ling

and Cao Yanbing be?

Miss.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

You don't need to be afraid.

I'm not a bad person.

I...

You are...

Watch out!

Great.

Another human.

Once I eliminate

these two incompetent servants,

I'll have a new servant

to replace them.

Did you do this to them?

Who are you?

Are you the ruler here?

If you want to see Master,

it's quite easy.

Once I capture you to be a servant,

ruin your appearance,

strip away your ability to speak

and curse you with immortality,

you'll see her.

You'll become the Wind Lord's slave for eternity,

and that will be your ultimate destiny.

Shi Lingming!

Shi Lingming,

take her down.

Xia Ling,

where is the cave you mentioned?

We've been walking for so long.

Why haven't we arrived yet?

I don't know either.

I found it quickly

after leaving that place earlier.

I'm not sure

why it's taking so long to find it this time.

That must be the Snow Lord's trick then.

You've done a great job, Xu Chu.

I'll come back to get you later.

Xia Ling.

Xia Ling.

Xia Ling,

how are you holding up?

I'm sorry,

but I simply can't go any further.

Don't worry about me.

Just go on without me.

But you must stay alive.

What nonsense are you talking about?

There's no way I'd walk away

and leave you here alone.

Don't underestimate this snowfield.

Staying here too long

could be fatal.

Save your energy now

and don't talk much.

I'll carry you.

Come on.

Dianwei!

Yes, My Lord.

Clear the wind and snow,

and lead the way for me.

As you command, My Lord.

Kid.

You've lost.

All right.

I admit

my skills are lacking.

Farewell.

Kid.

You're not thinking

that winning the game earns you a reward

while losing has no cost, are you?

What do you mean?

According to the rules,

anyone who loses the game

will be turned into stone by me.

Turned into stone?

So you are the Moon Lord?

[Moon Lord, one of the Four Sacred Deities]

Very clever.

A smart child

should stick to the rules tightly,

don't you think?

Then I'll show you

my rules.

Moonshadow Strike!

Fascinating.

Have a taste of this.

[Special Fusion: Fengzha and Feilian]

Special Fusion?

Unfortunately,

it's not enough to hurt me.

Quit talking

and just tell me

where my sister is.

Kid,

you're quite interesting,

but since you've lost the game,

you have to turn into stone.

As for your sister,

she's no longer human.

She's been reborn

into someone completely different.

Release me,

you jerk.

Did you even consider the consequences of your actions?

Offending me means making an enemy of the Wind Lord.

You'll be annihilated.

Is that so?

In that case,

summon the Wind Lord

you mentioned.

I have some questions for her.

Who is it that wants to see me?

[Wind Lord, one of the Four Sacred Deities]

Yan Qiaoqiao.

How come she is...

Master,

this person is incredibly audacious

and disrespectful.

You should teach him a proper lesson.

Pathetic!

It's truly disgraceful

to be so thoroughly defeated by a human

who trespassed into the Ancient Tower.

Are you the Wind Lord?

Was it you

who arrogantly demanded

to see me earlier?

Since you are the Wind Lord,

you must know

the location of Penglai in the Ancient Tower.

So you are here to look for Penglai.

That's right.

As long as you tell me

where Penglai is,

I'll leave immediately.

You want to go there?

I can give you a ride.

That's not necessary.

Just give me the approximate direction,

and I...

This is not for you to decide.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

It's just

that all my Guardian Primordial Spirits are frozen,

and I can't feel my feet anymore.

You should just give up,

or you'll end up dead too.

No,

there's no way

I'd give up here.

I mustn't quit halfway.

Maybe...

Maybe the cave is right up ahead.

Cao Yanbing.

Cao Yanbing,

wake up.

Cao Yanbing,

wake up.

Please don't scare me.

Cao Yanbing.

Cao Yanbing.

Cao Yanbing.

Cao Yanbing.

Cao Yanbing.

Cao Yanbing.

You're too easy to fool.

There was never any cave.

But thank you

for playing along

in this survival act.

I enjoyed it,

but too bad,

it looks like this game

is coming to an end.

How come you're not completely frozen?

Don't underestimate me.

I have Primordial Spirit Power too.

Now, tell me

who you are,

and why you are pretending to be Xia Ling.

When did you start to realize

that I'm not the real Xia Ling?

Very early on,

back when you told me

to leave you alone

and go on ahead by myself.

Don't worry about me.

Just go on without me.

When I heard those words,

I immediately sensed something was off.

I know Xia Ling too well.

In such a situation,

she would likely call for Li Xuanyuan

or say something

like "Cao Yanbing, I believe in you,

you can do it."

But she would never tell me

to go on alone

and to stay alive.

So,

if you're going to deceive someone,

you should at least do your homework

and not be overconfident

in your acting.

Now, tell me,

where is Xia Ling?

So you sacrificed

your Guardian Primordial Spirit

to help me stage this act

all for that little girl.

Interesting.

Quite interesting indeed.

But it's a pity that it's too late.

From the moment you arrived here,

it was already destined

that you would die here.

Are you by any chance...

[Snow Lord] I am the ruler

[One of the Four Sacred Deities] of this territory,

the Lord of the Kingdom of Snow.

And you

will soon turn into an ice block,

just like her.

Xia Ling.

It's been ten years,

Moon Lord.

I hope you've been well.

It's you.

♪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♪