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 24]

Penglai

has finally appeared.

Fengzha.

Qiao.

I miss you so much.

Malevolent Beings?

These appear

to be high-level Malevolent Beings,

which aren't easy to deal with.

Everyone, be careful.

Xuanma,

thank you for your hard work.

I'll take it from here.

Are you really going to attack me?

You could come up and talk to me.

Huangfu Longdou,

what exactly do you want to do?

Earlier in the Moon Palace,

my former subordinate already told you

that I need your Divine Warrior's Physique

to place the Soul-Locks

and unlock this altar

to obtain the power inside.

In your dreams.

Why should I help you?

There's no need to be so hostile towards me.

I've been helping you

all this time even until now.

I don't need your help

with those matters.

I can manage on my own.

You act like

a sophisticated villain all the time,

but in the end, you're just using

my friends' lives to threaten me.

It seems

you really have a deep misunderstanding of me.

No rush.

If you still don't want to help me,

that's fine.

Why don't you go inside the hall

and take a look first?

Maybe

you'll change your mind.

Mom.

Is that you?

It really is you.

Xiao was once

my best subordinate.

Her current plight

pains me

deeply.

You're the one who led her to this fate.

Xiao was already struck

by the Moon Lord's Black Death Light

before she turned into stone.

The reason she has become

a Malevolent Being now

is that the more powerful and diligent

a Spiritual Guardian is,

the more likely they are to become

a Malevolent Being after death.

No,

that can't be true.

You must be lying.

This is absolutely ridiculous.

As ridiculous as it sounds,

this is the truth.

The Border Domain insists that Spiritual Guardians

eliminate Malevolent Beings,

yet it never mentions

that once we die

and our Primordial Spirit Power dissipates,

our bodies will be eroded

by the fiend energy of the Malevolent Beings we've killed.

Those like your mother,

who have slain countless Malevolent Beings,

will inevitably become Malevolent Beings.

Mom.

What's the point of years spent battling Malevolent Beings

and upholding the peace

and justice I believe in?

This is why I rebelled

back then

and why I'm seeking

the divine power of Penglai now.

I want to use this power

to attack the Border Domain

and change everything.

I don't want to have to kill Malevolent Beings

while I'm alive

and then become

a Malevolent Being myself after death,

only to be slain by my friends.

I also don't want to see

other Spiritual Guardians

face the same tragic situation you're facing now,

where they have to kill

their loved ones with their own hands.

What did you just say?

Kill their loved ones?

Isn't that the case?

Mom,

don't you recognize me?

It's me!

Please wake up.

You're the one who needs to wake up.

When someone becomes a Malevolent Being,

they lose all sense of self.

If you don't kill her,

she'll kill you.

Cao Yanbing,

assist me in acquiring the divine power,

and we'll change the Spiritual Crossroads together.

She's my mother.

I will never kill her,

and I certainly won't help you.

Mom,

can't you just go a little easier on me?

Sure.

Why don't you go out on the street

and ask those Malevolent Beings

to go easy on you?

But you're my mom,

not a Malevolent Being.

Come on, let's continue.

Again.

Not bad, you little rascal.

Anyway,

happy birthday.

From now on, I'll protect you.

There has to be another way.

There must be.

I promised my mom

I'd protect her, even if it kills me.

Then go ahead and die.

Don't listen to Huangfu Longdou's nonsense.

Since justice ultimately leads to evil,

and Spiritual Guardians

will inevitably become Malevolent Beings,

you might as well

join me now.

In this world, good and evil

should be determined by the strong.

Let's reclaim

my power together

and become the ultimate rulers,

turning what they call "evil"

into justice.

By becoming you,

will I no longer

need to kill my mom?

Of course.

As long as I regain my power,

I can control all the Malevolent Beings in the world,

and she will stand

by your side forever.

Okay,

I'll give you

my all.

It feels great

to use the body freely.

You must be Huangfu Longdou,

the one who injured Celestial Fox,

stole the Soul-Locks,

and tried to take my power.

Are you planning to hand over

the Four Lords' Soul-Locks while you're alive,

or after you're dead?

He's come out.

No, wait.

He's being controlled by the demonic form.

The world, from the boundless heavens

to the primal chaos,

will soon be under my rule.

Hell will be reopened

today.

This divine pearl is an ancient artifact.

Please

handle it carefully.

What's going on?

What is this?

This pearl is an ancient divine artifact

that can control anyone to serve me.

From now on,

you will only obey my commands

and become my ultimate weapon

for attacking the Border Domain.

Devious human,

did you have this all planned out

and were you just waiting for the moment

I recovered my power?

Indeed.

I've been waiting

for this moment for ten years.

So you already knew

that the power hidden in Penglai

belongs to me.

But isn't the Celestial Fox...

I anticipated her betrayal long ago.

The talk about using the Four Lords' Soul-Locks

to fuse into the Soul Key

was just to deceive her.

The real purpose

of Cao Yanbing's Divine Warrior's Physique

is to merge with your residual energy,

transform into a demonic form, and reclaim the power.

Only then can I control you.

No wonder you wanted Cao Yanbing

to kill his mother.

You did it on purpose,

knowing he lacked the resolve.

You got it right.

If I hadn't done this,

how else would he

have chosen you so early?

Huangfu Longdou.

Mission accomplished.

It's time to test

my new combat power.

Heed my commands.

It's Cao Yanbing's mom.

Kill her!

Happy birthday.

From now on, I'll protect you.

[Cao Yanbing, Cao Xuanliang]

You little rascal.

Mom?

Am I dead?

You are still alive.

I'm still alive?

So was I dreaming earlier,

or am I having illusions?

This is not a dream.

It is a Protective Domain created

using the Bloodline Forbidden Technique

of the Tang Family.

Protective Domain?

Back then,

when I learned

that I would likely become a Malevolent Being after death

due to the countless Malevolent Beings I had killed,

I was shocked

and enraged.

But what worried me more

was that if I turned into a Malevolent Being

after my death,

and encountered you or Liang,

I might harm you.

So I used my own blood

to create this domain.

As long as my body

comes into contact with your blood,

this domain will activate instantly

and temporarily protect your Primordial Spirits.

So,

Mom, you're truly dead,

aren't you?

It seems this is a spiritual space secret technique

created by the Tang Family.

It will only prolong Cao Yanbing's life

for a short while

and won't change anything.

Mom,

I really can't understand.

We worked so hard

to protect this place,

and in the end,

why must we become Malevolent Beings?

I came to save you,

so why does it end up

with me having to kill you?

Is this world

really so unreasonable?

I just don't get it.

The reason

I left a trace

of my consciousness here

is to tell you

that even if, in the end,

you have to kill

me as a Malevolent Being,

you haven't done anything wrong.

So don't blame yourselves for it.

As for the confusion

about the ways and answers of this world,

it's something

we must find and uphold ourselves.

That's why I entered

the Luhua Ancient Tower.

No,

that was because Huangfu Longdou deceived you.

He manipulated you.

I wasn't deceived,

you know.

Before entering the Ancient Tower,

I suspected

Huangfu Longdou might have some hidden agenda.

But I also investigated the legend

of the divine power of Penglai,

and it does exist.

This means

there's still a chance

to purify the Malevolent Beings.

Even if the legend

isn't entirely true,

I was willing to take the risk

for that possibility.

So no matter the outcome,

I have no regrets.

No matter what the outcome is,

you have no regrets?

You little rascal,

both you and I possess power

far beyond that of ordinary people.

But true strength

isn't just about the power itself.

It's about how you use

that power.

You need to understand why you fight.

I followed

my own will

and gave my all

to what I thought was right.

So how could I regret that?

A strong heart can shatter stone,

and a fierce spirit can vanquish demons.

Exactly.

So, what about you?

What are you fighting for?

Mom.

Time is running out.

Follow your heart

and act accordingly.

Can't handle a little hardship?

Do you still want to be

a Spiritual Guardian?

What does it mean to be strong?

It means being able

to bear the consequences of being let down

or betrayed,

and still hold onto your true self

even in anger and resentment.

That's true strength.

When you get anxious,

you can't think straight,

and your movements become less precise.

Of course, the lock won't open.

When you're calm enough

to hear your own heartbeat,

no lock

can hold you back.

But

instead of protecting me,

I hope you can

protect Liang

and Rakshasa Street.

I will.

Mom.

So you're here.

Cao Yanbing,

Huangfu Longdou

actually dared to plot against us.

Let's use this opportunity

to go back together

and deal with him.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Even now,

you're still hesitating?

Don't be foolish.

Once this Protective Domain disappears,

both of us will fall

into Huangfu Longdou's hands.

This isn't the outcome

you want, is it?

You are right.

Great.

You've finally come around.

I have come around indeed.

But what I'm contemplating now

is how to take you down

so you can no longer wreak havoc.

If you disappear,

Huangfu Longdou's plan

will inevitably be thwarted.

Cao Yanbing,

what can

an inexperienced mortal

like you

achieve?

You were never my equal.

Now that I've retrieved my heart

and all my power is restored,

you think you can defeat me

with just yourself

and your Guardian Primordial Spirits?

While I can't defeat you,

Old Geezer,

I am capable of ending my own life.

What did you say?

Don't forget.

You're currently using my body.

Your heart

is beating in my chest,

and your power

is flowing through my veins.

So, what if

I destroy

this body of mine?

Do you think destroying the body

will kill me?

That's just your assumption.

I'll tell you this.

I might not be obliterated,

but you

will definitely die.

I'm aware that I'm going to die,

but what if I can take you down with me?

Is it worth

sacrificing your life

for just a slim chance?

I can accept defeat,

but you

are not allowed to win.

Fine.

Cao Yanbing,

you're not afraid of dying, huh?

But are you afraid of becoming a Malevolent Being?

A hero who saved the world,

only to end up as something

people want to kill?

Are you willing to accept that?

Will the ignorant and weak people

you sacrificed yourself to protect

even understand,

remember, or appreciate you?

Old Geezer,

becoming a hero

was never my goal.

I sought power

and fought with all my might,

always

for one reason:

to protect.

Initially,

it was to protect

this street,

my family,

and friends.

Yanbing.

[Rakshasa Street] It is under my control.

Sorry,

I overslept this morning.

It seems I got here just in time.

I'll help.

And now,

I need to protect more people

and more places.

If you're going to fight,

I can help out.

If

you want to rescue your sister from the Ancient Tower,

all three of us can help.

It's a deal.

It's a deal.

This is what I believe,

my reasoning,

and my answer.

All generals, heed my command.

No.

The duty of the Guardian Primordial Spirits

is to protect their master.

Hurting the master

would lead to their own destruction.

They wouldn't be foolish enough to do that.

Those are regular Guardian Primordial Spirits,

but my generals

are not just Guardian Primordial Spirits,

they are also warriors.

For all my warriors,

when commanded,

none dare to disobey.

You cannot do this.

You can't!

Listen.

This is Rakshasa Street,

and I

am in charge here!

- Cao Yanbing. - Cao Yanbing.

Cao Yanbing.

Mom,

I'm about to become a Malevolent Being too.

You little rascal,

you did the right thing.

I'm proud of you.

Cao Yanbing,

how can you destroy

my ten years of careful planning

with such a senseless act

of self-sacrifice?

I will make sure you are completely obliterated.

Generals.

Seven Guardian Primordial Spirits?

This reckless approach

actually activated

the latent Primordial Spirit Power within you,

producing more Guardian Primordial Spirits

and saving your life.

Well, Cao Yanbing,

you are indeed interesting.

Live well,

for our story

starts

today.

Let's go.

Forget it.

Since Master has fallen,

I might as well keep following the strong.

[Tiangang Hall]

Chengfeng.

Did you fail?

I failed at the final stage.

But you don't seem

particularly disappointed.

Because I discovered something

even more interesting,

not only did Cao Yanbing eliminate the demonic form,

but he also activated

all the Guardian Primordial Spirits within him.

He has such a talent?

He's so crazy yet so strong.

It's really exciting.

If what you say is true,

he will undoubtedly

be a very interesting opponent

in the future,

and the dynamics of Spiritual Crossroads

will certainly change because of him.

Isn't this wonderful?

Soon,

it won't be just me causing headaches

for those old-timers

from the Border Domain.

Cao Yanbing,

I look forward

to seeing what your future holds.

♪Listen to the heartworm of desire gnawing away at thoughts♪

♪Behold the giant's world♪

♪Quaking and slowly tilting♪

♪We stride through thick smoke♪

The journey to the Luhua Ancient Tower has finally come to an end.

Xia Ling later found the Sea of Yuanhuang Flowers

in the Voidwood

and was reunited with her father.

As for Beiluo,

he will continue searching

for a way to heal

Shui's shattered Primordial Spirit.

As for myself,

I will advance

with Mom's unfulfilled aspirations

and the mysteries

and secrets

of the Spiritual Crossroads.

♪Crimson blooms with fervent grace♪

♪For a fresh and radiant tomorrow♪

♪I'll never fail♪

This world

is not as simple

as it appears.

Some are born to rule,

while others fall into a life of crime.

But if the path you tread

isn't your own choice,

the journey's end

is anyone's guess.

You might not know

where you'll end up

or who you'll encounter.

As for me, I've embarked

on the path I've chosen.

♪Facing the darkest abyss♪

♪Daring to leap forward♪

♪I will never surrender♪

♪The fire blazes fiercely♪

♪Let nightmares and dark nights be erased♪

♪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♪