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ADAPTED FROM ZHU YAN BY CANG YUE

It turns out

Master looks down on his past identity.

But I keep bothering him.

I'm really foolish.

Yan'er.

Master…

Master.

Master.

So you know my identity now.

I thought Crown Prince was no longer in this world,

so I wanted to revive him.

That's why I repeatedly bother you.

Master.

Was I annoying back then?

How could I find you annoying?

Yan'er.

It was an act of kindness

giving the flower to you in Jialan.

However, when the nation criticized and insulted him,

you believed in him, cherished him,

and went through great suffering

to bring him back to life.

You even risked your own life.

And now, you repeatedly

put yourself in danger and endure torment to protect me.

How could I blame you?

I kept my past identity hidden from you

because the past was too unbearable.

I didn't want to look back.

Also,

I don't want you to suffer

for my sake anymore.

I was too arrogant.

I thought

by severing your fixations,

everything would end.

However, I didn't expect

it would push you

toward a deeper state of agony.

Yan'er, forgive me.

It's my fault.

No, it's not.

It was my fault.

I was obsessed with my own attachment

and never considered your feelings.

You never mentioned the past

and not leaving a single trace behind.

For a person

to go to such lengths,

he clearly has been deeply hurt.

Even if you've mastered

the most powerful techniques in the world,

they can't heal past wounds.

Master, I'm sorry.

I…

I don't know how to console you.

Yan'er.

Meeting you in this lifetime

is my greatest consolation.

Is this the technique you used for the sacrificial rites back then?

What do you want to say to him?

He once gave me

a blooming Snowy Rosa that never wilts.

I've always wanted

to repay him for that kindness.

Crown Prince.

I only want to tell you

it's wonderful

that you're still alive.

It truly

is wonderful.

Master, look at that.

There's a fire cloud there.

Fire cloud?

Why is there a fire cloud all of a sudden?

Why is there a fire cloud all of a sudden?

Could it be…

Bai Yan,

it won't be long

before Ying'er descends from the mountain.

Chong Ming,

I'm very satisfied with your gift.

Thank you for your effort.

But I don't like

this embroidered handkerchief.

Burn it.

But this Mingyue Silk is quite nice.

I'll bring it back and have it tailored as a cloak.

It's wonderful

that you're still alive.

Could it be

that I've fallen for Yan'er?

In the presence of the gods,

I, Shi Ying's mortal desires, have been awakened.

I acknowledge my mistakes

and willingly accept the punishment for my impure thoughts.

The Enlightenment and Wisdom Sword

can strip and separate my flesh from the body

to sever worldly attachment.

Begin.

Arms.

Legs.

Skin.

Flesh.

Tendons.

Bones.

Heart.

Lungs.

Liver.

Preceptor has yet to recover from his injuries.

This kind of torture

has already exceeded the limit.

Let's forget about it.

Preceptor, just forget it.

Preceptor, go back and rest.

Keep going.

Keep going!

Gall.

Preceptor,

you should head back to Cultivating Hall and rest.

No need.

I still need to reflect upon my actions.

Tomorrow at this time,

I'll wait for all of you here.

Deliver my order.

Release the Azure Bird

and spread the news to the world

that the Preceptor is Shi Ying, the Crown Prince.

Why are you bringing the plan forward?

Ying'er failed in his ascension

just to save Zhu Yan.

I don't know when

there will be another chance for him to reach the real state.

Nowadays, the world is full of crises

and the situation is getting more tense.

It's the perfect time for him to emerge.

I can't wait any longer.

However,

if Preceptor leaves his position and returns to the mortal world,

he must go through Tribulations of Hell.

He hasn't reached the real state.

Even if he manages to overcome the ordeal of Tribulations of Hell,

his own spiritual power may not be preserved.

I would never

make such a risky decision.

Since the day Ying'er entered Jiuyi Mountain,

I've already begun refining this pill.

Tribulations of Hell may be difficult,

but Ying'er's cultivation is the highest

among all the generations of divine officials.

When the time comes,

as long as his true essence is intact,

with my years of spiritual cultivation

and by administering this pill to him,

the injuries to his body

and the damage to his spiritual power

can quickly recover.

However,

there's one thing I don't understand.

Why didn't you punish Zhu Yan?

Ying'er's determination may be strong,

but he has a special affection for Zhu Yan.

That's why I plan

to spare her life

and take the risk to use her

to trigger Ying'er's desire to leave his current position.

However,

Princess Zhu Yan is destined to be Preceptor's doom.

I…

To ensure Ying'er's safety,

I've placed a deadly curse on Zhu Yan.

As long as she dares to have

any murderous intent toward Ying'er,

the curse will bring her to her death.

In short,

the day when Ying'er returns

to Jialan is not far away.

However, in addition to this curse,

I still need one more person.

Someone who can always stay by Ying'er's side to provide guidance

so that Zhu Yan, this chess piece,

can be used to the fullest.

Do you know

the assassination attempt didn't succeed?

Instead, it prompted Grand Preceptor

to take action early.

I've already started hearing rumors circulating among the people

that the former Crown Prince is still alive.

He dares to spread the news

at this time?

Isn't he afraid

of being accused of deceiving the Emperor?

How would you know what the Emperor is thinking?

If the news of that person being alive

reaches the Emperor's ears,

that's when things will truly go bad.

It seems that

we shouldn't have trusted Ice Clan at all.

If Ice Clan

truly intended to cooperate with us

and wanted the assassination to succeed in one go,

they would have sent all ten sorcerers

instead of just three.

Sure enough, we're not of one mind.

Now, we can only gather and unite various forces quickly.

We can't delay the marriage alliance with White Clan any longer.

Even if we have to,

I absolutely won't choose

that weak and clumsy Bai Xueying.

Princess Xuelu has arrived.

Greetings, Your Highness.

You did a good job with the task

I assigned you last time.

I've always been fair

when it comes to rewards and punishment.

Now,

it's time for me to fulfill my promise to you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

It's an honor for me

to serve you.

I don't need any reward.

Bai Xuelu,

do you think

I gained power in the imperial harem

all these years for nothing?

Listen.

I know what's on your mind.

Don't pretend to be sick and confuse me

and don't have any other thoughts.

Understand?

I wouldn't dare.

When you're engaged to Shi Yu,

I'll immediately request the Emperor

to appoint him as the Crown Prince.

By then, it will be a done deal.

No one else will be able to create trouble.

Why are you still hesitating?

Could it be

that you have any other choice?

Thank you for your reward, Your Highness.

I shall wait for your good news.

Princess.

Princess Zhu Yan sent an urgent letter.

Please tell Prince Shi Yu

that I can't meet him tonight.

Come inside if you have something to say.

Don't stand at the door. Others will laugh if they hear you.

Was it you

who tampered with the letters I wrote to Zhu Yan?

Don't deny it.

The servants have already told me.

Why did you lure Zhu Yan to Nvluo Creek?

Did you know you almost had her and Preceptor killed?

You think too highly of my ability.

I was just following orders.

Who gave you the orders?

Whose command are you following?

Why should I tell you?

I have received the rewards for it.

Also,

stop meeting Prince Shi Yu in private in the future

because he's my future husband.

It was Consort Qing.

She's going after Preceptor.

But why?

Why are you doing this?

Preceptor is our master

and Consort Qing bears no grudges against him.

It's because you're the legitimate daughter

that you're so naive.

It's because you don't need to care about what's happening around you.

Xuelu,

why can't you let go of your background?

Actually, no one will look at you strangely.

You can't even tell a person's emotions

and changes in the world.

You can never understand the mistreatment I've endured.

Your noble birth

has already taken care of all the dark side for you.

So even if you've experienced some grievances,

they are just minor issues that simply go away with the wind.

How about me?

Since I was born,

I've seen through the world's fickleness and the scheming hearts of human beings.

Everything I have now is what I've fought for myself.

If I take one wrong step,

I won't be able to hold my head up in this lifetime.

Xuelu.

Xuelu,

my darling daughter.

I've always known

that you're exceptional.

Consort Qing has informed me

about your betrothal to Prince Shi Yu.

Very good indeed.

Father,

you've always known

that Prince Shi Yu and I have been…

Xueying,

how can you be so insensible?

What you and Prince Shi Yu have is just puppy love.

When it comes to marriage,

it should be decided by parents

and matchmakers.

Besides, Prince Shi Yu is going to ascend the throne.

He needs a wise and capable empress to assist him.

Look at your sister.

She's dignified and virtuous,

embodying the qualities of an empress…

That's enough, Father. Please stop it.

All right.

I'll go to the kitchen right away

and prepare

a bowl of premium bird's nest for you.

I'm not fighting over Prince Shi Yu with you.

I only desire the position of the Empress.

You're the legitimate daughter,

yet you can feel Father's heartlessness.

If I were in your place today,

what would become of me?

So I can only fight for it.

Shi Yu,

are you really

going to marry someone else?

MY PROMISE TO XUEYING IS DEEPLY ROOTED WITHIN

Who would have thought that

the sacred ring of the Menghua Dynasty

isn't in the realm of Kongsang,

but in the ruins

of the fallen Sea Kingdom?

Bai Wei,

even after your death, you still…

Great.

That's great.

You sure are ruthless.

Bai Wei,

one day,

I'll definitely obtain this ring.

You can't stop me.

You can never stop me!

Chong Ming.

Didn't you ask me to come and play chess?

Since Ying'er arrived here,

this is the first time he has suffered such a severe injury.

You'll be responsible

for his daily necessities and meals from now on.

Of course.

His blood loss is over half

and he has lost more than half of his strength.

Fortunately,

the curses

and dooms on him

have vanished as a result.

So the life doom has been lifted?

Life doom?

From the time Ying'er arrived here

until the age of 18,

he has never met any woman.

So why would he be facing life dooms?

Even if there were any,

it has become void because of this incident.

Your Supreme Majesty, keep playing.

I need to check on the medicinal decoction.

Yan'er,

the peach oolong tea you gave me

tastes really good.

Have some tea and rest.

You've been practicing for four hours.

No.

I must not slack off.

Master's situation will only become

more and more dangerous.

I must practice diligently

so that I can be of help

the next time the enemies come.

Otherwise, I'll just be a hindrance

like I was in the Cangwu Abyss.

It's really delicious. Won't you have a cup too?

By the way,

how did you manage to bring him out from the Cangwu Abyss?

I've tried everything, from holding and carrying him on my back.

But he didn't transform?

I find that strange too.

Perhaps it's because he lost too much spiritual power,

causing the spell to lose effect.

It seems that what Grand Preceptor said is true.

All the dooms and curses

are really lifted.

Princess.

Zhu Yan,

my sister impersonated my handwriting a while ago

to lure you to Nvluo Creek.

I hope you're safe.

My sister's intentions are far beyond ours.

We must be cautious

in our future correspondence.

Indeed, it was her.

No, I must go and tell Master now.

What's the matter?

I'll go with you.

STAR-GAZING HALL

Kindly announce that Zhu Yan requests an audience.

Preceptor said no one is allowed to enter.

Then why are they allowed to enter?

Preceptor said

only Zhu Yan is not allowed to enter.

You must have heard him wrong.

Why would he refuse to see me?

Just a few days ago, we even saw a fire cloud together.

Perhaps he's at some ordeal and can't meet you.

It's all right. I'll help you relay the message.

Xiaoyingzi, you don't have to worry anymore.

Grand Preceptor has told me that your life doom has been lifted,

just like the curse I placed on you.

When you were on the verge of death,

it has been lifted.

Shi Ying.

I've accompanied you on this mountain for years

and often lamented your loneliness.

You possess great cultivation,

but you have a still heart without any desires.

The only one who brought a smile to your face

is your cursed lady.

Now, fate has smiled upon you.

Your life doom has been lifted.

Have you thought of anything else?

Since I have chosen this path,

I should cut off

all worldly attachments.

No.

This is not your destiny.

You and the princess of Crimson Clan may not confess it,

but you share the same affection.

Why won't you leave your post

and return to the mortal world

to be with her?

Leave my post and be with her?

No.

Even if I have accumulated

many karmic obstacles in my heart,

I can eliminate them

as long as I adhere to the rules.

Your mind may adhere to rules, but true sincerity is hard to come by.

Over thousands of years,

I've seen many people like you

who end up with regrets.

I don't want you to have regrets.

If you utter such blasphemous words again,

don't appear before me anymore.

What…

What did you say?

Open your eyes.

Look into my eyes and say that again.

The one who reaches the real state can control heaven and earth

and grasp the Yin and Yang…

Fine, you stubborn little divine official.

You dare to threaten me with breaking ties with me.

Do you think I'll be the one to suffer in the end?

Control heaven and earth,

grasp the Yin and Yang, rearrange the stars and the moon…

You…

You're beyond saving.

The one who reaches the real state can control heaven and earth.

You're really beyond saving. Do you hear me?

Rearrange the stars and the moon, reshape heaven and earth.

The one who reaches the real state can control heaven and earth,

grasp the Yin and Yang,

rearrange the stars and the moon,

reshape heaven and earth.

The one who reaches the real state can control heaven and earth…

Master.

Why won't you see me for no reason?

Have I done anything wrong?

Master,

if you refuse to see me,

I'll keep kneeling.

Master.

I request an audience.

STAR-GAZING HALL

STAR-GAZING HALL

Master.

Master.

Master.

Why won't you see me?

Master.

Zhu Yan.

Come in.

Master.

Master, you're finally willing to see me.

I've been worried about you.

I've recovered from my injuries,

so you don't need to worry.

About the incident at Nvluo Creek,

I fell for Bai Xuelu's trick

because she tampered with Xueying's letter.

I understand now.

This isn't your fault.

Master,

why did you refuse to see me?

Chong Ming said

you were overcoming an ordeal.

Now that you're willing to see me,

does that mean you've passed the ordeal?

Yes.

I've encountered an ordeal,

but that ordeal

is you.

I'm glad you've overcome the ordeal.

Snowy Rosa is blooming again at this time.

I can go

and admire the flowers together with you.

Didn't you use

to love Snowy Rosa the most?

I asked you to come in

to express my gratitude formally.

Master,

why are you suddenly so polite?

The skills you have learned

are within you

and they will accompany you for life.

You must always remember

that you're the disciple

of the Preceptor of Jiuyi Mountain.

When dealing with any situation,

you shouldn't be arrogant with your skills

or excessively suppress your emotions.

You're straightforward

and you tend to act impulsively.

You must learn self-control

and not act recklessly.

Only then can I put my mind at ease.

Master, can you please clarify

what you want to say?

Now that you've completed your training,

you can leave the mountain

and never come back.

Master,

did I do

anything wrong?

You didn't do anything wrong.

It's just that the time has come.

Every encounter and farewell

has its own timing

and our fate has come to an end.

Why would it end?

Our fate

will never end in this lifetime.

The Crown Prince

whom I admired the most when I was a child

and my most respected master

turned out to be the same person.

It shows there's a hidden fate

that has kept me by your side all along.

In the future, I still want to master

Celestial Assault and Sprawling Roots

to fight against those evil enemies alongside you.

Master,

please stop speaking in riddles with me anymore.

Are you worried that I might be hurt

because there are people who want to harm you?

But I'm not afraid.

Just like back then in Nvluo Creek,

we can

fight together.

It's all your imagination.

But why?

Could it be

because I've acted abruptly?

It's not because of you.

I've made up my mind.

You can leave now.

Will you not miss me

after I leave?

Just like how I'll think of you.

I'm used to being alone.

That was before.

Ever since I ascended the mountain,

we've been cultivating, meditating,

and dining together all the time.

You were no longer alone.

In any case,

I'll never leave you.

It smells so good.

This fish soup smells so good.

It's for you.

I'll accept it then.

Your culinary skills are really good.

Lord Chong Ming.

Lately,

my master has been urging me to leave the mountain.

However, if I really leave,

you won't be able to taste this tasty fish soup anymore.

Your master is a stubborn person.

I've advised him,

but he won't listen.

Look at you.

You have both magical powers

and great cooking skills.

Where else can he find a disciple like you?

That's right. You really know what to say.

So he deserves to suffer alone.

Maybe…

Maybe he'll come to his senses in a couple of days.

Princess,

Crimson King and Queen have arrived.

They're currently waiting for you.

What?

Why did my father and mother suddenly come?

Could it be…

I'll return home now.

Your father and I will draft a written order

and bring you home in less than half a month.

They must have found out about the incident at Nvluo Creek.

This is bad.

Yan'er, is there any fish soup left?

To be honest,

I'm here to bring my daughter home.

As for this matter, my wife has mentioned this to you before.

I brought the official documents this time.

Do we at Jiuyi Mountain

unable to reassure you?

With Preceptor's careful guidance,

Yan'er is indeed fortunate.

However,

our daughter has grown up and should get married.

As parents,

we shouldn't hold her back, right?

Your Supreme Majesty,

Princess Zhu Yan has completed her cultivation in the mountain.

I informed her about the matter of leaving the mountain before.

Since the princess's parents have come personally to take her back,

we shall let them take her away this time.

Thank you, Preceptor, for your guidance to my daughter.

Even after she leaves the mountain,

we will never forget

the kindness shown by Jiuyi Mountain.

Since that's the case,

we'll arrange for you to leave tomorrow.

Thank you, Grand Preceptor.

I shall take my leave.

Ying'er.

Today

is your mother's death anniversary.

You should go and visit her.

Yes.