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ADAPTED FROM ZHU YAN BY CANG YUE

Your Yaoyi is dead.

Zhu Yan, who looks just like her,

isn't her reincarnation.

She has no feelings for you.

From now on,

they'll travel in pairs

while you'll be all alone.

Stop it.

Stop it!

I don't want to hear that.

I don't want to hear that!

Zhi Yuan,

let's work together.

I'll help you turn Zhu Yan into Yaoyi

and let you enjoy her soft embrace.

You just need to bring me across Biluo Sea

and locate the Sea Emperor.

Xuyao,

even if I do die,

I'll never let you destroy Yunhuang.

Zhi Yuan, stop struggling.

I feast on greed, anger, resentment, and hatred.

I avoid genuine love.

Your beloved is already dead.

Now, there's no one or anything in the world

that can make you reject me.

I'm trying to wake you up here.

I want you to sober up.

We can only achieve a win-win situation

if we work together.

You're right.

You're right.

We should work together.

You bring Yaoyi back

while I locate the Sea Emperor for you.

BASE OF ICE CLAN

RELAY STATION, BANK

ESCORT AGENCY, LIQUOR STORE

JIALAN IMPERIAL CITY

Yan'er, are you all right?

Here. Let's take a break.

- Eat up while it's hot. - Here.

All right.

Waiter, have you heard of it?

What is it?

Crimson Clan had shielded the leader of the rebel gang, Zhi Yuan,

for 200 years.

Before this,

Zhi Yuan staged a rebellion with the Merfolk marine force.

Now, he's the leader of Ice Clan.

I think he's determined to go against Kongsang.

I know, right?

Colluding with Zhi Yuan is a heinous crime.

I heard that the clan leader and his wife took their own lives

to avoid punishment.

They deserved it.

Exactly.

What did you say?

Who took their own lives?

Crimson King and his consort.

If I must say, their clan got it easy.

Only two of them died.

After committing such a crime,

the entire Crimson Clan should've--

Yan'er.

They should've been executed, right?

Yes, that's right.

They're so detestable.

FUNERAL

MEMORIAL TABLET OF CRIMSON KING, MEMORIAL TABLET OF CRIMSON CONSORT

Princess.

Princess.

Please accept my condolences.

Mother.

Wake up.

Mother.

Father.

Please wake up.

- Father. - Princess.

Please accept our condolences.

Crimson King and Consort died because Zhi Yuan…

Even if Zhi Yuan invaded Kongsang,

my parents could've waited for my return.

They could've explained themselves in front of His Majesty.

Why didn't they wait for my return?

Did someone force them to do so?

Did someone force them to take their own lives?

Tell me.

Tell me!

It's because Zhi Yuan…

Zhi Yuan issued a challenge against Kongsang.

He said…

What did he say?

Tell me.

He said he would call off the war

if we handed you to him.

Otherwise,

he would attack Jialan straight

and massacre the cities he conquered.

Xuyao wants to use

Crimson Clan's honor and reputation

to force you to submit to him.

That's right.

The entire Crimson Clan

was subjected to public criticism

because of that.

Crimson King and Consort had no choice,

but to take their own lives

to sever their ties with Zhi Yuan,

appease the people,

and protect the clan.

They were worried

that Zhi Yuan might capture them.

When that happens,

Princess,

you will be restricted and have no freedom.

Mother.

Father.

Mother.

Mother.

Yan'er.

- This isn't your fault. - Mother.

Mother.

Mother.

Mother.

CRIMSON RESIDENCE

Father, Mother,

you can head back first.

Once I'm done with revenge,

I'll console you back at home.

I no longer have parents now.

My parents were worried that I might not get used to life around here

when they built this residence for me.

That's why they decorated it

just like our home.

However, this isn't Extreme Wind City after all.

The trees of Western Huang can't grow here.

My mother and her servants tried to figure out a solution.

In the end, bay leaves,

pine trees,

and ginkgo trees

started growing here.

Now that she's gone,

these trees have withered too.

Their leaves are falling one by one.

These are what my mother left behind for me.

I can't let go

of everything here.

Yan'er.

I think

your mother requested these leaves

to pay you a visit

as she was afraid

you might be heartbroken.

She hopes

that you can continue to live on

just like how the trees of Western Huang

are surviving in this place.

Don't worry.

I won't be defeated.

I still have plenty of things to accomplish.

Yan'er.

I'll come up with a way

to deal with Xuyao as soon as possible.

You haven't slept for some days.

You should rest early.

It's salty.

It's my tear.

I've regained my taste.

Yan'er,

are you all right?

I'm fine.

Maybe I'm just exhausted.

I'll be fine after some rest.

Here.

Yan'er,

promise me.

Don't let your imagination run wild.

Could it be that Xuyao's spell is affecting me?

Is he going to turn me into my great-great-grandmother?

Your Majesty, Prince Shi Ying seeks an audience.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Ying'er.

You're back.

The incident with Crimson King

happened due to my incompetence.

I knew he was a loyal subject.

However, I could only sit idly by as he sacrificed himself.

I…

I can't escape my responsibility.

Your Majesty, please grant me authority over your soldiers.

Zhu Yan and I

shall repel the Ice Clan

and uphold justice for Crimson King and his consort.

Zhi Yuan

is just a Merfolk.

How did he end up

getting involved with the Ice Clan?

The current Zhi Yuan

is no longer the person we knew.

Now, he's just a puppet

under the God of Destruction's control.

What?

The God of Destruction?

Are you referring to--

That's right.

It's the God of Destruction, one of the ancient gods in Yunhuang.

It's the God of Destruction, Xuyao.

Xuyao has no powers,

but he's extremely adept at manipulating people's desires

to turn them into his puppets.

Back then,

he was the one who instigated Emperor Xingzun.

Emperor Xingzun.

Your Majesty,

back then, Xuyao manipulated Emperor Xingzun's obsession

toward Empress Bai Wei.

That's how the situation ended up like this.

So…

we're going against the God of Destruction now?

Our warriors who returned from the frontline said

that he was immortal.

The Ice Clan army he commanded

looked like they were possessed.

They charged forward with no hesitation.

That's the effect of Xuyao's bewitching power

after being enhanced by the two divine rings.

That's how the soldiers of Ice Clan

turn into mindless fighting zombies.

The heavens are going to destroy my Kongsang.

Your Majesty,

that's why Zhu Yan and I

have to retrieve both divine rings

before Xuyao locates the Sea Emperor.

Otherwise,

not only Kongsang,

but the entire Yunhuang

might also be jeopardized.

You're volunteering to go against him.

Aren't you afraid

of going against a god?

If a god gains pleasure from the suffering of all living beings,

he doesn't deserve to be worshiped.

Men have never slain gods before.

If so, I shall be the first.

My son.

You should escape.

If I escape now,

where can all the other beings escape to?

I won't escape.

Xuyao.

CRIMSON RESIDENCE

CRIMSON RESIDENCE

Your Highness.

Young lady has headed to the top of White Tower.

She said she'd wait for you there.

The top of White Tower? Why?

Maybe she has something to tell you.

Yan'er.

Yan'er.

Shi Ying.

You once promised me that you'd marry me.

Does that promise still count?

Of course.

Good.

If so, we should get married right now.

Now,

I no longer have any family members.

Shi Ying.

I want you

to be my only family member for the rest of my life.

All right.

First bow to the heavens

with the stars as witnesses.

The moon waxes and wanes

while the stars reflect eternity.

Second bow to the ancestral hall,

seeking the ancestors' blessings.

Bow to each other.

Gods above,

I, Shi Ying,

am willing to marry Zhu Yan.

I'll love her, protect her,

and support her forever.

Gods above,

I, Zhu Yan,

am willing to marry Shi Ying.

I'll respect him, love him,

and never leave his side.

You don't usually drink,

but you should at least

drink during such an occasion.

Of course.

Yan'er, look.

Those are Gong and Shang Stars.

These two stars

are reflected in our cups.

Looks like these two stars are the guests

God has invited to our wedding.

I have no regrets now.

Yan'er.

I'm sorry.

I couldn't fulfill

the wish you made in Extreme Wind City.

I couldn't provide you with a lively wedding.

Initially, I thought

my friends and family members

would join us

as we celebrated our wedding.

However,

I'm already lucky enough to hold your hands

in such a chaotic world.

Once the crisis in Kongsang is averted,

I'll definitely hold another wedding ceremony

that you like.

The starry sky

is watching over us.

It's as if we've returned

to the lakeside of Starry Lake.

This is

the happiest night of my life.

We can't afford to let more innocent people die.

If he desires me,

I shall go to him.

I'll find a way to defeat him completely.

Since we've promised

to grow old together,

I'll definitely return to your side.

When I was young,

I always wanted to wear

the grand red robe of my clan.

It looked gorgeous.

You guys always smiled

and patted my head,

saying that the robe could only be worn by a female clan chief.

You guys said you wanted me to wear it for you guys

in a few more years.

Father.

Mother.

Are you seeing this from heaven?

Lately, the past memories

between great-great-grandmother and Zhi Yuan

have been appearing in my mind frequently.

I'm actually very scared.

I'm scared

that I might turn into another person

because of that magic spell.

However, that won't happen.

Father and Mother,

it's because I'm Yan'er, the daughter you love.

I'm sure you guys are watching over me in heaven.

I'll definitely avenge you.

Please bless me

so that I can find a way to defeat Xuyao.

I won't lose myself

because I have you with me.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, I finally found you.

His Majesty's condition suddenly deteriorated yesterday.

The imperial physicians couldn't do anything about it.

I'm afraid…

Your Highness, please head back and take a look.

Your Highness, please return to the palace.

Shi Yu.

I…

can't live for long.

I'll leave the kingdom of Kongsang

to you now.

Father.

Don't leave us.

Father.

Ying'er.

You're here.

I know

that one of the two most important people

in your life

died while harboring a grudge

because of me.

As for the other person,

I couldn't protect her

or her clan.

You…

Do you hate me,

Ying'er?

I've let you down

all this while.

I don't expect you

to forgive me.

However, as your father,

I'm begging you.

Please look after Shi Yu.

Please protect Kongsang

and its people.

Don't let

the Menghua Dynasty

be eradicated.

Shi Yu.

As an emperor

or as your father,

I was a failure.

I…

I've let you two down.

You two

must look after

each other.

Father,

I'll definitely keep my promise.

Don't worry,

Father.

Father.

Father.

Father.

Father.

The Menghua Dynasty will fall eventually.

I'll lay waste to the corrupted Jialan

and rebuild Yunhuang.

HEGUANG GATE

I'll take over the world

and I want her to turn into my Yaoyi.

Facing the Ice Clan army

which was resistant

to pain and death,

the soldiers of Kongsang still fought on valiantly.

Although they tried their best,

they were already exhausted.

Moreover, those were just their vanguards.

More of their soldiers

are on their way here.

Tracing back to its roots,

it's all because of Xuyao's growing power.

However,

our priority now

is to resolve the Jialan siege.

We can make other plans after that.

- Yes. - Yes.

Is there anything we can do to help?

I brought some help.

Jiuyi Mountain

will contribute to the cause

when the world is in chaos.

Good.

Qing Gang,

Bai Xuelu,

you two shall be the commander and vice-commander of this battle.

You will lead the entire army

and provide reinforcements.

- Yes. - Yes.

Lan Xiqiao, Zi Yaoguang,

Zi Qianqian, and Xuan Shuang.

- Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness.

Each of you will lead an army

to battle the Ice Clan army.

Defend your ground.

Do not let them enter the city.

- Yes. - Yes.

Four Grand Marshals,

please lead

your divine officials in the battle.

If you encounter any strong opponents,

use the smoke signal.

- Yes. - Yes.

Our nation is on the brink of destruction.

I shall entrust Kongsang's safety

to you all.

- We shall defend the nation with our lives - We shall defend the nation with our lives

- and repay the nation. - and repay the nation.

Chi Yuan.

Yaoyi?

It's you.

Shi Ying, have you figured out any solutions?

I've been thinking all this while.

No matter how strong the two divine rings are,

they were forged by Emperor Xingzun.

Qiyao was created by Emperor Xingzun as well.

We could try fighting fire with fire.

It's worth a shot.

Since when did you turn into Yaoyi?

The day I returned to Ye City,

I saw the bodies of Crimson King and his consort.

I was filled with anguish and despair.

I began to hate my identity

as Zhu Yan.

Zhu Yan is conceited.

In reality, she can't achieve anything.

She only drags her parents down.

I think that's the reason

the curse in my body was activated.

If that's the case,

you should hate me.

They died because of me.

Naturally, I would hate you

if I was Zhu Yan.

But now,

I'm Yaoyi.

Although I can't forgive you

for what you've done to Kongsang,

if you can stop what you're doing

and turn over a new leaf…

You're using the same trick again.

My magic spell didn't work at all.

You're still Zhu Yan.

You came to me

so that you could trick me

into achieving your goal.

You're not Yaoyi.

So?

Am I right?

How did it go?

I sensed the power

of Heavenly Divine Ring just now.

However, there was a stronger power

fighting for the ring too.

I think Xuyao activated

the Heavenly Divine Ring's chant.

And then?

I tried my best to resist it,

but I was no match for him.

However,

Xuyao had to use more energy

to control Heavenly Divine Ring.

I think he can't use his power,

which was enhanced by both rings,

to bewitch the soldiers for now.

Darned Shi Ying.

How dare he summon Heavenly Divine Ring?

Now, I've lost control over my army.

He has the Emperor's blood.

He was the original successor of the ring.

You're still speaking up for him?

I knew you were lying to me.