01x18 - Episode 18

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♪ Your silhouette in the twilight's glow ♪

♪ Awakens like snow, delicate and cold ♪

♪ Within your gaze,

countless destinies intertwine ♪

♪ A lifetime, a world of illusion

of just one person ♪

♪ As moonlight shimmers ♪

♪ Falling petals rest in my palm,

it's your sacred promise ♪

♪ Cultivating amidst the fleeting time

of this mortal world ♪

♪ To be as one, inseparable,

like a shadow in rhyme ♪

♪ Grant me a lifetime

of enchanting sights ♪

♪ I defy fate, turning it around ♪

♪ Fearless of heavenly decree ♪

♪ It is the courage

that blooms for you, profound ♪

♪ Unafraid of the destined trials ♪

♪ I only wish to make a vow with you ♪

♪ Like our initial encounter

etched deep within my heart ♪

=The Longest Promise=

(Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise=

(Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise=

=Episode 18=

It turns out

Master looks down on his past identity.

But I keep bothering him.

I'm such a fool.

Yan'er.

Master.

Master.

Master.

So you know my identity now.

I thought the Crown Prince

was no longer in this world.

I only wanted to revive him.

That's why I repeatedly bothering 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.

But 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.

But 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,

they clearly have 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.

♪ Time flows by for a single glance ♪

♪ Drained completely

rom foolish infatuation ♪

♪ Blaming the twists and turns of fate ♪

Crown Prince,

I only want to tell you

it's wonderful

that you're still alive.

It truly is.

It's wonderful.

♪ Carving vows upon ♪

♪ The vast expanse

of the boundless world ♪

♪ If destiny is hard to change ♪

♪ Vainly escaping beyond prophecies ♪

♪ Hiding deep feelings ♪

♪ Forbidden love in the eyes of the world ♪

♪ Keeping true hearts untouched ♪

♪ Waiting for the next life to unfold ♪

♪ Carving vows upon ♪

♪ The vast expanse of the boundless world ♪

♪ If destiny is hard to change ♪

♪ Vainly escaping beyond prophecies ♪

♪ Concealing deep feelings ♪

Master, look at that.

There's a fire cloud there.

♪ Keeping true hearts untouched ♪

♪ Waiting for the next life to unfold ♪

(Fire cloud?)

(Why is there a fire cloud

out of a sudden?)

Why is there a fire cloud

out of a sudden?

Could it be

Bai Yan,

it won't be long before

Ying will descend from the mountain.

Chong Ming,

I'm happy with your gift.

Thank you for your efforts.

But I don't like

this embroidered handkerchief.

Burn it.

But this Mingyue Silk

is quite beautiful.

I'll take it and make a cloak out of it.

(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 flesh

from the body

to sever worldly attachment.

Begin.

Arms!

Legs!

Skin!

Flesh!

Tendon!

Bones!

Heart!

Lungs!

Liver!

The Priest has yet

to recover from his injuries.

This kind of t*rture

has already exceeded the limit.

Just let it go.

Priest, just forget it.

Priest, go back and rest.

Keep going.

Keep going!

Gall!

Priest,

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 birds,

and spread the news to the world

that the Priest is Shi Ying,

the Crown Prince.

Why are you bringing the plan forward?

Ying 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.

But if the Priest leaves the priesthood

and returns to the mortal world,

he must go through

the Tribulations of Hell.

He hasn't reached the real state.

Even if he manages

to overcome the ordeal

of the Tribulations of Hell,

his own spiritual power

may not be preserved.

I would never make

such a risky decision.

Since the day Ying

entered Jiuyi Mountain,

I've already begun refining this pill.

The Tribulations of Hell

may be difficult.

But Ying's cultivation is the highest

among all the generations

of Immortal 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's determination may be strong.

But he has a special affection

for Zhu Yan.

So I plan

to spare her life

and take the risk to use her,

to trigger Ying's desire

to leave the priesthood.

But Princess Zhu Yan

is destined to be the Priest's doom.

I

To ensure Ying's safety,

I've placed a deadly curse on Zhu Yan.

As long as she dares

to have any murderous intent

toward Ying,

the curse will bring her to her death.

In short,

the day when Ying 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'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

the High Priest of Grand Preceptor

to take action early.

I've already

started hearing rumors circulating

among the people

that the former Crown Prince

is still alive.

At this time,

he dares to spread the news.

Aren't they afraid

of being accused

of deceiving the Emperor?

How would you know

what the Emperor is thinking?

But if the news

of that person being alive

reaches the Emperor's ears,

that's when things will truly go bad.

It looks like

we shouldn't have trusted

the Ice Clan at all.

If the 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 the 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 Yan?

Don't deny it.

The servants have already told me.

Why did you lure Yan to Nvluo Creek?

Do you know you almost had her

and the Priest k*lled?

You think too highly of my ability.

I was just following orders.

Who gave you 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 the Priest.

But why?

Why are you doing this?

The Priest 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 around

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 fickleness

of the world

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

for the rest of my life.

Xuelu!

Xuelu,

my darling daughter.

I've always known

that you are exceptional.

Consort Qing has informed me

about your betrothal to Prince Shi Yu.

Very good, 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.

You're still able

to 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?

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 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.

He has lost more than half of his blood

and suffered a significant decline

in his abilities.

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 arrived here

until the age of eighteen,

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 already.

No.

I must not slack off.

Master's situation will only become

more and more dangerous.

I must practice diligently.

So

I can be of help the next time

the enemies come.

Or else 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 tried holding

and carrying him on my back.

I've tried everything.

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 what the High Priest said

is true.)

(All the dooms and curses)

(are really lifted.)

Princess.

(Yan,)

(a while ago my sister)

(impersonated my handwriting)

(to lure you to Nvluo Creek.)

(I hope you are 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 disciple Zhu Yan requests

an audience.

The Priest said

no one is allowed to enter.

Then why are they allowed to enter?

The Priest said

only Zhu Yan is not allowed to enter.

You must have heard him wrong.

Why would Master refuse to see me?

Just a few days ago, we even

saw fire cloud together.

Perhaps he's at some barrier

and cannot meet you.

It's all right.

I can go and help you relay the message.

Ying,

you don't have to worry anymore.

The High Priest has told me

that your life doom have 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.

But now, fate has smiled upon you.

Your life doom have 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 the Crimson Clan

may not confess it.

But you share the same affection.

Why won't you leave the priesthood

and return to the mortal world

to be with her?

Leave the priesthood and be together?

No.

Even if I have accumulated

many karmic obstacles in my heart,

I can eliminate them

as long as I adhere to the rules.

The heart of Dao is always present,

but a sincere heart is rare.

Over the 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 priest.

You dare to threaten me

with breaking ties with me.

Do you think

I'll be the one to suffer in the end?

Those who can 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

when everything is well?

Have I done something wrong?

Master,

if you refuse to see me,

(Star Gazing Hall)

I'll keep kneeling.

Master,

I request an audience.

♪ Your silhouette in the twilight's glow ♪

♪ Awakens like snow, delicate and cold ♪

(Star Gazing Hall)

♪ Within your gaze,

countless destinies intertwine ♪

♪ A lifetime, a world of illusion

of just one person ♪

♪ As moonlight shimmers ♪

Master.

Master.

♪ It's your sacred promise ♪

♪ Cultivating amidst the fleeting time

of this mortal world ♪

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 a hurdle.

Now

that you're willing to see me.

Does that mean you've passed the hurdle?

(Yes.)

(I've encountered a hurdle.)

(But that hurdle)

(is you.)

I'm glad you've overcome the hurdle.

Snowy Rosa is blooming again

at this time.

I can go and admire

the flowers together with you.

Didn't you used

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 are the disciple

of the Priest 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 I can 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

the Celestial as*ault

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.

But will you not miss me

after I leave?

Just like how I will think of you.

I'm used to being alone.

But 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.

But 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 Father and Mother

suddenly come?

Could it be

(I'll return home now.)

(Your father and I will draft a letter

for you to take leave.)

(We'll bring you home

in less than half a month.)

They must have found out

about the incident at Nvluo Creek.

Oh, no.

Yan'er, is there any fish soup left?

To be honest,

I'm here to bring my daughter home.

About this matter, my wife

has mentioned this to you before.

I brought the official documents

this time.

Do we, at the Jiuyi Mountain,

are unable to reassure you?

With the Priest's careful guidance,

Yan'er is indeed fortunate.

But 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,

let them take her away this time.

Thank you, Priest

for your guidance to my daughter.

Even after she leaves the mountain,

the Crimson Residence will never forget

the kindness shown by Jiuyi Mountain.

Since that's the case,

we'll arrange for you to leave tomorrow.

Thank you, High Priest.

I shall take my leave.

Ying,

today

is your mother's death anniversary.

Go and visit her.

Yes.

♪ How fateful was our encounter ♪

♪ How tragic, destined by fate's decree ♪

♪ How fragile,

like glass and snow's embrace ♪

♪ Love and hate entwined,

indistinguishable ♪

♪ How prophetic, a single word spoken ♪

♪ How transient,

the rise and fall of destiny ♪

♪ How balanced,

each sip and bite, no debts owed ♪

♪ Tears well in eyes

with jade-like brows ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Securing my path,

thousands of miles long ♪

♪ Never apart from you ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Even if our hearts

and guts are torn apart ♪

♪ Our gazes forever intertwined ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Securing my path,

thousands of miles long ♪

♪ Never apart from your side ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Even if our hearts

and guts are torn apart ♪

♪ Our gazes forever intertwined ♪

♪ How fateful was our encounter ♪

♪ How tragic, destined by fate's decree ♪