01x21 - Episode 21

[bunniefuu]

Bao.

Come here, good girl.

How do you know

my name is Bao?

How do I know?

Lansheng

often mentions you

in front of me,

calling you a mischievous little girl.

So, that's how I know.

Lansheng often talks about you too.

He says he has the most elegant

and kind father in the world.

If only my father were here.

Oh, right

Lansheng borrowed the Blood Mirror from me,

saying he'd go with you to find your father.

Did you find anything on this trip?

My father saved me in secret,

but he wouldn't show himself.

Does that mean my father doesn't like me,

so he won't come home

or see me anymore?

No, that's not it.

Good girl,

what father in this world

doesn't love his own child?

Maybe

your father has something more urgent to deal with.

Once he's done,

he'll definitely come back to see you.

My mother said the same thing.

She said

my father is the nicest person in the world

and that

we'll definitely reunite someday.

Yes.

That day will surely come.

The bustle of the Jade Sky Palace is nice,

however,

I think you need some peace too.

This is my secret place.

This tree

has been my companion since childhood, my Worry-Free Tree.

Worry-Free Tree?

It's covered with

so many red ribbons.

Do you have that many worries?

No, they're not worries.

They're joys.

Joys?

Then why call it a Worry-Free Tree?

Well,

whenever something

made me especially happy,

I'd throw a ribbon onto the tree.

That way, I could preserve

that moment of happiness.

Later, when I faced troubles,

I'd walk under this tree,

look at all the happiness hanging on it,

and feel like my current troubles

weren't so bad after all.

Actually, when you think about it,

in life,

is there more sorrow than joy,

or more joy than sorrow?

It depends on what you choose to remember.

True.

In this lifetime,

what we leave behind

depends on what we choose to remember.

Try it.

Lately, I haven't had

anything particularly joyful.

Next time,

when the moment is right,

I'll come here with you to hang a ribbon.

Well,

if you ever feel troubled,

you can hang it there too.

From today on,

the rules of the Worry-Free Tree have changed.

It won't just hold my joys,

it can carry your sorrows too.

I hope my joys

can ease your sorrows.

Whatever's on your mind,

you can share it with me.

Whether it's joy or sadness,

it's easier to carry together

than alone.

It's up there!

Fu Lansheng,

thank you for sharing your joy with me.

I told you, stop saying thank you all the time.

Come on,

let's keep going.

The higher you throw it,

the more your troubles fade.

Here's one for you.

Let's throw it together.

One, two, three!

It's up there!

Oh, by the way,

if you have anything on your mind, any wishes,

you can tell it to the tree.

Once you've said it, you'll feel relieved.

This will be your secret with the tree.

I won't listen.

Feel free to say it!

I hope

to live for myself in the future,

to follow my own heart.

I hope those

who are no longer by my side

and those who still are

can see a new Gao Qiumin

someone they're proud of

and someone I can be proud of too.

I still hope that one day,

I can stand alone with my sword

at the pinnacle of humanity,

fulfilling my unfinished dreams.

Fu Lansheng!

It's so good to have you by my side.

[Phoenix Perch Forest]

Sang Qi once stayed in the East Sea for a time,

but both humans and spirits rejected him.

He was bullied endlessly,

left with no place to call home.

Eventually, he fell into the Dark Abyss,

where he cultivated demonic power,

gaining the trust of the former Demon Lord step by step,

until he struck the deadly blow

and took his place

as the new Lord of the Dark Abyss.

It's said that cultivating demonic power

requires enduring a lot of suffering.

In a place like the Dark Abyss,

you can't survive without power.

How could someone like you possibly understand?

If I had met you earlier,

maybe everything would have been different.

I am the Saintess of the Dark Abyss,

that's how I managed to save you from the Lava.

If I were just a lowly spirit sl*ve,

you wouldn't even know who I am.

Don't stray too far from me.

I already told you,

please don't mess with me, Mr. Xie.

This place is dangerous.

You'd better not lose me here.

Life and death are governed by fate.

Xie Xuechen!

Come here quickly!

The one beside you is a fake!

What are you?

That's what I should ask you.

You forest spirit,

how dare you take my form

and deceive Xie Xuechen?

What a reversal of the truth.

You copy me well enough,

but who's real and who's fake

will be revealed after a fight.

Exactly,

who's real and who's fake

will be revealed after a fight.

You monster

How is this possible?

Disassociation was crafted by Sang Qi himself.

There can't be a second one in this world.

Xie Xuechen,

has she bewitched you?

I am the real one!

You are indeed identical.

You don't trust me?

If you want to play,

count me out.

I told you, I'm the real one

This is a forest spirit.

It's the fruit of the Soul Capturing Bloom.

Its scent

can also cause illusions.

In your illusion,

I am always the one

who loves you deeply?

Your appearances were the same,

but I know

the one being harsh to me now

is the real you.

What do you mean by this?

This item is called String Bonding.

The two connected by it

cannot be more than three zhang apart.

I know what String Bonding is.

I'm asking what you mean by using it?

I was worried

you might accidentally

get separated from me,

or deliberately try to.

Demons may be k*lled, but not humiliated.

Are you treating me like a dog on a leash?

Of course not.

Dogs

are usually leashed by the neck, right?

You

Let's go.

Xuanling!

Xuanling!

You're awake.

I

The miasma in this forest is poisonous.

I gave you an antidote pill,

but during the detox process,

you'll temporarily lose your sight.

Lose my sight?

Are you saving me or punishing me?

Mu Xuanling

I'm sorry.

I've done some things before

that made you upset.

I feel guilty about them,

and I want to make it up to you,

but I don't know where to start.

In the past, I always thought

I carried the burden of the Snow City,

that I had no other choice.

But after meeting you again,

I've come to realize

I'm not just the Lord of the Snow City,

I'm also my own person.

You're the fake Xie Xuechen?

I am the real me.

Was this jade pendant

given to you by Nan Xuyue?

You

He gave you such a precious artifact!

Did he say anything to you?

What does that have to do with you?

What are you doing?

Nothing.

It smells so good.

Are there

a lot of peach blossoms here?

There are some planted,

but the scent isn't from the trees.

It's the poison from the miasma.

Those poisoned

will develop many peach-blossom patterns on their skin.

During detox,

their bodies will emit

a strong peach-blossom fragrance.

When the patterns disappear,

the poison will be completely cleared.

Patterns?

Are there a lot?

Does that mean

there are some on my face too?

Does it look ugly?

Your face

doesn't seem to have any.

There are a few on your neck, though.

And here

And where else?

You don't need to worry too much.

These patterns,

grow on your skin

like peach blossoms.

They aren't ugly at all.

It's just that

Just that what?

It's just that

the fragrance is relaxing

and pleasant,

and it makes people lose focus easily.

I'd better go guard the cave entrance.

Funny, isn't it?

Back when

I was in the Dark Abyss,

I was always on edge.

Sometimes,

even when nothing was happening,

I would stay awake all night.

But last night,

with you keeping watch by my side,

I fell asleep quickly,

and slept dreamlessly until dawn.

It seems that Mr. Xie's image

as a noble gentleman

has truly left a deep impression.

Xie Xuechen

don't you think

this peach blossom scent

is getting stronger?

It's making me

a little hard to breathe.

You

Your heart is hard,

but your lips are soft.

You

you're definitely getting back at me!

If I say I'm not,

would you believe me?

I would.

You

you should let me go.

What happened before was my fault.

I shouldn't have messed with you.

Mr. Xie,

you're an upright person,

noble and pure.

You shouldn't use such a way to get revenge.

How unfair for you.

First,

you didn't do anything wrong.

I was the one who did.

Second,

I'm not as noble and pure as you think.

I'm just an ordinary man

who can feel and be moved.

Third,

I'm not taking revenge.

Fourth,

I don't feel wronged.

Fifth,

I won't let you go again.

♪ For love, braving the storms, crossing the years ♪

♪ Never regretting our meeting ♪

♪ Only wishing for thousands of blossoms ♪

♪ To bloom for you that day ♪

♪ Gazing at that one person, those eyes ♪

♪ I desire nothing else ♪

♪ A life with no worries or regrets ♪

♪ Staying by your side ♪

Mu Xuanling,

who am I?

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have taken advantage of the situation.

Apologizing now

does that mean you know you were wrong?

Yes.

I should've kissed you

when you could see me.

You

I'll go guard the cave entrance.

Get some rest.

♪ Because my heart holds longing ♪

♪ A devoted soul asks not ♪

Mu Xuanling,

what's wrong with you?

Can't you even keep this much composure?

That was close.

♪ Never regretting our meeting ♪

♪ Only wishing for thousands of blossoms ♪

♪ To bloom for you that day ♪

♪ Gazing at that one person, those eyes ♪

♪ I desire nothing else ♪

♪ A life with no worries or regrets ♪

♪ Staying by your side ♪

Sir,

you seem restless tonight.

I gave her a jade pendant

embedded with my protective array.

But just now, I sensed

the array was triggered.

There's danger?

It was only triggered,

but it wasn't destroyed.

So it doesn't seem serious.

Sir, rest early.

We'll set off

at first light tomorrow.

Did I say where we're going?

You're obsessed with something

you can't let go of,

so you'll end up going there eventually.

The Ethereal Jade Island is Spirit Clan territory.

It's not safe.

I'll go with you.

There's one thing

you've never mentioned,

and I've never asked.

But tonight, I'm curious.

What is it?

Eleven years ago,

you came to Greenview Heights, wounded all over,

swearing ten years of loyalty

in exchange for spirit medicine to save your brother.

Now, the ten-year vow

has long been fulfilled.

Your abilities are remarkable,

and the world is vast,

so why haven't you left?

So,

are you trying to send me away?

Feng Yao,

I'm not a good person.

I know.

I was there the day the Spirit Clan

attacked Greenview Heights.

I also know about your dealings with the Master

of the Decaying Immortal Pavilion.

Frankly,

I'm not exactly a good person either.

If you're a bad person,

why not act in your own interest?

Maybe it's because

I have nowhere else to go,

and nothing else to do.

Since you're willing to stay,

then keep traveling with me.

Let's walk this path together,

and see

if the end is bright or dark.

[Temple of Divine Execution]

His Grace still refuses to see visitors.

Please leave.

If that's the case,

I'll take my leave.

You

Just a Su Ningxi who died 20 years ago

is enough to make His Grace so silent.

This whole "hero brought low" act

just makes me furious to watch!

He's dying,

barely holding on,

just to catch a few more glimpses

of that Su Ningxi.

Ignorance Demon,

what are you getting at?

Nothing much.

It's just that

power struggles in the Dark Abyss are nothing new.

The former Lord

wasn't Sang Qi, was it?

Sir.

What's the situation?

Sang Qi still refuses to see me.

To be precise,

since he took Su Ningxi's body

from the Mirage Palace,

he hasn't seen anyone else.

Sang Qi can't be relied upon anymore.

That day,

Su Ningzhen set up a barrier in the Starfall Valley.

I couldn't sneak it.

So,

I don't know what happened inside.

Judging by Sang Qi's current state,

that day

they must have discussed something important.

Most likely,

it was a clue about the Chaos Pearl.

Sir, it seems

you'll need

to personally visit the Dark Abyss.

One more thing.

Xie Xuechen and Mu Xuanling have reached

the Ethereal Jade Island

and entered the Phoenix Perch Forest.

Shall we proceed to ambush them?

The Phoenix Perch Forest?

That place is overrun with spirits and beasts.

Few who enter ever leave.

It's a one-way trip.

Station men outside the Phoenix Perch Forest.

If they somehow make it out,

strike while they're weak

and finish them off immediately.

Your heart is hard,

but your lips are soft.

There are so many petals here.

Two of them

were planted by me.

Why didn't you speak when you woke up?

Too weak to get up?

I can manage on my own!

You can see me again?

What are you doing?

If you are still blind,

I could carry you on my back.

If you can see

Then

then what?

Then we shall move on, of course.

What did you think?

I'll walk on my own.

A disgrace to immortals,

a beast in human clothing,

and a shame to humanity.

We're still within three zhang.

I can hear everything you're saying.

It seems like all the aura

is flowing in one direction.

I've heard that the Lotus of Life

needs to absorb the world's aura to grow.

There's another possibility.

Someone

with immense cultivation is training there,

absorbing spiritual power

and causing these flows.

There are enough artifacts and spirit medicines here

to get you out of the forest.

Wait!

Are you seriously after the Lotus of Life

or some medicine for eternal life?

It's something more important

than everlasting life.

I've extended the range of String Bonding.

If danger arises,

you can leave immediately.

Don't worry about me.

I've heard the Snow City is poor.

What nonsense!

You're clearly wealthy.

Maybe

I should take this chance

and run off with his shrinking pocket.

So this is the Waterless Land.

The pool's liquid

isn't actually water.

It's condensed aura.

No wonder they call it waterless.

[Saint Feng Xiang]

So this is the Lotus of Life.

Such a thing really exists in this world.

Who are you

to dare desire the Lotus of Life?

I am Xie Xuechen.

I came here

not for the Lotus of Life,

but to request its seed.

Xie Xuechen?

I've never heard of you.

A nobody

dares to seek death here at the Dark Cloud Mountain?

Have you been waiting here all this time

for the lotus to bloom?

The true value of the Lotus of Life

lies in its petals and roots.

I have no intention of competing for them.

I only ask for one seed.

Everyone knows

the Lotus of Life is the ultimate treasure.

Its seeds, however, are the most bitter thing in existence.

What do you need it for?

A friend of mine

was poisoned by Disillusion Water.

Her life is in danger.

I urgently need the seed to save her.

Lies.

I don't believe anyone would go through all this trouble

to find this place

without seeking immortality!

The Fire Phoenix Form

Your cultivation is quite impressive.

You might handle a few more moves.

This aura

Why are you here?

To return your things.

If you died,

keeping your belongings

would just bring bad luck.

If I'd known she was this strong,

I wouldn't have come.

Your Grace,

we mean no offense.

Why press us so hard?

The Jun Tian Sword

It was forged from the ancient k*lling energy of chaos.

It possesses a mind of its own.

Who are you

to have gained Jun Tian's recognition as its master?

He's the leader of the Immortal Alliance,

born with ten spiritual channels,

at the peak of cultivation.

Why is it strange that Jun Tian recognizes him?

If you're scared,

just back off.

Nonsense.

Lord Qian Guang is the true leader of the Immortal Alliance.

Lord Qian Guang?

Isn't he your first-generation Alliance leader?

First generation?

I've only been gone for a year.

Did the Immortal Alliance change leaders already?

Your Grace,

Lord Qian Guang was the Alliance leader 6,000 years ago.

Six thousand years?

I've been in this Dark Cloud Mountain for less than three days.

How could it have been 6,000 years?

What does she mean by this?

Could she be from 6,000 years ago?

But humans can't live that long.

Who sent you two?

What's your purpose in deceiving me

with these words?

Six thousand years ago

The Fire Phoenix Form

I think I know who she is now.

You must

be the founder of the Osprey Island,

Saint Feng Xiang.

The Osprey Island's founder?

That was 6,000 years ago too.

Could it be

there's something unusual about this place?

Have we traveled back 6,000 years,

or has she come to our time?

Six thousand years

Six thousand years

Six thousand years

Then,

where is Lord Qian Guang now?

It is said

that after you retreated to the mountains,

Lord Qian Guang resigned as Alliance leader

and followed you.

No one knows his whereabouts now.

Impossible

Impossible

Impossible

This can't be!

No

This can't be

Lies

Lies

You're lying!

How could this be?

She seems to be losing control.

It's the sign of a spiritual form collapse. Run!

Xuanling,

are you okay?

Get up.

That was an expl*si*n

caused by the spiritual form collapse.

Feng Xiang might already

be gone.

Her spiritual form

was a Fire Phoenix

No wonder this place is called Phoenix Perch Forest.

But humans don't live long lives,

and she's from 6,000 years ago.

How could she still be alive?

Could it be

that time flows differently here

and a few days here equate to 6,000 years outside?

Then we

It may not be as you think.

The Dark Cloud Mountain is strange,

but just based on Feng Xiang's words,

it's not enough to draw such conclusions.

However,

the Lotus of Life only blooms

once every 100 years

and produces its seeds.

When I checked earlier,

the Lotus of Life hadn't matured yet.

If we want to obtain the seed,

we may have to wait a while longer.

I hope that expl*si*n earlier

didn't damage the Lotus of Life.

So, what you're after

is the lotus seed?

Why do you need it so badly?

Don't you know

we almost died back there?

I must get the seed.

This is a matter of life and death for me.

Look at how tense you are.

If you're planning to wait here for years,

count me out.

I'm afraid I can't afford to wait that long.

This seed

is it for yourself

or for someone else?

For someone else.

They must be really important,

important enough for you to risk your life

and be in such a hurry.

Are they dying or something?

What good is extending the distance between us?

Just undo it already.

Don't drag me to your death!

Then why did you come

looking for me earlier?

Don't tell me

it was just to return my things.

I

I was just

You can stay here.

Once the black mist clears,

I'll go in and check again.

By the time the mist clears,

it'll already be dark.

Besides, you just said

the Lotus of Life hasn't matured yet.

You won't get the seed if you go now.

Why are you in such a rush?

Fine.

I'll go check again tomorrow morning.

[Ethereal Jade Island]

Wait!

We've stepped into an array.

Are you heading to the Phoenix Perch Forest?

I always like to plan thoroughly.

Unfortunately for you,

you've stepped into the array

I set here on the Ethereal Jade Island.

Even more unfortunate,

arrays come in four types:

trapping array,

defensive array,

k*lling array,

and confusing array.

And today, on a whim,

I set up a k*lling array.

Form the array!

Run!

Don't rush.

I still have something

needing you two to take back.

Tell your master this,

Mu Xuanling is under my protection.

If he dares make a move,

I won't hesitate to destroy the Decaying Immortal Pavilion first.

The forest is filled with illusions.

Finding them

won't be easy.

No matter.

Clear this area first.

Understood.

This forest is indeed strange.

The dense forest

blocks the stars and moon.

It's hard to tell directions.

Let's find a place to rest first.

All right.

Sir,

the fog is too thick.

It's easy to get separated.

Why don't we

Sir?

Mr. Nan.

I got separated from Xie Xuechen.

I've been wandering in the fog for so long.

Luckily, I ran into you.

Why are you here?

This place is so dangerous.

Did you come for me?

It's dark, and the path is tough.

Let me take you somewhere to rest.

Is that all right?

No one can ever replace her,

nor can anything

hope to fake her.

Feng Yao

Yuan!

Feng Yao!

This place is so scary.

I've been trying to find a way out,

but I just can't.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Don't you want me anymore?

Just like back then?

No!

I never wanted to leave you,

not once.

But when the evil cultivators came,

why weren't you there?

I'm sorry.

I failed to protect you.

I don't blame you,

but I'm so scared.

It's so cold here.

Stay with me, please?

You promised

you'd always be with me,

remember?

Stay with me, please?

No.

You can't stay here.

Let me take you away.

You just want to leave me behind!

You don't want me anymore.

Then I don't want you either!

Yuan!

Yuan!

Yuan

He's not your brother.

Deep down, you know that too.

He's been dead for 11 years.

I failed to protect him.

He was k*lled by evil cultivators,

not you.

Get up.

Stand on your own.

I thought

it was supposed to be me protecting you.

They say this Phoenix Perch Forest is dangerous beyond measure.

Its dangers

aren't about strength,

but resolve.

Did you encounter someone you wanted to see?

I did.

And then?

I k*lled it.

It seems your mind is clear.

You'd rather destroy something

than accept a fake.

Let's rest for the night.

Once the fog clears, we'll move on.

♪ Searching for your face in the cycles of life ♪

♪ If the tears in my heart remain unseen ♪

♪ Can I still remain tireless? ♪

♪ Because my heart holds longing ♪

♪ A devoted soul asks not how far the road goes ♪

♪ For love, braving the storms, crossing the years ♪

♪ Never regretting our meeting ♪

♪ Only wishing for thousands of blossoms ♪

♪ To bloom for you that day ♪

♪ Gazing at that one person, those eyes ♪

♪ I desire nothing else ♪

♪ A life with no worries or regrets ♪

♪ Staying by your side ♪

♪ For love, braving the storms, crossing the years ♪

♪ Never regretting our meeting ♪

♪ Only wishing for thousands of blossoms ♪

♪ To bloom for you that day ♪

♪ Gazing at that one person, those eyes ♪

♪ I desire nothing else ♪

♪ A life with no worries or regrets ♪

♪ Staying by your side ♪