01x21 - Episode 21

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[Love of the Divine Tree]

[Episode 21]

Come, have some more.

Ranran,

the runes you sent are
the Empyrean Bone Sacrifice Formation.

This is the very formation that the Heavenly Sects
used to k*ll Mu back then.

Who would dare use this formation
to harm the Mount Wester group?

This formation is intricate and mysterious.

Apart from the sovereigns of the Four Sects
who set up this formation back then,

no one else should be able to master it.

Everyone's technique for writing runes
is slightly different.

If you still have a clear memory
of the runes in the formation,

you might be able to compare the writing
techniques to deduce who's behind this.

There's a folk legend
that those with deep-seated hatred

and overwhelming resentment
have souls that can't disperse after death.

They transform into ghosts

known as Night Fiends.

It's said that Night Fiends claim lives

by k*lling without a trace.

None of these are it.

Then who could it be that set up
the Empyrean Bone Sacrifice Formation?

It's this one.

[Wu]

Mu Ranwu.

She collaborated

with the Heavenly Sects back then
to set up the Empyrean Bone Sacrifice Formation

against Mu Qingge.

Of course she would know how to do it.

If Mu Qingge isn't really Mu Qingge,

she's likely to be...

Someone broke into Consonance Palace.

That's right.

The same rune-writing technique.

I wasn't wrong after all.

The one Master sacrificed himself
to resurrect was not Grandmaster,

but Mu Ranwu, who also disappeared
in the Empyrean Bone Sacrifice Formation.

Master protected the wrong person!

Master,

I have something to tell you.

It's about Grandmaster's identity.

It's very important!

Master?

Master Mu,

why are you here?

I'm keeping your Master company, of course.

Su Yishui

always says one thing but means another.

He wants to be intimate with me,
yet he's afraid to do so.

Master Mu, you are a free and transcendent person,

yet now, you move between Mr. Yu and my Master.

It's truly surprising.

Yu and Shui

both wish I can

spend more time with them.

They don't mind.

It's not your place, youngster,
to gossip about this.

Yes.

If you would stay at Mount Wester,

Master would be overjoyed.

He wouldn't have to keep
the dried longan you made for him,

pining away.

Nor would he need to play every day
your favorite "Moonlit Night"

with no audience.

It's good that you know.

In your Master's heart,

there's no room for anyone else.

So, you don't

even know the name

of your favorite melody?

You're testing me.

When did you find out?

And how did you figure it out?

You've been deceiving Master all along.

Do you dare to admit
who you really are in front of Master?

Who I am

doesn't matter.

What matters is who

Su Yishui believes I am.

Why don't you go tell Su Yishui?

Guess how he'll react.

Don't you know how obsessive your Master is?

He's guilt-ridden

about Mu Qingge's death

and hates himself to death.

He disabled his core and risked his life
to bring back a life.

How precious it is!

He's only willing

and only wants to believe

that Mu Qingge has returned.

Master wouldn't be so blind.

Is that so?

You think your Master

doesn't see as clearly as you do?

It's just a matter of whether he wants
to delve deeper or if he's willing to believe it.

Some people live their entire lives

preferring to deceive themselves and others.

This wood is one with my heart.

May it always

accompany you.

Give it back to me!

Give what back to you?

The hairpin or your Master?

What right do you have to demand anything?

You...

Xue Ranran!

Master, you've been deceived by this person.

She's not Mu Qingge, she's...

Nonsense.

Get out now.

This person before us,
from temperament to preferences,

is nothing like Grandmaster.

She doesn't even know
the origin of the dried longan

you have or her own

favorite melody.

Master, do you still believe her?

Why shouldn't I believe her?

She's the one I personally brought back
and watched over for 18 years.

No one knows her better than I do.

Have you finished causing a scene?

Get out now.

How dare you sneak into my room
and mess with my things?

I'm helping you,

Su Yishui.

You're so cruel.

You just went along with it

and used me to drive Xue Ranran away.

Won't you thank me?

It seems you've made up your mind
to stay away from her.

You actually activated the Resentment Liquid!

Aren't you afraid—

I know what you're up to.

You're desperately trying to drive a wedge
between Ranran and me because you want her

to leave the protection
of Mount Wester to your advantage.

But I warn you, Mu Ranwu.

Even if Ranran leaves Mount Wester,

no one will be able to harm her in the slightest.

Especially you.

I'll make you wish you were dead.

This is the antidote to the Resentment Liquid.

After you take it and recover,
get out of Mount Wester immediately.

Su Yishui,

I won't end it like this.

Wait, Immortal Master Mu.

She completed building her Foundation
and she's hard to counter now.

In this new life,

am I still not better than her?

Ranran!

Master, look quickly.

Su Yishui, your rebellious
disciple repeatedly provokes me.

Why don't you punish her properly?

Master, you must have seen it.

Her technique of drawing runes is the same
as the Empyrean Bone Sacrifice Formation

that trapped us.

She's the one who harmed us.

She's not Mu Qingge at all.

She is Mu Ranwu.

Master,

I know this is hard to accept.

But if you look at Mu Ranwu's

rune-drawing technique,
you'll understand everything.

Enough.

I don't need any proof.

Master, are you still deceiving yourself?

Aren't you leaving yet?

Why?

Master, why won't you listen to what I'm saying?

Even Mr. Yu has noticed
that this Mu Qingge is off.

How can you not see it?

- I am the one who truly understands. - Mu Qingge,

not Su Yu.

You must be confused.

She's not just impersonating Mu Qingge.

She even set up the
Empyrean Bone Sacrifice Formation,

almost k*lling all of us.

Because of her,

Xi'er was unconscious for days.

Master, do you still want to blindly protect her?

I don't believe it.

You're not someone

who disregards others' lives.

What do you know about me?

I've always done as I pleased,

without regard for others' lives.

That's not true.

You clearly—

You think you know me well?

You have no idea

what Mu Qingge means to me.

You shouldn't have—

I shouldn't have revealed the truth.

You would rather live in a lie

and be trapped in delusions.

So what?

Who do you think you are
to try to influence me?

Xue Ranran,

as long as you're my disciple,
you must respect me as your master

and follow the path I've set.

If you're unwilling, you must first
have the ability to finish your training.

Otherwise, leaving Mount Wester,

going to the capital,
and seeking some kind of belonging

are all just a dream.

Since you're unable to distinguish right
from wrong, then it's better for me

to not stay on Mount Wester.

Your Golden Core is not formed yet.

You can't even pass through Mount Wester's

Breaking Dawn Formation.

You're not qualified to finish your training.

I will participate in the Marrow-Cleansing
Pool Trial at Heavenly Meridian Mountain.

I will enter the Marrow-Cleansing Pool.

I will, in the shortest time possible,
advance and form my core,

and break through the formation.

I will

leave Mount Wester.

Very well.

Elite disciples from all major
Heavenly Sects will participate in

the Trial, but there's only one spot
for the Marrow-Cleansing.

I'd like to see if you have what it takes.

Don't just talk the talk.

If you can't pass the trial,
you'll be a laughingstock.

Master, just wait and see.

I will definitely enter
the Marrow-Cleansing Pool and advance,

remember everything about
the Spirit Spring in the netherworld,

and repay your kindness in my own way.

Then I will...

leave you.

You may leave.

Yes.

The last blockage of the Four-Way Waterways

is on Heavenly Meridian Mountain.

Yes.

Heavenly Meridian Mountain was
originally an immortal realm.

Without the collective spiritual power
of the Heavenly Ones, it cannot be accessed.

The upcoming Marrow-Cleansing
Conference is the perfect opportunity

to enter Heavenly Meridian Mountain

and clear the waterways.

The Marrow-Cleansing Conference...

Ranran will surely attend, won't she?

Your Highness, are you...

Don't worry.

I know my priorities.

Clearing the Four-Way Waterways
has always been the top priority.

These hands of mine

need to possess even more power

to grasp everything I desire.

I will no longer hand over
opportunities that belong to me

to anyone else.

Are you really going to use this favor
to save your brother?

He is my brother.

Nothing is more important than his safety.

Okay.

I promise you.

I considered brotherly affection,
only to be repaid with a wolf

that wants to devour and replace me.

My dear second brother...

In order to seize the position of Crown Prince,

he planted a deadly poison in my body.

He truly wants to k*ll me.

Your Highness,

heaven's will surely favors you.

Indeed.

Sometimes I don't even know
if fate is favoring me

or trying to k*ll me.

The poison has no cure,

yet I've managed to cling to life until now.

Year after year,

I go to the Spirit Lake of Mount Absolute
to suppress the poison and recuperate,

waiting for Qingge to return.

Little did I know,
I had already reunited with her.

Now, after all this time,
I've finally confirmed that Ranran is her.

Yet you tell me

that I don't have much time left to live?

The poison

has already entered your heart, veins, and bones.

With a mortal body,

you naturally cannot hold on for much longer.

But once the Four-Way Waterways are cleared,
your years of planning

will surely succeed.

You will attain longevity.

Good.

Only then can I fulfill my lifelong wish:

peace throughout the universe

and my loved one by my side forever.

Then, Your Highness,

what

are your plans for Xue Ranran?

Ranran will return to my side.

I've waited for her for so long.

A little longer won't matter.

At the Marrow-Cleansing Conference,
Su Yishui will surely find a way

to ensure she enters
the Marrow-Cleansing Pool smoothly.

Let's discuss this once everything

has settled.

Report!

Your Highness,

she has returned.

She just entered Madam Battle's Palace.

Your Highness says she is not Madam Battle.

Then who is she?

Who else could she be?

She's that

ungrateful wretch,

just like my second brother?

The Mu Ranwu whom Mu Qingge
protected yet got k*lled by.

I'll arrest her right away.

No need.

Since she dares to return,

I might as well

still treat her as Mu Qingge.

After all, the Heavenly
Meridian Mountain can only be entered

by Heavenly Ones eligible for

the Marrow-Cleansing Conference.

I still need her to open

the last waterway.

I'll arrange everything

for you right away.

It's not just about arranging for her
to go to Heavenly Meridian Mountain.

Recently, my third brother

has been hesitant to make any big moves

because Madam Battle has been around me

Given his temperament,

he won't hold back for long.

He will surely make a move against Madam Battle.

Let her be the target.

[Madam Battle's Palace]

Qingge.

I've just come back

and you're here already.

You're keeping such a close eye on me.

I was very worried about you.

I never wanted you to leave the capital.

I know you love your freedom,

but now the Heavenly
Sects can hardly tolerate you.

Wei Jiu also has his eyes on you.

I had no choice but to send
my shadow guard to follow you

to protect you.

Who knew that useless
fool would lose track of you.

Fortunately, you returned safely.

I'm fine.

I was just wandering around.

I also gathered some spiritual herbs

to refine pills for His Majesty,

so you won't worry.

You're still the same,

always thinking of me in everything.

But I want you

to think more for yourself.

I understand you.

You're the kind of person who wants to
take control of your own life.

So, even though I really want to

marry you and bring you
into the Eastern Palace immediately,

I don't want to hold you back.

So you don't want to marry me anymore?

How could that be possible?

I'm thinking what you're thinking.

I know

the Heavenly Marrow-Cleansing
Conference is about to begin.

To regain your former power,
you must certainly strive for

this opportunity at the Marrow-Cleansing Pool.

Right?

Of course.

However, this

is not easy

for me now.

Qingge.

I've already thought of a solution for you.

If you need top-grade spiritual
and magical artifacts

from the Exotic Pavilion,

feel free to take them.

I'll be waiting for you

to fulfill your wishes

and marry me

without any regrets.

How does that sound?

Good.

Ranran.

I smell

something burning.

Looks like you're really anxious
to get to the Marrow-Cleansing Pool.

Ranran, why don't you rest a bit
after your practice?

We just went down the mountain to shop
and bought you lots of delicious food.

We also picked up your letter
at the mountain gate.

It's from the capital.

Ranran, I hope you successfully
enter the Marrow-Cleansing Pool.

When you leave Mount Wester,
come to the capital as promised.

What does the letter say?

Why do you look like you're about to cry?

There's also a gift with the letter.

Master.

These spiritual materials and treasures
are all top-grade collections from the palace.

They can aid in your cultivation.

Self-righteous.

Why must you be like this?

What?

You can't bear to part with his gifts?

Yes.

You wield the Sword of Non-Attachment,
yet you remain trapped in past attachments.

You're becoming more and more unreasonable.

Even if you resent Mr. Yu
because of Grandmaster,

you have no right to dispose of
the gifts my friend gave me.

Next time...

No.

Anyway, you will soon

have no right to interfere anymore.

Is Ranran rebelling?

You're so slow.

Ranran and Master have been
in a cold w*r for so long.

Haven't you noticed
that recently when Ranran cooks,

there's not even a portion for Master?

- Why? - Why?

Don't ask.

We can't help anyway.

Why do you have to suppress yourself so much?

This will only make you lose everything.

I said

I can help you.

Hey, is it necessary for you
to be so harsh on Ranran?

Didn't you say that after entering
the Marrow-Cleansing Pool and forming

the Golden Core, she can live how she wants?

Even if she wants to go to the capital
and mingle with Su Yu,

you can't control her.

I, Su Yishui, am not a good person,

but Su Yu

is nothing good either.

Is he worthy of trust?

The spiritual materials he
arrogantly sent are useless

and even detrimental to Ranran's cultivation.

Can't you just explain it nicely?

Why do you have to make it seem

like you and Ranran will never interact
with each other again?

Indeed.

Ranran has her own life to live.

I have my own path to follow too.

We were always destined to go on
two different paths.

[Sovereign of Wester Sect]

[Mu Qingge] [Xue Ranran]

Bai.

Thank you.

I'm fine now.

One shouldn't trap oneself.

We must always move forward

and do what needs to be done, right?

I'll set off tomorrow
to Heavenly Meridian Mountain.

I've made enough spiritual pills for you.

They're with Mr. Yu Tong.

Remember to take them daily

to replenish your spiritual power.

Guardian, a visitor has arrived.

I was escorting Hollow Sect disciples

to Heavenly Meridian Mountain
and passed by your place.

Have a seat.

Actually...

Actually, I'm here to see her.

She goes by Xue Ranran now, right?

I mean no harm.

I've known from the beginning
that the Mu Qingge born on Mount Absolute

was a fake.

All this time,

I've been watching her.

And it's obvious

who you, Su Yishui,

have been protecting.

So?

Technically, I should report this

to the sovereigns of all sects.

They're eager to find out
the whereabouts of the Spirit Spring.

And the real Mu Qingge

is the key.

But don't worry,

I haven't told anyone.

The Spirit Spring has nothing to do with her.

The Spirit Spring is in me.

I will seal it back to the netherworld.

You're quite frank with me.

The Heavenly Sects still want the Spirit Spring.

Troubling her would be pointless.

You don't need to see her either.

She's not Mu Qingge anymore.

Nineteen years ago, I knew

your reason for reviving her

wasn't to break your own curse.

Nor was it for any of the reasons you mentioned.

You love her.

That's something I've known even longer.

That's why I was so jealous

that I tried to drive a wedge between you two

and lied about her disfiguring me.

But...

Everyone believed it.

Except for you.

Because she would never stoop so low.

So I thought it through.

What I tried to seize before,

what I've been waiting for all this time,

should've been let go long ago.

Regarding the Spirit Spring,
if you're willing to trust me,

- I can help you— - No need.

I've heard that for the key
to open the netherworld,

one must wait for a specific time.

Or do you

have another passage to reach the netherworld?

Oh, right.

Did Mu Qingge already find

that passage

back then?

What do you know?

I was young and impetuous back then.

I secretly followed her

for a while.

Xuantian Teachings?

Why is this demoness looking
for a passage to the netherworld?

But I didn't follow her
for long before I lost her.

Later, demons ran rampant.

It's all in the past now.

Xuantian Teachings?

Guardian, my brother and I have searched through

the catalog and library.

Mount Wester originally housed
the Xuantian Teachings,

but 19 years ago, after you went into seclusion,

Su Yu came to claim

Mu Qingge's belongings.

He took some things with him.

The Xuantian Teachings

was among them.

Does the Xuantian Teachings
really contain information about

another passage to the netherworld?

But the Xuantian Teachings
has existed for a century.

How come no one had discovered it before?

We'll know once we get

the Xuantian Teachings.

It seems after the Marrow-Cleansing Conference,

I must go visit Su Yu.

We're going to

Heavenly Meridian Mountain for the trial today.

Will Master really not give us some advice?

Regardless of Master's intentions,
as disciples, we should show

proper respect.

I, Disciple Xue Ranran,

am setting off to Heavenly Meridian Mountain
with my fellow disciples.

I've come to inform you, Master.

After I enter the Marrow-Cleansing Pool
and form my Golden Core,

I'll return to perform the graduation ceremony
and bid farewell to Mount Wester forever.

Ranran, you...

Ranran,

I know you're upset,
but if you speak without leaving

any room for reconciliation because of this
and put yourself in danger,

wouldn't that

make people even more worried?

I've been reflecting these days

and I've realized

our Master is very good to us.

Don't say things out of anger anymore.

Thank you, Seniors,

but I've made up my mind.

I must enter the Marrow-Cleansing Pool.

- Master. - Master.

If you can enter the Marrow-Cleansing Pool
and form a Golden Core,

I wouldn't force such a capable disciple

to stay.

It's just a pity that

you don't have such ability.

Take more magical tools and talismans,
lest you fail to graduate

and become a laughingstock.

Thank you, Master.

This Marrow-Cleansing Pool
is not something anyone can enter.

Are you so confident
that Master can make it through?

I have my own arrangements.

What arrangements?

Seclusion.

Seclusion?

Master is taking a risk
and you're going into seclusion?

Are you heartless, Su Yishui?

Su Yishui!

[Heavenly Meridian Mountain]

Heavenly Meridian Mountain is just ahead.

We've arrived.

You don't need to worry about my affairs.

Even if I leave Mount Wester,
we'll still be fellow disciples for life.

You're leaving because of Master, right?

Whether it is or isn't doesn't matter.

I never intended to become a Heavenly expert.

Isn't it better to enjoy life's pleasures?

Besides, we haven't even
seen the Marrow-Cleansing Pool.

Isn't it ridiculous to be so gloomy about it?

According to the old rules, the first to find

the Marrow-Cleansing Pool
on Heavenly Meridian Mountain is the winner.

However,

the Heavenly Meridian Mountain is
under the restrictions of the great Dun Tian,

so we can't fly on swords

or use teleportation techniques.

Moreover, the sovereigns and elders of each sect

have already entered Heavenly Meridian Mountain.

Therefore,

they can't enter again to protect their disciples.

I've researched the ancient texts.

This Marrow-Cleansing Pool wasn't
in the mortal world before.

It was in a secret area of the Immortal Realm.

It was discovered by

Dun Tian, the founder of the Eternal Sect.

He greatly increased his cultivation
by cleansing his marrow here,

which later allowed him to attain ascension.

After his ascension,

he deliberately opened this place,
making it accessible once every 19 years.

That's how the Marrow-Cleansing
Pool became this blessed land.

Fortunately,

this place is controlled
by the righteous Heavenly Sects.

Even if we don't succeed,

it shouldn't be too dangerous.

We need to be extremely careful.

Since it's controlled by the Heavenly sects,

demonic cultivators shouldn't be able to enter.

Isn't it a bit excessive

to be so cautious?

One can only enter Heavenly
Meridian Mountain once in a lifetime.

And once you enter the Marrow-Cleansing Pool,

it's equivalent to skipping half a lifetime
of arduous cultivation.

Under such competition and temptation,

anything can happen.

Mu Qingge has such high cultivation

and she's still competing
for the Marrow-Cleansing Pool.

She's so vicious.

After all, she's reborn.

She's never entered Heavenly
Meridian Mountain before, so

it's not against the rules.

Ranran.

Be careful!

Are you alright?

These vines suck blood.

We don't know how many
blood-sucking vines are ahead.

How are we going to get through?

Come to me!

Quickly.

Watch out for these vines!

Who is that person?

Why is he using demonic magic?

I heard he's the new disciple of Lingdi Sect

named Gui Baqian.

I've never heard before that
there was such a figure in the Heavenly Sect.

The main peak is just ahead.

Let's put in more effort.

Let's go.

I can't go on.

This is a matter of life and death.

I can't hold on anymore.

The Marrow-Cleansing Pool
is just ahead on the main peak.

But right in front of us

is such a wide cliff.

My spiritual power is almost exhausted

and we're faced with this cliff.

Since we can't fly on our swords,
how can we get across?

If I use all my power to control Divine Tree,

I can form a bridge for us to cross.

Ranran,

do you have any strength left?

Let's give it a try and see.

It worked!

Now if I use spiritual power
to stabilize myself, I can cross.

Ranran!

Come to me!

You can make it!

Forget it, Ranran.

I was lucky to make it through
the previous checkpoints.

I really don't have the strength
to go any further.

I've gained enough experience.

The journey wasn't in vain.

I'll stop here.

Since Xi'er is staying here,

I'll stay here to keep her company.

I'm under punishment.

I was never destined
for the Marrow-Cleansing Pool anyway.

Being able to come and see Heavenly
Meridian Mountain is already great.

Ranran,

be careful on your journey.

Wait for me to come back!

Ranran, if it's too dangerous,
just forget about it.

You don't need to complete your training.

Eating and drinking
on Mount Wester is good enough.

[Main Peak Cave of Heavenly Meridian Mountain]

Senior, I found this sword first!

Get out of my way!

If I see it, it's mine!

The main peak

has heavenly treasures everywhere.

The great Dun Tian left
countless treasures in this cave.

It's just a mirror.

Why bother fighting with your sister over it?

Why don't you choose another treasure instead?

We came to Heavenly Meridian Mountain
for the Marrow-Cleansing Pool.

Why has everyone forgotten our original purpose
and started fighting over other things?

Give it to me!

Don't run!

It's mine!

Give it to me! It's mine!

Why is there a little bird tied up here?

Its feet are all chafed.

Did the great Dun Tian tie you up?

Little bird, wait a moment.

I'll help stop the bleeding right away.

You have a good eye.

There are many treasures on the main peak
of Heavenly Meridian Mountain,

but this Vermilion Bird is
the most precious of all.

It is the most powerful purifying
and demon-expelling divine object in the world.

You're indeed clever.

You know to fight for the most valuable thing.

I don't understand what you're talking about.

You always have this

lofty air,

but in reality, you hold onto all the benefits

and refuse to let go.

It truly makes me sick.

You really love to talk to yourself.

I'd like to ask you why
you're so obsessed with replacing

Mu Qingge's identity.

Is this false reputation really that good?

Where have you hidden the Grandmaster?

You're asking me?

You should ask your Master about that.

He loves Mu Qingge so much,

if anyone's hiding her, it's him.

Besides,

with his autocratic nature, he wouldn't bear

to hide Mu Qingge too far away.

Perhaps

she's hidden right by his side.

Cut the nonsense.

Give me the Vermilion Bird.

Vermilion Bird, you escape first.

Everything in this cave
arouses people's greed.

Now that the Vermilion Bird has flown away,
Master Mu, you can come to your senses.

I'm perfectly clear-headed.

When you're preaching
your morals, I'm even more

clear-headed.

Today is perfect timing.

So many people die on Heavenly Meridian Mountain.

Su Yishui won't know

the truth.

Why don't I choose today

to fulfill my wish?

Bai, how did you get here?

This technique is...

Master?

Bai used Master's technique.

Is it the Soul Control Technique?

Could it be that Master listened to what I said
and believed that Mu Qingge was fake,

so he possessed Bai?

No,

I need to know how Master is doing.

Senior,

please guide me on how to return to

the main peak of Heavenly Meridian Mountain.

My Master is fighting with someone evil.

I'm worried about him.

You're concerned about your own Master,

but what about other people's herbs?

I'm sorry,

I was in a hurry.

How about this?

I'm skilled in wood-based magic.

I can help you grow a few
thousand-year-old herbs as an apology.

Please tell me

how I can get back.

As a cultivator, you should know

everything happens for a reason.

We have no predestined connection.

I can't help you.

How can we not have a connection?

The Alcohol Immortal
from Mount Cuiwei is my friend.

Not long ago,

I even helped him brew a few jars of fine wine.

How do you know that

I know Alcohol Immortal

and how can you be sure

that he and I

are friends, not enemies?

Your wine gourd is identical
to Alcohol Immortal's.

If you were enemies, why would
you carry your enemy's wine gourd

with you?

You, young lady,

are quite clever.

You're right.

Alcohol Immortal is my younger brother.

I am the Medicine Immortal.

[Medicine Immortal]

Since that's the case,

I'll put your mind at ease.

Every time there's a trial,

when they reach this Treasure Cave,
the participants can't resist

the temptation of these heavenly treasures.

The higher their cultivation,
the more they want to claim

the best for themselves.

The barrier of greed

is truly difficult to overcome.

Isn't that too harsh?

Failing and being sent away is enough.

Why take their lives?

Cultivating spiritual power
to achieve immortality

is already defying the natural order.

If one wants to enter the Marrow-Cleansing Pool
to gain instant benefits,

they must bear the corresponding risks.

Then, my Master...

This must be your Master, right?

Indeed, it's Master's technique.

Master did use the Soul Control Technique
to possess Bai's body.