Till The End of The Moon (2023) s01e11 Episode Script
Episode 11
1
After just a few days,
you have become a king.
That's impressive.
The last time I saw you,
you were still as lively as a tiger.
After just a few days,
you look worn out now.
If I kill you now
or take you back alive,
my family will have
another military merit.
Then go ahead and try.
Let's see if you'll get a promotion
or if your king will dread you
for being a threat to his throne.
That's irrelevant for now.
If I kill you today,
I will be ridding the world of evil!
Ye Qingyu.
I've been a hostage
in the Sheng Kingdom for years.
We both know how paranoid
the king of Sheng is.
The Ye family has been
on the brink of destruction.
Be it punishment or reward,
I'll thank my king.
The Ye family
belongs to the Sheng Kingdom.
A few words from you won't incite me.
Fair enough.
Your family owes everything
to the king of Sheng,
so you must pay him back.
That's what you think.
But what about the people
with no power to resist like me,
who was married into your family?
The king of Sheng doesn't care about them.
If your family
is satisfied to take what is given
and indulges this incapable king
as he wishes,
the people of the Sheng Kingdom
will only suffer more.
General Ye.
I've checked the war records
in Jia Pass over the years.
You're always the first
to charge into battle,
fighting side by side with your men.
You have made Jia Pass
a banner that unites the men
and a shield
that guards the Sheng Kingdom.
What's the point of saying this?
In a game of power,
I'm only a pawn.
Don't belittle yourself.
The game of power
favors brutal force.
But you're more than just a force
whether in terms of capability
or temperament.
The mercy you possess
is a sword of benevolence.
In the hands of a tyrant,
it wreaks havoc on people.
But when put to use for good,
it brings peace to the land.
However,
I wonder which you value more.
Clinging onto honor and integrity
or serving the common people?
I hope there will be no more wars
and all nations can be reunified one day.
JIA PASS
General,
the court sent the same reply.
Should we lose Jia Pass,
then the Ye family
will be wiped out.
This jade is a gift to the Ye family
from the first king.
It also symbolizes
the hereditary succession of our family.
Today, I'm handing it over to you.
HEAD OF FAMILY
Remember, my son.
Never surrender.
Die for honor if need be.
If you weren't precocious and intelligent
with a brilliance that can't be hidden,
I really wish
you could have been an ordinary man,
wining and dining at home,
as carefree as your brother.
It would still be a worthy life
even if you weren't a hero.
Father,
Zeyu has the fortune to live an easy life.
Now that I'm the head of the family,
then all responsibility
shall rest upon my shoulders,
whether it's about
the Sheng Kingdom or the whole land.
I'll do what I must do.
My personal concerns should come last.
You're always trying to be a hero.
A few setbacks are what you need.
General, the Jing soldiers
have reached the gate.
Ye Qingyu,
do you actually think
your reputation is more important
than the lives of thousands of soldiers?
Enough talking!
However,
I wonder which you value more.
Clinging onto honor and integrity
or serving the common people?
Should you lose Jia Pass,
I shall execute the entire Ye clan.
If your family
is satisfied to take what is given
and indulges this incapable king
as he wishes,
the people of the Sheng Kingdom
will only suffer more.
As a guardian of the borders,
I work for the court.
I'm duty-bound to protect
the Sheng Kingdom with all I have.
However, deep down in my heart,
I hope there will be no more wars
and all nations can be reunified one day.
What I want to do
is unify the whole land
and end all wars.
Deputy General Liu.
Yes.
Open the gate.
Yes.
We surrender.
General.
I'm sorry, Father.
I've failed you
only to save the people.
JIA PASS
You spend years posting in this place.
I didn't expect
your residence to be
so simple.
The king of Sheng is cruel and paranoid.
When he receives word,
he will probably condemn your family.
I've sent people
to the capital of Sheng Kingdom
to bring your family here.
They will arrive
in the Jing Kingdom in days.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I understand
that you were not treated well
in the Ye family.
Yet you don't blame them
but repay them with goodwill.
It's very generous of you.
Ye Qingyu,
I'm saving your family
because I don't want
to see your talent wasted
or see your life at risk.
Do you understand?
From this day on,
I'll shield your back
and give my life for yours
without hesitation.
General Ye.
For you to be willing to be my sword
is my great honor.
Your Majesty,
may I ask
if Xiwu is doing well?
How should I know?
She…
She left months ago.
She's a bit willful.
If she offended you,
please pardon her negligence.
I'll take all responsibility for her.
I'm a little tired.
You should rest too.
-I…
-General Ye.
This way.
Ye Xiwu.
Where have you gone to?
Mr. and Mrs. Yue,
I'll leave her in your care.
Rest assured, miss.
We have no children of our own.
She will be our daughter.
Fuya had a miserable childhood.
To be safe, she should have a new name.
The girl is now yours.
She should start anew with a new name.
We are farmers.
You look knowledgeable, miss.
Why don't you pick a name?
Yes, please pick a name.
How about
Yue Ya?
A reminder of the crescent.
Yue Ya.
-Yue Ya. What a good name.
-It's a good name.
When she smiles,
her eyes squint like a crescent.
Come, Fuya.
Go.
Fuya, do you like this place?
Yes.
Your name is Yue Ya from now on.
The name Yue Fuya
must be kept unknown.
Got it?
If you want to learn magic arts,
take this letter
to Hengyang Sect on Mount Changze.
Remember, it's Hengyang Sect.
Hengyang Sect, I know.
I hope we'll see each other again someday.
Farewell.
Miss.
Goodbye.
Jia Pass.
How dare you!
The Ye family
has run away overnight
even before words arrived!
Do you think that I'll let you get away?
Guards, send the cavalry.
They shall follow me even into the grave.
Please calm down, Father.
Jia Pass has fallen.
The priority is to dispatch troops
and reclaim the lost land.
Don't defend them!
Reclaim the lost land?
Ye Xiao has fled northward
and Ye Qingyu has surrendered.
Who else can I send
among all the officials?
You made excuses
on the day I dispatched the troops.
Were you privy to Ye Qingyu's scheme?
Please calm down, Father.
In just a few months,
Tantai Jin has employed talents
and reduced punishment and taxes
to regain peace and prosperity.
It's inadvisable to war with him.
-We should--
-Stop your nonsense.
You refuse to war
so that you can replace me.
Is that your plan?
No, Father.
I serve you with my heart and soul.
I'll lead an army and reclaim Jia Pass.
As you wish.
I have one more request, Father.
What is it?
Bingchang is from the Ye family,
but she's my wife now.
I beg you to spare her life.
All right.
Considering your sincerity,
I'll spare her life.
Thank you, Father.
I won't fail you.
Why didn't you leave for the Jing Kingdom
with Ye Xiao and Ye Qingyu?
Are you staying to spy on us?
-Spy!
-Yes, you're a spy.
The Ye family's loyalty is a joke!
What a shameful surrender!
I used to accept her food.
It sickens me.
Shame on you!
You are all traitors!
You don't deserve
to be the prince's consort.
Get out of our kingdom!
Get out of here!
Get out, traitor!
-Leave!
-Get out!
-Get out!
-Come out!
I should have come earlier.
You have endured suffering.
I won't let it happen again.
Now,
I'm not sure if I should leave you here.
What do you mean?
Leave me here?
I have no family to rely upon.
-Your Highness--
-Let me finish my words.
Father has promised me
that he will spare you.
Now that the Sheng Kingdom has no general,
I've asked to go to battle.
Are you going to fight?
Bingchang,
the battlefield is treacherous and tough.
You're too gentle and weak.
Your Highness,
the people are furious.
Even if His Majesty spares me,
the people won't do the same
to a member of the Ye family.
But that's the least of my concerns.
What troubles me is that
there will be no one to tend to you.
If I must die,
I want to die at your side.
Your Highness, please take me with you.
I don't want to stay here alone.
Fine.
The war is unpredictable,
but I'll protect you.
I recall when I enjoyed tea
in the capital with General Ye.
How could things turn out like this?
How fickle the ways of the world can be.
In a war between two kingdoms,
the people suffer the most.
If I had a choice, I would rather…
Mr. Pang,
you're not from here.
This battle for supremacy
shouldn't trouble you.
Why don't you return to Mount Buzhao?
The war is not my concern.
It's you that I'm worried about.
If you'll risk your life
on the battlefield,
I'll do the same too.
Otherwise,
if our fellow sect disciples ask,
how am I supposed to answer them?
Besides,
earthly experience is cultivation too.
I've heard people saying
that Xiaoyao Sect's principle is meddling.
I used to doubt that.
Now it seems
to be true after all.
Xiao Lin actually came in person.
It seems
that your surrender
highly irritated the king of Sheng.
However,
I'm looking forward
to seeing Xiao Lin again.
Back in the Sheng Kingdom,
he was the noble sixth prince
while I
was a hostage prince under his care.
One may say
that I owe him.
Prince Lin is benevolent
and he's helpful when people need him.
"Helpful when people need him."
That's indeed who he is.
However,
I'm afraid I'll be the man
who returns evil for good.
This beast
only eats and sleeps all day.
Using them to conquer the Sheng Kingdom
might take quite a while.
Pianran,
go and find more powerful demons for me.
All great demons within our range
are now answering your call.
There are no more.
Jia Pass sits near the Mohe River.
The river is said to be ominous.
There might be demons within.
Check it out for me.
At the bottom of the Mohe River
sleeps a 10,000-year-old mighty demon.
Gather all the sorcerers
and head for the Mohe River.
Listen.
If General Ye Qingyu hadn't surrendered
and the court had no one to assign,
Prince Xuancheng wouldn't need
to lead the army himself.
I also heard that…
Qingyu is known for loyalty.
Why would he suddenly surrender?
What happened?
The Jing Kingdom's ruler
was a hostage prince.
Maybe His Majesty thinks
a hostage prince is unworthy of a throne,
thus he calls for war.
General Ye Xiao is injured.
General Ye Qingyu surrendered.
The Sheng Kingdom is in decline.
If not for His Majesty's greed,
we wouldn't be enduring this suffering.
It's not our concern.
It doesn't matter who our king is.
The Jing Kingdom isn't all that bad.
I heard they garrison along the Mohe River
and treat prisoners and migrants well.
Sirs, may I ask you something?
You mentioned the Jing Kingdom's garrison.
Where exactly are they posted?
THE BOTTOM OF THE MOHE RIVER
We marched day and night.
Now that we are by the Mohe River,
we can finally rest for a night.
What troubles you?
Is something wrong?
The scout just reported
that there's a contingent
of the Jing Kingdom
reaching Mohe River's north bank.
We just set up camp.
Do we have to start fighting already?
That's the curious part.
The Jing army has arrived
only to stay put.
But we've spent days recapturing land.
Our men and horses are tired.
It's not a good time for battle.
This is bad.
They might be after something else.
Something else?
What do you mean?
I haven't figured it out,
but it seems related
to a past major incident on Mount Buzhao.
You've traveled a long journey.
It's time to get prepared.
Today, you must not fail.
-Yes.
-Yes.
I need to patrol.
Please show them the way, General Ye.
Let's go.
This is a dangerous task.
When the formation begins,
if you may,
please take care of that lady.
-Yes.
-Yes.
Qingyu, it has been a while.
Xiwu.
I've betrayed the Sheng Kingdom.
I'm ashamed to see you.
I've heard about it along the way.
I believe
that you have your own reasons.
Where have you been all these days?
It's a long story.
I saw a few sorcerers in the camp.
What are they here for?
Is Tantai Jin up to something bad again?
You're right about that.
He asked Pianran to awaken a demon
sleeping at the bottom of the Mohe River
for his command.
His men are now preparing for the ritual.
That means
Pianran is also serving him.
If Tantai Jin succeeds,
the consequences will be dire.
I must turn things around.
-Xiwu.
-When will the ritual begin?
At sunrise tomorrow.
Your Highness.
Your Highness.
What is it? Any news?
At the Mohe River's bed
lies a sleeping ancient demon.
Tantai Jin is already leading troops
to the Mohe River.
Apparently,
they will be performing a ritual
to awaken the demon.
An ancient demon?
We can't let Tantai Jin tame it.
Mr. Pang, we can't sit idle.
We must try to break his formation.
In the current situation,
sending in troops would be a bad idea.
We don't want to put him on alert.
You and I will have to sneak in
and take care of it quickly.
Let's go.
Your Highness, wait.
My cup.
Where could His Highness be going
at this late hour?
Why is he going in haste
and without his men?
Your Majesty,
we found rogue cultivators from the South
who can do formations.
This is going to work.
Your Majesty,
I've cast a formation.
The river will split at sunrise.
Walk down the path
and we will see the demon.
Very well.
It's time.
Begin.
This is strange.
I don't sense any demonic energy
from this dragon.
It is, however,
surrounded by a cloud of resentment.
Over time,
it will be devoured by this resentment
and turn into a demonic dragon.
That's even better.
What is that?
It's just a clamshell.
Start the ritual.
Burn the sky and turn to ashes.
Subdue!
Pianran.
Tantai Jin.
The men sent to search
for Ye Xiwu reported
that she's still nowhere to be found.
Keep searching.
I want her back, alive or dead.
Are you surprised?
I bet you didn't see me coming.
You left without saying goodbye.
Now, you show your face again
only to work against me.
If not,
how will you remember me?
I see.
Get her.
Ms. Xiwu, are you all right?
That was pretty bold of you, Ms. Xiwu.
Mr. Pang.
Your Majesty, I'll take care of them.
Hang on.
Xiao Lin.
It has been a very long time.
Tantai Jin,
stop all of this.
Ordering the Firewing Army
to act recklessly
is outrageous and unforgivable.
So what?
And who is to judge?
I don't see anything wrong
with giving them full play.
Xiao Lin.
I summoned a flock of blood ravens
to celebrate your wedding day.
Did you like it?
Little Devil God.
So what do you think?
Why did you do that?
It just so happened
that the people I wanted revenge on
were all in the same place that day.
I'm sorry that I ruined your special day.
I owe it to you.
Xiao Lin,
you've shown me kindness in the past.
For that,
I don't want to make this hard for you.
Leave now
and I'll let you live.
What? Are you scared?
Xiao Lin, do you know?
Since I was a child,
I've been learning
how to treat people from you.
Clearly, you didn't do a good job.
You're right.
In fact, you and I are worlds apart.
But we do have one thing in common.
Do you know what it is?
Tantai Jin,
what are you trying to say?
You…
are an upright and noble man,
but your brothers aren't fond of you.
They even want to have you replaced.
And I,
lowly and heartless,
was wanted dead by my own brothers too.
What a waste.
Sometimes, I think to myself.
Without these unwanted people,
then perhaps
you and I
could have been brothers.
It's such a shame.
We are fated
to be enemies.
I couldn't agree more.
That's why I have to stop you today.
Go ahead.
Kill them all.
The formation has been repaired.
Keep going.
We've been tricked.
He was just stalling for time.
This is bad.
They're going to wake the dragon.
This dragon
has been dormant for 10,000 years,
stuck in a dreamscape
called Fleeting-Life Prajna.
This so-called Fleeting-Life Prajna
allows one to relive memories of the past
through dreams
and reexperience
all past joys and sorrows.
It's an endless cycle
that leaves one feeling trapped.
In the past 10,000 years,
it has been living in its dreams.
What happened to its eyes?
There's a fine line
between becoming a devil or a god.
That may be why
it has been asleep for so long.
Forcing this dragon from its slumber
has triggered a trial meant for it.
Whether it becomes a devil or a god
will be decided at this moment.
Something is off with Little Devil God.
Is the demonic dragon influencing him?
Is it trying to lure him
into choosing an evil path?
Is this the catalyst
for mankind's calamity in 500 years?
How do we stop it from turning demonic?
There's only one way.
By entering its dream and waking it.
Let me try.
-Ye Xiwu!
-Ms. Xiwu!
Why did you enter so quickly?
I haven't finished talking.
Why did he go in too?
Entrants lose their own memories
once they enter Fleeting-Life Prajna.
For all they know,
they could turn into a pebble.
They are in grave danger.
I'm going to stop Tantai Jin.
His Majesty just entered.
Will he be in danger?
Don't be stupid.
Every man has his own destiny.
We don't need to risk our lives for him.
You have a point, miss.
Let's just stay peaceful.
But no more people can enter.
They all jumped in one by one.
The dream must be at full capacity.
His Majesty is in Fleeting-Life Prajna.
It may do more harm than good
if we get into a fight.
Just wait patiently.
It's three against one.
You have to beat Tantai Jin.
No birth, no death.
Neither tainted nor pure.
Now I shall let all of you
go through the cycle
of life,
death,
love,
and hate.
Come into my dream
and be enlightened.
Such is
Fleeting-Life Prajna.
PRINCESS SANGJIU
OF UNIONID TRIBE OF THE MOHE RIVER
MINGYE, THE GOD OF WAR
OF SHANGQING REALM
-Long live the God of War!
-Long live the God of War!
-Long live the God of War!
-Long live the God of War!
-Long live the God of War!
-Long live the God of War!
If I cultivate hard enough,
I'll become an immortal one day.
Will I then be able to protect our lands
and fight the Devil Army
alongside the God of War?
Sangjiu.
Sangjiu.
Where have you been?
You were nowhere to be found.
Father was worried sick.
Sangyou,
I was away for just a short while.
I need you to stay home for a few days.
Don't go out.
A war has broken out
between the gods and devils.
When it's all over,
I'll take you out, all right?
The Mohe River is such a small place.
I'm bored to death.
Sangyou.
All right. That's enough.
You have Father and me
to keep you entertained.
It has been days of bloodshed.
Hasn't the Devil Army
crossed the Mohe River?
That's right, Father.
I heard that Mingye, the God of War,
is on the front line
with his men defending the river.
This is the eighth day
and they haven't budged.
So he's called Mingye.
I've heard of this young man.
He was a dragon inhabiting the East Sea.
After years and years of hard cultivation,
he was promoted to the God of War
and is driving back the Devil Army.
As we're both aquatic tribes,
Unionid Tribe
shares in his glory and honor.
Father,
he's a dragon from the East Sea,
whereas we are river clams.
How can we share in his glory and honor?
Aren't you old enough to know better?
Have you no shame?
You have the nerve to say it.
Mingye, a dragon,
has immortal marrow.
And so do you.
Yet he's now the God of War.
And you?
You follow me and Sangyou everywhere
and do nothing all day.
You may not be aware,
but it's chaos out there.
It's the perfect time
to cultivate in seclusion.
So how long have you meditated today?
Fine.
I'm going to meditate right now.
What has gotten into her lately?
She disappears to who knows where
and she's so distracted at home.
What did she go out for?
Well, there has been a war going on.
She must've snuck out to see it
when we weren't looking.
Did she?
If you ask me,
she went to see someone in the battle.
My baby girl is all grown up.
When she does ascend to immortality,
I might just swallow my pride
and try to set her up with that man.
For generations,
we clams have minded our own business.
Thousands of years' worth of good deeds
have yielded us
a clam spirit born with immortal marrow.
Regrettably, she's lazy and unmotivated.
Who knows when she will gain immortality?
Father,
Sangjiu is still young.
Having fun does her no harm.
There are always two sides to everything.
Now that the Devil God has manifested
and the future of the world is unclear,
the Mohe River is the safest place
Sangjiu can be.
That's a fair point.
Nothing matters more than her safety.
Send a message
to all aquatic tribes in the Mohe River.
They must hole up
for the next few days.
Don't get involved in the clash out there.
Yes, Father.
In less than three months
since the Devil God's arrival,
we've lost more than half
of Four Continents and Three Realms.
This is a critical moment in the war.
One mistake
and all will be lost.
Before War God Tianhao fell,
he entrusted the Eastern Continent
to my protection.
I can't let him down.
I must not lose the Mohe River.
Mingye,
my father left both Eastern Continent
and me to you.
What am I going to do
if something happens to you?
Tianhuan.
Thank you for healing me.
I'm going to go for a walk.
After just a few days,
you have become a king.
That's impressive.
The last time I saw you,
you were still as lively as a tiger.
After just a few days,
you look worn out now.
If I kill you now
or take you back alive,
my family will have
another military merit.
Then go ahead and try.
Let's see if you'll get a promotion
or if your king will dread you
for being a threat to his throne.
That's irrelevant for now.
If I kill you today,
I will be ridding the world of evil!
Ye Qingyu.
I've been a hostage
in the Sheng Kingdom for years.
We both know how paranoid
the king of Sheng is.
The Ye family has been
on the brink of destruction.
Be it punishment or reward,
I'll thank my king.
The Ye family
belongs to the Sheng Kingdom.
A few words from you won't incite me.
Fair enough.
Your family owes everything
to the king of Sheng,
so you must pay him back.
That's what you think.
But what about the people
with no power to resist like me,
who was married into your family?
The king of Sheng doesn't care about them.
If your family
is satisfied to take what is given
and indulges this incapable king
as he wishes,
the people of the Sheng Kingdom
will only suffer more.
General Ye.
I've checked the war records
in Jia Pass over the years.
You're always the first
to charge into battle,
fighting side by side with your men.
You have made Jia Pass
a banner that unites the men
and a shield
that guards the Sheng Kingdom.
What's the point of saying this?
In a game of power,
I'm only a pawn.
Don't belittle yourself.
The game of power
favors brutal force.
But you're more than just a force
whether in terms of capability
or temperament.
The mercy you possess
is a sword of benevolence.
In the hands of a tyrant,
it wreaks havoc on people.
But when put to use for good,
it brings peace to the land.
However,
I wonder which you value more.
Clinging onto honor and integrity
or serving the common people?
I hope there will be no more wars
and all nations can be reunified one day.
JIA PASS
General,
the court sent the same reply.
Should we lose Jia Pass,
then the Ye family
will be wiped out.
This jade is a gift to the Ye family
from the first king.
It also symbolizes
the hereditary succession of our family.
Today, I'm handing it over to you.
HEAD OF FAMILY
Remember, my son.
Never surrender.
Die for honor if need be.
If you weren't precocious and intelligent
with a brilliance that can't be hidden,
I really wish
you could have been an ordinary man,
wining and dining at home,
as carefree as your brother.
It would still be a worthy life
even if you weren't a hero.
Father,
Zeyu has the fortune to live an easy life.
Now that I'm the head of the family,
then all responsibility
shall rest upon my shoulders,
whether it's about
the Sheng Kingdom or the whole land.
I'll do what I must do.
My personal concerns should come last.
You're always trying to be a hero.
A few setbacks are what you need.
General, the Jing soldiers
have reached the gate.
Ye Qingyu,
do you actually think
your reputation is more important
than the lives of thousands of soldiers?
Enough talking!
However,
I wonder which you value more.
Clinging onto honor and integrity
or serving the common people?
Should you lose Jia Pass,
I shall execute the entire Ye clan.
If your family
is satisfied to take what is given
and indulges this incapable king
as he wishes,
the people of the Sheng Kingdom
will only suffer more.
As a guardian of the borders,
I work for the court.
I'm duty-bound to protect
the Sheng Kingdom with all I have.
However, deep down in my heart,
I hope there will be no more wars
and all nations can be reunified one day.
What I want to do
is unify the whole land
and end all wars.
Deputy General Liu.
Yes.
Open the gate.
Yes.
We surrender.
General.
I'm sorry, Father.
I've failed you
only to save the people.
JIA PASS
You spend years posting in this place.
I didn't expect
your residence to be
so simple.
The king of Sheng is cruel and paranoid.
When he receives word,
he will probably condemn your family.
I've sent people
to the capital of Sheng Kingdom
to bring your family here.
They will arrive
in the Jing Kingdom in days.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I understand
that you were not treated well
in the Ye family.
Yet you don't blame them
but repay them with goodwill.
It's very generous of you.
Ye Qingyu,
I'm saving your family
because I don't want
to see your talent wasted
or see your life at risk.
Do you understand?
From this day on,
I'll shield your back
and give my life for yours
without hesitation.
General Ye.
For you to be willing to be my sword
is my great honor.
Your Majesty,
may I ask
if Xiwu is doing well?
How should I know?
She…
She left months ago.
She's a bit willful.
If she offended you,
please pardon her negligence.
I'll take all responsibility for her.
I'm a little tired.
You should rest too.
-I…
-General Ye.
This way.
Ye Xiwu.
Where have you gone to?
Mr. and Mrs. Yue,
I'll leave her in your care.
Rest assured, miss.
We have no children of our own.
She will be our daughter.
Fuya had a miserable childhood.
To be safe, she should have a new name.
The girl is now yours.
She should start anew with a new name.
We are farmers.
You look knowledgeable, miss.
Why don't you pick a name?
Yes, please pick a name.
How about
Yue Ya?
A reminder of the crescent.
Yue Ya.
-Yue Ya. What a good name.
-It's a good name.
When she smiles,
her eyes squint like a crescent.
Come, Fuya.
Go.
Fuya, do you like this place?
Yes.
Your name is Yue Ya from now on.
The name Yue Fuya
must be kept unknown.
Got it?
If you want to learn magic arts,
take this letter
to Hengyang Sect on Mount Changze.
Remember, it's Hengyang Sect.
Hengyang Sect, I know.
I hope we'll see each other again someday.
Farewell.
Miss.
Goodbye.
Jia Pass.
How dare you!
The Ye family
has run away overnight
even before words arrived!
Do you think that I'll let you get away?
Guards, send the cavalry.
They shall follow me even into the grave.
Please calm down, Father.
Jia Pass has fallen.
The priority is to dispatch troops
and reclaim the lost land.
Don't defend them!
Reclaim the lost land?
Ye Xiao has fled northward
and Ye Qingyu has surrendered.
Who else can I send
among all the officials?
You made excuses
on the day I dispatched the troops.
Were you privy to Ye Qingyu's scheme?
Please calm down, Father.
In just a few months,
Tantai Jin has employed talents
and reduced punishment and taxes
to regain peace and prosperity.
It's inadvisable to war with him.
-We should--
-Stop your nonsense.
You refuse to war
so that you can replace me.
Is that your plan?
No, Father.
I serve you with my heart and soul.
I'll lead an army and reclaim Jia Pass.
As you wish.
I have one more request, Father.
What is it?
Bingchang is from the Ye family,
but she's my wife now.
I beg you to spare her life.
All right.
Considering your sincerity,
I'll spare her life.
Thank you, Father.
I won't fail you.
Why didn't you leave for the Jing Kingdom
with Ye Xiao and Ye Qingyu?
Are you staying to spy on us?
-Spy!
-Yes, you're a spy.
The Ye family's loyalty is a joke!
What a shameful surrender!
I used to accept her food.
It sickens me.
Shame on you!
You are all traitors!
You don't deserve
to be the prince's consort.
Get out of our kingdom!
Get out of here!
Get out, traitor!
-Leave!
-Get out!
-Get out!
-Come out!
I should have come earlier.
You have endured suffering.
I won't let it happen again.
Now,
I'm not sure if I should leave you here.
What do you mean?
Leave me here?
I have no family to rely upon.
-Your Highness--
-Let me finish my words.
Father has promised me
that he will spare you.
Now that the Sheng Kingdom has no general,
I've asked to go to battle.
Are you going to fight?
Bingchang,
the battlefield is treacherous and tough.
You're too gentle and weak.
Your Highness,
the people are furious.
Even if His Majesty spares me,
the people won't do the same
to a member of the Ye family.
But that's the least of my concerns.
What troubles me is that
there will be no one to tend to you.
If I must die,
I want to die at your side.
Your Highness, please take me with you.
I don't want to stay here alone.
Fine.
The war is unpredictable,
but I'll protect you.
I recall when I enjoyed tea
in the capital with General Ye.
How could things turn out like this?
How fickle the ways of the world can be.
In a war between two kingdoms,
the people suffer the most.
If I had a choice, I would rather…
Mr. Pang,
you're not from here.
This battle for supremacy
shouldn't trouble you.
Why don't you return to Mount Buzhao?
The war is not my concern.
It's you that I'm worried about.
If you'll risk your life
on the battlefield,
I'll do the same too.
Otherwise,
if our fellow sect disciples ask,
how am I supposed to answer them?
Besides,
earthly experience is cultivation too.
I've heard people saying
that Xiaoyao Sect's principle is meddling.
I used to doubt that.
Now it seems
to be true after all.
Xiao Lin actually came in person.
It seems
that your surrender
highly irritated the king of Sheng.
However,
I'm looking forward
to seeing Xiao Lin again.
Back in the Sheng Kingdom,
he was the noble sixth prince
while I
was a hostage prince under his care.
One may say
that I owe him.
Prince Lin is benevolent
and he's helpful when people need him.
"Helpful when people need him."
That's indeed who he is.
However,
I'm afraid I'll be the man
who returns evil for good.
This beast
only eats and sleeps all day.
Using them to conquer the Sheng Kingdom
might take quite a while.
Pianran,
go and find more powerful demons for me.
All great demons within our range
are now answering your call.
There are no more.
Jia Pass sits near the Mohe River.
The river is said to be ominous.
There might be demons within.
Check it out for me.
At the bottom of the Mohe River
sleeps a 10,000-year-old mighty demon.
Gather all the sorcerers
and head for the Mohe River.
Listen.
If General Ye Qingyu hadn't surrendered
and the court had no one to assign,
Prince Xuancheng wouldn't need
to lead the army himself.
I also heard that…
Qingyu is known for loyalty.
Why would he suddenly surrender?
What happened?
The Jing Kingdom's ruler
was a hostage prince.
Maybe His Majesty thinks
a hostage prince is unworthy of a throne,
thus he calls for war.
General Ye Xiao is injured.
General Ye Qingyu surrendered.
The Sheng Kingdom is in decline.
If not for His Majesty's greed,
we wouldn't be enduring this suffering.
It's not our concern.
It doesn't matter who our king is.
The Jing Kingdom isn't all that bad.
I heard they garrison along the Mohe River
and treat prisoners and migrants well.
Sirs, may I ask you something?
You mentioned the Jing Kingdom's garrison.
Where exactly are they posted?
THE BOTTOM OF THE MOHE RIVER
We marched day and night.
Now that we are by the Mohe River,
we can finally rest for a night.
What troubles you?
Is something wrong?
The scout just reported
that there's a contingent
of the Jing Kingdom
reaching Mohe River's north bank.
We just set up camp.
Do we have to start fighting already?
That's the curious part.
The Jing army has arrived
only to stay put.
But we've spent days recapturing land.
Our men and horses are tired.
It's not a good time for battle.
This is bad.
They might be after something else.
Something else?
What do you mean?
I haven't figured it out,
but it seems related
to a past major incident on Mount Buzhao.
You've traveled a long journey.
It's time to get prepared.
Today, you must not fail.
-Yes.
-Yes.
I need to patrol.
Please show them the way, General Ye.
Let's go.
This is a dangerous task.
When the formation begins,
if you may,
please take care of that lady.
-Yes.
-Yes.
Qingyu, it has been a while.
Xiwu.
I've betrayed the Sheng Kingdom.
I'm ashamed to see you.
I've heard about it along the way.
I believe
that you have your own reasons.
Where have you been all these days?
It's a long story.
I saw a few sorcerers in the camp.
What are they here for?
Is Tantai Jin up to something bad again?
You're right about that.
He asked Pianran to awaken a demon
sleeping at the bottom of the Mohe River
for his command.
His men are now preparing for the ritual.
That means
Pianran is also serving him.
If Tantai Jin succeeds,
the consequences will be dire.
I must turn things around.
-Xiwu.
-When will the ritual begin?
At sunrise tomorrow.
Your Highness.
Your Highness.
What is it? Any news?
At the Mohe River's bed
lies a sleeping ancient demon.
Tantai Jin is already leading troops
to the Mohe River.
Apparently,
they will be performing a ritual
to awaken the demon.
An ancient demon?
We can't let Tantai Jin tame it.
Mr. Pang, we can't sit idle.
We must try to break his formation.
In the current situation,
sending in troops would be a bad idea.
We don't want to put him on alert.
You and I will have to sneak in
and take care of it quickly.
Let's go.
Your Highness, wait.
My cup.
Where could His Highness be going
at this late hour?
Why is he going in haste
and without his men?
Your Majesty,
we found rogue cultivators from the South
who can do formations.
This is going to work.
Your Majesty,
I've cast a formation.
The river will split at sunrise.
Walk down the path
and we will see the demon.
Very well.
It's time.
Begin.
This is strange.
I don't sense any demonic energy
from this dragon.
It is, however,
surrounded by a cloud of resentment.
Over time,
it will be devoured by this resentment
and turn into a demonic dragon.
That's even better.
What is that?
It's just a clamshell.
Start the ritual.
Burn the sky and turn to ashes.
Subdue!
Pianran.
Tantai Jin.
The men sent to search
for Ye Xiwu reported
that she's still nowhere to be found.
Keep searching.
I want her back, alive or dead.
Are you surprised?
I bet you didn't see me coming.
You left without saying goodbye.
Now, you show your face again
only to work against me.
If not,
how will you remember me?
I see.
Get her.
Ms. Xiwu, are you all right?
That was pretty bold of you, Ms. Xiwu.
Mr. Pang.
Your Majesty, I'll take care of them.
Hang on.
Xiao Lin.
It has been a very long time.
Tantai Jin,
stop all of this.
Ordering the Firewing Army
to act recklessly
is outrageous and unforgivable.
So what?
And who is to judge?
I don't see anything wrong
with giving them full play.
Xiao Lin.
I summoned a flock of blood ravens
to celebrate your wedding day.
Did you like it?
Little Devil God.
So what do you think?
Why did you do that?
It just so happened
that the people I wanted revenge on
were all in the same place that day.
I'm sorry that I ruined your special day.
I owe it to you.
Xiao Lin,
you've shown me kindness in the past.
For that,
I don't want to make this hard for you.
Leave now
and I'll let you live.
What? Are you scared?
Xiao Lin, do you know?
Since I was a child,
I've been learning
how to treat people from you.
Clearly, you didn't do a good job.
You're right.
In fact, you and I are worlds apart.
But we do have one thing in common.
Do you know what it is?
Tantai Jin,
what are you trying to say?
You…
are an upright and noble man,
but your brothers aren't fond of you.
They even want to have you replaced.
And I,
lowly and heartless,
was wanted dead by my own brothers too.
What a waste.
Sometimes, I think to myself.
Without these unwanted people,
then perhaps
you and I
could have been brothers.
It's such a shame.
We are fated
to be enemies.
I couldn't agree more.
That's why I have to stop you today.
Go ahead.
Kill them all.
The formation has been repaired.
Keep going.
We've been tricked.
He was just stalling for time.
This is bad.
They're going to wake the dragon.
This dragon
has been dormant for 10,000 years,
stuck in a dreamscape
called Fleeting-Life Prajna.
This so-called Fleeting-Life Prajna
allows one to relive memories of the past
through dreams
and reexperience
all past joys and sorrows.
It's an endless cycle
that leaves one feeling trapped.
In the past 10,000 years,
it has been living in its dreams.
What happened to its eyes?
There's a fine line
between becoming a devil or a god.
That may be why
it has been asleep for so long.
Forcing this dragon from its slumber
has triggered a trial meant for it.
Whether it becomes a devil or a god
will be decided at this moment.
Something is off with Little Devil God.
Is the demonic dragon influencing him?
Is it trying to lure him
into choosing an evil path?
Is this the catalyst
for mankind's calamity in 500 years?
How do we stop it from turning demonic?
There's only one way.
By entering its dream and waking it.
Let me try.
-Ye Xiwu!
-Ms. Xiwu!
Why did you enter so quickly?
I haven't finished talking.
Why did he go in too?
Entrants lose their own memories
once they enter Fleeting-Life Prajna.
For all they know,
they could turn into a pebble.
They are in grave danger.
I'm going to stop Tantai Jin.
His Majesty just entered.
Will he be in danger?
Don't be stupid.
Every man has his own destiny.
We don't need to risk our lives for him.
You have a point, miss.
Let's just stay peaceful.
But no more people can enter.
They all jumped in one by one.
The dream must be at full capacity.
His Majesty is in Fleeting-Life Prajna.
It may do more harm than good
if we get into a fight.
Just wait patiently.
It's three against one.
You have to beat Tantai Jin.
No birth, no death.
Neither tainted nor pure.
Now I shall let all of you
go through the cycle
of life,
death,
love,
and hate.
Come into my dream
and be enlightened.
Such is
Fleeting-Life Prajna.
PRINCESS SANGJIU
OF UNIONID TRIBE OF THE MOHE RIVER
MINGYE, THE GOD OF WAR
OF SHANGQING REALM
-Long live the God of War!
-Long live the God of War!
-Long live the God of War!
-Long live the God of War!
-Long live the God of War!
-Long live the God of War!
If I cultivate hard enough,
I'll become an immortal one day.
Will I then be able to protect our lands
and fight the Devil Army
alongside the God of War?
Sangjiu.
Sangjiu.
Where have you been?
You were nowhere to be found.
Father was worried sick.
Sangyou,
I was away for just a short while.
I need you to stay home for a few days.
Don't go out.
A war has broken out
between the gods and devils.
When it's all over,
I'll take you out, all right?
The Mohe River is such a small place.
I'm bored to death.
Sangyou.
All right. That's enough.
You have Father and me
to keep you entertained.
It has been days of bloodshed.
Hasn't the Devil Army
crossed the Mohe River?
That's right, Father.
I heard that Mingye, the God of War,
is on the front line
with his men defending the river.
This is the eighth day
and they haven't budged.
So he's called Mingye.
I've heard of this young man.
He was a dragon inhabiting the East Sea.
After years and years of hard cultivation,
he was promoted to the God of War
and is driving back the Devil Army.
As we're both aquatic tribes,
Unionid Tribe
shares in his glory and honor.
Father,
he's a dragon from the East Sea,
whereas we are river clams.
How can we share in his glory and honor?
Aren't you old enough to know better?
Have you no shame?
You have the nerve to say it.
Mingye, a dragon,
has immortal marrow.
And so do you.
Yet he's now the God of War.
And you?
You follow me and Sangyou everywhere
and do nothing all day.
You may not be aware,
but it's chaos out there.
It's the perfect time
to cultivate in seclusion.
So how long have you meditated today?
Fine.
I'm going to meditate right now.
What has gotten into her lately?
She disappears to who knows where
and she's so distracted at home.
What did she go out for?
Well, there has been a war going on.
She must've snuck out to see it
when we weren't looking.
Did she?
If you ask me,
she went to see someone in the battle.
My baby girl is all grown up.
When she does ascend to immortality,
I might just swallow my pride
and try to set her up with that man.
For generations,
we clams have minded our own business.
Thousands of years' worth of good deeds
have yielded us
a clam spirit born with immortal marrow.
Regrettably, she's lazy and unmotivated.
Who knows when she will gain immortality?
Father,
Sangjiu is still young.
Having fun does her no harm.
There are always two sides to everything.
Now that the Devil God has manifested
and the future of the world is unclear,
the Mohe River is the safest place
Sangjiu can be.
That's a fair point.
Nothing matters more than her safety.
Send a message
to all aquatic tribes in the Mohe River.
They must hole up
for the next few days.
Don't get involved in the clash out there.
Yes, Father.
In less than three months
since the Devil God's arrival,
we've lost more than half
of Four Continents and Three Realms.
This is a critical moment in the war.
One mistake
and all will be lost.
Before War God Tianhao fell,
he entrusted the Eastern Continent
to my protection.
I can't let him down.
I must not lose the Mohe River.
Mingye,
my father left both Eastern Continent
and me to you.
What am I going to do
if something happens to you?
Tianhuan.
Thank you for healing me.
I'm going to go for a walk.