The Longest Promise (2023) s01e34 Episode Script
Episode 34
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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 34=
Master,
as long as I'm around,
I won't let you kill Yuan!
Zhu Yan!
Did you even listen to me?
I did!
Then why are you still
defending him?
Get out of the way!
Because
Because
Because I like Yuan.
What did you say?
Don't spout nonsense.
I'm not spouting nonsense.
Master,
back then,
I felt extremely guilty
about the Crown Prince's passing.
Yuan was the one who told me
about the existence of
the Time-reversing Spell.
When you finally acknowledged me
and took me as your student,
Yuan was the only one
who was willing to share my joy with me.
When you chased me
out of Jiuyi Mountain,
Yuan was the one who stood by my side
during my lowest moment.
Without Yuan,
I would've given up long ago.
I would never come to this mountain,
encounter you,
or get to where I am
today.
Yan'er, you don't need to
deceive your master
in order to save me.
Priest of Grand Preceptor,
the person Yan'er truly loves is
It's Yuan!
My talent is limited.
I know I can't compare myself
to you, Master.
I'll only
drag you down
and cause you to be hurt.
It was Yuan.
Yuan told me this.
Even if I could never
catch up to you,
he was willing
to stay by my side.
Master, if you don't believe me,
you can ask around
in the Extreme Wind City.
Everyone knows
that the Azure Clan canceled
their marriage
because they saw me
having a heart-to-heart conversation
in the garden with Yuan.
So,
it was my wishful thinking all along.
Yan'er.
Master,
this was my personal matter.
I shouldn't have told you that.
However, I had no choice
due to the circumstances.
Master, I just hope that
you can let Yuan go.
Yan'er.
From now on,
Yuan and I will lead a reclusive life.
We won't let anyone
take advantage of us again.
Yan'er, stop it.
It's already too late.
The Evil Star has already appeared.
I have to eliminate
Zhi Yuan, the Sea Emperor,
even if
he's the person you love.
Yuan!
(Sprawling Roots?)
(Yan'er actually mastered)
(Sprawling Roots for his sake?)
Zhu Yan,
your Sprawling Roots
cannot guard against
my Celestial Assault.
Get out of the way!
Master, we'll know
when you give it a try.
I won't show you any mercy!
Fine.
If so, I shall perish together
with Yuan.
Fine.
You said
you wanted to perish together with him?
Yan'er.
Thank the heavens.
You're finally awake.
You had me for a second there.
Here.
Where's Yan'er?
Yan'er.
How's Yan'er doing?
When I arrived at the secret tunnel,
she was already lying on the ground.
You were also
physically drained.
You used your last ounce of energy
to tell me to send her back.
Naturally, I did so.
What about the Sea Emperor?
Their marine force
was fierce and brave indeed.
They protected the Sea Emperor
and broke through Qing Gang's
and Bai Fenglin's encirclement by force.
Almost most of them
were killed in battle.
But I have something to ask you.
What exactly happened on that day?
The Sea Emperor was clearly
no match for you.
How did he manage to escape
from you
and hurt you?
I was hurt
because Celestial Assault backfired.
Celestial Assault?
Are you saying
that your Celestial Assault
hit you instead?
Why did you take it back?
Could it be Zhu Yan?
So, Zhi Yuan is the one
Yan likes
all along.
She even protected him with her life.
What did you say?
Fine.
If so, I shall perish together
with Yuan.
So,
it was all my wishful thinking.
That's impossible!
They have an age gap
of over 200 years old.
Moreover, that Merfolk
was already transformed to a man
for Chizhu Feili.
How could Zhu Yan
fall for him?
I'm sure this is a misunderstanding.
You don't need reasons
to have feelings for someone.
Just like the fact that
I can't stop myself
from liking Zhu Yan even if I know
that the person she likes is Zhi Yuan.
I was just thinking
that I would surely eliminate
the Sea Emperor once and for all.
But if I do so,
how can I face
Yan'er after that?
You should stop worrying about her.
You should think about
how to recover from your injury.
Although your life is
no longer in danger,
you were seriously injured.
And,
you used your essence qi
when we were at
the border of Western Huang.
It'll take at least
five months for you to fully recover.
Why don't we
request High Priest of Grand Preceptor
to impart some essence qi to you?
No.
You mustn't let him know
that I used my essence qi.
But why?
Is there something
that I cannot know?
We were talking about
It's about our private affairs.
Your Supreme Majesty, please forgive us.
How's your injury looking?
My essence qi protected my body.
Naturally,
I've almost recovered from my injury.
You're much more powerful
than the Sea Emperor.
Why were you seriously injured?
That Merfolk was sly and cunning.
In addition, I wasn't familiar
with the secret tunnel's layout.
That's why
I fell for their trick
and let them escape.
Your Supreme Majesty, don't worry.
They won't be as lucky
if I encounter them again.
The best-laid plans of mice and men
often go awry.
You should rest and recuperate first.
Since you were protected by
your essence qi,
you should recover in a few days.
Yes, Your Supreme Majesty.
Chong Ming.
I will make sure no one knows about
Ying's injury.
Ying will rest and recuperate
for a few days.
Just tell the others that
he's on a retreat.
Okay.
Ying,
I have some spiritual medicine
that can assist you
in recovering from your injury.
It's good for your body.
I'll let Chong Ming to retrieve it
together with me.
Ying was obviously injured
by Celestial Assault.
How did Celestial Assault
backfire on him?
The secret tunnel was dark.
It was difficult to travel.
He said he recalled Celestial Assault
as he didn't want
to hurt the innocent.
That's why the Merfolk
managed to escape.
Hurt the innocent?
So, was there anyone else
in the secret tunnel
besides Ying and the Sea Emperor?
I think so
Answer me!
It's Zhu Yan!
That dumb lass,
she barged inside and battled
the Sea Emperor together
with Shi Ying
as she was worried about him.
But Shi Ying was worried that
he might damage her.
That's why he recalled
Celestial Assault.
She's a jinx indeed.
Back then, I thought she was useful.
I only allowed her to stay by
Ying's side after placing
the Heart-crushing Curse on her
in secret.
Once Zhu Yan
intends to kill Ying,
the curse will activate,
and she will die.
So, Your Supreme Majesty, you knew
that Zhu Yan was Shi Ying's
harbinger of doom all along?
There's nothing on Jiuyi Mountain
that I
do not know.
If so, why did you tell me
that Shi Ying's curse
was over?
Your Supreme Majesty,
why did you lie to me?
Don't tell me
Without her,
Ying will never
return to the worldly world.
Now,
my goal has been achieved.
Now, Ying has worldly desires.
He will stop his cultivation
to ascend priesthood.
If Zhu Yan doesn't know
what's good for her
and still pesters Ying
in the future,
I will have no choice
but to act.
I will eliminate her.
Ying's body is more important.
Take good care of him.
I will get some spiritual medicine
for him
to assist him with his recovery.
Yes, Your Supreme Majesty.
So, you heard everything?
I'm sorry.
I would never
try to bring you and Zhu Yan together
had I known that it was all part of
the High Priest of Grand Preceptor's plan.
It's my fault
for fanning the flames.
That's why you were hurt
both physically and mentally.
It has nothing to do with you.
It'll still happen without you.
It's just a matter of time.
Now,
the High Priest of Grand Preceptor
intends to get rid of Zhu Yan.
What do you plan to do?
(Crimson Residence)
Yan'er is awake.
Yan'er!
Yan'er!
Father.
Yan'er!
Mother.
Father.
Yan'er,
how do you feel?
What are you guys doing here?
You were in a coma for several days.
I guess you became muddle-headed.
What do you mean by that?
This is our home.
That's right.
Yan'er,
Chong Ming sent you here a few days ago.
He said you fainted because you worked
too hard on your cultivation.
What were you cultivating?
You're not allowed to do so anymore.
That's right.
(So, I survived)
(Master's Celestial Assault?)
(Could it be that Master spared me?)
(What about Yuan?)
Father,
Mother.
How's the Sea Emperor doing?
Look at you.
I was telling you
not to worry about it.
But you're worrying about it again.
You're a girl.
You should just stay safe.
Your master
and the two generals
Qing and Bai
will deal with the war.
Don't tell me
you're doubting your master's ability?
That's right.
However, he was careless
to let the Sea Emperor escape this time.
What?
The Sea Emperor isn't dead?
(Master did spare him.)
(But that means he recalled
Celestial Assault.)
If so, Master is
Don't move around.
Lie down.
The Priest of Grand Preceptor is fine.
He's on a retreat right now.
Once he's done,
he will deal with everything.
He will kill the Sea Emperor
and annihilate his marine force.
His Majesty already issued
an imperial edict.
Enough.
Our daughter just woke up.
Don't feed her with so much information.
Let her rest.
Okay.
Rest well.
I'll stop talking.
I'll go and check on
your medicine.
By the way,
don't interrupt
your master for now.
Just go already.
Okay.
All of us should leave.
Let Yan'er rest here.
It's because I like Yuan.
(I actually said that I liked Yuan)
(in front of Master.)
(How could I say that?)
(I told him such a huge lie.)
(And, I disrupted Master's plan.)
(I'm sure he's very angry.)
(I'm sure he doesn't want
to see me again.)
(Master is definitely
seriously injured.)
(But I have no way)
(to face him now.)
She's here.
Your Supreme Majesty,
let me explain myself to Zhu Yan.
I no longer want her
to appear in front of me again.
But what about your injury?
Ying,
if Zhu Yan keeps pestering you,
I can act on your behalf.
Master.
Why did you come here
in the middle of the night?
Master,
it's all my fault.
I have no way to face you.
Are you okay?
Get up first. We can talk after that.
You must be happy that he didn't die
from my Celestial Assault.
Master, thank you for not killing him.
But Master,
you spared him back then.
Did you get yourself hurt
because of that?
You think you two
can injure me?
I'm glad to hear that.
Actually,
I had no choice but to say so
due to the circumstances.
I know
that His Majesty has issued an edict
for you to kill the Sea Emperor.
You had no choice too.
But Master, you stopped your plan
because of me.
That's not it.
I hope you can go back
and train harder.
Only then,
you'll be able to go up against me
when I try to kill him again
in the future.
Master.
I didn't kill you guys last time
because you saved me
in Cangwu Abyss once.
I don't want to become an evil mentor
who kills his student.
However, that won't happen again.
It's because
I'm severing my ties with you
as your mentor.
From now on,
it's ashes to ashes, dust to dust.
Master,
you must be joking with me.
Why would you kick me out?
Master!
From now on,
I, Shi Ying,
don't have a treacherous student
who disregards her nation.
Master?
Master!
Do not call me that again.
From now on,
I'm not your master.
Go back.
Master!
Please return the Jade Bone to me!
Please don't
chase me out!
Scram!
Master!
Master!
Master!
Master!
Don't tell me you're abandoning me?
Open the door!
Master!
Master, don't do this!
Shi Ying!
Master, I'm begging you!
Where's His Supreme Majesty?
He left after he saw you retrieving
the Jade Bone.
Why did you resort to that?
Master!
She will never leave my side
if I don't do this.
His Supreme Majesty
won't let her off too.
And,
I will definitely kill the Sea Emperor.
Instead of letting her
suffer and despair in the future,
I would rather she hates me now.
Master!
It's raining.
I know.
But she's kneeling outside.
I'll tell her to leave.
Just let her kneel.
She'll leave my side naturally
after she gives up.
Master!
♪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♪
♪Like our initial encounter
etched deep within my heart♪
♪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♪
♪Like our initial encounter
etched deep within my heart♪
Priest of Grand Preceptor,
you don't take food with heavy flavor.
I'm sure this peach juice
will be to your liking.
Princess Zhu Yan is
still kneeling outside.
Why don't I send her back first?
As the only daughter of
the Crimson King,
she's kneeling in front of
the residence of Bai Family.
If news of this gets out,
our reputation will be ruined.
Suit yourself.
Priest of Grand Preceptor
is a man of his word.
Do you think he'll change his mind
just because
you knelt under the rain
for the entire night?
You don't understand
your master at all.
(Yes.)
(She's right.)
(Master chased me out)
(because)
(the conflict between
the Kongsang people and Merfolk Clan)
(cannot be resolved.)
(Master will forgive me)
(as long as he sees that
Yuan can bring peace)
(to both clans.)
(That's right.)
(I should look for Yuan.)
Someone.
Yes, ma'am.
Get her a cup of ginger tea.
Get her a set of my clothing.
You want to leave like this?
Do you want people to think badly
of your master?
I'll send you back to
the Crimson Residence first.
Don't feel burdened.
I'm doing this for
the Priest of Grand Preceptor.
I want him to know
how gentle and generous I am.
Thank you.
Send the ingredients I've selected
to the kitchen.
Remember,
the soup needs to
be stewed for a long time.
-Yes, ma'am.
-Yes, ma'am.
Princess, the things you sent to him
will be returned untouched
every time.
Even so, are you still
willing to continue?
It doesn't matter
if he takes them or not.
I just want him to know
that I never gave up.
I want others to know
that I'm the best partner for him.
You didn't give up, huh?
So, you were lying to me
back then.
You guys may leave first.
I need to speak
to General Qing in private.
Yes.
General Qing,
can't I have the privilege
to regret my words?
I lost
an important document.
Did you take it?
You came to my room all of a sudden
and told me all of that.
I'm sure Bai Fenglin told you to do so
in order to steal that document from me.
The person
who was relaying our intel
to the Merfolk marine force in secret
was actually your elder brother.
General Qing,
you don't have any evidence.
You mustn't frame him.
Xuelu,
if you admit it right now,
I can still save you
from your elder brother.
I didn't do it.
If that's the case,
I'll tell you this.
The document you took
was just a copy.
The document your brother wrote
is still in my hand.
Once the Priest of Grand Preceptor
comes out of his retreat,
I will hand
the original document to him.
Don't do it.
I knew it was you guys.
This is?
When you returned my scarf to me
on Jiuyi Mountain,
there was a piece of leaf
inside.
This Leaf of Love,
it trapped me here until now.
It was a sweet experience for me.
However, I, Qing Gang,
have a bottom line.
You used my feelings for you
to manipulate me time and time again.
I don't blame you for that.
I did so willingly.
Because
it was between you and me.
However, since you've chosen
to help a traitor of Kongsang,
that means I was wrong about you.
From today onward,
I can no longer keep you company.
Don't do it.
Please return
my jade pendant to me.
Who cares about your jade pendant?
I threw it away long ago.
Princess Xuelu,
no matter what reason,
treason
is a heinous crime.
If a Merfolk
uses Dream Creation excessively,
they will fall into a deep slumber.
I never expected Ruyi
to wake up.
Maybe your master
is the only person
who can achieve such a feat
in Kongsang.
So, Master saved Ruyi?
Yan'er,
you shouldn't have
gotten yourself involved.
You lied to your master
and said that you loved me
in order to save me.
You knew your master was
This is not the time for this.
I had no choice back then.
Now, I have no way to face Master again.
I came here today
to ask you about your plans.
I went to find you a few days ago.
Initially, I wanted to
bid farewell to you.
However,
you were in a coma.
Bid farewell to me?
Judging from the current circumstances,
bringing the Merfolk back to Biluo Sea
is my best choice.
That's right.
That's the best choice.
This way, the war will die down.
Master won't be able to capture you.
You won't be killed
because of your identity
as the Sea Emperor.
And, Master won't be
put on the spot
because of me again.
Yuan,
are you leaving too?
Naturally.
I'm the Sea Emperor.
Okay.
I support your decision.
Thank you for the support.
However, please only
support me mentally.
Yan'er,
you have to
stay out of this.
Priest of Grand Preceptor,
you ended your retreat already?
Priest of Grand Preceptor.
The Sea Emperor hasn't been captured.
We should act as quickly as possible.
The Sea Emperor managed to escape
due to my negligence.
Generals,
it must've been tough.
It was tough on General Qing.
He slew over ten
of the marine force's elite troops.
And, he almost
snatched the Sea Emperor
from their hands.
This is my duty.
General Bai, you don't need
to offer such unnecessary kindness.
Lately, I heard
that the Merfolk had ceased their fight
as they prepare to retreat to the sea.
You guys
have destroyed plenty of such entrances.
I had dealings with the Merfolk
for many years.
They have to use the sea entrances
for them to return
to Biluo Sea.
If they don't do so,
they'll get lost
in the deep sea
even if they're adept at swimming.
That's why I interrogated
the prisoners we captured.
Because of that, I found out about
the sea entrances.
Thus, General Qing and I destroyed them
to cut off their escape route.
There's no need to
exterminate the Merfolk.
Allow them to leave
if they wish to return to Biluo Sea.
We just need to keep an eye
on the Sea Emperor.
He's the main culprit here.
But His Majesty's order was for us
to exterminate all of them.
A prairie fire cannot
burn all the weeds,
they grow again when
the spring breeze blows.
If we capture the Sea Emperor early,
the Merfolk won't have a leader
to lead them.
They won't achieve anything.
General Qing, you're right.
Priest of Grand Preceptor,
if you can draw
a portrait of the Sea Emperor,
I can send my men
to post wanted posters of him.
This way,
I believe it'll be much more
convenient for us.
If we can capture the Sea Emperor
with just a portrait,
what makes him
any different from the normal soldiers
he commands?
These spots
might be sea entrances.
Generals, please send your men
to investigate them.
The Sea Emperor will surely
attempt to escape
using one of these entrances.
According to my understanding of him,
the Sea Emperor won't leave
before all Merfolk
retreat to Biluo Sea.
We just need to capture him alive.
So,
we don't need to
harm the innocent Merfolk.
We don't need to destroy
the sea entrances too.
Generals,
do you guys have anything else to say?
General Qing,
I think my cousin's plan
is already clear enough.
Why don't we
execute it immediately?
General Bai,
you're worried that
I might report to him
that you're relaying intel
to the Merfolk, right?
General Qing,
no need to trouble yourself.
I will confess and apologize
to Priest of Grand Preceptor
when the time is right.
General Bai, you're just
finding an excuse
to stall time, right?
That's not true.
I didn't intend to commit treason
by doing so.
I just wanted
to stall the war
so that I could render more merit.
But now, the situation is clear.
The Merfolk are
retreating to Biluo Sea.
It's no longer necessary
for me to do so.
Don't worry.
I made preparations for it long ago.
The day we return from the battle
will be the day
I confess my crime.
Did you persuade him?
It was just an act to stall time.
If he insists on reporting me,
I have no choice but to get rid of him.
Qing Gang is a military commander.
And, the war between the two clans
will break out soon.
It's nothing out of the ordinary
if he dies on the battlefield.
Brother,
we've already committed
too many mistakes.
If we keep this up,
I'm afraid
the consequences will be irreversible.
What nonsense are you saying?
Since it has come to this,
we have no way to back down now.
I've committed treason,
which is a heinous crime.
If I lose my foothold now,
the White Clan
will never rise to glory again.
But we can't just
But what?
Don't tell me
you're taking pity on that brat?
Let me warn you.
You're a member of the Bai Family.
You better don't side with outsiders.
If not, not only will you
not be able to save him,
but you will also
be sacrificed instead.
(Xinghaiyun Pleasure House)
Lord Yuan.
How did it go?
The elderly, weak, women, and children
have retreated according to our plan.
Bai Fenglin's Valorous Cavalry
is still pursuing us.
However, it appears as if
Qing Gang's Shadow Warriors
are letting us leave.
If so, we should do all we can
to retreat from Qing Gang's territory.
Understood.
But my lord,
the sea entrances to Biluo Sea
are limited.
And, Qing Gang might be willing
to spare innocent Merfolk,
but he might not
spare us.
In addition,
the security in the city
is getting tighter.
I'm afraid
the Kongsang people will locate
all of our sea entrances
before we could retreat in time.
If the Sea Emperor must be dead
for the issue to be resolved,
I will die on his behalf.
♪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♪
♪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 34=
Master,
as long as I'm around,
I won't let you kill Yuan!
Zhu Yan!
Did you even listen to me?
I did!
Then why are you still
defending him?
Get out of the way!
Because
Because
Because I like Yuan.
What did you say?
Don't spout nonsense.
I'm not spouting nonsense.
Master,
back then,
I felt extremely guilty
about the Crown Prince's passing.
Yuan was the one who told me
about the existence of
the Time-reversing Spell.
When you finally acknowledged me
and took me as your student,
Yuan was the only one
who was willing to share my joy with me.
When you chased me
out of Jiuyi Mountain,
Yuan was the one who stood by my side
during my lowest moment.
Without Yuan,
I would've given up long ago.
I would never come to this mountain,
encounter you,
or get to where I am
today.
Yan'er, you don't need to
deceive your master
in order to save me.
Priest of Grand Preceptor,
the person Yan'er truly loves is
It's Yuan!
My talent is limited.
I know I can't compare myself
to you, Master.
I'll only
drag you down
and cause you to be hurt.
It was Yuan.
Yuan told me this.
Even if I could never
catch up to you,
he was willing
to stay by my side.
Master, if you don't believe me,
you can ask around
in the Extreme Wind City.
Everyone knows
that the Azure Clan canceled
their marriage
because they saw me
having a heart-to-heart conversation
in the garden with Yuan.
So,
it was my wishful thinking all along.
Yan'er.
Master,
this was my personal matter.
I shouldn't have told you that.
However, I had no choice
due to the circumstances.
Master, I just hope that
you can let Yuan go.
Yan'er.
From now on,
Yuan and I will lead a reclusive life.
We won't let anyone
take advantage of us again.
Yan'er, stop it.
It's already too late.
The Evil Star has already appeared.
I have to eliminate
Zhi Yuan, the Sea Emperor,
even if
he's the person you love.
Yuan!
(Sprawling Roots?)
(Yan'er actually mastered)
(Sprawling Roots for his sake?)
Zhu Yan,
your Sprawling Roots
cannot guard against
my Celestial Assault.
Get out of the way!
Master, we'll know
when you give it a try.
I won't show you any mercy!
Fine.
If so, I shall perish together
with Yuan.
Fine.
You said
you wanted to perish together with him?
Yan'er.
Thank the heavens.
You're finally awake.
You had me for a second there.
Here.
Where's Yan'er?
Yan'er.
How's Yan'er doing?
When I arrived at the secret tunnel,
she was already lying on the ground.
You were also
physically drained.
You used your last ounce of energy
to tell me to send her back.
Naturally, I did so.
What about the Sea Emperor?
Their marine force
was fierce and brave indeed.
They protected the Sea Emperor
and broke through Qing Gang's
and Bai Fenglin's encirclement by force.
Almost most of them
were killed in battle.
But I have something to ask you.
What exactly happened on that day?
The Sea Emperor was clearly
no match for you.
How did he manage to escape
from you
and hurt you?
I was hurt
because Celestial Assault backfired.
Celestial Assault?
Are you saying
that your Celestial Assault
hit you instead?
Why did you take it back?
Could it be Zhu Yan?
So, Zhi Yuan is the one
Yan likes
all along.
She even protected him with her life.
What did you say?
Fine.
If so, I shall perish together
with Yuan.
So,
it was all my wishful thinking.
That's impossible!
They have an age gap
of over 200 years old.
Moreover, that Merfolk
was already transformed to a man
for Chizhu Feili.
How could Zhu Yan
fall for him?
I'm sure this is a misunderstanding.
You don't need reasons
to have feelings for someone.
Just like the fact that
I can't stop myself
from liking Zhu Yan even if I know
that the person she likes is Zhi Yuan.
I was just thinking
that I would surely eliminate
the Sea Emperor once and for all.
But if I do so,
how can I face
Yan'er after that?
You should stop worrying about her.
You should think about
how to recover from your injury.
Although your life is
no longer in danger,
you were seriously injured.
And,
you used your essence qi
when we were at
the border of Western Huang.
It'll take at least
five months for you to fully recover.
Why don't we
request High Priest of Grand Preceptor
to impart some essence qi to you?
No.
You mustn't let him know
that I used my essence qi.
But why?
Is there something
that I cannot know?
We were talking about
It's about our private affairs.
Your Supreme Majesty, please forgive us.
How's your injury looking?
My essence qi protected my body.
Naturally,
I've almost recovered from my injury.
You're much more powerful
than the Sea Emperor.
Why were you seriously injured?
That Merfolk was sly and cunning.
In addition, I wasn't familiar
with the secret tunnel's layout.
That's why
I fell for their trick
and let them escape.
Your Supreme Majesty, don't worry.
They won't be as lucky
if I encounter them again.
The best-laid plans of mice and men
often go awry.
You should rest and recuperate first.
Since you were protected by
your essence qi,
you should recover in a few days.
Yes, Your Supreme Majesty.
Chong Ming.
I will make sure no one knows about
Ying's injury.
Ying will rest and recuperate
for a few days.
Just tell the others that
he's on a retreat.
Okay.
Ying,
I have some spiritual medicine
that can assist you
in recovering from your injury.
It's good for your body.
I'll let Chong Ming to retrieve it
together with me.
Ying was obviously injured
by Celestial Assault.
How did Celestial Assault
backfire on him?
The secret tunnel was dark.
It was difficult to travel.
He said he recalled Celestial Assault
as he didn't want
to hurt the innocent.
That's why the Merfolk
managed to escape.
Hurt the innocent?
So, was there anyone else
in the secret tunnel
besides Ying and the Sea Emperor?
I think so
Answer me!
It's Zhu Yan!
That dumb lass,
she barged inside and battled
the Sea Emperor together
with Shi Ying
as she was worried about him.
But Shi Ying was worried that
he might damage her.
That's why he recalled
Celestial Assault.
She's a jinx indeed.
Back then, I thought she was useful.
I only allowed her to stay by
Ying's side after placing
the Heart-crushing Curse on her
in secret.
Once Zhu Yan
intends to kill Ying,
the curse will activate,
and she will die.
So, Your Supreme Majesty, you knew
that Zhu Yan was Shi Ying's
harbinger of doom all along?
There's nothing on Jiuyi Mountain
that I
do not know.
If so, why did you tell me
that Shi Ying's curse
was over?
Your Supreme Majesty,
why did you lie to me?
Don't tell me
Without her,
Ying will never
return to the worldly world.
Now,
my goal has been achieved.
Now, Ying has worldly desires.
He will stop his cultivation
to ascend priesthood.
If Zhu Yan doesn't know
what's good for her
and still pesters Ying
in the future,
I will have no choice
but to act.
I will eliminate her.
Ying's body is more important.
Take good care of him.
I will get some spiritual medicine
for him
to assist him with his recovery.
Yes, Your Supreme Majesty.
So, you heard everything?
I'm sorry.
I would never
try to bring you and Zhu Yan together
had I known that it was all part of
the High Priest of Grand Preceptor's plan.
It's my fault
for fanning the flames.
That's why you were hurt
both physically and mentally.
It has nothing to do with you.
It'll still happen without you.
It's just a matter of time.
Now,
the High Priest of Grand Preceptor
intends to get rid of Zhu Yan.
What do you plan to do?
(Crimson Residence)
Yan'er is awake.
Yan'er!
Yan'er!
Father.
Yan'er!
Mother.
Father.
Yan'er,
how do you feel?
What are you guys doing here?
You were in a coma for several days.
I guess you became muddle-headed.
What do you mean by that?
This is our home.
That's right.
Yan'er,
Chong Ming sent you here a few days ago.
He said you fainted because you worked
too hard on your cultivation.
What were you cultivating?
You're not allowed to do so anymore.
That's right.
(So, I survived)
(Master's Celestial Assault?)
(Could it be that Master spared me?)
(What about Yuan?)
Father,
Mother.
How's the Sea Emperor doing?
Look at you.
I was telling you
not to worry about it.
But you're worrying about it again.
You're a girl.
You should just stay safe.
Your master
and the two generals
Qing and Bai
will deal with the war.
Don't tell me
you're doubting your master's ability?
That's right.
However, he was careless
to let the Sea Emperor escape this time.
What?
The Sea Emperor isn't dead?
(Master did spare him.)
(But that means he recalled
Celestial Assault.)
If so, Master is
Don't move around.
Lie down.
The Priest of Grand Preceptor is fine.
He's on a retreat right now.
Once he's done,
he will deal with everything.
He will kill the Sea Emperor
and annihilate his marine force.
His Majesty already issued
an imperial edict.
Enough.
Our daughter just woke up.
Don't feed her with so much information.
Let her rest.
Okay.
Rest well.
I'll stop talking.
I'll go and check on
your medicine.
By the way,
don't interrupt
your master for now.
Just go already.
Okay.
All of us should leave.
Let Yan'er rest here.
It's because I like Yuan.
(I actually said that I liked Yuan)
(in front of Master.)
(How could I say that?)
(I told him such a huge lie.)
(And, I disrupted Master's plan.)
(I'm sure he's very angry.)
(I'm sure he doesn't want
to see me again.)
(Master is definitely
seriously injured.)
(But I have no way)
(to face him now.)
She's here.
Your Supreme Majesty,
let me explain myself to Zhu Yan.
I no longer want her
to appear in front of me again.
But what about your injury?
Ying,
if Zhu Yan keeps pestering you,
I can act on your behalf.
Master.
Why did you come here
in the middle of the night?
Master,
it's all my fault.
I have no way to face you.
Are you okay?
Get up first. We can talk after that.
You must be happy that he didn't die
from my Celestial Assault.
Master, thank you for not killing him.
But Master,
you spared him back then.
Did you get yourself hurt
because of that?
You think you two
can injure me?
I'm glad to hear that.
Actually,
I had no choice but to say so
due to the circumstances.
I know
that His Majesty has issued an edict
for you to kill the Sea Emperor.
You had no choice too.
But Master, you stopped your plan
because of me.
That's not it.
I hope you can go back
and train harder.
Only then,
you'll be able to go up against me
when I try to kill him again
in the future.
Master.
I didn't kill you guys last time
because you saved me
in Cangwu Abyss once.
I don't want to become an evil mentor
who kills his student.
However, that won't happen again.
It's because
I'm severing my ties with you
as your mentor.
From now on,
it's ashes to ashes, dust to dust.
Master,
you must be joking with me.
Why would you kick me out?
Master!
From now on,
I, Shi Ying,
don't have a treacherous student
who disregards her nation.
Master?
Master!
Do not call me that again.
From now on,
I'm not your master.
Go back.
Master!
Please return the Jade Bone to me!
Please don't
chase me out!
Scram!
Master!
Master!
Master!
Master!
Don't tell me you're abandoning me?
Open the door!
Master!
Master, don't do this!
Shi Ying!
Master, I'm begging you!
Where's His Supreme Majesty?
He left after he saw you retrieving
the Jade Bone.
Why did you resort to that?
Master!
She will never leave my side
if I don't do this.
His Supreme Majesty
won't let her off too.
And,
I will definitely kill the Sea Emperor.
Instead of letting her
suffer and despair in the future,
I would rather she hates me now.
Master!
It's raining.
I know.
But she's kneeling outside.
I'll tell her to leave.
Just let her kneel.
She'll leave my side naturally
after she gives up.
Master!
♪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♪
♪Like our initial encounter
etched deep within my heart♪
♪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♪
♪Like our initial encounter
etched deep within my heart♪
Priest of Grand Preceptor,
you don't take food with heavy flavor.
I'm sure this peach juice
will be to your liking.
Princess Zhu Yan is
still kneeling outside.
Why don't I send her back first?
As the only daughter of
the Crimson King,
she's kneeling in front of
the residence of Bai Family.
If news of this gets out,
our reputation will be ruined.
Suit yourself.
Priest of Grand Preceptor
is a man of his word.
Do you think he'll change his mind
just because
you knelt under the rain
for the entire night?
You don't understand
your master at all.
(Yes.)
(She's right.)
(Master chased me out)
(because)
(the conflict between
the Kongsang people and Merfolk Clan)
(cannot be resolved.)
(Master will forgive me)
(as long as he sees that
Yuan can bring peace)
(to both clans.)
(That's right.)
(I should look for Yuan.)
Someone.
Yes, ma'am.
Get her a cup of ginger tea.
Get her a set of my clothing.
You want to leave like this?
Do you want people to think badly
of your master?
I'll send you back to
the Crimson Residence first.
Don't feel burdened.
I'm doing this for
the Priest of Grand Preceptor.
I want him to know
how gentle and generous I am.
Thank you.
Send the ingredients I've selected
to the kitchen.
Remember,
the soup needs to
be stewed for a long time.
-Yes, ma'am.
-Yes, ma'am.
Princess, the things you sent to him
will be returned untouched
every time.
Even so, are you still
willing to continue?
It doesn't matter
if he takes them or not.
I just want him to know
that I never gave up.
I want others to know
that I'm the best partner for him.
You didn't give up, huh?
So, you were lying to me
back then.
You guys may leave first.
I need to speak
to General Qing in private.
Yes.
General Qing,
can't I have the privilege
to regret my words?
I lost
an important document.
Did you take it?
You came to my room all of a sudden
and told me all of that.
I'm sure Bai Fenglin told you to do so
in order to steal that document from me.
The person
who was relaying our intel
to the Merfolk marine force in secret
was actually your elder brother.
General Qing,
you don't have any evidence.
You mustn't frame him.
Xuelu,
if you admit it right now,
I can still save you
from your elder brother.
I didn't do it.
If that's the case,
I'll tell you this.
The document you took
was just a copy.
The document your brother wrote
is still in my hand.
Once the Priest of Grand Preceptor
comes out of his retreat,
I will hand
the original document to him.
Don't do it.
I knew it was you guys.
This is?
When you returned my scarf to me
on Jiuyi Mountain,
there was a piece of leaf
inside.
This Leaf of Love,
it trapped me here until now.
It was a sweet experience for me.
However, I, Qing Gang,
have a bottom line.
You used my feelings for you
to manipulate me time and time again.
I don't blame you for that.
I did so willingly.
Because
it was between you and me.
However, since you've chosen
to help a traitor of Kongsang,
that means I was wrong about you.
From today onward,
I can no longer keep you company.
Don't do it.
Please return
my jade pendant to me.
Who cares about your jade pendant?
I threw it away long ago.
Princess Xuelu,
no matter what reason,
treason
is a heinous crime.
If a Merfolk
uses Dream Creation excessively,
they will fall into a deep slumber.
I never expected Ruyi
to wake up.
Maybe your master
is the only person
who can achieve such a feat
in Kongsang.
So, Master saved Ruyi?
Yan'er,
you shouldn't have
gotten yourself involved.
You lied to your master
and said that you loved me
in order to save me.
You knew your master was
This is not the time for this.
I had no choice back then.
Now, I have no way to face Master again.
I came here today
to ask you about your plans.
I went to find you a few days ago.
Initially, I wanted to
bid farewell to you.
However,
you were in a coma.
Bid farewell to me?
Judging from the current circumstances,
bringing the Merfolk back to Biluo Sea
is my best choice.
That's right.
That's the best choice.
This way, the war will die down.
Master won't be able to capture you.
You won't be killed
because of your identity
as the Sea Emperor.
And, Master won't be
put on the spot
because of me again.
Yuan,
are you leaving too?
Naturally.
I'm the Sea Emperor.
Okay.
I support your decision.
Thank you for the support.
However, please only
support me mentally.
Yan'er,
you have to
stay out of this.
Priest of Grand Preceptor,
you ended your retreat already?
Priest of Grand Preceptor.
The Sea Emperor hasn't been captured.
We should act as quickly as possible.
The Sea Emperor managed to escape
due to my negligence.
Generals,
it must've been tough.
It was tough on General Qing.
He slew over ten
of the marine force's elite troops.
And, he almost
snatched the Sea Emperor
from their hands.
This is my duty.
General Bai, you don't need
to offer such unnecessary kindness.
Lately, I heard
that the Merfolk had ceased their fight
as they prepare to retreat to the sea.
You guys
have destroyed plenty of such entrances.
I had dealings with the Merfolk
for many years.
They have to use the sea entrances
for them to return
to Biluo Sea.
If they don't do so,
they'll get lost
in the deep sea
even if they're adept at swimming.
That's why I interrogated
the prisoners we captured.
Because of that, I found out about
the sea entrances.
Thus, General Qing and I destroyed them
to cut off their escape route.
There's no need to
exterminate the Merfolk.
Allow them to leave
if they wish to return to Biluo Sea.
We just need to keep an eye
on the Sea Emperor.
He's the main culprit here.
But His Majesty's order was for us
to exterminate all of them.
A prairie fire cannot
burn all the weeds,
they grow again when
the spring breeze blows.
If we capture the Sea Emperor early,
the Merfolk won't have a leader
to lead them.
They won't achieve anything.
General Qing, you're right.
Priest of Grand Preceptor,
if you can draw
a portrait of the Sea Emperor,
I can send my men
to post wanted posters of him.
This way,
I believe it'll be much more
convenient for us.
If we can capture the Sea Emperor
with just a portrait,
what makes him
any different from the normal soldiers
he commands?
These spots
might be sea entrances.
Generals, please send your men
to investigate them.
The Sea Emperor will surely
attempt to escape
using one of these entrances.
According to my understanding of him,
the Sea Emperor won't leave
before all Merfolk
retreat to Biluo Sea.
We just need to capture him alive.
So,
we don't need to
harm the innocent Merfolk.
We don't need to destroy
the sea entrances too.
Generals,
do you guys have anything else to say?
General Qing,
I think my cousin's plan
is already clear enough.
Why don't we
execute it immediately?
General Bai,
you're worried that
I might report to him
that you're relaying intel
to the Merfolk, right?
General Qing,
no need to trouble yourself.
I will confess and apologize
to Priest of Grand Preceptor
when the time is right.
General Bai, you're just
finding an excuse
to stall time, right?
That's not true.
I didn't intend to commit treason
by doing so.
I just wanted
to stall the war
so that I could render more merit.
But now, the situation is clear.
The Merfolk are
retreating to Biluo Sea.
It's no longer necessary
for me to do so.
Don't worry.
I made preparations for it long ago.
The day we return from the battle
will be the day
I confess my crime.
Did you persuade him?
It was just an act to stall time.
If he insists on reporting me,
I have no choice but to get rid of him.
Qing Gang is a military commander.
And, the war between the two clans
will break out soon.
It's nothing out of the ordinary
if he dies on the battlefield.
Brother,
we've already committed
too many mistakes.
If we keep this up,
I'm afraid
the consequences will be irreversible.
What nonsense are you saying?
Since it has come to this,
we have no way to back down now.
I've committed treason,
which is a heinous crime.
If I lose my foothold now,
the White Clan
will never rise to glory again.
But we can't just
But what?
Don't tell me
you're taking pity on that brat?
Let me warn you.
You're a member of the Bai Family.
You better don't side with outsiders.
If not, not only will you
not be able to save him,
but you will also
be sacrificed instead.
(Xinghaiyun Pleasure House)
Lord Yuan.
How did it go?
The elderly, weak, women, and children
have retreated according to our plan.
Bai Fenglin's Valorous Cavalry
is still pursuing us.
However, it appears as if
Qing Gang's Shadow Warriors
are letting us leave.
If so, we should do all we can
to retreat from Qing Gang's territory.
Understood.
But my lord,
the sea entrances to Biluo Sea
are limited.
And, Qing Gang might be willing
to spare innocent Merfolk,
but he might not
spare us.
In addition,
the security in the city
is getting tighter.
I'm afraid
the Kongsang people will locate
all of our sea entrances
before we could retreat in time.
If the Sea Emperor must be dead
for the issue to be resolved,
I will die on his behalf.
♪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♪