Original subtitles

♪Chasing wind, I set out afar♪

♪The road ahead lost, my voice unheard♪

♪I've tasted joy and sorrow♪

♪Laying low, I plan every move♪

♪With a mortal heart and lingering ties♪

♪I'm roaming far and wide♪

♪A twist of fate in desperate times♪

♪A bond that outlives the dust of life♪

♪Still chasing what immortality means♪

♪Even eternity flashes by in a blink♪

♪Don't mock my ordinary life♪

♪I fight alone as chaos shakes the world♪

♪Don't scorn my humble roots♪

♪Kind at heart, ruthless when I must be♪

♪Fate stirs with joy and grief beneath♪

♪I hold the tide between life and death♪

♪Faith carries me through endless dark♪

♪And I return with a heart refined♪

♪Forged by trial, I rise through three realms♪

♪Reborn in the wheel of fate♪

[The Immortal Ascension]

[Adapted from the webnovel, The Immortal Ascension by Wangyu]

[serialized in www.qidian.com under China Literature Limited]

[Episode 15]

Practicing dark arts,

harming fellow disciples,

unforgivable!

Thank you for saving me, Mentor Hongfu.

What happened?

Mentor Wu caught Ye

meeting someone

from the demonic sects.

He tried

to silence him.

I walked into it.

I meant to escort Mentor Wu to my cavern.

However,

that traitor still took his life.

Those wicked cultivators

won't get away with it.

Mentor Wu wanted me

to report it

to the Sect Master.

The demonic sects

had planted spies in the Seven Sects.

Also,

Spirit Beast Mountain is suspicious.

So it really was him.

Fellow Han.

This matter is too important

for a Foundation Establishment Stage disciple

to get involved.

I will have it investigated.

Focus on your cultivation.

Do not let word of this spread.

Yes.

I didn't expect

that after years apart,

you would become Huayuan's disciple

and reach the Foundation Establishment.

I owe it to my master and mentors

for their guidance.

You sure know how to be polite.

Maybe back then,

I underestimated you.

But don't forget

the path of cultivation

is like rowing upstream.

Move forward, or fall behind.

You still need

to keep up the good work.

I will

keep that in mind.

Report Wu Mian's death to the sect.

Give him a proper burial.

Mentor Wu,

this is the other half

of the moxa stick I used on you.

Mentor Wu,

you told me to start calling you Senior Wu.

But I still want to call you Mentor.

If you hadn't reminded me to switch the formation,

I wouldn't have

survived yesterday's battle.

Look.

We are near my cavern.

The view is beautiful.

It's the view you always liked.

It has the stream you loved.

And the rock where you used to sit.

Han Li.

It's pouring out here.

Stop standing there!

Head back now!

From now on,

you may call me Mentor Wu.

Welcome

to Yellow Maple Valley.

Whether you reach Foundation Establishment or not,

this Foundation Pill

must be kept safe.

If you need money,

go to Baiji Hall

and take more jobs.

Just say I sent you.

Your spiritual aura is still too thin.

Channel it into your feet,

and try again.

Your spirit root may be weak,

but you are diligent.

With time,

you will become great.

Mentor Wu.

You really cared about me.

What path

[Council Hall, Yan Clan Stronghold] should Yan Clan Stronghold take going forward?

Everyone,

what are your thoughts?

My Lord,

the stronghold

has always been

the Yue Kingdom's first line of defense against the demonic sects.

If we defect,

won't Yue Kingdom

be completely exposed?

It would give the demonic sects free access.

That's right.

Three hundred years ago,

we broke free from the grip of the Six Demonic Sects.

There's no way

we would join them again.

What is good and what is evil?

It all comes down to who wins and who loses.

A thousand years ago,

the Seven Sects were nothing more than rebels of the Six Sects.

And now they claim to be righteous?

Young Lady Yan is gravely ill.

The Seven Sects have done nothing to help.

Where is the Blood Spirit Flower they promised?

Do they truly not have it?

Or are they afraid the Yan Clan

will have

a Nascent Soul cultivator

and turn the Seven Sects into Eight?

The Six Sects have always welcomed those

who turn to the light.

I speak on behalf

of my father,

Sect Leader Wang Tiangu

of the Ghost Spirit Sect.

I promise you all,

if the Yan Clan Stronghold returns to

the Virtuous Sect,

we will treat you as equals.

All cultivation resources

and supreme techniques

will be shared with you.

We will be equals.

What say you?

Are these terms

not generous enough?

How can we trust you?

- Yeah. - That's right.

Why should we trust you?

The Truedeath Oath!

It's the Truedeath Oath!

My Lord!

My Lord!

That's right.

Young Master Wang

swore that oath with me.

He staked his life to earn our trust.

He is willing to bet his life

that he can cure Yan.

With such courage,

even I

have to respect him.

All of you

have followed me for many years.

There is no harm

in trusting me one more time.

I hope you

will keep your promise today.

Do not let us down.

Of course.

From now on,

we are one family.

I also hope

the senior members here

will not hesitate to lend a hand.

After all, Yan Clan Stronghold

and Ghost Spirit Sect

are united as one.

We share glory and hardship.

The fight paid off.

I got the Great Deployment Art from Ye.

So all those wooden carvings of his

were actually puppets.

Don't move.

Something feels off.

You're jealous.

I'm carving you,

and you're jealous?

Play elsewhere.

Just go.

Go now.

Fine.

If you won't go,

I will.

I played the wrong tile.

Mine.

Hongfu.

West Wind.

West Wind.

Red Dragon.

Don't waste your time.

Four Characters.

This tile was carved from the bones of a Level 4

demon beast.

Specifically made to prevent cheaters like you.

No wonder I couldn't see anything.

Come on, old gambler,

we're betting on medicinal wine.

Do you have to be this guarded?

Look at you.

You live life

tight-fisted and stingy.

No wonder Fairy Nangong stopped coming.

Save it.

Nangong was unfortunately

injured.

Then, she fought

with that demonic spy.

Now she's healing.

Otherwise,

you wouldn't be sitting at this table.

You're just afraid I'll win.

Everyone knows in mahjong,

you feed the player before you,

block the one after you.

Stop the one across from you.

I wonder if Elder Han

thinks the same way about the three of us.

It was my failure to discipline the sect.

I let a demonic spy slip into Spirit Beast Mountain.

So you're saying

you've already identified the spy?

A Qi Refining disciple named Zhong Wu.

He let the demonic sects

into the Bloody Trial Ground.

I wanted to interrogate him,

but he escaped

before I could catch him.

But I issued a wanted notice.

A Qi Refining disciple

managed to escape

from Spirit Beast Mountain?

And you still haven't found him?

Chick.

I'll do everything to find him

and clear the Spirit Beast Mountain's name.

You will have justice.

Draw a tile.

Nine Characters.

The name Zhong Wu reminded me

of something.

In my sect,

a Foundation Establishment cultivator

named Ye disappeared.

Before he vanished,

a disciple saw him

talking with two people

dressed like

Spirit Beast Mountain disciples.

Hurry up!

Come on!

Could it be

Zhong Wu again?

Sorry.

Self-draw.

Fu Yunzi, were you even listening?

I heard you.

But I was playing too.

Exactly.

We're discussing serious matters here.

It doesn't stop us from playing.

I won.

That was a winning hand.

You're cheating again.

What kind of...

Alright.

Just hurry up already.

You.

Come on.

Listen up.

Just like what Hongfu said,

that guy named Ye,

and also your guy,

Zhong Wu,

are lurking

all throughout the Seven Sects.

There are too many.

So,

we must all

stay alert.

Including against them.

What?

Can't I be a little sneaky at the game?

Hongfu,

Li,

and Fu Yunzi,

we've all been good friends for years.

The demonic sects are our sworn enemies.

I can't speak for others,

but as long as I live,

I won't let them take Spirit Beast Mountain.

Even though strange things have happened lately,

I, Hongfu,

have never once

doubted you.

Don't take

any offense.

Master.

- Xuan'er. - Just picked this for you.

I don't want it.

Mentor.

No.

We're busy here.

Off you go now.

Official business.

Go on.

Alright.

That kid

is sweet.

Yeah.

Given what happened today,

should we have the disciples leave the room?

Why?

She's fine.

She's not the type to care

about what we say.

Exactly.

My disciple just reached

the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Her progress has completely stalled.

It's driving me crazy.

That's easy, Hongfu.

Just find her a...

a companion.

A companion.

Master.

Mentor.

The Sect Master

wants you to have this.

What is it?

Blank tile.

[A wedding invitation from Yan Ruyan]

That's great news.

Hongfu, look.

Shouldn't Yellow Maple Valley send someone

with a gift as well?

They have a wedding.

Let me see it.

The Lord of the Yan Clan Stronghold

is marrying off his daughter.

Ruyan is getting married.

Wonderful!

Oh, right,

Wu Xuan,

go gather the disciples.

Yes, Master.

Come on.

You sure you've got the right number of cards?

No.

This is all your fault.

The Great Deployment Art

can temper the spirit sense,

and help with the Projection Technique.

Even in battle,

it can control more puppets.

That's incredible.

I wonder what brilliant mind created this.

Get up!

I must expand my spirit sense a bit more.

Han Li.

Come over here.

Master is looking for me?

Over here.

Master.

You called?

We've been waiting.

Hurry.

Stand still.

Here's the thing.

The young Lord of Yan Clan Stronghold,

Yan Ruyan,

is getting married soon.

So,

the Lord of Yan Clan sent us an invitation.

Each sect needs to send representatives

to attend the wedding banquet.

Mentor Hongfu

is sending Xuan'er.

One more spot left.

Now tell me,

who wants to go?

Here, Hongfu.

Have some tea.

Never mind.

See?

Just as I thought.

Song Meng is too aggressive.

And Weiniang

is way too naive.

As for Jing,

he's too rigid.

Not very adaptable.

Now, you two...

Master.

My cultivation

is lacking.

I'm bad at socializing.

This mission is important.

You need proper etiquette,

and look after Senior Dong.

With all that,

Senior Wu is the best fit.

Get back here.

Who told you to leave?

What you just said was wrong.

Xuan'er reached her stage later than you.

By the rules,

she should be calling you senior.

Besides,

from what I've seen,

you two are the only ones

she really talks to.

So...

Hongfu,

you decide.

You want me to pick?

You make the call.

I pick Han Li.

That boy

isn't much to look at,

but he seems steady enough.

Hongfu, you have great eyes.

This kid

has always been levelheaded.

Reminds me of my younger days.

Alright then.

It's settled.

Indeed.

If there's nothing else, we'll go now.

Come on, Xuan'er.

We'll each prepare our gifts.

Sure.

Sure.

Han Li,

prepare

the gift.

Hongfu, I'll walk you out.

No need.

We're headed the same way.

Let's go.

Han,

it's a big responsibility

to protect Xuan'er.

Let's go.

Oh, right.

Prepare a proper gift.

- So naggy. - Let's move.

Just my luck.

Now I have to bring a gift too.

No way.

I must ask Master

for a reward in return.

I saw people from the Yan Clan Stronghold.

Does that mean Qing

came back too?

They delivered a wedding invite.

A wedding invite?

Yan Ruyan is getting married.

That is so sudden.

Lately, Ruyan has only been

focused on cultivating.

Marriage is the last thing on her mind.

Master,

about the wedding trip...

During this journey,

you must look after

your junior Xuan'er.

Do not give your Mentor Hongfu any reason to worry.

Your wish

is my command.

But the thing is,

I've only mastered one thing

that you taught me.

If something happens

on the road with Xuan'er,

I'm afraid I might not be much help.

You rascal.

You look so honest,

but you have plenty of schemes.

You sound like my disciple.

Come here.

I did promise to teach you

a new skill

upon reaching Foundation Establishment.

It's all here.

Pick one.

Thank you, Master.

Only one.

[Restoration Technique]

[Phantom Technique, Restoration Technique]

Restoration Technique.

Phantom Technique.

Both are pretty solid.

But they don't really

stand out in any special way.

The included techniques

are a shield and a phantom clone.

But those are part of the Cyan Sword Technique.

These two don't seem worth picking.

This silver page

looks a lot like

the golden one I found in the Trial Ground.

I wonder if

there's any connection.

Master,

I picked this one.

You've decided?

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Out of all these techniques,

you picked none

and went straight for that one?

That's a surprise to me.

Do you have a sharp eye,

or just good luck?

Just lucky.

Alright then.

Hurry back and get ready.

Set out as soon as you can.

Yes, Master.

That's my disciple.

The golden page I got

and the silver one Master gave me...

This silver page

feels heavier than the gold one.

Channeling spiritual energy.

It's the complete Cyan Sword Technique!

Qingzhu Swarm Sword.

A Core Formation Stage treasure.

A full set has twelve swords.

Several sets can be

deployed at once.

If I can craft one too,

that will be amazing.

Triple Cycle Core Rebirth.

Is this an auxiliary art to the Cyan Sword Technique?

When I reach Tier 6,

as the peak of Foundation Establishment,

I must disperse my power.

Repeat this three times,

and Core Formation will be reached.

I started dispersing my power

at Tier 4.

So it was meant to compress spiritual power

and form cultivation core

Someone used this to overcome the Core Formation bottleneck...

The founder of the Cyan Sword Technique

was truly brilliant.

But then again,

this means I must redo it three times.

Can I really do that

in this lifetime?

You little rascal.

You should be

guarding the door.

Han!

It's us.

Han!

This cavern is huge.

What a nice place.

Really nice.

Han.

This cavern of yours is impressive.

Is that the spirit spring?

Spirit spring!

It really is.

Can't let them see my herb garden.

My seniors.

Look at this water.

Not bad, right?

I can't believe there is one here.

My seniors!

What brings you here?

Where is Senior Wu?

Wu Xuan is...

Han,

what gift are you bringing

to the wedding?

I almost forgot about that.

We're here

to help you brainstorm.

I heard the bride from the Yan Clan

is a cultivator from the Moonshadow Sect.

You're skilled in alchemy,

why not refine something

to aid in cultivation as a gift?

A gift

should be practical.

You're the one talking nonsense.

They are marrying off a daughter.

Han is skilled in medicine and herbs.

He should make

a nourishing beauty cream.

Now that's thoughtful.

Not everyone is staring

at the mirror all day like you.

I just saw you looking in the mirror.

Didn't I?

When did I look in a mirror?

Every day.

Alright.

We're trying to help Han.

Quit messing around.

Han.

No matter what you prepare,

just remember this.

You're representing Yellow Maple Valley.

I will keep that in mind.

One thing eludes me.

Seniors.

You seem very interested in this wedding,

so why did you dodge it

when Master asked?

Well...

Of course we want to go for fun.

But

didn't Mentor Hongfu name

Dong Xuan'er to attend?

It wouldn't

be right for us to go.

Since Dong Xuan'er is going,

Wu Xuan will go too.

Exactly.

- And they... - We don't want to see

them acting all lovey-dovey.

You know,

he'll be like this.

Yeah! Exactly.

Dong Xuan'er.

- Dong Xuan'er. - Right?

How many times have I told you guys

not to talk about Wu Xuan behind his back?

You bring him up every time.

He does this.

- Right? - That's exactly how he is.

- Am I wrong? - You shouldn't

badmouth him.

Come on.

Say it to his face, then.

Don't badmouth him

- behind his back. - Fine, I'll say it to his face!

Not this. I still need it.

The Mystic Shield.

That's my precious.

Where did you get it?

I really can't part with it.

It hurts my heart.

Those who want to go can't.

Those who don't still must cough up a treasure.

Maybe spirit herbs?

They aren't worth that much.

And I can grow more with the Green Vial.

You really don't waste any time.

You're giving it away?

Here.

Take a good look.

This spirit herb is over a hundred years old.

It's valuable.

And I'm just giving it away?

A barrier?

Han, are you there?

Open up and let me in!

It's me, Dong Xuan'er!

Come on, open the door!

Little guy,

you're way too cute.

Are you one of Han's friends too?

I'm also one of his friends.

My name is Dong Xuan'er.

Can you help me open the barrier?

Thank you.

Han?

Han!

How did you get in here?

Wow.

You'd betray your friends for a pretty face?

Come here.

Don't look.

She's got enchantment.

Don't look at her.

Come on.

Snap out of it.

Han,

I came to ask you for a spirit herb.

Every herb here has its purpose.

There are no extras.

Are you upset?

You're not happy going to the wedding

with me?

Don't think I don't know

what's on your mind.

You're annoyed with Senior Wu.

So, you're using me as a shield.

That's right.

You're the only one in this valley

who doesn't chase me around.

Of course I'm using you as a shield.

Since I don't chase you,

stay out of my business.

I'm not bothering you!

You're no fun.

Who'd want to go sightseeing with you?

It's just

no fun.

If my master hadn't said

it's safer with you,

I wouldn't want to travel with you at all.

Fine then.

Let's make some ground rules.

We each mind our own business

on the road.

Deal.

Can you really stick to that?

You spend all day with such a boring guy.

Poor little thing.

My master said we need to dress properly for the wedding.

Aren't you going to change?

I think this looks fine.

Guess I was too subtle.

I'll go get changed.

Alright, I'm off.

I'm leaving now.

I'll come play with you later.

Bye.

Look.

It's Han and Dong.

They are leaving for the Yan Clan Stronghold.

Han,

are you giving that spirit herb

to the bride?

Han,

do you know why I chose you

to come with me this time?

You already said it.

I'm your human shield.

That's true,

but there's another important reason.

Take a guess.

I have no idea.

Because you're the only one

who looks at me normally

and talks to me like a regular person.

Don't blame others for that.

Even dung beetles

are attracted to you.

It's not just dung beetles.

Look at the flowers, plants,

and your Treasure-Hunting Mouse.

They all like me too.

But still,

sometimes I really wish people

could treat me like they treat anyone else.

Ordinary life

is harder than you think.

Besides,

those seniors and juniors

try to please you

because of your enchantment.

They can't help it.

I see.

So in your eyes,

I'm someone who can't make friends

without using enchantment?

You know whether you used it or not.

Even my mouse

opened the gate for you.

I didn't use enchantment on it.

You didn't?

I'm done talking to you.

Right now, you just look plain and dull.

You're boring me.

Great.

But I have to warn you,

you shouldn't use enchantment carelessly.

You'll get yourself in trouble.

And how's that your business?

This enchantment is part of me.

It's not like I can choose to have it.

I'm Feng Jun of the Yan Clan Stronghold.

Are you here for the wedding banquet?

Correct.

So it's Han and Dong from Yellow Maple Valley.

Wait here.

I'll register you and arrange your lodging.

Upper City.

Register them.

[Upper City]

Even the tokens are made of jade.

The Yan Clan Stronghold sure is extravagant.

Sorry for the wait.

This is your city access pass.

You can use it to stay at a designated inn.

Hold onto it.

Feng,

why are our tokens

different from theirs?

Apologies.

There are more guests

than we had expected.

Only the inns

in the Lower City still have rooms.

I see.

Why can't we stay in the Upper City?

Please don't worry.

Aside from the location,

all the inns were chosen

by the Lord of the Stronghold.

We've even arranged

a fireworks show tonight.

You'll both enjoy it.

Thank you, Feng.

Feng,

are the Upper City guest rooms really full?

Are

you

sure?

I'm such an idiot.

How could I let such a beautiful lady

stay in the Lower City?

Isn't there still one upper room left?

Let her have it.

Quick.

Here you go.

Thank you, Feng.

Who is that girl?

You're blaming me for using enchantment again, aren't you?

The gift of enchantment?

Could she be

connected to that old man?

Interesting.

Looks like it's about time someone taught that old man a lesson.

Mid Foundation Establishment Stage.

Don't look.

Let's go.

[Cloud Inn]

Shopkeeper.

One room.

Coming, sir.

Are you two staying together?

We'll stay separately.

Separately?

But I'm afraid we only

have one room left.

It's fine.

- Then... - You take it.

I'll stay elsewhere.

You're clearly avoiding me

to ditch me in any way you can.

Shopkeeper,

show me the room.

Right away.

Fine then.

Let's stick to the rules we agreed on.

We'll mind our own business.

Don't come looking for me.

All the guests here are from the Seven Sects.

There are even patrols outside.

It should be a safe place.

Let her calm down on her own.

I'll take a breather too.

Sir,

don't get upset.

Cheer her up.

She'll be fine.

No lasting grudges

between companions.

Exactly.

Sorry you had to witness that.

She's my junior,

not my companion.

Really not?

Are you sure?

Definitely not.

You lost the bet.

Hand over the gems.

I'm Han Li.

May I know how to address you?

[Wuyouzi, Clear Void Sect] Wuyouzi from Clear Void Sect.

[Ba Chushui, Giant Sword Sect] Ba Chushui from the Giant Sword Sect.

You're

also here for the Yan Clan wedding?

Not exactly.

Han,

a word in private.

Please.

Han,

have you heard any rumors about the Yan Clan Stronghold lately?

They say this place

is haunted by an evil.

They feed on mortals and low-level cultivators,

killing for pleasure.

For the past three months,

people have died every night.

All while a Core Formation cultivator

was guarding this place?

The victims were mortals and low-level cultivators.

Lord Yan is too busy

marrying off his daughter.

But rumor has it

that to prevent evil from causing chaos,

during tomorrow's wedding,

Lord Yan will activate a powerful protective array.

As for the two of us,

we're here to catch the evil spirit.

If you're interested,

do join us, Han.

I just arrived,

and I need some rest tonight.

So I'll pass for now.

Goodbye.

Take care, Han.

Safe travels.

An evil spirit?

Feasting on mortals

and low-level cultivators?

I've never

heard of this before.

Just to be safe,

I'd better look around

and get a feel for the place.

♪Shards of dreams inside a dream♪

♪A pale moon falls into mirrored skies♪

♪Years slipped by as I lingered on♪

♪Old scenes rise again♪

♪Too hard to forget♪

♪Easier just to miss♪

♪They say the past fades like smoke♪

♪But looking back still stirs the ache♪

♪This noisy world, this lonely page♪

♪Swept away by time♪

♪Eyes once looked far♪

♪Now lost in the shift♪

♪Autumn winds stir♪

♪Smoke curls once more♪

♪Like clouds on the edge of sky♪

♪Returning to my eyes♪

♪Looking back from the mountaintop♪

♪Time lost its name♪

♪Was it yesterday♪

♪Or tomorrow?♪

♪The world has changed♪

♪Beyond recall♪

♪Time will fade♪

♪All the words ever spoken♪

♪Only this longing remains♪

♪Crossing centuries and days♪

♪In a fleeting moment we call eternity♪

♪In a fleeting moment called eternity♪