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=Love Beyond the Grave= (Adapted from the novel by Li Qingran)

=Episode 15=

Father,

did you keep me away all these years

for that evil spirit?

All my siblings died young.

You knew the reason all along.

Since you knew that,

why keep dealing with the evil spirit?

It's all to satisfy

your own desires.

Father,

how could you keep doing this?

Driven by the evil spirit,

you didn't even care that your kids

were devoured by it.

I am your father.

Who do you think I did this for?

In the Royal Court,

we were always looked down on,

so we were driven here.

If I had not bargained with that evil spirit,

how could we rise again?

And how could you

ever become

the Young Priest?

Father,

rising again was your wish,

not mine

or my siblings'.

Since you

have betrayed Cangshen,

I should resign in shame

and leave the Royal Court.

How could you say that?

Nonsense?

Resign?

Did your siblings

die for nothing?

Their deaths were not because of me.

They died because of you.

Master Yili'er,

you say Luda rose this far

because you dealt with an evil spirit.

I don't think so.

Perhaps it was the other way around.

Maybe Song Xingyu saw long ago

how insatiable you were

and how you tried to make your son

the High Priest.

So, he used you.

If that is true,

then did I

kill my own kids

with my own hands?

If there's nothing else,

I will go back and rest first.

This late-night spectacle

has truly wearied me.

My kids...

Have you heard?

Last night, at the House of Yili'er,

all their treasures

vanished overnight.

What a pity.

Indeed.

By morning,

the concubines and servants

- Gentlemen. - had all left.

Now,

only Master Yili'er

and Young Master Luda remain.

The other Young Master

also drowned.

I spoke with Father last night.

He will return with me

to the Capital to atone.

He will never return to Youzhou.

You trust Cangshen that much?

Cangshen

is, in truth, a kind of faith.

You have convictions too.

You should know this.

When one's faith is firm enough,

it can rival

all the weapons in the world.

The power of Cangshen

lies in one faith shared by millions.

Seventeen,

you once believed

in the Aphorisms of Cangshen.

Why now...

In the Aphorisms,

Cangshen's greatest blessing

is to spread the Chong People's line

to every corner of the world.

You marched south and seized

Great Liang's land and its people.

Is this what your faith asks of you?

I know that between the two nations

lies deep hatred.

But I hope

more of the Liang People

will come to worship Cangshen

and become Cangshen's people.

Each should do their own part,

with no more strife.

Seventeen,

have you ever wondered

how I knew you last night?

Young Priest,

we were never friends.

One day, we may be foes.

So,

let's part here.

Take care of yourself.

Greetings, Your Lordship.

You hurried back.

Anything wrong with Her Grace?

Your Lordship,

Song Xingyu was seen in Youzhou.

So, Her Grace went to Youzhou

because of him.

Did Her Grace catch Song Xingyu?

He got away.

Understood.

Your Lordship,

there is also a spirit

by her side.

His identity is unknown.

Are you sure it's not a mortal?

It is a spirit

with strong spirit power.

Naan!

Put me down.

Tell me where Song Xingyu is,

and I'll let you go.

I don't know.

I truly don't know.

I believe you don't know.

But the Sovereign won't.

Fine, I'll talk.

Put me down first.

You...

Greetings, Your Lordship.

Why are you in such a panic?

Your Lordship,

while I was on law enforcement duty,

I ran into Song Xingyu.

I did all I could

to stop Song Xingyu,

but he still got away.

I was anxious

because…

Because I wanted

to report this news

to you at once.

Please believe me.

These...

I got

these things

from Song Xingyu's hideout.

Please accept it.

Please believe me.

Kneel. Hurry.

Kneel, now.

Kneel.

Kneel, now.

Greet the Right Hand.

Quickly.

Please forgive him.

He is a newly formed spirit.

He's still confused,

unaware of the rules.

He...

(The Right Hand?)

(Is he Simu's subordinate?)

Farewell, Your Lordship.

Every time I see the Right Hand,

it drains away

ten years of joy I've saved up.

How dare you

look at the Right Hand?

Is the Right Hand

really that important?

Of course.

He's only inferior

to Her Grace.

He's the most trustworthy

to Her Grace.

The most trustworthy.

He's known

Her Grace for centuries.

Those two

rely on and respect

each other;

their hearts beat in unison.

As the saying goes,

their bond runs deep.

In the Void,

all spirits think

they're a pair.

For all these years,

while Her Grace was away,

the Right Hand handled

the Spirit World like a co-ruler.

Even the Left Hand lacked that honor.

The Right Hand truly is a model

for all male spirits.

From the sound of it,

the Right Hand and Her Grace are quite close.

Does Her Grace like him?

Of course.

The Right Hand is handsome,

highly capable,

and utterly devoted to her.

She fell for him long ago.

Otherwise, why would she trust him

with the Void?

If that's the case,

the Right Hand is trouble.

Yes, yes.

He is hard to handle.

If you go to the Void,

don't anger him.

Or you'll end up

being annihilated.

That is not right.

You threw me off track.

Why are you asking so much?

Come on.

I don't know where Song Xingyu is.

But

you need to follow me

back to the Void.

What?

(Fragrance)

(Wine)

Why did you leave alone?

You didn't even wait for me.

Don't overdrink today.

Last time…

Once my spirit power is back,

I will make you suffer for it.

I've suffered enough

in the Mortal World.

It seems

you'll have me sample

the Void's suffering.

If you insist on punishing me,

let me use this

to make amends.

You had no five senses

on the city wall.

Things are different now.

Though you can't taste it,

you can smell its fragrance.

Not enough to spare your punishment.

Then you should think

about how to punish me.

It does seem too sweet.

I have a sweet tooth too.

Simu,

do you want a taste of sweetness?

Why not trade our five senses now?

The joys of this world fade too fast.

Better not be greedy.

To hold one at this moment is enough.

You can

keep me by your side.

You can exchange them

whenever you want.

Or,

come back to Nandu with me.

The food, wine, and views there

will surely please you.

We'll see.

Great Ancestor,

I've searched all of Youzhou.

No trace of Song Xingyu.

He truly fled.

Then how can we find him now?

Handle your own duty yourself.

He has the Glazed Pagoda.

It hides the evil spirit's aura.

Do spirits

have nothing

that can restrain him?

If spirits had a way,

he wouldn't have been able

to hide for 300 years.

Starhaven's magical artifacts

are most formidable.

Yet you can't counter the Pagoda.

Great Ancestor,

why not come to Nandu?

We can work out

how to catch Song Xingyu.

It has been so long since I saw you.

You finally have official leave.

Come to Nandu, okay?

Your spell bearer, Duan Xu,

is also returning to Nandu.

A mortal life is brief.

Perhaps,

by your next official leave,

he…

He may already be gone.

You should come to Nandu

and truly enjoy yourself

by changing your five senses.

That sounds like a fair idea.

I will think it over.

I...

(East Sea, Fusang Tree)

What is going on?

Why did the Fusang Tree wither?

Wars in the Mortal World rage on.

The Fusang Tree bore it long.

Perhaps the strain finally took hold.

You're responsible

for its yearly upkeep.

How did things worsen so suddenly?

Question me

after pointing out

where I was at fault.

If a spirit was meddling within,

you oversee the access of the Spirit Officials.

Maybe you're responsible for this.

Oh, no.

The Fusang Tree has split.

We're not powerful enough to repair it.

We must ask Her Grace to come.

Her Grace must have sensed it.

I'll go to receive her.

Rare for you to ask me out.

On my way here,

I saw these rare wildflowers.

Smell them.

Once the exchange of senses is over,

I will return to the Void.

Your Grace,

you truly don't mean

to return to Nandu with me?

Nandu is merely

a city of mortals.

During my next official leave,

I can go and see it.

♪Joys and sorrows of the mortal world♪

♪Swept along by the daylight♪

Next time you come,

I may no longer be here.

♪Lingering for a fleeting moment♪

♪Was once touched by laughing tears♪

Then do your best

to stay alive.

♪I'd be a guest in a sweet dream♪

♪Dawn and dusk rise and set♪

♪Longing to meet, yet parted by destiny♪

♪Let me wander through♪

♪Light and dark, without turning back♪

♪Wander to the other shore with the lantern♪

♪Accompanied by eternity♪

♪As all things turn and flow♪

♪Whether I stay or go, I'm all alone♪

♪Dawn and dusk rise and set♪

♪Longing to meet, yet parted by destiny♪

♪Let me wander through♪

♪Light and dark, without turning back♪

The time has come.

♪Wander to the other shore with the lantern♪

I didn't expect ten days

to pass by so quickly.

♪Whether I stay or go, I'm all alone♪

♪As stars shift and change places♪

♪A century is like a dream♪

♪Let me journey across them all♪

♪Without reincarnations♪

Your eyes

can still see spirits.

Consider it a gift

for letting me know

what scent is

and what touch feels like.

This is where we part.

Remember to stay alive.

Your Grace.

Simu.

Simu.

The game is over.

Go back.

Return to your Nandu.

What about you?

You're rushing back.

Why?

None of your concern.

If you take me with you,

it'll concern me.

Why should I?

You'll leave for years.

Next time you come,

I may have died.

Wouldn't that waste

our spell bond?

I was reckless before.

I offended you more than once.

Will you truly let me off so easily?

Don't you want to settle

the score with me

and make me pay?

In this bargain,

you still owe me one wish.

This time, my wish

is to return to the Void with you.

Do you know the price

to enter the Void

as a mortal?

A true gambler

does not gamble

before knowing the result.

Entering the Void

is more dreadful

than death to mortals.

So what?

So, this is the famed

Fusang Tree of the Cyan Sea.

Mortals can never reach

the Cyan Sea's depths.

If you rush in carelessly,

you will lose your life.

The Fusang Tree

has withered more.

For now, I can only restore its surface.

To fully heal it,

it will take more time.

If you want to enter the Void,

jump down from here.

Think it through first.

The upward force

of the countless Spirit Auras below

is enough to tear apart

your mortal flesh.

You can regret it now.

This kind of makeshift shortcut

can let a mortal pass through,

but it's extremely dangerous.

Young man,

I advise you not to try it.

Just go back to the Mortal World.

It does look frightening,

but I've come this far.

I have no reason to turn back.

To read the moment

and adapt is

the right thing to do

for a mortal.

You're right.

But you refused to go to Nandu.

So, I have to come to the Void.

♪Touched memories linger like shadows♪

♪Scattered reflections sink into my heart♪

♪If I could softly call you like this♪

♪As gentle as a fleeting embrace♪

♪Though apart, my thoughts still swirl♪

♪A lifetime is given for a name to be remembered♪

♪There are passions and pains♪

♪Hope we'll experience them together♪

♪Before we forget or grow apart♪

♪Even if the day gives way to night♪

♪Grows dim and fades away♪

♪What would come of it?♪

♪I care for no one but you♪

♪I'll come near and run to you♪

Your Grace, if you can't help him,

I can go and save him.

♪Miracles, eternity, and radiance♪

♪Worth more than any barren land♪

♪I might as well spend the rest of my life♪

♪Walking with you through eternity♪

That mortal can actually descend?

I wonder if it's because

of the weakened Fusang Tree

or his sword.

He actually passed.

Your Grace, let us enter the Void.

(Sovereign's Hall)

♪Spirits are intoxicated♪

♪With obsessions♪

Your Grace, welcome back.

Your Grace, welcome back.

♪Today, a home is granted♪

♪Joy without grief♪

♪Lanterns light the empty delusions♪

♪All are ferried across♪

♪Spirits are intoxicated♪

♪With obsessions♪

♪Forget the form to achieve♪

♪Yet I can't♪

♪Today, a home is granted♪

(Sovereign's Hall)

♪Joy without grief♪

♪Lanterns light the empty delusions♪

♪All are ferried across♪

(It's him.)

Seize this mortal and drag him away.

Hang him for three days.

Yes, Your Grace.

You've come for me at last.

Up.

What is that mortal

hanging there to Her Grace?

He must've enraged her

by committing the gravest sin.

He looks so tender.

I wonder whom

Her Grace will grant him to.

Tender and delicious.

I really want a bite.

Higher. A little higher.

The Sovereign's Hall of the Void.

Your Grace,

the Fusang Tree has split,

and many evil spirits fled at once.

(Lei Qi,) Lords have sent

(Lord of Zhuangling Temple) Spirit Officials to arrest them,

but there are too many.

Your Grace, please send more,

lest evil spirits plague the Mortal World.

Indeed.

Every temple is deeply unsettled,

for fear that chaos may break out.

What trouble could there be?

Since the evil spirits reached the Mortal World,

let Starhaven Sect deal with them.

They've had it easy for centuries;

it's time they toughened up a bit.

Send more?

That would waste many spirit stones.

Matters of our Spirit World

should not be left to outsiders.

I've ordered Lords to sort out

the list of escaped evil spirits.

The Spirit Officials we sent out

have brought back over 60%.

Given some time,

we can surely bring them all back.

But right now, in the Void,

there are too many spirits.

If they are not settled properly,

there could be

chaos from evil spirits clashing.

If only we could make them

vanish in a proper manner.

We have the Ascension Pool,

right?

It's lain unused

(Dong Yong,) because spirits

(Lord of Yuling Temple) are bound by obsessions

too deep to ascend.

- Indeed. - Exactly.

Your Grace,

to the northwest lies North Abyss.

The land there is vast,

with hidden spirit stones.

If we can open that region,

it would house

the spirits

and also expand the Void's domain.

We risked our lives

to build the Void.

The 24 Temples

spent a thousand years

regaining their strength.

Peace has only just returned,

and now, we must risk all again?

North Abyss often has seabed storms.

For ordinary spirits to go near it

is nearly certain death.

Rather than waste wealth and spirit power,

I believe

we should expand the dwellings nearby

to ease the urgent need.

Indeed.

That is a fine plan.

Indeed.

Starting today,

all spirits entering the Void

shall be registered by the Right Hand.

The other Lords

shall help expand the dwellings

to house them.

As for opening the North Abyss,

the Left and Right Hands

shall draft the rules for me first.

In the 24 Temples,

if any can persuade spirits to ascend,

for each spirit that ascends,

the reward is 30,000 spirit stones.

How much? 30,000?

30,000 spirit stones.

- That many? - 30,000.

No upper limit.

Your Grace,

Fang Chang colluded with Song Xingyu.

Though Fang Chang is now in custody,

Song Xingyu is still at large.

Your Grace, please,

(Yan Zhang,) deal with this first.

(Vice Lord of Xuling Temple) Song Xingyu's crimes merit no pardon.

I have sent men to hunt him down.

Fang Chang has been seized by me.

Your Grace, I await your judgment.

The Right Hand did well

in capturing Fang Chang.

Fang Chang deserves to be annihilated

before the Golden-wall Decrees in three days.

Guan Huai failed in oversight.

Shave his head.

Imprison him for ten years.

During that time,

the Left Hand is

in charge of the Shanling Temple.

Your Grace, you must not.

Your Grace, you must not!

A spirit's hair,

once cut, will never grow back.

If you cut my hair,

you're taking my life.

Then cut only half.

Not even half will do.

Your Grace, you must not.

Your Grace.

Your Grace, you must not.

Your Grace, you must not!

Your Grace!

Fang Chang kept saying

he would avenge Shao Yinyin,

but in truth, for his career,

he killed her with his own hands.

A heartless man like that

toyed with a woman's feelings.

That is sheer hypocrisy.

Why not

send him to my hall

before his execution?

The ladies in my hall

are fond of tending

to such heartless men.

In these three days,

I will make sure

he begs for death.

Yan Zhang, Vice Lord of Xuling Temple,

has served me well in this plan.

Reward her 10,000 spirit stones.

Thank you, Your Grace.

Farewell, Your Grace.

♪Between black and white, ripples crossed♪

♪Light encountered shadow♪

♪It pierced the darkness and the time♪

♪The unbreakable fate♪

♪Suddenly cracked♪

♪Between black and white, ripples crossed♪

♪Light encountered shadow♪

♪It pierced the darkness and the time♪

♪The unbreakable fate♪

♪Suddenly cracked♪

♪Listen, all sounds are roaring♪

♪As cold ice turns into tides♪

♪A century's loneliness melts dreams♪

♪Following fate's guidance♪

♪By fate, our moments were exchanged♪

♪The heart wakes up all of a sudden♪

♪Watch fireworks fall like stars♪

♪This bond is tangled into a thread♪

♪Worldly reflections fade into mist♪

♪Borrowing one fleeting heartbeat♪

♪You drew me into mortal dust, till I'm enamored with its charms♪

♪The heart wakes up all of a sudden♪