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

=Episode 35=

So, Yan Ke rebelled.

The Void is still in turmoil.

So, you'll be leaving again soon?

That's right.

How long will it be?

Will it be years

or even over a decade?

As for the Void, it depends.

Sometimes, it's a few years;

sometimes, it's over a decade.

How long will it take you?

Me?

About half a year.

Foxy?

Half a year?

You'll miss Luozhou's bloom.

Luozhou's peonies

are the most famous.

I planned to take you

to see peonies

once they bloom

next spring.

The breeze will be soft;

the flowers will be sweet.

If you like the wind,

we can ride horses

through the flower fields.

Foxy,

listen to yourself.

How many things did you name?

Sight, touch, and smell.

You want to give me all of them?

That's not impossible.

Duan Xu,

ever since Fengyi taught you

how to swap the five senses,

you've grown restrained.

If you have only one sensation,

you'd have no way

to feel all things in this world.

I don't want to go back.

I want to go to your Void tomorrow

and build you

another splendid palace.

A splendid palace?

Then,

should we also build

a peacock that fans its tail?

The other spirits can't see it anyway.

Only I

would have

such a palace in the Void.

Wouldn't that be delightful?

Besides, once I give you my sense of color,

you'll be able to see colors.

Just thinking of it feels so striking.

It'll also help you know colors.

I still think it won't look good.

I'll make sure it's beautiful.

(Weizhou)

At last, we've taken Weizhou.

Where do we strike next?

Next,

we should throw all our strength

into taking Youzhou.

- Yes, Youzhou. - Yes, Youzhou.

His Majesty's decree has arrived.

By His Majesty's decree,

Duan Xu has beaten greater odds

and won back Weizhou for Great Liang.

He is hereby appointed

Grand Marshal of All

to command the Three Armies.

Thus decreed.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Congrats, Marshal Duan.

Good.

Very good.

Truly excellent.

- You've been promoted. - From now on,

we can't call you General Duan.

From now on, we should call you

Marshal Duan.

- Marshal Duan. - Marshal Duan.

If Han

were still here,

that would be even better.

Even better.

Xu.

Xu,

are you going to see Xiaoxiao?

Lately, you've gathered

all the goodies

from the camp.

It must all be for Xiaoxiao.

You're a sharp one.

Xu, you're so unfair.

Why are you still following me?

Why aren't you drilling?

Xu,

it's been so long

since I last saw Xiaoxiao.

You can't keep her all to yourself.

I still recall the rich fragrance

of Nü'erhong.

Xiaoxiao.

Xu picked this on the way.

It's for you.

You can finally taste things,

but the camp has little to offer.

The ingredients are plain.

This camellia honey can be sipped.

It's sweet.

Give it a try.

It's light and sweet,

with a floral note.

Even better than a sugar figurine.

Now, try these as well.

The fresh sweetness of nectar lingered.

Even these dishes

taste much sweeter now.

Xiaoxiao,

try my favorite meat pie too.

It's so good.

No wonder you eat eight at a meal.

Xiaoxiao,

you can't eat anymore.

You've already had ten.

Then I'll stop.

It's all gone already.

Great Ancestor,

you're feasting in style,

and you did not invite me?

I was working hard

on blessing talismans on the battlefield,

while you were relaxing here.

Prophet Hejia, thanks

for your hard work.

It's not hard at all.

He enjoyed himself.

Perfect timing.

I want iced fermented rice wine.

Great Ancestor knows how to enjoy life.

You boss me around once I arrive.

Who'd have thought

that one day,

I'd be sharing wine

with Great Ancestor?

Another joy

in the Mortal World.

Still,

Marshal Duan swapped the five senses now.

Aren't you worried about the battle?

The war has eased for now.

I only changed my sense of taste.

It won't matter.

Prophet Hejia, rest easy.

With Xu's capability,

losing her sense of taste is nothing.

Even if he lost his five senses,

he could still crush the enemy.

Xiaoxiao,

you have no idea

how terrifying Xu is,

especially when he trained me.

I truly thought he was tormenting me.

Well done.

Only then will he learn.

Great Ancestor…

Move aside.

Move aside.

Move aside.

I must return to the Void.

If danger finds you,

be sure to call for me.

Keep yourself safe too.

Remember to miss me.

Don't worry.

Great Ancestor won't lose.

Xu.

Xu, what's wrong?

Xu.

Chenying,

I'm fine for now.

Leave us.

Don't tell anyone about me

coughing up blood.

- But, Xu... - Go.

I'm ordering you.

You traded your senses with Great Ancestor,

so you suffer such agonizing backlash.

Now, your senses are fading,

and your body is failing fast.

If this continues,

you won't be granted

a peaceful old age.

It's all right.

It's enough already.

Prophet Hejia,

please don't tell Simu

about this.

There is still no way

to cure it for now,

but if you stop swapping

the five senses,

perhaps

the illness can be held for now.

I have long known of this harm.

This is why I remain

by her side.

There is little

I can do for her.

If I can't even do this,

what else can I do?

But you are doing this by spending

your health and your lifespan.

Would she be pleased?

The days I can stay by her side

have never been many.

Perhaps I will end up blurring

and fade away

just like

all her other lovers.

But exchanging the senses

was unique to her.

By my side,

she once possessed

a lively world.

I only hope that she can be happy,

and that this happiness

will make her remember me.

I have felt the world

she lives in every day.

It's too cold and lonely.

I don't want that for her.

You're a madman.

No wonder Great Ancestor

fell for you.

Enough.

I will find a way to save you.

There's no spiritual medicine here.

I'll return to Nandu at once.

In that case,

I'll leave it to you.

Xu, the Chong forces

strike the western front.

Their assault is fierce.

Qingsheng sent for aid.

Gather the troops.

Yes.

The Liang Army is advancing fast.

Weizhou has already fallen.

We can't let Duan Xu live on.

If he dies just like this,

it would be letting him off too easily.

Those Chong forces under poison again.

If not for them,

we'd never be surrounded.

Hold on a little longer.

Xia can break out with the host.

Xu!

Xu, are you alright?

Xu!

Xu!

What happened to you?

Xu!

Guards!

Take Marshal Duan back

as soon as possible!

- Yes! - Yes!

Xu!

Xu, hang in there.

Marshal Duan!

Stay with us, Xu!

Marshal Duan!

After you proved

Yan Ke's crimes to everyone,

all the Lords pledged loyalty at once.

You cleared

quite a few old cases.

You're always at Xuling Temple

or the Sovereign's Hall.

I'm so bored

by your side.

You insisted on following me.

What?

You want to read memorials too?

I can give you a few.

You can lend me a hand.

Why read

all that long-winded stuff?

When you were the Lord of Qiling Temple,

Yan Ke handled the reports

for you, didn't he?

No wonder you'd be fooled and not know.

I think you're doing this

to get back at me on purpose.

Bai Sanxing has quite a fierce temper,

but when facing you,

he just can't vent his anger.

He deserves it.

If the one controlling him

were someone else,

with his temper,

he'd choose annihilation over bowing.

Let's talk about your young lover.

I've heard that lately,

he's famed for battle in the Mortal World.

Why not have him come to the Void?

Then you two needn't live apart.

He has his battles to fight,

and I have mine.

Lady Jiang Ai,

let's drag him into this.

What's wrong?

You miss him?

Simu,

what is it?

I can't quite put it into words.

Lately, I've found

something off.

Lady Jiang Ai,

I'll leave the memorials

to you for now.

The bleeding won't stop.

The blood is dark.

- Quick! - The arrow is poisoned.

What are we to do now?

It won't stop.

Marshal Duan is still unconscious.

Quick!

Move!

Over here.

The water is here.

Bring more water.

Go fetch more water.

Yes.

Hurry!

The water is here.

Duan Xu.

The bleeding won't stop.

Everyone,

step outside first.

This...

Let's go.

Go.

What should we do now?

- Go. - Let's go.

How do we cure this poison?

I've never seen this poison.

Duan Xu.

Duan Shunxi.

Foxy.

What happened to Duan Xu?

We were ambushed by Chong forces.

Xu and 5,000 riders

were trapped for three days.

Trapped for three days?

Yes.

Has he gone mute?

He was trapped

and never once called for me.

To help the army break free,

Xu led a squad to draw off the enemy.

But an assassin

of the All-Knowing

shot him.

The physician said

he could treat the wound.

But...

But...

The arrow was poisoned.

The physician said

the poison is spreading too fast.

If there is no antidote by tomorrow,

it will seep into Xu's bones.

Then no cure will save him.

Who hurt him?

All I know is it was

the All-Knowing's assassin.

I don't know who it was.

I understand.

Take care of him.

By tomorrow,

I'll bring back the antidote.

You made the poison on the arrow

that struck Duan Xu.

Give me the antidote.

Your Grace, you came in person.

You truly care for Duan Xu.

I've heard that you act

in the Mortal World

with fairness.

You always trade.

What do you want?

The Spirits Lantern.

You know Yan Ke.

I didn't expect

the High Priest of North Chong

to end up like the father he despised

and turn to an evil spirit.

I only wish for North Chong's peace.

I will bear every sin

and every punishment alone.

Duan Xu borrowed

your unmatched power.

He must die.

Or,

you must lose your power.

Do you think Duan Xu has come this far

because I helped him?

Your Grace,

I made the poison.

Only I know the antidote.

You may do as you please.

You may report my dealings

with the evil spirit to the Royal Court.

I will take my life at once.

Without the Spirits Lantern,

I won't give you the antidote.

I may not be a match for you,

but you

can't cut open my mind.

Luda,

you know nothing of war,

so you should never be part of it.

Nor are you fit to be a Priest.

Trying to use Cangshen's ways

to control all under heaven

was foolish from the start.

In this life of yours,

you were never meant for the times

and will achieve nothing.

As for me,

I do share some bond with Duan Xu,

but why would I ever give you

the Spirits Lantern for him?

That thought of yours

is too naive.

You have only one day.

If there's no antidote by tomorrow,

he will die.

Everyone dies eventually.

Whether today or tomorrow,

what difference does it make?

Simu.

Simu.

Simu.

Simu.

Simu.

Simu.

He's calling for me.

Now, he finally calls my name.

(Tomb of He Yicheng and Siwei)

It's been a long time since I came.

Father,

I'll soon avenge you.

I truly don't understand

why Yan Ke wants the Spirits Lantern

and to become the Sovereign.

What is a Sovereign?

Upon the throne,

there is only sacrifice.

But none of those evil spirits

vying for it understands.

♪Lingering for a fleeting moment♪

It's just a sacrifice.

So what if I lose Duan Xu too?

He is only one small part

of all the sacrifices.

Life and death go in cycles.

In this world,

there will be many people

like him.

It is just

that I may have to wait centuries

to meet the next spell bearer.

♪Wander to the other shore with the lantern♪

Only a few hundred years.

I can wait that long.

♪Whether I stay or go, I'm all alone♪

The weather is turning cold.

Wake up.

The dream is already over.

I like how you worry about me.

But he is always warm.

♪Falling down like snow♪

♪Joys and sorrows of the mortal world♪

♪Swept along by the daylight♪

♪The forms and hues of the mortal realm♪

I set up a tomb

for you here.

♪Was once touched by laughing tears♪

♪If I could live a simple life♪

But in this world,

you are no longer here.

♪I'd be a guest in a sweet dream♪

I will never find you again.

♪Dawn and dusk rise and set♪

♪Longing to meet, yet parted by destiny♪

It's like no one can hear the words

I'm saying now.

This is what parting

truly means.

♪Accompanied by eternity♪

Duan Xu is no different.

If Duan Xu dies,

in this world,

there will be no more Duan Xu.

♪As stars shift and change places♪

♪A century is like a dream♪

When I had a sense of taste,

I drank this wine.

♪Let me journey across them all♪

It's fine wine.

♪A lone lamp shines on the other shore♪

♪Accompanied by the abyss♪

♪Moments may last♪

Even without the Spirits Lantern,

I can still win.

But you must be disappointed in me.

Simu.

You were trapped for three days.

I just...

A full three days.

Why didn't you ask me for help?

Victory and loss are common in war.

It was not my first time

in grave danger.

If I had to call you every time,

you'd be worn out.

Besides,

even if you came,

you could only save me alone,

at most with Chenying.

As the Marshal,

I could not leave my men behind.

Why?

What did I say wrong?

You said nothing wrong.

Think about it.

You never called for me

when you needed me most.

It hurts.

I'm still badly wounded.

I've pressed on your wound this long,

and only now you feel pain.

When did your senses begin to decay?

A little over five years ago.

Before Yan Ke's rebellion?

Because you gave me your five senses,

right?

Why didn't you tell me?

Mortals are so fragile.

My five senses were keener

than most.

Dulling a little changed nothing.

What sensation do you still desire?

I can exchange it with you now.

No need.

What is not truly mine

will never be mine.

♪I go alone in the night without end♪

♪I can't remember the seasons or the passing years♪

Let us end things here,

Duan Xu.

What did you say?

Listen.

Let us end things here.

Simu!

Xu, you're awake.

Xu.

Xu, what's wrong?

- Xu. - Simu!

- Xu. - Simu!

Simu.

♪I hold a lantern to draw the moon♪

(Liang) Xu, what's wrong?

♪I have simple wishes, but I fear♪

♪The world can't hold them♪

♪You always stay with me♪

Xu.

♪See the world I've never seen♪

Xu, where do you hurt?

Tell me, Xu.

♪I wish I could live in your heart♪

She's taken back the world

she gave me.

I'll never find her again.

Xu, what are you saying?

Xu, you...

Xu.

Xu.

Xu, what's wrong?

Xu, wake up.

Xu.

Xu.

♪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♪