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[The Journey of Legend]

[Episode 12]

Legend says this Burrow Demon

is in the forest ahead.

We can't go wrong searching along the riverbank.

They say this person lives in a burrow like a rat.

Who knows if it's true.

Sirs,

why are you so determined to join the Power Gang?

It's impressive!

Everyone in the martial world who hears the name of Power Gang

trembles with fear.

That's somewhat shallow.

I think more into the future.

First of all,

we want to make a name for ourselves,

so we need to join them

and use their reputation.

Secondly, we both have our talents.

The Power Gang needs talented people like us.

I've even thought of my title.

The poison in my sleeve

works within one step. No one can guard against it.

So I'll call myself the Poison Demon.

Sounds impressive, right?

Amazing.

People in the martial world say the Power Gang is notorious.

If they asked you to kill, commit arson, and harm innocent people,

would you do it?

We haven't thought about that.

We just want the reputation,

not to do evil things.

Alright, I'll go scout ahead.

Don't alert him to our presence.

Be extremely careful.

-Okay. -Okay.

Indeed, we can't harm innocent people.

Right, we can't do such things.

Young hero, save me!

Save me, young hero!

Put me down!

Big Brother!

Big Brother!

Big Brother.

Zuoqiu, Yuhan,

what are you doing here?

We're going to the Huanhua Sect in Guangling.

This is on the way.

Big Brother,

I couldn't get reinforcements from my family.

My father...

If I hadn't fought back hard,

he would have kept me locked up at home too.

I'm truly sorry.

No worries.

You're here now,

standing by my side, aren't you?

That's all I need from a brother.

Big Brother, we heard about Feng Lang.

Don't be too sad.

We're all here for you.

Big Brother,

these are the Qu sisters,

[Qu Sisters: Qu Minmiao, Qu Mushuang]

Qu Mushuang and Qu Minmiao.

Hello, Qiushui.

The entire Qu family is ready to go.

Everyone in the martial world is talking about

you bringing the Hero Command Token to Guangling.

They want to help too.

That's why they came with us.

They said after meeting up with you,

we'll all return to Sword Manor together.

That's good. With everyone united,

our chances are better.

Exactly.

I hope Father is safe.

Don't worry.

The Xiao's Sword Manor is like a fortress.

Enemies can't break in.

We just need to

hurry to the Xiao family villa in Guangling.

By the way,

Tang Fang has been captured by the Power Gang.

Miss Tang?

What?

Up ahead is Guangling territory,

where the Sword King's forces are based.

Don't worry, Qiushui.

There are many of us.

We'll definitely find her.

Guangling isn't big,

but it's not small either.

Finding someone is still quite difficult.

The Sword King is the leader of the Eight Kings of the Power Gang.

He keeps a low profile and will be difficult to fight.

But have you heard of

Qu Hanshan, He Who Shakes Guangling?

Why don't we visit him and ask for his help?

Qu Hanshan?

Father once said

that in today's martial world,

among the places with the most fairness

are Mr. Qu's Top Fairness Forest

and Mr. Liang Dou's Self-Measuring Platform.

Mr. Qu will surely not stand idly by.

About inviting Mr. Qu,

I'll go scout ahead first.

If Mr. Qu is willing to help us,

I believe our rescue mission won't be so difficult.

I think from here to Guangling Villa

is about half a day's journey.

Time is of the essence. Let's split up.

And I need to trouble you all

to take this news back to Guangling Villa

and inform Yiren and Kaiyan.

More people will make things happen faster.

I don't think Sword Manor can wait any longer.

Then we'll leave immediately.

Big Brother, please be careful.

Alright.

Everyone, be cautious.

Let's go.

[Top Fairness Forest]

What proof do you have that we did it?

We need an explanation today.

On what grounds do you accuse us of murder?

Mr. Qu, please be the judge here.

Judge fairly.

Let's be reasonable.

Stop pointing fingers at each other.

Based on what?

Your Blood Blade Sect was founded by butchers.

You dare to allow your disciples

to kill on my territory.

How can Mr. Qu tolerate you?

You're clearly just looking for trouble.

Mr. Qu hasn't spoken yet.

We won't tolerate your arrogance!

[He Who Shakes Guangling, Qu Hanshan]

Do you both know why this place is called Top Fairness Forest?

Because it's the fairest in the world.

Anyone who comes here,

whether skilled in martial arts or not,

whether rich or poor,

are all treated equally.

I will never compromise fairness

for anyone or anything.

Master Qi,

tour disciple committed murder without cause.

You should personally deliver the murderer for punishment

and face all consequences.

Sect Leader Huo.

Yes.

After the culprit is punished,

this matter should end.

You must not allow your disciples to continue provoking.

Otherwise, both sides will fall into

endless bloodshed and vengeance.

If innocent civilians are harmed

due to your sects' feud,

I will certainly intervene on behalf of the innocent victims.

Do you both understand?

We'll fully comply with Mr. Qu's mediation.

Good.

All sects should focus on harmony

and fight injustice together.

The Northern Wasteland

and the Power Gang are both strong enemies.

We should be united.

Today, you two make this pledge here.

If anyone breaks this pledge,

he will face consequences like this.

Mr. Qu truly deserves to be the leader of the martial world.

I will heed to Mr. Qu's teachings.

-I will heed to Mr. Qu's teachings. -I will heed to Mr. Qu's teachings.

Mr. Qu.

Mr. Qu,

I'm from a side branch of the Huanhua Sect.

I need your help for something urgent.

Of course.

[Qu Residence]

Master.

I need to discuss important matters with this young hero in my study.

Make sure we're not disturbed.

Yes.

This way.

Mr. Xiao, this way.

Mr. Xiao.

You said you're from a branch of the Huanhua Sect

and saw the Power Gang besiege the sect,

so you came seeking help.

A friend who was traveling with me

was captured by the Power Gang's Burrow Demon

and handed over to the Sword King.

I humbly request that you contact local heroes

so we can quickly

rescue my friend.

How could I stand idly by?

I just don't understand why the Burrow Demon

would capture your friend.

As far as I know,

the Power Gang always has ulterior motives.

They've gone so far as to

put a bounty on Xiao Qiushui, the third son of the Xiao family,

all because he's rumored to possess the Hero Command Token.

Qiushui,

why not be honest with me?

Your father and I used to spar by the river in the old days,

enjoying many pleasant conversations.

Looking at you,

you have your father's features. There's no mistaking it.

I'm sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Qu.

I shouldn't have kept things from you.

You escaped from the Huanhua Sect

and rushed all the way to Guangling for help.

You must have faced danger at every turn, obstacles everywhere,

to be so cautious now.

Or perhaps it's because you possess the Hero Command Token.

You don't trust others or me.

But that's understandable.

Mr. Qu, that's not it.

It's just...

It's just that the Hero...

Could he be...

Actually, this Hero Command Token...

I am

truly ashamed.

Old Madam Wu entrusted it to me,

but I failed to protect it.

What happened?

I lost my companion,

so I was distraught

as I made my way to Guangling,

where I ran into Song Mingzhu from the Power Gang.

She was ruthless.

I barely escaped with my life.

So, she stole the Hero Command Token.

Mr. Qu.

I've traveled far,

seeking help from all major martial arts sects.

But none of them

dared to offend the Power Gang.

So, I...

sincerely ask for your help.

Youngster,

the Hero Command Token concerns the entire martial world.

If it were to fall into the wrong hands,

the consequences would be unimaginable.

How could I not help?

But Mr. Qu,

this Hero Command Token

has been hidden by Song Mingzhu

and I don't know where it is.

Don't worry.

Since I've earned

the title "He Who Shakes Guangling" from my friends in the martial world,

I will certainly find the Sword King's whereabouts

and help you find your friend.

I won't let Song Mingzhu

leave this place with the Hero Command Token.

I'll send people to search immediately.

Just wait for my news at my residence.

Tang Fang was captured by the Sword King,

yet she appeared here.

Since the Sword King and Liu Suifeng are at odds,

I can use one against the other.

Song Mingzhu.

You can't just come to Guangling as you please.

Be smart.

Hand over the Hero Command Token.

I don't understand what you're talking about.

Since you won't listen to reason,

ask your master to come out.

Long time no see.

Sword King, you're still so disrespectful to me.

Deputy Chief Liu, you've come a long way

to sneak into my territory.

What brings you here this time?

[Qu Hanshan] [Power Gang's Sword King]

The Chief ordered us to track down the Hero Command Token.

I tracked Xiao Qiushui to here.

Isn't the Hero Command Token already in your possession?

Is that what Xiao Qiushui told you?

I knew he would trick you with such an excuse.

At least now you've experienced

how sly that fellow can be.

Deputy Chief Liu, you've always been quite calculating,

yet you still haven't caught that Xiao boy.

Are you waiting for me to clean up your mess?

Sword King, you should worry about yourself first.

You've been a hero for more than 20 years in Guangling.

Now, your mask will be torn off.

I feel sad for you, Sword King.

The foundation I've built here

won't be so easily shaken

by that Xiao boy.

Since he dared to come uninvited

and step into my territory,

he'd better be able to handle the consequences.

Goodbye.

I didn't expect Qu Hanshan

would find this place so quickly.

Master, now that our whereabouts have been exposed,

what should we do next?

So many people are guarding this place.

There must be something suspicious.

What a small world.

Haven't seen you for days,

and you've improved quite a bit.

[Xiao Residence]

Yiren, what did Father say?

Father told us to stop investigating the Marching Pill matter.

He warned us not to act rashly again.

Otherwise,

Huanhua Sect will suffer endless troubles.

Endless troubles?

Did Father really say that?

This is Father's handwriting.

I'm not doubting what you said, Yiren.

I just feel that Father always prioritizes the bigger picture.

It's strange that he would say something like this.

Perhaps Father has his own considerations.

Father's view of the bigger picture differs from ours.

After all, protecting our family and branch

isn't just about loyalty.

Sometimes, adapting to circumstances and showing restraint

isn't a sign of weakness.

If that's the case,

let's suspend the investigation for now.

[Stop the Marching Pill investigation. Don't act rashly, else Huanhua will suffer endless troubles]

Yiren, there's something wrong with this letter.

What's wrong with it?

Look at the ink.

Father usually

favors pine soot ink made from premium pine.

But look at this letter.

It's written with ordinary oil-soot ink.

These two types of ink smell completely different.

You're saying this letter wasn't written by Father

but was forged by someone else?

Yes.

But this letter

was definitely sent by a carrier pigeon from the Xiao Residence.

It would have passed through all the Huanhua Sect checkpoints.

If that's really the case,

this is extremely serious.

The Huanhua Sect must be in danger.

Young Master!

Something terrible has happened!

Third Young Master's friends are outside requesting to see you.

They say

the Sword Manor has been surrounded by the Power Gang.

What?

How dare the Power Gang be so brazen!

So all this time,

the letters we received from Jindu

were all tampered with.

Yiren, the Power Gang has the audacity to come to our doorstep.

The Huanhua Sect isn't to be trifled with.

Mr. Xiao said

the Sword Manor can hold out for a few more days,

but we were repeatedly ambushed on our way here.

We've already lost a lot of time,

and I fear the journey back won't be any easier.

Yiren, we need to make plans quickly.

Qin.

Yes.

Gather all our people from Guangling and Huanhua immediately.

Prepare to leave with me at once

to return and aid Sword Manor.

Yes, sir.

Kaiyan, Xueyu,

you two will stay behind.

Yiren, why is that?

The situation in Jinzhong remains unclear.

It's too dangerous for you to come along.

Better to stay here as backup and seek outside help.

Your plan is thorough,

but you're actually the one who should stay behind.

You are Huanhua Sect's acting leader.

You have reputation and prestige in the martial world.

If you personally sought help from the Guangling sects,

things would likely go much smoother.

Well said.

-Miss Weng. -Miss Weng.

[Weng Yueying of Bishan Sect]

Miss Weng has learned about the Huanhua Sect

being surrounded?

I understand your eagerness to return and help.

But in difficult times, we must remain steady.

Rest assured.

My Sect Leader has already sent letters to the Shaolin and Wudang Sects,

asking them to assist Huanhua Sect.

The Bishan Sect is honorable.

But the Shaolin and Wudang Sects are far away.

I fear distant help won't solve our immediate crisis.

Right now, you are the backbone of Huanhua Sect.

You must stay

and personally gather allies in Guangling.

Only then will Sword Manor and Huanhua Sect have a chance to win.

Miss Weng is right.

Then I'll have Mr. Kong

lead the Dragon-Tiger Squad

to Sword Manor.

After we get reinforcements,

we'll join them.

Big Brother is visiting Mr. Qu to ask for help.

If he succeeds,

after rescuing Tang Fang,

Big Brother will surely ask him

to help Huanhua Sword Manor.

Mr. Qu is indeed the leader of the Guangling martial world.

If we can get Mr. Qu

to gather Guangling's heroes

to stand up for justice in the martial world,

then Huanhua Sect will surely be saved.

Yiren.

Qiushui acts too rashly.

I'm worried about him going alone.

I'll go personally to invite Mr. Qu right away.

Yiren, I'll go with you.

[Qu Residence]

Qiushui, you've given me quite a trip

and quite a grand welcome gift indeed.

Don't act so friendly.

Even this place, known as the fairest in the world,

has surrendered to the Power Gang.

The so-called "He Who Shakes Guangling"

is nothing but a joke.

Wherever I am is where justice prevails.

I will make sure everyone knows your true nature.

That's if you can escape alive

from the Sword King.

The time has come.

Even if everyone knows,

what can they do to me?

I am still a fair man

and don't want to make things difficult for you youngsters.

As long as you hand over what I want,

you can take anyone with you

and leave my residence safely.

You want the Hero Command Token.

I never thought the Sword King

would also believe such baseless rumors from the martial world.

The Hero Command Token

couldn't possibly be with me.

If you don't believe me,

then come and search.

Master.

There's a visitor.

Tell him to wait.

It's an old acquaintance of yours.

[Liu Qianbian] [Power Gang's Traceless Demon]

He came in before the doorman could stop him.

Mr. Qu, you're practicing calligraphy?

Have I come at a bad time?

Go.

I want you to watch carefully

how these so-called heroes walk right into the trap.

Mr. Qu.

[Free-Spirited Sage, Gu Junshan]

I didn't expect you to come to Guangling.

I apologize for not greeting you properly.

Please, sit.

There's something urgent and I couldn't notify you in advance.

I've come unannounced.

Please forgive my rudeness.

Mr. Gu.

Is Mr. Kang also a guest here?

Mr. Kang just arrived two days ago.

We're all friends here. No need for formalities.

Please, have a seat.

Very well.

Mr. Qu, do you know about

the Wu Army's sudden appearance in Jinzhong?

Really?

Is that so?

We learned that

the Wu Army rescued Old Madam Wu

from the Power Gang's ambush.

We rushed there immediately

and followed the Power Gang's escape trail,

unexpectedly leading us all the way to Guangling.

Are you saying Power Gang members are hiding in Guangling?

That's right. I've been tracking the Power Gang for a long time.

I previously discovered

the Sword King is likely within Guangling territory.

Now that our investigation has led us here,

we must be on our guard.

Indeed, we need to be extremely careful then.

I heard from the Wu Army

that those who escorted Old Madam Wu

were the Xiaos of Huanhua Sect.

Mr. Kang, if I remember correctly,

you and Xilou are old friends, right?

Then these days,

shouldn't you be celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival in Huanhua?

How come you're in Guangling?

Unfortunately,

I had some matters to attend to this year

and couldn't keep my appointment with Xilou.

If I had known earlier that Huanhua Sect would be so righteous

in rescuing Old Madam Wu,

I should have done my part to help.

Who's behind the screen?

Just a young guest staying here.

He has severe sores and doesn't want to be seen.

Didn't you just say the Sword King might be in Guangling?

Yes.

I was investigating the massacre

of a prominent family in Guangling.

I found sword marks that might've belonged to the Sword King.

How can you identify the Sword King just from sword marks?

Not just that. I also found a strand of gray hair.

The killer might

also be an elderly swordsman.

Everyone knows

the Sword King has a unique protective energy.

He only uses it in extreme danger.

When that happens, his internal energy surges,

causing his hair to turn gray.

This is completely different from ordinary elders.

And coincidentally,

we found something else nearby.

Mr. Kang, take a look.

Did you lose this?

This can't be a coincidence too, can it?

You've misunderstood, Mr. Gu.

My jade disc

has been with me all along.

Be careful, Senior!

Senior!

Qu Hanshan is the Sword King!

You are the Sword King?

Mr. Gu, we've been friends for 20 years

and stood together as Guangling's Three Peaks.

I didn't want to harm you,

but you came at the worst possible time.

What's that smell? Why is it so foul?

Kang Chuyu, you've been poisoned.

If not treated within an hour, you'll die.

Tang Fang.

Go! Mr. Gu Junshan is holding off the Sword King.

Xiao Qiushui.

You're Xiao Qiushui?

You're not Xiao Donghuo?

You've been lying to us!

Let's not talk about this now.

Hurry!

Let's go, let's go.

Go where?

Let's deal with these two first.

Miss, this was my idea.

Please don't hurt my friend!

You... Kill me instead!

-Kill me! -Shut up!

He kidnapped you because of me.

If you want to kill someone, kill me. Let him go.

Kill me!

-Kill me! Kill me! -Stop arguing.

Tang Fang, they don't deserve to die.

The situation is extremely urgent now.

Let's get out of here first, then talk.

Go!

Go.

Mr. Gu, why are you doing this?

The Free-Spirited Sage Gu Junshan

is quite renowned in the martial world.

It's a pity you'll meet your end here today.

Qu Hanshan, I misjudged you.

Why?

Why?

In life, people only seek three things:

money, status, and followers.

Together, they equal power.

And the Power Gang has it all.

I can't believe I was ranked alongside you as one of Guangling's Three Peaks.

Why so pessimistic, Gu?

The Power Gang needs talented people.

Haven't you always hated the chaos in the martial world?

Only the Power Gang can unite the martial world.

Chief Li Chenzhou values ability above all.

If you join the Power Gang,

we can still stand together and look down upon the world.

Even if it means doing evil things?

Do you still think the Power Gang

is just a ragtag group shouting for blood?

I'm telling you, you're wrong!

The Chief has great ambitions.

Perhaps it's something even the Emperor cannot accomplish.

If you join us—

I, Gu, am ashamed to have been your friend.

You want me to sink to your level, you old scoundrel?

Never!

Mr. Gu, your vision is far too narrow.

The Sword King needs no sword.

He can turn anything into a sword.

Even with empty hands, he can summon sword energy.

I never thought that before my death,

I would still learn a lesson from you.

I just want to ask you one last question.

Du Yueshan, who once shared the title with us...

Where is he now?

Senior.

Why did you come back?

Don't worry, Senior.

I will

protect your safety.

Alright.

Xiao Qiushui,

hand over the Hero Command Token and join forces with the Power Gang.

You'll have a bright future ahead of you

and achieve great success one day.

As the Sword Master of Guangling,

you disregarded morality for the sake of your own future

and became the Power Gang's lackey.

Even if I had the Hero Command Token,

I would never give it to you.

If you are stubborn,

you can only die.

Senior!

No!

Run!

You must escape

-and expose this demon's secret! -Go!

Senior!

Go!

-Let’s go. -Go!

Xiao Qiushui, don't even think about it!

Let me go!

Senior!

Go!

Go!

Xiao Qiushui!

Someone's over here!

It's a dead end!

Xiao Qiushui.

You dare trick me?

Go ahead.

Let's see where you can run now.

Young hero, we're trapped. What should we do?

We'll fight our way out.

Even if only one of us makes it out,

we must expose Qu Hanshan

for the cunning fox he truly is.

Alright.

Those who block me will die!

Those who hurt me will perish!

Come on!

Fools.

-Qiu! Qiu! -What are you doing?

Qiu, are you okay?

You're crushing me!

Qiu!

Qiu!

How are you? Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Did you bite my face?

It was an accident.

Where are we?

Listen. There's the sound of running water.

If there's water,

then there must be an exit.

How about this?

Everyone look around.

Okay.

Let's go that way first.

Qiu, it's fine. Don't worry.

This cave is way too long.

It's okay.

What is this place?

Master, the cave also has...

It doesn't matter.

They chose to walk into this death trap themselves.

Heaven is truly on my side.

Are you human or ghost?

Why do you look so familiar?

-Yeah. -Let’s go.

-Let’s go. -Don’t go.

Is this person dead or alive?

Slow down.