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[dramatic music]

[leaves rustle]

[suspenseful music]

[birds chirping]

[man with blue hair] Hm?

[gong]

[tense music]

Hmm.

[booms]

[man] Sound the alarm!

- Go to the Guild Master. - What is that?

Get down, take cover.

Run!

[man] Xiao Yu!

[grunts]

[body thuds]

[drone whirs]

[grunts]

[suspenseful music]

[gunfire]

[man panting]

[gunfire]

[booms]

[man 2] God damn it.

[grunts]

[grunts]

[growls]

[explosion]

[grunts]

[gun fires]

[suspenseful music]

[gun shot]

[gasps]

[rumbles]

[tense music]

[grunts]

Take him out.

[gunfire]

[scream]

[suspenseful music]

[projectiles fire]

[men grunting]

Talk.

Tell me who sent you here.

[groans]

[gasps]

[metal clangs]

[gasps]

It's you.

[thunder rumbles]

[wind blows]

[ominous music]

[footsteps approaching]

[birds chirping]

[Hei grunts]

[Hei grunts]

[gentle music]

[metal clinks]

- A... - A...

- O... - O...

- E... - [snores]

- [gentle music] - [Hei] Wow!

[gasps]

[grunts]

[laughs]

[grunts]

[grunting]

[grunting]

[grunting]

[panting]

[meows]

[buffalo bellows]

[grunting]

[gasps]

[laughs]

[meows]

[metal clangs]

[bright music]

[phone notification sound]

[birds chirping]

[grunts]

[fire crackles]

[rain laps]

[soft music]

[Wuxian] Hei.

Master.

We have a new mission. Go get ready.

[Wuxian] We leave soon.

Where are we going?

- [Wuxian] Headquarters. - [gasps]

I've always wanted to go there.

Lord Wuxian.

I need to use the portal.

Of course, this way.

Wuxian.

- On a mission? - Mmm.

[people chattering]

- [man] Look. - [woman] Who's there?

- [man] Welcome, sir. - [Wuxian] Hello, everyone.

Wuxian.

Who is that?

He's the Guild's strongest Enforcer,

Wuxian.

Oh, that's the guy?

But he's a human like us.

Wow.

Master, there are so many humans.

I thought they weren't supposed to know about spirits.

These humans work here.

The Guild trusts them.

Do they have Ling power?

A few do, most are just people.

[Wuxian] There are even more in Headquarters.

[Hei] Oh.

You need any help, sir?

Mmm. Thanks.

Then have a pleasant journey.

[chuckles]

[gasps]

[pants]

[Wuxian] Cangnan Guild.

[gasps]

[bright music]

[boy] No, he's here somewhere.

Look, there he is. I told you he'd be here.

[screams]

[people chattering]

[Hei] Whoa.

That thing is huge.

[Wuxian] This is the first portal

in Yaoling Guild's history,

built over a thousand years ago.

Let's go.

Uh-huh.

[chuckles]

[Hei] Master, over here.

[people chattering]

[birds chirping]

[Hei grunts]

[gasps]

Look at this!

[man] So that's the legendary Wuxian.

He doesn't look all that powerful.

Not by a long shot.

Is that his new disciple?

Yeah, babysitting.

That's his mission now.

That's should really be you, master.

You should be top enforcer.

Nonsense.

You should respect your elders.

[man 1 and man 2] Yes, sir.

[suspenseful music]

Hm.

Master.

Mmm.

Huh?

A new disciple?

[Wuxian] Mm.

I thought I was your last?

Uh... He's my...

very last.

[Wuxian] This is Luye, your sister disciple.

Sister disciple?

Let's go.

They're waiting for you.

[grunts]

Wuxian.

There you are.

Lingyao.

- It's been a while. - [Lingyao chuckles]

And whose fault is that?

So, this is him, huh?

- [Lingyao] Hei, right? - Mmm.

Hello.

Hello. [chuckles]

You're polite.

[Lingyao] Well, come on. Everyone is waiting.

[exhales]

[Wuxian] Elders.

- Greetings. - [Xi] Lord Wuxian.

[Guild Lord] Wuxian.

Guild Lord.

[grunts]

[chuckles] Nezha.

Well, this must be an important mission.

[Wuxian] Even Lord Nezha is here.

Pretend I'm not.

[chuckles]

So, what's this all about then?

Really? You have no idea?

You're not aware

of what occurred at the Liushi Guild?

They were attacked, and the reserves were looted.

All their wood at the Ruomu tree was stolen.

Everyone there was slaughtered.

Including the head of the Guild, Lord Dasong.

Dasong?

But he was so powerful.

Mmm. Given the use of firearms at the scene,

it appears the attackers were humans.

Humans?

That was a strong Guild,

and there was no warning?

This is a bullet we've recovered from the scene.

The tip is inlaid with Ruomu.

Ruomu.

That's right.

Wood from sacred trees growing around the South China Sea.

Except for a small amount lost long ago,

all that exists was guarded by the Liushi Guild.

Not only is Ruomu harder than iron,

it contains Ling power.

Which is harmless on its own, of course.

But humans have found a way

to exploit its unique properties,

and turn the wood into a weapon.

So you're saying,

they've designed this expressly to kill spirits.

Yes.

And now they have the means

of producing tens of millions of them.

Even so, no human could've slain Dasong.

And that's where you came in, right, Wuxian?

- Huh? - [gasps]

Hmm?

All signs of Ling power used point toward you.

Me?

So that's what this is.

See for yourself.

Interesting. No?

This poorly made human toys can still be of some use.

That's you.

Well then,

anything to say for yourself?

In summary, the Luoxiao Guild was wiped,

wood that can kill spirits was stolen,

and I'm the main suspect?

Correct.

That is the reason we summoned you.

Since you came, we have latitude.

Latitude for what?

As we all know, anything can be faked these days.

And Wuxian has no motive.

No motive?

He's a human, isn't he?

That's motive enough for him to help them

to get a hold of weapons like these.

Let us not jump to conclusions.

Spare me.

It's the only conclusion that makes sense.

No spirit would stoop so low.

And defeating an enforcer like Dasong?

Who else could do that?

Anyone here could've defeated Dasong.

What motive would we have?

[tense music]

If the Guild Lord lacks the stomach,

then put him on trial.

Let all the spirits render judgement.

- [thuds] - You dare!

Do you have the stomach?

What better way to sow discord between us?

Humans and spirits?

Than by targeting me,

it sidelines both me and whichever enforcers

the Guild assigns to guard me.

And that I assume

is the reason Lord Nezha is here, isn't it?

We're deadlocked.

What would you suggest?

I can stay at Headquarters,

but if the Ruomu was in human hands,

it will quickly spread across the world.

Our top priority

should be to find and retrieve it.

Yes, don't worry, it's being handled.

In any event,

Wuxian, you're currently a suspect.

So I hope you cooperate with us.

Of course. What do you need?

You have to ask?

Put a Ling lock on, and await trial in Bingyun City.

Hmm. Elder Chi, why are you so worked up?

I'm more suspicious of you.

You're what?

If he really was behind all of this,

he wouldn't need other humans or special weapons.

[Luye] Is that how you fear how the Ruomu will be used?

Or that you forgot how powerful he is?

And if this wasn't his doing, then you've lost the wood

as well as any lead on who really did it.

And if you suppress his power,

who will guarantee his safety?

Is the real mastermind after Wuxian or the Guild?

Who will take responsibility if you're wrong?

Luye.

What makes you worthy of speaking here?

Are you saying you wish to test my worth?

If that's what you want!

Lord Chi.

[Guild Lord] Luye.

- Keep it civil, please. - [scoffs]

Provided I'm not overly restricted,

I'll cooperate.

You want free rein?

Absurd.

You think the Guild would allow that?

Since when did we consider our suspect's feelings?

If he stays here unchecked, none can relax.

[grunts]

Alright, he'll stay with me then.

Huh?

- Alright. - No, just hold on here.

Relax.

- He won't run. - [grunts]

Wuxian,

you are not to contact anyone.

Is that really necessary?

You stay here with Luye.

No way. I want to stay with you.

I'll be just fine.

But I am a little worried about Luye.

Someone might try to hurt her.

[Wuxian] I need you to protect her, okay?

Mmm.

[sighs]

Take good care of him now.

Don't do anything reckless.

You should worry about yourself.

Right. [chuckles]

Master.

[grunts]

[Hei] No, let me go! Let me go.

I wanna be with Master.

Tell me where he's been lately.

You trust him, right?

Of course.

Then I need to find the real culprit.

But how?

The last few days,

Master go anywhere?

No, he's just been at home.

- The whole time? - Mm-hm.

When was the last time you went out?

Uh, it was about ten days ago.

We went to the amusement park.

[sighs]

Who do you know in the Guild?

[Hei] Guilao and Ruoshui.

Come on, I'll take you to them.

Wait, why?

You'll stay with them while I take care of a few things.

[Hei] No.

I'm going with you.

- Uh... - I swear I won't slow you down.

I'm his disciple too.

I won't wait if you fall behind.

[Hei] Where are we going?

The scene of the crime, Liushi Guild.

Haven't a lot of people checked it out already?

What's the point of us going?

Residual Ling power.

Can't others see that too?

They can.

However, I'm a specialist.

[gasps]

Lady Luye, where are you off to?

I report to you now?

No, ma'am.

You're Wuxian's disciple,

so we have to monitor your movements for now.

Ridiculous!

Since when does the Guild have rules like that?

Move aside.

[scoffs]

Don't follow me.

Enforcers are allowed to eliminate stalkers

on sight.

[gasps]

Who does she think she is?

Elder, what we do?

[Elder] Keep on her.

She's all bark, no bite.

[Hei] It's snowing.

[gasps]

Lady Luye.

I'm just looking around.

[meows]

[meows]

Ming Wang.

She's one of the Guild's founders.

Like Laojun.

- Was the portal destroyed? - Yes.

By the sabotage, were damaged in the attack.

Around that time,

how many people do you think used it?

We were the first ones here after the portal was repaired.

Then the captain took over

and everyone who passed through it that day

was marked as a suspect.

Do you have the records with you?

Yes.

[Captain] Wait.

Sir.

Master.

He's your elder.

I've heard much about you.

I'm Hei.

It's nice to meet you.

Welcome, Master Hei.

Any progress?

I can't discuss it.

[Luye] Any issue tracking the Ruomu?

- [Captain] None. - [Luye] Good.

Because if you can't trace the Ruomu,

then there's no need to call me master.

Got it.

Carry on, then.

I'll just take a look around.

Mmm.

[Luye] Is it true what I've heard about your abilities?

Can you get me those records?

Do we need them?

Uh-huh.

Here.

Interesting.

Return it.

Hmm?

Lord Wuxian,

you are not to leave this premises.

Understood. Thanks.

I have to say, your place is a lot more traditional

than I was expecting.

[door thuds]

[upbeat music]

[Nezha] Sit down.

Ever played?

No.

I'll show you. It's easy.

Hold it like this,

this controls the direction,

B is for jumping, A is for hitting.

And try not to run into monsters.

[Wuxian] Do you think I did it?

[Nezha] The strong are always envied and resented.

Believe me, I know what that's like.

[chuckles]

But whoever did it,

it's someone in the Guild.

I agree.

If it's you, well, I'm here.

And if it isn't you,

we're here together, so, what could go wrong?

Luo.

Better up to it quick.

Did you need something, my Lord?

You wanna play?

I probably shouldn't. [chuckles]

Huh?

[Hei] Whoa!

Yuedong Guild.

Huh?

[people chattering]

[man] What's going on back here?

We're getting backed up.

Hehai Guild.

[exclaims]

[grunts]

What exactly are we looking for?

No questions if you're staying.

[Luye] Huanghe Guild.

Dongqiao Guild.

Rongcheng Guild.

Hanmu Guild.

Huajian.

Mouzhu.

Huh?

Weren't we just here?

You hungry?

[stomach growls]

[Hei] Whoa!

Well, this should do.

[munching]

[Luye] What do you and master usually eat?

Whatever he cooks.

It's edible?

It's been pretty good lately.

Is that right?

Huh. They were literally just here.

Why come back again so soon?

They must have found something.

Hey. Come, come.

What's Lady Luye doing here?

Eating?

Just eating?

And drinking.

She hasn't been anywhere else,

- or done anything else? - Mmm-mm. No.

That's strange.

She came all the way back here just for a meal?

Hey.

Yuedong Guild's has the best food of any of them.

Everyone knows that.

Enforcers come from all over the place

- to eat at this Guild... - Okay.

Sorry, got it.

Quit eating. Let's go.

So good.

[scoffs]

Lady Luye.

Where's her destination?

Uh, she teleported to...

- The Dongqiao Guild. - Dongqiao Guild?

Weren't they just...

Damn it.

Dongqiao Guild.

We lost them.

[Hei coughing] This was really your plan?

Who goes there?

It's me.

Priority mission, I'll cover the damage.

Scour all the security footage from here.

Especially yesterday.

Miss anything, and I'll hold you responsible.

Right. Got it.

We've been here before.

Are there clues here?

But don't worry.

They won't find me until...

Tomorrow, at least.

And by then, I'll have the culprit.

So in other words, you'll be arrested tomorrow.

That's what you're focusing on?

Captain.

We found it.

[Captain] Good work. On my way.

Over here.

[suspenseful music]

They divided the Ruomu into three parts.

Three parts?

They took one load this way,

another that way.

Neither one are very big.

The Ruomu is not easy to cut.

[Captain] Huohua. Aji.

Set your Ling detectors to 1-3-8-9.

- [Huohua] Sir. - [Aji] Sir.

The lion's share of the Ruomu went this way.

We're on it.

We've already located the aircraft.

It's on a TM-203.

Military, huh?

- Good. Don't lose it. - [Huohua] Mm.

[Nezha] Watch the tests.

It's coming your way.

Look out.

Oh, you're picking this up quick.

How's Hei's training? His spiritual space stabilized?

It has.

Another year or two, he's almost there.

[Nezha] That soon?

The kid must be working hard.

[Wuxian] He is.

Without proper control, it's dangerous.

Yeah, gotta stabilize it.

Lord Wuxian,

Lady Luye has just destroyed a portal.

So now, people are even more suspicious of you.

[laughs] You can't keep a good enforcer down.

[tense music]

[Hei] What's wrong?

[Luye] Whoever it is,

they've tried to clear all traces of their Ling power.

Did a good job too.

So, what now?

[exhales]

[suspenseful music]

[grunts]

[gasps]

[Hei] What's that?

[Luye] Some residual Ling power sieved into the environment,

even if you try to hide it,

traces remain.

It all looks exactly the same thing to me.

No, everyone's Ling is unique.

Our suspect can alter their Ling.

[gasps]

But it won't escape my eyes.

[thuds]

[man] Hmm?

Kids these days.

Didn't they already investigate this place?

This branch Guild is not in their records.

Huh? Wait, why not?

Somebody's tampered with it.

That makes sense,

only someone in the Guild could've framed the master.

[Announcer] Attention! We will closing in 15 minutes.

So please conclude your business.

We will be closing in 15 minutes.

So please...

[whooshes]

[Luye] There you are.

Did you find them?

That way.

- Taxi? - I'm not a taxi.

Wait. What are you...

- Stealing is wrong. - Borrowing.

You're didn't get permission.

[car engine roars]

In or out?

Either way, I'm going.

[grunts]

I am supposed to protect you.

[Luye] He's just taking a nap.

[scoffs]

[Chi] I told you, we should've kept Luye in custody too.

But you kept talking about rules.

And now, look.

We had no reason to hold her.

If she goes off on her own, that's fine.

Besides,

don't you have someone following her?

[scoffs] You play favorites.

This Wuxian,

this human mascot of yours.

It's getting to be more humans than spirits in the Guild.

We must coexist with them, that is the future, Lord Chi.

And without humans, life would be so boring.

[Chi scoffs] Spirits ruling over humans,

that's coexistence.

We're not trying to wipe them out.

Yes, but if you take a good look at all those countries

where spirits rule over humans.

Everyone of them is decades behind the times.

Behind?

[Guild Lord] Well, aren't they?

Humanity is blazing new trails through technology.

The only reason the Guild hasn't been left behind in the dust

is because we've been part of that.

Coexistence requires the strong to lead the way.

There was a time when tigers were stronger than humans,

they were feared.

Now, we've seen that humans were able to kill spirits

with conventional weapons.

Ten years from now,

will we still be the stronger ones?

If we wait till we're at their mercy,

what then?

[Chi] Will we be in the zoo with the tigers?

Well...

We're making progress too, you know?

But faster than this?

They might not build weapons

that can kill strong spirits like us,

but what about the others?

What if the humans kill them?

Will you avenge the fallen?

Or continue to coexist with them?

If we have no choice but to go to war with them,

then I prefer that it happen now.

Those humans involved in the attack,

must be dealt with appropriately.

They will get the punishment they deserve.

However, humans and spirits do not have to be enemies.

In the world today,

they say the Guild is just another foreign power,

albeit a superpower.

So for the sake of diplomatic relations

a human Enforcer's untouchable?

Wuxian didn't have to be an Enforcer

but that's the choice he made.

That said. Do you truly accept that he is one?

If that's what he chose, that's what he is.

As an Enforcer, Wuxian is stronger than you are.

He'll be the downfall of us all.

[cell phone vibrates]

What?

[man] We found the humans who launched the attack.

Tell us where.

[man] Kuoluntuo.

And the Ruomu?

[man] It's been moved,

we're tracking it.

You should go.

But they want them alive.

Understood.

Where is Elder Jingyi?

She said, she doesn't want any part of this.

Why not?

She thinks Wuxian is innocent.

Ah, yeah.

Then can I be excused as well?

Not a chance.

If we all bow out, he'll be left to face Chi alone.

[laughs]

Mmm?

This recent attack

has increased friction within the Guilds.

[groans]

Come on!

Is that all you've got?

Just leave them, stop it.

Come on!

Beat me.

Not so tough now?

Why are you fighting us?

Take it out on Wuxian.

That's enough.

Don't you worry, you'll get your turn.

[fire cracks]

[grunts]

[screams]

Elder.

You were saying?

That's some nerve you have,

throwing punches right here in the Guild.

[Xi] Have you forgotten the rules?

But, Elder, we can't just sit around

after the humans attacked us.

Hmm. Was it these humans who attacked us?

[groans]

- [Xi] Xiao Feng. - Huh?

- Heal them. - Yes, Elder.

Whether you are spirits or humans,

look at how you behave,

are you so different?

Now go face your punishment.

But act out again, and it will be severe.

[crickets chirping]

[tense music]

[panting, grunting]

[panting]

[tense music]

[Luye] You've stopped masking your traces,

probably feel safe now.

You had your limit?

[grunts]

[ethereal music]

Put it in your cosmic pouch.

Hmm. It's kinda heavy.

[Luye] Now, can you keep up?

Of course. Don't worry.

I won't.

[tense music]

[panting]

Where did she go?

Cheap tricks, I see.

[suspenseful music]

[Luye] You really have let your guard down.

[Hei panting]

[groans]

[car approaching]

Arresting Wuxian? Are you mad?

Oh, Jiulao.

- Did you pluck your eyebrows? - Save it.

Are you going senile?

You know how important he is to the Guild.

The case against him is strong.

I can't just turn a blind eye.

But he would never.

The fact it's Wuxian is why I must be so cautious.

I'm the Guild Leader.

If I don't respect the rules, how can I expect it of others?

We must all follow the rules.

Are you directing that at me?

- Yes. - [gasps]

[laughing]

- I'll see him. - You won't.

No one sees him until this matter is settled, understood?

[scoffs] I will see him.

[Jiulao] Just pretend you didn't know.

Watch him, will you?

[chuckles] I couldn't stop him if I tried.

- Lord Pan. - Hmm?

Help me with something.

Huh?

[bodies thud]

Huh?

[wind blows]

Their base is smaller than I thought.

Most of the base is under our feet.

I sense the Ruomu there.

Then you two go after it.

Zhiqing, Ding, with me.

- [Zhiqing] Sir. - [Ding] Sir.

[explosion]

[alarm blares]

Move, move!

Go, go, go!

[tense music]

[tense music continues]

[guns firing]

[grunts]

[alarm blares]

[rumbles]

[guns firing]

[tense music]

Come on, hurry up!

Open fire!

[guns firing]

[gasps]

Where is your boss hiding?

[tense music]

[grunting]

[groans]

You would've been no match for Dasong.

Elder, we found the Ruomu.

Take it with us, let's go.

[car honks]

Gotcha.

[car engine roars]

[man] Where am I?

[fire hissing]

[people chattering]

[eerie music]

[woman] Over here.

[people chattering]

Anything?

Well, they've dropped their guard.

[Luye] But with these many people around,

and all types of Ling mixed together,

it's too hard to pinpoint theirs.

[Hei] And we don't know what they look like.

[grunts]

[gasps]

[grunts]

You had to kick him that far?

[growls]

[tense music]

[tense music continues]

[tires screech]

This way.

Stop shape-shifting.

[grunts]

[tense music]

Little brat.

I'm gonna put you in your place.

[grunts]

Huh?

- [growls] - [gasps]

[tense music]

Wait.

Hold on. Wait! Wait.

Wait, wait, wait. Stop. Stop, stop.

No, it's me. Stop.

[chuckles]

It's me, Hei. It's Wuxian.

Your master.

[voice low pitch distortion] It's your master.

[voice low pitch distortion] Wuxian.

I am your...

master.

[chuckles]

[gasps]

[bright music]

[grunts]

[laughing]

No.

[bright music continues]

[body thuds]

Not bad.

[chuckles]

[Luye] Nihuang.

I know you,

you are no match for Dasong.

Who else was there that day?

[groans]

[bone breaks]

Fine.

Back at the Guild,

they got ways to make you talk.

[metal clangs]

Why don't you just stick him in your cosmic pouch?

Once something is put in a fixed-space cage,

it won't fit in a cosmic pouch.

You didn't know that?

[Hei] Well, now that we've got him,

master's gonna be okay, right?

It's not that simple.

Let's head back.

[upbeat music]

[man from the game] KO. The kingdom is saved.

Not fair! You're getting too good.

Having a good time while the Guild falls apart?

Aren't you having a good time?

You know what I mean.

- Not really. - Hmphf!

Don't worry.

I'm fine.

You're not the least bit angry?

Why should I be?

I'm receiving special treatment.

Tsk tsk tsk.

Clearly someone's framed you

in order to take you off the board.

Well, they're investigating.

Aye, yiaye yiaye [exhaling]

- You... - [phone notification sound]

Hmm?

What is it?

Two updates.

The good news, Lady Luye caught the guy

pretending to be you and she's bringing him in.

Be here tomorrow.

Mmm.

Here's the bad news...

At that base, Elder Chi captured

both the security footage and the Ling detector

to confirm that you'd been there.

Where is that?

Kuoluntuo.

Where is that?

No clue.

What? The portal's still down.

We're doing our best going as fast as we can.

But you even destroyed the wall.

Well, how much longer?

About three days.

And the footage? What did they find?

Well, yesterday, someone exited the portal.

But we confirmed that person wasn't actually here.

You called it in?

I did.

Along with witness statements and the footage.

Good.

I borrowed seven cars,

these are the plates.

Can you handle potential fallout?

Uh, sure.

What's your number?

What's the nearest Guild?

Fengling, 2,300 kilometers.

Fastest way there?

The earliest flight is tomorrow.

Your Guild doesn't have their own planes?

No. Why would we want those?

For emergencies?

We had the portal.

Book us two tickets.

Oh, uh...

But the Guild has a warrant out on you.

Won't this flight take me back there?

Or you could take me in.

Oh, I wouldn't dare.

- Then hurry up. - Right, right, right.

Ever been on a plane?

Not yet.

Ever seen one?

They're in the sky every day, of course I've seen them.

Don't treat me like a kid.

Okay. Come on. Let's get a good night's sleep,

we leave first thing in the morning.

Where's the best hotel around here?

We have rooms right upstairs.

I said the best hotel.

Where?

Whoa!

[chuckles]

[Hei] Whoa!

We get this whole place to ourselves?

Go take a bath.

You can use the bathroom room over there.

Okay.

Do you want something to eat?

- Yeah! - Bath first.

Right!

This one... It's delicious!

We can order more, too.

You're the best!

You know, you're just like Master.

Nonsense.

How could I be like him?

You're both good people who seem annoying at first.

What's that supposed to mean?

Why don't you live with him?

I'm not a kid, why would I live with him?

I wanna live with him forever.

And that's why you're a kid.

Anyway, I don't like living where there's humans.

Huh? Why not?

No freedom.

In the Guild, I can be a spirit,

no need to hide.

Makes sense.

Show me that bracelet,

is that your special metal?

I've never seen you use it.

This?

Master gave me this to suppress my power.

[scoffs] To suppress it, huh?

Yeah, I can't control it very well.

Until I can, I'm not supposed to use it.

Mmm.

So it stabilizes it.

Big sis, can I come visit you sometime?

[Luye] Sure. I'll treat you to some good food.

You're my favorite in the whole world!

Not the Master?

Master is number one.

Do you know what "favorite" means?

Hey, how did you first meet Master?

Bumped into him on the street.

[Hei] Hey, how did you first meet Master?

[breathes heavily]

[snarls]

[Luye] Let's go.

Meow.

[cat screams]

It's so big, how can it be so big?

I thought you've seen them?

Only really tiny ones way up in the sky.

And the amusement park one was smaller.

Hi.

Well, what a coincidence.

Lady Luye.

Look, we don't want any trouble.

Let's talk at the Guild.

[man] Right.

Come on.

Oh yeah,

I never got your names.

I'm A.

And I'm B.

Who named you?

[A and B] Elder Chi.

Pick a more educated boss next time.

Should we report that too?

Have a death wish?

Welcome aboard, little fellow.

Thank you.

Where are your seats?

9H, 9K.

Take these ones.

But...

We're so high up.

Let's check the way points now.

Copy that.

I'm doing it right now.

I'm on it.

Something to drink?

Uh, thank you.

You, ma'am?

Something to drink?

Here.

[airplane whirs]

[gasps]

You alright?

So you can still find it?

The spirits the woods traces are very distinctive,

it's hard not to find it.

Which leads me to think, you're being used.

I understand.

As long as you hand over the wood,

and the mastermind, we can let the whole matter go.

We're not oppose to you researching Ling power,

however,

this is not the way to do it.

We'll reach out to other nations today.

And get back to you soon.

Good. Sorry for the trouble.

Pan.

When you're not busy, you should come visit more often.

I will.

Safe trip, sir.

Thanks.

So that's the Yaoing Guild.

That's right.

You see, you need to learn to collaborate.

Was he threatening us?

Don't overthink it.

For decades now,

when conflicts arose between humans and the Guild

they never acted recklessly.

And always presented clear evidence.

We've cooperated on many investigations.

There hasn't been a breach of trust yet.

They may be powerful,

but they're not arrogant.

Are you sure we can depend on their good will?

Well, trust is a two-way street.

We share the same goals,

peaceful coexistence, mutual growth.

When you think about it,

it might be the most reasonable superpower

humankind has ever had to deal with.

Still, this is no small matter.

We must contact all the nations.

But will they answer?

So you think

what he's expecting is an answer?

Is he not?

He merely came to us to help him get the word out.

[gasps]

Hmm?

Those people out there, they're yours?

No.

[suspenseful music]

Watch out.

We're going to a little turbulence,

so everyone, please just stay in you seats with your seat belts--

[woman screams]

[screams from passengers]

[man moaning]

Mask on, now!

[intense music]

[passengers screams]

[pilot grunts] What's happening?

[pilot 2] Switch into manual.

- [thumps] - [passengers screams]

Put on your oxygen masks.

- [growls] - [passengers screams]

- Hmphf. - Hmphf.

[grunts]

I've got control back.

[creature screams]

Whoa!

[grunts]

[creature screams]

[grunts between fighters]

[grunts continue]

Whoa!

[passengers scream]

I got you.

Let's go.

You can't get rid of her that easily.

Don't worry, we've got it under control.

What do we do? What do we do?

We're stabilizing.

The plane is flying itself?

- What's happening now? - [Luye] Don't move.

You have maybe three minutes left.

Keep the plane stable and glide us

as far as you can.

Who are you?

[pilot] She's right about the flight time.

We need a landing site.

Wait for my signal.

[pilot 2] Landing site?

There's nothing but mountains for miles around.

One mistake and we're all dead.

I know, you'll have to trust me.

[pilot 2] What?

[airplane engine roars]

[Luye] A, B, what kind of abilities do you have?

Earth manipulation.

- [Luye] Useless. - What?

[Luye] Get everyone to the center of the plane,

then wait for my word.

[A] Roger.

Are you able to fly?

Yeah.

What are you? Some kind of owl?

Everyone, move to the center.

Hurry while the plane is still stable.

You heard him, keep moving forward.

Plenty of time.

There's still two minutes before we crash.

What are they even saying?

Now, what? Huh?

[Luye] Cliff up ahead, turn 30 degrees to starboard.

Got a better idea?

[A] We're almost good here.

Okay, then take your positions.

Here we go.

Get ready.

- [passengers scream] - We're good!

[passengers scream]

[passengers continue to scream]

[passengers scream]

Mommy, I need to go to the bathroom!

[explodes]

[grunts]

[A] Hei!

[tense music]

[screaming]

[grunting]

Hei.

[grunts]

[screaming]

[screaming]

[gasps]

[grasping]

Whoa, that was close.

I thought we were gonna die.

They got away.

What do we do now?

Don't worry.

Once they're on my radar, there's no escaping me.

Are you able to walk?

Well, take care of yourselves.

Let's go, Hei.

What's wrong?

When you told the Guild to book our tickets yesterday,

you wanted those guys to find us, didn't you?

Wow. Impressive.

And you knew they'd rescue Nihuang,

am I right?

[Luye] You are.

Was destroying the portal part of your plan too?

Why did you do it?

We already caught Nihuang, why not just turn him in?

He's too weak, he's just a puppet.

But he could've proven that master's innocent.

I told you, master is safe.

What I'm after is the truth.

Not just some pawn.

Okay, then why didn't we just take a car?

Not a big enough target.

We need something more obvious,

to lure them out.

What if your plan had failed?

We would've turned him in, still a win.

I meant,

what if all those people had died?

But they didn't, did they?

That was pure luck.

You're not wrong.

When an Enforcer is on a mission,

even their own life is expendable,

so I can't worry about humans.

You are a bad guy.

I am not human, Hei.

I'm a spirit Enforcer.

If you could only save master's life for theirs,

then which would you choose?

It's isn't the same thing.

It's actually much worse,

you just can't see it.

If we don't find whoever is behind all this,

then war is inevitable.

And then no one will be saved.

Now, let's go.

No.

You coming or not?

I am not!

Well?

Mount Yinhan Base.

The Ruomu is 500 meters below ground,

this is Sioranmo territory,

we don't have diplomatic relations with them.

So no branch Guilds here, no portals.

Hmm. And how far is the nearest Guild?

5,000 kilometers.

Defenses?

Sentries on every peak, but this is in their blind spot.

Don't underestimate the humans.

Hmm. Understood.

Build a temporary portal.

And stand by.

[all] Yes, sir!

No other spirits here?

Hardly any.

This land has weakling power.

About 300 years ago,

humans killed all the spirits who lived here.

It's on you now. Good luck!

Got it.

[Hei] The humans showed up so quickly.

Because they're everywhere.

Is it true that when an Enforcer is on a mission,

they don't care about human lives?

Uh... That depends on the situation.

Sometimes death is unavoidable.

Sometimes we can prevent more casualties,

by not interfering.

She did it on purpose.

She did help save them.

That's what you're supposed to do.

Lady Luye

had another master before she met Lord Wuxian.

Huh?

Back then,

her homeland had basically become a human battlefield.

That's where Lord Wuxian saved her.

But her previous master, they didn't survive.

Everyone she knew, all the spirits,

they died.

Hey, how did you first meet Master?

[Luye] Bumped him on the street.

[screams]

[dramatic music]

[Luye cries]

It's not her duty to save humans.

I know I couldn't do it.

I don't think she was right.

But I should go find her now.

Go on.

We'll be fine.

Be careful.

[Wuxian] Luye, she's...

like you,

I consider her my family.

I'm certain you'll like her.

She's such a jerk!

Cangnan Guild.

Lord Haoke.

The grand plaza has been ordered to close, sir.

I'm here for the mission.

Yes, sir.

[boy] Make way, make way.

[man] Shush, you can't get in.

[woman] I have an emergency.

[man 2] Listen, for emergencies, just go to the new district.

[man 3] Then what are you doing here?

[woman 2] Don't wanna miss the fun.

What's going on in there?

No clue.

They kicked us all out.

But the Lords are inside.

[announcer] The Grand Plaza is closed until further notice.

Lord Tianxin, you're not going?

My abilities aren't right for it.

So long then.

Good luck.

A'shui.

Jingyun, you guys are getting quite the rap.

Still the silence ever, I see.

A lot of seniors here, how many Enforcers are going?

They're sending 30 first level Enforcers.

Wow, that's enough to flan a country.

This is war.

We haven't battle like this in years.

Humans can't be trusted, I keep telling you.

Dasong wasn't weak, and yet they defeated them.

To be honest, I just can't believe it.

I'll wanna see it for myself.

Shouldn't we try talking to them?

Did they talk before they attacked?

And all this was approved?

If he let this slide,

what kind of Guild Lord would he be?

There are some battles,

that simply must be fought.

No arguments from me.

[Nezha] Pair of aces.

- Your turn. - Don't rush me.

Luo.

Lord Wuxian.

Enforcers are gathering at the portal,

what's going on?

[Nezha] Don't look at me, just tell him.

Okay.

They've located the Ruomu.

It's quite the fuss.

Where is it?

Well, um...

Where are you going?

That's too many Enforcers for a retrieval mission,

it's for war.

You'll only complicate things.

I can execute this mission myself.

You can't go. Sorry.

I have to.

[sighs]

Seriously?

- Leave. - Okay.

Keeping me here, that's just what they want.

[suspenseful music]

Come on, you're really gonna fight here?

Time check.

Ten minutes out.

Good.

[suspenseful music]

- They're on the move. - Take cover.

- Avoid direct contact. - Sir.

[drones whirring]

[booms]

[rumbles]

Two minutes out.

Break cover now.

- Protect the portal. - Sir.

The enemy is attacking the portal.

Get ready.

Wuxian?

Is he going?

Probably not, they're attacking a human base.

Why are you here?

To execute the mission.

Wuxian, you wanna prove your own guilt?

That's fine with me.

Let me handle it.

We have to retrieve the Ruomu.

But not like this.

What did you do to Nezha?

Like he could.

Some guard you are.

I thought we should give him a chance?

If anything goes wrong, I'll clean up the mess.

He's saying he can handle this mission alone?

Mmm. Interesting.

Hey, look. Something's happening.

Elder, the portal is now linked.

[inhales]

We're under attack on the other side.

I warn you, don't get in my way.

Move out.

[group grumbles]

Wuxian.

[people gasping]

Haoke, Mangyan.

You go first, and protect the portal.

Why should I obey you?

What?

Take him down.

[grunting]

[gasps]

[grunts] Damn it, get me back.

It's a one-way portal,

until the mission has been completed.

[grunts] I need backup. Get Mangyan.

Mangyan, this one's yours.

Stay close.

Get that thing.

[explosion]

[suspenseful music]

[scoffs]

Why aren't you running?

I heard there's only one way to escape from you.

Yeah?

That's to kill you.

Sounds about right,

but no one stands against me.

[grunting]

This is my kinda of turf, right?

So what have you got planned?

[rumbles]

[metals clang]

That Metal Severing Circle.

Now you can't control metal.

Why don't you just find a place without metal, you idiots.

You'll see who the idiot is.

Now that your metal power is useless.

Setting this trap isn't easy, you know.

It took 13 different spells of various height and weights--

Stop babbling and come help us.

[grunting]

Stop her. She's trying to reach the circle.

She's so fast.

We'll never catch her.

[tense music]

[grunts]

[gasps]

[grunting]

[screams]

[gasps]

[grunts]

[Luye] Dasong's Liushi Shield, huh.

So you finally showed up.

Lord Lingyao.

[suspenseful music]

[thuds]

[chuckles] How did you know it was me?

No portal warning, doctored teleportation records,

both strong enough to defeat Dasong,

and imitate Lord Wuxian.

You've been a suspect from the start.

- [chuckles] - [Luye] Your Ling

was at Liazhou Guild

but you visit often, so that was inconclusive.

But you know what was,

when I felt your Ling here.

[chuckles] You're much smarter than I thought.

Why? I thought you supported our alliance with the humans?

Well, it's a bit of a cliché but...

Things have changed.

Human wars keep escalating.

And now, there are super humans like Wuxian.

[chuckles] I like him and all,

but he terrifies me.

Luye.

There's no need for us to fight.

The future of spirits,

that's what we should care most about.

Huh.

I thought you hated humans?

I hate war even more.

This is a war to end all wars.

Is that so?

Then why kill Dasong?

[sighs]

When he chose not to join us, there was no other way.

His death will mean nothing if you stop me now.

The price has been paid,

don't let their sacrifice go to waste.

Go to waste?

Sacrifice?

[thuds]

[grunts]

[Lingyao] Kill her.

[grunts]

Get him.

Go through the back.

- Nice. - You're not fighting?

Not on your side, I'm not.

He's so much better.

You stay put.

[grunts]

[tense music]

Wuxian, that's enough.

[tense music]

[grunting]

[gasps]

[chuckles]

[panting]

What?

Laojun's Circular Shield.

So you did have a trick up your sleeve.

A good Enforcer always has a plan.

You think you can break this shield

before backup arrives?

I'm guessing this is your last trick.

[grunts]

[breathes heavily]

Someone's breached the barrier.

At the Guild? So soon?

- It's that cat kid. - [gasps]

- [sighs] Kill it. - Sir.

Careful, he's a lot stronger than he looks.

Spare me. He's just a kid.

[gasps]

[grunts] Big sis!

Are you alright?

What are you doing here?

I came to protect you.

[scoffs] Yeah, sure.

You little brat.

Now look what you've done,

dragged an innocent child into it.

Hello, Lingyao.

[Luye] Careful.

He's the mastermind.

[gasps]

[chuckles] What now?

[Lingyao] The Qiongyuan Shield can't protect both of you.

[Luye speaking]

Follow my lead and don't fall behind, got it?

You got it?

I'll deal with Lingyao.

- Did you even hear what I said? - [chuckles]

[grunts]

Master!

- Let's go. - Space manipulation.

[Luye] What did I say?

Kill Luye first.

Seven Circles left. We've got to break them all.

I'm gonna take them out one by one.

- You just stay close to me. - Got it.

Hei.

I'm counting on you, okay?

Mm.

Watch out!

What's happening?

- An earthquake? - No idea.

It's not something serious, is it?

Pair of idiots.

[booms]

Are you taking this alone, too seriously?

I wouldn't stand a chance if I didn't.

Should we tell the elders?

I wouldn't.

We'll just piss them off.

Could there be a worse scenario than this?

That portal's over a thousand years old, you know?

Enough!

[sighs]

Fine, then go.

[Chi] If it confirms you are the enemy,

it'll be worth it.

Thank you, Elder.

I'll keep an eye on him.

[scoffs]

[suspenseful music]

It took you long enough.

What have you been doing?

Cease fire, all units, cease fire!

Grandmaster.

Good work.

Someone gotta patch him up?

The Ruomu is under that base.

It's heavily defended.

So...

Why don't I let you take each other out?

Mm. Okay.

[tense music]

[scoffs]

This way.

Again.

I can't keep up.

Where's the master?

How should I know?

- Split up and cut her off. - Yeah.

[groans]

Guilian.

How many circles are left?

You weren't counting either?

[gasping]

[rumbles]

[tense music]

[grunts]

Big sis!

[groaning]

[suspenseful music]

[grunts]

[gasping]

[groans]

Pew!

[tense music]

[suspenseful music]

[grunts]

Okay, okay. Fine.

I give up.

Worthy of being Wuxian's...

[gasps]

[booms]

[alarm blares]

- Let's go! - Let's go, let's go.

[soldier] Heavy artillery in position, over.

...GS charging complete in 25 seconds.

OPT requesting fire support.

Roger that.

All units, open fire

[tense music]

[guns firing]

[explosions]

Hey, let me have a look.

[tense music]

I wonder if we brought enough backup?

Did he survive?

Not even a scratch.

[gasping]

Should he even exist?

This is a question without an answer.

[chuckles]

We could subdue him if we had to.

Huh?

Sacrifice a few hundred Enforcers

or you know, maybe just Nezha.

Shut up!

Give us back the Ruomu.

So you're the most powerful one in the whole Guild?

Nezha.

[grunts]

Big sis!

Hold it.

I'll live, don't touch me.

Uh.

How did you find me anyway?

Remember that iron ball I gave you to carry?

Hmm.

- [woman sighs] - [ball makes a happy sound]

You're such a brat.

[chuckles]

Your abilities pair well with master's.

Having you as a disciple,

must make him really happy.

Yeah, really happy.

You're really okay?

Not mad anymore?

Still mad.

What you did was wrong, it's what bad guys do.

[scoffs]

Did you ever get revenge for what happened?

The humans from back then are all dead now.

They also died in the war.

And they never knew what for.

Well, then, you can't get revenge on them.

Calm down, Hei.

[grunts] I'm mad.

Do you hate humans now?

Well, I hate these humans,

but there also a lot I do like.

[Luye] Like who?

There's Uncle Tao, and Uncle Li,

and Grandpa Chen, an Uncle A'dai,

and Mumu, and Anan, Pianpian,

- Taotao... - Okay, okay. That's enough.

I get it.

I used to like Elder Lingyao, too.

I thought he was a good guy.

The funny thing is,

even in the end,

you still don't know who is right or wrong.

If someday,

spirits and humans go to war,

which side will you be on?

Whichever side's the right side.

I'll be on the spirit's side, always.

[dramatic music]

[dramatic music continues]

It was an Owl Boy.

- Yeah, and two Bat Men. - That's right.

[reporter] You're probably still in shock.

[woman] It's all true.

[people chattering]

There you are.

[people chattering]

[birds chirping]

The Ruomu we recovered,

it's missing a piece.

That proves I can hide the Ruomu from you,

if I want to.

[Lingyao] Let that missing piece,

be a reminder to always be on your guard.

How did you convince the humans to join you?

Offering them something they really want,

was rather easy.

What was the purpose of all this?

Like you, I believe the only way to coexist with humans,

is to rule them.

You and I are nothing alike.

You said it yourself,

if their progress is unchecked,

humans will soon surpass the Guild.

So,

I wanted to give the Guild an excuse to attack them.

We don't need such an excuse.

So will you tell the humans the truth?

No, you won't.

In fact, you'll thank me for this someday.

Let's go.

I'll reflect on this at Bingyun City.

In a few decades,

perhaps we'll know which of us was right.

You are not going to Bingyun City.

No one will ever know where you've gone.

So you're saying three human nations were involved?

Yes. In three days,

- I will go to Mogen to attend-- - Where's Wuxian?

He's gone.

[scoffs] No good bye? That's pretty rude.

What was that about?

I think he lost their game and wants a rematch.

[laughs]

Master.

You think I can have another ice cream today?

Alright. But just one more and that's it, okay?

[chuckles]

Does that shop have good ice cream?

[Wuxian] Never tried it.

If it's not good, can I throw it away

and get another ice cream on the way back?

[Wuxian] No.

Then how about if it's not good, I can give it to you,

and then I could buy a different one?

[chuckles] Deal.

[Hei chuckles] Then I'm getting one.

[people chattering]

[dramatic music]

[indistinct chatter]

[dramatic music continues]

[soft music]

[soft music continues]

[soft music continues]

[inaudible]

[soft music]

[soft music intensifies]

[dramatic music]

[people chattering]

[inaudible]

[sighs]

- [Hei] Big sis! - [gasps]

Big sis!

We're heading back.

Good bye.

[Luye] Master.

Hmm?

You should visit more often.

Can we come visit more often?

Of course.

[music fades out]

[gentle music]

[child sings in another language]

[gentle music continues]

[Hei grunting]