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Stay and take care of him.

I'll be leaving first.

Wang Wu is in trouble.
I have to head back.

Seventh Elder!

You seem to pay extra attention
to my master.

I am providing support
to my senior in need.

There's nothing out of the ordinary.

You two must be having an affair.

Don't worry though.
Wuxiang Peak supports free love.

I won't interfere with
my master's personal relationships.

Besides, you're an exceptional man.

By the way, your master and I
developed this miracle cure.

You just entered the Qi Refining Stage.

It can come in handy
if you feel things going awry.

Look at that blush on your face.

There's definitely something going on!

What are you doing, Lady Owner?

Can you put on a mean face?

Thank you for keeping my secret.

I don't know what I would've done.

Don't mention it.

I've had plenty of free meals and drinks
at your inn for two years.

It's time that I repaid you.

I'm quite curious though.

Why do you carry fox ears with you?

I have everything.

Take your pick. You can have it.

Keep them for yourself.

I owe you a favor.

If you need anything,
don't hesitate to ask.

That's not necessary.

There is one thing
I have to warn you about it though.

Xiaohai despises demons deeply.

You must not let anybody know
that you're a Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox.

Especially Xiaohai.

When he wakes up,
I'll explain what happened.

Don't worry.

However, this Master Zhifeng

seems hard to deal with.

I wonder what your master did
to get on his bad side.

She most likely resold goods
at an outrageous price

and stole his business.

Why don't you watch over Xiaohai for me?
I'm going to take a look.

Where are you going?

As Seventh Elder said,

he's providing support
to his senior in need.

My master is in need,
so I need to give support.

Bye.

How much longer do you need to verify?

Aren't the facts clear?

You're just shielding her.

How are the facts clear?

That's just your side of the story.

I'm speaking to your sect leader.

A black barbarian like you
is in no position to interrupt.

What did you say?

Watch your mouth!

You should save that for Elder Wang Wu.

She spreads false rumors
and damages Shengjing Sect's reputation!

Tell her to mind her behavior!

You're covering up your own crimes.

You should be well aware
whether those were false rumors.

I dare you to say that again!

Guanhai, settle down.

XUANYUN HALL

I saw Fifth Elder being taken
to Jianxing Hall for interrogation.

-What has she done?
-Exactly.

-I don't know.
-That's what I heard.

I know.

I heard she offended Shengjing Sect.

She'll likely lose her position
as an elder.

After all, her cultivation stage
is the lowest out of all the elders.

Second Elder and Third Elder
are already writing up her offenses.

But isn't Fifth Elder the top Golden Core
of the Nine Continents?

"The top Golden Core
of the Nine Continents"?

What does that mean?

The most powerful Golden Core
of the Nine Continents.

Isn't she still at the Golden Core Stage?

-Yes.
-There you go.

The name is just a gimmick.
Why would you think it's true?

Wang Lu.

Wang Zhong, let's go.

-Why?
-I still owe him.

It has been a while.

I still haven't thanked you for helping us
during the Little Qingyun training.

Don't mention it.

What were all of you discussing just now?

You don't know yet?

Your master offended
a Shengjing Sect's elder

and is being interrogated.

What?

Did she steal his woman?

Your master is a woman.

Did she set her sights on an elder?

Shengjing Sect elders are all seniors!

You are so naive.

You don't comprehend
the true essence of love.

In the raging tempest of love,
age and seniority are insignificant.

Your master is being lectured inside.

How can you be in the mood to joke around?

Being lectured?
Look at her enjoying herself over there.

Xinyao, we should go.

-Fifth Elder.
-Fifth Elder.

Master!

Good development.

You've progressed
to the Qi Refining Stage.

Congratulations.

Same to you.

Congratulations to you too.

Congratulate me on making a fortune
at Junhuang Sect

with my beauty and wisdom?

Of course it is to congratulate you
for stirring up trouble

and bringing unexpected disaster
to Lingjian Sect once again.

Also, congratulations on a life of leisure
after giving up your position.

You wish.

I already asked around.

If an accident befalls you
or you die in the line of duty,

I, your Successor Disciple,
may have to take over your position.

Master, rest in peace.

In your dreams!

I plan to enjoy an elder's allowance
for 10,000 years.

Who said I was stirring up trouble?

I was just stepping in to defend the weak.

That's what I thought.

You must've been roaming around
and ran into a beautiful lady.

You two came to each other's aid.

The two of you quickly bonded
and shared thoughts on cultivation.

That displeased
the Master Zhifeng next door,

so he came after you.

Your explanation
couldn't be more appalling or infuriating.

I learn from the best.

Don't worry.

The student will be superior
to the master.

However...

It is quite lonely at the top.

Come on down.

What really happened?

Nothing much.

After I finished selling my herbs,
I saw Master Zhifeng wandering about,

decked in equipment

worth thousands of spirit stones.

Jackpot.

My goodness, Master!

It has only been a few days.

I can't believe
how despicable you've become!

Do I look like that kind of person?

Apart from the dazzling sight of him,

I also

caught the scent of
the Qianyuan Ranxue Technique on him.

Qianyuan Ranxue Technique?
The one that shortens one's lifespan?

Yes, it's a demonic technique

that consumes innate life essence
in exchange for power.

I followed him to Baiyue Country

and discovered that he had created
an evil cult named Qianling Cult

and was encouraging everyone
to practice the Qianyuan Ranxue Technique.

He used the blood beads that they produced

to increase his own power.

Those mortals believed they were
making rapid progress in cultivation.

Little did they know,
they were cutting their lives short.

Hold on.

If Qianling Cult
is spreading this technique,

wouldn't there be widespread deaths?

Not that easy.

Someone powerful modified
this Qianyuan Ranxue Technique

and set a restriction.

Practitioners aren't immediately sapped
of all energy.

In the first few days,
they only feel a bit weary,

but they will recover after resting.

Moreover, with a rise
in the cultivation stage

and the increase in lifespan,

what was drained is quickly replaced.

Therefore, it isn't noticeable.

The technique has been improved.
Isn't that good?

How so?

If such crooked methods are effective,

who would bother cultivating
the proper way?

This method is like a house of cards,

insubstantial and completely useless.

You're absolutely right.

However,

you don't seem to be the type of person

who would stand up for what is right.

You know me so well.

The lives of those people
were none of my concern.

I scolded them a bit and then left.

So why are you in so much trouble?

I'm wondering...

Could it have something to do
with the setting?

That must've been it!

I scolded them
at Qianling Cult's main altar.

Some who called themselves leaders
came out to challenge me.

Obviously, I'm always up for a fight.

I didn't even use my hands, feet,
bright eyes, or sparkling teeth,

but I still won easily.

That Nascent Soul from Shengjing Sect
couldn't sit back anymore.

Master Zhifeng?

You have such a sense of righteousness.

Stop flattering me.

It's not a sense of righteousness.

I just wanted to laugh at them
for being idiots.

But I'm just a mere Golden Core.

When a powerful Nascent Soul
stepped forward, I obviously fled.

I can't believe he followed me
all the way here! Jerk!

Cut it out, Master!

You're wearing his equipment!
Do you think I don't know?

Be honest!

Move aside.

Where are you going?

Even though everybody warned me
not to show myself,

I know our sect leader won't be able
to handle Master Zhifeng.

I have to make an appearance.

Master has changed.

That's not possible.

You're just prejudiced.

Lady Owner? What are you doing here?

Hai Yunfan woke up.

I think it's better
if you explain things to him.

Feng Yin, the events are all written here.

I don't need it.

Give it directly to Master Zhifeng
for his review.

Is Lingjian Sect intent
on shielding this woman?

Shielding?

It would be called shielding
if she committed an offense.

As it stands, Fifth Elder not only
wasn't in the wrong,

but she was even meritorious.

She acted chivalrously
in abolishing an evil cult.

How am I supposedly shielding her,
Master Zhifeng?

No way.

Lady Owner,
why don't I take you as my master?

There's no time like the present.
Let's do it!

A disciple can't serve two masters.

You already have Fifth Elder.
Isn't she enough?

Didn't you hear?

My master offended a Nascent Soul elder
from Shengjing Sect.

She still boldly charged
into Xuanyun Hall.

It's over. She definitely
won't make it out alive.

Our days as master and disciple are over.
I need to plan for my future.

You can rest assured.

She hasn't tormented you enough.
She won't be retiring so soon.

Why? Did you threaten Sect Leader?

Do you know why Lingjian Sect

has survived for a millennium

and ranks among the top five sects
in the Wanxian Alliance?

It all comes down to one word.

Cheating?

Unity.

We might be a bit critical of each other
most of the time,

but we stand united in times that matter.

Forget it.
Do you think I haven't heard of it?

Elder Fang He even has dreams
about killing my master.

Do you know what it means
to "love well, whip well?"

I don't.

I just know that my master always seems
to take delight in scolding me.

-Let's make a bet.
-On what?

Your master will come out of this safely.

All right.

So what if it's written out?

It's just your one-sided statement!

Yes, it is only one side of the story
written on the Sincerity Paper.

When you said Wang Wu spreading rumors
is harming Shengjing Sect's reputation,

wasn't that also your one-sided statement?

Master Zhifeng, can you provide
more compelling evidence?

Evidence?

Does Shengjing Sect need evidence?

If you don't have concrete proof,

then I'm afraid
you've made this trip in vain.

This is absurd!

You didn't even spare a glance
in the document.

How would you know its contents?

As the sect leader,
how can you knowingly shield her?

Can you say
that nothing fishy is going on here?

Why do I need to read it?

It was written for you.

From the very start,

I have complete trust
in Elder Wang Wu's character.

I also believe no Lingjian Sect elder
has any doubts about her.

I knew it.
Sect Leader wouldn't let us down.

That's right.

Wang Wu may be uninhibited and licentious,
but I have absolute faith in her.

I second that.

She does have a few too many shortcomings,

but she has always held a clear stance
on what is right or wrong.

Everybody knows the two of us
are on bad terms with Wang Wu.

We scold her for misconduct
several times a month.

But this time,
we are firmly on Wang Wu's side.

Fang He, do you agree?

Agreed.

I also believe in Wang Wu.

You dare make an enemy of Shengjing Sect

for a mere Golden Core elder?

Whether we make an enemy of Shengjing Sect
will depend on you.

Is Shengjing Sect ready
to make an enemy of Lingjian Sect?

For a mere tier four Nascent Soul?

How could all the elders
possibly back my master up?

She must've bribed them.

You have a deep-seated prejudice
against your master.

You speak as if you don't.

Is there anybody in Lingjian Sect
who doesn't have an opinion of her?

Have you considered this?

Your master absconded with
Vermilion Fruit from Qingyun Peak.

Not only did Seventh Elder not blame her,

but he has even shown
the utmost care to her disciple.

That's a good one.

It shows that Master not only bribed him,
but also...

Don't be ridiculous.

Do you know why Seventh Elder wasn't mad?

It's because he knows
your master has her reasons.

I know she has her reasons.

She spends all her time drinking.
She's turned Wuxiang Peak into Bald Peak.

There are many things you don't know.

Your master only has
a fifth-rank Spiritual Root

that doesn't belong
to any of the five attributes.

She has a Mutated Spiritual Root.

Even so, she has never given up.

After hundreds of years of cultivation,
she was finally accepted as an elder.

Only she knows the pain
she went through to get here.

That is why she despises
Qianyuan Ranxue Technique.

The path of cultivation is long and slow.

Every bump in the road
is a learning experience.

Those methods
that can greatly boost powers

by depleting a few years
from one's lifespan

are an insult
to the process of cultivation!

I understand that.

It's like seeing someone cut in
after you've been in line all morning.

Who wouldn't be angry?

Idiot.

Do you know
how Wuxiang Technique was created?

I know. Ouyang Shang developed it.

It takes hundreds of years
to bring a technique

from theory to practical use.

It requires generations of hard work
for it to be perfected.

Wuxiang Technique was first conceptualized
just a few hundred years ago.

The path you're taking now

was paved out step by step by your master.

Do you think being beaten
to develop Wuxiang Bones is painful?

The pain your master experienced
was immeasurably greater.

She built your foundation
by giving you medicinal baths

and set up traps so you would be beaten.

Every step you take

was paid for with her life.

Also,

do you know how much Wuxiang Bone
Strengthening Pills are worth?

I'm not sure.

Master created them herself.

It has no grading.

I don't know the recipe either.

All I know is that
one of the ingredients is Vermilion Fruit.

And Vermilion Fruits...

My pills alone cost
thousands of spirit stones a month!

Did you just realize?

You're only at the ninth iteration.

Your master?
She's close to the 108th iteration.

That is why Wuxiang Peak
has become Bald Peak.

Her wine costs 500 spirit stones a jar.

Bald Peak!

That's because...

She didn't have a master to guide her
when she started cultivating.

Her Qi Deviation went wrong
during her cultivation.

During every full moon,

she experiences the pain
of every bone in her body breaking.

She drinks

to relieve the pain.

No wonder she is a drunken mess
during every full moon.

She uses wine to hide her pain.

She only seems irresponsible
on the surface.

In reality, she is a committed master.

How can she be such a good actress?

She has transformed from Wei Yingluo
into my sister, Empress Fucha.

And I'm Jin Xiu!

Do you think

she has a twin sister?

One is named Wang Wu
and the other is Wang Ge?

Maybe the master I know
isn't the one you know.

What is all this nonsense?

Now do you understand
why Seventh Elder wasn't angry?

I know. It's because they're friends.

That makes sense.

Fine. If Lingjian Sect remains
unreasonable and shields the evildoer,

Shengjing Sect will not remain courteous!

Master Zhifeng.

You're such an amusing fellow.

You keep going on and on
about Shengjing Sect.

-You--
-You!

You've reached Nascent Soul,

but you haven't learned
to speak for yourself.

You must not be a Nascent Soul,
but a big fat baby!

I dare you to say that again!

-You--
-I accidentally overheard everything.

Thank you for everybody's love.

It must've been especially hard on Fang He

to speak against his conscience
at his age.

It pains me too.

Master Zhifeng?

Don't hide like a coward
behind Shengjing Sect's name.

Since we started this,
let's settle it between ourselves.

Let's not destroy the peace
between our sects.

Settle it ourselves?

Do you intend to kneel
and cut your own throat as an apology?

Let's have a duel.

Winner takes all. Are you game or not?

Why does a mere Golden Core
dare to challenge a Nascent Soul?

If words don't work,
we settle it with fists.

That has been an unchanged practice
in the immortal realm.

Wanxian Alliance is a rogue organization
in the Nine Continents.

As the leader of the top five sects,
your sect is a bunch of rogue brats.

We are bound by Inner Demon Oaths
during a duel.

There is no chance of cheating.

Why does a mere Golden Core
dare to provoke me?

Does she seek death?

Or could this be a trick?

-Duel or no duel?
-You...

Is an old Nascent Soul
scared of a little Golden Core?

How about this?

I'll call my disciple to duel with you.

He just reached Qi Refining Stage.

He has a poor aptitude
and doesn't know any spells.

I'm sure he'll be able
to beat the crap out of you.

Wang Lu! Answer me!

Where are you? I love you!

Enough!

Since it's death that you seek,

then don't blame me for being unkind.

Immortality treasure!

It's an immortality treasure!

Lu Li, appraisal!

Yaotian Sword,
a tier eight immortality treasure.

It could fetch 800,000 spirit stones
at Xuantian Shop in Cangxi State.

With modest pricing in Zhong State,
it'll still fetch 600,000 spirit stones.

600,000 spirit stones?

Since Master Zhifeng
has accepted Wang Wu's invitation,

let's begin the duel right away.

Who's thinking of me?

You?

Wang Lu, where is Master Zhifeng?

He's confronting Wang Wu at Xuanyun Hall.

What's going on?

Don't worry about that for now.

You have a cold. Don't stand in the wind.

Let's talk inside. Come on.

Why is your master
confronting Master Zhifeng?

Is your master

a demon?

As if that's possible!
You have a wild imagination.

Wang Wu destroyed the evil cult
that Master Zhifeng built.

He retaliated by lodging a complaint
with Sect Leader.

So when he said
there was a demon among us,

was he just babbling nonsense?

Do any of us look like demons?

I knew you two wouldn't be!

Demons killed my whole family.

I won't let them live!

How are you feeling?

Is it acting up again?

That bastard Hai Tiankuo
was so vicious to you.

If I see him again,

I'll teach him a lesson.

It's no use.

None of us can defeat him.

Besides, there is still a Restriction
in my body.

Don't be discouraged.

Leave it to me.

I'm your buddy, Wang Lu.

I'll find a way to free you
from the Restriction.

I hope so.

Why don't you become my master's disciple?

She has always been unconventional.

Perhaps she has a way
to remove your Restriction.

Take my baths as an example.

I didn't understand in the beginning,
but they really have improved my body.

That would be wonderful!

But will Fifth Elder accept me?

I'll take care of it. Don't you worry.

She just needs to refrain
from clashing with Master Zhifeng

and tries not to get
kicked out of the sect.

Xiaohai.

Wang Lu!

Wang Lu!

Wang Lu, bad news!

Your master and Master Zhifeng
are fighting!

My master is so cute.

Wang Lu, let's go see.

Fatty, keep watch over Xiaohai.

If anything happens to him,
I'll turn you into a dumpling.

Let's go.

-What a difference in power.
-What a difference in power.

-What a difference in power.
-Isn't that...

-Who arranged this?
-This is bullying.

Wang Zhong, this is...

This seems to be a boundary.

He created this with a wave of his hand.

Could he really be
at the Semi-Deity Stage?

Within Lingjian Mountain,

casting magic is facilitated
by borrowing surrounding energy.

It's nothing to marvel at.

Master Zhifeng, don't let it bother you.

I set a boundary
for the purpose of impartiality.

First of all,

it can ensure
that bystanders are not injured.

Secondly, it prevents any interference

that might affect
the fairness of this duel.

Wang Wu, teach him a lesson!

Wang Wu, we no longer need to debate
the cause of our dispute.

This duel will decide who is right.

If I lose,

I will not argue with what is written
on the Sincerity Paper.

All wrongdoing lies on me.

-But if I win--
-It doesn't matter.

I'll have to take you as my wife.

That's not necessary.

You just need to return
to Shengjing Sect with me

and offer a humble apology.

What?

You won't even marry me?

Do you practice
the Sunflower Manual of eunuchs?

You're a Lingjian Sect elder!

How can your thoughts be so filthy?

True.

If you win, I'll do anything you say.

But if you lose,
I want all your immortality treasures!

I'll be happy just polishing them!

Then make the Inner Demon Oath!

Welcome to Fifth Elder's study.

An Inner Demon Oath is a contract

that a cultivator makes
using his lifetime's cultivation.

If he breaks the contract,

he will be punished
by disintegrating into dust.

There is no chance of cheating.

How troublesome!

What am I going to do?

Young Master?

Look, it's your master!

No, she'll never be able
to defeat Master Zhifeng.

We need to figure out a way
to help her win.

Don't you see?

They're already making an Inner Demon Oath
with their lifetime's cultivation!

If they accept outside help,

they'll lose all cultivation
and be reduced to mortals.

Does that mean my master is doomed?

Your master is the top Golden Core
of the Nine Continents.

As if she would lose!

She's battling a Nascent Soul,
a higher rank.

She's not in the right mind.

She's definitely losing.

Dare to bet on it?

You're on.

Let's do it.

Come, gather around!

-What is Wang Lu doing?
-The embodiment of a Nascent Soul,

the influential Master Zhifeng,
is battling Wang Wu,

a mere Golden Core
and the disgrace of Lingjian Sect!

The odds are 1.5 to 1 and 10 to 1.

Come, look!

The odds are 1.5 to 1 and 10 to 1.

Wang Lu, that's inappropriate.

How is it inappropriate?
You two are betting money. Why can't I?

Let's open it up to others. Come!

-For Master Zhifeng, it's 1.5 to 1!
-Come!

For my master, it's 10 to 1!

-Come, place your bet!
-Don't miss out!

Hi, everybody.

I am Cricket Wang Wu.

You devious disciple.

Why didn't you tell me
you had a bet going?

Remember to bet on me!

I put your money on Master Zhifeng.

Good job.

Bye.

Don't mind her!

-Keep placing your bets!
-Come on.

-Keep going!
-Make your bets!

-Place your bets!
-For Master Zhifeng, it's 1.5 to 1!

-Make your bets!
-The odds are 10 to 1.

For my master, it's 10 to 1!

For Master Zhifeng, it's 1.5 to 1!

-The odds are 10 to 1!
-The odds are 1.5 to 1!

If I were you,
I would bet on Master Zhifeng!

Wang Wu, what are you waiting for?

Sorry.

Abominable!

Someone in the audience
was hosting a gambling table,

so I spent some time scrounging up funds.

I didn't take too long, did I?

Gambling...

Gambling table?

Can Lingjian Sect show me some respect?

We're having a duel!

Why would we treat
a small fry like you seriously?

If it's your granduncle, Master Shuiyue,

versus our Feng Yin,

that would be a different matter.

My disciple and I would open up

eight underground gambling joints!

Intolerable!

Here I come!

Excellent sword!

Beautiful.
Turning nothingness into the earth.

Shengjing Sect's magic technique
certainly lives up to their reputation.

As the leader of the top five sects,
they don't disappoint.

Not bad.

The Yaotian Sword has earth attributes.

Master Zhifeng also has
an Earth Spiritual Root.

Our Lingjian Sect's arena
doesn't have a connection to Earth energy.

He would only be able
to use 70 percent of his power at most.

But by creating earth out of nothing
with the Yaotian Sword,

he has stacked the cards in his favor.

That is a supremely clever tactic.

Wang Wu, watch out!

That was mean.

You're still not dead?

Yaotian Earth Prism Needles!

So many swords!

Attack!

An excellent attack!

Not only does it have
the colliding momentum of the rocks,

but also sweeping vibrations of the earth.

They're practically unavoidable
and impossible to defend against!

He has such advanced magical abilities
for a Nascent Soul cultivator.

That is truly remarkable.

Could Fifth Elder really be
the legendary master of defense?

She's just putting on an act.
They're tricks to mislead you.

Putting on an act?

Why don't you act it out for me?

Do you know how formidable
Earth Prism Needles are?

How could I not--

So what if I don't know?

Allow me to teach you.

Earth Prism Needles is a formation
produced by an advanced cultivator.

Concussive power that is
great enough to topple cities

which is focused on the top of
these obelisks.

What's even more terrifying are the tips.

If you bump into one,

your bones will be crushed
even if you're a Golden Core.

Yet Fifth Elder is unfazed by them.

She's even standing on the very tips.

A light touch by her bamboo sword

is enough to incapacitate
the Earth Prism Needles.

Not everybody has such a skill.

Impressive.

Of course!

-Liuli Xian!
-During the age of the Golden Disciples,

Lingjian Sect had over
a hundred disciples.

In the end, less than ten survived.

Elder Wang Wu is one of them.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

Jackpot.

-Master, kill him!
-Go!

-Master!
-You can do it!

You, Shengjing Sect members are still
playing with mud at such an old age.

Don't make the Lingjian Sect disciples
who are watching laugh at you.

I didn't expect these
to just be tiny embroidery needles.

Zhifeng, please try harder.

Don't make the Lingjian Sect disciples
laugh at you.

Die!

You won't become more powerful
by raising your voice!

The five elements generate each other.
Earth generates wood.

Your Jade Bamboo Sword's power
is amplified by my earthly energy.

It's a shame that you've ignored
the most crucial point.

The Nascent Soul is born
from the Golden Core.

The transformation of the five elements
is easy to grasp.

I can turn the clouds into earth.

I can also turn rocks into gold.

As they say,
wood breaks upon encountering gold.

Gengjin Sword!

As they say,

"The sword is as important as your life."

You don't even have a weapon anymore.

Kneel and beg for your life.

Subtitle translation by Renee Luk