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[Episode 34]

Yu Huan... where's Xiao?

Had someone thrown her into the river,

she would have been poisoned by the Algae of Red Ghost and turned into stone.

Yu Huan, you have changed. I don't know you anymore.

You looked so murderous just now

and full of bloodshed. Is your heart made of iron?

She's just a spy planted here by Quanxian.

Why should we show compassion for our enemies?

By saying this, I also played a part today.

Why don't you execute me as well?

Xiao and you went through fire and water together.

So loyal. Taking old friendships into account, you shouldn't be like this.

Loyal?

Are you referring to the loyalty of

deceiving me for the antidote? How did you know about the Algae of Red Ghost?

Speak. Why aren't you speaking?

I know you too well.

Every time you stop talking, it must be due to a predicament.

Is someone forcing you to do this?

Who gave you the Algae of Red Ghost?

An insignificant Fei Lian,

what has he to do with me? What has Cangliu to do with me?

But since you are here personally to plead mercy on his behalf,

I can give him another chance.

I want you to release this in the water routes.

Thank you for giving Fei Lian a chance.

Fei Lian and I will do our best to stop Su Mo.

You don't need to know.

Yu Huan, if you don't tell me, starting from now, we will go our separate ways.

Fei Lian, Cangliu is far more darker than you think.

Why did I treat Xiao in this manner?

Do you know in Mirror Pagoda,

there's a Lord Zhi Zhe in Heavenly Temple?

Lord Zhi Zhe?

That's right. More superior than the five masters

and the real ruler.

He granted me the Algae of Red Ghost as my final chance.

He wants me to find a way to stop Su Mo from entering Ghost and Deity Abyss and releasing the Dragon Deity.

Yu Huan, be specific. What do you mean by last chance?

Yes. Of course, someone like you from a noble family won't understand this.

Do you know that in Cangliu,

how difficult it is for someone like me, from a humble background, not to be bullied?

I need to be stronger to be able to stand out.

I have been defeated by Su Mo many times.

Master Peng regards me as an abandoned child.

Master Luo and Master Lang hate me and hope I will die soon in order not to block your future.

If I didn't seek refuge with Zhi Zhe,

I fear I wouldn't know what would have become of me and my elder sister.

Yu Huan, where are you going?

Stranded Dragon Abyss.

You can't go. It's too dangerous.

Since childhood, you have been too well-protected by your family.

You are overly naive.

Let me tell you. As long as my elder sister and I don't get bullied,

I'm willing to pay whatever price.

Yu Huan.

Yu Huan.

Junior General, you can't go out.

Yu Huan!

It's quiet here.

It feels somewhat spooky.

I can't seem to feel the existence of living things.

I can feel there's a strong mind power in here.

We should be stranded here.

A pair of eyes appeared.

How is this pair of eyes related to the illusion?

Perhaps, we can find clues related to the

Stranded Dragon Ropes from these illusions.

I heard someone from Yunhuang is here at Dragon Silk Palace.

I was curious. So I had Chun Huang come and show me.

This is Ya Ren, we are from the same mother.

Hello, Ya Ren. Just address me as Bai Wei.

Hello, Bai Wei.

So how is it? Are you used to the food here?

We just caught these from Biluo Sea. They are very fresh.

Try them.

Give them a try.

How is it?

Delicious.

Eat more then.

Leave it here.

Leave it here.

- What is this? - It's for you.

- Fish soup? - Eat it while it's hot.

Delicious.

In the past, I didn't think in detail.

Later, I asked the elders and found out that people from Yunhuang are used to hot food.

You found out.

I didn't imagine there would be such a great difference between Yunhuang and Biluo Sea.

Can you tell me stories about Yunhuang?

Sure.

Once my older brother sneaked me onto a boat to see the sea of flowers.

There was a huge moon orchid blooming under the moon.

I didn't imagine it would be that interesting.

I really envy you. You can see so many interesting things.

When I'm much better, you can go back to Sea County with me.

It's my hometown. There's a lot of good food and fun things.

Okay. I also hope to have the opportunity to visit the outside world

and take a good look.

Drink it now.

Come.

This illusion was so real

seen through the eyes of Queen Bai Wei.

I could even feel the taste of the soup and sense her mood.

Did you find any clues in the illusion?

There wasn't anything unique. Everything was very normal.

Queen Bai Wei doesn't seem abnormal either.

However, even in the illusion,

I could distinctly sense that a pair of eyes was looking at me.

We must find that pair of eyes immediately.

Perhaps, it's the crux for us to find the Stranded Dragon Rope.

You just recovered and you are practicing with your sword?

I have nothing to do anyway. Are you looking for me for something?

Here. This is for you.

This is...

This is Water Protection Pearl.

People from Yunhuang can't breathe freely here.

Chun Huang cast a spell on you in the past

but there's a time limit in that spell. This Water Protection Pearl is different.

Wear this and you can move freely in Biluo Sea.

Thank you, Ya Ren.

No need to thank me. You should thank Chun Huang instead.

This pearl was difficult to create.

It requires Lord Ming Huo's blue pearl and the spell of Quanxian.

He used a lot of magic power to create this.

He spent so much effort on this pearl.

I can't accept this.

Quanxian doesn't quibble with what we give to others.

If you return this to him, he'll be hurt.

Then I need to thank him in person

and ask what he needs along the way.

I'll definitely pay him back if possible.

If you truly treat us as your friends, don't worry about it.

All right.

So, Chun Huang had Ya Ren give Dispel Water Pearl to Queen Bai Wei.

No wonder the Dispel Water Pearl was in the hands of Ya Ren later on.

Based on the circumstances back then,

Queen Bai Wei and Ya Ren should've been quite close.

But why did Ya Ren appear in Jiuyi Mountain

and become Tu Luo in Misty Forest?

Reading between the lines, I'd say she hates Queen Bai Wei.

We have no idea what happened later on.

Maybe the eyes you mentioned belong to Ya Ren.

I don't think so.

The vision purposely showed us what it looked like 7,000 years ago.

It might be giving us a hint.

A hint about what happened to them

will also happen to us.

Lady Bai Wei, I'm Lord Ming Huo of Quanxian.

By order of Young Master Chun Huang,

I'm going to perform a Quanxian ritual for your friends who died in the sea.

Thank you, Lord Ming Huo.

I ask for the dragon deity's blessing on your friends' return to home.

May they have peace and safety.

I ask for the dragon deity's blessing.

May your friends return home

and have

peace and safety.

Thank you for everything you've done for me, Chun Huang.

Where's this?

This is a forbidden area in Quanxian,

Dragon Cave.

Are there really dragons here?

Let me tell you a secret, which you can't tell anyone else.

The dragon deity is sleeping and changing its bones now, so we can get close.

Changing its bones?

The dragon deity changes its bones every 500 years, which takes 10 years.

If you do the math, it's just changed a...

A what?

A dragon's tooth.

I just saw you tense up and thought you were in a bad mood.

It could be Ming Huo's song I heard just now

that made me homesick suddenly.

Is it because we're not thoughtful enough or you don't like this place?

No, everyone takes very good care of me.

I just miss my family a little.

When can I go home?

You haven't fully recovered yet.

Biluo Sea is at high tide, so there are strong winds and huge waves.

It'd be very dangerous to go out.

If a huge wave came, no boats could dodge that.

But he must be so worried about me.

If you're still homesick, think of this place as your home

and us as your family.

It's not the same.

Why did you bring them here by yourself?

I'm curious to see why we need to pick so many flowers.

Something good. Why don't you pick all the buds off the flowers first?

Sure.

Why are you looking at me?

Nothing.

Smell it.

It smells so fragrant.

Bixin flowers are only available in Biluo Sea.

They have a unique smell. If I use them to brew wine, it'll surely taste good.

Did you brew all this wine for me?

I'll leave eventually.

That's why I want to give you a little gift before I leave.

Take it as a token of my gratitude for taking care of me all this time to you and Ya Ren.

This is Yunhuang craftsmanship. The wine we brew is especially sweet.

Do you want to go home?

I've been away from home for quite a while.

But before you go,

what should we do when the wine isn't done brewing?

Seal it in a vat just like this.

Wait a month before you open it and drink.

Isn't it drowning my sorrows when I drink alone?

What... did you say?

I said I'll keep it in mind.

But I still hope to drink it with you.

Sure. Then I'll drink the wine with you.

Okay.

Were you looking for me?

You're here. Take a seat. I want you to try this.

Give it a try.

What do you think?

What's this? Why is it so spicy?

This isn't water. You don't...

The way you drink is so interesting.

- Drink again. Drink again. - No, no, no.

We can't drink wine actually.

All right. I'll try it.

The flavor is very close to that in my hometown.

Chun Huang, this is my gift for you before I leave.

Are you leaving right after drinking the wine?

I can't stay here forever.

Going to war is really tough, isn't it?

This is my responsibility as a part of the Bai Clan.

When people meet, they'll eventually part.

Chun Huang, it's a great pleasure to meet you.

Likewise.

Oh, the wine has no name. Why don't you come up with one?

And this letter.

Please send it to Lang Gan

in Wanghai Province for me. Then my family will come and pick me up.

Okay.

Bai Wei, your letter will definitely be delivered.

You'll definitely reunite with your family soon.

Previously at the Stranded Dragon Platform, I saw how Queen Bai Wei died.

At the scene were Chun Huang and also the Heavenly King.

But the Heavenly King still hasn't appeared. It's strange.

Maybe once the Heavenly King appears,

we will be able to leave this illusion.

Look! That pair of eyes is appearing again.

A'Wei.

- A'Lang. - You're really here.

Chun Huang, this is Lang Gan whom I grew up with since childhood.

This is the Emperor of the Sea who saved my life, His Highness Chun Huang.

Thank you for saving her life.

You haven't seen each other for many days. I won't disturb you then.

Why have you just arrived?

I asked Chun Huang to send you a letter over 10 days ago.

I actually thought you were...

What letter?

You didn't receive the letter?

No.

I found your trail in Yunhuang via astrology

and then rushed over here.

It's not safe here. Let's leave now.

Not safe? They are all very good to me.

Very good?

I rushed here several days ago but was stranded by a merperson.

She even told me that you like someone else now.

Like someone else? How is it possible that I like someone else?

That's right.

A'Wei,

how can you possibly like someone else?

We're poor in hospitality.

I wonder if you are accustomed to the food?

I've grown accustomed to it during this time.

But A'Lang is probably not used to it.

Chun Huang gave me this pearl.

When I wear it, I can go underwater.

Brother Lang, a toast to you.

This is a wine that Bai Wei brewed herself.

I thought you couldn't drink.

I can drink less.

I can hold back and not exhale bubbles.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Oh, yes! Where is Ya Ren?

Ya Ren is not feeling well and is resting in her room.

I'll go and see her.

It's fine.

She needs to quietly recuperate.

If you stay a few more days, you'll be able to see her.

The war situation in Yunhuang is complicated. I'm afraid we can't stay long.

What's happening in Yunhuang?

Cangliu people ambushed the Wanghai Province.

Your royal father suffered severe injuries and is now recuperating.

It's you, not Royal Father, who came to pick me up.

- We should go back right now to fight back against those Cangliu people. - Don't rush.

Even if we quickly go back, it's still useless.

The two of you care for the people.

The war is getting more critical.

I will definitely help you.

You still came.

Please forgive me, Dragon Deity.

Why does Emperor of the Sea want to take away my dragon tooth?

Generations of Quanxian have been safeguarded by you, Dragon Deity.

We've lived in happiness and comfort.

But in the land of Yunhuang which is 10,000 li away,

the people have been suffering from the turmoil of war.

I have met two friends from Yunhuang.

They want to quell the war in Yunhuang

and bring peace to Yunhuang.

Even though I am Quanxian's Emperor of the Sea,

I still would like to help them.

Therefore, I'd like to borrow...

borrow the dragon tooth

in order to make the Sky Opening Sword to give them.

Sky Opening Sword?

You want them to unlock the Lazurite Lock that seals the powers of Attack and Protection.

Do you know

when these two ancient powers reappear in the world,

the world may become turbulent?

I know. That's why the two powers were sealed off.

Emperor of the Sea, you may be eternally doomed with this decision.

Let me ask you for the last time. Do you really want to do this?

I trust Bai Wei.

She is the kindest woman in the world.

She also has a heart that cares about all people.

I believe she will definitely bring peace to Yunhuang.

At that time, Quanxian and Kongsang will be friends,

and the world will be at peace. Won't that be the greatest happening?

All right, I agree.

But you must remember, the only way to fight against the void

is to create and to safeguard.

What do you mean, Dragon Deity?

This is the revelation given by the ancestors to the Emperor of the Sea.

You need to comprehend it yourself.

I hope this prophecy

will never come true.

There is a small island in the middle of Jing Lake.

Two ancient powers: Attack and Protection are sealed there.

If you can get these two powers, you will be invincible in Yunhuang.

Why were the powers sealed? Who sealed them?

Someone in the past obtained the two powers

and unified Yunhuang, but could not keep them under control.

So he sealed the two powers on that small island in the middle of Jing Lake.

No one can get close.

We don't know if it'll be perilous or a blessing to have such strong powers.

The powers themselves do not differentiate between good and evil.

As long as the two powers of Attack and Protection are mutually coordinated,

the balance will be maintained.

How do we get the powers?

Unlock the Lazurite Lock, then you can get rid of the seal.

How to unlock it?

Leave.

Please sit.

Open it.

Such strong force!

This is the Splitting Sword, made with the tooth of the dragon deity.

The power of the dragon deity is embedded in it.

With it, you can open the Lazurite Lock

and get rid of the seal. I will give you the sword

as a gift of friendship between Yunhuang and Quanxian.

You will give us such a precious Splitting Sword?

I hope you can find the power to protect Yunhuang.

Your benevolent gift of this sword shall never be forgotten.

I hope we will meet again.

A'Wei.

Oh, yes! Chun Huang, have you decided on the name for this wine?

Let's call it...

Nian Gui. (Remember to Return)

Good name!

Chun Huang, I will miss all of you and Quanxian.

Someday, if A'Lang and I can bring peace to Yunhuang,

we will definitely return to repay your benevolence.

The scar on your hand was left when you went to get the Splitting Sword in Jiuyi Mountain.

Chun Huang from 7,000 years ago also had the same scar on his hand.

Those two prophetic phrases that the dragon deity told Chun Huang just now,

previously at Tianque Mountain,

Na Sheng also foretold it.

The only way to fight against the void

is through creation and protection.

[Every beginning starts with an end. The only way to fight the void is through creation and protection]

Ever since we entered the Stranded Dragon Abyss,

these things that have happened one by one

seem to be predetermined.

Not only do we resemble them,

there's also the seashell pearl for blessings, Heaven-defying Sword,

and the scar on your hand. These prophecies...

There are too many similarities.

Even if it's a predetermined destiny, so what?

We're us; they're them.

I never believed in fate.

I don't know what will happen later.

The turmoil in Yunhuang

is probably related to the two powers of Attack and Protection.

In the first year of the Era of Tai Chu,

the king and the queen arrived together at the island in Jing Lake.

They opened the Lazurite Lock.

The ancient powers of Attack and Protection that created the universe

were released into the world.

The divine powers were concealed into the Earth and Heavenly Rings

and acknowledged the king and the queen as masters to safeguard Yunhuang.

The two of them later fought together to expand control of the world,

pacified Yunhuang, calmed the Seven Seas,

established the capital in Jing City.

In the tenth year in the Era of Tai Chu, Quanxian's envoy

brought treasures to seek an audience.

A'Lang, this is Ya Ren who I've often mentioned to you.

A'Lang.

Your Majesty, King Lang Gan,

Princess Ya Ren.

As ordered by the Emperor of the Sea, I've come to congratulate Kongsang's unification of the six lands.

Emperor of the Sea has always respected Heavenly King and Queen Bai Wei.

Your wisdom and valiance have blessed all the people.

Therefore, Quanxian would like to establish an alliance with Kongsang.

I've brought these treasures from Quanxian to show our sincerity,

in the hope that our friendship with Kongsang will last forever through the generations.

Many thanks.

This wine is Nian Gui.

I wonder if I may have the luck to drink with Your Majesty.

to express our congratulations.

I appreciate the thought.

Ya Ren, we haven't seen each other for a long time.

We didn't see you when we left last time.

It's been ten years now.

How about we go that way and reminisce?

A'Lang is still busy with other affairs.

All right.

A'Lang and I have been fighting in Yunhuang for many years.

We almost lost our lives several times.

When I see the present Kongsang, I can't even believe it myself.

Of course, if you and Chun Huang didn't help us back then,

I don't know when we would have seen days like these.

I came to Jing City and see that you have been elevated to queen

and are supported by 100,000 people. I'm truly happy for you.

You fought for the people, and Heaven bestowed you with the power.

Oh, yes!, I was going to ask you.

When did you transform?

It was previously when I was feeling unwell.

The person to have won our Princess Ya Ren's heart

must be a handsome man.

He was a prince from a foreign land.

He carried a sword and wandered to the Biluo Sea at that time.

I saved him and helped him heal his injuries.

But his heart belonged to someone else.

I transformed for him but also missed out for eternity.

Your people aren't from here.

You cannot breathe underwater.

I can only use water formation to help you heal.

Don't leave! Don't leave!

Don't go!

I won't leave.

I won't leave, just get let go.

Don't go!

I won't let go.

I won't let go.

I won't let go.

Don't let go.

Why do you insist on leaving?

She is the only one in my heart.

I'm going to find her.

She's already in love with someone else.

Don't leave!

Don't go! Don't leave!

Ya Ren, are you transforming?

Chun Huang, I've made a mistake.

I'm in great pain.

Why is it so painful?

You've fallen for someone from a foreign land.

I've made a mistake.

I've made a mistake.

The most painful thing in the world

is to love someone that doesn't belong to you.

Ya Ren, hurry and tell me.

Who exactly is this person?

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Wanting to Return by Zhou Shen

♫ Among the frosty clouds is the cold moon ♫

♫ A strange light in the night ♫

♫ In the dream, there is longing and fear ♫

♫ The layers of waves build up ♫

♫ Repeating the promise ♫

♫ Yet they disappear in the end ♫

♫ We've met several times ♫

♫ Yet it is hard to mention our fated relationship from the past ♫

♫ Sighing over the past is as frivolous as smoke ♫

♫ Split open the cocoon in my heart ♫

♫ You live in there ♫

♫ and have never been discovered by anyone ♫

♫ Ask time to borrow a chapter ♫

♫ The unforgettable memories ♫

♫ have disappeared, disappeared ♫

♫ I once thought there was a deep bond ♫

♫ Using ten fingers to painstakingly ♫

♫ play the ancient chords ♫

♫ In exchange for only a moment of your smile ♫

♫ Use a lifetime to love only one person ♫

♫ How do you calculate the debt between each other? ♫

♫ Yet unwilling, unwilling ♫

♫ to make an exchange for a promise and apology ♫

♫ Our next lives are too far away ♫

♫ I would rather turn into ash and be lost in a reverie ♫

♫ When I want to return, it will be time for my dream to come true ♫