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♫ The flames illuminate the dark night ♫

♫ Silences surrounds the world ♫

♫ The starlight fades away ♫

♫ The living stands in fear ♫

♫ Wake me up from this nightmare ♫

♫ I see through your blushing ♫

♫ The thought of you in this world urges me to make a decision ♫

♫ Entrusted to me the gale and flame ♫

♫ This farewell leaves me in pain ♫

♫ I am fearless when I take a drive into the abyss for you ♫

♫ I'll defend death to be with you ♫

♫ Heaven and Earth resonates with the mountains and rivers ♫

♫ The world is untamed and unbridled ♫

♫ Come what may ♫

♫ I am willing to risk my life for you ♫

♫ Let's go stargazing tomorrow ♫

♫ I'll never regret my lifelong vow to you ♫

[The Starry Love] [Adapted from "The Starry Love" by Yi Du Jun Hua]

[Episode 1]

At the origin of time, every creature from the four realms was given life by purity and impurity.

Chaos, however, wished to destroy the world.

Fortunately, the immortals in the Heavenly Realm risked their lives

and sealed Chaos in Guixu.

Unbeknownst to everyone,

the sacred tree of Dongqiu, Ganoderma Vein, had its roots so deep into the ground

that it nourished itself with Chaos.

Thus blossomed a Twin Flower that can absorb both purity and impurity

and who doubles as a key to Guixu.

For peace and harmony, the four realms worked together

and razed Dongqiu to the ground in an attempt to destroy the Twin Flower.

However, the spiritual essence of the Twin Flower survived.

After ten thousand years, it reincarnated

as the descendants of the Human Realm’s empress.

Your Majesty. Your Majesty, push.

Push, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, push.

Your Majesty. Your Majesty, push.

[18 Years Later]

I envy those who serve Princess Qingkui.

Unlike us who have to work for the jinx, Yetan.

Aren't both of the princesses from the imperial bloodline?

You are new here, so you don't know about this.

These two princesses were born at the same time, but they have different fates.

Princess Qingkui is the eldest daughter of His Majesty.

She was born with auspicious signs,

and ever since she was young, she was given the title of Empyrean Consort.

She is the symbol of grace and elegance, the epitome of queendom.

Second Princess Yetan is the opposite.

She will be the Crown Princess of the Void.

Apparently, she was born with ominous signs.

The late Empress passed away after giving birth to her and her wet nurse died mysteriously too.

That's why His Majesty kept her in Zhaolu Hall. [Zhaolu Hall]

I have lost count how much bullying

and abuses I suffered in the past 18 years.

Everyone thinks I should accept my fate as it is.

But I will not.

I will prove it to them

that I will not surrender to this harsh life.

Both humans and immortals care about etiquette.

Qingkui, you cannot ever slip up.

Yetan, you are worse today than ever before.

[Zhaolu Hall]

His Majesty has said that you are not to leave your chamber unless you are summoned.

He has kept me here for 18 years. Is that still not enough?

The day after tomorrow is the day my sister and I get married.

Before I leave, vengeance will be mine.

The day after tomorrow is the day my sister and I get married.

I've been with my father for 18 years.

Now that I have to leave him soon, I can't help but be worried about him.

Come with me to pay Imperial Father a visit.

Before I leave, I want to keep him company.

- Your Highness. - Your Highness.

I'm here to greet my father.

Please notify him.

Your Highness, His Majesty is not in the hall.

Where is he, then?

Voidwalkers are evil,

violent, and ungrateful.

Use all means necessary.

That's how you survive there.

What an enlightening book.

I have learned so much.

You villainous daughter.

How dare you abduct your own father!

Release me at once!

You? Do you deserve to be my father?

Look around.

Is there a father who treats his own daughter like you do.

Ever since my birth, you've been wanting to kill me.

For 18 years, I face either confinement or admonishment.

Have you ever shown me affection?

You are my father in name.

Because you treat me like an enemy for 18 years.

I know.

You're going to mention the auspicious and ominous signs.

But destiny is not what a baby can alter.

I just got the short end of the stick.

You favor Qingkui and treat me like a vile person. You say I'm never like Qingkui.

What do you think that makes me feel?

I will marry the voidwalkers in two days.

For any other girls, where a father and a daughter cherish their time together.

Now I'm here to settle the score with you.

How ridiculous!

If you don't like me, why did you give birth to me?

Answer me.

Why did you give birth to me?

Young Master told me to keep you company because he didn't want you to get bullied.

I'm not supposed to be your punching bag.

Also, your cloth stinks.

It leaves a bad smell in my mouth.

Transform back. I'm not done yet.

No. If you're upset, go and confront your imperial father.

What's the point of playing pretend every day?

It's annoying.

Let me tell you, I will not show my vulnerable side to that stone-hearted man.

Transform back.

You...

Just you watch.

The climax will begin soon.

Kui'er.

Imperial Father.

We have the same mind.

I was about to go to see you, but you came to me first.

If you need me, just summon me.

No need to come to me in person.

It's no hassle.

You will get married soon.

I want to spend more time with my baby daughter.

Speaking of which, I made some gowns for you.

We will have to separate soon.

By wearing the gowns I made, it will alleviate your longing for me.

Kui'er, you're so thoughtful.

Kui'er, you made a handkerchief for me too?

This is for Tan'er.

Tan'er will get married soon.

I'm going to visit her.

If you're free, why... not come with me?

I'm sure she will be happy to see you.

It never goes well whenever I visit that sinful child.

But it's different now.

The immortals and the voidwalkers will come to pick us up soon.

She is your daughter.

I'm sure you want to bid farewell properly to Tan'er.

Kneel and apologize to me.

For these 18 years of unfair treatment,

asking you to kneel is already too light a punishment for you. [Zhaolu Hall]

- No. - Will you kneel?

No?

Then I'll hit you until you comply.

Imperial Father.

Tell your beast friend to come out now.

I know where she is.

You disrespect your father.

As usual, you always disappoint me.

Calm down, Imperial Father.

Tan’er didn't mean it.

- Why not use this occasion— - I seriously mean it.

Disrespecting you, you say?

- You imprison me for 18 years. You're not that respectable as a father anyway. - You...

- Imperial Father - Don't stop him. Let him hit me.

Kui’er!

- Qingkui. - Vile person!

If you didn't share the sense of pain with Qingkui,

I would have already...

This mistake could be averted.

Once you're in the Void, kill or hurt anyone you want.

But as long as you're here, I can discipline you as your father.

Men!

Incarcerate her!

- Noted. - Noted.

Imperial Father.

Don't touch me!

I know the way there.

Imperial Father.

[Zhaolu Hall]

- Imperial Father. - Kui’er.

Let her be.

I heard Empyrean Xuanshang departed today

and he will take you to the Heavenly Realm the day after tomorrow.

If Yetan stays here, something bad is going to happen.

It's fine if we make a fool of ourselves,

but if she jeopardizes our diplomacy with the immortals, that will be very serious.

Just let her be.

As long as you can stay by the Empyrean's side, all humans, and I, will be reassured.

Right.

[Land of Mystery]

Repairing Guixu is a dangerous task.

Your Majesty, Youqin and Qingheng are still young.

As the Heavenly Empress, you should serve the greater good.

Don't be sentimental now.

If we don't let the princes train in solitude since young, [Ninth Heaven Hall]

how can they shoulder the burden when something happens to Guixu?

Qingheng is still too young.

I am willing to undergo the training to reduce your burden, Celestial Father.

No, Youqin.

Celestial Father, let me do it.

Great.

You care about all living creatures.

Make an announcement that the Crown Prince, Shaodian Youqin, is to be promoted to the rank of Empyrean,

bearing the title, Xuanshang.

He will undergo the training starting today.

Your Highness. Your Highness.

Your Highness!

To improve yourself, you remain chaste and train for 1,500 years.

You can leave today and reunite with your family.

You rearranged the scrolls and sealed off your memories.

I can tell you are apprehensive about the reunion.

If you don't mind my imposition, I heard that Jade Deity, Rain Deity, and Thunder Deity,

all three respectable masters will be there for your reception.

You cast away your emotions for years, so I'm sure you don't know how to interact with others.

When you see them, speak tactfully.

Do not be as unfiltered as you usually are.

Otherwise...

I guess quiet days will soon be behind me.

[Heavenly Realm]

Empyrean Xuanshang has arrived.

Greetings, Your Highness.

♫ The twilight paints the dark night red ♫

♫ Illuminating the delicate world ♫

♫ And the starlight naturally flickering ♫

♫ Life starts to whisper ♫

♫ Wake me up from my stupor ♫

♫ And see your eyes glint like the bright moon ♫

♫ The thought of you in this world urges me to make a decision ♫

Youqin has grown this tall.

♫ Heaven and Earth resonates with the mountains and rivers ♫

A millennium of training. I guess he is 2,700 years old now.

Look. He has grown up and become a dashing man.

- He is just as handsome as me when I was young. - That's an understatement.

♫ I am willing to risk my life for you ♫

♫ Let's go stargazing tomorrow ♫

Youqin.

♫ I'll never regret my lifelong vow to you ♫

Greetings, Celestial Father.

Celestial Mother.

- Eldest Brother. - Eldest Brother.

Your Majesty!

You have obtained the Imperfect Celestial Body.

Youqin.

You did not let me down.

How have you been for the past 1,500 years?

I heard you never took a break from your training.

Are you hurt?

Worry not, Celestial Mother. All is well.

Youqin. It only took you 1,500 years to obtain the Imperfect Celestial Body.

You're strong. Not bad at all.

- Even taller than me now. - So handsome.

So handsome. You were so short back then.

You flatter me, fellow masters.

I started training when I was 1,200 years old.

If I failed to obtain the Imperfect Celestial Body after a millennium,

I would be either slacking or had no talent at all.

Your Highness.

The three masters are more than ten thousand years old now

and they haven't obtained the Imperfect Celestial Body.

You just implied that they are stupid and lazy.

I...

You're dumb and you're lazy.

He was talking about you.

- Eldest Brother. - Eldest Brother.

I have missed you so much after we parted ways last time.

Ziwu. Can you let go of me?

Eldest Brother. I have been thinking about you every day.

To convey my feelings, I visited the Land of Mystery every day to write to you.

Did you receive my letters?

I did. You complained about how harsh your masters are in the thousands of letters.

You wanted me to come out soon and avenge you.

Eldest Brother, I was... I was young and naive.

I was just ranting.

Don't take it seriously.

Youqin.

I have good news for you.

18 years ago, a certain Princess Qingkui was born in the Human Realm.

She possesses a rare gift, and for the everlasting friendship between both realms,

I arranged for her to be your consort.

Now that you have completed your training,

head down to the Human Realm to marry her the day after tomorrow.

Consort?

Celestial Father, I cannot agree to this.

Why not?

I have an important duty.

If something goes awry in Guixu and I sacrifice my life for it,

Princess Qingkui will become a widow.

Please reconsider this arrangement, Celestial Father.

Marrying Princess Qingkui and maintaining the alliance of both realms

are also your duty as the Crown Prince.

The Heavenly Realm likes to uphold traditions.

Rest for a bit now before you head to the Human Realm to ask for her hand with the edict.

Father, I...

This has been decided.

No need to argue.

[Imperial Palace, Human Realm]

His Majesty organized a city-wide banquet for Princess Qingkui.

I have to be there too.

Please behave here, Your Highness.

Don't make things difficult for us.

His Majesty said you are to reflect upon yourself here, Your Highness.

- She's such a jinx. - Indeed.

How come Princess Qingkui has a sister like her?

Your Highness, behave now.

His Majesty doesn't want to see you.

From now on, you're not my daughter.

I guess this is my last time here.

Tan'er.

Tan'er.

- Tan'er. - You are supposed to enjoy your moment in the pre-wedding banquet

and watch the fireworks Imperial Father prepared for you.

Why did you come to me?

We are getting married on the same day, so it's your pre-wedding banquet too.

Tan'er.

I know you dream to be a strong and free woman.

I then embroidered this portrait for you.

May you become the fiercest and scariest Devil of the Void.

Do you like it?

It's so ugly. No one wants to look like that.

I thought you would like this.

Let me embroider a new one for you.

It's a gift, so you can't take it back.

My wiping cloth is smelly now.

While this is unpleasant to look at,

I can still use it.

For years, I wonder how nice it would be

if we were born into a normal household.

That way, I can pamper you like a normal sister and you won't be mistreated.

Imperial Father has a favorite. You can't do anything about it either.

If you hadn't taken care of me all these years and shared whatever you had with me,

I would have been tortured to death by that man.

Tan'er. We will be separated by two realms soon.

We might not be able to see each other anymore.

May we be like this moon.

Whenever we see the moon, it'll be like we're together.

What do you think?

Although the Void hasn't chosen their crown prince yet,

but Tan'er, whoever you marry, as long as you treat him genuinely, he will do the same to you.

That will make up for the suffering you endured in the Human Realm.

Genuine affection is just a pipe dream.

One's heart can be treacherous.

Don't give your heart to anyone you see.

You might get hurt.

I don't think he will be able to accept my heart.

So it's true that Shaodian Youqin is going to repair Guixu?

So, once you become an immortal, you'll have to be alone forever?

Have you ever thought of saying no to this marriage?

This is my destiny. I have come to terms with it.

No. I can't let you walk into misery like this.

Enough, Tan'er.

My happiness means nothing in front of the collective interest.

- You... - I only have one wish.

I wish that you could be the best Devil of Void.

Always carefree and joyful.

The Devil of Void?

Come on. That's not a compliment at all.

Dummy. I won't let you marry Shaodian Youqin.

[Wangliang City] (TN: demons and monsters)

Take a look.

This one isn't bad.

Come on.

Come and take a look!

[Siqu Pavilion]

Come.

Pack it. Okay.

Sir.

I have good news.

You have no idea.

Right after I spread the news that you are hiring at all costs, people flocked to me.

Should we have a look now?

How are the applicants?

I put a lot of money into it and I demand a skillful individual.

Wait. What are you saying?

You don't trust us?

Don't joke around now.

Look where you are now.

We're in Wangliang City.

Everyone knows that this is the hub that connects all four realms,

the hub where you see all walks of life.

I can even tell you that if you can't find who you need here, you can't find that person anywhere else.

Just trust me and follow me.

First candidate. The honey trap.

She is the seductress.

Second candidate. Nimble and brave.

Third candidate. Strong as a mountain.

And the final candidate is even stronger.

So, Miss? I was right, wasn't I?

Aren't they incredible?

They are no good.

You don't want someone like me?

How dare you look down on us?

Are you even genuine in your recruitment?

Do you think we're clowns to entertain you?

[Wangliang City]

Glazed glass! Good quality glazed glass!

Come and have a look. Good quality glazed glass!

Come and browse, Miss. I have good glassware.

Mister, what would you want?

My glazed glass is excellent.

Look at this.

The Xuan Amber?

Your Highness, Congratulations on finishing your training.

At ease.

I heard the Voidwalkers and my people are both expecting a wedding on the same day.

They are stationed here.

Do you know who leads them and how many there are?

The Crown Prince of the Void is still vacant, so the First Prince, Wudai, will fetch the bride instead.

He has several thousand men with him.

This is the detail.

- Got it. - Don't run!

Stay here. Stay!

Don't touch me.

Stay right there!

Don't you run!

Don't let her get away!

You have nowhere to go!

Stop. Stop there!

My friends. I'm sure she comes with money.

We rob her and share the loot to make our effort worthy.

Charge!

I'll hire you!

Don't go.

- Don't go. - Let go.

Miss, what do you want?

I'll tell you. I want to kidnap someone.

I can pay you whatever you want as long as you get it done.

You have the wrong person.

I...

I have the right person.

The target I'm kidnapping is very powerful.

Only a magic user like you can make it work.

Please have some mercy and help me.

You're kidnapping someone. Why should I show mercy?

What exactly are you trying to do?

I...

I want to kidnap the Immortal Crown Prince, Shaodian Youqin.

Shaodian Youqin?

Why? Isn't it enticing?

- Are you going to help me? - No, thanks.

- Miss, I advise you to give up. - Why?

Because I am Shaodian Youqin.

If you are Shaodian Youqin, I'm the Heavenly Emperor then.

Wait, no. I'm the Void King Li.

Well... Isn't it the Xuan Amber of Empyrean Xuanshang?

So you are indeed Shaodian Youqin?

Who are you? Why are you hiring mercenaries to kidnap me?

Just how unlucky I am to run into my target right away?

Stay calm. For Qingkui's happiness, I cannot back down.

Oh, my. It's just a misunderstanding.

Besides, we're family.

Look.

Have a look. Look.

I am a princess of the Liguang family. Look.

[Liguang]

Don't tell me you're Liguang Qingkui?

He mistook me as Qingkui. Whatever.

I should use this opportunity to give him a nasty impression of Qingkui

so that he withdraws from the marriage.

Yes.

This can't be it.

They say Princess Qingkui is kind, gentle, and loving.

She will never kidnap someone.

Everyone thinks becoming an Empyrean Consort is an honor.

What they don't know is that this honor is a cage.

And in this cage, I will be judged by the standards people hold against an Empyrean Consort.

I have to study those Heavenly Rules every day and I'm sick of it.

I don't want to be a boring consort and live in the boring Heavenly Realm.

And I definitely don't want to marry you.

The Heavenly Realm leads the Four Realms. Don't you have some respect in you?

I do. Growing up, I have only ever respected one thing.

- Do you know what it is? - What?

The guard dog in Rixi Palace.

It eats disgusting food and can bite. I can do neither, so I respect it.

Very well.

How old are you?

It has been 2,700 years since my soul took a form.

2,700 years old? You're ancient and you still want a wife?

What if it doesn't work down there anymore?

For immortals, we reach our maturity at the age of 1,600.

How can this be?

I'm so young and beautiful,

Please have some mercy. Just let me go.

I never want this marriage, and you definitely make me less desire it.

- Annul the marriage then. - I can't wait already.

But this arrangement concerns the alliance between both realms.

I cannot annul it on my own.

People say that it is never too late to mend. One wrong step and a life of misery awaits.

Force a decision and you'll suffer. Concede and everything becomes better.

Can you even spend the rest of your life with someone like me?

You're right.

I'm not done yet. Annul the marriage already. Don't leave.

[Wangliang City]

- Where is Chaofeng? - Your Highness, I heard

that the first thing he did when he arrived in Wangliang City is to visit Huakui Brothel.

Perhaps the courtesans there have made him forget the time.

I'll bring him back.

No need. Can't expect much from him anyway.

What's trash will be trash forever.

Sir.

So?

Everything is ready.

Wudai will not leave this city alive.

Sir. If I may ask, assassinating Wudai is challenging enough.

Framing the Second Prince, Dingyun, for it will be even more difficult.

If someone else finds out about your scheme...

Everyone knows the First and the Second Princes want to be the Void Crown Prince.

If my plan works, I can get rid of them simultaneously.

No one will suspect the son of a guilty official.

And then, I won't have to pretend I'm a philanderer to hide my ambition.

I'm not done yet. Stop shoving me.

- I don't like to be touched. - You...

Bone Flute. Bone Flute.

Perfect as a love token for your wife. It even doubles as a weapon.

I love it. Buy one for me. Come on.

- I want one. - You're a princess, and you mingle with a stranger man in public,

even asking him for money.

What do you mean by a stranger?

If you won't annul the marriage, it means you're my future husband.

I want one.

An immortal cannot own something from another realm.

So you're saying you're penniless?

My goodness!

An empyrean leads such a sorry life.

And your followers all kneel religiously in your temples to ask for your blessing.

What a joke.

Void Army?

I just completed my training and the Void Army is here.

I doubt they are targeting me. An in-fighting perhaps?

Either way, I should get out of this place.

Look. It's Wudai, Void First Prince.

Look! It's Wudai. Wudai! Look.

Look. Hurry.

Wudai, Void First Prince! Look.

Watch out.

- Assassin! Protect His Highness! - Yes, sir!

Two people saw me.

Find them and silence them. Come with me.

Who dares to assassinate me?

- Get them! - Yes!

Oh, no. The Void Army is here. They must be here to silence us.

I didn't expect to run into someone powerful in Wangliang City.

But unfortunately for you, you have to die.

He is bold. He even wants to assassinate the Void First Prince, so he must be very powerful.

Perhaps, I can use him to get rid of Shaodian Youqin.

That should save Qingkui.

I'll protect you.

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♫ You say, "Light swept through the twin flowers" ♫

♫ Wandering at the desolate cliff ♫

♫ Whose face has the wind comfort again? ♫

♫ When the seabed sands are flying everywhere ♫

♫ If only I can spend the sorrowful night with you ♫

♫ We'll go through the ups and downs together ♫

♫ Hair being messed up by the misplaced time and space ♫

♫ No matter how tough it is, I'm not afraid ♫

♫ You are the crescent in my heart ♫

♫ My radiant light shining through the years ♫

♫ If I do shed tears, they will turn into flowers in my heart ♫

♫ I'll always be the unchanging love in your heart ♫

♫ Even the galaxy will agree with me, love needs no answer ♫

♫ I'll shine for you ♫

♫ In this flawless world ♫

♫ I'll always be the unchanging love in your heart ♫

♫ In this flawless world ♫