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♪Flame lights up the dark night♪

♪Silence shrouds the world♪

♪Starlight fades away. The living stands in fear♪ ♪

Awakening me from this nightmare♪

♪I see the scarlet shade♪

♪You hold the world by its fate♪

♪I have to decide now♪

♪Entrusted to me the gale and flame. This farewell leaves me in pain♪

♪I don't feel anxious to take a dive into the abyss for you♪ ♪

All for the sake of our reunion♪

♪Nature resonates with the mountains and the 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 17]

Tell me. What's the reason

behind your rejection?

If you wish to extinguish the Southern Brightness Sacred Fire,

you need to acquire a magic item

from the Rain Deity.

It's called the Purifying Vial.

It contains the Dew of the Sun and Moon,

and it's connected to the Jade Pool.

Every year,

the Rain Deity

wil l pray for the human race.

I heard that it's the only thing

that can extinguish the Southern Brightness Sacred Fire.

But we left the Heavenly Realm without permission.

If we return to the Heavenly Realm right now,

not only will we be punished,

but we'll also lose our chance

to come back and save Youqin.

You should continue eating.

Come with me. Come on.

Are you trying

to return to the Heavenly Realm again?

The Heavenly Emperor is heartless.

If you go back now,

you 'll definitely be punished.

The Heavenly Thunder, the heavenly ordeals,

your human body

cannot withstand any of them.

Besides,

didn't the Jade Deity

tell us already?

You just need to make the soul shards fall in love with you.

After we retrieve

the other two soul shards,

we'll call Fiery

and merge the soul shards with him.

The Southern Brightness Sacred Fire

has nothing to do with you.

Although that's the case,

the Southern Brightness Sacred Fire

is very important to Fiery

. I bring him away by force,

both he and I won't be able to rest at ease.

Shouldn't the Devil of Void

resort to anything

to achieve her goals?

Tan,

you've been going against

the ways of the devil lately.

What's wrong with being a devil?

Can't a devil make friends Ca

n't a devil

fulfill her friend's wish?

I will not

let him suffer again.

I will fulfill his wish.

I've made up my mind.

What if you die

in the Heavenly Realm then?

How can I face Young Master

when he comes back?

What else can I do?

Do you want me

to wait for them to send me the vial?

I...

Isn't it easier if we ask the immortals

to send someone down here?

You want the deities to send their magic item to you?

Is she out of her mind?

Or am I out of my mind here?

Qingkui, since you're saying that,

I assume you've come up with something.

Of course.

Ever since the wedding pact made 18 years ago,

the immortals will send someone

to the Mortal Realm at this time of the year

to pray for us.

I only remember that we used to

sneak into the Imperial Kitchen

and steal the offerings that wer e meant for the deities.

I remember that too.

I...

At this time of the year,

immortals will pray

for the human race.

The immortal emissary will bring them here.

However, it only happens

on the tenth day of the ninth month.

Today's only the tenth day of the eighth month.

What if we make them realize that the human race is in trouble

and that they have to come down

to pray for us?

What's the situation?

Lan is fine now.

He's already asleep.

Good.

This is the real deal.

Look. [Jade]

It's the mark of the Jade Deity.

No one in the four realms

can copy this.

The girl looks so young,

and she's not powerful.

That's right.

However, she owns the magic item

created by the Jade Deity herself.

It's obvious

that she has a noble identity among the immortals.

There's only one fairy

that can fit the bill.

-She's the Heavenly Princess. -She's the Heavenly Princess.

No wonder I thought she looked familiar.

I saw her in Guixu before.

Beast King, Beast Queen,

can you listen to my explanation now?

Don't explain yourself!

I...

Before this, I thought she was a demoness.

It'll be embarrassing

if we let her reveal her true identity now.

Why don't we pretend to be ignorant

and set her up with Lan?

I believe

that no one in the Beast Realm

can force Lan to extract his internal elixir,

unless he did so willingly.

He sacrificed himself

because of you.

We can see

that you're very important

to him.

Of course,

we were too rude

to send you guys to prison.

Please forgive us, miss.

(They're pretty quick)

(at changing their stances.)

Beast King.

Miss, you'll forgive us?

Thank you so much.

Although Lan has absorbed the internal elixir,

he needs to rest and recuperate.

But... Of course, miss,

I'm sure you were shocked

since you were just released from prison.

I...

What about this

? can spend your days

keeping Lan company

at the Prince's Mansion.

You can rest and recuperate there.

But... Someone!

You two,

bring the lady to the side chamber.

-Yes

, Your Majesty. well.

Please.

Please.

Do rest well.

The immortal princess

has a noble identity.

If she does marry Lan,

it'll be

a joyous occasion for our tribe.

You're right.

However, the immortals of the Heavenly Realm

are very proud.

If he finds out

that his precious daughter

came to the Beast Realm without his permission,

he'll surely throw a thunderous fit.

That's why we should keep this a secret for now .

That's right.

Our son only has eyes for that jinx

from the Liguang family.

Luckily,

she was married off to the Void long ago.

Now that the immortal princess is here,

I don't need to worry

about his relationship

with that jinx You

're right.

Sir, we only observe the stars

once every six months.

Why have we increased its frequency?

Ever since the two princesses left,

His Majesty has been feeling well

and kept having headaches.

Before this, anomalies were happening in Guixu.

After that, a theft broke out in the palace.

Lately, the human race has been experiencing misfortunes.

I increased its frequency as I was afraid that something else might happen.

At least we can take precautions

if we discover any anomalies

. been over 30 years

since the late Emperor gave me his final instruction.

Sir, you've always been assisting His Majesty

ever since he ascended the throne.

You've done much for the people.

Sir, you've done everything you could

for the human race.

I hope His Majesty

can unde Stand my intention.

Back then, I suggest His Majesty execute Yetan,

the Second Princess,

to ensure the human race's safety.

His Majesty might look like he respected my suggestion,

but I think

that was the beginning

of our estrangement.

Sir, your dedication to the human race

is clear for all to see.

His Majesty will understand it eventually.

No matter how His Majesty thinks about me,

I'll have peace of mind

as long as the human race is safe.

By the way,

pass the star chart to me.

As long as the human race is safe, huh?

Today, I'll make sure

this old fool and Liguang Yang

have a hard time together

.

is the jinx

star

, Rooftop Swallow Mansion!

How did it appear all of a sudden?

It's an enormous omen!

Yes

! Report this to His Majesty immediately. Hurry!

Your Majesty,

your headaches are getting worse. Tiring yourself out

over state matters.

After the occurrence of the Guixu anomaly,

the human race, which has no power,

suffered the most losses.

I'm the ruler of the realm.

How could I slack off?

This headache is nothing.

Your Majesty, you mentioned

that you couldn't sleep well lately

because you dreamed of the princesses.

Are you worried d that they might not

be doing well?

Lately, in my dreams,

they had no place to go

and no food to eat.

Your Majesty, dreams always show the opposite scenarios.

That means they're doing well now

. I'm overthinking it.

Right now, they're protected

by the two strongest races in the four realms.

It's much safer

than staying with us.

I no longer

need to worry about them.

Your Majesty

, wait!

Stop! wait!

Lower the carriage!

Your Majesty, I have pressing matters to report to you.

My loyal subject, what's the urgency?

When I was observing the stars,

the jinx star, Rooftop Swallow Mansion,

appeared out of nowhere.

omen.

Since the jinx star flew into the sky,

it will descend eventually.

I was afraid that the public might be terrified.

That's why I came to report the issue.

No wonder misfortunes have been happening often lately.

Every year, the immortals

will perform a ceremony for the human race

to dispel all misfortunes

and enhance good fortunes.

F or this year's ceremony,

we must request the immortals

to dispel our misfortunes for us.

There 's one month left before the prayer ceremony.

However, the ill omen of the Rooftop Swallow Mansion

will come true by tomorrow!

gap

will bring disaster to the country!

Your Majesty, please write to the immortals immediately

and request them to come in advance

to proceed with the prayer ceremony.

You do have a point.

I'll write to the immortals right now

. Be careful.

Here.

Raise the carriage.

Qingheng?

-Qingkui. -Qingheng.

Qingkui, how was it?

Did they fall for it?

Of course. Just now, that old dog...

I mean, the Grand Chancellor,

was shocked

when he saw the Rooftop Swallow Mansion.

He rushed to my father

and told him

to hold the prayer ceremony in advance.

Qingkui, you're a prophet indeed.

So, what should we do next?

I've already come up

with a solution .

During the prayer ceremony,

my father will take a bath and get changed

to show his sincerity.

By then,

I can delay him

with my tricks for at least an hour.

Where's my ceremonial suit?

Where's my ceremonial suit?

Useless fools!

You can't even do your job well?

The deities

have been waiting for a long time

. be executed

if the prayer ceremony is delayed!

I'll kill you all!

I'll kill you all!

-Your Majesty, have mercy! -Your Majesty, have mercy!

-(Your Majesty, have mercy!) -(Your Majesty, have mercy!)

Man,

by then ,

you can impersonate my father.

Me?

You will meet up with the immortal emissary first.

Welcome, Empyrean.

Welcome, Empyrean.

There was a sense of foreboding when we read the stars.

We had no choice but to hold the prayer ceremony in advance.

Empyrean,

please forgive us.

It's nothing.

Please.

The prayer ceremony is held every year.

The Ministry of Immortal Rites has gotten everything ready in advance.

I just had to

depart a few days earlier.

from headaches?

Empyrean, I was elated

when I heard that you were coming.

I feel much

better

now.

Laugh! Laugh!

Empyrean, we'll have to depend on you

for the prayer ceremony

. , you need not be courteous.

Empyrean, please.

Emperor Tun, please.

Empyrean,

I've admired the immortals' tools of rites for a long time

. have a look?

It's divine indeed.

Man will impersonate Father

and meet up with the immortal emissary.

After that, we'll swap the real deal

with a fake one.

You.

Bring the Empyrean

to inspect

the prayer altar.

Empyrean, please.

Empyrean, please.

Sure

. You're amazing!

What

do

you think about my plan?

Qingkui, you're amazing indeed.

You're truly resourceful and quick-witted

. 'm not doing it.

It's not your first time

impersonating my father anyway.

How could this be the same?

This time, it's the prayer ceremony.

Everyone will have their eyes on me.

It's way different from the previous situation.

Previous situation?

What? Did you guys

impersonate Emperor Tun for fun?

Just do me this favor, okay?

If you help me out,

I'll return the favor

when you need my help.

If so, I need to consider it seriously

and ask you to do me a big favor.

Qingheng,

by then,

you'll be our scout.

Man's call will be our signal.

Roger that.

The prayer ceremony

is held at noon.

When we come back,

it should be around dusk.

By then, I'll bring the magic item

that can extinguish the Southern Brightness Sacred Fire back.

I can fulfill

Fiery's wish for him too.

You two can go to sleep first .I'm

going to tell Fiery

about this!

"I'm going to tell Fiery

about this!"

So childish.

Welcome, Empyrean.

-Welcome, Empyrean. -Welcome, Empyrean.

stars.

We had no choice but to hold the prayer ceremony in advance.

Empyrean, please forgive us.

It's nothing.

Empyrean, please.

Has Emperor Tun's headaches got any better?

His Majesty was elated when he found out that Empyrean was coming.

Majesty is taking a bath now

to greet you with all his heart.

Empyrean, please take your seat.

Sure.

Empyrean, please have a seat.

They're decorating the hall right now.

[Qinzheng Hall]

Your Majesty,

the bathtub and ceremonial suit are ready.

Please take a bath and get changed.

Wait.

I expected the immortal emissary

to arrive early.

I've already taken my bath this morning.

I only need to wash up and get changed.

Yes, Your Majesty.

(He's not taking a bath now?)

(But the signal isn't here yet.)

(That means Man hasn't reached the altar yet.)

Your Majesty!

Are you okay?

Why was that spot

as slippery as ice?

This...

This...

This...

Your Majesty, the floor is normal

. Majesty, maybe you're blurry

due to your headaches.

Do you wish to rest?

The emissary has been waiting for a long time.

I need to wash my

hands and get changed. Yes, Your Majesty

. Hall]

Empyrean, please

wait a moment.

Your

Majesty.

Your Majesty

.

-Your

Majesty

.

Empyrean.

Emperor Tun, you're here even though it isn't time yet.

Your dedication to the people

is as clear

as the day.

That's right, I...

I've admired the immortals' tools of rites for a long time.

May I have a look?

Well...

Fine.

Emperor Tun, since this is your order,

I will oblige.

Thank you, Empyrean.

Should n't I pray calmly

with the Purifying Vial in my hand?

you forget?

You have to burn the incense before you could proceed with the prayers.

Of course I didn't forget.

However, such troublesome rites

can be removed.

How could this be considered a troublesome rite?

Ever since the ill omen appeared,

I couldn't

sleep in peace.

I was anxious

about the immortals' blessing.

This is just

a minor rite.

It's okay for me to remove it, right?

Great things take time.

Emperor Tun,

if you're this impatient,

I assume you cannot pray

with a calm heart .

(Calm down. I'll waste more time)

(if I argue with them.)

(I'll just get it over with.)

This is okay now, right?

Humans and immortals both take the same path.

To represent the Sincerity of the immortals' blessings,

the Heavenly Emperor had sent me here

to recite the blessings.

According to the way of the immortals, offspring shall be produced.

One's soul has a long source.

As for...

Why is he reading the blessings now?

Uncertainty vanquishes one's holiness.

Why are you staring at me?

The immortal emissary is reciting the blessings.

Why are y ou staring at me

instead of him?

Turn around.

As the immortal lamp provides intelligence,

various immortals

will give the Mortal Realm their blessings.

The Heavenly Emperor and Empress prayer for harmonious times

and plentiful rain.

(Oh, no.)

(All the Immortals have sent their blessings here.)

(I'm afraid it will take several hours for him to finish reading.)

(How did I forget about this?)

(No, I must notify my sister-in-law immediately.)

The Rain Deity prays that the Liguang family

will have many offspring.

Hurry up!

The prayer ceremony mustn't be delayed!

Hurry up!

(Haste makes waste.)

(You should take your time.)

Your Majesty, have mercy!

It's our fault !

Your Majesty,

have mercy!

All of you, shut up!

What's going on? Please bless us.

I'm sure something's wrong with the ceremonial suit.

Get me a new set!

I'll change it myself!

, Your Majesty! -Yes, Your Majesty!

Hurry!

Qingkui.

Has she gotten her hands on the Purifying Vial?

It won't work.

We're following the immortals' routine ine for the prayer ceremony.

There are plenty of rites to perform.

Man has no chance to strike.

We still need to think of a way

to delay Emperor Tun.

They'll reach the front court soon.

If we keep delaying it, people might find out.

What should we do then?

Do you know how to perform telekinesis?

Telekinesis?

I do. But what item are we

moving

? of the palace?

Right now, I only have 30% of my power left.

I'm afraid I ca

n't sustain it for long.

30 %

is more than enough. Follow me.

Let's go. may lead healthy and peaceful lives.

How many deities

have sent their blessings here?

Your Majesty, you're very anxious.

Do you feel any discomfort?

Do I look like so?

Do I look like I'm feeling any discomfort?

No.

Good, then.

The blessings of the deities are very meaningful.

Please be patient.

Yes.

I know that.

But I can't wait any longer.

Please be patient.

Turn around.

General Divine Fire prayers that the human race will experience peace for all four seasons.

General Divine Water prays

that the land will maintain peace.

Auspicious spring.

It's so hot.

And shining radiance.

Why does this corridor

fe el so long today?

Why aren't we there yet?

How could the corridor extend itself?

Maybe the corridor wasn't short in the first place.

And we're in a hurry too.

That's why we're having illusions

. , this is a great idea.

I'm sure we're buying more time

for Man.

Watch out!

(I hope that Father won't realize)

(that it was my doing.)

Your Majesty, calm down!

I think I 'll get

a headache soon.

Hold my arm.

The prayer ceremony mustn't be delayed!

Hurry!

Hurry!

Hurry!

Your Majesty, you...

May their carts be filled with grains.

Empyrean Jiuling...

(This is bad .)

(The liquid of the fake bottle)

(is leaking.)

(Don't tell me they found out)

(that I'm an impostor?)

Your Majesty.

What's going on?

This is...

Your Majesty, seems like you're truly in a hurry.

Didn't I tell you already?

I was

in a hurry.

If that's the case...

the prayer ceremony is done.

Everything will surely be fine

now.

Emperor Tun, please take the magic item,

head to the altar,

and scatter the dew of the Purif Ying Vial.

(I got the Purifying Vial now.)

(But if I wish to swap it with a fake,)

(the fake bottle must contain liquid)

(so that they won't find out.)

Why are you guys staring at

Is there something on my robe?

No.

Empyrean,

I suddenly remember

that I have an urgent matter to deal with. May

I return after leaving for a moment?

Emperor Tun, please go

ahead

. at me?

Turn around!

My headaches

are getting worse.

Your Majesty!

Ever since this ill omen appeared,

I haven't been able to sleep at night.

And now,

I can't even finish this stupid corridor

.

kinds of stupid rites.

It's been so long.

Why hasn't Man

brought back the Purifying Vial yet?

Sister-in-law, I'm an immortal too.

Sorry about that.

Your Majesty,

why don't we take a break ?

No way.

The prayer ceremony mustn't be delayed!

All right!

Your Majesty!

Qingheng, dispel your spell.

Are you sure?

Dispel it.

This is...

This is...

Look!

We're finally here.

We just need to make one more turn.

Let's hurry!

We've finally arrived!

Qingkui, I assume you feel sorry for your father.

However, if we don't delay Emperor Tun,

Man will be...

Qingkui,

I...

I got it! Let's go!

Let's go!

-Let's go! -Okay

Are you sure you want to skip the front part

and let me start

from scattering the dew?

I've thought about it. Emperor

Tun, you were already

plagued by the omen.

We shouldn't make things difficult

for you by requiring you

to go through all the rites.

We should make things simple.

I do pay great attention

to the sign this time.

If so, Empyrean, we'll do as you wish.

(I guess I made it up to him)

(for my previous mistake.)

(Could it be that the immortal emissary)

(was unhappy)

(because I was late?)

(I think I shouldn't make any objections.)

(We should skip all the rites.)

(This isn't the Purifying Vial.)

(And it doesn't contain)

(the true dew.)

(Could it be that I brought the wrong vial?)

(The liquid was hot.)

(Could it be that the immortal emissary)

(was unhappy because I was late?)

Empyrean, the dew you brought

is pure ind eed!

My headaches

are gone!

Even my forehead is shining!

(Luckily he didn't fall out with me.)

The ceremony is done!

Wait!

Empyrean, although

you've skipped most of the rites,

I still have

a question.

Emperor

Tun, ask away.

I have two daughters.

Although they've been sent

to the immortals and voidwalkers respectively,

in

my heart,

they're still descendants

of the Liguang family

.

I wonder if they were included

as recipients of the blessings too?

Emperor Tun, don't worry.

Since you're the one initiating the ceremony,

the blessings

will be shared with the entire human race,

including the two princesses

. I can rest at ease now.

(When the sun sets,)

(Dear will bring the Purifying Vial here to extinguish the flame.)

(By then,)

(we can)

(leave.)

Sir,

it's my first time seeing you acting like this.

You wasted so much time

because of Princess Qingkui.

Just when we finally got her drunk,

you just had to carry her back to the inn.

You pre pared some hangover soup for her as you were afraid

that she might have a hangover.

And you even prepared a meal for her

just in case she might be hungry.

"Oh, my dear Kui."

Sir!

It'll be too late

for us to regret it

if we waste our opportunity because of this.

Are you done nagging?

Shut up.

Sir,

is that redhead guy Shaodian Youqin?

This redhead demon

doesn't have the flair of an empyrean

.

Shaodian Youqin lost all his power

after mending Guixu. And he was caught in a fight too.

He's already a shadow of his former self.

He's not Shaodian Youqin.

He's just a soul shard.

Seems like Yetan came here

to gather the soul shards

to revive Shaodian Youqin.

No wonder Princess Qingkui

was trying her best to hide this from us.

This soul shard is dumb and weak.

He's no match for you.

Go away!

I said, go away!

He's pretty grumpy.

Let's end this quickly.

Initially, I thought

I would ascend the throne

after killing Wudai and Dingyun.

I never expected Heaven

to assign the hero of th e four realms

to be my last opponent.

It's your fate to die here.

Die.

Shaodian Youqin,

don't blame me for kicking you when you're down.

You care for the world.

And all living beings are indebted to you.

However, I have someone who I need to protect

even at the expense of my life!

For Mother's and Kui's sake,

you have to die!

Chaofeng!

Your Highness!

Sushui !

Chaofeng, you mustn't go!

I haven't settled the scores with you for taking the Princess to the Mortal Realm without permission.

Let go!

Why did you bring her here?

-No! -Kui!

She pressed me with Consort Xue right after you guys left.

She said...

She said she wouldn't

treat my family if I didn't let her come here.

What can I do?

You!

Let go!

If you wish to kill the soul shard, you have to kill me first!

Don't go there!

This is none of your business.

Father has already issued an order.

The one who kills Shaodian Youqin

will be the next crown prince.

This is my best opportunity.

Didn't you say

that you were protecting me

because you couldn't bear

to see me and Tan

get implied

because of the power struggle?

You said you didn't care for power,

but you cared about lo yalty.

You said you were different from Wudai, Dingyun, and the rest.

But look at what you're doing right now.

Before this, I tried to delay your progress

and protect the soul shard

because I didn't want you

to be tempted by the crown prince's throne

and become a sinner of the four realms for killing the soul shard!

The battle for the crown prince's throne

concerns our survival.

Right now, there's an opportunity in front of me.

I can't just give it up .

Stay out of this.

Get out of the way!

Chaofeng!

No!

I'll say yes to anything else.

But I can't just

let you do the wrong thing.

If you kill the hero, the immortals

will fall out with … the voidwalkers

and plunge the four realms into chaos again!

You care about Yetan.

You care about the soul shard.

You care about the immortals and the humans, morality and justice.

What about me? Have you considered my feelings

? you to stop

precisely because I care about you.

Once you kill the soul shard, you'll become the Crown Prince.

You'll become the next

bloodthirsty Void Tyrant!

When that happens, there will be no turning back!

Chaofeng!

If you care about me too,

stop now, please.

(Fiery, I promised you)

(that I would bring back the Purifying Vial)

( before the sun sets.)

(I'll keep my promise.)

(Wait for me just a little longer.)

(You'll be free soon.)

This is bad.

I used too much power

when I impersonated Emperor Tun.

I don't think I can maintain this form.

You guys should be careful.

My back!

Are you okay?

I can't move anymore. You guys should

go

.

Go

now

. !

Kui!

Your Highness!

Soul shard!

This is the immortals' Southern Brightness Sacred Fire.

When it ignites, it'll burn the land even if it's thousands of li away.

Let's go!

No!

Let's go!

Let's go!

Go and save the soul shard!

Let's go!

Let's go!

If you want to burn someone, burn me!

It's on fire!

It's on fire! Hurry!

Run!

It's on fire!

Run away!

Hurry!

Hurry!

It's on fire!

♪Light swept through the twin flowers♪

♪Stopping at the desolate cliff♪

♪Whose face has the wind comfort again?♪

♪The flying seabed sand♪

♪If only I can spend the sad night with you♪

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

♪Hair messed up by the wrong times♪

♪I'm not afraid no matter how tough it is♪

♪You're the crescent in my heart♪

♪My radiance, condensing into days♪

♪If I do shed tears♪

♪They will turn into flowers in my heart♪

♪I'll always be yours♪

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

♪I'll shine for you♪

♪ In this flawless world♪

♪I'll always be yours♪

♪In this flawless world♪