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[The Legends of Changing Destiny]

Episode 16

General Rensheng, you

and Third Prince, Nuojia, haven't been here

ever since the Tianhe Army moved here.

Do take a tour if you have the time.

Funny you say that.

We have been waiting for you

for hours.

Is this how you treat your guests?

Marshal, I came

at Lord Gu's behest

to deliver this letter to you.

I wonder what could possibly

be so important that you

have to come in person.

I guess it must be about General Zhaosheng?

Indeed.

Isn't the whole matter crystal clear already?

Sir, I'm sure this is a misunderstanding.

His Highness asked me to come here

with the letter

to clarify all misunderstandings.

We can discuss it

in the Nine Heavenly Palace.

I have already informed His Majesty.

We will see how he settles it in the assembly tomorrow.

Beichen.

Don't look the gift horse in the mouth now.

We are hours away

from the morning assembly,

but in the Mortal Realm,

several months

will have elapsed.

You're just finding excuses

to keep him locked up.

Don't play dumb

when we ask you to release him nicely.

Because we

will hold grudges.

Marshal Beichen, Lord Gu

was just saying that as colleagues,

one should refrain from burning bridges.

Pardon my incomprehension then.

I cannot fathom what Lord Gu meant by that.

Once a mistake is committed,

it is committed.

I don't think there is any in-between.

In the assembly tomorrow,

if His Majesty finds Zhaosheng guilty,

he shall die.

If he's innocent,

then I'll shoulder the blame.

When that happens, feel free

to pin any wrongdoing on me.

I still have things to handle.

If you want

to stay in Sky Harbor,

I can have my people escort you around.

If not,

till next time.

You!

I shall get going.

Sorry for the intrusion.

Let's go.

Sir.

Why don't we take it slow

and hear Gujing's offer first?

It'll allow us

to know him better.

Gujing

would have anticipated that.

am not as cunning as him.

So I prefer to level the playing field.

No need to exchange underhanded tactics.

Also, have you located

the Saurian Demon King?

Apparently, she is in the Xiliu Continent.

The Xiliu Continent?

Yes.

It is said

that she sought refuge in the Dark Demon King's territory.

They also said

that Dark Demon King, Saurian Demon King,

Rabbit Demon King, Roc-Demon King, Macaque Demon King,

and Marmoset Demon King formed an alliance.

The most wanted criminals

are all there.

Now that the six demon kings

are one entity,

our army

might not be...

Now, this is a crisis.

I can't depend on the forces here

so I have to scout out myself.

What about the rock demon?

What is his relationship

to the Yang siblings?

No update for the moment.

Guanjiangkou has tight security.

We haven't found anything so far.

Check Northern Yaoguang Cave too.

Yang Lan claims

to be a disciple from that cave.

Maybe

it has something to do with the rock demon.

Remember.

Do not

alert Grandmaster Jiekong.

Yes.

This rock demon has to be eliminated

before it grows too big.

Understood.

Sir, I have another question.

Fire-away.

Should we mention the Yang siblings.

in the memorandum we will submit?

Leave them out first.

If Yang Yan allies himself with Gujing,

it'll be troublesome for us.

Yang Yan did not

rescue his sister himself.

So that's one less thing to worry about.

Let's not cross him first.

Understood.

I don't get it.

It isn't the first time Brainless Chen rejects us anyway.

Why turn to him?

His Highness's intention

is to let Marshal propose a condition, as

long as we can settle things peacefully.

Him? Willing to settle? No way.

Don't rule it out.

The Tianhe Army needs provision.

Beichen must be busy finding supplies.

I just didn't expect him.

to turn us down

despite the olive branch we gave him.

Now that negotiation is impossible,

we'll see how His Highness proceeds.

Zhaosheng should have known better

than to barge into the Wicked Dragon Pond.

He thought Brainless Chen wouldn't do anything.

But Brainless Chen is a man who has nothing

to lose.

Isn't this the third prince and General Rensheng?

I heard the negotiation

went sour here.

I wasn't trying to be nosy,

but news travels fast

in the Heavenly Realm.

Besides, Marshal Beichen arrested.

General Zhaosheng.

Everyone knows this big news.

Taibai Jixing.

Cut to the chase.

Are you here to mock us?

You're mistaken, Third Prince.

I'm here to defend you.

The Tianhe Army is our sword.

And the Nine Heavenly Gate is our shield.

Defending the gate is an important task.

The Tianhe Army cannot just arrest

the defending general because he made some mistakes.

Alas,

a little bird told me

that

our sword is getting sharper.

But our shield is getting fragile.

Aren't they dissing the gate defenders here?

Oops.

I must have said something I shouldn't.

Don't mind

my blabbermouth.

Curse my tongue.

That said,

in my recent trip to Sky Harbor

to help with the Tianhe Army's conscription.

I got hold of a rumor.

A bad rumor for you.

Do you want to know?

Tell us.

The Tianhe Army

believes that Marshall Beichen should take over

the gate defenders.

They also say

that Lord Gu should retire if he's too old

to lead now.

That's how rumors circulate about, you know?

How dare the Brainless Chen does that!

I agree.

Today, he imprisons General Zhaosheng.

Maybe tomorrow,

he'll arrest the Keeper of Pagoda.

The Tianhe Army has 600,000 men.

But you only have 200,000 men.

No wonder Marshal Beichen is this confident.

The gate defenders have their shortcomings,

but the Tianhe Army must have one too.

Let's see who has the last laugh.

Is the bet still on?

Yes.

Let me one-up myself.

I bet he will become a foul beast.

That's the spirit.

never like

his arrogance anyway.

Someone needs

to hand him a humble pie.

I'll jot your bet down.

The payout is one to ten.

But with your bet,

we need to add a few more zeros.

Halt.

What's the matter?

I sense demonic energy.

Where?

It's gone now.

Let's go.

Steady.

Come.

My lord! My lord!

My lord!

My lord, Your Highness.

I told you to stop calling me that.

But you're my leader.

And you will rule all demons sooner or later.

I might as well call you lord.

How do you know I will rule all demons?

Now speak.

My lord,

I see the Tianhe Army again.

For some reason, more and more

of them appear near the Wicked Dragon City.

They

should have retreated two days ago.

Why are they here?

For a search.

I don't know what they are looking for.

But thanks to Her Highness's array,

they haven't found anything.

A search?

Maybe they are looking for me.

Will they come here?

This place is close to Serenity Valley,

where the second disciple of Grandmaster Jiekong,

Youquan, trains.

I don't think they want to cross

the grandmaster for this trivial matter.

But only the valley

is considered part of Yaoguang Cave.

Our current place isn't.

How many of us are there?

Quite a lot.

The ones on the gate defender's warships are safe,

and some had already left.

But the ones close to you

are almost all gone.

The Tianhe Army is patrolling here,

so some who stayed

might have been killed.

Let's enter the valley.

It's the only way out.

I can talk to Youquan.

Maybe he'll let us in.

Oh no!

The heavenly soldiers are here!

Tell everyone to enter the valley now!

Yes!

Stay right there!

Hurry!

Stop running.

Hurry!

Hurry!

Make haste.

Stop!

Come.

Stop!

Stop!

Come. Quick.

Stop!

Catch up!

The Serenity Valley?

The rock demon entered the valley?

Serenity Valley is part of Northern Yaoguang Cave.

We have no authority there.

Come forth!

Yes!

Inform General Tianren

and ask for backup.

Will do.

Zheng Xin, you'll enter the alley with me.

Yes.

The rest

will surround the valley.

Kill all demons

who come out of it.

Yes!

This is so pretty.

What is this?

Wow.

Look.

You see that?

These are...

These are the flora and fauna from the Underworld,

which appear normal in broad daylight.

Youquan transferred them here.

If you want to leave,

don't touch them.

Youquan is an expert in nether arts

and has the closest connection to the Underworld.

Even Grandmaster Jiekong comes to him. if he has questions

about the Underworld.

Don't touch it. It's the Flower of Homesickness.

You see them everywhere on the Stygian Path.

Phantoms will avoid them.

If a human smells it,

they will be trapped in the delusion of homesickness.

You need to use your spiritual energy

to break out.

All right.

Let's go.

I see.

Careful.

I am Xiuyun. Master told me

to welcome Tenth Martial Uncle

and Martial Sister Yang Lan here.

He knew we were coming?

So many houses!

When I was here a few days ago,

it was empty.

Master arranged them for your accommodation.

He said there are plenty of exotic beings here.

You might run into problems

if you were to build your own houses.

This can save us the hassle.

I can only hope

that you do not mind

the limited space.

Not at all.

Xiuyun, please thank Youquan on my behalf.

Please come with me.

Let's go!

Let's go!

Let's go.

Do you feel better now?

Same old.

You're still mad?

What do you plan to do next?

Babysitting them?

The Tianhe Army

now knows that we're in Serenity Alley.

They will act soon.

I can help you escape.

But let Youquan look after those demons.

I'm not so sure if Youquan will do that.

When I'm gone and the Tianhe Army asks him

to surrender them, he has no reason to say no.

Besides, most of the demons are injured.

We should recuperate here

before we decide what to do next.

What's the matter?

It's okay. Not enough to kill me.

Your recklessness will kill you one day.

You always do this.

How many lives do you think you have got?

I'm still breathing now.

I'm strong.

You're strong.

So you won't die?

You can heal yourself?

Rocky, I want to stay with you.

This room is occupied. Occupied, you hear me?

Just listen to me,

you mousey prick.

No more room left?

No.

Then you two will share a room.

You two aren't huge anyway.

You hear that? Where's your room?

Don't meander yourself.

This courtyard

is only for important figures.

Don't barge in here.

Important figures?

Rocky is important.

Yang Lan is also important.

I get how Lippy is important too.

But you...

What are you implying?

You...

Black Mole.

Yes, Rocky?

Hong's belonging.

I safeguard it for you.

Now, you can have it.

I knew something is wrong.

when I can't find her anywhere.

I didn't want to bring it up

because

I didn't want to know the truth.

How did she die?

The Saurian Demon

killed her

in Wicked Dragon City.

Rocky. Please.

We have to kill the Saurian Demon

to avenge her.

Black Mole.

Look.

Just come to me if you need help.

Oh.

I can give you

the best spot in my room.

Come. Come.

I heard you saved his lordship.

That's impressive.

Come.

The rock demon went to Serenity Valley.

Should we inform the marshal?

No need.

Set the course to Serenity Valley.

Dispatch all forces in the Pond of Purple Cloud and Azure Waves

to Serenity Valley.

Yes.

Greetings, Marshal Beichen.

Greetings, General Flying Dragon.

May I know why

His Majesty summoned me this urgently?

I am not one

to speculate His Majesty's decision.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Long live the emperor!

You have done very well, Beichen.

All for Your Majesty

and Heavenly Realm.

I have read your memorandum.

Gujing

just left too.

I want to hear your side.

I do not have the right

to judge the offense

of

another general.

I summoned you here

because I want you to speak your mind.

Get up and speak.

It is already an egregious crime when a general

colludes with a demon.

But this time, a general colluded

with a wanted criminal,

the Saurian Demon King.

Its implications could be disastrous.

And now,

the gate defenders have brought

dishonor to us.

If the general is found guilty,

he should be beheaded

as the bad example.

I asked Gujing the same question.

But he gave me a slightly different answer.

Do you want to hear it?

This problem is an indication

that the gate defenders have a deeply entrenched problem

that needs to be rectified.

It is impossible

to get to the root of the cause,

but it is clear that a military reformation is needed.

If we insist on delivering harsh punishments,

it might shake the very core of our forces.

What do you think

of this answer?

I believe

a stricter discipline is required if reformation is what we have in mind.

The mortals know that.

I struggle to imagine

that other deities

would agree

with what Lord Gu said here.

Instead of reflecting on his own mistake,

the commander of the gate defends

is busy looking for an excuse.

I agree

that Gujing has to be held accountable

for his mismanagement

and oversight.

He is willing to serve his punishment too.

So I decided

to withhold two years of his salary

and demote him for half a rank.

The partnership

between a heavenly general and a demon king

definitely made us look incompetent.

Yet what Gujing said holds true too.

I need to come up

with a middle ground

that can punish General Zhaosheng

without losing our image.

Beichen.

Do you have any idea?

fear not.

Enlighten me, Your Majesty.

You know what?

Return now

and release General Zhaosheng.

I will indict him

with bad leadership

for the loss we suffered in the Pond of Purple Cloud and Azure Waves.

His salary will be withheld for 10 years,

and he will be demoted to a Third-Rank Officer.

He can make up for his wrongdoing

with military feats.

What do you say?

If

I may ask,

what about his collusion

with the demon king?

can handle that.

If someone mentions it,

I can say that he was given

the order to divide the demons

before conquering them.

What do you think?

shall agree.

Beichen, you have worked very hard

these years to establish peace in our realm.

You eliminate demons

in the Mortal Realm

and remove any unscrupulous parties

in the Heavenly Realm.

bear witness to your contribution.

By right, I should reward you.

But for this time, can you take one for the team?

It is my task to serve you.

And I shall not complain.

Your loyalty is commendable.

Oh. The flower bud on the Moon Tree

has not wilted yet.

If you have a change of mind,

I can get rid of it for you.

Make your decision.

As.

I said,

I can hold my own.

No need to remove it.

All right.

The flower bud on a tree can be nipped,

but the flower bud inside your heart cannot.

As long as it still exists in your heart,

it

will blossom one day.

Beichen.

I don't want to lose you.

Thank you for your reminder, Your Majesty.

will keep that in mind.

I heard

that your military fund is running low?

You have led the Tianhe Army

on many successful conquests.

Allow me to double

your monthly allocation.

What do you think?

On behalf

of all beings,

I thank your kindness, Your Majesty.

I shall take my leave.

It seems like the fiasco

involving General Zhaosheng

has truly upset the marshal.

I feel bad for him.

Taibai Jixing is his enemy.

And now, he also fell out

with Lord Gu.

Judging from the way he looked just now,

it seems that His Majesty didn't take his side either.

The flower bud

is an issue.

I can't let him get into

more trouble because of me.

Nichang!

Nichang.

I'm here to bid you farewell.

Why?

Immortal Taiyin said I would harvest

tinted clouds to make the Gown of Clouds.

But the Tinted Cloud Division is so far away.

We

might not be able to see each other again.

And I can't admire

the very, very handsome Marshal Beichen anymore.

Life like this

sucks.

You know what?

I'll talk to Immortal Taiyin

and take your place.

But every time you harvest the tinted clouds,

you'll be burned by the sun!

Nichang, you don't have to do this.

I know it is a dangerous task.

But I have been there before. I know how to take care of myself.

I'm the better candidate.

Nichang,

you're so nice.

We're in this together.

I won't let you suffer alone.

It's just harvesting tinted clouds anyway.

I'll go with you.

As long as you're with me,

I fear nothing.

Go.

(The Tianhe Army is outside.)

(We can't stay here for long.)

He was bitten by the Bonecrusher Viper.

He needs to be amputated now,

or he'll die.

Your Highness, is there

another way?

No.

Take him away.

Come.

You.

Come here.

Who else?

I'm fine.

You. Come closer.

Let me check on your wound.

It's healed.

Really?

I'm fine.

Yang Lan,

can't you be nicer?

You have an issue?

Treat them yourself then.

Your Highness, you're the best healer there is.

Do help us.

I will build an apothecary here.

I will be the one to concoct pills here.

And

tell them not to roam around.

Or they'll die.

Wait... Some of us

know how to play music?

The bugs here are delicious.

Froggy.

Yes, sir?

Who is playing the music?

Music?

I don't hear anything.

Bugs!

Did my hearing improve now

that I'm in the Crystallization Phase?

Wormgrass.

A divine barrier?

Our peers said that you were unruly.

But what I see today

proves the opposite.

No unruly person has the patience

to sit down

and listen

to my music.

Dantong,

for example.

You flatter me, Youquan.

However,

how do you know I was listening

and not spacing out?

I can't see your face,

but I can hear your heart.

I know you were listening attentively.

Junior.

This is my gift to you.

[All Officials in the Underworld]

All officials in the Underworld?

Youquan.

You know everything?

The Three Realms are big and vast,

but our sect, not so much.

However,

this has a huge implication.

Master is quite ambivalent in his attitude,

so we cannot intervene.

You might have to rely on yourself.

Youquan.

Lingyun told me

that you're well-versed in the nether arts.

Can I ask you something?

Go ahead.

I'll do my best

to help you.

I had a friend

who was a canary bird.

She had obtained a human form,

but she is dead now.

I can't find her body,

but I want to revive her.

What do I do?

Oh,

I don't know where her soul went either.

Is there a way to retrieve it?

Her name is Que'er, isn't it?

As I said,

it has a huge implication.

It will take time.

Are you sure about it?

Yes.

And if you have to fight against fate?

I will gladly fight it.

And if it means you'll die?

Not even death

can deter me.

(I want to sail)

(and travel to beautiful places.)

(Can I go with you?)

(Sure!)

(It'll be a long journey, )

(and I would love to have your company.)

(Then don't forget to bring me with you.)

Rocky.

I think I have to go now.

If one day, you complete your task.

Please bring me back to Qilai Mountain.

I don't want us to be so far apart.

I promised to save her.

She sacrificed her life to save me.

So I'll do the same

to save her.

I will.

But is she

worth it?

When I was at rock bottom,

she gave me her life.

All I could give her

was a promise.

An empty promise

and a dilapidated tombstone.

So I have to fulfill that promise.

I will forge on,

even if I'll die.

Whoever gets in my way,

be it the Heavenly Emperor,

the Venerable Master Wuji, or even Master,

I will fight them.

You don't believe me?

No,

I do.

I'm just picturing

what those deities

would look like

when someone turns the world

upside down just to revive

an ordinary canary bird.

What should I do now?

All beings have desires.

Whether it's a human or a demon,

as long as we have strong feelings,

good or bad ones,

the desire will lead us

to a new life.

A new life?

Yes, such is the way of life.

The power of emotions is potent,

more potent than our imagination.

It takes one goodwill to save the world,

and it takes one malicious thought to destroy it.

All encounters are fated,

so we shall cherish

each of them.

Que'er used her life

to help you,

to instill a sense of duty within you.

That kind of sacrifice does not need to be repaid,

as long as you make sure that her sacrifice isn't in vain.

Then tell me.

If I train very hard,

can I deliver that promise?

Theoretically, yes.

All beings were born equal.

We all have a fate.

Some lead

a meaningless life.

Some work hard for a brighter future.

Our effort will not disappear.

It will turn

into spiritual energy.

However...

However what?

The one true axiom

in this world

is that everything will change.

Although the power of the Heavenly Rock can last an eternity,

it might change one day too.

Do we follow the Heavenly Path,

or do we follow our heart?

That is your call.

Youquan,

you mean everyone

can write their own destiny?

That's right.

Have you pondered the question I threw you?

You can stay in Serenity Valley.

And if you have the time, visit Master.

He is a big softie inside,

so he still asks about you from time to time.

He carries my jade strip,

so he shouldn't be too far.

Look around.

Yes.

I can't believe it. He's idling

when he is still injured.

Perhaps he triggered the divine barrier

and ran into the Tianhe Army?

Let's go.

Where were you?

Sorry.

I was just visiting.

For fun.

If you do that again,

I'll put you in a cage.

Give me your hand.

Come.

Who cooks this?

Me.

Didn't you say you are a great cook?

It tastes weird.

Shut up and eat.