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[The Legends of Changing Destiny]

Episode 19

Marshal.

Why not report the matter to His Majesty

and let him decide?

Countless deities are in the Heavenly Court.

Public outcries undermine discussions.

Besides,

we don't have any evidence.

Even if we had,

we'd be met with the same outcome

as the matter with General Zhaosheng.

Nothing would be solved.

As long as Yuzhen is around,

the matter will never end.

But the Tianhe Army

will be in an awkward position.

Marshal.

Perhaps we should

retreat.

No.

We serve the Heavenly Court.

We are worshipped by the mortals.

We don these armors,

so we can't bring disgrace to our banner.

We cannot simply sit idly by and watch.

Nichang!

Nichang!

Are you hurt?

I'm all right.

I wish Marshal Beichen was here.

He would use his magic items

to keep us from the scorching sun's heat.

I used to think he was strong and imposing,

with an unyielding will,

that he was someone

we could never hope to reach.

But after spending some time with him,

I saw his gentle side.

Not to mention

he once saved you.

I wonder if he's recovered from his injury.

Will he be in danger during the raid?

Nichang?

I'm all right.

Nichang!

Nichang!

Nichang!

Are you all right?

Nichang.

Are you...

Are you and Marshal Beichen...

Are you two...

You like him.

You didn't come to the Tinted Cloud Division

for me alone.

You came to avoid

seeing Marshal Beichen, right?

Nichang.

Have you forgotten what happened to Hanwei?

You can't make the same mistake.

You mustn't.

I know the consequences.

But I can't help myself.

Nichang!

Nichang!

Nichang!

Nichang!

Gather around!

Gather around, everyone!

Gather around.

- What is this about? - What's going on?

What is it?

What now?

What is it? Start talking.

Quiet down.

Everyone, listen to me.

A decree from King Rocky.

Starting today,

we'll have an academy on Qilai Mountain.

All of you must study

at the academy.

I am your teacher.

Seriously?

You're the teacher?

Kidnapper Lv, is this a joke?

We are all totally illiterate.

How can we even study?

Kidnapper Lv,

do you want to be a teacher so badly?

You want demons to study?

Rocky would never

make this ridiculous decree.

You must have faked it!

That is utter slander!

You are hopeless!

It was all a ruse.

You interrupted our training.

Hey...

Everyone, dismissed!

Dismissed!

Quiet down.

My lord.

I did give the order to open an academy.

Rocky, are you sure about this?

I'm certain of it.

And Kidnapper Lv is right.

All of you are going to the academy to study.

I object.

Words make my head spin.

Rocky, I'm against it too.

Studying is pointless

to all of us.

Shut it.

Your objection is rejected. We proceed with the plan.

Rocky!

You heard the king.

All of you must come to the academy, all of you!

You're not fit to be our teacher!

The primordial universe came to form, the Heavenly Path was in order.

You, continue

What are you doing?

Stop it!

Stop!

Quiet down!

Give it back!

Give it back!

Give it here!

Give it back!

Hand it over!

Give it back!

Come and get it!

Who hit me?

Kidnapper Lv!

We're not taking imperial exams.

What's the point in learning these?

It's King Rocky's order.

You dare disobey him?

Not even he has the right

to force us to study!

Isn't that right?

Yeah!

How dare you..

Listen up!

I'm done with learning.

I'd rather fight the Heavenly Army

than sit here to read and write.

Rocky wanted us to be here.

Now that we're here,

we can decide if we want to study.

Isn't that right?

Yeah!?

You people are hopeless.

We're done with studying! Let's leave!

Let's go!

Let's get out of here.

Stop right there!

We're done here!

Come back!

All of you, come back here!

Come back!

Hopeless! You are all hopeless!

Come back here!

You're hopeless!

So, the lesser demons all refused

to learn how to read and write.

Yeah.

Asking them to study

was unnecessary in the first place.

Do you suppose they can fend off the Heavenly Army

with bamboo scrolls and brushes?

Judging by the situation at the academy,

Kidnapper Lv is unable to carry on.

However, there is a way to make them

willing to study.

Back at Guanjiangkou,

I appointed prefects.

If anyone were disobedient,

I'd ask the prefects to drag them to me

and teach them a lesson.

Then, they did as I said.

That won't be necessary yet.

I don't know about other stuff,

but I can make people study.

I'll have to use my ultimate move.

What do you have in mind?

Is it better than mine?

The Sutra Depository

doesn't have a book on educating people,

but with my intelligence,

I can figure something out.

Sit still.

What are you up to now?

Catch!

Why you...

Don't lie on the table!

Listen up.

Order from King Rocky!

The cultural evaluation is three months from now!

Coming late and leaving early takes marks off your scores!

Failing tests will take marks off your scores!

Disrespecting teachers and elders will take marks off your scores!

I bet you're scared now.

All resources and techniques on Qilai Mountain

will be distributed based on the evaluation scores!

This isn't right!

Hello, sir.

Please, don't.

Sit down.

At ease.

Hello, sir.

Sit down.

Everyone, sit down.

All of you came today.

I'm glad.

I'm going to teach you how to read.

So, repeat after me.

All right!

Heaven and Earth are in order, the universe has no borders.

Heaven and Earth are in order, the universe has no borders.

Well done.

Sun and Moon rise and set, and the stars' light is brilliant.

Sun and Moon rise and set, and the stars' light is brilliant.

Clouds enshroud the oceans, rains bring farmlands nourishment.

Diligence is needed to achieve great results.

Clouds enshroud the oceans, rains bring farmlands nourishment.

Diligence is needed to achieve great results.

You don't need to repeat that.

"You don't need to repeat that."

I mean,

you didn't need to repeat the last line.

All right, onto the next topic.

I'll teach you how to read.

All right!

Heaven and Earth are in order, the universe has no borders.

Write down these lines.

Copy the lines.

I'll check your work later.

Well done.

However, it's not that much better than mine.

You're using mandatory rules.

Are you certain the rock demon

is putting most of his effort into teaching those lesser demons

how to read and write?

Master,

that is indeed the case.

I was confused as well.

I have no idea

what he is planning.

I didn't think he'd use this approach instead.

Things beyond the Heavenly Path

can be confounding indeed.

Master.

Do you need us

to undermine his effort?

The shackles to bind the demon

should be put on delicately.

Any sudden movements

will aggravate him..

In the end, I stand to gain nothing.

You are right, Master.

You two shall stay here.

The rock demon is cunning.

Pay close attention

to all of his movements.

Is that clear?

- Yes, Master. - Yes, Master.

What was that just now?

I didn't

detect their presence at all.

They seem to have some kind of stealth technique.

They are only in the Condensation Phase.

But if we don't stay alert,

they can conceal their demonic energy

to the point even one

in the Crystallization Phase can't detect it.

Secret sentries in the open

are not always just for show.

The real deal is up ahead.

So,

will they spot us?

If they already spotted us,

our mission could be challenging.

I don't think so.

When we just got here,

the demons here were easy to detect.

But somehow,

their demonic energy has become faint.

It's not just the energy,

even their spiritual energy has fainted.

These demons' attainment levels

are low compared to other demons,

but they are unprecedentedly insufferable.

Their security is tight,

and they are always on high alert.

Now they have stealth techniques too.

The Venerable One never wanted them

to investigate

the things we wanted to conceal.

They are two lads in the Crystallization Phase.

A lot is at stake here.

Surely the Venerable One can send out

two masters of the Ascendance Phase.

You are right.

In that case,

why bother sending the boys here?

The Venerable One only wants to know what we have to show.

The Path of Enlightenment emphasizes calculations.

The Venerable One has reached the pinnacle of that path.

His calculation can be done forward or backward.

Whether it's the truth or speculations,

he probably already knows.

most of the things he needs to know.

He was on the defensive in the beginning because he didn't realize it sooner.

It doesn't mean he will stay on the defensive.

So why would his young disciples

keep coming here to spy on us?

He wants us to know.

He's telling me

that he already has a rope

around my neck.

If he feels like it,

he can strangle me anytime.

So,

he's threatening you?

Well, it's not exactly that.

It's more like a kind reminder.

I don't get it.

Given the Venerable One's power,

we should assume

that he knows everything we know.

In the past, I belonged to the Northern Yaoguang Cave.

He left a bad impression on me.

I even made him my worst nemesis.

Now, he's trying to change my mind.

He's telling me

he's been watching me

but never harmed me.

As long as I behave,

he wouldn't mind looking the other way.

Sir!

Teach me this.

- Yes! - Yeah!

Am I the one on the Path of Enlightenment,

or is it you?

You analyzed it better than me.

I study both paths, don't you know that?

Your personality doesn't suit the path.

It's normal that you can't tell.

You are no better.

If you took the Path of Enlightenment,

you wouldn't even reach the Crystallization Phase.

Who says the bird has no love? Who says the demon has no heart?

One hears no the sigh,

but...

That was too close. I almost fell into the water.

But I'm a frog.

I don't get drowned.

What's the plan now?

He is showing his goodwill.

Are you going to approach him?

Why?

Because I can never

give him what he seeks.

We'll wait and see for now.

Let's pretend

we haven't understood a thing.

Is it because of the canary?

Is this even worth it?

How is it not worth it?

You have to think this through.

If

you want to bring that canary back to life,

you'll break the balance

between the Venerable One and us.

What matters the most to us at the moment

is playing coy with both sides

to reap the benefits.

As long as she is not your concern,

we can buy

more time.

When we visited Queer

in the forest,

what did you see?

Do you know what was written

on the tombstone?

"Here lies the benefactor of Qilai Mountain's Demon King."

Do you take me for someone

who betrays his friends?

A stubborn piece of rock

and a canary...

What can you possibly achieve?

She never looked down on me for being a rock.

I certainly wouldn't look down on her

because she is a canary.

It's as simple as that.

There are matters I must tend to.

I'll go with you.

Never mind.

I'll manage alone.

Yuzhen has made it clear we will not purchase

more materials for crafting medicine

and spirit instruments.

Without funding,

giving out blessings and alms to mortals.

might become tedious.

It might delay the alms-giving.

There are millions of deities in the Heavenly Court.

The processes are cumbersome.

The gold essence

was invented for our convenience.

With some golden essence to spare,

our work becomes more convenient.

We can fulfill the Mortal Realm's needs in time.

We only took what we needed

for convenience.

But Beichen

went to Yuzhen

and intervened.

He broke the policy.

Cursed Beichen,

who does he think he is?

He is too disrespectful!

Who are we talking about now?

It's the mighty Marshal Beichen.

He's the commander

of 600,000 soldiers in the Tianhe Army.

Actually,

the Tianhe Army only needed 300,000 soldiers.

Beichen insisted on expanding the army

to 600,000 strong.

That's over double the standard amount.

The Tianhe Army

is basically

founded and ruled by Beichen alone.

Everyone only ever listens to him.

Does the Tianhe Army still serve the Heavenly Court?

The army only serves Marshal Beichen.

He mustered his own army.

in the name of defending the Heavenly Court.

If he ever intervenes

with the Heavenly Court's affairs...

Well,

who knows what he could be plotting?

Marshal Beichen defends the Heavenly Court.

He slays demons for the Court.

We all witnessed his sacrifices.

How dare you claim

he is plotting treachery?

Flying Dragon,

I get it.

You always had great respect for Marshal Beichen.

However,

you must not be blinded

by his flashy but shallow appearance

or his feats in battles

that have been exaggerated.

Slaying demons?

And we simply take his words for it?

Has anyone seen it with their own eyes?

When Beichen was still

a minor foot soldier,

he made a report

claiming he had seen demons at the Heavenly River.

He hunted them down to the Mortal Realm and eventually slayed them.

That was the great accomplishment

that got him promoted to marshal

Everyone,

how could anyone have seen demons at the Heavenly River?

Do you believe him? I certainly don't.

He was clearly

using deception to get himself promoted.

Besides,

600,000 soldiers are a lot.

How can he afford to pay such a huge army?

If you ask me,

I bet he used a lot of unscrupulous approaches

to get what he wanted.

Indeed.

Beichen is launching a campaign on the Six Demon Kings.

Each of the Demon Kings commands.

thousands of demons

on Ilium Continent.

There are millions of them in total.

How many soldiers does the Tianhe Army have now?

Can he guarantee

to win every battle?

I sure hope he doesn't come

asking for the Heavenly Court's aid with his tail between his legs.

He's offended every deity

in the Heavenly Court.

Who would aid him?

I certainly won't.

I won't either.

Marshal.

Yuzhen has stopped providing the Demon Kings

weapons and medicine.

It's time to mobilize.

Muster the troops.

We go after the Six Demon Kings.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Marshal.

The scout reported in.

The rock demon has left Serenity Valley.

His whereabouts are unknown.

Keep searching.

After we deal with the Demon Kings,

we go for the rock demon.

We must find him.

Yes!

Marshal.

I ran into General Flying Dragon.

He wants to see you.

Let him in.

We can't have liquor in the camp.

I'll serve tea instead.

Come.

General Flying Dragon, have a seat.

I shall speak while standing.

Marshal.

There are different factions in the Heavenly Court.

Sometimes, looking the other way

is the better solution.

May deities are involved

with Yuzhen's cause.

You need not be so rigid.

You should give up.

Is this His Majesty's order?

It's my advice for you.

Your campaign comes with great risks.

If you get too deeply involved,

you'll be the center of a public outcry.

I fear you won't be able to withdraw unscathed.

Your endeavor in slaying demons

will be undermined.

Do I need to withdraw unscathed?

I could stay out of this matter.

For the next 200 years,

no harm will come to anyone here.

What about 200 years later?

The demons in the Mortal Realm are armed and bolstered

with medicine and weapons.

Even if I wanted to stop them,

I wouldn't be able to.

I serve His Majesty. Thus, I share His Majesty's burden.

I do so not only for the sake

of the Heavenly Court

but for the living too.

Someone must step forth

to stop things from escalating.

I don't seek to withdraw unharmed.

I only want to warn His Majesty

and all the deities.

If that can bring peace,

I don't mind sacrificing myself

in the process.

Marshal...

But...

General Flying Dragon.

I appreciate the gesture.

Marshal.

Attack!

Tianren, Tianfu, and Tianheng.

Three of the Tianhe Army's great warriors are here.

And you too,

Beichen!

It seems enemies are destined to meet.

We have orders to slay demons and uphold

the Heavenly Path.

Foul demons,

Surrender now!

Enough talking, kill them all!

Charge!

Attack!

Brother!

Brother.

You're finally here.

Curse them all.

If we had our medicine

and weapon supplies,

our army wouldn't have

suffered such a disgraceful defeat!

We will

settle the score

with the Tianhe Army someday.

Let's go!

Let's go!

Marshal.

We spotted the Dark Demon King,

the Macaque Demon King,

Marmoset Demon King on their escape route.

All the pursuing troops have been slain.

The three Demon Kings have been rescued by the Dark Demon King.

Millions of demons are now in disarray.

The Six Demon Kings ran out of supplies.

They suffered, a great loss.

Tianfu.

Take your troops and pursue the Six Demon Kings.

Do not give them any chances to rest

or rebuild their ranks.

Tianheng.

Raid all the demon lairs.

Tianren.

Take your troops.

Hunt that rock demon down.

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

The rock demon is very shrewd.

During the battle of Wicked Dragon Pond,

he easily defeated the warriors

of the Nine Heavenly Gate.

Do not underestimate him.

The Six Demon Kings are defeated.

Next,

we will focus our effort

on hunting down that rock demon.

Understood!

Marshal.

I just received the news.

Fairy Nichang hasn't recovered from the poisoning.

She passed out at the Tinted Cloud Division.

Nichang!

You will get well.

You will be all right.

I've sent a message

to Marshal Beichen.

He will come back.

I know he will.

Don't...

Don't...

Nichang.

What did you say?

Are you in a lot of pain?

Don't...

Don't bother him.

Now is not the time

to be so concerned!

Your life matters more.

Marshal.

Marshal.

You're finally here!

When you sent us to the Tinted Cloud Division,

Nichang was already unwell.

She didn't want to get in the way of your campaign,

so she didn't tell you

about the lingering poisoning.

Wait here and watch over her.

I'll be right back.

Flame coral.

Great.

Marshal.

I shall leave now.

♪ The flower fairy descends ♪

♪ Blooming like the sunset-tinted clouds ♪

♪ Falling like the autumn rain ♪

♪ Suddenly scattering ♪

Bow to Heaven and Earth.

The couple now bows to each other.

♪ Carried into the mortal realm with the wind ♪

Wait!

♪ Why can't you cease to appear in my mind? ♪

♪ The chain of intense, twisting emotions ♪

A decree for Nichang.

Commoner, Nichang,

is ever so virtuous and courteous.

She possesses peerless dancing skills.

Therefore, she's been appointed as an immortal attendant.

Heaven's will must be obeyed.

Worldly attachments must be abandoned.

The order must not be disobeyed.

♪ Like the pure enshrouding mist ♪

♪ No one taught me how to let go of this love ♪

♪ You rise and fall like the tide ♪

♪ Life is like a painting ♪

No!

♪ Am I the shadow in yours? ♪

Wait for me!

I'll ascend to reunite with you!

We shall be married once again.

♪ I traverse the world, seeking answers ♪

♪ But finding none ♪

♪ Debts owed in reincarnations after reincarnations ♪

♪ Protecting each other yet. unable to be together ♪

♪ Like a flower, you bloom and wilt ♪

♪ Like the pure enshrouding mist ♪

♪ No one taught me how to let go of this love ♪

♪ You rise and fall like the tide ♪

♪ Life is like a painting ♪

♪ Am I the shadow in yours? ♪

Beichen, what did you save me with?

Was it...

the flame coral?

Do you not know

the consequences of your action?

How could you be so foolish?

I'm glad you are well now.

It's all right.

The flower is blooming.

Oh, Beichen.

You are your own demise.

(You can never escape the catastrophe of this fated love.)

(I hope Beichen is safe and sound.)

(I hope Beichen and I)

(can be together happily ever after,)

(till the end of time do we part.)

Que'er.

We're home.

I'm back.

I'm not leaving this time.

Youquan

told me you could be revived.

Don't worry.

I'll bring you back to life.

My lord, a letter from Wankong Mountain.

She also wanted me to relay a question.

She's been writing to you all this time,

but you never replied.

She wants to know if you ever received them.

Got it.

(He's so obsessed with saving the bird.)

(The Venerable One won't give up so easily.)

(I fear a great calamity is coming to Qilai Mountain.)

(Rocky.)

(Remember the flowers you gave me?)

(They are blooming vibrantly.)

(Yuli says I'm a great gardener.)

(He even asked me for gardening tips.)

(By the time you're back,)

(I might already be a florist.)

(Rocky.)

(How is your training at Lingyun Pavilion?)

(Are you having a tough time?)

(Don't just focus on your training.)

(Take good care of yourself.)

(You know what?)

(My training has been going very well.)

(My martial uncles are saying I've improved a great deal.)

(I might catch up to you soon.)

(Rocky.)

(Remember to write me.)

(Let me know how you're doing.)

I can't overcome the bottleneck.

What do I do now?

I have to find wolf-fang grass.

I must overcome my limits.

I have to find Rocky.

Celestial fungi...

Jade worm...

Wolf-fang grass...

Whatever.

I must reach the Crystallization Phase.

Fengling? Fengling?