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[The Legends of Changing Destiny]

Episode 36

Just tell me.

I want to return to Northern Yaoguang Cave.

But... Why?

Martial Uncle.

Well, if...

I mean if...

If Rocky knows

that I've been hiding something from him,

will he hate me?

Why are you laughing?

You're so silly.

It's not your first day knowing him though.

Listen,

you can keep anything from him.

I can assure you

that it won't be a problem.

Really?

Of course. Wait, Fengling.

You're close with Youwu.

You should know very well

about him, shouldn't you?

Apart from something that involves his lifesaver, Que'er,

nothing is a problem.

Don't tell me

it involves Que'er.

No.

Gosh, I knew it just by looking at your face.

It must be.

Martial Uncle, what should I do?

What's the use of asking me?

This is unsolvable. I can't do anything.

Perhaps

you can ask Master.

Your master?

What number is this?

It's one, right? First of all,

do you think I dare to ask him when you don't even have the guts?

You know very well

about his temper.

I'm not ready to die yet.

Besides,

he disagrees that you come to Qilai Mountain.

Has he visited you even once?

Are you framing me when you make that request?

What number is this?

Two.

Second of all,

you don't tell me anything

and I have no idea what has happened.

How can I help you?

I...

Jeez, what's wrong with you?

Why do you have to involve his lifesaver?

Let's drink.

Yang Lan.

This throne

is even harder to sit on than the Dragon Throne of the Heavenly Emperor.

Can I not do this? It's tiring.

No, you're the king now.

How dare you!

I didn't mean it.

Please forgive me.

Please forgive me.

Behead her.

Please spare my life.

Please spare me, my lord.

Stop.

Let go of her.

It was just some spilled liquor.

It's not a big deal.

I'll take care of this for you.

She's forgiven.

Thank you, my lord.

Why are you still standing there?

Leave.

- Yes. - Yes.

What's wrong with you?

What gets under your skin?

Qilai Mountain has become beautiful now.

Truly beautiful.

Much more beautiful than what I saw from the Heavenly Court.

But I'm wondering

if this is what I want.

Tell me what you want.

A long time ago,

Qilai Mountain was still

a rundown place.

The army couldn't gather enough armor,

and the soldier had to fight bare-chested.

Hence, we ran around to rally equipment,

managed to defend against the Heavenly Army,

and fought for a chance to survive.

Many of them sacrificed,

but still, we made it through.

Why?

Because the Heavenly Court is bound by red tape

and internal strife.

That's why we had an opening.

At that time, I told myself

that my Qilai Mountain

mustn't wound up like that.

But today,

it has already become like that.

So,

you're blaming me for that?

What are you talking about?

You did a really great job.

Why would I blame you?

But...

But you were blaming me.

I

am just not used to it.

Before, we used to be equal

during the feast.

We sat and laughed together.

If Froggy said something unpleasant

and were splashed by a maidservant

with liquor,

we would tease him.

But we would never blame the maidservant for it.

But I can't see

why it has become like that.

I'm sorry. Forget what I said.

We've been away for too long,

we should return to the banquet.

Do you think this is what I want for now?

I'm just a human here.

In Qilai Mountain,

not many of them

truly respect me.

You're different.

You're the king of demons, and your words carry weight.

But me,

I'm the odd man out here,

a weak human.

Without power and rules,

they won't listen to me.

Rely on them?

Open your eyes wide and look at them.

When you were away,

I often had nightmares,

dreaming

that the entire Qilai Mountain turned into ruins

when you returned

and cried.

I dreamed

that you were captured by the Heavenly Court

and no one could rescue you.

My intention in doing so

was hoping

that you could witness a prosperous Qilai Mountain

when you were back here.

At least, if you had got into trouble in the Heavenly Court,

I'd have had the leverage

to haggle with the Heavenly Emperor

to save you.

I did have experience

stationing at Guanjiangkou,

but I'd never been a leader before.

I know nothing about what I should do.

I was afraid.

I was afraid

that I'd mess everything up

due to my mistake.

So I dared not say anything.

I was afraid you would be against me

after I told you.

Likewise, I was afraid they had concerns.

if I told them.

And the entire Qilai Mountain would fall apart.

I worried that newcomers would seize power,

but I had to rely on them.

I was also afraid

that they would forget

that you were trapped on the enemy side in the heavens.

So I kept finding ways

to elevate your position.

Every day

when I opened my eyes,

I knew that many eyes were watching me.

I'm the only human

among the demons here.

They can plot against me anytime.

I'm merely in the Crystallization Phase of the Path of Enlightenment.

Those in the hall

can take my life at any time.

Do you know that?

They were all guessing whether you would return.

I was afraid you wouldn't be back.

So,

before the war,

I ordered the preparation for this celebration.

They all thought I was full of confidence,

but I was not.

I was afraid

that I'd lose the chance

to make this order.

I was afraid you would never return

as my mother did.

Do you know what I've been enduring

all these years?

Yet you blame me soon after you come back.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have said that.

I'm sorry to put you through this.

Now that I'm back,

let me take care of everything

from now on.

Regardless of what comes to us,

I'll handle it.

This fireworks display was prepared by you.

Please allow me to present it to you.

I'd like to watch them together with you.

From now on, I hope

we can appreciate

the most beautiful scenery in this world together.

Using my fireworks to coax me?

That's too easy for you.

Are you not forgiving me, Your Highness?

Well, I'll get the stars from the sky

to appease your anger.

Forget it.

Stars look better in the sky.

Since you've lighted the firework for me,

I'll forgive you for now.

But there won't be a next time.

I won't spare you next again.

No, it won't be.

I won't let you be hurt or shed tears again.

The bud of the love flower of you and Yang Lan

was covered by me.

Everything in the Three Realms

is under my control,

not only you, but also Yang Lan,

Fengling, and the demonic hordes of Qilai Mountain.

I can do anything to them at my will,

to save them or to make them vanish.

Do you think

the entire demonic hordes of Qilai Mountain

can act freely in the Three Realms?

With you here,

I've been at ease

all these years.

If one day

I have to ask you to leave,

Yang Lan...

No.

Let's be happy today.

Are we expecting a joyous occasion soon?

Do you mean the two of them have...

Yes.

Do they really...

I think so too.

Do you remember a long time ago,

there was a rumor saying that there was something going on between King Rocky and Master?

The rumor is verified now.

Yeah.

That explains why an immortal like Her Highness

would help Rocky

and develop the Qilai Mountain.

In that case,

we're expecting double happiness.

Yes, Rocky is the king,

so it's difficult for him to bring it up.

And Yang Lan is a lady,

so it's even harder for her.

As subordinates,

we have to understand them.

We shall shove them together.

[Wuji Hall]

Que'er.

I'm sorry.

I can't tell Rocky

that you've already revived

and you're in Wuji Hall.

If Rocky knows about this,

he will risk everything

to go up and find you.

He might even commit a big mistake

out of guilt.

And Yang Lan...

Yang Lan...

Fengling.

How are you faring?

Are you happy?

When will I be able to meet with Rocky?

I know

Rocky has only a woman in his heart.

Besides Yang Lan, there's no more place for others.

That's why

I don't want Rocky

to get himself into trouble because of you.

I'm sorry, Que'er.

If Rocky and you are destined to meet,

you will meet.

If not,

please bless him from afar.

I'm sorry.

[Tomb of Feng's Spouse, Yu]

[Tomb of Feng Li]

(He specially came to the birthplace of Fengling)

(to destroy her parents' souls)

(and even erase the trace of the entire village.)

(What has Fengling got to do with Heavenly Path)

(that made you go to such great lengths?)

Venerable Master Wuji,

what are you after?

One day up in the heavens is a year on earth.

Only a dozen days have passed up there,

but it's been decades here.

I never expected that was our last farewell.

[Here lies Princess Wen Yang]

Silly.

You even left me this hairpin

as a keepsake

before you left.

Maybe

this is our destiny.

[Here lies Princess Wen Yang]

I heard

that you had a good life this time.

I wish

I could see your happiness with my own eyes.

In your next life

or the life after that,

please be happy.

[Tianhe Navy]

[Tianhe Navy]

Buddies.

Come out.

I failed to protect Sky Harbor.

Please punish me, Marshal.

I failed my task. Please punish me, Marshal.

- Please punish me, Marshal. - Please punish me, Marshal.

Tianfu.

Marshal, I can no longer accompany you.

Please take care, Marshal.

Tianheng.

- Please take care, Marshal. - Please take care, Marshal.

My buddies.

Your Majesty.

The rock demon forced me to build marriage alliances at his will.

He claimed that it was for the sake of the future generation of Qilai Mountain.

That rock demon forcibly bought my spiritual herbs with golden essences,

and he did this to me.

The rock demon wanted to open a mine in my cave.

When I said no,

he plucked my eyebrows.

- Please seek justice for me, Your Majesty. - Please seek justice for me, Your Majesty.

Fellow deities, the rock demon has caused trouble for you,

but he didn't take your lives.

What's his true intention?

Taibai, I want to hear from you.

Your Majesty. In my humble opinion, that rock demon

is seeking status.

Status? Please elaborate.

He went back to the Mortal Realm after causing a mess here.

And the edict regarding Qilai Mountain

as a forbidden place will be ineffective.

The Heavenly Army can invade Qilai Mountain at any time.

However, the rock demon only provokes

and doesn't harm these deities.

Why is that so? Because he never thinks

of going to war with the Heavenly Court.

The motive for all his actions

is to attract your attention

and gain status,

as for both sides to compromise.

What he truly desires

is to coexist with the Heavenly Court peacefully

and protect the demons in Qilai Mountain.

In my opinion,

the demonic army has grown strong,

while the Heavenly Army is exhausted from battles.

It'd be better if we comply with that rock demon

and appease him by giving him status.

Giving him status is showing a sign of weakness.

The majesty of the Heavenly Court will be damaged.

That's right.

Your Majesty.

I have my reasons.

First, it'll make

that rock demon and his demonic hordes

lower their guard,

buying time for the Heavenly Army to regain their morale.

Second, it's about granting him status.

Since we want to appease him, we should go the way he wants.

Besides,

we must indulge him to the fullest.

Hence, we should grant him a high status

and satisfy him to the fullest, instead of restricting him.

Satisfy him to the fullest?

We'll grant him the freedom to fool around in the lower realms.

Once he steps beyond the line,

the Venerable One

or anyone from the Three Realms

will take action

against him.

So, you're suggesting that...

Your Majesty, please confer him a title that's on par with you.

I, Taibai Jixing, offer you my greetings, King Rocky.

I came on a mission to deliver an edict.

To deliver an edict?

Whose edict is that?

The edict of His Majesty.

Who's the majesty?

The Heavenly Emperor.

State it in full.

- State it in full. - State it in full.

I, Taibai Jixing,

acting on the order of His Majesty, the Exalted Supreme Heavenly Emperor,

to...

To deliver an edict?

No.

No.

To deliver a message

to the king of Qilai Mountain

on behalf of His Majesty.

Well.

What's the message for me?

His Majesty wants me to relay a message

to you, King Rocky,

that he's willing to bestow you with the title

of the Supreme Ruler of Nine Territories.

Supreme Ruler of Nine Territories?

Finally, the day has come.

Que'er!

No!

(I've endured all these)

(for a hundred years.)

(Finally, I can bring back)

(the silly canary)

(and protect her)

(from fear)

(and harm.)

Great.

I like this title.

As long as you like it.

Tell me

what the benefit for the Supreme Ruler of Nine Territories is.

Benefits? Yes, there are.

Sure. The Supreme Ruler of Nine Territories,

as its name implies, you're above everyone else.

Even when facing the Heavenly Emperor,

you don't have to bow down.

Does it mean I have the same status as the Heavenly Emperor?

Yes.

How brilliant, King Rocky.

Can I

access the Underworld

and use the Book of Death whenever I want?

No problem.

Will the deities bow to me?

Certainly.

What about those souls that were detained?

They'll be pardoned.

Pretty good.

I think this.

That's good.

Let me show you the imperial edict.

I will take all the benefits.

As for the title,

I won't bother the Heavenly Emperor for this,

I can confer it upon myself.

No, King Rocky.

If it's not conferred by the Heavenly Emperor,

the title won't take effect,

and the benefits...

In that case,

I will issue an edict for the Heavenly Emperor

and grant him the title

of the Exalted Supreme Heavenly Emperor.

If I don't confer him the title,

it won't take effect either.

Makes sense, though.

No.

You're right, King Rocky.

I think

I'll bring the edict back.

You're smart.

Thank you, King Rocky.

It's settled then.

The Heavenly Emperor has made contributions.

I'm fair in offering rewards and punishments.

I won't be good

if I don't offer him a promotion.

How about this?

I will reward him with the Sky Harbor.

You're fair and just, King Rocky.

You're the model of the Three Realms.

I shall express my gratitude to you on behalf of His Majesty.

I found

that I've grown fond of you.

It's my pleasure

to receive your appreciation.

You

are indeed

a viper.

Am I right?

Yes.

Yes, I'm a viper.

It's good for the Heavenly Court to have a viper like you.

I think I need one too.

Why don't you serve me here?

No, King Rocky. I...

You have quite a sense of humor.

No, I'm serious.

No...

I was kidding.

If there's nothing else,

I shall...

Scram.

Is it really that funny?

I was just making fun of him.

Don't forget.

If it weren't he who stopped the Tianhe Army,

Qilai Mountain wouldn't be so prosperous now.

Should I show gratitude for that?

He's a viper.

We can't be friends,

even if he's opposing our enemy.

In that case,

there'll be fewer people willing to help us.

Whatever.

Such a viper just grosses me out.

But

if we were in Taibai's shoes,

he's not wrong.

Achieving great success than superiors, disobeying orders, and acting on one's accord

are grave mistakes.

Beichen has committed to all these.

He simply deserves that.

You have an open mind.

Well,

I'm free from all responsible now

and of course, I'm happy.

It's more satisfying

when seeing someone

having more trouble than me.

Are you showing off?

Yes, so what?

I've been toiling away all these years

while someone was enjoying in the Heavenly Court.

The situation has changed now.

When are we going to launch an attack?

Afterward,

I don't want to confront the Heavenly Court head-on.

I want Qilai Mountain

to grow steadily

and maintain its position in the Three Realms.

Are you satisfied with this?

I've achieved my goals.

Isn't everything perfect now?

The demons are on par with the Heavenly Court as of now,

and no one can halt me

to revive Que'er.

If it weren't for her sacrifice,

I would've died.

So, everything you did

is for the sake of Que'er?

What about the things we've gone through these years?

[Supreme Ruler of Nine Territories] Is it for this title,

for the status of the demons,

or for your lifesaver, Que'er?

These are all things I want.

What about us?

About our agreement?

We put in so much effort

to build Qilai Mountain

all these years.

The Heavenly Emperor hasn't died yet.

The Heavenly Court is still the head of the Three Realms.

But you're calling it quit now.

We're still ruling the Qilai Mountain together.

I just want to settle down.

Do you mean we should go our separate ways?

No.

Perhaps there's a better solution

to achieve the goal we have in common.

I'll figure out

how to avenge your mother.

But as for the attack,

we should plan it wisely.

No need.

Calm down, Your Majesty.

I did this for the bigger picture.

So, the title

is self-claimed by that rock demon

and not conferred by me?

Your Majesty.

Please think in another way.

It's not necessarily a bad thing.

How so?

Look.

Since we plan to grant him.

with much freedom as we can,

the more arrogant the rock demon becomes,

the more we retreat.

And the more we retreat,

the more arrogant the rock demon is.

There'll be one day

when his outrageous demands will annoy the Venerable One.

The establishment of the Heavenly Court

is to maintain the balance of the Three Realms

and preserve the Heavenly Path.

You can't get annoyed

before the Venerable One does.

Well...

Isn't that a bit...

[Tianhe Navy]

- Marshal. - Marshal.

You've been released too?

Yes.

The Heavenly Court is currently in need of capable talents.

So, His Majesty reinstates

my position

allowing me to serve for atonement.

God of Great Strength and I are sent

to investigate the cause of the volcano eruption.

So, we went to pay you a visit.

The eruption remains mysterious.

But Grandmaster Jiekong has sealed it,

and it no longer poses a threat to living beings.

Don't worry, Marshal.

I've reported this to His Majesty.

And he reckons that it concerns the rock demon.

So,

I humbly request you to command the Heavenly Army

and subdue the rock demon.

Please, Marshal.

600,000 of the Tianhe Army have perished,

and I'm not a marshal anymore.

General Flying Dragon, please tell His Majesty

that I'm done with this.

I just want to guard the mausoleum.

Don't you want

to avenge the Tianhe Army?

If you don't,

they can't rest in peace.

I'm determined.

You may leave.

Marshal.

The rock demon is rampaging

and making fun of the deities,

but he never harms their lives.

Do you know why?

No.

Now that the deities are facing humiliation

but I can't do anything for them.

As for Qilai Mountain,

they can simply alter my edict.

Will the other parties

still listen to the Heavenly Court?

By then,

their prestige will grow

while mine will decline.

As the power shifts place,

can the Heavenly Court still rule the Three Realms?

I'm afraid the Mortal Realm

will become the paradise of the demons.

And

in the foreseeable future,

the Heavenly Court have to submit to them too.

So, I must find a way.

Now, the Venerable One hasn't shown his attitude on this.

He even tolerates the rock demon.

Within the Heavenly Court,

only Beichen

can contend with him.

Your Majesty, I will go and seek Marshal Beichen

to ask him to return.

It's no use to force him.

There's only one way

to get Marshal Beichen back to his position.

And that

is his vulnerability he can never get over.

- Greetings, my lord. - Greetings, my lord.

Father, you haven't recovered yet.

Why did you come out?

I just came here for you.