01x35 - Episode 35

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[Episode 35]

So, Yan Ke rebelled?

Yes.

The Void is still in turmoil.

Will you be leaving again soon?

That's right.

How long will it be?

Will it be years or even over a decade?

As for the Void, it depends.

Sometimes, it's a few years;

sometimes, it's over a decade.

How long will it take you?

Me?

About half a year.

Foxy?

Half a year?

You'll miss Luozhou's bloom.

Luozhou's peonies are the most famous.

I planned to take you to see peonies

once they bloom next spring.

The breeze will be soft;

the flowers will be sweet.

If you like the wind,

we can ride horses through the flower fields.

Foxy, listen to yourself.

How many things did you name?

Sight, touch, and smell.

You want to give me all of them?

That's not impossible.

Duan Xu, ever since Feng Yi taught you
how to swap the five senses,

you've grown unrestrained.

If you have only one sensation,

you'd have no way
to feel all the things in this world.

I don't want to go back.

I want to go to your Void tomorrow

and build you another splendid palace.

A splendid palace?

Then,

should we also build
a peacock that fans its tail?

The other spirits can't see it anyway.

Only I would have such a palace in the Void.

Wouldn't that be delightful?

Besides, once I give you my sense of color,
you'll be able to see colors.

Just thinking of it feels so striking.

It'll also help you know colors.

I still think it won't look good.

I'll make sure it's beautiful.

[Weizhou]

At last, we've taken Weizhou.

Where do we strike next?

Next, we should throw all our strength
into taking Youzhou.

- Yes, Youzhou.
- Yes, Youzhou.

His Majesty's decree has arrived.

By His Majesty's decree,

Duan Xu has beaten greater odds

and won back Weizhou for Great Liang.

He is hereby appointed Grand Marshal of All

to command the Three Armies.

Thus decreed.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Congrats, Marshal Duan.

Good. Very good!

Truly excellent!

- You've been promoted.
- From now on,

we can't call you General Duan.

From now on, we should call you Marshal Duan.

- Marshal Duan.
- Marshal Duan.

If Han were still here,

that would be even better.

Even better.

Xu.

Xu, are you going to see Xiao Xiao?

Lately, you've gathered all the goodies
from the camp.

It must all be for Xiao Xiao.

You're a sharp one.

Xu, you're so unfair.

Why are you still following me?

Why aren't you drilling?

Xu, it's been so long
since I last saw Xiao Xiao.

You can't keep her all to yourself.

I still recall the rich fragrance
of Nuerhong.

Xiao Xiao.

Xu picked this on the way.

It's for you.

You can finally taste things,
but the camp has little to offer.

The ingredients are plain.

This camellia honey can be sipped.

It's sweet.

Give it a try.

It's light and sweet, with a floral note.

Even better than a sugar figurine.

Now, try these as well.

The fresh sweetness of nectar lingered.

Even these dishes taste much sweeter now.

Xiao Xiao, try my favorite meat pie too.

It's so good.

No wonder you eat eight at a meal.

Xiao Xiao, you can't eat anymore.

You've already had ten.

Then I'll stop.

It's all gone already.

Great Ancestor!

You're feasting in style,
and you did not invite me?

I was working hard
on blessing talismans on the b*ttlefield,

while you were relaxing here.

Prophet Hejia, thanks for your hard work.

It's not hard at all. He enjoyed himself.

Perfect timing.
I want iced fermented rice wine.

Great Ancestor knows how to enjoy life.

You boss me around once I arrive.

Who'd have thought that one day,

I'd be sharing wine with Great Ancestor?

Another joy in the Mortal World.

Still...

Marshal Duan swapped the five senses now.

Aren't you worried about the battle?

The w*r has eased for now.

I only changed my sense of taste.

It won't matter.

Prophet Hejia, rest easy.

With Xu's capability,
losing his sense of taste is nothing.

Even if he lost his five senses,
he could still crush the enemy.

Xiao Xiao, you have no idea
how terrifying Xu is,

especially when he trained me.

I truly thought he was tormenting me.

Well done. Only then will he learn.

Great Ancestor...

Move aside.

Move aside.

Move aside.

I must return to the Void.

If you're ever in danger,
be sure to call for me.

Keep yourself safe too.

Remember to miss me.

Don't worry.

Great Ancestor won't lose.

Xu.

Xu, what's wrong?

Xu.

Chen Ying.

I'm fine for now.

Leave us.

Don't tell anyone about me
coughing up blood.

- But, Xu...
- Go.

I'm ordering you.

You traded your senses with Great Ancestor,

that's why you're suffering
such agonizing backlash.

Now, your senses are fading,
and your body is failing fast.

If this continues, you won't be granted...

a peaceful old age.

It's all right.

It's enough already.

Prophet Hejia,

please don't tell Si Mu about this.

There is still no way to cure it for now,

but if you stop swapping the five senses,

perhaps the illness
can be suppressed for now.

I have long known of this harm.

This is why I remain by her side.

There is little I can do for her.

If I can't even do this,

what else can I do?

But you are doing this by spending
your health and your lifespan.

Would she be pleased?

The days I can stay by her side
have never been many.

Perhaps I will end up blurring...

and fading away,
just like all her other lovers.

But exchanging the senses was unique to her.

By my side,

she once possessed a lively world.

I only hope that she can be happy,

and that this happiness...

will make her remember me.

I have felt the world she lives in every day.

It's too cold and lonely.

I don't want that for her.

You're a madman.

No wonder Great Ancestor fell for you.

Enough.

I will find a way to save you.

There's no spiritual medicine here.

I'll return to Nandu at once.

In that case, I'll leave it to you.

Xu, the Chong forces are aggressively
attacking the western front.

Qing Sheng sent for aid.

Gather the troops.

Yes, sir.

The Liang Army is advancing fast.

Weizhou has already fallen.

We can't let Duan Xu live on.

If he dies just like this,

it would be letting him off too easily.

Those Chong forces are under poison again.

If not for them, we'd never be surrounded.

Hold on a little longer.

Xia can break out with the host.

Xu!

Xu, are you alright?

Xu!

Xu!

What happened to you?

Xu!

Guards!

Take Marshal Duan back as soon as possible!

- Yes, sir!
- Xu!

- Xu, hang in there.
- Marshal Duan!

Stay with us, Xu!

Marshal Duan!

After you proved Yan Ke's crimes to everyone,

all the Lords pledged loyalty at once.

You cleared quite a few old cases.

Hey. You're always at Xuling Temple
or the Sovereign's Hall.

I'm so bored by your side.

You insisted on following me.

What? You want to read memorials too?

I can give you a few.

You can lend me a hand.

Why read all that long-winded stuff?

When you were the Lord of Qiling Temple,

Yan Ke handled the reports for you,
didn't he?

No wonder you'd be fooled and not know.

I think you're doing this
to get back at me on purpose.

Bai San Xing has quite a fierce temper,

but when facing you,
he just can't vent his anger.

He deserves it.

If the one controlling him were someone else,

with his temper,
he'd choose annihilation over bowing.

Let's talk about your young lover.

I've heard that lately,
he's famed for battle in the Mortal World.

Why not have him come to the Void?

Then you two needn't live apart.

He has his battles to fight, and I have mine.

Lady Jiang Ai, let's not drag him into this.

What's wrong? You miss him?

Si Mu, what is it?

I can't quite put it into words.

Lately, I've found something off.

Lady Jiang Ai,
I'll leave the memorials to you for now.

The bleeding won't stop.

The blood is dark.

- Quick!
- The arrow is poisoned.

Huh? What are we to do now?

It won't stop.

Marshal Duan is still unconscious.

Quick!

Move!

Over here.

The water is here.

Bring more water.

Go fetch more water.

Yes, sir.

Hurry!

The water is here.

- Duan Xu.
- The bleeding won't stop.

Everyone, step outside first.

This...

- Let's go.
- Go.

What should we do now?

- Go.
- Let's go.

How do we cure this poison?

I've never seen this poison.

Duan Xu.

Duan Shun Xi.

Foxy.

What happened to Duan Xu?

We were ambushed by Chong forces.

Xu and 5,000 riders
were trapped for three days.

Trapped for three days?

Yes.

Has he gone mute?

He was trapped and never once called for me.

To help the army break free,

Xu led a squad to draw off the enemy.

But an assassin of the All-Knowing shot him.

The physician said he could treat the wound.

But... But...

The arrow was poisoned.

The physician said...

the poison is spreading too fast.

If there is no antidote by tomorrow,

it will seep into Xu's bones.

Then no cure will save him.

Who hurt him?

All I know is,
it was the All-Knowing's assassin.

I don't know who it was.

I understand.

Take care of him.

By tomorrow, I'll bring back the antidote.

You made the poison on the arrow
that struck Duan Xu.

Give me the antidote.

Your Grace, you came in person.

You truly care for Duan Xu.

I've heard that you act in the Mortal World
with fairness.

You always trade.

What do you want?

The Spirits Lantern.

You know Yan Ke.

I didn't expect
the High Priest of North Chong

to end up like the father he despised,

and turn to an evil spirit.

I only wish for North Chong's peace.

I will bear every sin
and every punishment alone.

Duan Xu borrowed your unmatched power.

He must die.

Or, you must lose your power.

Do you think Duan Xu has come this far
because I helped him?

Your Grace,

I made the poison.

Only I know the antidote.

You may do as you please.

You may report my dealings
with the evil spirit to the Royal Court.

I will take my life at once.

Without the Spirits Lantern,

I won't give you the antidote.

I may not be a match for you,

but you can't cut open my mind.

Lu Da, you know nothing of w*r,

so you should never be part of it.

Nor are you fit to be a Priest.

Trying to use Cangshen's ways
to control all under heaven

was foolish from the start.

In this life of yours,

you were never meant for the times,

and will achieve nothing.

As for me, I do share some bond with Duan Xu,

but why would I ever give you
the Spirits Lantern for him?

That thought of yours is too naive.

You have only one day.

If there's no antidote by tomorrow,
he will die.

Everyone dies eventually.

Whether today or tomorrow,

what difference does it make?

Si Mu.

Si Mu.

Si Mu.

Si Mu.

Si Mu.

- Si Mu.
- He's calling for me.

Now, he finally calls my name.

[Tomb of He Yi Cheng and Si Wei]
It's been a long time since I came.

Father,

I'll soon avenge you.

I truly don't understand

why Yan Ke wants the Spirits Lantern

and to become the Sovereign.

What is a Sovereign?

Upon the throne, there is only sacrifice.

But none of those evil spirits vying for it

truly understands.

It's just a sacrifice.

So what if I lose Duan Xu too?

He is only one small part
of all the sacrifices.

Life and death go in cycles.

In this world,

there will be many people like him.

It's just that...

I may have to wait centuries
to meet the next spell bearer.

It's only a few hundred years.

I can wait that long.

The weather is turning cold.

Wake up.

The dream is already over.

I like how you worry about me.

But he is always warm.

I set up a tomb for you here.

But in this world, you are no longer here.

I will never find you again.

It's like no one can hear
the words I'm saying now.

This is what parting...

truly means.

Duan Xu is no different.

If Duan Xu dies,

in this world, there will be no more Duan Xu.

When I had the sense of taste,
I drank this wine.

It's fine wine.

Even without the Spirits Lantern,
I can still win.

But you must be disappointed in me.

Si Mu.

You were trapped for three days.

- I just...
- A full three days.

Why didn't you ask me for help?

Victory and loss are common in w*r.

It was not my first time in grave danger.

If I had to call you every time,
you'd be worn out.

Besides, even if you came,

you could only save me alone,

at most with Chen Ying.

As the Marshal,

I could not leave my men behind.

Why?

What did I say wrong?

You said nothing wrong.

Think about it.

You never called for me
when you needed me most.

It hurts.

I'm still badly wounded.

I've pressed on your wound this long,
and only now you feel pain.

When did your senses begin to deteriorate?

A little over five years ago.

Before Yan Ke's rebellion?

Because you gave me your five senses...

right?

Why didn't you tell me?

Mortals are so fragile.

My five senses were keener than most.

Dulling a little changed nothing.

What sensation do you still desire?

I can exchange it with you now.

No need.

What is not truly mine

will never be mine.

Let us end things here,

Duan Xu.

What did you say?

Listen.

Let us end things here.

Si Mu!

Xu, you're awake.

Xu.

Xu, what's wrong?

- Xu.
- Si Mu!

- Xu.
- Si Mu!

Si Mu!

Xu, what's wrong?

Xu.

Xu, tell me, where are you hurting?

She's taken back the world...

she gave me.

I'll never find her again.

Xu, what are you saying?

Xu, you...

Xu.

Xu.

Xu, what's wrong?

Xu, wake up.

Xu.

Xu.