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Opening Song: Heart of the Sword By Zhang Jie
Episode 1
In far and remote antiquity,
the God of Fire Zhurong made a zither
and had Goddess Nuwa bestow it with a soul
It was named Taizi Changqin
and was treated like a son
Taizi Changqin was quiet and gentle
He loved to play music at Yaoshan
and thereafter, befriended the water serpent Qianyu
Qianyu made a promise to Changqin
The day when he became a dragon of supreme power,
he would take Changqin for a ride by his horn
to see the world
However, Changqin was summoned back to the celestial realm by Zhurong before the promised was fulfilled
Several hundred of years later, Qianyu committed a serious offence and fled to Mount Buzhou
The celestial ordered Taizi Changqin to arrest him
Recognizing his old friend, Changqin let him escape
which turned out to be a big mistake
The heavenly pillar of Mount Buzhou collapsed whereas the world was almost obliterated
Both Qianyu and Changqin received heavenly punishment
Changqin was dismissed and banished to the mortal world
The immortal spirit of Changqin, missing his friend,
lingered at Yaoshan
and was eventually caught by the swordsmiths of the mortal world
Making use of Changqin's spirit, the swordsmiths gathered hundred thousands of grievances from the three worlds...
into the making of the Sword of Burning Solitude
Changqin was reluctant to stay in the sword
Half of him broke free and escaped from Mount Zhonghuang
Since the birth of the Sword of Burning Solitude, it has apocalyptic powers
and the ability to feed on the mind of its holder, thus, casting them into endless killings
For fear of the sword's destructive power,
Nuwa sealed it in the Cave of Ice of Wu Meng Valley
and had it safeguarded by a tribe for generations
The time passes like flowing water without turning back...
Granny...
The seal Goddess Nuwa set is about to expire
Not only it won't be able to hold the Sword of Burning Solitude
It will also terminate the enchantment protecting Wu Meng Valley
If the emissary is not here soon,
I will have to seek help from Reverend Ziyin of Mount Kunlun
Xiuning, please wait for one more day
I will send Feng Guangmo there as soon as possible
Yunxi!
Didn't I tell you not to enter this place?
Mother, I was wrong. Please don't hit me.
Yunxi! Come and play with us!
Not today!
Slow down, Yunxi! Be careful!
Alright! Got it!
Everything I do is wrong!
I went in because I'm worried about mother!
Save your energy
You won't be able to get in
A fox?
What's wrong with you?
You can talk?
There's a hole here
Yunxi
Never step out from the enchantment surrounding the village
Mother said I was to never go out
I'll be scolded again when I return
Let me take a look first
Don't run.
Don't run!
Don't run. Wait for me.
Grandpa Tree, wake up!Someone is chasing me!
Don't go!
I made this Youdu magical stone. Do you like it?
Yes, I like it.But when are you coming back?
After I'm done with my business.
This bracelet contains my magical power
When you sense my presence, it will glow
I finally have the chance to go see the outside world.
Aren't you happy for me?
Is the outside world that interesting?
The outside world is different from here.
I'll take you to see it after I'm done with my business.
Really?
Yes, really.
Grandma...
she won't let me go with you.
Stop there!
Don't mind me! Run!
Beast!
Get lost!
Feng Guangmo of Youdu greets Lady Xiuning
Granny said you set out a month ago
You're late for three days
Did anything happen on your way?
It's my first time to the mortal world. I didn't know the way and took a detour
Doesn't Youdu have path-finding enchantments?
How could you have taken a detour?
It's good that you are here
Xiuning, the emissary came from afar
Let him take a night's rest before we continue with the sealing ritual tomorrow
Sanshui, lead the emissary to get some rest
Yes. This way please
How could Youdu sent us such an improper young lad?
He must be having fun somewhere else on his way
This young lad just stepped out from Youdu
It's natural to be attracted to the bustling mortal world
There must not be any mistakes with the seal of the sword
We'll have to find another more prudent person to help out
Who's on your mind?
Do you still remember swordsmaster who visited to Wu Meng Valley when Yunxi was born?
You mean Reverand Ziyin from Tianyong City?
Big brother, where are you from?
From the east. My family is sick
I need to go over this mountain to seek medical help
But I lost my way
Do you know how to get over?
You can't cross here
You have to bypass the valley
Looks like I make more mistakes when I'm in a hurry
It's getting late
Little kid
Can you do me a favour? Let me stay for a night at your house
I'm sorry. My mother forbids anyone to enter our village
I will mind my manners and call on her
It's not about that, big brother
Our village is really out of bounds
especially in these two days
You said your village is out of bounds in these two days
Can I visit you in the village in the future?
No
Big brother, our village is normally out of bounds
Once my mother strengthens the enchantment, it will be harder to get in
Let's go
Big brother, you walk down this path and you're out of the valley
Alright
Oh right!
These are some firecrackers I made from nitre
I used it to drive away beasts when I travel
For you
You won't have to worry bumping into a bear next time then
Thanks, big brother!
Big brother, will you still come here in the future?
I'll pay you a visit once I've settled my business, alright?
Alright
I'm off
Bye, big brother!
Let me go!
The necklace of a shaman
You must be Lady Xiuning's son
I got a name. My name's Han Yunxi
Not "Lady Xiuning's son"
Aren't the villagers forbidden from going out of Wu Meng Valley?
You really got the guts
Aren't you afraid of a lecture from your mother?
Nope. Nothing has ever happened to our enchantment for centuries
What could have happened to go out just once?
Who are you?
You're not one of us yet you can get in
I know! You're from Youdu!
From Youdu?
I got a name too. My name's Feng Guangmo
Brother Feng, can you not tell my mother I was out of the valley?
Sure, but...
you'll have to drink and have a chat with me
My mother won't allow
I won't tell your mother
Why? You don't want to or you're afraid?
Of course I'm not afraid!
Is Youdu fun?
Not as fun as the mortal world
If you walk for ten days and nights from here,
you'll see fairs and markets, as well as rivers and ships
The day is a blaze of colours and the night is a blaze of lights
Everywhere is bustling with noise and excitement
People playing the drums and gongs, drinking and gambling
People listen to music or perform
To think that it's so exciting out there
If only I can go out
Once you're done with the ritual, can you persuade my mother and take me out with you?
When that day comes,
I'll have to return to Youdu
So you're also kept at home all the time too
Looks like we're in the same boat
Here
We're out of time. It must be sealed now
Once we start, we can't stop halfway
Are you sure you can do it?
Lady Xiuning, I'm the Youdu's sorcerer
I'll certainly do my best
Alright then. I shall start now
Guangmo! Guangmo!
Xiuning!
What happened?
Grandpa Qiu!
Bad news, Grandpa Qiu! Our enchantment's broken!
The intruders have barged in!
Xiuning, both of you continue with the ritual. Do not lose concentration
I'll hold them off the entrance with our clansmen
Grandpa!
Don't come over! Run!
Yunxi!
Grandpa!
Let go of me!
You bad person!
-Yunxi! -Let me go, you bad guy!
Let go of me, you bad guy!
Let me go!
Han Xiuning! Your clansmen are all dead!
Lift the seal and hand over the Sword of Burning Solitude if you know what's good for you!
or else, I'll kill your son.
Let him go.
Yunxi! Yunxi!
Kill them!
My clan has been safeguarding the sword for generations
I must not let them seize the Sword of Burning Solitude
I'm sorry, Yunxi
I could only transfer the sword's tyrannical aura into your body
Hopefully you could also be saved with the power of the sword
Granny! Granny!
Qingxue
Granny! Granny!
What's wrong?
Granny, I had a nightmare
I dreamed that brother's about to die, granny. What shall I do?
Brother...brother's going to be killed by a group of bad guys, granny!
Don't be afraid
It was just a dream
No, Granny! It feels real!
Go and save brother now, granny! Or it will be too late!
Qingxue, the seal of the Sword of Burning Solitude is breaking up right now
Guangmo is not in Youdu so there's no one to attend to it
Granny can't leave right now
Be good and go back
Granny will send someone to Wu Meng Valley to check out the situation
Can you let me go along too?
No. You're too young
Please, granny! Let me tag along!
I'm really worried about Brother!
Enough!
Qingxue, you're our future guardian
Youdu should be your top priority
Be good and go back
Go now!
Nothing must happen to you, brother
Brother once said you can get out of here by following this map.
Hang on, Yunxi! We're reaching Youdu!
Yunxi
Yunxi! Yunxi...
I'm finally out
That's evil aura from a demonic sword
How did he get such a wound?
You're from Youdu
Qingxue!
That child was hurt by the Sword of Burning Solitude's aura. His condition is unstable so he must be treated immediately
or his life will be in danger.
The Sword of Burning Solitude is an ancient demonic sword
Now that Nuwa's seal is gone,
the sword's evil aura is released
Sooner or later, it will devour the child's mind
and manipulate his body
He will bring harm to the world with this very sword
At such a pressing circumstance,
I could only muster the strength of Youdu
to reseal the Sword of Burning Solitude
Please hand over the sword to us
May I ask if there will be any impact on Yunxi...
...in the process?
To be honest,
the sword and Han Yunxi have become one
During the process, I'm afraid...
That child is only ten years old
His whole family are dead because of the Sword of Burning Solitude
If we don't seal the Sword of Burning Solitude,
there will be more innocent lives sacrificed in the time to come
Reverend, you should understand its consequences
The people of Wu Meng Valley have sacrificed themselves for the sword
Only this innocent child is still alive
Besides, the sword may be powerful
but it won't be able to bring harm to the world...
in the body of a ten-year-old.
You can seal the Sword of Burning Solitude
But you must keep his life as well
If you can't do that, pardon me for not handing over the sword
You don't care even if more lives will be lost because of the sword?
A single life and millions of lives are the same to me
That child has the rights to survive
and the rights to live on
No one can decide on his life on his behalf
You!
Since you're so persistant,
I ask that you stay in Youdu for the moment
The Elders and I will try to find the best solution
Please have faith in me and hand over the sword
so that I could figure out a plan
Han Yunxi
Qingxue. What is this place?
This place is Tianhe.
It comes from the mortal world, flows underground
...and into the boundless sea
What is that place?
That's Gaoli.
I'm... I'm really scared Brother will appear there.
Your brother?
Yeah.
My brother went to Wu Meng Ling Gu.
He's big, tall,
loves to smile, and has long hair.
Have you seen him before?
No.
No...
Then, do you still remember the events at Wu Meng Valley?
Wu Meng Valley?
I think I slept for really long time.
When I woke up, I met Reverend Ziyin.
Afterwards, I met you.
Qingxue
How did you heal me?
Your powers lessened a lot of the pain on my body.
Our race inherited Nuwa's abilities.
We have our own unique magical powers
that can suppress the Sword of Burning Solitude's aura inside of you
What is the Sword of Burning Solitude's aura?
It's... It's...
It's a very very bad thing!
Because of this aura
big brother left
Qingxue. If you're this amazing,
your brother must be even more amazing!
He'll definitely be alright.
Don't worry.
What are you doing with this piece of mud?
You'll find out later.
Done.
Is that me?
Yes. It's for you.
Did I make it too ugly?
Then forget it.
No, no, no. I really like it.
Really? Do you really like it?
Qingxue
Elder
Han Yunxi
Elder
Follow me
Qingxue
Granny has yet to punish you for secretly escaping.
Quickly return and reflect.
You're not allowed to come out and play.
Yunxi. You have to be okay.
Child
The Sword of Burning Solitude's aura has weakened you.
In a moment,
Granny and Elder will help you release the aura.
Don't be afraid.
After the aura is released, will I no longer be in pain?
The spirit of the Sword of Burning Solitude
All of you Nuwa's clan had me confined for thousands of years!
Today, I've come to kill you!
Hang on and drive it back!
Hesitate no more, Granny!
This child has no chance of living.
Stop quickly!
This child is being devoured by the sword.
Stop quickly!
Surprisingly, you can't preserve your credibility as Youdu people.
Ziyin. The Sword of Burning Solitude has regained consciousness.
It's more powerful than we imagined.
Eventually, Han Yunxi will be devoured by the sword.
You can't take him away!
I brought Yunxi here to save his life.
Since you cannot keep him alive, I'll find another way myself.
Farewell
You can't leave!
We can't allow the Sword of Burning Solitude to leave Youdu!
Reverend! Reverend!
This way
Reverend. You can escape through here.
Thank you.
Yunxi! Goodbye!
You have to stay alive!
I'll come look for you!
You're awake.
Who are you?
I'm Lingyue, Reverend Ziyin's disciple.
Reverend...Ziyin...?
He's the person who saved you and brought you here.
You been unconscious for 7 days and nights.
7 days and nights?
7 days and nights...
7 days–
You haven't recovered! Don't run off!
What is this place?
Kunlun Mountain. Heavenly Walled City.
This child was cursed by the Sword of Burning Solitude since birth
And now, the sword made him an orphan.
His mother and I were friends.
Unargumentably, I must protect his life.
Master. You've succeeded.
Take him over there to rest.
Yes Teacher.
Thank you Reverend.
No need for thanks.
Reverend Ziyin
We've sealed his inner body
but we cannot suppress the Sword of Burning Solitude's aura in his body.
Eventually, this aura will influence his development.
In the future, as the child matures
this seal will gradually weaken.
He can't endure the aftermath.
Even if it's only a glimmer of hope,
I still want to try.
This child is truly pitiful.
Ziyin
I know you're ingrained with compassion,
but this child will be an instrument.
Even if we don't return him to Youdu, he still can't stay in our Heavenly Walled City.
This child no longer has relatives
or a home
His bones aren't in bad shape.
I think we should accept him into our sect
I was badly injured in Youdu
Very soon, I'll have to retreat to recuperate
I can't take him as my student
If you can't take him in, you'll have to take him away from the Sword of Burning Solitude
Or else, the evil spirit of the sword will certainly harm him
It won't be good to the child's future as well
Granny
We must send someone to Tianyong City to get the sword back
Or else the sword will bring harm to the mortal world
How are we supposed to face Goddess Nuwa by then?
All of us, the Elders are injured
How to get it back?
Besides the fact that Ziyin is a grand swordmaster,
with the huge number of disciples in Tianyong City,
I'm afraid we can't even go beyond the entrance of the mountain
Don't tell me...
Don't tell me we let Ziyin do as he wishes?
This, this...
Ziyin actually found a way to seal the Sword of Burning Solitude
That's great!
Yunxi could be saved!
Yunxi
I'll leave you in the care of the villagers
Hopefully you can grow up well
I'll leave this child in your hands
Thank you
Do not worry, Reverend
We will certainly take good care of this child
Reverend Ziyin!
Wasn't he sent down the mountain?
Why is he back again?
He can't be too far away from the Sword of Burning Solitude
or his life will be at risk
He knew that I was going to send him away
but he was worried that I might be in a tight spot
So he held back without a word of complaint
Such perseverance...
How could I abandon him?
Are you going to take him in then?
Did I cause you trouble again?
No. It was me being thoughtless
Today onwards, you shall stay in Tianyong City
Aren't you going to send me away?
If you're willing to become my student,
this place will be your home
Teacher doesn't take in students easily
Aren't you going to kowtow to teacher?
My respect to teacher
When I first saw you,
you were still a baby
It was at the time, the growing season of Tusu grass
The Tusu grass spread out all over the south border
You're reborn as my new disciple now
From now on,
you're Baili Tusu
Baili...Tusu?
Your surname's Baili
while your name means "to exterminate evil forces and to awaken one's soul"
It's my hope that you won't be controlled by the evil force of the Sword of Burning Solitude
From now on,
forget about thinking or mentioning your past
All you need to bear in mind is...
you're Baili Tusu
Tusu got it
The Cosmic Orbit corresponds with a human's acupoints
Those who cultivate immortality practice circulation of Qi throughout the body
The heart connects with Qi
The Qi connects with sword
Teacher, what is Tusu's constellation form?
It's Chongming bird, an ancient mythical creature
To think that Tusu has such an attribute...
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