♫ Since the astronomical phenomena are too hard-to-read, we do not need to read them ♫
♫ Since our blood vessels are connected together, we do not need to augur ♫
♫ There are about 3000 ways and we do not talk about life, death and bad fates ♫
♫ Instead of waiting to make clear what is right and what is wrong, ♫
♫ You might as well show off a section of the scriptures ♫
♫ Unfortunately I can see ♫
♫ through all the movements of the stars. One more scripture to go ♫
♫ We should pursue the long rivers of lives ♫
♫ We should fear nothing as long as we still have our little humbleness ♫
♫ The more unpredictable the outcome, the more we must talk about the changes ♫
♫ The dark clouds return, bringing trials and tribulations ♫
♫ With righteousness, the sun will shine through the rain ♫
♫ Lives depend on being pleasant, that's how the heart attacks its demons ♫
♫ With justice and wisdom, the truth will be revealed ♫
♫ It's hard to admit fault in the rivers and lakes, for who knows what to say? ♫
♫ We've acted stubborn and tasted freedom too ♫
♫ Moving against the will of heaven and earth, one legend at a time ♫
♫ In life and in death, ♫
♫ the way of the world ♫
♫ is not a legend ♫
[Fighter of the Destiny]
[Episode 1]
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[ Young Chen Changsheng ]
Central mainland: The Human, Beast, and Demon clans coexist
Humans and Beasts were kind and noble and lived in peace.
Demons were vicious, and had used vain attempts to rule over the three clans.
In the initial year of Taiyuan, the Demon clan attacked.
[ Emperor of Dazhou, Taizong ] Tai Zong and the Beasts united against the enemy.
Vigorous battles continued for decades.
However, the peace did not last long due to Tai Zong's sudden death.
The Demon Clan took advantage of the opportunity;
but at the time, the Human Clan only had
[ Empress of Dazhou, Divine Empress Tianhai ] Queen Tianhai to rely on.
What's there to be nervous about?
There is still me.
Advance!
Release!
Your defenses are all weak compared to the Astrolabe array Zhou Dufu created.
Who dares to trespass on sacred ground?
[ Military Adviser of the Demon Tribe, Black Robes ] Without Tai Zong's bloodline sacrifice,
you will only be able to expand 10-20 percent of the formation's power.
How about I destroy the formation for you to avoid the loss of your last bloodline?
Destroy the palace. Destroy Shen Du.
[ Head Royal Attendant ]
Your Majesty, the prince is the last bloodline of you and Emperor Tai Zong.
But only the prince's blood has the power to activate the astrolabe formation
and let it reach it's highest power.
Reversing defeat, save the world.
It's his destiny.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty...
Now that the Demon Clan invades and the Emperor has passed away
and the prince's whereabouts are unknown,
the best thing to do now is to choose a person of virtue
and make King Xiang as the new Emperor.
Your subordinate respectfully agrees. Please elect King Xiang as the new Emperor.
Your subordinates respectfully agree. Please elect King Xiang as the new Emperor.
When the Demon Clan and the Frost Dragon attacked,
where were you guys at? Where was King Xiang at?
Whom that gains aspiration of the people, can rule the world.
Bring peace to the kingdom is the will of the people.
As long as one can support the ruler of the country,
even though I, TianHai YouXue, am a woman,
why can I not proclaim myself as Empress?
The Queen is right.
For the people and the world,
I welcome the divine Queen as the new Empress.
A woman has never proclaimed herself as Empress before. It will make a mess.
Guo Jiao Academy swears to disagree.
Your Majesty...
The Black Robes were able to bypass the tight guards
and attack the palace; there must be a spy.
Guo Jian Academy's Principal, Shang Xing Zhou,
suddenly disappeared without reason. He must have been the spy for the Black Robes.
Send my message.
Arrest Shang Xing Zhou and investigate Guo Jian Academy.
Your Majesty!
You must not fall for the demon's trickery.
Today, if I can't stop the dragon
or the Black Robes, Shen Du City will be destroyed.
My child is still missing.
I will definitely find you.
This book is more interesting than the Zhu Quan log and the Qing You directory,
and more or less like the Jun He biographies.
If you like, how about next time I read to you about the Jian Ye family?
[ Young Yuren ] Yu Ren, today I read the Great Zhou Dynasty Chronicles.
I read that the empress lost her child.
I think she's quite pitiful.
Changsheng, do you miss your family?
Look, it's a forget-me-not.
Let's go.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Hurry! Let's go!
The wind wolf is king of the forest. We can't outrun him.
Yu Ren, how about we try talking it out?
Can you speak the wolf language?
No, I can't. But I know how to speak the dragon language. He might be able to speak that, too.
[ Chen Changsheng's Teacher, Daoist Ji ]
Changsheng, didn't I tell you many times
that your blood is different from others. It also has the power of the stars.
You must never allow yourself to get hurt or bleed.
Power of the stars? What's that?
- Master is saying that your blood is sick. - Hey.
That's not entirely right either. For him, it's an illness.
For someone else, it's medicine. This can heal hundreds of illnesses
and increase physical strength. If I made you into medicine,
master's strength would greatly increase!
Don't make him into medicine.
How could I bare to do such a thing?
But once you bleed, your internal system will be thrown off balance.
This will shorten your life, you know?
So you must not let anyone know this secret.
If my blood can save lives, how could I just walk away from those in need?
I know that you're kind. But in this world, there are many greedy people.
When they find out your blood is a treasure, everyone will want it. You understand?
- I will protect him! - Good child.
Changsheng, you have to pay more attention to this.
Okay, go on.
Chase!
[ Xu Yourong's Grandfather, Yu Taizai ] [ Young Xu Yourong ]
I picked a lot.
Let me see. Yeah, right. Not as much as me.
- Take a look. - That's because... - Look at mine. Look at mine. Aren't I right?
Wonderful heaven, from the earth to the sky!
Receive.
Master!
This child actually has the blood of the phoenix?
Little Rong'er is the human form of the phoenix.
She was really young when she successfully completed the purification.
But the power of her blood awoke too early. Her small body is unable to withstand it.
Three months ago, the power of her blood suddenly increased beyond control.
She needs to follow the famous Ming Jia practice so she can control the power within her.
As long as she can survive, I will plead the teachers and help her practice.
There are many famous doctors in Shen Du City. You haven't found anyone to look at her?
In Shen Du City and all the neighboring areas, I looked for all the famous doctors.
Not one had a solution.
I never expected the Demon Clan to constantly be chasing us.
Taoist, if you can save her, I'm willing to give up everything.
Don't worry. My master is the best doctor in China.
Nonsense! How have I taught you? People should be humble.
Master isn't the best. At most, I'm second best.
How about this? I'll try to prescribe her some medicine.
But I can only say...
I can only try my best, the rest will rely on Heaven's will.
Taoist! Taoist...
Your blood is different from others, it also has the power of the stars.
To you, it's an illness; but to others, it's a special medicine.
Once they take it, it can save hundreds of illnesses and increase strength. It can even save someone's life.
I... Where am I?
This is my house. My name is Chen Changsheng. What is your name?
I'm Xu Yourong.
It's not that I don't want to save her. Your granddaughter's illness has no relation with medical skills.
I dare say there is nobody in this world...
Her fever has receded. Her pulse is normal again.
Actually, I was joking with you earlier.
This is just a small illness, I could definitely cure her.
That's great! Little Rong'er you woke up. You finally woke up.
The heavens are watching over us. We met our savior.
Master!
Are you mad?
Master is worried about you! It's because I know your personality
that if you meet with the same situation you'll use your blood to save them.
Then if your life's is in danger, who will save you?
Don't I have Master and Yu Ren?
You guys would definitely save me.
Destiny doesn't follow any rules; also, Master isn't omnipotent.
Then, worst case I'll fight destiny; I just need to beat it.
Fine. If you win, maybe destiny will favor you
and let you go.
Master!
Wow, it's really pretty.
Little Taoist, what kind of flower is this?
This is echo grass. It can repeat your words.
Really? Then let me try.
- Hi. - Hi.
Wow, amazing.
Then what about this one? What is it called? It's so pretty!
This is rainbow grass.
You can touch it and it will change colors.
Really?
Weird, it seems to be scared of you.
Maybe it's because my hands can accidentally make fire.
-You can make fire? -Yep.
Wow, that's amazing. It must be so convenient for cooking.
There. And there. In front of you.
- Little Rong'er. - There's fish to eat.
This time, thank you to Taoist for taking us in and taking care of us.
This great gratitude, Xu family will definitely return some day.
Mister, no need to be so polite.
Helping people in need is what we should do.
I heard Mister needs to leave today?
Yes, we've bothered you for days. Besides, my injuries have already healed.
When Rong'er returns, it'll be time for us to go.
This is my gift to you.
Xiao Rong'er, don't cry. I will write you letters.
The next time you are sick, you should try drinking this and see if you feel any better.
Little monk, promises me that when you leave the mountain you will not forget about me.
I won't. I swear to you.
This is a wind-seeking crane, take it!
No matter how far you are, it will always bring me the letters you write.
We will be leaving now.
Let's go.
Don't mess around.
What if I mess around what can you do? Who sent you?
Who sent you?
Royal Court.
You are going to forget everything that has happened so far today.
You saw nothing, understand?
I understand.
- Repeat it. - I understand.
Before that.
I found nothing.
I saw nothing.
Good, you can leave.
I need a plan.
Reverse the Yin and the Yang!
You can leave, but you can't enter. Now we are safe.
Xiao Rong'er, after you left, Senior Yu Ren and I have both missed you.
I still read Taoist books everyday. In those books the world is wonderful.
There's a lot of things that I've never seen before.
I want to go down the mountains and see them in the future.
When that time comes, I'll find you so we'll go fishing.
I think you wouldn't burn the fish again, right?
♫ ...as your thoughts ♫
♫ grow a little clearer ♫
♫ Have you truly been pulled in by it? ♫
Little Taoist, I was sent by my grandfather to the Sacred Peak to practice Daoism.
Though everyone is very respectful, but no one plays with me.
If you come down from the mountain, you must remember to come look for me.
♫ ...slowly start to form ♫
♫ And brings together a life's worth of time ♫
♫ Let the will of the future be decided in the future ♫
♫ All the fortune of the world fills your fate ♫
♫ Our hearts nestled together feel stronger with you here ♫
♫ I no longer fear my fate being attacked ♫
♫ If we meet in the next life, and if you're no longer you ♫
♫ I will still love you ♫
Maybe, she surely has forgotten about me.
Changsheng,
let's go study.
What's wrong? Changsheng, what's wrong with you? Changsheng?!
Changsheng?! Changsheng, what's wrong with you?
Wake up!
He's awake. He's awake.
Changsheng, do you feel better?
A lot better. Thank you for your concern.
What...What is this?
Shiquan tonic bath!
I made it with 10 kinds of beast bones and 10 kinds of special flowers, 10 kinds of medicinal herbs and 10 kinds of sacred stones.
I've spent all my savings this time.
Master, would you please stop joking?
Yuren got many herbs for you. For the moment, this should be able to control the force of stars in your body.
For the moment? Which means, it will relapse?
For all these years, I've been researching about how to control the force of stars in your body.
But now, it is getting more and more powerful; a little out of control.
Here, look at it yourself.
Look, this silver line.
It reflects the force attacking your heart. According to the speed it spreads...
Perhaps, after one year you will...
Master, you mean I only have one year left to live?
No, I refuse to believe it! Changsheng is perfectly fine! Why would he die?
Master, you have a way to save him.
Master, is my illness really incurable?
It's because if it really was just an illness
we can maybe come up with something, but this isn't just a illness,
it's life.
Life.
Changsheng, don't be afraid. I will stay by your side.
Death and illness are closely related to the physique. Some people are born strong, able to live a hundred years.
Some are sick and weak and have a limited life span. This is destiny.
Destiny?
I must have the worst destiny.
Not only the worst, but horrible.
No matter how hard I calculate, it's the same. You won't live past the age of 20.
So I'll die before 20?
Bitter less, happy less.
Why should you fight against Heaven?
Master, does it mean that the destiny cannot be disobeyed?
Doesn't the books say that men conquer nature? Why can't I change my destiny?
If you want to change your destiny,
there are two ways: The first one is to cultivate yourself to the deity-hidden stage before 20 years old.
Deity-hidden stage?
In the world now, there is only the Empress, Pope,
Beast Clan's Bai Emperor, Bai Empress, and the Saintess in the South cultivating to the immortal-like stage.
But to get to the deity-hidden stage, there's still a step left.
You have never cultivated before.
You're like an armless infant now. There's not enough time.
Then how far is it from the marrow-purifying stage to the deity-hidden stage?
Oh, this is pretty far. You have to purify your marrow first, then reach for the astral-projection stage.
After that, you enter into the Erebus-insight stage,
then you enter into the star convergence stage. After, you can fend off all illnesses.
Then you'll be an immortal and travel with the wind for thousands of miles.
Up till now, nobody can be hidden from Heaven to Earth. It is so hard.
Then what's the second method?
The second method is to change your destiny.
Change my destiny?
Only Zhou Dufu had taken this path.
Since the ancient times, only this hero in this world, according to the legend, has done this!
How did he do it?
It is said that Zhou Dufu left a scroll in the Lingxu Pavilion.
Lingxu Pavilion?
Lingxu Pavillion is a forbidden place.
Unless you pass the imperial examination, held every 3 years,
win against many elite students and earn first place,
then you can earn the chance to meditate in the Lingxu Pavilion.
Once every 3 years.
It is just the year for the imperial examination, but you haven't cultivated yet.
Then Master, do I have any other choices?
Of course, that's to stay on the mountain,
I will try everything I know
to keep you alive 3 more years. Another year to live is another year more.
It's more realistic than a vain attempt to change your destiny.
Think about it.
Changsheng, don't be sad. Even if you leave,
Master and I will soon rise to Heaven as well.
Then, we'll meet again in Heaven.
I ask nothing of the next life. I simply want to live this life well.
Yu Ren, look.
Seven days as a golden cicada...
Did you know that this cicada pupa
lives underground for seven years or more.
Whey they emerge from the soil and become a cicada,
they only have 7 days left to live.
Changsheng...
Seven years for just seven days.
But the golden cicada doesn't give up.
Changsheng, what are you going to do?
Yu Ren, I've decided. I will descend the mountain.
My test is very simple. As long as you climb this cliff within three days and
climb to the top of the precipice and retrieve the sword hidden there,
I'll trust that you have the ability to go to the capital.
Oh, I forgot to mention. The path up the cliff is no different from the path down the mountain.
There will be the four seasons, with wind, frost, rain, and snow. And there will be demons, beasts, and monsters.
There will be pit after pit.
But that's nothing, really. That's how life is.
He's really stubborn. So are you.
Master, can you teach me the Xuan-Wei's rhyme.
You want to help him? Fine, you need to remember:
The sky's my home, the ground is my bed.
Five sacred mountains and rivers my bridge.
Ambitions and spirits are my clothes.
And pass in and out of space.
Master, can you repeat that slower?
No matter how I say it, you won't remember. Forget it.
Even if you can remember, he can't hear it.
I'm telling you, this rhyme is the summary of all the rhymes in the world.
It's incredible. For you to understand its meaning, 8 or 10 years won't even be enough.
Solving the maze with the rhyme,
in your dreams!
Master, can't you help Changsheng?
Aren't I helping him?
I know he won't give up and you won't either.
But forget it, I'm going back first to eat.
After 3 days, I'll wait for him to accept his fate.
Master!
I still want to eat.
For me sky is like my home, the land is like my bed.
Five sacred mountains and rivers are my bridge.
Ambition and spirits are like my clothes.
Are like my clothes?
Changsheng!
Be careful, Changsheng!
Changsheng!
The sky's my home, the ground is my bed.
Five sacred mountains and rivers are my bridge?
I understand now.
The heavenly way is the human way, and the human way is a way for myself.
Everything in the world is relative. Birth comes after death!
Master,
I won!
- Master! - Master!
Master! Master!
Master, I won!
That still doesn't count. This doesn't count as winning.
How could I test you with something so easy? Now let's be serious.
Master!
Fine you won, you won. We'll descend the mountain immediately.
You're that eager to leave me? You both don't have a conscience!
The both of you!
I need to descend the mountain, you guys have to be good.
Listen to Master and Yu Ren, ok?
- Changsheng! - Master.
This is the Purity Sword. It's sheath is called the Conceal-Brilliance.
I put everything you think you'll need, possibly need, and definitely need in there.
The most important thing in there is 10 Occult-Blood Pills. In case you get injured.
If you bleed, take one, it can hide the scent of your blood.
What's most important is that for each one you take, you'll have one less overall.
- You have to be careful. - I will.
- Descend the mountain. -Thank you, Master.
Engagement letter, hold onto it.
The engagement letter.
That's it. You can go down the mountain now.
Uh, wait! What engagement letter, Master?
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♫ Your image is engraved in my heartbeats ♫
♫ The pen marks are rippled by deep affections ♫
♫ The orbit of yearning is clearer, ♫
♫ whether or not you're being pulled by it. ♫
♫ Each experience resembles the clear lines on the palm ♫
♫ You use the warmth of your hands to take care of me ♫
♫ The love is fated to meet, it's like the stars united ♫
♫ to accompany you soaring in the galaxy ♫
♫ My mission in life is using love to choose an ending ♫
♫ until both our hairs turn grey, ♫
♫ even if I can't clearly see this beautiful love ♫
♫ The heavens determine the future. Let the future decide ♫
♫ I've collected all the fortunes to store in your fate ♫
♫ When our hearts lean on each other, you're stronger ♫
♫ and fearless of being attacked by fate ♫
♫ If we reunite, and you're no longer yourself, ♫
♫ I will still fall in love with you. ♫
♫ The love is fated to meet ♫