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[Episode 8]
What's your name?
Shuofeng He Ye.
Shuofeng?
You spoke of Shuofeng Da and Longge Dan Zhu.
Who were they to you?
They were my father... and mother.
Brother, I really don't know how to console you.
But as long as you need me, I'll be there.
How did they die?
It was all because of me.
I brought back someone with a secret.
This secret got everyone in my clan killed.
Muyun Sheng's mother...
Not only is she one of the Charmers--
Cut off this man's tongue!
Throw him out!
We've never met this man!
But there's a greater secret in the Muru family!
I'll kill you!
Why have I lost my parents?
Why have I lost my people?
Why have I lost my freedom?
Could it be...
Is it just because someone I don't know who lives far away
refuses to recognize his son?
He refuses to recognize his son?
That reminds me of a story as well.
In the suburbs of Tian Qi City, there was an orphan.
In order to survive, he begged for food.
He swindled some people.
Each morning he woke up, he'd think about who might beat him up
and how he could strike back.
He was 12 years old when he slept on a bed for the first time.
He had enraged a gang of bandits
and over 10 people beat him up for a couple of hours.
Fortunately, he was rescued by his mentor.
He slept for a month in Doctor Zhu's home in the western part of the city.
It's said that the first thing he did when he woke up
was laugh non-stop while hugging a pillow.
Later on, this child was finally taken home by his father.
However, on the first day they met...
his father wanted him dead.
My birth...
It was a mistake?
Yes.
It was a mistake.
Why?
It's because all the adults believe that once this child was born
he would fight over something with another child.
What is that thing?
The world.
So... you are that child?
The Muru family's secret?
Muru Han Jiang, my brother.
Do you know who killed my parents and our entire clan?
They...
They are the greatest fear of everyone in Han Prefecture.
They are the hurricane on the prairie of North Continent.
They...
They are your father's subordinates.
The Muru Cavalry.
My father...
He killed your father?
Why?
Because of me.
When I was born, a prophecy was told.
I was to become the future emperor.
But I'd be a terrible one.
I'd bring disaster upon everyone.
For that reason...
the Great Duan Empire became burdened by anxiety.
Han Jiang.
Your father had then thought that
you'd surely fight with me over the throne.
He was probably really worried that you'd take the throne from me, so...
But you have now become friends.
The secret that they once tried so hard to cover up...
It's now no longer a secret.
Princes like you are playing some game?
Yet my parents were bled dry! Who are you to do so?
I thought that after I escaped from the palace...
I thought that by being with you both, I could escape my ill fate.
I thought that a new life was right before me.
I actually... can't run away from it.
This is the first time I've had friends.
This is the first time I've felt needed.
But who knew...
since I was born...
you've had to suffer because of me.
I...
Where are you going?
I'm going to seek an answer.
For my sake...
and for yours as well.
If there's some force in this world
that can make us hurt one another from birth...
I will definitely seek it out.
And I will destroy it.
My brother...
We...
I bid you farewell.
So long.
The next time we meet...
we'll be enemies.
Han Jiang!
Where are you?
Did you get Wu Ru Yi to bring me a note?
Han Jiang!
What is the matter?
Don't scare me!
Han Jiang, is that you?
Yes.
What are you doing?
Well done.
Convey my orders.
Search the mountain!
Yes!
Leave without me.
Can you take them down?
Even if I can't, I'll last longer than you.
Leave them to me.
I owe you a favor.
What is that?
It's Tian Luo's snare wire.
Who is that?
Don't you know?
We thought that the Tian Luo Assassins were known all across Novoland.
It seems that we've been gone from the Great Duan Empire for too long.
Even someone your age no longer knows us.
Keep the snare wire safe.
Those of the Wise who could still make snare wires are too old now.
There are very few snare wires left.
After you've become the Iron Wielder and wiped out Tian Qi City
you'll have to return it to me.
Why would you lend it to me?
It's because you've saved me.
I was joking.
It's because you're of use to me.
What use am I to you?
There's a blood feud between you and Muyun Sheng.
My master also has one with
You'll come in handy when my master seeks revenge.
But judging by Muyun Sheng's age, how could he have offended your master?
How has Muyun Sheng offended your parents?
Affairs of the world were predestined before you were even born.
You were right about one matter.
Whatever happens, you have to fight for survival.
Young one, I bid you farewell.
When you get to Tian Tuo Strait, look for a boat named Duke Heng.
Shi Mu...
It's the Emperor Sword.
It means to gaze at the crossroads of life.
If I were to make a choice...
You will kill me?
To give the order...
to kill.
I've made a decision.
Don't touch the sword!
Where have you been all night?
You're just pretending to care.
You still regard me as a jinx?
I asked you a question.
Your Majesty.
I was sleeping under a tree last night.
You were sleeping?
Every soldier was looking for you all night and you were sleeping?
Not exactly.
I have many questions on my mind.
I couldn't find the answers to them, so I sat under a tree
and listened to the plants chatting away with the animals to kill time.
Trees are calm.
Flowers and plants are more lively.
Insects and animals are more annoying with their constant chatter.
But it's also quite interesting to hear them bicker.
I was too caught up in listening to them.
What is this nonsense?
I could hear them since I was a child.
Father, don't you know that?
Right.
Your Majesty hasn't seen me in years.
- You surely wouldn't know. - You--
Your Majesty, you want to call me abnormal?
I'm afraid Your Majesty also finds my mother abnormal.
You took the world with the help of a different kind like my mother!
Now that you own the world, you won't acknowledge me?
What kind of father are you?
Let go of me.
How dare you?
The prophecy says that I can't draw a sword?
What will happen if I do?
I have never made use of your mother.
Liar!
Meet me tonight.
I'll take you somewhere.
- Guards! - Present!
Take the prince away.
Yes!
What is this?
This sword...
The Moon Soul Gobbler.
It's the ancient talisman of the March Moon Sect.
It's worthy of this emperor.
Muyun Qin is a good emperor.
I respect him.
What are you going to do?
Master Nanku, thank you.
Your Majesty, Prince Sheng is here.
This is the place...
where I met your mother for the first time.
Novoland's sun, moon, and stars...
they go two by two.
One bright, and the other dark.
If the sun symbolizes growth...
its dark side is the Guxuan Star that symbolizes death.
If the bright moon symbolizes love...
then the dark moon...
it symbolizes hatred.
I've been thinking...
Why can't there just be the good side to everything in this world?
In the past few days, I've listened to a few stories.
I've also met three people.
The first person...
The sword in his hands was stained with the blood of his beloved.
He's a heartless man.
Sheng...
The second person...
He made use of the woman he loved.
He used her to usurp the throne from his own brother.
He's a despicable man.
- I'm not! - The third person...
In order to cover up his own fear
he allowed his subordinates to kill the innocent!
- He's an evil man. - Shut up!
What is it, Father?
Was I wrong?
Heartless...
I am.
The Lord of Wan was indeed the crown prince then.
But he was abolished.
It wasn't because your mother used her powers on him.
My father didn't like his temperament.
He was keen on abolishing the crown prince.
He had his soup drugged to make him lose his mind.
I...
I didn't tell him the truth.
This older brother of mine has always been a proud man.
He thinks that he's our father's favorite son.
I...
I'd rather be misunderstood by him...
than have him... lose his pride.
Your Majesty actually still cares for your siblings?
Having grown up in the palace, I was once a cold-hearted man.
That was until I met your mother.
Back then...
I was in my early twenties.
My brother and I were chasing after a deer.
Your mother...
She was standing right here, among the flowers.
She was watching me quietly.
At that moment...
nothing mattered to me anymore.
That deer...
My brother could go after it.
This world...
he could have it as well.
I...
All I wanted was her.
Stop right there!
Han Jiang.
You ran away convicted.
You abducted His Highness.
You've sinned greatly!
You have no right to convict me of my actions.
Is that so?
You killed the innocent in the name of justice.
You're the one who sinned.
What would you deem right or wrong?
The order of this world has been decided.
Follow the order and that is right.
To go against it is wrong.
In order to conceal a secret, innocent lives were taken.
Is that right or wrong?
It depends on which matters more. The secret, or the lives of the innocent.
What if this secret only hints at the future ruler of this world?
It then is the most important matter!
The world will always be the same.
The people are always the people.
The ruler of this world is but one man!
Who are you to say that a man's life means more than everyone else?
Shut up!
These are all words of treason!
How have I committed treason?
The prophecy... was right after all.
I will call your name one last time.
Muru Han Jiang!
Promise me.
Why?
Take my surname and abide by the rules of our family.
How pathetic.
You insist on making an excuse for your unreasonable actions.
Muru Shuo.
I had thought that you were a respectable hero.
Who knew that you're nothing more than a coward living a lie?
What you really care about isn't the order of the world!
It's just your power and authority!
Nonsense!
Sheng.
I wouldn't see you because I was frightened.
Because I'm a Charmer?
- You despise me? - No.
What truly frightens me is...
you refusing to acknowledge me as your father.
It's because I care for the lives of my people
that I have to stop you from becoming an emperor.
It's also because I care for you.
If calamity really falls upon us...
will you still get to survive?
Even if you did, would you be able to live with yourself
after witnessing the many deaths of our people?
Father...
Who is it?
Muru Shuo!
Where is Muru Shuo?
Without Muru Shuo, you are but an emperor who can't do anything.
That might not be so.
If I kill you with magical powers...
it will be disrespectful.
Therefore, I've summoned the Moon Soul Gobbler.
This sword has sealed the souls of many deceased emperors of Novoland.
It is the most suitable weapon to take your life.
Draw your sword.
Your Majesty.
Sheng, obey my command.
No matter what happens, you have to stay hidden.
- Father-- - Go now.
Yes, Father.
Whatever the outcome, you're not to hurt him.
Who are you to negotiate terms with me?
I am the emperor.
Sure.
I promise.
Father!
Father! Spare Han Jiang!
Muru Shuo!
If you don't kill me today, don't regret it in the future!
Rascal... Don't push me!
I, Muru Shuo, joined the army at the age of 12.
I worked my way up to the highest ranking official
from a mere foot soldier with my ability!
I understood what you do a lot earlier than you did!
Han Jiang.
If you truly are a valiant man
you'll have to prove that you're indeed stronger than I am!
No!
Here it comes.
At last...
it's coming.
Master Nanku.
Gentlemen.
- Master Nanku. - Master Nanku.
Nanku De died suddenly.
Nanku Qi was then reassigned here from Wan Prefecture.
He's more domineering than his uncle.
His Majesty hasn't been able to attend the royal court for two months.
He must have recovered if he's attending today.
We can finally be freed from putting up with that Nanku Qi.
Good morning.
Good morning, Master Xue.
Kneel!
Bow!
Rise!
Court chant!
This is...
Empress.
You're not to commit a breach of etiquette!
We respectfully ask that the empress step down from the throne!
The harem takes over the royal court. How is this appropriate?
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
His Majesty is ill.
Before an heir apparent is anointed
I shall convey His Majesty's decree.
Convey His Majesty's decree?
How is that acceptable?
How ridiculous!
This is absurd!
How absurd!
Great General Muru has matters to report?
It is of great concern that the harem acts as the regent.
We must hear His Majesty make such a decree personally.
Great General Muru doesn't trust me?
We must hear this decree from His Majesty!
Your Majesty, General Muru wants to hear you speak.
Save me...
What did you say?
- Save-- - His Majesty decreed!
He ordered you to take time off.
I did not hear him!
Stop right there!
Is Great General Muru going to rebel?
This is defiance of the royal court's regulations.
He refused to kneel before his master and defied the decree.
I ask that Your Majesty punish Great General Muru for disrespect!
Will you destroy the Muru family's 300 years of loyalty?
Your Majesty.
The Muru family pledged an oath to protect the Muyuns' sovereign.
Should any other family dare to interfere in politics
the Muru family can't act in ignorance.
I insist on hearing the decree voiced by Your Majesty!
Muru Shuo...
Muru Sheng's life...
Step down.
Great General Muru, did you hear that?
Shouldn't you obey him?
Are you really going to rebel?
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, have you been held against your will?
Muru Shuo!
Why weren't you by His Majesty's side when the incident occurred?
Could it be that you've been waiting for this day and made some arrangements?
It's been rumored that you wrote to your younger sister
about doing something during the hunting trip!
Is it not the Muyuns' sovereign that you covet?
The Muru family holds military power.
Isn't it easy to spread rumors about them?
Does it have to take that long?
It has to seem all the more real because it's too easy.
Thankfully, Your Highness had carefully described
your wife's usual tone in her letters.
Muru Shuo plotted to assassinate His Majesty during the hunting trip.
He wrote to inform my wife in advance to stay away from the trip.
Unfortunately, I happened to stumble upon this letter.
I place righteousness before family.
If the other arch princes still refrain from sending troops
to take down the Muru family, that wouldn't make sense.
His Majesty is ill and has no control over you.
You hold military power!
You might as well rise in mutiny!
Great General, I ask of you to leave me and His Majesty
a roof over our heads and food to sustain us.
Your Majesty!
Do you believe in such a rumor as well?
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