The Taoism Grandmaster
Episode 31
I told you it was the wrong way.
But you insisted on that.
To tell you the truth, that's a wrong way but a right one at the same time.
What does that mean?
You sure are dull. Don't you remember what...
- Over there! - Oh my goddess!
Don't disturb them.
Let's go.
Now I see.
This is a wrong way but a right one at the same time.
Over shoes, over boots.
Let's head that way.
Where's Liuli?
Maybe she's waiting for us at Peacock Guest House.
She can't be.
I met her on our way here.
We separated after hearing scream of Prince of Cheshi Kingdom.
She should have arrived here by now.
Exactly.
It's been a while. Where could she be?
Let's go find her.
Yu!
Where are you?
Stop drinking!
Leave me alone!
How could I? We're brothers!
Yu! That's enough!
Stop being willful!
He just told us that he's dating that woman.
She is not qualified at all!
But you shouldn't hurt your brother's feeling even though you dislike her.
Don't you know how he treats you?
Excuse me?
He treats me?
It's not a treat.
He shouldn't spend time with that woman if he cares about me!
To be frank, I don't like Mei Kongyun either.
But it's his choice. We shouldn't hurt him.
As brothers, we should talk about it publicly.
Nothing can be solved if you keep drinking like this!
You know nothing!
You know nothing, Yu!
What are you talking about?
Tell me what I should know!
I couldn't bear to see her.
She reminds me of what happened in Ghost Valley.
What happened back there?
I'm so scared, Gong.
Every time I close my eyes, all I see are the dead ones in Ghost Valley.
Back there in Ghost Valley....
I don't want to recall it anymore!
Nor do I want to see her!
It's alright.
Tell me what happened in Ghost Valley.
So many people died because of me.
We hid in the post house to escape from General Shadow.
I was so scared.
That's why I sealed the gate of post house.
But I don't know that General Shadow was sealed inside with us.
After Mei Kongyun and I escaped, I sealed the gate again.
General Shadow killed them all.
I... I was so scared, Gong!
I didn't dare to remove the seal.
They all died in the post house because of me.
Mei Kongyun and I are the only survivors.
I do not want to see her again! I don't!
It's okay.
- It's okay. - Gong!
It's all over.
Gong!
Cry it out.
I am so scared!
Liuli!
Where are you?
We didn't find her.
How about you?
Not a sign either.
Sand?
It's sand again?
Muddling Worm!
Wake up!
Do you know it?
It's kept by Liuli.
It's my friend as well.
But it's hurt badly.
Muddling Worm, do you know where Liuli is?
It's alright.
Don't push yourself too hard.
Take a rest.
I bet Liuli encountered with the murderer.
Don't give up. Keep looking.
- Let's go. - Move out.
Watch out!
Let's go!
- What's going on?
Don't panic! Listen to me!
Listen up!
We're safe now.
The earthquake has ceased.
Go check the casualty.
Let's go.
- We should go check around. - Let's go.
According to Prime Minister Jill, earthquake occurred when my father got here.
Could this indicating the doom for three realms?
I have a bad feeling. The truth is more horrifying than what Empress Ling Yu said.
Stop wasting your energy.
You are strained by Blood Vine.
No demons could escape once strained.
Who are you?
Do you want to know the reason I didn't kill you?
Why would a fox fight with the Alliance?
Are you a traitor to the Wolf's World?
Are you from the Wolf's World too?
Are you... Are you General Sand?
General Sand?
It's being a thousand years since the last time I heard the title.
Now I'm referred to as Uncle Sand.
It's said you disappeared a thousand years ago.
Seems you're hiding in the ancient City of Loulan.
I didn't disappear.
I am fighting the Arche War here.
The Arche War?
But it's over. The Wolf's World is sealed by God Yang Jian.
Who said so?
The Arche War is not over as long as I'm alive, as long as I keep fighting.
Speak, fox. Why are you in league with the Alliance?
Wolf Queen assigned me with the task to solve the dispute between man and demons.
Really? That's too childish of her!
There is only one solution to end the dispute.
And I am practicing it.
Do you want to know about it?
Of course, I do!
Fine.
Wipe out the Immortal World.
Kill out any survivors.
With no other spice but demons left, there will be no dispute.
Wipe out the Immortal World?
Are you crazy?
Am I?
You're not the first one to say that.
Even the Abandoned Squad said so.
Soon, the Three Realms will know my name! General Sand, the greatest warrior in the Wolf's World.
What on earth do you want?
Let go of me! Release me!
I was worried about you when the earthquake occurred.
What's wrong with Yu?
He get drunk and fall asleep.
I will explain to Yu about Mei Kongyun when he wakes up.
What about me?
Are you trying to hide the truth in post house forever?
Yu told me what happened there.
Why didn't you tell me about it?
Yu doesn't want others to know about it.
But we're brothers!
Calm down, Gong!
- Does Master know about that? - No, he doesn't.
Why won't you tell her?
It's his fault that cost nine lives of competitors!
Are you asking me why?
As his brother, should you be thinking for him?
I am thinking for him! Don't wrong me!
I promised mother to look after Yu.
Han, no one questions that.
But we shouldn't spoil him any longer!
We, Han's brothers, might have bent the rules to become the Taoism Seeker.
But we should never sacrifice other alleys to survive! Never!
Otherwise, we're not qualified for being cultivators! We're not qualified for being a man!
How could Master keep on living in Immortal World if others know about this?
He won't know about this.
What if Mei Kongyun sell us out?
She's no ordinary woman!
All she thinks about is me right now.
She won't sell us out!
Are you saying that you're approaching her for keeping the secret?
Yes, that's what I was thinking at first.
That's enough!
I don't want to hear about it!
Insane!
Is there any prohibitions for us to be a Taoism Seeker?
Gong!
Why are you still awake, Princess?
I was awaken by the earthquake.
- Are you alright, Princess? - I'm fine.
It's said there is a murder in the city.
Yes. Prime Minister Jill has sent a team to investigate.
The defense is reinforced as well.
Don't worry about that.
What about the test tomorrow? Could it start as planned?
Of course.
- Alright, you may leave. - Yes, madame.
Don't worry, Muddling Worm. We will get Liuli back.
Have some food.
Time to go, Zhang Ling!
Have you rested?
I took a nap.
Let's find Liuli after the second trial.
Don't worry about her now.
Alright, let's go.
I hope it's a sweet dream this time.
One of them is missing.
Prince of Cheshi Kingdom was murdered last night.
Really? That's no news.
It's dangerous here in the city anyway.
It's also the source of the doom.
Have many secrets are there in this city?
You'll find out soon.
It's related to you as well.
I want to share with you a story before the second trial.
It is about the long hidden secret in Loulan.
A millennium ago, the Wolf's World commit massacrer to obtain control.
They fought with the Alliance.
Yet the Alliance was defeated.
Then the Immoral World sent God Yang Jian with three thousand soldiers in compassion.
They fought the Arche War.
The Wolf's World was sealed since then.
But five generals who served Wolf King I was left in this realm by accident.
They are the Abandoned Squad.
Though they are powerful, they can't beat the Alliance.
That's why they're flying low, waiting for revenge.
A member named General Sand has found a way to fight against the Immortal World.
Without backup from the Immortal World, the Realms will be controlled by the Wolf's World.
That's why General Sand is here at the desert.
He's here for a legendary tree.
It's a tree with the most beautiful blossoms.
The pollen has a unique property.
It won't harm man or demon, but Immortals will be turned to stone once contacted.
Thus, General Sand guided an Immortal that was hunting him down to the tree.
- Immortal Soldier in Stone! - Right.
That's the history of Immortal Soldier in Stone.
No wonder it looks alive!
It was turned into from an Immortal!
After seeming the function, General Sand thinks about a crazy plan.
He wants to wipe out the Immortal World by sending the tree there.
So, General Sand moved the tree underground.
It took him a millennium to build a Star Raft that could reach the Immortal World.
But a cultivator couple knew about that.
They decided to stop him.
Then they came here.
They are Zhang Dashun and Leng Cui.
I have a bad feeling about this.
My baby Ling.
Don't cry, Ling.
Don't cry.
Seems Ling is more sensitive than us.
You must be better than your father when you grow up.
Don't be like me.
The only good thing about me is my wife.
But I think you're the best.
Otherwise, I won't marry you.
You must come from the Central Plains.
I'm Jill, the Town Watch.
I guess you're not here for business.
May I know your purpose?
We're new here.
I didn't expect that I need to report to you.
That's because there are so many bandits recently.
Those you seeks nice, but it's a routine.
Town Watch, we're here for a very important affair.
I'm afraid you might be scared.
What's that?
Does earthquake strike here often?
Yes, but only recently.
It strikes more often these days, but it's not serious.
Town Watch, we're here to stop the doom.
The couple knew that it was caused by General Sand.
So, they confirmed that the source is hidden beneath the city.
They entrust their son to Jill.
Finally, they found the entrance to General Sand's nest.
The couple was among the top Immortals.
But they had a hard fight with General Sand, who is an experienced warrior.
Leng Cui!
The Divine Dragon, the Endless Time!
No! Don't use it!
Let's retreat!
Stay back, Dashun!
I have sealed the time in this nest.
Leave now! Or you will stay here forever like me!
No! I can't leave you behind!
I won't leave!
Leave! Take care of Ling!
Leave now! Before it's too late!
Find a way to remove the seal and fight General Sand!
Fine, I will be back for you!
I know you will!
I will fight with your forever in the endless time!
Thank you!
- Thank you for your help. - I'm thankful to you for looking after Ling.
The doom is not ended. I will come back.
Where's your wife?
She... She will be waiting for me right here.
That's...
So, Leng Cui and General Sand are sealed underneath.
They are fighting in the endless, fighting for the realms.
While Zhang Dashun bought his son back to the Central Plains.
Eight years later, Zhang Dashun came back as he promised.
He was here to fight General Sand and save Leng Cui.
But Zhang Dashun disappeared since then There was no sign of Leng Cui either.
That's the last time I saw Zhang Dashun.
Maybe they perished together with General Sand.
Or maybe they were defeated in the fight.
Because the scenes of murders are covered with sand.
It could be General Sand to commit the crime.
That's right, I suspect the monster I saw was a phantom of General Sand.
No! My parents must be alive. I will find them!
Maybe.
As long as you could past the two tests.
What are your tests?
I don't care about your identity or your purpose.
But now that you're here to remove my curse,
I have to torture you and let you fail, so that I could vent my hatred.
The couple is still alive.
But they won't make it much longer.
Zhang Dashun failed to save his wife.
Both of them were trapped in the nest.
Thanks to Leng Cui, the real body of General Sand is still sealed.
But his phantom escaped.
The murderer of cases in this city is committed by his phantom.
So, the second test is to find out the phantom in six hours.
Those who found it could take the third test.
What's the third test?
According to my calculation, Leng Cui's seal will expire in 5 p.m.
By that time, it's not the end of the couple, but the Immortal World.
In that chaos without any aid, the war between man and wolf will break.
There will be only one result, no survivor.
So the third test is
to kill General Sand.
General Sand is so powerful.
We can hardly beat him even if we collaborate.
Not to mention killing him.
Give up if you can't do it.
I will never give up!
Seek your doom if you insist.
I don't care whether you're here for the princess, or the fire bird.
Or is it reunion that you're after, or whatever it is.
Wealth may not hold you back.
But what about the task of killing General Sand?
Give me the name of murderer in six hours.
We've got another option, miracle.
We need to have a plan.
Let's move.
Six hours is not a long time. We won't make it if we keep waiting.
Alright, we should set off.
- Sure. - Let's go.
Come with me.
Ying.
I've got a plan. Let's find a place for discussion.
Sure.
- Gong. - We shall separate.
Meet you at Peacock Guest House in four hours.
Yu, I want to have a word with you.
An Ke, they've all moved out. Why are you still here?
Right, I should go.
An Ke, any idea to find the murderer?
I've got some clues,
Would you please send troops to hold the gate.
Besides, evacuate all the people inside after the second test.
Why is that?
If Empress Ling Yu is right, there will be a great war at that time.
- Close the gate. Notify the people to pack up. - Yes, sir!
I thought we were finding clues in the city. Where are we here at Peacock Guest House?
If Liuli is captured by phantom of General Sand,
we could find General Sand together with her.
So, it's time for our secret weapon.
How are you, Muddling Worm?
It still looks weak.
Muddling Worm, there will be a disaster here in Loulan.
Liuli would be in danger as well.
We need your help now.
But we're worried about you if you don't eat anything.
Are you alright?
It needs more rest.
Fine, I won't push you too hard.
We will find her.
Wait, it's eating!
Yes, it is!
Come on, Muddling Worm!
We could find Liuli if only you restore energy!
Exactly!
You should stay here and look after it.
I will look for clues about Liuli with Feifei.
Is that okay?
Alright. Take care!
- Let's go. - Move.
What a surprise! It was an real Immortal.
General Sand's plan was so horrifying.
It would be a catastrophe if he sent the Star Raft to the Immoral World.
What's so fun about wiping out the Immortal World?
General Sand is too stupid.
- What do you mean? - Don't you think so?
General Sand is wiping out Immortal World in order to kill men.
All that's left is the wolf.
How boring is that!
What the meaning for them to live then?
That's why I say General Sand is stupid.
That's a weird way to think.
Really? It's just my fantasy anyway.
Fine, let's head for General Sand.
What's your idea, Yun Qi?
How about separate for clues?
But I'm afraid I can't handle it on my own.
How about... I team up with Kunlun?
The city is too large to search. We should all separate.
That's reasonable. Let's do it.
Alright. Get back here four hours later.
Alright.
Take care.
Let's contact using Bright Moon Mirror.
Off we go.
Yun Qi wants to get rid of you.
So do I.
Should we punish him?
Of course! Any idea?
Let's find General Sand first, shall we?
How would we find him?
Piece of cake.
Close your hand.
Open it.
Try it.
What's this?
This is a fluffy ball made from my hair.
It's multi-functional.
We could find General Sand in no time!
Blow it genteelly.
We could find General Sand using it.
Let's go.
Follow it.
That way!
Have some food.
You must suffered a lot during the story.
Yes, we are hungry.
But shouldn't we focus on the murderer first?
Let others work on the dangerous stuff.
I will head back after this meal.
But we haven't find the Saint Armor!
It's too shameful to retreat without fighting at all.
How come?
The reason we are here is to win the Taoism Trial Competition.
Now we rank the second.
We could make it even though we lose at here.
You're a business man, Qianqiu.
Don't you find this test too risky for us?
What do you mean?
We're facing General Shadow.
Do you remember the loss we suffered when facing General Shadow?
All members of Abandoned Squad are tough.
We could beat them.
But we will suffer a lot based on our skill.
What if we're badly wounded for the upcoming trial?
Or what if we're forced out like Tian Xin and Han Budong? It's not worth of it.
But General Sand could be devastating!
How could we spare the Star Raft?
There will be competitors to stop the raft.
It's our duty to protect Taoism and kill monsters.
How could we run away like this?
It is our duty.
Once wining the competition, we will be Taoism Seekers. We will be armed with the Saint Armor.
Then, we could match the Wolf's World.
To tell you the truth, it's my lifelong wish to get rid of the Wolf's World.
We must have plan and strategy to realize that.
I'm just losing this fight tactically.
That's my plan.
Sure, you may stay here if you like.
That's...
Don't you want to have a word with me?
Yes, I do.
I'm thinking of an appropriate way to say it.
Don't bother.
Say it if you think of anything.
Fine.
You've grown up, you can't be willful like a child.
You have to learn to be a man.
Do you know what I'm talking about?
Yes, I do.
I'm sorry, Shang.
I acted too harshly last night.
I shouldn't be mad at you.
Gong criticized me as well.
I promise, it won't happen again.
That's the best way.
Actually, I regret acting like that previously.
I acted as I like because I knew you would indulge me.
I made so many troubles. I'm sorry!
Stop blaming yourself.
Correct your wrong and you'll be great.
Believe in me. I will change!
I might not understand it if it's not your talk with Gong.
Did you hear it?
It's about Mei Kongyun and you.
I only knew it yesterday that you sacrificed so much for me.
You're with Mei Kongyun for me. But I wronged you.
I'm so sorry for that.
But I still find it awkward when she's near. Please, get rid of her.
Don't you say so, Shang?
I'll think about it.
That's good.
I'll talk about what happened in Ghost Valley with Gong.
I was forced to do so anyway.
I think he will forgive me.
Alright, we will be united again, won't we?
Sure.
What a relief! I've got rid of my burden.
Let's go for clues about General Sand.
Let's pay a visit to the crime scene.
Excuse me.
Have you heard of General Sand? Or is there anything unusual?
Nothing?
Alright.
What about now? Nothing useful at all.
That's weird.
Tie Lang! Feifei!
Let's check it.
Muddling Worm has restored energy after having food.
Seems we could use our secret weapon again.
Really? It sure looks better!
You just recover. Don't fly to quick!
She's right.
Don't rush if you see any enemy.
Just lead us slowly.
Hear me?
- Let's go! - Follow up.
There you are!
Is this where he's hiding?
Of course!
It won't make mistake.
Let's tell Kunlun.
We are bound to win this test!
What's so fun about winning? I'd like to see a lost battle.
What?
But we can't get the second armor if we lose.
Kunlun will be disappointed.
Don't you remember? The best way to capture a man is to give him hope after depriving it.
Good for you!
You're making great progress.
Who are we looking for?
We agreed on punishing Yun Qi.
You are neither demon nor man.
Who are you on earth?
Not your concern.
You've got your mission. I've got mine.
Adopted father!
Ke, why are you back?
Have you passed the test?
It's still ongoing.
I'm here to get my weapon.
It might be handy at 6 p.m.
I sharpened your knife carefully.
It's extremely sharp right now.
Come here.
Thank you.
Have some water.
How long have we been living together?
You were only either years old when your parents passed away.
It's about 14 years since you moved in.
Why ask?
Empress Ling Yu asked us to find the murderer that committed crime.
She said the murderer is a phantom of the monster hidden beneath Loulan.
It's said that the phantom is the one that escaped 14 years ago.
Really?