♫ 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 11]
Changsheng, what do you think?
About what?
About the stone slates that I have found.
I imprinted the images,
but with our intelligence, it's impossible to understand what it means.
It's not plural!
First of all, the inscriptions are modified seal scripts.
It was written this way so that it could follow Heaven's and Earth's natural changes that occur throughout time.
Next, earthworms are neither male nor female.
They can't love nor can they mate.
You really understand these words?
These ancient words are all coded.
You have to use magic to awaken it to cause it to change
to be able to understand what is written.
- I see... - Oh.
So that means, we can't doing anything about it right now.
At the moment, yes.
Can you be more concentrated?
What is this?
- A map? - Yes.
I am thinking where a bridge submerged in water can be built.
I mean, are you really going to take responsibility of that dragon?
She made such a big mistake. The Empress is already lenient to not have killed her!
Yet you're thinking of saving her?
What are you doing?
I'm checking if your brain is filled with water.
Teacher!
Let me know where you want to build a bridge. I'll get Uncle Jin to build you a long one!
Hey, there's really a dragon?
Are you ignoring me?
- I've never seen one before. - Of course, there is!
Not only just a dragon, but there are dragons capable of tearing down a house!
During that time, the dragon almost tore down the entire palace.
Be careful when she's set free, she will tear you all apart!
That's why I'm telling you, someone's brain is filled with water.
- Who are you talking about? - Someone.
Who are you saying has a water-filled brain?
What's with your attitude?
All right, all right. Okay.
I'm the "someone."
But... even if she did make a mistake,
she's already been imprisoned for so many years, and learned her lesson.
Not to mention, she's only a child.
Your justice, your reasons, you care about the child's crimes, that's great.
But I don't have the time for that.
Also, unless Shendu is flooded, it doesn't matter where the bridge is built.
You're right.
A flooded Beixin Bridge,
it's originally a promise that can't be kept.
Teacher, you say you have a lot work. What are you doing, caring about a dragon?
Can't you spend more time thinking about m-
...us?
That's right. If we have the time, shouldn't we spend it on preparing for the Ivy Banquet?
All of you probably never experienced the feeling of despair.
For the Tang Family, it is always us that makes others feel despair.
Indeed, you will not understand the feeling of despair.
Day-after-day, year-after-year, with no one to talk to.
One person suffering in the darkness, alone,
waiting for a miracle to happen.
This kind of feeling,
would you understand?
I understand.
So, I have to get her out,
for as long as I'm alive.
Day-after-day, year-after-year, with no one to talk to.
One person suffering in the darkness, alone,
waiting for a miracle to happen.
This kind of feeling, would you understand?
Teacher, what exactly have you been through?
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1... 2...
3!
Who is it?
My name is Luo Luo. I'm Chen Changsheng's disciple.
Xuanyuan?
-Teacher. -Where did Luo Luo go?
I don't know. Did she go practice?
That's weird. We agreed that I would watch her sword practice.
Where did she go?
Wake up!
Let me tell you. You sent yourself here to be my food. Don't complain!
Now I'm regretting.
Interspatial bug!
So delicious!
Delicious, right?
You trust Chen Changsheng so much? Just because he's your teacher?
- Tsk. - He's a human, you are a beast. You guys are not the same clan.
My teacher is someone who does not have any
discrimination towards any clan.
He is like a flower to everyone. Even if it is a grass, he will be gentle towards it.
He is the kind of person who, as long as you are with him, you will feel that
living is a really fortunate thing.
My teacher is someone who will not treat you differently because of your status.
He is sincere to everyone.
He treats everyone well.
He also genuinely wishes that everyone will be well.
You have been brainwashed by him. I understand humans the most.
The Human Clan are all hypocrites.
My father died because he trusted the humans.
You're father was also a dragon?
Of course, isn't your father a tiger?
My father was the best and strongest dragon in the world.
I was so happy when I was younger when we were able to fly freely over the ocean,
but afterward he was taken by the humans.
He never came back after that.
Why didn't you go look for him?
He is no longer in this world.
How do you know that it was the humans that killed him?
Black Robe told me.
He said that my father was killed by Zhou Dufu and than he went with me to go get revenge,
but Tianhai was too strong.
So when I lost to her, she locked me up in here.
Such a despicable woman, despicable humans.
Chen Changsheng is despicable, too.
If you hate humans, so much why do you turn into your human form?
I...
Hey.
Hey!
When are you planning to let me go?
Food shouldn't talk.
You're food. Food that has been stored underground for the past few years.
You, little silly girl! Your mouth is pretty slick!
Do you want to squabble with me? I'm telling you! I've never lost in a squabble. Go on, if you're not satisfied.
We...
Mind games!
Fine then. You think a noble dragon like me will be scared by a tiger like you!
I'll begin. Burning one incense needs two hours.
How do you make this incense finish burning in one hour?
Light both ends!
Lucky!
Chickens have two legs, rabbits have four.
Putting them all in the same cage, there are 35 heads and 94 legs altogether.
How many rabbits and chickens are there?
A lot, a lot of them.
Hey, how many are there?
- If you don't answer you lose. Lose, lose, lose. - No! No! No!
If you put rabbits and chickens together, won't they fight?!
No, they won't.
A child will eat a cake in 10 minutes. Then 9 children eating nine cakes will need how long?
- Ninety minutes. - Wrong!
Still 10 minutes.
You are racing with 3 people. You run past the person in the third and second place, what place are you?
- First place. - Wrong.
You didn't run past the person in first place so you are now in second place.
Remember we agreed. If I won you have to let me go.
I only said we'll play mind games! I didn't say that I would let you go if I lost!
You Dragon? Why are you even less reliable than a human?
Hmm! Nevertheless, since you are so pitiful,
I will show mercy and let you go!
But you must say that you are not as clever as me, and that you are a big fool!
I am not as clever as you. I am a big fool!
Forget it. You can leave now.
Then I'm leaving.
I'm leaving.
- I'm leaving. - Wait!
Chen Changsheng, that guy, learning martial arts clearly doesn't suit him.
He just likes to mess around.
You tell him to find me the next time he wants to practise martial arts.
If he died while practicing, there won't be anyone to rescue me anymore.
I know.
I know you are a good dragon.
I am leaving now.
Wow! Teacher you are so cool!
Teacher, you have been practicing too hard these days.
Wouldn't this affect your health?
The Ivy Banquet is about to start.
We still need to prepare for it.
We need to pass the Ivy Banquet in order to participate in the Grand Examination.
I wish I hadn't gotten injured.
It's not your fault.
You guys are already doing great.
I have been practicing so hard is because I don't want to bring disgrace to my master at the Ivy Banquet.
Teacher's Master?
He must be amazing.
I also want to see teacher's teacher's master.
If there is a chance in the future I will bring you guys to see him.
Xuan Yuan, you should go, I'm going to continue practicing with Teacher.
Okay.
Wait! Come back. Here.
Okay, go.
Teacher, let's continue practicing.
Qiushan Jun has the blood of the dragon, but still practices very hard.
It's the luck of our Lishan Academy.
Gou Hanshi, I heard the elders of the Lishan Academy
are planning to propose a marriage for Qiushan Jun at the Ivy Banquet.
Is this true?
Qiushan Jun and noble Xu Yourong
are dragon and phoenix.They are matched by fate.
Not to mention, they are both arrogant!
If they marry each other, it will bring more fame to the Lishan Academy.
Second senior disciple, you're not jealous?
You, dare to joke about me and First Senior Disciple?
Qiushan Jun is full of gifts of nature.
Could it be you are interested?
Of course not.
I...
Qi Jian, since you heard of the planned proposal, there's sadness written on your face.
Unless when First Senior Disciple brought up marriage, you became unhappy.
Of course not.
I just don't know how to say these things to First Senior Disciple.
Gou Hanshi, the elders want to see you in the council chamber now.
Okay, I'll be there soon.
Qi Jian, don't tell him about the proposal now.
At that time, we'll surprise him.
- Okay. - Then, I'm heading over.
Qi Jian!
First Senior Disciple!
What? Did Master ask you to find me?
No.
I...
Why are you so hesitant?
What's wrong?
Nothing.
I...
I just want to know, in the future,
will you still be my first senior disciple?
Silly!
If I'm not your leader, then where will my home be at the Lishan Academy?
You're teasing me again, First Senior Disciple.
First Senior Disciple!
It's time to settle Qiushan Jun's engagement.
Qiushan Jun and Xu Yourong have been childhood friends.
The Great Empress wants them to be together as well.
Does everybody have the same understanding?
Our southern tribes want more power and status.
This marriage must happen.
In order to show solidarity, please allow the elder to write the engagement letter.
Let Hanshi lead the younger disciples on a diplomatic mission to the Sacred Capital.
Leader, thank you for your kindness.
Actually, this is also a happy event for our Lishan Academy.
I'm extremely willing.
Hanshi...
Here.
Lead the disciples and head to the Sacred Capital.
You all grew up in Lishan.
The Ivy Banquet and Grand Examination will also broaden your horizon.
Qiushan Jun is your first senior disciple.
Don't mess up his engagement.
- I won't. - Good!
With Han Shi personally going, I'm not worried.
General! General!
This is a letter from the Lishan Elders
saying that in the Ivy Banquet they will propose for Qiushan Jun.
This is a really good opportunity.
According to the rules, it is only needed to ask Heaven, the Empress and the Lishan elders.
If no one opposes,
then our Rong'er's and Qiushan Jun's engagement will become a reality.
Nowadays, the people from the south are full of talents, especially the Lishan Academy.
Their power must not be underestimated.
This is indeed a made-in-heaven match!
General, you and I have to work hard to make this happen.
This is a good opportunity.
Before the Ivy Banquet,
I need to end that threat.
But he is protected by the High Priest.
The Empress's attitude is also unclear.
It's best to hire someone to kill him.
We can't let Yourong know.
Thinking about it, there really is a good person for the task.
The human heart is always full of endless competition and jealousy
like the Ivy Banquet.
It is only an excuse to satisfy their vanity.
Nanke.
Master.
The Ivy Banquet will be held soon. People will be gathering in the Sacred Capital.
Many elites of the Human Clan will be in the capital.
They have not always been able to get along.
It's a good opportunity to create some chaos.
I understand Master's meaning.
I will go to Shendu City.
When the opportunity arises, for each one, I'll kill them one-by-one.
Take Wumian and Lian with you.
There are a lot of skilled fighters gathered there, you must be careful.
Yes.
Stop.
Who is that lunatic who comes to meddle with my good mood?
Yo! General Xu.
Hurry and sit.
It seems you are in a good mood!
The elites in the Sacred Capital are all getting ready for the Ivy Banquet.
Is Lord Ya'er not interested?
What's the importance of the Ivy Banquet?
The palace's celebrations have always been more spectacular.
This year's Ivy Banquet is very different from that of last year's.
Last year, there were only five academies that participated.
But this year, the Guojiao Academy has re-opened, as one of the six Ivy academies.
The bud is emerging again!
Back then, the Tiandao Academy was ordered
to annihilate the traitors of the Guojiao Academy. How many people were killed?
Then, the Guojiao Academy was closed. Nineteen years have passed.
A person by the name of Chen Changsheng has broken through the sword formation
and has just re-opened the Guojiao Academy.
Chen Changsheng?
It's this guy again?
That person has also found the key of the Guojiao Academy a few days ago.
He is able to force his way to participate in the Ivy Banquet.
He's dreaming.
Nineteen years ago, the Guojiao Academy fought against us, the Tianhai family.
I will not tolerate this resurgence.
Doesn't the Empress care?
The Empress is too kind.
Chen Changsheng hasn't broken any rules.
Empress can't do anything to him.
It's a pity.
Although I dislike him in every way, I just cannot do anything to him.
Although the Empress can tolerate him,
I cannot tolerate this pest.
I must shut down the Guojiao Academy once for all!
General Xu, leave this relic to me.
I'll deal with it.
This matter, if the Empress knows...
What are you scared of? There's me.
- Your Highness. - Greetings, Your Highness.
Come here, Yourong. Sit.
Mo Yu, you guys can go now.
Yes.
Okay, they've all left.
We can have a heart-to-heart talk.
Recently, the Lishan Academy told me
they wanted to make a proposal to you on behalf of Qiushan Jun at the Ivy Banquet.
This thing, what do you think about it?
To answer Your Majesty,
Yourong has another engagement. I can't accept Qiushan Jun's marriage proposal.
The engagement contract has not been resolved yet?
Not yet.
Since you were young, you practiced alone in the south.
If you have any feelings towards Qiushan, I can help you with your decision.
Quishan Jun and I are friends only. We don't have any affection for each other.
Besides, Your Majesty sent me to the south when I was young for cultivation for the Great Cause.
I dare not be negligent.
That you only focus on the right cause, that is correct.
But if you would like to have another life's desire.
it only can be a dragon who can protect you from any emotional repercussion.
This point, do you understand?
I will not be emotional.
Since you know what burden is on you,
so you must know when to make what kind of decisions.
The final decision will be yours to make.
Okay.
- Qi Jian! - Guan Feibai! - Hanshi!
Third Senior Disciple. Second Senior Disciple.
Everyone's been traveling, you must be tired.
- Let's go into the city. - Okay.
Are they the Lishan dsiciples?
Yes. The one in the centre is Gou Hanshi.
Rumours have it that he has already read over 3000 scriptures. He has already reached the Erebus insight stage.
On the left is Guan Feibai.He placed 4th in the Qingyun standings.
Even the youngest Qi Jian,
it is said, placed in the top 10 of the Qingyun standings.
That wonderful?
That's nonsense!
That Qi Jian you mentioned has already been kicked out of the top 10 by our big brother Zhuang Huanyu.
Today, let the Lishan Academy witness the elites of the Tiandao Academy.
First Senior Disciple, what the junior disciple said was correct.
It's time to let them know how strong we are.
I'm Gou Hanshi.
It would be better if you have some good advice.
I'm Zhuang Huanyu, student of the Tiandao Academy.
I specifically came to invite brother Hanshi for a teaching.
So it was disciple Zhuang. Finally, we meet.
Since you made a special trip, I should not refuse.
But we still have important matters to attend to. We'll greet you another day.
What important thing do you have to do?
The way I see it, it's you don't dare.
You!
Second Senior Disciple.
Fellow disciples, you don't know.
We came here because we have important matters to attend to.
When we are done with what the elders have assigned us, we will wait respectfully at any time.
Stop speaking nonsense. Please.
Unless it's really like how my junior disciple said, you guys don't dare?
Feibai!
We really apologize. Feibai was too reckless.
He made a surprise attack.
Let's have a formal test. Let them go.
Senior Disciple.
We'll see you next time.
General.
Nephew, don't be so formal.
You just arrived in Shendu City. You must be tired from your travels.
You should rest more.
It's our duty.
The Eastern General mansion and the Lishan Academy have a good relationship.
My master told me specifically. As soon as you arrive in the Sacred Capital, you must visit the General.
Your leader is very considerate.
But why didn't the elders come to the Sacred Capital?
Master is doing self-cultivating.
This time he told me to bring my disciples to participate in the banquet.
Good. After the Ivy Banquet,
I'll have Yourong take you guys around Shendu City for some fun.
The General is too kind.
Sister Xu is with the Great Empress, always busy with official business. It's not polite to disturb her.
So, we asked to be excused so we can prepare for the Ivy Banquet.
That's also good.
Call the people. Have them bring in the gifts I've prepared.
Yes.
Then, thank you for your trouble.
It is the song...
of farewell that Master wrote years ago.
Why is it displayed here at the Guojiao Academy?
The calligraphy...
is like the Master's handwriting.
Could it be that Master was the former principal of the Guojiao Academy? Shang Xingzhou!
The handwriting...
It is the effect of last night's forced self-cultivation.
At this rate, I might be dead before the Ivy Banquet.
Advance.
Stand still!
Luo Luo.
Who are you? How dare you come attack the Guojiao Academy?
Be careful.
Don't worry, Teacher.
Recently, I've been extremely bored.
Teacher!
Your Holiness
Using this method to invite you over, I've troubled you.
Thank you for your help, Your Holiness.
Just now, were it not for Our Holiness' leaf,
I'm afraid your student wouldn't be able to meet Your Holiness
The turbulent wind precedes the mountain storm.
Before the Ivy Banquet, there will be a lot more people with ulterior motives.
The Guojiao Academy is one of the six Ivy academies, and is qualified to participate in the Ivy Banquet.
In years past, the Guojiao Academy was prestigious.
My senior apprentice, Shang Xingzhou, was also a principal respected by the whole world.
I never thought...
Is Your Holiness familiar with Principal Shang?
Shang Xingzhou was my classmate studying the same Taoism.
We were very close.
It's too bad...
Your Holiness...
Let's not talk about this anymore.
It's all in the past.
As you become old, you start to think of people from your past.
I also don't know where Senior Disciple is now.
If I could see Senior Disciple once more, I'll have no regrets.
Actually, Principal Shang is quite well right now.
You met him?
I won't hide it from you.
I only just found out.
Principal Shang is actually my master.
There really is such a thing?
Fate.
I never thought that after this many years, I'd still be able to hear news about Senior Disciple.
Changsheng, you must never reveal where you came from.
Once someone knows, the consequences could be unthinkable.
Thank you for your advice, Your Holiness.
- I will remember. - That's good.
Your engagement with Xu Yourong was arranged by your master.
Yes.
In the past, my master saved General Xu by chance;
hence, General Xu agreed to this engagement.
Brother Shang is the best doctor in the world. Even I am far behind him.
It is your fortune to have this chance.
Changsheng, there are crouching tigers and hidden dragons everywhere in the Sacred Capital.
At the Ivy Banquet, the elite fellows will meet together. No one is weak.
No matter what happens, I fully hope you can bring glory to the Guojiao Academy.
Yes.
I'm really worried about your situation.
There are some things I can't say,
but I've always hoped that the Guojiao Academy could rise again and regain its previous prestige.
Even though I don't know if I can do it, but I'll try my best.
You definitely can.
All these years, I've never misjudged a person.
Many thanks, Your Holiness.
Where did Teacher go?
It was here that Teacher disappeared yesterday night.
Disappeared?
- Are you sure it is Tianhai Ya'er who is behind this? - Of course!
I saw it with my own eyes. I even fought with his subordinates.
I'm going to settle it with him.
- Let's go together. - Where are you going?
Teacher!
Teacher, you're finally back.
If you still hadn't come back, I would've died from worry.
I'm fine. The High Priest saved me!
The High Priest saved you? You are so honored!
But with that old man personally showing up,
that rascal Tianhai Ya'er would dare act recklessly.
Teacher, where did you go? I was going to die with worry.
The High Priest talked to me about some of his worries.
Don't worry. Today's your birthday, how could I not show up?
Thank you, Teacher. I just knew you were the best.
We wish our small sun, Princess Luo Luo, a happy birthday.
I wish all of us can achieve a good result at the Ivy Banquet.
Cheers!
Hey, pour me some.
Teacher, didn't you say the drinking wine is harmful to your health? So you never drank.
Today, I'm happy . We'll make an exception.
Happy, drink some.
Here.
Thank you everyone for your gifts. I love them.
Happy birthday, my little disciple.
This much?
I wanted to give each one to you, so I just gave you all of them.
Thank you, Teacher!
Don't.
I hope that everyday you'll be like this, beautiful and happy.
Open it.
For me?
Thank you, Mister.
This is for you.
What? Everyone gets something?
I'm just happy.
Why do I feel like you're making your last preparations?
What nonsense are you saying?
Then explain, why are you being so weird tonight?
It's only some gifts. I wanted to gift them so I did.
Don't use words to make fun of me.
Did you meet with some trouble?
Thank you, Thirty-Six.
I haven't met with any trouble. Don't worry.
But recently a lot of things happened.
I just want to, in case something happens,
I hope you can take care of Luo Luo and them.
And I want to ask you for another favor.
If there's a chance, apologize to Xu Yourong for me.
Your own disciple, you should take care of yourself.
Who you want to apologize to, you go apologize yourself.
Chen Changsheng, I'm telling you...
Teacher! Thirty-Six!
Come eat. If you don't eat, Xuan Yuan will eat all of it.
Did you two fight?
How could we have fought? Right, Thirty-Six?
Right, right, right! How could we have fought?
I don't care anymore. I'm going to eat dessert.
Let's go.
Another gift?
This isn't a gift. It's very important.
BOn the day of the Ivy banquet, if I'm late, this can be used in case of an emergency!
What's inside here?
Open it when it's time.
This secretive?
Aiya, let's go. Let's go eat.
These are seeds that I brought from the Beast Clan, and planted them myself in the herb garden.
How is it? Try some.
What is this?
This is Changsheng fruit. It was named after Teacher.
Won't calling it Changsheng fruit not be so good?
We can't be eating Mister everyday?
Then you come up with a name.
I think, we should call it...
The garden you planted it in is an herb garden; so the nut that grows there should be called the Taste of Herbs.
Bring pen and paper. I'll write the name down. Hurry!
This kind of unskilled work, just leave it to me.
I finished writing.
With handwriting like this, you still have the cheek to volunteer!
What's wrong? It's great.
Does a bear appreciate arts?
A bear? Doesn't it?
Don't talk back to me?
A bunch of reckless and ignorant fools.
While their guard is down, it's a good time to make our move.
Relax, General!
I cannot tolerate any nuisance.
I guarantee they won't see tomorrow's sun.
Cheers!
Here! Here! The peach buns are coming.
Here, here! Everyone, enjoy.
Happy birthday!
Thank you, everyone!
Be careful!
Go!
Darn it.
How can this be possible?
Next time, they won't be so lucky.
What's this?
Thirty-Six's new invention?
Can it be used?
It can't be a love letter?
Luo Luo, this is my and Xu family's eldest daughter, Xu Yourong's, engagement letter.
If I don't show up at the Ivy Banquet, please give this back to the Xu family.
Teacher!
What do we do? Think of some solutions.
What happened?
Uncle Jin told me that Lishan academy plans to propose on behalf of Qiushan Jun to Xu Yourong at the Ivy Banquet.
The master's wife is going to be given away!
Teacher.
You read the contents of the pouch, right?
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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. ♫
♫ Love is fated to meet. ♫