♫ Since the astronomical phenomena are too hard-to-read, we do not need to read them ♫
♫ 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 18]
Brother Chen, let's begin.
Please.
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It looks like Chen Changsheng is going to lose. It's no surprise.
How can a man who just achieved astral-projection stage defeat Gou Hanshi who is at erebus-insight stage?
There is a realm of difference between their capabilities.
It's too soon to predict now. I know him.
He will not give up until the last second.
Brother Chen, you must admit defeat now. Right?
Does he only know how to run away?
Interesting, he is not running away without strategy.
Look closely at what surrounds the two of them.
This... This is...
Brother Chen, you will only exhaust yourself if you run.
You will still lose to me in the end.
That may not be.
Sequence reverse, leaves become chains, Dragon Chain!
Don't forget, Brother Chen, that I am a disciple of Lishan Academy.
My Skyfire Wword just happens to be the bane of your creation.
Your Holiness.
These two children are so reckless.
Are they trying to burn my green leaf realm?
Why is His Holiness watering the green leaf realm?
Is there something wrong?
I don't know. Maybe they fought and made a fire, so now he's watering them.
Does Your Holiness really believe a man at mere Astral-Projection tage will be able to defeat Erebus-Insight stage?
Astral-Projection stage? What if he suddenly advances?
Suddenly advances?
How is that possible?
As for whether he can advance, will be up to him to find the meaning of my Green Leaf Realm.
Brother Chen, if you do not have any other moves then I'm afraid you will lose.
Indeed. Only I am not satisfied.
The books have it right. The outside world truly is very exciting.
After I descended the mountain, in that short time I met many important people.
Many things happened.
I do not wish to leave a world like this just yet.
You...
One flower is one world. One leaf one withers.
In one world, every predestined fate can become Taoist formations.
I understand.
Brother Han, you lose.
So the Leaf Chain was just a trick.
It was to cover my sight.
Water Clone was your real move.
I was lucky. I simply understood the Erebus-Insight stage. Thank you for taking it easy on me, Brother Hanshi.
What?
Teacher! You won!
I knew it! You are the one I look up to!
He did it.
Yourong, do you really only feel gratitude toward Chen Changsheng?
I hope your heart will not be stolen by him.
You won!
Second Senior Disciple, what happened?
Second Senior Disciple, did you let him win on purpose?
I know Chen Changsheng saved me, but a competition is a competition.
A competition tests all our abilities.
I lost, it's that simple.
Brother Han, I am not as good as you. It was just luck.
Even if in one hundred, you have ninety-nine spots weaker than me;
that one spot will still let you win.
It is very important for me to achieve first place in the Grand Examination.
I do not have a way out.
Congratulations, you have earned your chance.
The Lishan Academy clearly lost but still has so much dignity.
But I'm so happy you won! You made all of us proud!
I just got lucky. Gou Hansheng is a real gentleman and a great competitor.
I knew it, my teacher is the best!
Sit.
You are very good. I cannot believe you were able to cause such a stirrup to Guojiao Academy.
Moreover, you achieved first place in the Grand Examination.
I only gave it my all. That is all.
- I hope I did not let down my master. - Years ago, your master supported the Royal Chen family against the Great Empress.
He brought Guojiao Academy to its bottom.
After so many years, Guojiao Academy finally has its opportunity to arise again.
Changsheng, remember never to repeat the same mistake
and get yourself involved with the Imperial powers.
Your Holiness do not need to worry. I do not have any interest in fighting for power.
That is for the best. I will not talk about this anymore.
You are my only successor, I must look after you.
Back then your master almost ended our line of inheritance.
Therefore you have the responsibility to pass on this inheritance.
This... I'm afraid this should not be my priority right now.
I...
In private, you may call me "Uncle."
If you have any troubles, you can come to me as your uncle.
Since birth, I have the power of the stars in my blood.
Master was unable to do anything about it. He said I would not be able to live past twenty years old.
I know Uncle has high hopes for me.
But since my life is weak,
I'm afraid I cannot be the best choice for passing on an inheritance.
It truly is the power of the stars.
In this moment, I cannot think of a cure either.
The first place winner of the Grand Examination is allowed to spend one night in LingXu Pavilion.
This is your chance.
There are sculptures of historical generals there. I hope you can find a way to live on in there.
You said the same thing as Master. The night in Lingxu Pavilion
should be my last chance.
From looking at your face, I can see you're still full of vitality.
You must live on properly. Remember never to be pessimistic.
I will not give up any chances.
The real enemy is still in the north. When Saintess and Qiusan find a key item,
our empire will need your powers to better it.
Is it the key to Zhou Garden?
Seeing as you already know of it, I will tell you straight.
Zhou Garden has many important things hidden there. You need to think of a way to get them.
What are they?
When the time is right, I will tell you.
Before then, you must remember to keep it a secret.
Oh, right. No one else can know of your birth.
Does the Saintess know of my birth?
Moyu has already sent men to Ximing to dig up your history.
There is no way we can keep this hidden forever.
However even if it is only one day, I will hold that secret for you.
Thank you, Your Holiness.
Your Majesty, you must know Cheng Changsheng from Guojiao Academy has won the Grand Examination. He will be recognized for this title tomorrow.
I hope Your Majesty will give him this honor.
I heard Yourong stepped in during the examination.
At the time there were Demons plotting to harm the students.
For the safety of the students, Saintess believed it to be very kind for her to step in.
She was thinking with her heart.
Thus making that man the champion.
Chen Changsheng learned everything himself.
It was not entirely unfair.
Moreover, to have luck at the right time is also an ability.
You know Chen Changsheng does not have a long life.
I will help him search for the cure.
Th ultimate goal of the Grand Examination
is to choose and nurture a young man with talent.
To store strength when the time comes to fight with Demons.
What I want is a young man like Gou Hanshi.
To be able to become a role model for all the youth,
and not a sickly patient who may die at any moment.
Your Majesty.
Since Your Majesty knows of Chen Changsheng's personal history,
then I must speak more on his behalf regarding the war against Demons.
Fine.
I sure want to know what reasons you will speak of.
It is true Chen Changsheng has an illness in his blood from birth.
However, who knows the future of one's fate.
He has trained the Beast princess, and changed the Beast Meridians.
Isn't this one of the best counter strikes to the Demons?
This is only because he was lucky.
The Demons have too much power.
Humans and Beasts can only attempt to win by having strength in numbers.
Thousands of years ago, Emperor Taizon already knew the only way to become superior is to cultivate more powerful fighters.
Only then will we have a significant advantage.
This is the Six Elite Ivy Schools' principle.
The Beast Clan's strength works to our Human Clan's advantage.
The Grand Examination looks for ability and gifted talent to prepare for the future.
Chen Changsheng does not have a future.
Your Majesty is too harsh to tell right now.
Since he surprised us all by wining the Grand Examination, why can't he surprise us again
by living well?
You sure have a lot of trust in him.
He is the young man who broke my sword formation, and the young man who won the Grand Examination. Of course, I put my faith in him.
Fine.
Guojiao Academy has raised such a champion.
You must be the most happy.
The elders of Chen must think their fate will change soon.
Giving them the title by embarrassing me.
Your Majesty is overthinking.
I have come today to ask Your Majesty of another favor.
Since Guojiao Academy has officially reopened, it is not well to go long without a master.
Many elders of Chen may still hold a grudge after all these years.
However, Chen Changsheng does not belong to any tribe.
He does not have greed. He is the best to fulfill this position.
Just as well.
Why am I fighting against a dying child?
Other than him, no will will have the courage to take this position;
afraid to anger Your Majesty.
Only you dare speak to me in this tone.
Please grant him the crown and title tomorrow, Your Majesty.
A child nineteen years of age will become the Principal of the Six Elite Ivy Schools.
Have you really thought thoroughly about giving him this position?
If the future Chen Changsheng
can overcome a feat as great as his eminent death,
then what is the title of a mere principal worth mentioning for him?
Top three champions of the Grand Examination! Third place: Thirty students,
Wang Dong of Zhaixing Academy!
Xiaofeng of Tiandao Academy!
XiuChen of Lishan Academy!
The Empress said I won't be on the list this time.
Luo Luo, that list means nothing to you.
We want to be placed because we need to get into Tianshu Tomb and learn the Daoism.
There are forty-three names on the third place list, meaning there are only forty-three ways to get in. You're the Beast Princess, don't fight with us.
How is that the same?
We are all part of Guojiao Academy. I want to go with you, too.
I don't care. I'm going to see the Empress.
Even though I don't know if she'll agree.
Second Place! Ten Students, Zhuang Guanyu of Tiandao Academy!
Tang Tang of Guojiao Academy!
Qijian of Lishan Academy!
Even though your family is in a scandal, these Sacred Capital women can't keep their eyes off you
Maybe you should join Qingyao Academy?
I represent myself, not the Tang family. I already told you I don't want to take advantage of my family's fame.
Anyway, if we only judge by the way people are dressed today,
I should be the real champion.
Fine, fine, fine.
You're too modest! You are still the fashion icon of the Sacred Capital.
No one will triumph you.
Why does it always sound so weird when you complement me?
Guan Feibai of Lishan Academy!
Ye Heze of Zonsi Academy!
First place: Three students! Third place: Tianhai Ya'er of Tiandao Academy!
First Place Second: Gou Hanshi of Lishan Academy!
Good job, Hanshi!
First Place Champion:
Teacher! Teacher!
Chen Changsheng of Guojiao Academy!
Teacher won! Teacher won! Teacher won!
So she is the one in the Herb Garden.
If you do not bow your head, who can place the crown on your head?
You look quite handsome with the crown on.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Stand beside me.
First place champion of the Grand Examination.
Chen Changshen of Guojiao Academy.
On this day given the title of Principal of Guojiao Academy.
Teacher is the Principal now! Teacher is the best! Teacher is the best!
Nonsense! What is the Great Empress thinking?
Is the Great Empress doing this in favor of the Saintess or His Holiness?
Young Lord Ya'er, you are Her Majesty's nephew yet you do not have this honor.
Today, I suddenly named you the Principal of Guojiao Academy.
Do you have any doubts?
Of course, I have doubts.
But all I can do is fulfill my title in the best of my ability.
Perhaps you know what happened to Guojiao Academy in the past.
Yes, I killed many people.
That was because many people turned against me.
Since the time I was reviewing documents for the Emperor Taizong,
they began to revolt against me.
Until a few decades ago, the Demos invaded the South.
Emperor Taizong was painfully ill in bed,
yet they did not care
and were adamant in opposing me.
Now,
no one dares to oppose Your Majesty.
That is because my hands are covered with blood.
I know what they think of me.
But I don't care. To sit in this position, you must be able to kill without hesitation.
And you are now Guojiao Academy's principal now.
In the future you will face your own choices.
Hurting others will not bring you joy.
Are you so shortsighted that you only see this?
I value life, no matter if it is mine or others'.
Then what about the Demon Clan?
They are the common enemy of the Human Clan and Beast Clan.
If in the battlefield you also value their lives...
On the battlefield, no life will be spared.
Do well to carry forward Guojiao Academy.
Since you are the youngest Principal of the Six Elite Ivy Schools, then show me the spirit of a young man.
But there is one thing I must tell you in advance.
Do not become too close with Xu Yourong.
Why?
She is cultivating for the righteous cause.
She and you are not of the same world.
If you get too close to her, you will hurt her.
There are three thousand righteous causes. The one should follow their heart. I will only follow my heart.
If you follow your heart, does this mean others will have to follow your heart, too?
If their wishes contradict with yours, then whose heart should we follow?
Your righteous causes are for your selfish reasons.
My one will is to live.
If even living is selfish, then I can only be selfish.
Because no matter what, I must live on.
Then if the Beast Clan were to allow you to live,
are you ready to betray the Human Clan?
Gentlemen have their own rules.
What a great line.
You must remember what you have said today.
Moyu, both of you may leave now.
Yes.
The Great Empress doesn't seem to like me very much.
You know just as well Yourong and Qiusan Jun are the true pair.
This, I have heard many times.
But when it comes to love, only those that are involved know who are the best match.
Principal, I will stand by the Great Empress.
One more thing, Luo Luo would like to throw a party to celebrate the ending of the Great Examination.
Thirty-Six wanted me to ask if you'd like to come.
I'll give you my congratulations first.
Guojiao Academy's win is still being scrutinized by other people. I'll pass this time.
Also, you really do have great luck.
I thought so, too.
Goodbye.
I hope your luck will continue to be this great.
Yourong, I just sent Chen Changsheng away.
What does Her Majesty think of him?
She was really mad.
This guy is unbelievable, he dares to say everything.
He is true to himself.
Sometimes I feel like you two are the same.
Stubborn to the bone!
He already became the champion, yet you still have doubts about him?
His achievement compared to the young students is not bad.
However compared to Qisan Jun, he is nothing.
Don't forget, he only just started cultivating his skill when he came to the Sacred Capital.
With this kind of speed, which one of us elites can triumph him?
Let's go, Her Majesty is waiting.
Her Majesty ordered me to take you somewhere you've never been.
Somewhere I've never been?
Is there a place I've never been in this palace?
Yeah.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Come here.
Look. This is our Empire's secret.
Only I, the High Priest, and Moyu know about this.
This Star Formation is relevant to our entire Human Clan's fate.
Even Moyu cannot easily tell you about this.
I understand.
This Star Formation rotates in the sky, could it be it reflects our fate, too?
Exactly.
Try to find your own fate star.
Welcome Champion back to Guojiao Academy!
Just the Erebus-Insight stage! Nothing to be proud of.
Compared to the real elites, it's nothing.
Hey, little guy! Do you know what you're talking about? Mister is really amazing!
Compared to the Astral-Projection students, of course, he's amazing!
Repeat that?
You also want to eat my bun.
Thank you all for your hard work. Without you by my side, I would not have won!
Hey! My Great Principal, shall we throw a big party to celebrate this
till we bring the Chenghu house down! What do you say?
Yes!
Too tacky!
Teacher is right! Teacher says you are vulgar!
Really vulgar!
Teacher, what would be more elegant then?
Hey! Why don't we go hunting outside of the Sacred Capital?
Have a barbeque and drink wine!
- Let's have a good time! Have is it? - Yes! Yes! Yes!
Do we want dancers? Or hire several theatrical troupes?
Good ! Yes!
There's also...
Did you invite Moyu?
How did she reply?
Miss Moyu... she...
Weren't we going to find dancers?
When you were five years old, your talents were awakened.
You chose a random star as your destined star.
But that star's brightness, in one hundred years, can only reach the top 3.
I've found it!
You should try to get familiar with the star formation.
I'll show you in person another day.
But on the day of the Grand Examination, I was not at all satisfied with your behavior.
A person doing cultivation should not fall in love.
You forgot that a bit.
It was an urgent emergency matter.
I did what I had to do.
What you should do is to inherit this star formation.
Your Empress!
Yourong,
the most respectful blood is running in your veins.
The greatness of the Phoenix and Dragon blood is beyond Human imagination.
Every drop of blood in your body is like gold!
The power of the Phoenix blood in nirvana is immeasurable.
This is why I chose you since you were young.
Yourong has not forgotten the righteous cause.
Very good!
Why if I ask you to stay away from all ordinary men?
Can you do it?
Is Qiushan Jun an ordinary person?
He has the blood of the Dragon. Of course, he doesn't count.
Your Majesty wishes me to choose friends according to their blood lineage.
Moyu is also an ordinary person.
I'm talking about men.
If that ordinary man is an ordinary person,
but he is willing to sacrifice his life for another,
would Your Majesty judge him according to his blood?
You... still cannot overcome personal emotions.
You're cultivating for the righteous cause. Your emotional involvement will come back to bite you.
Will you have feelings for the common people of the world or give up altogether?
It's for you to decide.
Yourong, I'm not ruthless.
I'm only worried about your fate.
She doesn't want to see me?
How can she not want to see me?
Doesn't she have a crush on me?
This can't be. I'm going to talk to her.
Hey, Thirty-Six!
What's wrong with you?
Sit! Sit! Sit!
Did you get hurt in the last round of the Grand Examination?
No, no.
I am fine.
Hey, what are you doing?
What is this? It doesn't look like a tattoo.
I-It's nothing.
I just ate some strange fish when I was young, which caused this silver line to appear.
Look? Aren't I fine right now?
I don't have any internal or external injuries.
You scared me! You really, really scared me!
You didn't go celebrating. What are you doing here?
There are some things that aren't resolved. How can I celebrate?
It's good that you remember the Tang family business.
Of course! I will naturally solve my family affairs.
Besides, I have you to support me.
Who's supporting you?
If you didn't support me, the Empress would already know!
Oh, right. There is something I need your help with.
Why do you have so many problems?
You always trouble other people.
That's not true. I just want to know if there is any imperial or famous doctor in the Sacred Capital.
Find me the best one!
I have some health symptoms to ask about.
Did the young master of the Tang family play with too many women, causing him to fall ill?
Do you think that's possible?
I'm very strict with myself, okay?
I'm asking for Chen Changsheng.
I want to ask about a silver line he has on his hand.
Chen Changsheng?
Finding a doctor will be useless. He won't live very long.
What?
You don't know?
He has an incurable disease. If he can't change his destiny, he won't live past the age of twenty.
Thirty-Six!
What are you doing?
These are from the Tang family store. They're all a thousand year old herbs.
I'll tell Xuanyuan to cook this as medicine for you.
You must eat it.
Why are you so wordy today?
What will happen if the silver line reaches the Baihui point?
- The silver line... - Will you die?
How did you know?
Moyu told me.
It's been so long. Why have you kept it from us?
This is my destiny since I was born. It's too heavy.
- I don't want... - You don't want to confide in us?
Do you even consider us your friends?
Or am I an eyesore to you? You can have fun with me, but not share your troubles.
- That's not my intention. - But that's what you are doing.
I'm sorry, Thirty-Six.
Actually,
I'm so very afraid.
I'm afraid that I will not be able to change my destiny.
Afraid that I will die silently.
Afraid that when I die,
there will be no one with me.
Changsheng!
But after I met you all, I wasn't afraid of dying anymore.
Because I knew that no matter what happened, you would always be with me.
Then you should come find us.
We can find a solution together.
But I'm more afraid of losing you all.
More afraid than death!
Changsheng...
Luo Luo... Xuanyuan... and you.
I no longer have my parents.
Other than Shixiong and Teacher,
you are my closest family.
I know.
We are the best of friends.
To change my destiny I have to go against my fate.
Nothing can be more dangerous than that. I don't want any of you to be hurt because of my sake.
Promise me, Thirty-Six.
Do not say anything to anyone.
Okay!
But you must promise me you will take all this medicine.
Okay, I promise.
But you must remember you must act like nothing happened.
Tomorrow, we'll still have our celebration.
Yourong,
can you come out to see me?
It's too late. It's not convenient.
You can talk, there's no harm.
This time, I came to thank you for what you did during the Grand Examination.
It's nothing. It's no trouble.
You enhanced a stage in the test, so you may have some hidden damage.
I'm fine. Thirty-Six made a lot of medicine for me.
You have a group of good friends.
If you have time, you can come to the Guojiao Academy for a stroll.
You already know I like peace and quiet.
That's right!
I was inconsiderate.
I forgot to congratulate you, Principal.
I only hope that between us, we are neither Principal or Saintess.
That you are still that carefree little Rong'er.
Whereas, me...
still that little Taoist that went fishing together with you.
It's very cold in the mountain at night. Please go home.
She is not easy to get close to as she was when she was small.
Could it be because of her cultivation?
Could it be that a Saintess must discard all emotions?
Junior Disciple!
Qiushan has brought you some medicine specially for you from Lishan to help you concentrate.
Please come to take it.
Senior Qiushan, Yourong is cultivating for the Righteous Cause.
These petty things would not distract me.
You do not need to be concerned.
Junior Disciple, since the medicine is already here, please accept it.
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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 ♫