The Untamed
Episode 23
Why?
Why no movement?
Who is it? Who?
It's you.
Leader Wen, nice to meet you.
Where'd you get your Shard?
I've been "dead" once.
We of course came from hell.
Leader Wen, this Spiritual Tool of mine was recently created.
No-one had seen it.
What item can control Stygian Iron?
Did Xue Yang give it to you? What is it?
Leader Wen, my refined Tool
isn't Stygian Iron.
It's called Stygian Tiger...Seal.
Stygian Tiger Seal.
Wei Ying.
( soft sword: Hensheng/regret life )
Wei Ying.
The Wens are dead. We won!
Victory! Victory! Victory!
That sun in the sky
has finally fallen.
Brother Mingjue.
Xichen.
You finally awoke.
Hand me my sabre.
Leader Nie, let me explain.
Brother Mingjue.
Leader Nie, you're still injured.
Xichen, don't get involved.
You just killed my men.
I had no choice.
What 'no choice'?
To do or not is up to you. To kill or not is up to you.
Was it really up to me?
If you and I were to switch places—
I wouldn't!
Brother Mingjue.
Xichen, move!
Bro, calm down.
Lord Zewu.
Brother Mingjue.
Brother Mingjue, why are you like this?
Why am I like this?
Back when he left Qinghe,
I got no news of him. So he became an evil Wen-dog!
Bro Mingjue.
Do you know who provided Qishan Tactical Map?
Do you know who was our inside informant?
Don't doubt it. Today, due to information from A-Yao,
Wangji and I rushed here.
I was right to trust him.
It was his plan to distract Wen Ruohan
and take a chance to kill Wen Ruohan.
Him?
Bro Mingjue. After what happened at Qinghe,
A-Yao felt remorseful.
So he feared meeting you.
When I fled from Cloud Recesses, he saved my life.
After that, he set up a plan to enter Qishan Wen Sect
to approach Wen Ruohan. He secretly wrote to me.
At first, I didn't know who wrote to me. Later,
I realized from clues in his letters.
You told him nothing of this?
Lord Zewu, it's as you can see.
In this situation, even if I explained,
Leader Nie wouldn't believe me.
A-Xian.
A-Xian, you woke. How do you feel?
Any discomfort?
Senior Sister, what time is it?
You've slept for three days.
- A-Xian. - Three days?
Where's Jiang Cheng? Lan Zhan?
Don't worry. They're all safe.
A-Xian, now Wen Sect is eliminated,
there are no worries.
It's important for you to rest.
When you were unconscious,
A-Cheng and Childe Lan worried a lot.
Even Leader Jin came to see you.
Jin Guangshan?
After Wen Sect ended, Leader Jin rushed over from Lanling.
He said he'd pursue Wen Sect dregs.
He wasn't seen at Sunshot. Now he's keen.
A-Xian, backbiting is wrong.
Yes, Senior Sister.
Don't get up.
Childe Lan said using Tiger Seal depleted spiritual energy.
You must rest more days.
Senior Sister.
You know?
Didn't know Xian Xian is this awesome.
But, you can't casually use Tiger Seal.
Childe Lan said Tiger Seal eats up spiritual power and harms the mind.
Childe Lan, Childe Lan. Today, why repeat 'Childe Lan'?
He's so quiet, he won't talk.
You're not serious.
While you lay unconscious,
Childe Lan came mornings and evenings to play his guqin to calm your mind.
Else, you won't have woken so soon.
It's likely Childe Lan.
Lady Jiang.
Childe Lan.
It's really thanks to you—
A-Xian woke up so soon.
You two chat. I'll tend the wounded.
Lan Zhan, actually I—
Sit quietly. Meditate.
Lan Zhan, I'm better.
Another three days.
I'm really better. Disbelieve me? Look!
Exorcise evil, ease the mind. Do not neglect it.
Exorcise evil?
I don't need exorcism. I'm exhausted.
Wei Ying.
Lan Zhan, you believe Tiger Seal is evil?
And disturbs the mind?
In this world, is there really
an insentient object
that can alter a person's mind
from righteous to evil? From white to black?
Kill!
- Don't kill me! - Kill'em all!
They're capturing people?
- Don't let them go! - Killing Wen remnants.
- Where are the Shards? - Kill them!
- Destroyed. - Don't let them run away.
Kill! Where are you running?
Leader Lan, chasing Wen scum is trivial.
Don't trouble yourself.
Zixun will do it.
But I just heard female voices.
Catching Wen Sect dregs
needn't include defenceless families.
Xichen.
I know you have a kind heart.
But though Wen Sect is ended,
its guest Cultivators and servants abound.
Though you and I conquered Nevernight,
what if they gather when we're off guard.
They may fight for Wen Sect as things settle.
Lan Sect focuses on enlightment.
What Xichen said isn't unreasonable.
Leader Jin.
Why don't we let these
unarmed Wen Sect people go?
Red Blade Lord. Lord Zewu.
Usually, benevolence comes first.
But don't forget, though Wen Sect is ended
and three Shards are destroyed,
the Stygian Iron Shard still missing can't be ignored.
Stygian Iron power needn't be explained.
If, I mean if— it ends up held by a Wen Sect survivor
or ambitious person, it'll be chaos.
So, catching Wen Sect vermin relates to the Iron Shard.
You're thorough in your thinking.
Leader Jin, what's "ambitious person" mean?
No meaning.
It's just so vital,
we can't miss anyone suspicious.
So, whether it's Wen Sect, Jin Sect, or Jiang Sect people,
question each one.
I asked A-Yao to investigate this.
Must tell you, A-Yao is my long-lost son.
Recently he was accepted into our family.
So lucky. Very fortunate.
Now he's renamed Jin Guangyao.
Leaders, all Nevernight dregs were captured.
Please judge them.
A-Yao, what's your opinion about these survivors?
I interrogated the ones here.
There's no news of the Shard.
And most are family members with no spiritual power.
I suggest we confine these old, weak and young
to prevent trouble.
And those who killed our Cultivators should be executed.
But where do we confine them?
Wen Clan has a place, Qiongqi Path.
It's an ancient road in a valley—
secure, hard to attack.
Why don't we keep them there?
You're familiar with it.
Then, do as A-Yao said.
A-Yao, don't take it to heart.
Brother Mingjue favours good and abhors evil.
He's worried you went astray.
Abhors evil...
So I'm evil?
I...I didn't mean that.
Lord Zewu, take no notice.
I followed Leader Nie for so long. I know his intentions.
I've never taken it personally.
Lord Zewu, go with Leader Nie.
I'll manage.
Okay.
Bring them in.
Lan Zhan, what do you think of people here?
Who is righteous or evil, right or wrong?
Wei Ying, focus.
Are you willing to learn the 'Lucidity' tune?
Lan Zhan, you want me to learn 'Lucidity'?
You don't trust me either.
Where'd you get your Shard?
What item can control Stygian Iron?
Did Xue Yang give it to you? What is it?
When did you get Tiger Seal?
Lan Zhan. If I say, in Xuanwu Cave,
I found a Stygian Iron sword, do you believe it?
When?
When Xuanwu was killed.
When did you refine it?
Recently.
Why refine Stygian Iron?
Lan Zhan, enough.
You promised to let me help you.
But if you distrust me, how can you help me?
Tiger Seal is not orthodox.
If the mind is unstable, control will be lost.
Lan Zhan, you fear I'll be like Wen Ruohan under Stygian Iron control.
But Tiger Seal isn't Stygian Iron.
And I am not Wen Ruohan.
Help! Help!
Help! Please don't kill my child.
Don't kill me.
Save me! Save me!
Run away!
Run!
Run! Run!
Turns out it's Childe Lan.
I don't know why Childe Lan
wants to help Wen evildoers.
These are elderly, women and children. You count them as evil?
Leader Jin ordered anyone to do with Stygian Iron won't live.
Leader Nie and Leader Lan agreed.
Does Jiang Sect have anything to say?
I'm afraid there are more Qishan resentful spirits.
What is really needed now is the tune, 'Rest in Peace'.
To the Gods,
today, we three Martial Brothers swear an oath—
Protect Immortal Sects. Help the common people.
Heaven and earth as witness.
If we're disloyal, Heaven and the people will condemn us.
[ Flaming Sun Palace ]
Leader Jin.
- Leader Yao. - Congratulations. Congratulations.
Now the Wen Sect is wiped out,
smaller sects will follow Leader Jin.
Leader Yao, you're too polite.
Thanks, Leader Yao, for your support.
Esquire Jin, no, Fragrance Lord.
You're too humble.
You contributed most in Sunshot.
Now you, Red Blade Lord and Lord Zewu are united.
These titles are well deserved.
I'm flattered. Please go ahead.
- Please. - Please.
Leader Jin.
Your merits exceed your age.
After Sunshot, you became Sect Leader. Worthy of celebration.
When will you hold the ceremony?
Thank you, but I'm in mourning.
It's inappropriate.
That's right.
I and Bro Fengmian were close.
After parting at Gusu, I didn't expect...
he would depart from life.
Lord Zewu and Light-bearer Lord have arrived.
Leader Jiang, congratulations.
Under your leadership, Lotus Pier will prosper,
protecting Yunmeng.
You flatter me. I will need your advice.
Red Blade Lord has arrived.
Leader Jin.
Leader Nie, why only arrive now?
All the families are waiting for you.
Red Blade Lord.
Please be seated.
A-Yao, you forgot?
Since we've sworn it, call him Big Bro.
Yes. Thanks, Second Bro, for the nod.
Big Brother.
Please.
(Wen Ruohan's seat)
Leader Jin, what's this mean?
Leader Nie, please sit so we may begin.
Leader Jin, everyone.
We're having a banquet at Nevernight
but I'll never sit on that seat.
Leader Nie, no wonder you're respected by many sects.
I was thoughtless.
Swap seats.
Leader Nie, please sit.
Please.
Childe Wei.
Childe Wei, you want to speak to me?
Me?
Yes.
When greeting me, you seemed to want to speak to me.
He has social tact and is very observant.
It's nothing. Just that, on Sunshot day,
you killed Wen Ruohan
with a soft sword as your weapon.
Today you don't carry that sword.
Childe Wei, pardon.
It was a random blade I found.
Later, as it was ill-omened, I threw it away.
Oh, so that's it.
- Please. - Please.
I'll toast Leader Jiang and Lady Jiang.
I thank Jiang Sect for saving my life.
Please.
Lan Zhan, it's you.
Well? Want to play 'Rest in Peace'?
I am learning a new score.
You still haven't given up?
You really are...
stubborn.
Good! Leader Jin is righteous.
Righteous!
Wen Sect was cut down by many gathered sects.
In this century, it is a fortunate event.
The destruction of Wen relied on Qinghe Nie Sect, Gusu Lan Sect,
and Yunmeng Jiang Sect, three big clans.
Today I'll drink first to show my respect.
Leader Jin, you're too kind.
Too kind.
Everyone, please sit.
Everyone, something is troubling me.
Before the big campaign, I couldn't bring it up.
Now Wen chaos is settled,
I have no more worries.
Luckily everyone is here
so I want everyone to be a witness.
Everyone knows
Leader Jiang Fengmian and I were like family.
Madam Yu and my wife were as close as sisters.
My son, Zixuan, and Lady Jiang had an arranged betrothal since young.
Yet a misunderstanding broke it.
It's a pity.
Now old friends are gone,
my wife and I wish
our son and Lady Jiang can enter a blessed union—
First, to comfort an old friend who is gone.
Second, to take care of an old friend's daughter.
It would fulfil a wish of mine.
Leader Jiang.
What do you think?
Leader Jiang, it's a good thing. You should agree.
- Yeah. - I agree.
- It's a good thing. - You should agree, Leader Jiang.
Sister still seems to be attached to that peacock.
But their troth was broken.
Agreeing today makes it seem Jiang Sect is seeking connections.
Leader Jin, we appreciate your good intentions.
~Listen to the lonely, disconsolate flute~
~In endless night deep in cloud~
~Right or wrong is in the past~
~On waking, how can I take it as a dream~
~How to measure praise and blame, gains and losses, in this world~
~Blood whistles hot on cold blade~
~On peaks or rivers, hear the guqin~
~The story isn't over, like buds under moonlit frost~
~Stir a cup of life's joy and sorrow to toast the lad~
~Why's the bright moon still listless~
~Why not face all hardships carefree~
~Sharing a melody however far away~
~Stir a cup of life's joy and sorrow to toast the lad~
~Moon is bright, why be sad~
~Why not face all storms unrestrained~
~Playing a melody together afar~