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♫ Gazing homewards, my tears fall and I break up inside ♫
♫ Dust seals the past and carves past wounds in my memory ♫
♫ The sky darkens and the night is endless, searching for a ray of light ♫
♫ I craft a medallion to shine a light on the way ahead ♫
♫ Flying against the wind, my ruthlessness grows wild ♫
♫ I will protect my beliefs ♫
♫ Listen as the past fades like smoke ♫
♫ Past wrongs have not been resolved ♫
♫ Once my sword leaves its scabbard, the earth will move and the mountains will shake ♫
♫ The flame of rage burns, the spirit roars ♫
♫ I will return to glory and rise above the clouds ♫
[Sword Dynasty]
[Episode 8]
[Sun Xing, White Goat Cave]
[Nangong Caishu, Green Vine Sword School]
[Jiang Li, White Goat Cave]
Nanggong Caishu's elixir is truly amazing.
It allowed me to achieve the advanced stage of the second realm of cultivation in such a short time.
Winning the trial depends on the total number of talismans.
Just one day left.
Just passing this trial will not let me win the Green Suet Jade for her.
If I had known, I would have fought with you earlier.
He Zhaoxi met Sun Xing earlier, but did not battle.
Divide and conquer. So the one who has the most talismans now
must be you (Sun Xing).
Headmaster Di, the fact that Ding Ning has lasted this long [Di Qingmei, headmaster of the Green Vine Sword School]
does it make you somewhat unhappy? [Xue Wangxu, Cave Master of the White Goat Cave]
Don't have such a scowl on your face.
White Goat and Green Vine have already become one.
He is your disciple as well.
In the end, White Goat Cave no longer exists.
The more you hang on to this competition between schools,
the more you are telling the world
that White Goat Cave still exists, in actuality.
You need to open your mind a little.
If even this stretch of sky before your eyes
cannot be contained in your heart, then how can you contain this mountain?
And how could you then move those far mountains?
Why are you saying this to me?
Because no matter if it is the White Goat Cave or the Green Vine Sword School,
they all belong to the Great Heng Dynasty.
You and I, no matter the stature,
we are both people of Heng.
Xue Wangxu, I am lacking compared to you.
If you say it that way,
I won't add any more.
Senior Brother, it's about time for the final outcome. [Li Daoji, White Goat Cave]
Alright!
What is he doing?
He seems to be up to something.
But he's about to bump into Sun Xing.
Sun Xing isn't going to let him go.
Hey, he's bumped into Second Senior Brother.
What are they up to?
Duanmu, why don't you make a few more comments on how my brother-in-law won't make it?
You haven't given up? [Duanmu Lian, Green Vine Sword School]
You think that after casually saying a few words, [Xie Changsheng and Xie Rou, members of Xie Family, the wealthiest merchant family in Guanzhong]
Ding Ning will be able to defeat Sun Xing?
Laughable. Since you are so childish, I'll grant your wish.
If Ding Ning wants to defeat Sun Xing,
it might happen if the sun rose in the west!
Thank you. Thank you.
Senior Brother Sun Xing, let's battle!
At this time,
you want to sacrifice yourself to let Nangong Caishu be among the top three?
No, I want to defeat you.
After the long night, the sun has risen.
Stop dreaming.
From the time I took the test to enter our sect,
you've felt that I was dreaming.
But I've proven myself,
and have even progressed faster than you.
After that,
you felt that I would never defeat He Zhaoxi.
But in the end, I still won.
Even though I haven't been in White Goat Cave for long,
it has brought me a lot of pleasant surprises.
Teacher,
Junior Uncle Li Daoji, First Senior Brother Jiang Li,
they are all lovable people.
Except for you. You have been against me from the start.
But, I am like you.
I have never liked you from the start.
Your personality has always exuded a kind of
vibe that seeks to step on others to get ahead.
Even your fellow disciples who respect and admire you
can all become stepping stones beneath your feet.
I don't want someone like you to stay at White Goat Cave.
Once I defeat you,
you better disappear from before my eyes as soon as possible.
Otherwise, I will deal with you some other way.
You're threatening me instead?
Looks like I've underestimated you.
Senior Sun Xing, I am done talking.
Stop wasting your breath.
If I really am defeated by you today,
then I am no longer fit to stay at White Goat Cave.
Can you really defeat Sun Xing?
Ding Ning, if you win,
I will then beg life for your sake.
Senior Jiang Li, the rules say that we must battle if we meet one another.
Alright then, I will respect your wishes.
Please pardon my offense when I make my move.
Senior Brother is a gentleman. Giving your best effort would be paying the highest respect to your opponent.
Alright.
If you have something on your mind, why don't you speak it?
If you battle with worries on your mind, you won't be able to focus.
I am just worried that if I can defeat you,
my next opponent could very likely be Sun Xing.
I am not very confident that I can defeat him.
If I do lose...
and let a ruthless person like him win, it would be a pity.
Junior Sun Xing is—
I'm thinking too much.
I...
One should focus in battle.
Let's begin.
Just a little short!
You overestimate yourself.
Still just a little short!
Whether you could handle my first two move isn't what's important.
What's important is whether you can handle my third move.
If you can't take my third move, your arm...
could quite possibly become completely crippled.
If you say that, then the arm that becomes completely crippled could be yours.
Sun Xing, you bastard!
That's too vicious! What kind of intra-school trial is this?
- Brother-in-law! You can do it! - Junior Brother! - Junior Brother!
- Brother-in-law! Hang in there! - Junior Brother!
You were the one who wanted to cripple my arm first.
You brought this humiliation to yourself.
The smoke signal!
Once the signal appears, that means the top three challengers have emerged.
I'm over here!
Little Junior brother!
Ding Ning!
You won?
You beat Junior Sun Xing?
How can that be?
In the end, isn't it the best news?
Let's go!
In this trial, the one who has the most badges places first.
Jiang Li.
Headmaster, Sir, the number of badges I have
is just enough to pass the trial. There is no need to count.
- Why not count them? - Right.
There are just three badges?
You are very benevolent. That is a rare trait.
But you must remember, in the future when you are out in the world, you cannot be that way.
The human heart is sinister.
Don't lightly grant them your mercy.
Headmaster Di is very correct. Jiang Li, express your gratitude.
Yes. Thank you for your teachings, Headmaster Di.
I will take your teachings to heart.
Nangong Caishu!
Eight badges. Not bad, Nangong Caishu.
Ding Ning!
Three pieces? You defeated Sun Xing.
You should have more than three.
Ding Ning. Thirteen badges!
The winner of this Sword Trial Festival is... Ding Ning.
- Yeah! - Great!
Brother-in-law! You're awesome, Brother-in-law!
You did well, Bro!
I am very content to have a pupil like you.
Thank you, Headmaster.
You did very well.
You did not fail this sword.
Most importantly, I didn't waste all your good intentions.
This year's Sword Trial Festival is officially over.
Let's all gather again next year.
- Good. - Please. - Please.
Brother-in-law! You're just too amazing, Brother-in-law!
Don't call me brother-in-law.
- I— - Stop fooling around!
Will you go to the Min Mountain Sword Trials next year?
Most likely.
If that's the case, I will work hard to make it there next year too.
With that said, Sister,
are you thinking of winning with him at the Min Mountain Sword Trials,
then stay at Min Mountain Sword Sect together to learn, and then you two will—
Please don't put any expectations on me.
Why?
As to the reason why, you can ask Nangong Caishu.
What is the reason?
Nangong Caishu, why?
Nangong, were you cultivating with my brother-in-law
through the night and have promised to be with each other?
Childish!
There's something wrong with him physically.
It's a rare case of Irreversible Fiery Yang.
Without any significant lucky encounter,
in the prime of our lives,
his internal organs would already have deteriorated.
Even though I know there's something wrong with his health,
I won't change my decision.
Is there any way to help him?
I've looked into it. For this type of physique that deteriorates early due to an overabundance of the five energies,
there is normally no cure.
But Min Mountain Sword Sect is not a common sect.
Some people in that sect will have a way.
If we really want to help him,
we must try our best to make him win too at the Min Mountain Sword Trials.
That's going to be very difficult.
He's fighting for his life! We'll do our best.
Alright. For the Min Mountain Sword Trials,
we will do our best.
Your Majesty, in the Green Vine Sword School's Sword Trial Festival this year,
the winner is a young man called Ding Ning.
Ding Ning?
I've never heard of this name before.
He is a server in the Wutong Falls Tavern.
He entered the White Goat Cave through Li Daoji some days ago.
But what is amazing is that this young man entered the Profound Connection Realm in half a day.
And in ten days, entered the second realm.
As Teacher gifted this broken sword to me,
do you know the story behind its original owner?
What made you think of asking about the back story of this sword?
When I was fighting, I kept feeling that this sword had the determination of a person approaching the end of his road.
I think that this sword inherited the thoughts of its original owner.
Ten years ago, in the Great Heng Dynasty,
there was a very famous place of cultivation
called the Ba Mountain Sword Academy.
This sword's former owner Yan Xinlan
was a member of Ba Mountain Sword Academy.
Afterward, the academy was met with disaster.
She refused to turn her back on it
and was executed. Before she died,
she broke her sword to declare her will.
For that reason, you can feel in this sword
her determined sword energy.
It has to do with that person whose name shall not be mentioned again?
Since you know about him, then you should understand
that many things cannot be mentioned.
Senior Brother.
Sun Xing has asked my permission to leave White Goat Cave.
I have allowed it.
I hope that he can mend his wrong ways.
Ding Ning, will you be passing the night here at White Goat Cave
or will you be returning to your home in Wutong Falls?
I have not been home for some days. I think my aunt will be worried for me.
So, I will be going back to rest in the Wutong Falls Tavern tonight.
I was also about to mention to Teacher and Junior Uncle that I grew up in the city
and am used to life there. It's too quiet in White Goat Cave
and I don't feel altogether comfortable. I think I will just cultivate outside.
During the trial, you forcibly absorbed that Yellow Court Golden Elixir.
This drug is very strong, I am afraid it will bring harm to your health.
Also, the spiritual energy outside the cave is far less richer than that of the White Goat Cave.
I had to use such a poor tactic due to the special circumstances then.
I will be more careful in my cultivation from now on.
By the way, how do you plan to use the Green Suet Jade?
I plan to use it tonight to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.
That's good as well. The Green Suet Jade is useful for breaking through cultivation realms.
And, it can also help a cultivator better accept his lifesource.
Cultivating with it now can help you
relieve the damage caused by the Yellow Court Golden Elixir to your body.
Alright, Teacher.
[Wutong Falls Tavern]
Is this Ding Ning's tavern? Are you the proprietress?
I am Ding Ning's little aunt. He is not here today. What is the reason that Madam is looking for him?
You look very young.
Ding Ning won the Sword Trial Festival.
I simply want to come meet him.
He won?
Madam gets news so fast.
Let me pour some tea for Madam.
No need.
Madam, by coming here today, do you want to congratulate Ding Ning?
I can pass the message to him.
I think, for Ding Ning to participate in the Sword Trial Festival,
it means his goal must not be limited to staying at White Goat Cave.
If my guess is right,
he probably wants to go to Min Mountain Sword Sect.
I don't understand these things.
According to what I know, Ding Ning has the body of Irreversible Fiery Yang.
I hope he will join my sect.
I can help him.
You are...
You don't need to know who we are. You only need to know
that Madam appreciates talents and can help you.
What's happening?
I don't know.
Little Aunt.
Ding Ning? Ding Ning! Ding Ning! Ding NIng!
Ding Ning! Ding Ning!
This...
Is this due to his Irreversible Fiery Yang?
Yes, Madam. Ding Ning! Ding Ning!
Ding Ning's face shows a glimpse of stubbornness.
He clearly cannot live beyond 30, but he insists on becoming a cultivator.
He even wants to go to Min Mountain Sword Trials.
This is Snow Thread Concentrated Fragrance. Whenever his illness acts up, light up a small piece.
It can suppress the fiery force.
Thank you, Madam.
You're awake.
That is left by that Madam. She said it's helpful to your body.
It's called Snow Thread Concentrated Fragrance. I've looked it up.
It should be harmless.
If it's harmful, when I fainted earlier,
it was the best time to make her move.
That Madam should be from the palace.
How do you know?
That's a handkerchief from the palace. The fragrance is also not an ordinary item.
She said she likes your naturally endowed talent and would like to help you.
She also said you won the top place in the Sword Trial Festival.
Even though we don't know her background, it's better to be cautious.
Oh right.
Green Suet Jade.
Thank you
Thank you. I have something to give you too.
What is it?
A piece of news. I've met Bai Shanshui.
Are you injured?
I'm fine.
She said that the other half of the Lone Mountain Sword Trove is in your Teacher's hands. Did he pass it to you?
Before he died, Song Shenshu told me
that the Lone Mountain Sword Trove was in Lin Zhujiu's hands.
The Heng King imprisoned him for ten years and never killed him.
He must be trying to get some clues from him.
From now on, if you want to know anything, please ask me directly. Your thoughts are simple and direct.
It's too dangerous for you to act alone.
You said before
that one shouldn't keep a sword that isn't suitable for her.
Then I shouldn't keep
an unsuitable person here either.
♫ You can't keep a mirage ♫
♫ A wing broken for left with no choice ♫
♫ Plundered all the riches yet cannot just brush one's sleeve and leave ♫
Teacher's order is that if ever Ba Mountain is in peril,
I must return this sword to a Gongsun family member.
♫ Just like a dream of golden millet, it's hard to pursue ♫
♫ Withering in a blink of an eye, everything turning to nothing ♫
Who are you?
I am the only disciple that Teacher taught the divine art Nine-Death Silkworm to.
This time is not the same as the last.
You should understand that with this Green Suet Jade,
I will be able to refine my Nine-Phantom Sword into a true lifesource sword.
So from now on, I may no longer rely on you that much.
If it were me, I may not give you the Green Suet Jade.
Once your lifesource sword stabilizes,
there won't be danger of going wrong with your cultivation.
I never had any intention of counting on you to do anything.
I just want you to be well.
♫ Just like a dream of golden millet, it's hard to pursue ♫
♫ Withering in a blink of an eye, everything turning to nothing ♫
I want to cultivate here. Why don't you sleep alone tonight?
♫ Happiness is a luxury and I don't deserve to have it ♫
♫ A shadow that wants to stay out of things ♫
♫ I want to possess you ♫
♫ Drowning all the silence ♫
♫ Replying to the faded concern ♫
You should leave quickly.
If you are discovered by the Heng King, you will be in danger.
♫ In search of the lost dimension ♫
Where is your family?
I have no family. ♫ Watch my quiet torture ♫
Then, follow me from now on.
♫ Why can't I see you ♫
♫ I was caught by the trap you set ♫
♫ In this quiet illusion ♫
♫ I see the traces that you left behind ♫
♫ I never saw you again ♫
♫ In the end, all that was left was a meaningless deep love ♫
♫ I already want to escape ♫
♫ You left behind something unattainable ♫
Is there really a ninth realm in this world?
Do all rulers wish for eternal life?
Of course, I wish for eternal life. After all there are some things
I can't bear to lose and can't bear to let go.
The highest realm in this world is only the seventh.
Eighth realm is just a rumor, so don't even mention the ninth.
That Nine-Death Silkworm Divine Art of yours may be the ultimate treasure that allows breaking through into the ninth realm.
It's possible.
It's possible that the Nine-death Silkworm can open the door to the ninth realm.
If such a day comes, I will not enjoy it alone.
The three of us will enjoy eternal life.
Your Majesty is disturbed. Are you worrying about something?
I am willing to share your burden.
All the Ba Mountain Sword Academy members who surrendered that year
are now in your hands.
In the land being ruled, all the people are the ruler's subjects.
Everything under heaven belongs to Your Majesty.
What more a handful of cultivators?
I have broken through to the eighth realm,
but I could not locate the door to the ninth realm.
I remember he said once
that the Nine-Death Silkworm is the key to breaking through to the ninth realm.
Back then, we were both in the seventh realm.
If not for that incident ten years ago,
perhaps, he would have achieved the ninth realm by now.
I have already forgotten
about something that happened so long ago.
Forgotten
does not mean it doesn't exist.
He has been lying between us all this time, hasn't he?
Your Majesty has now broken into the eighth realm and is able to look down on the world.
Nobody can stop you.
Are you disturbed by the rumors that have been circulating in Fengming City lately?
Nine-Death Silkworm
is the key to breaking into the ninth realm.
Let me handle this.
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♫ The wind silently looks back ♫
♫The hero's sword enters the throat ♫
♫ Viewing the world with arrogance ♫
♫ Striding across the seasons ♫
♫ A cup of hero's wine ♫
♫Living one life time ♫
♫ With no debts or regrets ♫
♫ Those who have gone before can't come again ♫
♫ Looking back at the martial world ♫
♫ My hair has turned white ♫
♫ I won't ask to do it over again ♫
♫ One song, two tracks of tears ♫
♫ Wave the sword and raise a glass ♫
♫ The past has turned to ash ♫
♫ A hero's destiny cannot be defied ♫
♫ I've traveled through Spring and Autumn ♫
♫ A smitten heart flows to the east ♫
♫ Love, hate, dust and dirt ♫
♫ Laugh as we talk about joys and sorrows ♫