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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 17]
Crown Prince.
Younger Brother Chu doesn't stay in Fengming City to enjoy comfort [Prince Han of Heng Kingdom]
but comes to Lu Mountain. Why join the crowd?
Older Brother Han, Older Brother Han!
Older Brother Han, you're back!
As a subject, and a son, we should stay by Royal Father's side to share his worries and burden.
How about you and I switch places then?
You stay with Royal Father, and I go to enjoy Fengming.
Older Brother Han, what do you mean by this?
Crown Prince, His Majesty has issued a command.
Both of you, and your friend, will greet him together.
Ding Ning.
Royal Father wants you to go inside.
Greetings, Royal Father.
If you really stand before the King of Heng one day,
what will you do?
So you are Ding Ning?
Ding Ning, kneel down quickly.
Ding Ning.
Audacious unruly commoner! You don't kneel when greeting His Majesty?
Such impertinence!
Ding Ning.
Hurry and kneel, Ding Ning. Ding Ning!
Lift your head. I want to take a good look.
Long live Your Majesty.
Since I've grown up,
I've never seen such a high status official.
I...
Now you've seen one.
Yes, I have. Yes, I have.
I heard you are the one who took the Crown Prince out of Fengming.
Your Majesty, before we left, I didn't know the Crown Prince's identity.
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
You didn't know the Crown Prince's identity?
Right.
Until today, I thought my fellow traveler was Su Mu of the Yu Yang Sword School.
If I had known his identity, even if I had 10,000 spines,
I wouldn't have dared.
Royal Father, Ding Ning really isn't to blame.
I disguised my identity. Please punish me.
Crown Prince is kindhearted. It's all Zhou Rongmuo who should be blamed for taking the advantage.
Zhou Rongmuo?
Yes, that old bandit coveted the Bodhi Fruit from
Wu Mountain's Somkey Rain Formation in order to restore his full life.
He forced Ding Ning and me to enter the formation to get the medicine.
Unexpectedly, the formation was planted with mechanisms from Heng, Xian, Li, and Muo kingdoms.
I was able to survive only thanks to Ding Ning's help.
Under the blessing from Your Majesty, that old bandit from Zhou family trapped himself in silk cocoon.
But too bad the magic herb was destroyed, we can't submit it to Your Majesty.
You destroyed the Bodhi Fruit?
Tell me, who else was there besides Zhou Rongmuo?
There was an old man from Xian kingdom, about 60 years of age.
It seemed that he was the one that set up the formation, but Zhuo Rongmuo took advantage of it.
That senior was quite friendly and even gave us a carriage.
Old King of Xian.
- King of Xian? - If it's as you said,
he was the one that set the formation, around 60 years of age,
he could only be Old King of Xian.
It's really Heaven's blessing upon Great Heng. The Old King of Xian can't get this medicine.
He won't be a threat to us.
Great Heng will definitely win at the Deer Mountain Conference.
Royal Father, the Deer Mountain Conference is too risky,
I am willing to stay by your side to share worries and solve problems.
Ding Ning.
Come with me to Deer Mountain for the conference.
Yes.
I, commoner Ding Ning,
will do whatever I need to do.
Royal Father,
I know that it's a crime to leave Fengming without permission.
But this Deer Mountain Conference is a rare opportunity, and I don't want to miss it.
Tell me,
how much don't you want to miss it?
In the previous Deer Mountain Conference, our Great Heng wasn't as strong as we are now.
Ceding Liang Shan County is every Heng person's unspeakable shame and grievance.
Even though I was young, I was familiar with state affairs.
At the time, I immediately pledged to restore Great Heng's glory,
so that the civilians would not see families separated and never to reunite.
This Deer Mountain Conference matters to the state and our family. As the Crown Prince,
I really couldn't stay at ease inside the palace
So I disguised my identity to leave Fengming without permission. I also want to
see Royal Father's elegant style at Deer Mountain.
Deer Mountain Conference has already begun.
Muo Kingdom and Lie Kingdom have appeared early.
But, do you know why Great Heng's forces are stationed at the foot of Lu Mountain,
unlike other kingdoms that have rushed to show their forces?
Royal Father, you've said before, that there are risks in battles. Kings do not fight without preparation.
You must be waiting for the most opportune time.
What time is that?
I do not know, but this timing must be what will change the outcome of the Deer Mountain Conference.
As it is, you must return to Fengming quickly first thing tomorrow morning.
Why?
Do you realize that
I am well aware of Deer Mountain's dangers?
Even though Heng's military is strong, but there are many unexpected unknowns.
Have you ever thought about, what if I met harm at Deer Mountain,
what would you do?
Remember this,
you should safeguard Fengming and protect Great Heng's foundation.
If I met death, Han would be fighting in the battles at the front line,
you would be protecting the rear. When Heng becomes strong again,
you two brothers can together deploy the forces and trample the other three kingdoms,
fulfill my last wishes,
and establish an empire.
This heavy burden...
do you understand it?
I understand now.
I will return to Heng immediately in the early morning,
and I shall hold the rear for Royal Father.
Your Majesty.
How was the trip to get the medicine at Wu Mountain?
I have disappointed you.
Your Majesty has never disappointed me.
I want to always stay by your side.
Beloved Consort, do you remember Liang Jingmeng from ten-some years ago?
Of course.
He led Ba Mountain Sword Academy, helped the King of Heng to annihilate three kingdoms,
and ultimately was killed by the King of Heng.
Your Majesty, why have you suddenly recalled this ancient affair?
Nothing much.
I ran into someone at Wu Mountain.
He reminded me of the affairs from many years ago.
Perhaps I'm overly concerned.
Oh yes.
Has my son left for Deer Mountain along with the military?
Prince Li Ling has arrived.
I discussed with him according to your wish.
Exchanging Prince Han for the return of Prince Li Ling
is truly one stone for two birds.
First, we have Prince Li Ling back soon
so that we can prepare the proclamation of the Crown Prince.
Second, Prince Han's arrogance harms Xian Kingdom.
The people are very happy that he leaves.
Beloved Consort, do you remember when Prince Han first came to Xian kingdom?
He wasn't so unbridled and arrogant.
At this time,
when I do the exchange,
I am deliberately giving King Yuan Wu such a prince.
If he was injurious to Xian kingdom,
he would be even more harmful to Heng kingdom.
Chaos
often begins from within.
Older Brother Han, why are you here?
Young Brother Chu, you are leaving tomorrow, so please be careful along the way.
Even though Deer Mountain Conference is a rare summit,
but someone also needs to guard our rear in Heng.
Young Brother Chu, you are enthusiastic in leaving Fengming, but as a leader,
one should view the big picture. I was worried
that you are young and lack understanding.
When we first met, I was too harsh to you.
I hope you won't mind it.
Why would I? The two of us working together to help Royal Father,
our Great Heng will definitely be safeguarded.
It's getting late, go ahead and rest early.
I bid you goodnight.
Your are in a good mood, Your Highness.
Surviving a disaster, and I finally understand Royal Father's true wish.
I feel that I've gained a lot.
Are you allowed to go to Deer Mountain?
No.
Royal Father wants me to return to Fengming.
He said there are many dangers at Deer Mountain.
What if he encountered harm in Deer Mountain, there would be a successor in Fengming.
I was too childish before. I thought Royal Father didn't want me to come to Deer Mountain
because he was punishing me. Now I've finally understand
his special thoughts and wishes.
I've been the one talking.
Come, I'll toast you a cup.
Thank you for taking care of me in this trip.
You are too complimenting, Your Highness.
As a subject, it's my duty to protect you, Your Highness.
However, you didn't know that i was the Crown Prince.
Also, I want to ask you.
Did you already guess that old bandit Zhou Rongmuo was going to kidnap you?
Instead of saying he kidnapped me, I'd rather say that I cheated him into kidnapping me.
You have shown honesty with me, so I don't want to hid something from you.
My real purpose for this trip is to get the Bodhi Fruit to cure my Teacher.
Didn't the Bodhi Fruit
get destroyed by that old bandit Zhou Rongmuo?
Zhou Rongmuo destroyed a faked one.
Actually, I lured Zhuo Rongmuo.
I knew he was not a righteous person. Therefore, in my letter to you previously,
I emphasized the dangers of this trip.
No wonder, you repeatedly asked me in the letter on whether I was prepared and ready.
I should have submitted this Bodhi Fruit when I met His Majesty.
But I had a secret wish and didn't show it to him.
You've treated me with sincerity.
I don't want to hide it from you.
Is your teacher White Goat Cave's Cave Master Xue Wangxu?
Yes.
I've heard of his legendary feats.
If you can trust me, give me this magic medicine.
I will take it to him for you tomorrow.
Your Highness, you don't fault me?
We already ruined Old King of Xian's plan.
I don't think Royal Father will mind where this medicine goes.
Besides, I wouldn't tell him either.
You have show grace to me, Your Highness.
I, Ding Ning, cannot thank you enough.
I grew up in the inner palace. It's always been difficult to make true friends.
Even brotherly love is none to speak of.
Reporting! The King of Xian arrives!
King of Xian.
King of Li, how is General Long? [King of Li Kingdom]
He is well.
I remember the valiance of your royal father back then.
He commanded General Long, suppressed internal unrest, and restored glory.
I can still see it now.
Too bad, too bad.
Fortunately, King of Li has developed a kingly stature,
the Old King should be smiling in the Netherworld.
Royal Father often mentioned how Xian Kingdom defeated Heng's army and protected all the other kingdoms.
Too bad that he isn't around anymore and cannot come for the seventh-year accord at Deer Mountain.
Yes.
King of Muo,
Prime Minister Lian, the trusting bond between you, king and subject, [King of Muo, and PM Lian Ing]
really makes me envy.
Thanks to the kindness of King of Xian, your kingdom is full of outstanding ministers and generals,
and there is great harmony among them. Xian Kingdom is getting more and more prosperous.
We are the ones who are envious.
King of Muo,
Have you found your kingdom's missing national treasure, the 12 Shamen's Sacred Heads?
Thank you for your concern.
It's really fate's play on us.
I remember when the first king of Muo owning the 12 Sacred Heads.
Muo Kingdom's ghost techniques were so magical at that time.
If the 12 Sacred Heads weren't lost,
how can Heng's Tiger-Wolf Army continue to intrude into your state?
Thank you for your concern.
Frankly, I have already found the whereabouts of the Sacred Heads.
We will definitely hold a grand ceremony when we retrieve the national treasures. My wish is
to exceed my ancestors, and regain the leadership of all the kingdoms.
At that time, I hope the King of Xian will come to attend.
Good. Good.
I can see it.
The King of Muo
has already acquired the style of a great king.
Prime Minister Lian.
King of Xian.
You should rest easy too.
You've had an arduous journey, please get seated soon.
Thank you, Prime Minister Lian.
Heng's army has frequently intruded our borders.
When your royal fathers were alive,
we treated one another as brothers.
Now that the brother nations are harmed, I cannot bear it.
How about this?
Let's ally our three kingdoms against Heng Kingdom. With Liang Shan County as the base,
break through Tang Pu Gate, and head straight to Fengming City!
- This... - Who has eyes on my Tang Pu Gate?
King of Heng!
Three kingdoms are all here, except the King of Heng.
I thought, after ceding Liang Shan County in the last Conference, that
the King of Heng wouldn't dare come today.
The Deer Mountain Conference is where all the kingdoms meet.
I have no reason not to come.
Excellent!
It's good that you came.
Heng has vast lands and good soil.
If you can let us have a castle every time we meet,
then the Heng Kingdom can last a few more years, I think.
But, what if I wanted Fengming City today,
what would you say?
It's just a joke.
To all Your Majesties, you've had an arduous journey.
Please get seated now.
Prime Minister Lian is the one who sees the big picture and kindly supports everyone.
Prime Minister Lian,
why don't you come to Heng as Prime Minister?
You...
The King of Heng must be joking.
The Old King understood me and respected me.
I appreciate his blessing.
My old bag of bones will probably
stay in Muo Kingdom until it's buried.
Please, King of Heng.
Please, Your Majesty.
Since you are in our Xian Kingdom now,
please try the food from Xian first.
Royal Father, such a treatment clearly targets you.
My son Han,
sit down.
King of Heng, is Great Xian's food
to your taste and liking?
It's very good.
Great Xian's soldiers have prepared a performance to entertain you.
We can discuss the state affairs after we have a good rest from the tiring trips.
Good.
All of you have come afar
to meet the seventh-year accord. It's been an arduous journey.
I will respectfully make a toast to you first.
I share the toast.
[Liang Shan County, border between Xian and Heng]
King of Heng.
The conference hasn't started yet.
Why are you not being respectful?
I share the toast.
At the summit of Lu Mountain, we meet every seven years.
This is the time when all the kingdoms' best masters can share and compare their skills.
Muo Kingdom will be the one to start today.
Will Heng Kingdom join us for a chance to perform?
Please, King of Muo.
Good.
Who will fight for me?
- I will! - I will!
You really look down at me.
With you around, I cannot oversee the court directly.
Muo Kingdom cannot advance greatly.
In this fight, Muo Kingdom must win and not lose.
The only person who can ensure Muo King's win
is Prime Minister Lian.
Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lian is already an elderly.
If there is a mishap in this joust, there will be chaos in Muo Kingdom.
Do you all think Lian Ing is more important than me?
We dare not.
Prime Minister Lian?
I, Lian Ing, is willing to fight for Your Majesty.
Excellent. Please, Prime Minister Lian.
Teacher, Teacher.
His Majesty is deliberately making it difficult for you.
He is forcing you to fight. You must not go.
Qian Mu,
His Majesty is young, full of pride and unbridled spirit.
You must aid him well. In the future,
he will surely become a good king.
Teacher, don't go.
Remember what I said.
Lian Ing has been a prime minister through three kings in Muo Kingdom.
But today...
Didn't Your Majesty just remind the King of Muo to maintain harmony between king and subjects?
The current King of Muo ascended the throne as a replacement.
Why would he like Lian Ing who previously supported the Crown Prince?
He harbors suspicion about him.
Furthermore, the King of Heng just publicly invited Lian Ing to be prime minister at Heng.
The young and prideful King of Muo
cannot withstand such provoking.
Does Your Majesty mean,
King of Muo wants to remove Lian Ing with this opportunity?
Royal Father, Lian Ing is the pillar of Muo Kingdom.
He is a pillar.
King of Muo is young.
He doesn't understand the worth of Lian Ing to Muo Kingdom.
Son, you must remember.
Today, we are the spectators.
Someday, if you are experiencing the same situation,
you must remember the lesson set by King of Muo today.
I will definitely remember Royal Father's teaching.
Where is Fang Xiang?
Present.
This general is the head of Great Heng's 11 Marquis,
Fang Xiang. I suddenly remembered something.
During the battle between Heng and Muo years ago, the one who beheaded your Crown Prince among ten thousand riders
was this Marquis Fang.
Soldiers are killers.
Marquis Fang fought like a god of war.
It was admirable. However, our Crown Prince
fought to the death without losing his honor.
He was equally admirable.
Well said.
Remember. You must kill Lian Ing today.
When Heng and Muo fight again, whether we can defeat Muo in one strike,
it will all depend on your performance today.
I promise that your descendants will inherit the Marquis position continually.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I shall not disappoint you.
Your Majesty, may I have a request?
I hope Your Majesty will remind
my younger brother who hasn't achieved anything.
Go without worries.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Old Prime Minister,
do you hate me for killing the Crown Prince Han that you personally groomed?
Yes, I hate.
However, I believe my king
will be as outstanding as his elder brother.
But, the King of Muo still dispatched you to fight.
Perhaps he wants to have you killed?
When the king wants a subject to die, the subject must obey.
Isn't it the same with you, Marquis Fang?
Besides, this battle hasn't been decided yet.
Aren't you too self confident, Marquis Fang?
To be able to fight with Old Prime Minister today,
it's enough for me.
Prime Minister Lian! Prime Minister Lian!
Prime Minister Lian actually can blend the deviant toxin
with his own core energy seamlessly.
The Ying energy has entered Marquis Fang's body.
I don't think he can survive.
You have deviant toxin on the sword.
It's Muo Kingdom's ghost technique.
You should have exercised more caution, Marquis Fang.
Sorry.
I cannot afford to lose this fight.
I will exert full force to counter you!
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Lian Ing, Lian Ing.
Your ghost toxin has already entered his body.
The battle's outcome was already set.
But Marquis Fang, to counter your ghost toxin,
willingly broken his own meridians and lost half of his lifetime cultivation.
Marquis Fang is indeed worth being the leader of the 11 Marquis of Heng.
King of Xiang, you've seen Marquis Fang's bravery.
Do you have any good general to fight with him?
As many as bamboo shoots in the Spring.
Old King of Xian, you enjoy being argumentative?
Your Majesty.
He willingly breaks his meridians to force out the toxin.
Marquis Fang is indeed determined.
Prime Minister, you are such a grandmaster.
Why are you willing to sacrifice for an unappreciative king?
Come to Heng Kingdom. Our king really admires you.
If you come to Heng, our people will will treat you with the greatest respect.
Thank you, Marquis Fang.
I pledge my loyalty not to the sovereign, but to the nation,
not to the king, but to the people.
I have no regret for my life.
I know the King of Heng's true nature.
If I don't accept this invitation, then I will not be allowed to live.
Therefore, you don't need to be kind, Marquis Fang.
Old Prime Minister, you are honorable.
I offended you just now.
Next, I will exert my full force to fight.
To bid farewell in this one fight,
I will not have regret.
Then take this strike!
This is Shan Ing Sect's treasure, Qian Mountain Talisman.
Qian Mountain Talisman? It is just a broken token.
Ding Ning.
Present.
Why don't you tell me
what so special that you see in this broken token?
Your Majesty,
I can only see a lot of black fume coming out of the ground.
They enter the Qian Mountain Talisman through Prime Minister Lian's feet.
As for why it's special,
I don't really understand.
Please enlighten me, Your Majesty.
Have you heard it?
Don't just look at anything on the outside and rashly decide its value.
Yes, Royal Father.
To the Kingdom of Muo, which specializes in ghost techniques,
Ying energy is the key to their cultivation.
Qian Mountain Talisman can call up the Ying energy that has accumulated underground over a long time.
Back then during the Deer Mountain battle, 200,000 soldiers died here.
Prime Minister Lian holds the Qian Mountain Talisman in his hand, with an endless flow of Ying energy,
Marquis Fang is embroiled in a difficult fight.
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