[Ever Night]
[Episode 53]
Who knew Great General could feel low.
It's not your place to mock me.
The Academy retired me.
His Majesty may not agree.
Don't forget–
Your Tang Emperor was Fu Zi's student too.
But, General,
I believe retiring isn't the end for you.
Hierarch said Xiling always has a place for you.
I won't go to Peach Mountain again.
Peach Mountain has everything you want.
Power, position, and resources.
Presumably if you reach the apex of Dao Martial Arts,
I trust no-one would challenge you there,
nor harm your sister.
Enough.
Save your speech.
I never lack in such things.
Even if no-one aids me,
I rely on my own abilities to look down on the world.
But I brought you Hierarch's gift that can speed up things.
Mm?
What things?
Divine Channeling Pill.
Countless Cultivators dream of this item.
One Pill lets you break through to Dao Martial Arts peak.
But be ready to die by a Sacred Weapon.
At that time, Divine Pill will resurrect you
and let you gain new insights.
We'll await you at Peach Mountain.
- You just...? - Take it.
If you think I kept you for money, just leave.
It's for my wife to buy food.
If you need it, take it.
Xiling's Unknown Place–
Zhi Shou (Knowledge & Obeisance) Abbey. Where is it?
You're Long Qing?
You're Junior Uncle?
Disciple Long Qing greets Uncle.
Sure you want Abbey training?
I'm sure.
You know what it means?
I understand.
If I can read Heaven Books, while Cultivating,
however difficult, it won't matter.
Since it's the Abbot's will, no-one will stop you.
I must warn you, at your current level,
reading Heaven Books may let you die anytime.
The current me is a walking corpse.
Go.
Anything you'll miss?
Then follow me.
Long Qing.
This is where the Abbey keeps Heaven Book Seven Volumes.
Uncle, can I go in and look?
Long Qing.
Don't you think you're impatient?
I just want a look.
When reading a Heaven Book, if something's amiss,
immediately put it down.
Thanks, Uncle. I'll remember.
This is for storing the lost Heaven Book Bright Volume.
[ Bright Volume ]
[ Luo Volume ]
Luo Heaven Book?
Hm.
At your current level,
the only book openable by you records Cultivators of 5 Sects
and their skills: Heaven Sun Volume.
I will climb to the Cultivation peak.
These names will become stones under my feet.
Ye Hongyu, Ning Que, Xu Zhangxiao, Lin Yanglong.
Ning Que.
From today, I live again.
From today, you walk towards death.
[Zeng Residence]
Hurry in, daughter. Come.
Why carry so much? Xiao Lian, quickly help.
Yes, Madam.
Come. Daughter, let's chat in your room.
- Young Master... - Come!
Great Scholar Zeng.
You still know where our front door is?
I know.
Hm.
To most people, Xiling's three Grand Priests are like kings,
especially Divine Seat of Light.
It's below Hierarch, above others.
What father could bear his daughter going so far alone.
If she goes to Xiling, she won't be alone.
I'll resign my post and go with her and her mom.
Is Grand Priest of Light so great?
It's better than her living with you.
That day, in front of others
and Revelation Grand Priest, what did you tell Sang Sang?
Today, I'm here with Sang Sang to discuss that with you.
About what?
About that.
I don't get what you're saying.
Marriage.
Proper wife?
Of course. Is there an improper one?
Then in future, will you take a concubine?
Truth be told, I want to.
But do you think that's possible?
It's ages since a happy event.
I chose the day after tomorrow as auspicious.
What do you think?
I don't agree.
Sang Sang, I'm serious.
I'm also serious.
What's wrong?
Young Master, we still have a big task.
What's bigger than marriage?
That's right.
[Tuyang City]
- General, a letter from Army Ministry. - Mm.
- You may go. - Yes.
'Approval for General Xia Hou's request to leave his post'.
It seems I'm really retiring.
Even His Majesty won't protect me.
Xia Hou, recognize this broadsword (dadao)?
Sect Chief's broadsword.
You remember this broadsword.
This is used to eliminate Demon Sect traitors.
Just you?
Come at me.
As a Demonist, you're unworthy.
You led Huangren south.
I didn't ask troops to stop you.
You should know why.
Think that's a favour to Huangren?
Think we'd be grateful and trust you?
No way! You'll always be a traitor to Huangren!
It's not your place to accuse me!
You killed your woman with your own hands.
Don't forget
she was your Sect!
Sister Xia Tian has a traitor for a brother.
I am ashamed for her!
In some things, I had no choice.
My living till today
isn't something I alone chose.
Stupid lies.
You lived like a walking corpse.
Though you hold the Sacred Weapon left by Sect Chief,
it can't penetrate my Bright Armour.
You can't kill me.
I know I can't atone to Demon Sect or Master.
Today, I'll satisfy your intent.
Shut up.
No!
I've reached *Wu Dao apex. (*Martial Arts)
From today, this world has no-one who can defeat me.
You actually...
used Sect Chief's blade to break the Realm.
Tang, go back.
Take your clan as far away as possible.
Living is more important than your revenge.
Sword Sage Liu Bai.
Grand River Sword.
[Imperial Palace]
Do you know Tang troops' vital quality?
- Please tell. - Tolerance and vision.
- You're wise. - Tang fears internal chaos, not foes.
The strongest fortress can collapse from within.
Mister 13 walked out of Repenting Cliff–
able to Cultivate martial and talisman arts,
and betrothed to Light's heir.
But, whether he is friend or foe
is uncertain.
I'm incompetent. I sent people to investigate
but got nothing.
Then stoop from your position and personally check.
Yes.
[Princess' Residence]
That throne can't be gained by just anyone.
Especially us two.
Why so?
Empress has Xia Hou's loyalty in the military.
Of Cultivators, she has the Astronomy Bureau.
A Court Official like Zeng Jing is on her side.
But Father ordered Xia Hou to retire.
He broke the level.
His retirement may let him easily do more.
Then what do we do?
Wait.
Wait for what?
Wait for Mister 13's response.
Him again? I disbelieve it.
As eldest lawful son, I need Ning Que's support to be enthroned?
Hunyuan.
Sister, I dislike him.
You wait for his kind regard but he fails to see yours.
Don't wait for his response or we'll get ruined by him.
Don't talk rot.
Ning Que, enjoy it while it lasts.
Just wait and see.
[Imperial Palace]
I'm unsure why General Xu is edgy.
Perhaps it's due to Mister 13 and his maid.
That maid is unusual.
Wei Guangming lived a while in Old Brush Shoppe.
I kept feeling that matter was strange.
Whom do you speak for now?
I don't dare.
I'm concerned for the nation,
so I presented myself.
Then say it directly.
Don't cover up for General Xu.
Yes. Brother, I know Sang Sang is a Tang citizen
and also Mister 13's maid.
If later she can really inherit Grand Priest of Light's Seat,
Tang Nation will benefit.
This matter depends on Ning Que's willingness.
I won't butt into his matters.
Also, regarding Xiling, South Gate Temple will negotiate with them.
Keep them at a distance.
Yes.
You may go.
I take my leave.
Your Majesty, spies said
Xia Hou broke the level, reaching Dao Martial Arts peak.
- Invite Mister 13. - Yes.
[Heaven Dao South Gate Temple]
Can that Mister 13 really be used by Princess?
Mister 13 and I have met.
I believe his connection with Li Yu is mutually beneficial.
If that's so, then according to Princess' letter,
Tang throne is highly likely to end up in Hunyuan's hands.
And your personal relationship with Li Yu is good.
To you, and the future Yan,
this is good.
But her letter mentions Long Qing's fall.
You can't even see through that?
Her heart is vicious.
If Long Qing really dies,
then Yan throne only has one successor.
Then her good relationship with you will have no obstacle.
Right now, everyone thinks
Long Qing and I fight to rule.
They don't know he and I co-operate.
Stinking dog.
If it's like that, don't say it.
To others, say nothing. Your ties can't be revealed.
I'm at fault. These 15 years, except to you here,
I haven't revealed anything.
It's just, now Long Qing's survival is uncertain,
I'm really worried.
Watch your head.
Teacher...
This is my Teacher's Talisman.
You can feel it.
You're worthy as Yan Se's successor.
Anyone else who intrudes will be hurt by the Talisman.
Anyone else? Then you and I...
I am Tang Emperor, under Royal Seal.
And you're this Talisman's master.
What's more, you're this Array's master.
Array?
Don't move.
This is my Tang Empire capital.
Look.
Vermilion Bird Avenue.
[Vermilion Bird Avenue]
- Even Old Brush Shoppe? - Of course.
Every place in my capital is in here.
This...
is Astounding God Array.
Astounding God Array?
Who made it?
Your Master.
Grandmaster Yan Se?
You're the Academy's Mister 13 and Disciple.
You didn't think of him first?
Fu Zi.
It was Fu Zi.
Only he would be able to build the great Astounding God Array.
This is Astounding God Array Eye Pivot.
For decades,
the Eye Pivot was with Yan Se.
Before dueling Grand Priest, he visited me.
He wanted me to pass it to you.
I believe he told you
Vermilion chose you
to be new protector of Astounding God Array.
Why me?
This...I don't know.
Even if your Teacher couldn't tell you why,
Vermilion chose you.
God Astounding Array has a 1000 year history.
Every Tang Emperor spared no effort to keep the Array in good condition.
Do you know why?
Teacher said Astounding God Array is Tang Empire's last sanctuary.
Sanctuary.
He said it well.
With this Array,
Tang Empire is safe.
Even if Tang Empire collapses,
we will rise from the ashes.
Teacher said, when Astounding God activates,
it's the time Tang Empire is in grave danger.
I hope this Array will never be activated.
By the way,
Astounding God Array just picked you as its protector.
That means the day I die, you'll take my place to guard it with your life.
How could I bear such a big responsibility?
Since you could become the disciple of Great Experts Fu Zi and Yan Se,
it's not without reason.
This may be your fate.
You will become the sole master of Astounding God Array.
You'll be the important protector of Tang Empire.
Even I and my descendants aren't qualified.
Tang people's safety is now in your hands.
I fear I can't handle it.
Master Yan Se only had you as his Student.
If you don't take it,
who should take this Pivot?
Aren't you afraid the rumour may be true?
Don't kneel. There's no reason.
What rumour? You're Hades' Child?
Hades' Child won't look like you.
So what's he look like?
Anyway, I don't believe it.
But, Ever Night's coming can't be deterred.
I trust Fu Zi's decision.
Xia Hou leapt to Wu Dao apex.
He's unbeatable in Tang and the world.
Except for Fu Zi.
Wu Dao apex...
Unbeatable...
[Ever Night]
~Hey, I can only say sorry~
~You, who've forgotten time, look a bit lost~
~You seem faraway, in front of me~
~Time blinks by; take it easy~
~Life is still the same~
~Hey, let me change the ending~
~Yet I can cover it up only a short while~
~Don't obsess or say sorry~
~Loser just treats winner~
~Better not meet rather than cry on parting~
~Night is long and dark~
~Don't leave regrets~
~I've seen right, wrong, gratitude, grudges, words, acts~
~I risk danger, desperate for you~
~Umbrella in old Chang'an~
~Night nears; talismans burn~
~Fight till all is gone in chaos and darkness~
~See us blaze through darkness, changing Heaven and Earth~
~Spur the horses forward~
~Geese fly south before snow~
~Get drunk at a warm coast~
~Under slashes of the sword, we love each other still~