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[Novoland: Eagle Flag] [Based on a fiction by Jiang Nan]
[Episode 17]
The dead cannot live again.
In this world, there is as much sadness as there is happiness.
Just remember his goodness.
It will be enough.
- Auntie. - Where did you go play again?
I was awakened by the bird this morning.
I went to beat up the birds.
If you were really asleep, even the barking from the wild dogs wouldn't wake you up.
You don't need to use this small trick in front of me anymore.
Auntie, you are really strong.
I knew she would scold me.
You must know about something.
Something big happened last night.
The Lord is very angry. The entire city is under curfew.
They are searching everywhere for the criminals.
You'd better not go out anywhere in the near future.
Not everyone recognizes you to be the princess.
I don't want to go find you if you are arrested.
Why would that happen? I am very obedient.
No wonder I saw many guards when I returned.
Auntie, what happened?
Even the Lord is upset?
It's not only the Lord is upset.
General Xi.
Do you want something?
You are wondering whether you can trust me.
There is a shared secret among the three of you.
You found a strange sword in the ancestral cemetery.
You then lost the sword inside the ancestral cemetery.
The ancestral cemetery is now flooded.
You want to ask me,
why is it that Bai Liyin became insane when he picked up the sword,
but the crown prince is fine.
It means the soul-devouring dragon sword of hell.
We call it Cangyu Guchi.
With regards to our Heavenly Samurai Regiment, it is the greatest sacred weapon.
Only the successive ruler can possess this sword.
It is paramount to the Heavenly Samurai Regiment.
It is even greater than your ferocious Tiger Teeth Spear.
Are you a Heavenly Samurai?
Child, in our mind, is a Heavenly Samurai someone
who always holds his weapon and charges at the front of the army?
It wouldn't be a passive man like me, am I right?
I know that you are a descendant of a Heavenly Samurai.
You're hiding a Heavenly Samurai finger guard on you.
Don't you know that it will bring you death?
But you still hide it with you.
You must have your reasons.
I'm sure your father has told you all about the Heavenly Samurai's history.
But there's still much more that I cannot tell you.
Your father once abandoned the Heavenly Samurai.
The Heavenly Samurai would not have looked for you in your whole life.
But ever since you entered the coffin chamber,
you came in contact with us again.
If you don't want to join us,
leave through the door behind me.
forget everything you heard today.
I believe that you won't sell us out.
But if you want to join us, you will bear a huge responsibility.
Your whole life will be very difficult.
I am willing.
Child, don't rush into a decision that affects your whole life.
I don't need much to decide.
I have made my decision.
I originally thought you'd become someone in the noble class with high honors and wealth.
I do want to be a noble with honors and wealth.
That's because, I fear that when I die
no one would remember me and I have achieved nothing.
General, the crown prince is here.
Get up, I will take you somewhere.
I am Yi Tianzhan.
The last surviving Iron Lord. (One of the original seven leaders in the Leaders' Group)
The armor is still around.
Please rise.
Then, are you the new master of the sword?
I am not the sword's master.
I only represent him by releasing the eagle seal
to meet everyone.
Thirteen years.
Now that someone has become the new head of the Heavenly Samurai,
Don't you want to stand under the Eagle banner?
It's been 13 years.
I can only sleep when I use my weapon as a pillow.
I'm always afraid that someone will attack me in the dark.
Does King Tie really want us to assemble?
and risk being accused of treason?
Therefore, you lost your courage, right?
In the eyes of the royal family, we are still a group of traitors.
Without the royal family's respect,
what can we do with only a divine sword?
Therefore, you've lost your belief, right?
Yes.
The owner of the sword has arrived.
So the one who pulled the sword is General Xi.
I'm humbled.
The person who pulled the sword is the young man next to me,
Crown Prince of Qingyang, Lu Guichen.
- This... - What of Qingyang?
Teacher.
This youngster is the owner of the sword?
How is it possible? Is this a joke?
How can the Heavenly Samurai be led by a child?
We have never had such a ruler.
Everyone,
General Xi and Iron Lord are exemplary.
But the matter of our ruler is of utmost important.
If this youngster really pulled out the divine sword,
then please show it in front of us.
Yes, that's right.
Everyone, I was the one who pulled out the sword.
It was perhaps an accident. I am not capable to become a grand ruler.
For hundreds of years, the Heavenly Samurai have fought against Northlanders' incursions.
How can we allow a Northerner to be our leader?
- Exactly. - The Crown Prince of Qingyang is a Northerner.
Since the Crown Prince won't pull out the sword,
I will not force you.
But, everyone, the divine sword has chosen this young man.
Then he most possess grand courage and firm determination.
It is possible that he will save the Heavenly Samurai.
That still won't do.
What if the Northerners invade this land one day? How will he choose?
Right, that's right.
How will he decide? He's a Northerner.
How can we believe him?
No way.
Everyone, please listen to me.
I think everyone understands very well.
The Heavenly Samurai cannot afford to bear further turbulence and divisiveness.
All these years, Iron Lord has been searching for the divine sword and regrouping the remaining Samurai.
For that, he's paid with a cost that's unimaginable by regular people. What is the reason?
It's to renew the Heavenly Samurai's continued growth and to save the world from turmoil.
That's right.
We didn't expect that the divine sword would choose this young man.
But let's all think about it.
Since we are all wiling to sacrifice our lives,
so that Heavenly Samurai's duty may be passed down through generations,
why don't we give ourselves and this young man some time?
Your predecessors, during the worst of times,
held swords to fight to the death without regrets.
Yes.
Their bodies have already dissipated into ashes.
But in my heart, they have never died.
Because, their blood is still flowing unabated in our veins.
Since the sword has been pulled out,
then the Eagle banner shall be raised again.
Since it happened so unexpectedly and suddenly,
then fine, I will give you three days
to decide Heavenly Samurai's future right here.
Teacher, I...
Come.
Crown Prince, I want you to understand what the sword really is.
Cangyun Guchi sword isn't just a weapon to the Heavenly Samurai.
It has its own sentience and spirit.
It is a legacy that has passed down through hundreds of years among the Heavenly Samurai.
The person who is affirmed by the sword is the Chief Leader of the Heavenly Samurai.
You are that person.
Teacher, before I came to Eastland, I had no idea about the Heavenly Samurai as an entity.
Besides, those Heavenly Samurai would not accept me.
There are times when you don't choose destiny,
but destiny chooses you.
Teacher, you probably don't know. I've always been a passively moved along.
Whether it's becoming the crown prince of Qingyang, or coming to Eastland, it's been decided by fate.
I haven't done a good job at all.
So a person like me, I don't think, is capable of becoming the chief leader.
Crown Prince, I am a Heavenly Samurai.
I am also your teacher.
Regardless of whether you'll become the chief leader, you must understand the Heavenly Samurai.
The Heavenly Samurai Regiment is not a political faction, nor a religious power.
Wherever there is evil, the Heavenly Samurai will go there.
Regardless of changes in dynasties or time,
the Heavenly Samurai will use force to ensure peace.
I know, they changed history.
It's vain to seek glory by changing history.
Only when you enter the Heavenly Samurai will you understand true determination
is unbowed by failure, no fame, humiliation, and even denigration,
and will gladly accept without forgetting the original pledge.
My grandfather did it.
I can do it too.
Maybe this sword shouldn't even exist in this world.
Its appearance is congealed by blood.
The two edges are too sharp. You may hurt yourself.
But, the strongest weapon should be held in your own hand.
It cannot be taken by the enemies.
Crown Prince, no matter what decision you make,
I won't force you.
Because, joining the Heavenly Samurai means saying goodbye forever to easy comfort.
That's right, Asule. However you choose, don't be afraid.
There isn't anything that can't be solved in this world.
Even if there is, I will help you solve it.
Let's leave this place first.
We will discuss this matter again later.
There is talk outside the palace that the last iron lord of the Heavenly Samurai is returning.
Baili Yin couldn't bring out the sword for me.
All these years, I've misjudged.
Lord, General Tuoba would like to be summoned.
Ask him in.
Yes.
General Tuoba is summoned.
Greetings, Lord.
I have people searching about the sword in the city.
There is a big discovery.
Speak.
On the day when the ancestral tomb collapsed, soldiers from the Ghost Bat Camp saw at the nearby river banks,
there appeared to be three youngsters.
They looked to be the Crown Prince of Qingyang,
Prefecture Princess, and that kid named Ji Ye.
The Crown Prince of Qingyang?
Yes.
But we don't know who actually pulled out the sword.
When the soldiers saw the three of them, they didn't have the Cangyun Guchi sword.
There is only one divine sword.
Go find the sword and its new owner.
Yes.
Inside South Huai City, there have always been remnants of the Heavenly Samurai.
With the appearance of the Cangyun Guchi sword, they must have heard too.
Should we use this opportunity to eliminate all of them?
What plans do you have, General?
That kid named Ji Ye could be useful.
You are a messenger from God.
Do not forget your mission.
Bronze blood is born again
and is also chosen by God.
Crown Prince, at such a young age, you've become the chief leader of the Heavenly Samurai Regiment.
I am really impressed.
This doesn't seem to concern you, Envoy of Li Sate.
Crown Prince, do you think I'm just a simple envoy from Li State?
- You are the same as those Bare-Tooth Army. - Same,
and also not the same.
Cangyun Guchi sword actually selected a Northlander
instead of a Heavenly Samurai as its master.
It's really amazing.
Crown Prince, you are weak now,
drink some tea and you should improve.
Older Sister Qin?
Crown Prince, you want to forget separation,
but you can't even be relieved of the anxiety brought by a cup of tea?
What have you done to me?
I didn't do anything to you.
An old friend of yours asked me to take good care of you.
You don't have to pretend anything with me.
Your group killed Suma.
We are confirmed to be enemies.
That was an accident.
In your life, haven't you had accidents?
Longge Zhenhuang's oldest daughter, Longge Qin.
She was your best friend other than Suma, right?
You grew up together and were close like sister and brother.
Longge Qin died when Qingyang Tribe destroyed Zhenyan Tribe in war.
You should recall now, Crown Prince.
Who was the one that kill the girl?
What do you mean?
No!
Don't!
What's the matter?
Crown Prince is in peril.
I saw it with my own eyes. Luo Ziyan kidnapped Crown Prince.
- When? - Just now, in the streets.
Uncle, what do we do?
Luo Ziyan is a secretive person.
If you saw him, he must have deliberately let you.
They should be nearby.
Crown Prince, you don't need to be troubled by that matter.
Besides, you cannot control your killing nature.
It's not that you'd do it intentionally.
You are telling me that there is a demon living inside me, right?
I would not believe these sorcerous trickery from you.
So what if you don't believe it.
This is your fate.
Crown Prince, you probably have forgotten,
many years ago, when you were on the brink of death,
your teacher saved you.
but he had to sacrifice his own disciple's life.
You are by nature very kind.
But saving your life involves sacrificing another life.
In your eyes, is there any difference between you and the demonic killers like us?
You brought me here, isn't it for that sword?
I don't have the sword.
I would not give it to you, either.
Without someone to hold the sword, even the best sword is as worthless as rusted metal.
Then what do you really want to do?
What I want is very simple.
I want you to know what you really are, and then,
join us.
General Xi.
You've come so late at night. Are you asking about the people or the spirits?
Shunqing.
Is is really you?
Have you ever seen anyone else wear this purple gown?
This purple color reminds me of the blooming Purple Autumn Flowers at your garden.
Now the flowering season is over, but I am appearing by your side.
Crown Prince, have you thought it over?
You are supposed to be one of us.
Join Celestial Ministry, I will cure your illness.
I will not accept any help from Celestial Ministry.
If I really turn into a demon someday,
I will terminate my life with my own hand before that day.
Crown Prince, you are so stubborn.
I've underestimated you.
Why did you do this?
It doesn't matter if you are real
or an illusion,
to be able to see you again and say a few words,
I feel content.
Before, we didn't have enough time
for us to be intimate.
Now that I have fulfilled my wish, we have plenty of time.
Have you really let it go?
If so, the thing that you returned to me in the palace,
would you accept it again?
Of course.
This answer
is what I used to dream to hear.
I never expected it would come so easily from a fantasy vision.
Don't you believe me, General?
If she would give up her choice so easily,
how could I have stayed waiting so many years without getting what I wished?
You only have her outer skin,
but you don't have a single strand of her endurance and determination.
Crown Prince, if you think that the Heavenly Samurai are on the light's side,
we will let you go to the light.
Since you think I am evil
and Celestial Ministry is on the dark side,
then my life is yours.
Someday you will realize that
the ones in darkness are those that really care about you.
Crown Prince, you were born to be one with us.
Did the member of Celestial Ministry harm you?
I'm fine.
I've let you worry, Teacher.
Let's go.
Lord, General Xi would like to be summoned.
Summon him.
Greetings, Lord.
I heard that Luo Ziyan kidnapped the Crown Prince. How is the Crown Prince now?
When I rushed over there, he was already hurt by Luo Ziyan,
but he is fine.
He is resting at Guei Hong Building now.
It's good that he is fine.
Where is Luo Ziyan now?
He is dead already.
Also, his real identity is not ambassador of Li State.
After he died, it was just a Bare-Tooth skin covering.
Why did Luo Ziyan kidnap the Crown Prince?
My guess is that it's just like when the Crown Prince was assassinated when he first came,
it's a deliberate attempt to ruin our accord with Qingyang.
General Xi.
The ancestral tomb's collapse and the Crown Prince's kidnapping,
is there a connection?
I do not know. I have not been to the ancestral cemetery.
I do not dare to make unfounded guesses.
General Xi.
Take good care of the Crown Prince.
Do not allow any mistakes.
Yes.
Is the Crown Prince all right?
He is fine for now.
But I don't think Xi Yan told me everything about what happened.
From what I see, the collapse of the ancestral tomb, the theft of the divine sword,
and Luo Ziyan kidnapping the Crown Prince, these incidents happened so quickly in succession. It can't be coincidental.
If General Xi is involved. Based on his personality,
it's probably useless to ask him again.
He is nicknamed Fox General.
This is the time when I need reliable people.
It's fine as long as I can use him.
State Preceptor, there is another matter that you need to prepare in advance.
Please tell me, Lord.
The marriage accord between the Crown Prince and the Princess,
I want it carried out as soon as possible.
It's an unstable time now.
Perhaps we should find an alternate date?
Yin'er is gone. Lower Tang is encircled by wolves.
I need someone who is strong in holding a sword.
The day when the ancestral tomb collapsed,
was Yu Ran with the Crown Prince?
Auntie, you called me here. Is there anything important?
I can't call you here unless there is something important?
Lately there is a lot of unrest outside the palace. You are a Prefecture Princess now.
You should be extra careful.
What does being a Prefecture Princess have to do with leaving the palace?
I wouldn't put the title Prefecture Princess on my forehead to attract attention.
There were bandits that barged into Baili's ancestral tomb.
Have you heard of it?
It's made news all around the city.
Would you believe me if I said I didn't know?
Where were you that day?
I...
How long ago was this? How do I remember?
Let me think.
That day,
what was I doing?
Let me think.
I... on that day, what was I doing?
Oh yes, I remembered.
That way, I went to the little wine pub on Ziliang street.
I also...
I also went to the jewelry store in the market.
Yes, yes, I also rowed a boat.
I event hit...
hit the...
Was that Crown Prince with you?
We are good friends.
Of course we were together.
Then you are really careless. You don't even know that your friend has disappeared?
Asule has disappeared?
Then you should send people to look for him. He is the crown prince of Qingyang.
If you entered the ancestral tomb, would the matter be as simple as the Qingyang crown prince?
What are you talking about?
I don't understand.
Do you remember the large sign appearing in South Huai City recently?
No.
You and your good friend had better not be connected with the rebellious Heavenly Samurai.
Otherwise, no one can save you.
Auntie, let's go find Asule.
He has returned to the palace.
He is fine.
General Xi.
Where is the Crown Prince?
General Xi, the Crown Prince has stayed in his room after he returned.
Teacher.
Crown Prince, you seem to be in a low mood.
Everything Luo Ziyan told me was true.
I did all those things.
What did he say to you?
I showed me a vision of what really happened a long time ago.
It was me.
I killed my sister who raised me.
She was the closest person to me.
Crown Prince, don't forget.
Luo Ziyan is from the Celestial Ministry. He only wanted what he wanted.
It probably wasn't a real image.
I saw her die in front of me.
She looked at me with a smile,
slowly closed her eyes.
If this was real?
Whatever you are willing to believe is the truth.
Your sister has left us,
and will never return.
I cannot feel how you feel,
because I am not you.
But, I have a similar experience.
In my heart, I have always remembered someone.
She was my savior.
But later, I saw her
die in front of me.
Teacher, are you talking about Lady Su?
It doesn't matter who, they can only stay us for part of the journey.
The rest of the journey, regardless of difficulty,
you have to take it yourself.
Therefore, Crown Prince,
everyone has a past.
But you cannot let such a depressed feeling swallow you up.
the most evil ability that the Celestial Ministry possess is that they can discover your innermost pain and fear.
They also can induce you to sink deeply into it.
I would like to tell you a story.
You haven't eaten for a while, have you?
Today, we don't have to be formal as teacher and student.
While you eat, I will talk about it.
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