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[Novoland: Eagle Flag] [Based on a fiction by Jiang Nan]
[Episode 41]
Why do they call you Gu Mo?
Gu Mo is my name in the Feather Tribe. I almost forgot it myself.
These past years, I've been known by many names.
Iron Royal, Sir Yi, and so on,
but I most want to hear someone call me Gu Mo.
Who knew
it would be someone who wanted to kill me to call me by that name.
Then why is it that they want to kill you?
King's killer.
Just a sordid name.
You asked me how your father died.
You saw it too.
They call me the king's killer. At this land of Qingzhou,
this sordid name has accompanied me many years.
Were you my father's guard?
No.
He was a great Feather tribesman, Feather Emperor, who was beloved by the entire tribe.
I was just his Crane Snow leader. That day, he asked me to go to the palace.
When I arrived, he was already dead.
And then?
Then, the guards appeared.
At the scene where your father was assassinated,
I was the only one there, and his chest was pierced with my feather arrow.
After that, I broke my bow and arrows,
escaped from Qingzhou. From then on, I was only a Heavenly Samurai.
Do you have any proof to make me believe what you are saying?
You just may be lying to me again.
There is no proof.
Furthermore, I will tell you another fact.
Everything I've done at South Huai and the royal capital
has been to control the Heavenly Samurai Regiment again,
so that I can lead the regiment to fight my way back to Qingzhou.
For this goal, if anyone opposes me, I will kill that person.
It even would include Chief Leader.
You killed Asule?
I could have stopped what the Emperor did,
but I didn't. I followed you all the way to the mountain village,
it was also to kill Crown Prince.
He has remembered too many things.
Later,
I discovered that you are Jiwu Goddess,
so I conspired with Li Changgen and the village chief to kidnap you.
Also, you asked me where you aunt is.
I actually don't know where she is. I lied to you!
I lied.
You've been lying to me all this time.
You're a liar! Despicable!
You told me all this,
do you still expect me to go to Qingzhou with you?
I am very old now.
When chaos started in the capital, I already decided
that I will go back. With or without you, I will go back,
because that's my homeland.
It's true that you are a very important person.
But at this moment, I don't want you to risk your life with me anymore.
If you can live an ordinary person's life in another land,
and can stay alive in peace, it's probably a good thing.
Forget about Jiwu Goddess.
I have no reason to make you follow me to that land.
You talked so much and probably should have said nothing.
Sleep on the saddle, keep your weapon with you.
Sleep on the saddle, keep your weapon...
Why aren't those rascals sleeping yet?
What's the noise about?
Strike the bell!
Come! Help!
Crown Prince. What's going on?
Guards, hurry!
- What's going on? - Teacher, those people
have become the Bare-Tooth.
Are you okay?
Hurry!
General, general.
I saw bugs. The wounded have been infected.
All the people inside have been infected.
All of them have bugs.
Everyone, remember his name!
He is Xue Dayi.
It's his alarm that has saved us.
Yes, sir!
Bugs. Bugs.
It's an evil sorcery.
I read about it in a journal. It comes from Yunzhou, so Eastlanders don't know about it.
These bugs are very small and will enter any opening or orifice.
Once they enter the human body, they will devour your spirit.
If a wounded person is bit by this venomous bug,
he will lose his senses and become a Bare-Tooth.
Is there a solution?
The Bare-Tooth formation is a formation of venomous bugs.
There is a formation, then there is a formation master. Once the master dies, the sorcery is broken.
You mean, we must find the formation master.
He must be inside Shangyang Pass.
How do we find him?
Reporting! General Xi, the situation is urgent.
Speak.
Inside the Pass, ten camps of wounded soldiers are all infected.
The Bare-Tooth are about to swarm out of there.
I'm afraid we can't hold them back any longer.
Block all the wounded camps!
- Hurry! - Yes, sir!
What can we do to save them?
Those wounded soldiers are already infected. If the gates are opened,
the venomous bugs will spread even faster.
That's over 10,000 people. They are our brothers.
They are soldiers who have followed us.
They should either go home or die in the battlefield.
But we have no other choice.
Archers, be ready!
General Bai, there must be people inside who are not infected.
It's too cruel to have them all killed.
Crown Prince, we have see more cruelty in real wars.
By doing so, we're letting more people live.
- What if . . .? - Crown Prince.
We can't save them.
General Bai, something big happening outside the fort.
Take him to be treated. I'll go take a look.
Of course it's Celestial Ministry. They have positioned so many Bare-Tooth soldiers outside the fort, too.
But these Bare-Tooth have stopped at the foot of the fort.
They don't seem to plan to attack.
Even if they don't attack,
with their number, it's still difficult for us to get through.
The Celestial Ministry is showing off its dominance to the Heavenly Samurai.
They are here for you!
Does the world have to be the bet between Celestial Ministry and Heavenly Samurai?
General Bai, when was the last time you fought the Celestial Ministry?
This war and the dead are exactly what they want.
This is their plan against the world.
Do you think you can escape if you're not a Heavenly Samurai?
Chenyue's Lei Bichen.
Nice to meet you, Chief Leader of Heavenly Samurai.
It's him.
Why have you come here?
The road is dangerous. I just want to show you the way and protect you.
Crown Prince, you have the bloodline of the God of War.
You will raise a bloody war in the future.
I am someone who is on your side.
Sir, you've done so much for me. What do you want me to do for Celestial Ministry?
Come join us.
Inherit everything from me. Lead the Celestials
to start a brand new era.
Of course you are the Chief Leader of Heavenly Samurai.
You have remembered everything.
Only if you ignite your savage blood, will you be able to kill me. Isn't that right?
But your illness is worsening.
Crown Prince's end date is about to arrive.
There's no need to worry. You won't die.
You are an immortal king.
The awakening Crown Prince, go ignite the world.
Asule!
Princess, may I speak with you elsewhere?
Does the Crown Prince feint frequently like this?
No. He was always muddled in his mind,
but at least he was conscious.
Ultimately, it's the Celestials that resurrected Crown Prince.
Whatever changes have occurred inside his body,
None of us knows.
Can't the Heavenly Samurai counter the Celestial Ministry?
Even you guys don't have a way?
Heavenly Samurai fight the Celestials with sheer willpower and no fear of death.
To this kind of dirty, deplorable methods,
Tianqu has no understanding of it.
I have been afraid that,
with someone like Lei Bicheng to resurrect Asule,
there must be a bigger conspiracy.
We just don't know how to find out.
You are so afraid, but you still stay by his side.
Asule is such a kind person. He must be afraid too.
I want to stay and accompany him.
Before Shangyang Pass's quagmire is resolved,
we have to inconvenience you, Sir Ningqing.
It's no inconvenience. With so many people guarding us,
This is the safest place.
It's a sea of blood inside the fort, but it's clean here.
Sir Ningqing, it appears that you already knew this unforeseen obstacle would occur.
Wounded soldiers get infected and turn into Bare-tooth
that pick up weapons to fight humans.
This kind of unforeseen obstacle has never occurred in history.
I am not so talented to have guessed it.
The person behind you must have guessed it.
You must have all expected this.
I do not dare to arbitrarily guess my superior's thinking.
You want the acclaimed generals to all die here.
We shall not retreat from Shangyang Pass. If First Princess still remembers you, Sir,
please ask her to send 3,000 stones of provisions and medicine,
to the fort. I will then personally escort you to leave.
So you're the one that's called Ji Ye?
- Yes - Xi Yan has mentioned you before.
A heroic youth from Lower Tang,
countered Ying Wuyi's strong blade at the Gubeiko battle.
I never thought that I'd meet you this way.
I broke the rules, I willingly accept punishment.
But after helping the Li army you still returned. You're a brave man.
I came back because my friend is still here.
We escaped to Shangyang Pass together. I don't want to abandon them.
Compared to the world outside, your punishment is not just one.
In this city, the rules and life and death have changed.
Your friend is doing fine. You can go see him anytime.
When you're done, I have an important mission for you.
Harder.
Come, put this inside.
Alright.
Don't break it.
Hey! Search!
Children of God, God loves you as if you are his eyes.
If you even travel far, you but need to raise your head,
God's kiss will come through the wind upon your forehead.
Welcome home, Feather Tribesman.
Please arrange a resting place
- for me in the ship. - Old Man.
Why are you moving so slowly, I've been waiting for half a day!
I've already paid the money for you.
Yes, the money is already paid.
Everyone move faster!
You said all Feather people's final destination is the forest in the homeland.
It's also my homeland. I want to go take a look.
Anyhow, I've already sent a letter to Ji Ye and Asule.
The two of them have four legs, they will find me eventually!
It is my fault that you didn't get to say goodbye to those friends of yours.
If we were to really meet again, I wouldn't know what to say.
This is pretty good too.
You're worried that you'll bring them trouble, right?
I just want them to be happy everyday.
We will still return, right?
I cannot promise you anything.
You are the daughter of the Feather Tribe's emperor, you are chosen by god.
This has sealed your entire life's
experiences of disasters, glory and sympathy.
Even so, you still want to go back to Eastland?
Qingzhou is a place that I must return to,
but so is Eastland, and also Nan Huai.
I will definitely return!
From now on, regardless of the risks and obstacles,
I, Yi Tianzhan, will hold the long spear
as your guard on the journey home.
Fine.
Odd spectacle occurs, Bare-Tooth army rises.
Shangyang Pass is surrounded?
Your Lower Tang troops are inside, too. What do you plan to do?
The most urgent is not to let the Bare-Tooth Army
break through Shangyang Pass and head for the capital.
I will ask Lord Baili order Xi Yan to strenuously protect Shangyang Pass,
and not let even a single Bare-Tooth enter Revelation City.
I'm afraid Baili Jinghong is not so loyal like you.
Lord Baili has promised Your Highness, and he will fulfill it.
Actually, His Lordship is already on the way by personally commanding the troops.
Reporting!
Your Highness, Lord Baili Jinghong of Lower Tang
has arrived at Grand Qing Palace,
and he would like to meet Your Highness.
Greetings, First Princess, from Baili Jinghong of Lower Tang State.
You may rise.
Thank you, Grand Princess.
It has been three years since I last saw First Princess.
It appears that time has not left any change upon Your Highness.
Lord Baili, you have taken a long journey to come to Revelation City.
You're not here just to speak words of flattery, are you?
Your Highness is wise. I've come here now
to resolve the blockade around Revelation City.
Blockade?
I think 40,000 Bare-Tooths are surrounding Shangyang Pass, not Revelation City.
May I ask Your Highness two questions.
First, Revelation City erupted into chaos upon the late Emperor's death.
How was the loss among the nobles and court officials during the catastrophe?
Countless nobles were lost at Revelation City. The loss was particularly huge among the court officials.
And now, the number of ministers attending the court is not half of what it used to be.
My second question.
Shangyang Pass is surrounded by Bare-Tooth Army now.
Everyone has an instinct for survival. During the moment of life and death,
what if Bai Yi allows the remaining 40,000 troops
seek refuge in Revelation City, what will Your Highness do?
What do you mean, Lord Baili?
Will that include your Lower Tang's troops that are commanded by Xi Yan?
The person who planned this scheme
is Lei Bicheng, the sorcerer from the Celestial Ministry.
Lei Bicheng views the entire world as his chessboard.
Every move he makes is calculated thoroughly. Why has he left an opening at Shangyang Pass's north gate?
Don't you find that suspicious?
Is his plan really really in sync with yours?
Your Highness, if what Lord Baili says is true,
does Lei Bicheng want Bai Yi to send the troops to the capital
and cause another catastrophe in Revelation City?
Lord Baili, you speak with conviction.
Then what is your purpose to come to Revelation City?
I already said,
I will safe Revelation City and Your Highness from this quagmire.
To tell you the truth, Your Highness, I have already deployed the troops.
Deployed the troops? To where?
Obviously to Shangyang Pass.
I have deployed an army to be stationed at Shangyang Pass's north gate.
They are Your Highness's strongest asset to defend against Bare-Tooth and Bai Yi.
Since it's Shangyang Pass, then you can do something for me.
If your troops see that wicked Little Zhou,
Kill on sight.
She is the biggest hidden danger to me.
State Preceptor, you've endured at the capital during these days.
Originally, I came here because of Yu Ran.
But I didn't expect that, in just a few months,
the situation has turned out this way.
I've ordered people to search in the capital.
I'm sure we'll get some news soon.
That lass is smart, and she'll take care of herself.
State Preceptor, don't worry.
Thank you, My Lord.
I was anxiously waiting for your coming day and night.
You really came.
but I feel unsettled.
What?
State Preceptor, do you think I'm leading sheep to the tiger's mouth?
I saw Li Bicheng not too long ago. He is deeply inscrutable.
And First Princess listens to his every word.
Lei Bicheng is betting on Shangyang Pass.
I'm also betting on Shangyang Pass.
State Preceptor, can you guess who will win?
Enter.
Princess Xiao Zhou
Ji Ye? I thought you left.
Let's talk about that later. How's Asule right now?
He hasn't awaken yet.
He seems to be going through something terrible, but I can't help him.
I've heard everything about him.
Have no fear. We've survived through so many hardships and obstacles.
We'll be fine this time.
How's things on the outside?
Those things are still outside.
The troops from the capital are also blocking us, not letting us leave.
The rations within the city are all gone.
Many soldiers are already drinking soups made of weeds.
Watch him for me. I have to go see someone.
Okay.
Greetings, Princess.
These are the only leftover food inside the fort.
I am here to make a trade with you, Sir Ningqing.
Thank you, Your Highness.
But, as I am imprisoned, what do I have to make a trade with you?
Sir, you have long accompanied by my aunt's side. You are observant and frequently offer her good advice.
Aunt will also listen to what you have to say.
Lower Tang's troops are now guarding outside Shangyang Pass's north gate.
I think it was none other than Aunt's permission,
otherwise they wouldn't have dared to do it, right?
So you actually didn't know about this matter?
I still would ask you to write a letter to Aunt.
Ask her to remove the blockade at the north gate, and allow the Alliance Army to enter the capital.
Of course, as an exchange, I would be willing to become Aunt's hostage.
She can decide what to do with me.
Your Highness, I really admire your determination to sacrifice yourself for others' sake.
But, under the current circumstances, I'm afraid that it won't work.
First Princess aspires something far greater than just obtaining a hostage.
Perhaps she wants to let everyone here die.
In that case, the situation in Eastland will completely change.
But, will Aunt be willing to let you die, too?
I was always someone of no significance.
To die for First Princess is part of my duty.
Your Highness
you probably should know about something.
What's it regarding?
It's regarding your identity.
First Princess once ordered all the books in the palace
copied for me, by engraving on the bamboo scrolls.
Most of those palace workers are illiterate.
They only know to carve by copying what they see.
They even included medical prescriptions and entry approvals.
I read everything anyway. Perhaps by chance,
there were correspondence from Lord Bai Shun that he wrote 18 years ago.
Among these letters,
the truth of your birth identity was hidden.
Your Highness, would you like me to slowly tell you about it?
How many soldiers and horses do we have left?
Only 40,000 men, and a little over 7,000 horses.
Any camps that have cavalry, be ready to kill the horses
for rations.
Boil the meat for soup, to ensure food for the wounded first.
That won't do. Chen State's troops are all cavalry.
The war horses are raised from young, they're like brothers. How can we kill them?
If General Bai wants to kill any, then kill your own horse first.
General, please.
My state's strength is in the mountain formation and fierce soldiers. We don't have many horses.
Even if all the horses are killed, it's still not enough for the rations.
This is my own steed. He has followed me in battles for many years.
If General Chen has to kill him today
in order to prove our determination to stay united in life and death,
then please use my sword to do it.
You should know that, with 40,000 men, 7,000 horses won't last long.
I know that, but we must let the soldiers eat before we start the final battle.
Have you decided to open the gates to fight?
There is no other choice.
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