Till the End of the Moon (2023): Season 1, Episode 10 - Episode #1.10 - full transcript
Lin,
this time,
you checked the national treasury
and warned the local tycoons.
Well done.
You didn't let me down.
But I still let Tantai Jin get away.
Since you've already returned,
I'll have Ye Xiao released.
Thank you for your generosity.
The Ye family lost Tantai Jin,
but whoever the new king of Jing is,
with the Ye family's prestige in the army,
they can still be useful to me.
Father.
His Majesty has ordered me
to return to Jia Pass immediately.
Tantai Jin hasn't been found,
but His Majesty still released me.
Qingyu.
This is not as simple as it seems.
I understand.
The rabbit hasn't been caught.
How can you kill the hound first?
Let's not talk about this.
How is your grandmother?
I didn't dare tell her
what happened to you.
I said you were away on official business.
You did the right thing.
Let's go home.
My lords, please hold on.
I ran into a young lady in the North.
She asked me to deliver this letter
to the Ye family in the capital.
THE CAPITAL OF SHENG
Thank you.
That's my Xiwu. I told you.
She would most certainly be safe.
Ms. Xiwu is fine. Thank goodness.
God bless.
Thank goodness. Our darling is fine.
I've only read
in Geography of the Four Continents
about the rough direction of Barren Abyss.
But I don't know where the entrance is.
When can I finally get there?
Why does this smell seem familiar?
Fox demon?
What a small world.
You're a powerful demon with seven tails.
Why do you look so weak now?
This is all thanks to you.
Tantai Jin's blood
is truly something else.
My vitality was badly damaged.
Days later, I still haven't recovered.
It's your own fault.
You tried to get my brother's spirit.
But after all,
it is Little Devil God's fault.
If World-Alluring Jade can undo a curse,
it should be able to cure her too.
All right, I'll treat your injury.
Your powers are not bad.
Thank you.
I've never suffered like this
since I got out of Barren Abyss.
Did you come from Barren Abyss?
What's the fuss about?
My parents are both mighty demons
who followed the Devil God.
Naturally, I was born in the abyss.
But hasn't the abyss been sealed?
How did you get out?
When I was little, I remember
that Barren Abyss's barrier
was indeed an impenetrable existence.
But the power of the guardian has faded
after being there for 10,000 years.
Many demons seized the chance to get out.
I've always longed for the outside world.
So I took my chance
and here I am.
Who is the guardian of Barren Abyss?
I've never seen him.
He seems to be called Jize.
Jize, God of Time, who rules time itself?
The Mirror of the Past
was transformed from Jize's divine eye.
His power can travel through time.
If we return to the past with the array
and kill Tantai Jin before he turns evil,
Devil God won't come into being.
All gods
should have long fallen
in the battle of Gods and Devils.
Yet he is actually in Barren Abyss.
No wonder the witch told me
I could find the answer there.
Why are you so excited?
Do you know where Barren Abyss is?
Why should I tell you?
How can you be like this?
I just helped you.
Don't demons like repaying favors?
I won't need you to marry me.
If you just help lead the way,
we'll be even.
Does that sound fair?
All right then.
I'll be kind for once
and lead the way for you.
Thank you, little fox demon.
Let's go.
Who are you calling a little fox demon?
Ms. Fox.
Good girl.
That way.
Tantai Jin,
you must stay alive.
Wait for me to come back.
Tantai Jin.
You're so useless.
No need to agitate me.
Wait.
Am I dead?
Where is Ye Xiwu?
You're not dead.
You have just been abandoned once again.
What exactly do you mean?
Where on earth is Ye Xiwu?
You're pathetic.
She already abandoned you.
Yet you're still thinking about her.
Tantai Jin.
How does it feel to be abandoned
over and over again?
Who did this to you?
Don't you want to get revenge on them?
The Jing palace
is crawling with your enemies.
You have been abandoned and hurt,
but they are unharmed
and live in luxury.
They do deserve to die.
But there's nothing I can do.
There's nothing you can do?
You passively accepted everything
from the beginning to the end.
Over the last 20 years,
have you ever asked yourself
what your inner desires are?
Inner desires?
All your miseries and sufferings
were just helping you
walk toward your destiny.
Why can't you be the king of Jing?
Why can't it be you
to tread them underfoot?
Haven't you ever thought
that the Jing throne belongs to you?
Fate has never wanted you
to live in this shabby house.
Nor will it leave you alone
in the darkness.
Can't you see
where your fate lies?
Why not put up a fight
instead of dragging your life out?
All your enemies who ought to be skinned
and that supreme throne.
Think about it.
What is it that you should do
and what is it that you deserve?
What's wrong with your eye?
Nothing.
Some dust just got into my eye.
Hey, little fox.
I told you several times.
Call me Miss.
Ms. Fox.
We've been out for days.
If we keep hanging around like this,
when will we get to Barren Abyss?
What's the hurry?
I'm badly injured.
I need to rest.
When you were flirting just now,
you looked to be in perfect health.
For the sake of our friendship,
here's a piece of advice.
You had better not absorb mortals' energy
to improve your cultivation.
When you become a demonic cultivator,
you will end up struck dead by lightning.
I don't do it for my cultivation.
I simply find it amusing that those men
can't even handle a little flirting.
Amusing?
Is that what you think of Qingyu?
But I think he's serious about you.
Toying with others might seem fun,
but what if they take it seriously
or you take it seriously?
Love is something
that often spirals out of control.
Little girl.
Do you know what love lines are?
All intelligent beings have love lines.
Only with love lines can one love.
But I've lost my love lines.
Without them,
I can no longer love anyone.
How did you lose your love lines?
Why should I tell you?
How many days will it take us
to reach Barren Abyss?
Coming and going from the abyss
is no easy feat.
I used to be a nine-tailed fox demon.
I cut off two tails to escape the abyss.
I gave up 1,000 years of cultivation.
It's so difficult even for a demon,
let alone a mere mortal like you.
Even if you get there, you'll die in vain.
Why must you go there?
I'm going
even if it may kill me.
Maybe only in there
can I find a way to save them.
Who are you saving?
A lot of people.
Quite a lot of people.
You might not be able to save them
even if you go there.
You might even lose your life for nothing.
Do think twice.
If I can save them all,
my life would be nothing in comparison.
Either with your help
or any other way,
I must get there.
Fine.
I wanted to stop you
because you saved my life.
But since you're so stubborn,
let's hit the road at daybreak.
THE CAPITAL OF JING
MEMORIAL TABLET
OF THE HOLY QUEEN OF THE GREAT JING
Mother.
You gave up your life for Father.
But I won't do the same.
Those who laughed at and insulted me,
I've killed every last one of them.
Mother, you should be happy for me.
Your son has become the king of Jing!
No one in this kingdom
can hurt me anymore.
Everybody respects and fears me!
Guards!
Come quick!
-All you big rats,
-All you big rats,
-don't eat my millet.
-don't eat my millet.
-Go drink the king's blood
-Go drink the king's blood
-and eat the king's flesh.
-and eat the king's flesh.
-All you big rats,
-All you big rats,
-don't eat my millet.
-don't eat my millet.
-Go drink the king's blood
-Go drink the king's blood
-and eat the king's flesh.
-and eat the king's flesh.
-All you big rats,
-All you big rats,
-don't eat my millet.
-don't eat my millet.
-Go drink the king's blood
-Go drink the king's blood
-and eat the king's flesh.
-and eat the king's flesh.
-All you big rats,
-All you big rats,
-don't eat my millet.
-don't eat my millet.
-Go drink the king's blood
-Go drink the king's blood
-and eat the king's flesh.
-and eat the king's flesh.
What nonsense are you singing?
Where did you learn that? Go home!
Justice will prevail.
This is the payback for tyranny.
A cruel monarch
has lost his territory.
His lack of virtue
has angered the gods.
Hence the punishments.
It's you!
These are your demonic hexes!
It's me.
I told you.
From that day on,
you would never have a day of peace.
But a king's consequences of misconducts
are often suffered by his people.
How sad.
Sir, is there a way
to end this heavenly punishment?
Tantai Jin!
I will haunt you even when I'm dead!
One day,
I'll crush you and that witch into dust!
Tantai Minglang.
Your soul dies with your body.
Just rest in peace.
This symbol
represents a hidden dragon.
The kingdom will be saved from crisis
when a new king ascends the throne.
THE CAPITAL OF JING
But the Tantai clan
has no more male descendants.
Who else can inherit the throne?
The fortune doesn't lie.
Maybe in a few days,
that chosen one will appear.
Is this our new king?
Have you heard?
This morning,
thousands of snakes and rats
ran out of the city gates
without hurting anyone.
Does he really have magic power?
Don't you know it yet?
Everybody is talking about it.
This new king
is the late king's
youngest and favorite son.
He's also the son
of the princess of Yiyue Tribe.
It's just that
he had been a hostage
in the Sheng Kingdom,
exchanging peace for us
with his very life.
What great contributions to the kingdom.
He's the chosen one.
The new king inherits the throne.
Please enter the sacred hall
and listen to the sacred order
from heaven.
The ancestors in this ancient relic
have once again blessed us
by sending us a saint from above.
He shall end tyranny
and relieve disasters.
Now, the tyrant is dead.
The new king shall rule.
May this wise king benefit us on and on!
May this diligent king shine on and on!
Jing Kingdom,
I have returned after all.
You killed your mother at birth!
You left the capital at six!
Now you're back for no reason at all.
You don't deserve to be our king!
-You don't deserve it!
-You don't deserve it!
You're unworthy!
You're the son of the Yiyue witch
who could control demonic creatures.
Now you're back in the Jing Kingdom.
You must have an evil plan!
-Exactly!
-That's right! Evil plans!
If we surrender to you,
what will history books say about us?
-Yes!
-Exactly!
How will we go down in history? Answer us!
Have you said enough?
Kill us if you want!
Even if we die here today,
we won't acknowledge you as our new king!
-That's right!
-Yes, you're not our new king!
-Kill us!
-Yes!
-Come on!
-Just kill us!
Kill me!
-Come kill us!
-Come on!
-Kill us!
-Ministers,
please calm down.
Why should I kill you?
Bring it in.
Could it be some demonic creature?
What is this?
Soup?
Are we having a meal?
After talking at length,
you must all be hungry.
I specially prepared a meal for you.
Let's talk while we dine.
Attendants,
serve the ministers well.
Yes.
Is this even the time to have soup?
All of you are so loyal to the late king.
I'm so touched.
I certainly should treat you
to the best cuisine.
Make sure you drink it all in one gulp
so as not to waste
my admiration for you.
Why are you not eating?
Does my food not suit your taste?
I have to admit
that this Yiyue meat stew tastes great.
This…
This soup could be poisoned!
It's poisoned!
You!
You're so wicked!
What now?
Spit it out!
I have no intention of poisoning you.
Your former king is already dead.
You're all patriotic ministers.
I returned as the new king in time
to save the people of Jing from disasters.
Shouldn't you all be rejoicing?
Attendants,
give another serving
to those who haven't had enough.
Whoever is willing
to share this soup with me
will be treated well.
I won't force you to stay
if you won't change your mind.
I'll permit you
to be the tomb keepers of the late king
until you no longer mourn him.
What should we do?
Forget it.
He's the last of the Tantai bloodline.
The kingdom cannot be without a king.
Ministers,
are you satisfied with my hospitality?
I'm satisfied.
I'm willing to share this soup
with Your Majesty!
-I'm satisfied.
-I'm satisfied.
-Thank you for the gift, Your Majesty!
-Thank you for the gift, Your Majesty!
Escort my ministers back to rest.
Yes.
-Thank you, Your Majesty!
-Thank you, Your Majesty!
Let's go. Come on.
Tantai Minglang is dead.
The new king of Jing
is Tantai Jin?
Tantai Jin has been our hostage for years.
How did a helpless prince like him
inherit the throne
just days after returning?
What a big joke.
This shows
the end of the Jing Kingdom is near.
His authority isn't established yet.
This is our perfect chance
to attack the Jing Kingdom.
War is a waste of manpower and resources.
Yes.
There's a flood in the South.
People are starving.
There is no disaster relief food.
Our national treasury is empty.
Father.
I think we had better not go to war.
The battle at Jia Pass
lasted three months.
Our soldiers are tired.
Our provisions are running low.
Building up strength is the better choice.
If a hostage prince can seize the throne,
he's capable of more.
We can't underestimate Tantai Jin.
Yes, Prince Lin's words make sense.
Back when General Ye crushed Jing Kingdom
and took Tantai Jin as our hostage,
the Jing Kingdom bowed its head to us.
Now, the Jing Kingdom
has made him their king.
Isn't it Heaven's will
for us to defeat them again?
Only by cutting off Tantai Jin's head
will I not fail Heaven's good plan.
Father, please reconsider.
What?
Do you doubt
my judgment?
Then why don't you replace me now
and sit upon my throne?
I dare not.
No more discussions.
I have decided.
Pass down my order.
Send troops to the Jing Kingdom!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Tantai Minglang's remnant supporters
are still out there.
The Sheng Kingdom is invading our borders.
They're trying to destroy us
while your power is still tenuous.
Yes, Your Majesty just came to power.
The ministers haven't capitulated
and the people still have doubts.
This is when we are at our weakest.
That's right.
The Sheng Kingdom is known
for their strong troops
and battle-wise generals.
We can hardly have the upper hand
on the battlefield.
Why don't we retreat first
to an easily defensible natural barrier?
This is the best strategy.
Minister Zhang is right.
He's absolutely right.
The Jing Kingdom is my homeland
and where my mother's tribe is located.
My fate is bound to this throne.
As long as Jing Kingdom thrives
under my rule,
there is no doubt
that my power will be unparalleled.
And I can say farewell forever
to a life dependent on others' whims.
I understand.
Your Majesty,
then where should we retreat to?
Our kingdom is so weak now.
How much land can we defend?
Yes.
If it were the late king,
we would retreat to the capital.
Retreating…
isn't a good strategy.
The king of Sheng has started this war.
Let's fight him with everything we have.
I will personally go to the borders.
This is not for defending our land
nor for taking cities southward.
What I want to do
is take him by surprise
and defeat him with one blow.
-Your Majesty, please reconsider!
-Your Majesty, please reconsider!
BARREN ABYSS
We've arrived.
Up ahead is Barren Abyss's barrier.
I don't want to go near it.
Thank you for taking me here.
All right.
I've done what I promised you.
Whether you can get in is up to you.
We'll go our separate ways here.
Ms. Fox, thank you.
You can thank me
after you get out of there alive.
I finally made it here.
Li Susu.
If you see the God of Time,
you may be able to save the whole world.
Report!
Your Majesty, the scouts have returned
from the mission you assigned.
What have they found?
They didn't find
the girl you described on the road.
Any farther south
is the Sheng Kingdom's territory.
Keep searching.
She must be found,
dead or alive.
How are we doing on the front line?
Ye Xiao is quite valiant.
The Sheng army's morale is high.
We have been defeated.
-Call all generals here for a meeting.
-Yes.
Ye Xiao's elite Sheng soldiers
are good at fighting.
If I create a Firewing Army
consisting of demon creatures,
I may be able to tip the scales
and reduce casualties at the same time.
Ye Xiwu,
you had better not die.
Just wait for me to capture you.
This is Barren Abyss's barrier.
I fear that my current mortal body
can't withstand the barrier's power.
That's right.
Maybe I can try to use
the World-Alluring Jade's power
to control the Chongyu Harp.
Chongyu Harp.
I can only take my chances.
This feels just like in the time array.
Susu.
Susu.
Who are you?
Come to me.
How do you know my name?
Why is there a child here?
Get away!
She's mine!
They're too close to the child.
Using a charm
may hurt the child as well.
Get away!
Hey!
Another human.
We're so lucky today.
Come on. Catch me if you can.
After her!
Go now!
After her!
Li Susu.
This voice
sounds like that immortal lord
in the Mirror of the Past.
Greetings.
Li Susu,
we meet again.
Were you waiting for me to come?
I am Jize, God of Time.
I left the Light-Breaking Array
and the Mirror of the Past for you.
I stayed here and held on for 10,000 years
just to wait for your arrival.
I have found
that person with evil origin.
But I still haven't found a way
to destroy the evil bone.
Please enlighten me.
I can tell you how.
To destroy the evil bone,
you will need three keys
to unlock the rules of karma and destiny
and change everything.
What keys?
A dream.
A teardrop.
And a thread.
What dream?
This dream should be coming soon.
The teardrop is the first tear
that the Devil God sheds for love.
It is called the Soul-Slaying Teardrop.
And what is the thread?
The thread is connected to the teardrop.
If you can open the Devil God's heart,
the Soul-Slaying Teardrop
will turn into nine divine spikes.
When you stab them into his heart,
you'll be able to destroy the evil bone.
I have nothing but my bare hands.
I can only try my best.
I know it will be difficult.
You have a tough road ahead.
The time has come.
I'm about to fall.
Jize!
After I fall,
Barren Abyss's barrier
will still hold for 300 days.
After 300 days,
if you haven't destroyed the evil bone,
demons will break loose
from Barren Abyss.
All will be too late then.
I understand.
Finally,
I can join my fellow gods.
The Mirror of the Past.
The Mirror of the Past
was transformed from Jize's divine eye.
So he waited here
just for this.
A dream, a teardrop,
and a thread.
Luckily, divine power protected you.
The impure energy
didn't get deep into you.
Little girl.
Little girl.
You're awake.
Come.
Could she be
Jing Lan'an's daughter?
Who are you?
I'm Ye Xiwu.
Just now,
I found you at the bottom of the cliff.
How are you feeling?
I remember
I seemed to have fallen
into a very deep hole.
How did I get out?
Do you remember who brought you here?
It was a man with scars on his face.
He was quite mean.
Come on.
Scars on his face?
It must've been Tantai Minglang.
Come, I'll lead you down the mountain.
Little girl,
what is your name?
My name is Yue Fuya.
I'll lead you to town first.
Then we'll take things from there,
all right?
Let's go.
Why is it suddenly so hot?
I entered Barren Abyss in winter.
Why is the grass already green?
Hi, sir.
Could you tell me
what month of the year it is now?
What month?
It's the fourth month of the year.
Miss,
why don't you know what month it is?
I took my sister
into the mountain to pick herbs.
But we got lost in the woods
for quite some time.
Miss, you had better not pick any herbs.
You had best hurry home.
The world is in chaos now.
What happened?
Haven't you heard?
The Sheng and Jing Kingdoms
have been warring for several months now
after the new king took the throne.
The Jing Kingdom's new king?
Who is he?
I heard he's the old king's youngest son.
The one who returned
from the Sheng Kingdom.
Tantai Jin.
This new king took to the battlefield
and commanded demon creatures.
The Sheng army suffered continuous defeats
with heavy casualties.
-Welcome back, Your Majesty!
-Welcome back, Your Majesty!
I heard General Ye Xiao fell off his horse
and is still unconscious.
Now, General Ye Qingyu is leading the army
to defend Jia Pass.
JIA PASS
Father is on the brink of death.
Qingyu is also in a dangerous situation.
And Tantai Jin
actually became the king of Jing.
Your Majesty.
None of the scouts sent out recently
have found Ms. Xiwu.
According to our Sheng captives,
Ms. Ye hasn't returned
to the Sheng Kingdom.
She seems to have vanished into thin air.
I have failed at my task.
Keep searching.
Leave no stone unturned.
Yes.
Baiyu.
How are we doing in Jia Pass?
I heard the enemy's provisions
are running low.
Your Majesty.
According to spies,
the king of Sheng is prone to suspicion.
He was critical of Ye Xiao's injury.
Now, Ye Qingyu is only allowed to attack
in this battle.
Their soldier's pay and rations are bleak.
Deputy General Liu,
how many provisions do we have left?
Less than three days' worth, General Ye.
The Jing invaders attack us every day.
We are quickly running out
of provisions and medicine.
A lot of our men
can't hold on much longer.
Your father lost three cities in a row
and disgraced us all.
Too many provisions have been used.
The national treasury is empty now.
Find your own provisions.
Should you lose Jia Pass,
I shall execute the entire Ye clan.
Pass out the rations to our men.
-I'll think of something tomorrow.
-Yes.
Ye Qingyu is just struggling to fight.
The foolish king of Sheng
actually has such a good general
to lead his army.
Have you hunted
any powerful demon creatures lately?
There is talk of a seven-tailed fox demon
in the nearby mountains.
I've sent our men to hunt her,
but they haven't gotten her yet.
I'm sorry to disappoint you.
It seems an acquaintance has appeared.
It's fine.
I will go myself.
How can you catch me
with these stupid tricks?
No, she's getting away!
What a surprise encounter
for today's demon hunt.
What a coincidence
to meet you again.
Move again and I'll cut off your tails.
Tantai Jin,
wasn't Ye Xiwu with you before?
Have you seen her?
So you care for her.
I don't know where she went.
That's why I asked you.
I don't feel like killing you today.
You may be of some other use.
This is a secret drug of the Yiyue Tribe.
Eat it.
Be loyal to me and work for me.
And you'll be safe.
But if you ever betray me,
thousands of bugs will eat your heart.
Then you will explode and die.
So?
Are you going to eat it
or…
Am I going to have another fox-fur robe?
Hold on.
I'll do it.
General, there's a woman outside
who wants to see you.
She claims to be your friend.
Let her in.
Pianran?
Pianran.
It has been a long time.
I thought you had already forgotten me.
I thought you had already…
Why are you here?
You should go.
Tantai Jin is hunting demons
outside the city.
Be careful not to get caught.
It's too late.
By the order of the king of Jing,
I'm here to persuade you to surrender.
Just go.
I knew it would go like this.
Don't drive me away so fast.
Take this as catching up with me.
"Jia Pass needs provisions urgently.
We can only sustain three days.
Your Majesty,
please allocate provisions to us.
I shall do everything I can
to defend Jia Pass."
How many of these letters have you sent?
Have any provisions come?
The king of Sheng is such a shrewd man.
He wants you to fight without food.
Or shall I say,
he doesn't care about your lives at all?
He only cares
whether this city is his or not.
Do you know how many
Firewing Army troops Tantai Jin has?
Before I left to come here,
he gave his men an order.
In three days,
if Jia Pass can't be conquered,
he'll lead the Firewing Army's
attack on the city.
When that time comes,
how many people will die?
In that case,
go persuade Tantai Jin to kill less!
It's only because he didn't start the war
that I came to persuade you.
Ye Qingyu,
will there be peace
if Tantai Jin stops killing?
How naive of you.
This war was started
by the king of Sheng
simply because it angers him
to see the hostage prince,
who once begged for his mercy,
has now become a king.
You're not a foolish one.
You also know that your entire army
will perish with you if this goes on.
The king of Sheng is too stupid
to even see this.
Instead of working for a stupid king,
why don't you follow a wise one
to keep your soldiers alive?
My family is the guardian of Sheng.
If I surrender,
how can I face my ancestors?
Ye Qingyu,
do you actually think
your reputation is more important
than the lives of thousands of soldiers?
Enough talking! Leave!
I'm just a fox.
How can I understand state affairs?
Tantai Jin is willing
to see you alone tomorrow.
If you really don't want to surrender,
just kill him to end the war.
It's a great opportunity.
THE STONE CARVING ON MOUNT MITUO,
A QUARTER BEFORE THE EIGHTH HOUR
You actually came alone
with nothing but a sword.
You have some courage.
You're wrong, General Ye.
I didn't bring a sword.
After just a few days,
you have become a king.
That's impressive.
The last time I saw you,
you were still as lively as a tiger.
After just a few days,
you look worn out now.
If I kill you now
or take you back alive,
my family will have
another military merit.
Then go ahead and try.
Let's see if you'll get a promotion
or if your king will dread you
for being a threat to his throne.
That's irrelevant for now.
If I kill you today,
I will be ridding the world of evil!
Ye Qingyu.
I've been a hostage
in the Sheng Kingdom for years.
We both know how paranoid
the king of Sheng is.
The Ye family has been
on the brink of destruction.
Be it punishment or reward,
I'll thank my king.
The Ye family
belongs to the Sheng Kingdom.
A few words from you won't incite me.
this time,
you checked the national treasury
and warned the local tycoons.
Well done.
You didn't let me down.
But I still let Tantai Jin get away.
Since you've already returned,
I'll have Ye Xiao released.
Thank you for your generosity.
The Ye family lost Tantai Jin,
but whoever the new king of Jing is,
with the Ye family's prestige in the army,
they can still be useful to me.
Father.
His Majesty has ordered me
to return to Jia Pass immediately.
Tantai Jin hasn't been found,
but His Majesty still released me.
Qingyu.
This is not as simple as it seems.
I understand.
The rabbit hasn't been caught.
How can you kill the hound first?
Let's not talk about this.
How is your grandmother?
I didn't dare tell her
what happened to you.
I said you were away on official business.
You did the right thing.
Let's go home.
My lords, please hold on.
I ran into a young lady in the North.
She asked me to deliver this letter
to the Ye family in the capital.
THE CAPITAL OF SHENG
Thank you.
That's my Xiwu. I told you.
She would most certainly be safe.
Ms. Xiwu is fine. Thank goodness.
God bless.
Thank goodness. Our darling is fine.
I've only read
in Geography of the Four Continents
about the rough direction of Barren Abyss.
But I don't know where the entrance is.
When can I finally get there?
Why does this smell seem familiar?
Fox demon?
What a small world.
You're a powerful demon with seven tails.
Why do you look so weak now?
This is all thanks to you.
Tantai Jin's blood
is truly something else.
My vitality was badly damaged.
Days later, I still haven't recovered.
It's your own fault.
You tried to get my brother's spirit.
But after all,
it is Little Devil God's fault.
If World-Alluring Jade can undo a curse,
it should be able to cure her too.
All right, I'll treat your injury.
Your powers are not bad.
Thank you.
I've never suffered like this
since I got out of Barren Abyss.
Did you come from Barren Abyss?
What's the fuss about?
My parents are both mighty demons
who followed the Devil God.
Naturally, I was born in the abyss.
But hasn't the abyss been sealed?
How did you get out?
When I was little, I remember
that Barren Abyss's barrier
was indeed an impenetrable existence.
But the power of the guardian has faded
after being there for 10,000 years.
Many demons seized the chance to get out.
I've always longed for the outside world.
So I took my chance
and here I am.
Who is the guardian of Barren Abyss?
I've never seen him.
He seems to be called Jize.
Jize, God of Time, who rules time itself?
The Mirror of the Past
was transformed from Jize's divine eye.
His power can travel through time.
If we return to the past with the array
and kill Tantai Jin before he turns evil,
Devil God won't come into being.
All gods
should have long fallen
in the battle of Gods and Devils.
Yet he is actually in Barren Abyss.
No wonder the witch told me
I could find the answer there.
Why are you so excited?
Do you know where Barren Abyss is?
Why should I tell you?
How can you be like this?
I just helped you.
Don't demons like repaying favors?
I won't need you to marry me.
If you just help lead the way,
we'll be even.
Does that sound fair?
All right then.
I'll be kind for once
and lead the way for you.
Thank you, little fox demon.
Let's go.
Who are you calling a little fox demon?
Ms. Fox.
Good girl.
That way.
Tantai Jin,
you must stay alive.
Wait for me to come back.
Tantai Jin.
You're so useless.
No need to agitate me.
Wait.
Am I dead?
Where is Ye Xiwu?
You're not dead.
You have just been abandoned once again.
What exactly do you mean?
Where on earth is Ye Xiwu?
You're pathetic.
She already abandoned you.
Yet you're still thinking about her.
Tantai Jin.
How does it feel to be abandoned
over and over again?
Who did this to you?
Don't you want to get revenge on them?
The Jing palace
is crawling with your enemies.
You have been abandoned and hurt,
but they are unharmed
and live in luxury.
They do deserve to die.
But there's nothing I can do.
There's nothing you can do?
You passively accepted everything
from the beginning to the end.
Over the last 20 years,
have you ever asked yourself
what your inner desires are?
Inner desires?
All your miseries and sufferings
were just helping you
walk toward your destiny.
Why can't you be the king of Jing?
Why can't it be you
to tread them underfoot?
Haven't you ever thought
that the Jing throne belongs to you?
Fate has never wanted you
to live in this shabby house.
Nor will it leave you alone
in the darkness.
Can't you see
where your fate lies?
Why not put up a fight
instead of dragging your life out?
All your enemies who ought to be skinned
and that supreme throne.
Think about it.
What is it that you should do
and what is it that you deserve?
What's wrong with your eye?
Nothing.
Some dust just got into my eye.
Hey, little fox.
I told you several times.
Call me Miss.
Ms. Fox.
We've been out for days.
If we keep hanging around like this,
when will we get to Barren Abyss?
What's the hurry?
I'm badly injured.
I need to rest.
When you were flirting just now,
you looked to be in perfect health.
For the sake of our friendship,
here's a piece of advice.
You had better not absorb mortals' energy
to improve your cultivation.
When you become a demonic cultivator,
you will end up struck dead by lightning.
I don't do it for my cultivation.
I simply find it amusing that those men
can't even handle a little flirting.
Amusing?
Is that what you think of Qingyu?
But I think he's serious about you.
Toying with others might seem fun,
but what if they take it seriously
or you take it seriously?
Love is something
that often spirals out of control.
Little girl.
Do you know what love lines are?
All intelligent beings have love lines.
Only with love lines can one love.
But I've lost my love lines.
Without them,
I can no longer love anyone.
How did you lose your love lines?
Why should I tell you?
How many days will it take us
to reach Barren Abyss?
Coming and going from the abyss
is no easy feat.
I used to be a nine-tailed fox demon.
I cut off two tails to escape the abyss.
I gave up 1,000 years of cultivation.
It's so difficult even for a demon,
let alone a mere mortal like you.
Even if you get there, you'll die in vain.
Why must you go there?
I'm going
even if it may kill me.
Maybe only in there
can I find a way to save them.
Who are you saving?
A lot of people.
Quite a lot of people.
You might not be able to save them
even if you go there.
You might even lose your life for nothing.
Do think twice.
If I can save them all,
my life would be nothing in comparison.
Either with your help
or any other way,
I must get there.
Fine.
I wanted to stop you
because you saved my life.
But since you're so stubborn,
let's hit the road at daybreak.
THE CAPITAL OF JING
MEMORIAL TABLET
OF THE HOLY QUEEN OF THE GREAT JING
Mother.
You gave up your life for Father.
But I won't do the same.
Those who laughed at and insulted me,
I've killed every last one of them.
Mother, you should be happy for me.
Your son has become the king of Jing!
No one in this kingdom
can hurt me anymore.
Everybody respects and fears me!
Guards!
Come quick!
-All you big rats,
-All you big rats,
-don't eat my millet.
-don't eat my millet.
-Go drink the king's blood
-Go drink the king's blood
-and eat the king's flesh.
-and eat the king's flesh.
-All you big rats,
-All you big rats,
-don't eat my millet.
-don't eat my millet.
-Go drink the king's blood
-Go drink the king's blood
-and eat the king's flesh.
-and eat the king's flesh.
-All you big rats,
-All you big rats,
-don't eat my millet.
-don't eat my millet.
-Go drink the king's blood
-Go drink the king's blood
-and eat the king's flesh.
-and eat the king's flesh.
-All you big rats,
-All you big rats,
-don't eat my millet.
-don't eat my millet.
-Go drink the king's blood
-Go drink the king's blood
-and eat the king's flesh.
-and eat the king's flesh.
What nonsense are you singing?
Where did you learn that? Go home!
Justice will prevail.
This is the payback for tyranny.
A cruel monarch
has lost his territory.
His lack of virtue
has angered the gods.
Hence the punishments.
It's you!
These are your demonic hexes!
It's me.
I told you.
From that day on,
you would never have a day of peace.
But a king's consequences of misconducts
are often suffered by his people.
How sad.
Sir, is there a way
to end this heavenly punishment?
Tantai Jin!
I will haunt you even when I'm dead!
One day,
I'll crush you and that witch into dust!
Tantai Minglang.
Your soul dies with your body.
Just rest in peace.
This symbol
represents a hidden dragon.
The kingdom will be saved from crisis
when a new king ascends the throne.
THE CAPITAL OF JING
But the Tantai clan
has no more male descendants.
Who else can inherit the throne?
The fortune doesn't lie.
Maybe in a few days,
that chosen one will appear.
Is this our new king?
Have you heard?
This morning,
thousands of snakes and rats
ran out of the city gates
without hurting anyone.
Does he really have magic power?
Don't you know it yet?
Everybody is talking about it.
This new king
is the late king's
youngest and favorite son.
He's also the son
of the princess of Yiyue Tribe.
It's just that
he had been a hostage
in the Sheng Kingdom,
exchanging peace for us
with his very life.
What great contributions to the kingdom.
He's the chosen one.
The new king inherits the throne.
Please enter the sacred hall
and listen to the sacred order
from heaven.
The ancestors in this ancient relic
have once again blessed us
by sending us a saint from above.
He shall end tyranny
and relieve disasters.
Now, the tyrant is dead.
The new king shall rule.
May this wise king benefit us on and on!
May this diligent king shine on and on!
Jing Kingdom,
I have returned after all.
You killed your mother at birth!
You left the capital at six!
Now you're back for no reason at all.
You don't deserve to be our king!
-You don't deserve it!
-You don't deserve it!
You're unworthy!
You're the son of the Yiyue witch
who could control demonic creatures.
Now you're back in the Jing Kingdom.
You must have an evil plan!
-Exactly!
-That's right! Evil plans!
If we surrender to you,
what will history books say about us?
-Yes!
-Exactly!
How will we go down in history? Answer us!
Have you said enough?
Kill us if you want!
Even if we die here today,
we won't acknowledge you as our new king!
-That's right!
-Yes, you're not our new king!
-Kill us!
-Yes!
-Come on!
-Just kill us!
Kill me!
-Come kill us!
-Come on!
-Kill us!
-Ministers,
please calm down.
Why should I kill you?
Bring it in.
Could it be some demonic creature?
What is this?
Soup?
Are we having a meal?
After talking at length,
you must all be hungry.
I specially prepared a meal for you.
Let's talk while we dine.
Attendants,
serve the ministers well.
Yes.
Is this even the time to have soup?
All of you are so loyal to the late king.
I'm so touched.
I certainly should treat you
to the best cuisine.
Make sure you drink it all in one gulp
so as not to waste
my admiration for you.
Why are you not eating?
Does my food not suit your taste?
I have to admit
that this Yiyue meat stew tastes great.
This…
This soup could be poisoned!
It's poisoned!
You!
You're so wicked!
What now?
Spit it out!
I have no intention of poisoning you.
Your former king is already dead.
You're all patriotic ministers.
I returned as the new king in time
to save the people of Jing from disasters.
Shouldn't you all be rejoicing?
Attendants,
give another serving
to those who haven't had enough.
Whoever is willing
to share this soup with me
will be treated well.
I won't force you to stay
if you won't change your mind.
I'll permit you
to be the tomb keepers of the late king
until you no longer mourn him.
What should we do?
Forget it.
He's the last of the Tantai bloodline.
The kingdom cannot be without a king.
Ministers,
are you satisfied with my hospitality?
I'm satisfied.
I'm willing to share this soup
with Your Majesty!
-I'm satisfied.
-I'm satisfied.
-Thank you for the gift, Your Majesty!
-Thank you for the gift, Your Majesty!
Escort my ministers back to rest.
Yes.
-Thank you, Your Majesty!
-Thank you, Your Majesty!
Let's go. Come on.
Tantai Minglang is dead.
The new king of Jing
is Tantai Jin?
Tantai Jin has been our hostage for years.
How did a helpless prince like him
inherit the throne
just days after returning?
What a big joke.
This shows
the end of the Jing Kingdom is near.
His authority isn't established yet.
This is our perfect chance
to attack the Jing Kingdom.
War is a waste of manpower and resources.
Yes.
There's a flood in the South.
People are starving.
There is no disaster relief food.
Our national treasury is empty.
Father.
I think we had better not go to war.
The battle at Jia Pass
lasted three months.
Our soldiers are tired.
Our provisions are running low.
Building up strength is the better choice.
If a hostage prince can seize the throne,
he's capable of more.
We can't underestimate Tantai Jin.
Yes, Prince Lin's words make sense.
Back when General Ye crushed Jing Kingdom
and took Tantai Jin as our hostage,
the Jing Kingdom bowed its head to us.
Now, the Jing Kingdom
has made him their king.
Isn't it Heaven's will
for us to defeat them again?
Only by cutting off Tantai Jin's head
will I not fail Heaven's good plan.
Father, please reconsider.
What?
Do you doubt
my judgment?
Then why don't you replace me now
and sit upon my throne?
I dare not.
No more discussions.
I have decided.
Pass down my order.
Send troops to the Jing Kingdom!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Tantai Minglang's remnant supporters
are still out there.
The Sheng Kingdom is invading our borders.
They're trying to destroy us
while your power is still tenuous.
Yes, Your Majesty just came to power.
The ministers haven't capitulated
and the people still have doubts.
This is when we are at our weakest.
That's right.
The Sheng Kingdom is known
for their strong troops
and battle-wise generals.
We can hardly have the upper hand
on the battlefield.
Why don't we retreat first
to an easily defensible natural barrier?
This is the best strategy.
Minister Zhang is right.
He's absolutely right.
The Jing Kingdom is my homeland
and where my mother's tribe is located.
My fate is bound to this throne.
As long as Jing Kingdom thrives
under my rule,
there is no doubt
that my power will be unparalleled.
And I can say farewell forever
to a life dependent on others' whims.
I understand.
Your Majesty,
then where should we retreat to?
Our kingdom is so weak now.
How much land can we defend?
Yes.
If it were the late king,
we would retreat to the capital.
Retreating…
isn't a good strategy.
The king of Sheng has started this war.
Let's fight him with everything we have.
I will personally go to the borders.
This is not for defending our land
nor for taking cities southward.
What I want to do
is take him by surprise
and defeat him with one blow.
-Your Majesty, please reconsider!
-Your Majesty, please reconsider!
BARREN ABYSS
We've arrived.
Up ahead is Barren Abyss's barrier.
I don't want to go near it.
Thank you for taking me here.
All right.
I've done what I promised you.
Whether you can get in is up to you.
We'll go our separate ways here.
Ms. Fox, thank you.
You can thank me
after you get out of there alive.
I finally made it here.
Li Susu.
If you see the God of Time,
you may be able to save the whole world.
Report!
Your Majesty, the scouts have returned
from the mission you assigned.
What have they found?
They didn't find
the girl you described on the road.
Any farther south
is the Sheng Kingdom's territory.
Keep searching.
She must be found,
dead or alive.
How are we doing on the front line?
Ye Xiao is quite valiant.
The Sheng army's morale is high.
We have been defeated.
-Call all generals here for a meeting.
-Yes.
Ye Xiao's elite Sheng soldiers
are good at fighting.
If I create a Firewing Army
consisting of demon creatures,
I may be able to tip the scales
and reduce casualties at the same time.
Ye Xiwu,
you had better not die.
Just wait for me to capture you.
This is Barren Abyss's barrier.
I fear that my current mortal body
can't withstand the barrier's power.
That's right.
Maybe I can try to use
the World-Alluring Jade's power
to control the Chongyu Harp.
Chongyu Harp.
I can only take my chances.
This feels just like in the time array.
Susu.
Susu.
Who are you?
Come to me.
How do you know my name?
Why is there a child here?
Get away!
She's mine!
They're too close to the child.
Using a charm
may hurt the child as well.
Get away!
Hey!
Another human.
We're so lucky today.
Come on. Catch me if you can.
After her!
Go now!
After her!
Li Susu.
This voice
sounds like that immortal lord
in the Mirror of the Past.
Greetings.
Li Susu,
we meet again.
Were you waiting for me to come?
I am Jize, God of Time.
I left the Light-Breaking Array
and the Mirror of the Past for you.
I stayed here and held on for 10,000 years
just to wait for your arrival.
I have found
that person with evil origin.
But I still haven't found a way
to destroy the evil bone.
Please enlighten me.
I can tell you how.
To destroy the evil bone,
you will need three keys
to unlock the rules of karma and destiny
and change everything.
What keys?
A dream.
A teardrop.
And a thread.
What dream?
This dream should be coming soon.
The teardrop is the first tear
that the Devil God sheds for love.
It is called the Soul-Slaying Teardrop.
And what is the thread?
The thread is connected to the teardrop.
If you can open the Devil God's heart,
the Soul-Slaying Teardrop
will turn into nine divine spikes.
When you stab them into his heart,
you'll be able to destroy the evil bone.
I have nothing but my bare hands.
I can only try my best.
I know it will be difficult.
You have a tough road ahead.
The time has come.
I'm about to fall.
Jize!
After I fall,
Barren Abyss's barrier
will still hold for 300 days.
After 300 days,
if you haven't destroyed the evil bone,
demons will break loose
from Barren Abyss.
All will be too late then.
I understand.
Finally,
I can join my fellow gods.
The Mirror of the Past.
The Mirror of the Past
was transformed from Jize's divine eye.
So he waited here
just for this.
A dream, a teardrop,
and a thread.
Luckily, divine power protected you.
The impure energy
didn't get deep into you.
Little girl.
Little girl.
You're awake.
Come.
Could she be
Jing Lan'an's daughter?
Who are you?
I'm Ye Xiwu.
Just now,
I found you at the bottom of the cliff.
How are you feeling?
I remember
I seemed to have fallen
into a very deep hole.
How did I get out?
Do you remember who brought you here?
It was a man with scars on his face.
He was quite mean.
Come on.
Scars on his face?
It must've been Tantai Minglang.
Come, I'll lead you down the mountain.
Little girl,
what is your name?
My name is Yue Fuya.
I'll lead you to town first.
Then we'll take things from there,
all right?
Let's go.
Why is it suddenly so hot?
I entered Barren Abyss in winter.
Why is the grass already green?
Hi, sir.
Could you tell me
what month of the year it is now?
What month?
It's the fourth month of the year.
Miss,
why don't you know what month it is?
I took my sister
into the mountain to pick herbs.
But we got lost in the woods
for quite some time.
Miss, you had better not pick any herbs.
You had best hurry home.
The world is in chaos now.
What happened?
Haven't you heard?
The Sheng and Jing Kingdoms
have been warring for several months now
after the new king took the throne.
The Jing Kingdom's new king?
Who is he?
I heard he's the old king's youngest son.
The one who returned
from the Sheng Kingdom.
Tantai Jin.
This new king took to the battlefield
and commanded demon creatures.
The Sheng army suffered continuous defeats
with heavy casualties.
-Welcome back, Your Majesty!
-Welcome back, Your Majesty!
I heard General Ye Xiao fell off his horse
and is still unconscious.
Now, General Ye Qingyu is leading the army
to defend Jia Pass.
JIA PASS
Father is on the brink of death.
Qingyu is also in a dangerous situation.
And Tantai Jin
actually became the king of Jing.
Your Majesty.
None of the scouts sent out recently
have found Ms. Xiwu.
According to our Sheng captives,
Ms. Ye hasn't returned
to the Sheng Kingdom.
She seems to have vanished into thin air.
I have failed at my task.
Keep searching.
Leave no stone unturned.
Yes.
Baiyu.
How are we doing in Jia Pass?
I heard the enemy's provisions
are running low.
Your Majesty.
According to spies,
the king of Sheng is prone to suspicion.
He was critical of Ye Xiao's injury.
Now, Ye Qingyu is only allowed to attack
in this battle.
Their soldier's pay and rations are bleak.
Deputy General Liu,
how many provisions do we have left?
Less than three days' worth, General Ye.
The Jing invaders attack us every day.
We are quickly running out
of provisions and medicine.
A lot of our men
can't hold on much longer.
Your father lost three cities in a row
and disgraced us all.
Too many provisions have been used.
The national treasury is empty now.
Find your own provisions.
Should you lose Jia Pass,
I shall execute the entire Ye clan.
Pass out the rations to our men.
-I'll think of something tomorrow.
-Yes.
Ye Qingyu is just struggling to fight.
The foolish king of Sheng
actually has such a good general
to lead his army.
Have you hunted
any powerful demon creatures lately?
There is talk of a seven-tailed fox demon
in the nearby mountains.
I've sent our men to hunt her,
but they haven't gotten her yet.
I'm sorry to disappoint you.
It seems an acquaintance has appeared.
It's fine.
I will go myself.
How can you catch me
with these stupid tricks?
No, she's getting away!
What a surprise encounter
for today's demon hunt.
What a coincidence
to meet you again.
Move again and I'll cut off your tails.
Tantai Jin,
wasn't Ye Xiwu with you before?
Have you seen her?
So you care for her.
I don't know where she went.
That's why I asked you.
I don't feel like killing you today.
You may be of some other use.
This is a secret drug of the Yiyue Tribe.
Eat it.
Be loyal to me and work for me.
And you'll be safe.
But if you ever betray me,
thousands of bugs will eat your heart.
Then you will explode and die.
So?
Are you going to eat it
or…
Am I going to have another fox-fur robe?
Hold on.
I'll do it.
General, there's a woman outside
who wants to see you.
She claims to be your friend.
Let her in.
Pianran?
Pianran.
It has been a long time.
I thought you had already forgotten me.
I thought you had already…
Why are you here?
You should go.
Tantai Jin is hunting demons
outside the city.
Be careful not to get caught.
It's too late.
By the order of the king of Jing,
I'm here to persuade you to surrender.
Just go.
I knew it would go like this.
Don't drive me away so fast.
Take this as catching up with me.
"Jia Pass needs provisions urgently.
We can only sustain three days.
Your Majesty,
please allocate provisions to us.
I shall do everything I can
to defend Jia Pass."
How many of these letters have you sent?
Have any provisions come?
The king of Sheng is such a shrewd man.
He wants you to fight without food.
Or shall I say,
he doesn't care about your lives at all?
He only cares
whether this city is his or not.
Do you know how many
Firewing Army troops Tantai Jin has?
Before I left to come here,
he gave his men an order.
In three days,
if Jia Pass can't be conquered,
he'll lead the Firewing Army's
attack on the city.
When that time comes,
how many people will die?
In that case,
go persuade Tantai Jin to kill less!
It's only because he didn't start the war
that I came to persuade you.
Ye Qingyu,
will there be peace
if Tantai Jin stops killing?
How naive of you.
This war was started
by the king of Sheng
simply because it angers him
to see the hostage prince,
who once begged for his mercy,
has now become a king.
You're not a foolish one.
You also know that your entire army
will perish with you if this goes on.
The king of Sheng is too stupid
to even see this.
Instead of working for a stupid king,
why don't you follow a wise one
to keep your soldiers alive?
My family is the guardian of Sheng.
If I surrender,
how can I face my ancestors?
Ye Qingyu,
do you actually think
your reputation is more important
than the lives of thousands of soldiers?
Enough talking! Leave!
I'm just a fox.
How can I understand state affairs?
Tantai Jin is willing
to see you alone tomorrow.
If you really don't want to surrender,
just kill him to end the war.
It's a great opportunity.
THE STONE CARVING ON MOUNT MITUO,
A QUARTER BEFORE THE EIGHTH HOUR
You actually came alone
with nothing but a sword.
You have some courage.
You're wrong, General Ye.
I didn't bring a sword.
After just a few days,
you have become a king.
That's impressive.
The last time I saw you,
you were still as lively as a tiger.
After just a few days,
you look worn out now.
If I kill you now
or take you back alive,
my family will have
another military merit.
Then go ahead and try.
Let's see if you'll get a promotion
or if your king will dread you
for being a threat to his throne.
That's irrelevant for now.
If I kill you today,
I will be ridding the world of evil!
Ye Qingyu.
I've been a hostage
in the Sheng Kingdom for years.
We both know how paranoid
the king of Sheng is.
The Ye family has been
on the brink of destruction.
Be it punishment or reward,
I'll thank my king.
The Ye family
belongs to the Sheng Kingdom.
A few words from you won't incite me.