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“Love and Redemption” can be viewed on Viki or Youtube. Dialogue adapted from English subtitle translations by "Destined Love Team at Viki.com." "Love and Redemption," is based on the novel "Liu Li Mei Ren Sha," by Shi Si Lang. The writings presented here are based on observations from the television series.
"Why didn't you tell me about this earlier?" Asks Dongfang. "How long were you going to keep this from me?"
"Please don't blame us," says Sect Leader Chu. "We didn't know the identity of the demon at first. We had to be careful. We can't let anything go wrong."
"Now, everybody saw very clearly that the palm of the Vice Palace Lord is red," says Valley Master Rong.
"I never thought that the Vice Palace Lord of Lize Palace was the spy of the demon clan," says Dongfang.
"Everybody," Hao Chen says solemnly, though internally, he's gloating. "Before this, I was worried about having more than one demon among us. Now, I already have a definite answer for this speculation."
Sect Leader Chu looks at him sharply.
"Look, what is this?" Hao Chen pulls a bright gold feather out of his hanfu.
Sect Leader Chu gasps. "Rose Gold Bird?"
"I got this from putting Yu Sifeng's hair into a Demon Revealing Formation." Hao Chen says very proudly.
"Are you saying that Yu Sifeng is a demon, too?" Asks Sect Leader Chu.
"Yes," says Hao Chen. "When we were at Qingmu Town before this, he covered up his own identity by calling out others of his same kind. But I was still suspicious of him. So, I used this way to test his identity in secret. And I was right."
Sect Leader Chu sighs. "These demons are really despicable and shameless. Before this, I even considered Yu Sifeng as a good husband for Xuanji. What a close call. I almost married off my daughter to the demon clan who killed her mother."
"Yu Sifeng must have approached Xuanji since the start with an ulterior motive," says Hao Chen. "Since the incident at Fuyu Island, I've been suspecting him. Finally, I found out the truth today. This time, I won't let him escape so easily."
"Vice Palace Lord is a demon," says Valley Master Rong. "Yu Sifeng is a demon, too. If that's the case, we don't know how many demons have infiltrated Lize Palace."
"I'm afraid that--" says Sect Leader Chu.
"Are you afraid that Lize Palace is not infiltrated by spies, but is a demon's nest through and through?" Asks Dongfang. All of the other sects have had their suspicions about the enigmatic Lize Palace Sect.
Sect Leader Chu nods.
"Yes," says Hao Chen. "Not only Yu Sifeng and Vice Palace Lord, even Ruo Yu who disappeared with a spirit key, might be a demon, too. I'm afraid that Lize Palace is not as simple as it seems."
"Luckily, we realized it sooner," says Sect Leader Chu. "Now, we can plan in advance. I don't care if Lize Palace is a demon's nest or a demon clan's accomplice. We have to take them down."
"To be safe," says Hao Chen, "we have to trap Lize Palace here without tipping them off during this Flower Session. Or else, if they are all demons and show their true forms, they'll be hard to take down."
"Besides having traps and mechanisms to attack demons," says Valley Master Rong, "we have the Demon Prison Formation that is passed down from our ancestors. Be we can only activate this formation at noon when we've gathered enough Yang energy. So, we have to find a way to drag this out until noon."
"Okay," says Sect Leader Chu. "If that's the case, the rest of us sects will gather our powerful disciples now. At noon tomorrow, we'll do our very best to capture all demons in Lize Palace."
"Master!" Little Silver Flower bursts into Sifeng's room. "Something isn't right out there."
"Let's go," says Sifeng.
"Here," Little Silver Flower points to a large gathering of Lize Palace disciples. She and Sifeng conceal themselves behind two large rocks.
"Listen carefully. Hide your weapons inside your shirts tomorrow," says a Lize elder. "Don't tip them off. Listen to the Palace Lord's order. No mistake is allowed."
The disciples bow. "Yes."
"Master, is the Palace Lord really going to take down those sects?" Little Silver Flower asks Sifeng.
"I won't let it happen," Sifeng replies. "Little Silver Flower, go find Lord Flying Snake in secret."
Sifeng enters Palace Master's room. "Master." The doors slam shut behind him.
"You're here to see me so late at night," says Palace Master. "Have you come around? You want to return to Lize Palace?"
"Master," says Sifeng, "all the disciples outside are battle ready. What is Lize Palace planning?"
Palace Master turns away. "What are we planning? Lize Palace has endured for so many years. We've had enough. It's time to make an end."
Sifeng's heart drops. "Master, are you really going to attack those sects? But for the past centuries, we have been living in harmony. Isn't that great?"
Palace Master faces Sifeng. "Living in harmony?" He takes a seat. "What harmony?" He sighs. "Sifeng, you are wrong. They killed Hao Feng. They wouldn't let Hao Feng marry me. My grudge for them runs deep. I'm going to kill them all to avenge Hao Feng."
"Master," Sifeng says awkwardly, "who's Hao Feng?"
"Hao Feng is the daugther of Dianjing Valley's old Valley Master. We fell in love at first sight. We secretly promised to get married. But that father of hers, and those elders from those sects, wouldn't let us be together."
Sifeng is beginning to put two and two together, instead of assuming that the Palace Master is getting old, and finally going off the rails. "So, the one who fell in love with the daughter of the Old Valley Master...is you."
Palace Master nods. "That's right. Back then, the disciples from those sects forced Hao Feng to tell them my identity. They forced her to take her own life. All these years, I have been looking for a chance to revive Hao Feng. Heaven rewards the faithful. Finally, I got the chance. Today, I'm going to annihilate those sects, and take Dianjing Valley's thousand year old stalactite. That way, I can revive my Hao Feng." His eyes get teary, and he stands up. "My dear disciple, do you want to help me?"
On second thought, maybe Palace Master is going off the rails...Sifeng gets down on his knees. "Master, your wife has indeed died horribly, but you already found a way to save her. If she were revived, she wouldn't be happy when she sees her own sect being butchered. I'm willing to beg Dianjing Valley for you to get that thousad year old stalactite."
Palace Master points at him, and laughs bitterly. Tears of anger and sadness stream down his face. "I've gone through so many years of pain. Do you think I'll change my mind just because of your words?" He continues to laugh bitterly. "Dream on!" He aggressively points at Sifeng. "I've had enough of those sects! I'll annihilate them! I will avenge Hao Feng!"
Sifeng rises. An unknowing scapegoat caught in the middle. An unknowing scapegoat who just wants to do the right thing, but is ultimately going to be a target of Lize Palace and the three "righteous" sects. "Master, I can't let Lize Palace butcher everyone here."
Palace Master ominously approaches him. "What is it? I'm the one who trained you. Do you think you can stop me?"
I was too careless. I fell into these mortals' trap. Wolf, you were so loyal to me. I'll definitely avenge you. After I've succeeded in awakening the Devil Star, I will not forget you.
"Vice Palace Lord," a Lize Palace disciple bows. "Palace Lord's disciple has asked for you. He has something important to tell you."
Yuan Lang sighs. "He summons me so late at night. Is it about those insane talks again?" He sharply turns and walks out of his room.
Yuan Lang walks up the steps to Palace Master's room, and pushes open the doors.
Palace Master is swirling around in golden energy. All of the candles go out.
"Junior!" says Palace Master.
Sifeng pushes Yuan Lang in the chest with the palm of his hand. Sifeng spreads his arms in a T-position, and makes a golden circular formation. Gold flames emit from his fingers. The Gold Feather Medallion suspends in front of him.
Yuan Lang and Palace Master are trapped, and with Sifeng's formation, he uses it to make the Gold Feather Medallion fly over to them. It circles around them before returning to Sifeng.
"Yu Sifeng, how dare you!" Yells Yuan Lang.
"You took away my Gold Feather Medallion when my guard was down!" Growls Palace Master. "Are you going to revolt?"
Sifeng bows. "Master, please forgive me. I have to stop this, no matter what. Please lend me your Gold Feather Medallion." The medallion lands in his hand.
"Sifeng!" Shouts Palace Master.
Sifeng walks away, leaving the two men imprisoned in his formation.
"Sifeng!" Shouts Palace Master.
The Lize Palace disciples are gathered in front of West Hall, anxiously asking where the Palace Lords are. Sifeng approaches the disciples in their dark blue hanfus, while his is in a contrasting bright white. "Palace Lord has ordered for us to sit out from this Flower Session," says Sifeng, "and return to Lize Palace at once."
"He just told us to go according to plan. Why does the plan suddenly change?" A disciple asks skeptically.
"Where's Palace Lord? We want to speak to him."
"Yes, we want to speak to him."
"Wait, Yu Sifeng," says the skeptical disciple. "What is the meaning of this?"
Sifeng pulls the Golden Feather Medallion out of his hanfu. "The Gold Feather Medallion represents Palace Lord. Are you going to go against his order?"
The disciples wrap their hands around their swords and bow.
"Palace Lord and Vice Palace Lord are discussing strategies now," says Sifeng. "Don't disturb them. Stand back for now. I'm going to talk to Valley Master Rong about our withdrawal now, and then, we'll leave the valley." Little does he know, he just stepped in a steaming pile of accusations and mass hysteria.
Yuan Lang and Palace Master attempt to bust their way out of the golden formation.
"This is your beloved disciple," growls Yuan Lang. "He trapped us here. Release the one in your shadow now."
"Shut up!" Snaps Palace Master. He moves his arms and positions his hands in multiple, deliberate movements. His shadow separates from his body, and leaves the formation.
The main hall is guarded by Dianjing disciples along the steps. As Sifeng approaches, two block his entry at the foot of the stairs.
"I need to see Valley Master Rong for an urgent matter," says Sifeng.
"Wait here," says a disciple at the top of the stairs. "I'll inform Valley Master Rong right now." He whispers to another disciple. "Tell Valley Master Rong that Yu Sifeng is here."
The other disciple runs off, but then comes back.
The atmosphere is feeling strange.
The other disciple whispers something to the disciple at the top of the stairs.
"Valley Master Rong has invited you to the West Courtyard to talk," says the disciple at the top of the stairs.
Sifeng follows after him. They turn a corner on the deck, and approach another set of steps. The disciple bows. "Valley Master Rong, Yu Sifeng is here. This way, please."
Sifeng walks down the steps, and meets the Valley Master. He bows. "Valley Master Rong, Lize Palace has an emergency. I'm here under my Master's order to withdraw from this Flower Session."
Valley Master Rong smirks knowingly.
From behind a pillar, Hao Chen shoots a streak of blue energy, binding Sifeng's arms and legs. Several Dianjing Valley Disciples surround him. They draw their swords.
"Valley Master Rong, what is the meaning of this?" Asks Sifeng.
Hao Chen descends the steps, smug as all hell.
"Senior Hao Chen, what is the meaning of this?" Asks Sifeng.
Hao Chen glares, Valley Master smirks.
"You evil demon," says Valley Master Rong. "How dare you ask us this?"
"Valley Master Rong, leave him to me," says Hao Chen. "You have more important things to do."
"Okay," says Valley Master Rong. "Don't let this demon go so easily. Let's go."
The surrounding disciples sheath their swords, and follow Valley Master Rong, leaving Sifeng at the mercy of Hao Chen.
Hao Chen puts his hand around Sifeng's neck, and red energy generates from Sifeng's throat. "Yu Sifeng, you evil demon. You've kept us in the dark for so long. I told you before that if you use feelings to trick Xuanji, I'll destroy you." His grip on Sifeng's neck tightens.
Sifeng's face reddens as he struggles to breathe. "Yes, I'm a demon," Sifeng admits, "but I've never wanted to hurt anyone. Things are urgent right now. Let me go. Let me settle it, okay? Or else, it'll be very dangerous."
"Dangerous?" Hao Chen says disdainfully. "You just want to say that Lize Palace is aiming for the spirit key, and we are not your match, right? But luckily, we are ready this time. No matter what Lize Palace is, this time, we'll annihilate all of you. Wait here. I'll show Xuanji your true colors." He releases his hand from Sifeng's neck, feeling very turned on at the idea of Xuanji's upcoming devastation when she learns the truth.
"Senior Hao Chen!" Gasps Sifeng. "Senior Hao Chen!"
Hao Chen ignores Sifeng and walks away. He wouldn't have believed Sifeng anyway. Xuanji, at first I didn't want to awaken your God of War's power in the human realm. I just wanted to put you on the right path so that you can be a small deity in the heavens. But since it's unavoidable that your power as the God of War will be awakened, let's make your awakening even more worth it.
Sifeng is left standing and tied up, while Hao Chen gets ready to carry out his plans to exploit Sifeng and Xuanji.
The tournament is ready to start. Xuanji is up against a disciple from Lize Palace. The vibe is different, Sifeng is missing, and something seems off.
A masked Palace Master and Yuan Lang are watching the two opponents from their seats. Yuan Lang side eyes Palace Master.
Sect Leader Chu is watching from the other side of the arena. Teng She is comfortably sitting on a fence, eating an apple, looking deceptively apathetic.
Why is Sifeng not here yet? Xuanji anxiously thinks.
"The first round of the Flower Session of Dianjing Valley. Chu Xuanji from Shaoyang Sect versus Hao Feng from Lize Palace."
Valley Master Rong shifts in his chair. Hao Feng?
Palace Master looks straight at him.
Xuanji bows, and before she can get into fighting position, "Hao Feng" is already in mid-air, surrounded by flame energy, ready to attack.
"Xuanji, be careful!" Little Six shouts.
Xuanji blocks Hao Feng with her sword, snow white energy emitting, but she loses her footing and slides backwards.
Hao Feng is relentless, and he throws his sword at her. She blocks with the Dingkun Sword, and he throws his sword again. She spins through the air. She lands on top of two posts, one foot on each.
"Such a powerful sword," says Linglong.
"Even the elders can't wield a sword like this," says Little Six.
Xuanji is perched on top of the posts, ready to fight. Who is this person? He's so powerful. "Why are you so rude?" Asks Xuanji. "You just attacked me right away."
"Chu Xuanji, you'll die under my sword today," says Hao Feng.
"Flower Session is about winning or losing," says Xuanji. "Not life or death. What nonsense are you talking about?"
"This is more interesting," Teng She laughs, taking a bite out of a fresh apple. "Stinky Woman, fight well. Show me your real power. I'll laugh at you if you lose."
As Xuanji is flying off the post, Hao Feng attempts to overtake her. They are now both standing on posts, fighting to the death.
Palace Master watches them raptly.
"Little Girl, you like to dodge?" Asks Hao Feng. He pushes against her, sending them both flying off the posts. They are back on the wooden platform, continuing to fight.
She flies to him, sword pointing forward, ready to stab, but he blocks her, and she sails right past him. She turns around and strikes again. His sword is held across his body, and she knocks it out of his hands.
She flies to him again, sword pointed forward. With a sweep of his hands, Hao Feng brings forth fire energy. The ground below Xuanji cracks, and the energy wraps around her legs.
Hao Feng moves his hands again, generating more fire energy. "Die!" He lunges at her.
Xuanji faces him head on.
"Xuanji!" Yells Linglong.
With a wall of purple energy, Xuanji pushes the Dingkun sword forward, sending Hao Feng flying back. The fire energy remains wrapped around her legs, like two vines.
"Stinky Woman!" Calls Teng She. "Stab the shadow below you."
Xuanji summons her sword, and with a Dol strike, she slices away the fiery energy binding her legs. It disintegrates, but it shifts into something worse.
A poof of black smoke appears. It darts around her like a fast comet, letting out an ugly scream. From the smoke, a lion like creature materializes among the crowd. It ignores the spectators as it goes up to the platform.
"What is that?" Asks Linglong.
"It's the Fire Lion!" Sect Leader Chu fearfully shouts.
"Fire Lion?" Asks Linglong.
The black horned beast with red stripes, and a red mane climbs up the platform steps. Xuanji faces it head on.
Hao Feng generates more fire energy from his hands. The Lion roars, and a huge stream of fire and black smoke emits from his mouth. The smoke surrounds Xuanji.
Teng She has had enough of this nonsense, and in a poof of Golden Energy, he disappears.
Hao Feng makes a fist, and Xuanji and the Fire Lion disappear.
"Save Xuanji!" Shouts Sect Leader Chu. He flies forward.
"Sect Leader Chu," says Little Six.
"Sect Leader," says He Yang.
Sect Leader Chu manuevers his hands, ready to attack Hao Feng. Hao Feng pushes him back with a burst of golden energy. Sect Leader Chu is sent flying back to his seat.
"Father," says Linglong.
Hao Chen and Aunt Hong catch him before he falls.
"Sect Leader," says Hao Chen. "What are you?" Hao Chen shouts at Hao Feng.
Hao Feng spins around, and turns into Palace Master. He looks at Sect Leader Chu and smirks.
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