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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.
"She escaped from Lize Palace?" Yuan Lang rages. "She can still escape safely after getting hurt from the Soul Furnace? She is quite capable."
Ruo Yu is kneeling in front of him.
Yuan Lang laughs bitterly. "Ruo Yu, you should feel lucky. Feel lucky for the Soul Furnace still being here. Feel lucky because the secret of this room has not been revealed. Otherwise, you and your younger sister's lives would not be spared by me."
Ruo Yu looks up, and then he touches his forehead to the floor. "Palace Master, thank you for not killing us."
"We have to prepare for the ascension of the Devil Star as Palace Master. You will be very busy. Why are you still kneeling? Get up!"
Ruo Yu clumsily rises. "You are really handing over your position to Sifeng?" This is not the Yuan Lang he knows.
"He revived the Demon Citadel Flower in front of everyone, and released the demonic aura. That cannot be faked. The news about him being the Devil Star should be spread to every demon quickly. The demons will obey him, even if I don't concede my position. If I fight for the position, that means I'm opposing the demons. At that time, I might even lose Tianxu Hall, let alone Lize Palace. Since he requested it from me, I have no choice but to give it to him." Karma is most certainly a bitch...
"What if Sifeng requests the spirit keys?"
Yuan Lang sighs. "I have to give him the spirit keys. I don't have a reason not to. The Devil Star's soul returning to his body and destroying everything is what I wanted, after all. But before that, I have to confirm our soon to be Palace Master, Devil Star's, resolution to fight with the humans of the cultivator sects." He looks down at his beloved Soul Furnace. "I need to absorb the God of War's power with the Soul Furnace as soon as possible, and prevent Devil Star from regaining his power. During the ascension ceremony for the Palace Master, I have to give him a big gift."
Xuanji is standing on top of a boulder, summoning her power. Hao Chen is raptly watching her.
"Practicing the highest level of Yang Jue Skill requires us to combine our spirits, share our weal and woe to unleash the greatest power," Xuanji remembers Hao Chen saying.
Xuanji moves her fingers and forms a vortex. Her sword moves through it. Hao Chen's eyes widen. He practices his sword forms, while Xuanji is applying more power to the Dingkun Sword.
Hao Chen adds more power to his sword, and they both shoot their weapons through the air.
"You have mastered Ninth Heaven Fire," says Xuanji, who really shouldn't have allowed him access.
"We have both mastered the skill," says Hao Chen. "Our hearts and spiritual power are connected. I can use your God of War powers."
Xuanji feels a small twinge of regret, as she suspects (but denies) that his "love" for her was really a means to get into her Ninth Heaven Fire.
"In that case," Hao Chen continues, "taking down Lize Palace will be a piece of cake."
What the hell did I just do? Xuanji asks herself, but she pushes the intrusive thought into her mental river of denial, that every woman in a relationship is extremely familiar with.
"Sect Leader," a disciple hands Hao Chen a silver booklet before sprinting off.
Hao Chen cracks it open, and it reads: "Hand over the Crystal Lamp in three days, or risk the sect getting annihilated." He promptly snaps it shut.
"What's wrong?" Asks Xuanji.
"Yu Sifeng is going to become the new master of Lize Palace. He sent us a declaration of war, and wants us to give him the Crystal Lamp in three days. Otherwise..." He looks over at Xuanji.
Xuanji has a hard time believing Sifeng would do that. But if it were Yuan Lang: absolutely.
Xuanji is standing in the main hall, reading the entire booklet outloud. "Since the existence of the three realms, the heaven and demon realm have been opposed for a long time," Xuanji reads the message out loud in the main hall, "the grudges between our two realms cannot be interfered with by mere mortals. You should know that I gathered the spirit keys to release the Left Lieutenant, and summon back my soul. I will get what I want. I'll give you three days to give me the Crystal Lamp and obey me. Otherwise, cultivator sects will be annihilated." She snaps the silver booklet closed. The letter is a bonanza for Hao Chen and Sect Leader Chu. They hope it will destroy the bond between Xuanji and Sifeng for once and for all. Xuanji has doubts. "He is really going all out," she sighs, because she has to tell them what they want to hear.
"Yu Sifeng and the demons of Lize Palace are too savage," says Sect Leader Chu. "We can't be lenient to them anymore."
"Xuanji," says Hao Chen, concealing his glee. "We should attack instead of just staying here like sitting ducks. We should take the initiative and attack them."
Xuanji is once again feeling pressured into taking an action that she doesn't feel right about.
"Attack Lize Palace during Yu Sifeng's ascension ceremony. You will lead the elites of the three sects as the vanguard."
Xuanji is feeling very feverish, and like she has no one to discuss this with on a rational level, not even Linglong.
Valley Master Rong bows to her. "The God of War promised to fight with us to attack Lize Palace. I hope you keep your promise to get rid of the demons and defend the righteous cultivators."
"I will be responsible for my own mistakes," she manages to say, as she knows her feelings are irrelevant. "I'm the one who released Yu Sifeng. I will take care of it."
"Great. Now that Yu Sifeng's identity is known, his ambition is obvious," says Hao Chen, who is very turned on about Xuanji and Sifeng's broken bond. He's going to milk every last drop of it. "This leader of the demons must be removed. When the time comes, you will kill the Devil Star with your own hands." The very image of her killing the Devil Star is making him very hot and bothered, but he must control himself. He's in a meeting, for goodness sake!
Xuanji wants to throw up. She scans the room, and feels completely alone.
"When the time comes, the God of War will kill the Devil Star on the battlefield," Hao Chen continues.
"Without taking revenge," Xuanji musters, "there will be no peace. I am clear of my own duty."
Sect Leader Chu approvingly nods his head.
Xuanji struggles to keep her composure, but a single tear slips down her cheek.
Hao Chen, on the other hand, is going through great pains to control his massive erection.
Si Ming is pacing through the heavens. He is so tired of being King Bailing's governess. As soon as he steps away from the entrance to the immortal realm, Teng She materializes.
Teng She looks around, just to be sure that the coast is clear. He confidently struts up the steps, and enters the heavens. The first thing he sees is the God of War's partially shattered, ice blue life pillar. He approaches it, and takes a good look.
"Why does the stinky woman's life pillar look like this? Is it her inner demon? It must be caused by that Yu Sifeng," but he isn't entirely sold on that, either. He shakes his head and sighs. "Hmm? The old guy is hiding the scroll that lists the name of every immortal and demon of the three realms here. I'm sure I can know everything about Yu Sifeng. I have to hurry."
He enters the massive library in Si Ming Hall, which is similar to the library in "Beauty and the Beast." The floor of the hall is covered in fog. Teng She steps on a circular platform, and additional shelves immediately spring up all around him.
"No way! Why are there so many of them?" This could take weeks to get through.
The drums beat at Lize Palace as the ascension ceremony for Sifeng is about to begin. It's bittersweet as Sifeng knows Yuan Lang isn't handing anything over without some sort of covert fight.
Yuan Lang is standing by the Palace Master's throne, absolutely livid that it's no longer going to be his. He's even sexier when he's angry.
"Welcome the new Palace Master!" Announces Elder Luo. He bows.
"Welcome the new Palace Master!" The sect members bow and repeat.
Sifeng enters the room, looking like a gorgeous supermodel with an amazing jeweled crown, perfect make up, and a very regal hanfu. Hao Chen and Yuan Lang: eat your heart out.
Yuan Lang reluctantly bows his head.
"Everyone, please stand," says Sifeng. He is wearing an elegant cape that is pinned closed by a golden butterfly brooch. His authority is undeniable.
The sect members rise.
"Today..." says Sifeng.
"Today is the day that excites everyone in Lize Palace," Yuan Lang interrupts.
Sifeng gives him the side eye.
"The new Palace Master of Lize Palace is the Asura's Devil Star," Yuan Lang continues, "with the Twelve Feathers Golden Wings. He is invincible. From now on, Lize Palace will no longer be afraid of the humans, and be bullied across the three realms. Let us follow the Palace Master and kill every cultivator to dye the three realms with their blood. We will retrieve what we've lost!"
"Retrieve what we've lost!" Shout the Sect Members.
Yuan Lang turns to Sifeng, smiles and bows. If Sifeng could face palm right now, he would. "I believe the Palace Master will not disappoint us," Yuan Lang adds.
"The demon clan needs to be united in order to fulfill our ambition," says Sifeng. "I've invited the other demon clans today. Elder Luo."
Elder Luo bows.
"Please invite all superintendents here," says Sifeng.
"Yes," Elder Luo bows. "Summon every superintendent of Tianxu Hall!"
Five superintendents, including Wu Tong, come filing in. Wu Tong looks at Sifeng and Yuan Lang nervously. The five men immediately kneel.
"With the demon clan reappearing," says a superintendent, "the pact remains. My clan will obey the Devil Star, and listen to every order."
"Good," says Sifeng. "Please stand."
The five men rise.
"Tianxu Hall was created by Right Lieutenant," says Sifeng. "Now that I want to unify them, do you have any objections?"
Yuan Lang bows. "I created Tianxu Hall for the Devil Star. Now that it gets to return to its rightful place, I can only feel grateful for that." Being so subservient to Sifeng in front of so many people is tearing him up internally.
"That's good," says Sifeng, who can see right through Yuan Lang's bullshit. "Since you are working under me, I have to get rid of the bad apples. Lize Palace's Ruo Yu never cared about the bonds of the same clan, and tried to kill me. Tianxu Hall's Wu Tong was abandoned by cultivator sects, and sided with us."
Wu Tong feels like he's going to shit his pants.
"For his own selfish reasons," Sifeng continues, "he took revenge , and caused many demons to be killed for no reason. We demon clans prioritize morality. I will not allow anyone to harm one of their own."
Animated and heated side conversations erupt within the crowd.
"Both of them have been obeying the Right Lieutenant's order," says Sifeng. He looks over at Yuan Lang. "I wonder if their actions were ordered by you, the Right Lieutenant."
Yuan Lang anxiously bows. He is also on the verge of shitting his pants. "I did not know anything due to my negligence. Demon clans should be united. I will not allow it." He turns to look at the men. "Both of you should die for this!" He moves his arm, and thick black smoke generates from his hand. He aims toward Wu Tong and Ruo Yu. The two men are absolutely terrified.
The energy wraps around both of their necks. Yuan Lang pulls back his hand, and the two men are flown onto the stage, landing on their knees. He pulls back his hand again, and is quickly interrupted.
"I can see the Right Lieutenant's resolve in protecting the demon clan," says a cautiously optimistic Sifeng.
The energy dissipates.
"Both of them are more useful alive than dead," says Sifeng. "Elder Feng, lock them up in the Water Prison for now."
"Yes!" Says Elder Feng. "Someone!"
Four guards take the two men away.
Wu Tong aggressively pushes the guards away. He looks at Sifeng and Yuan Lang hatefully. "Let go of me. I'm not a demon in the first place. Why should I follow the rules of the demon clan? I quit!" As he flies away, Sifeng intercepts him with a stream of fiery energy.
Wu Tong is pulled right back to the stage. Sifeng stands over him. "You have no right to leave if I don't allow it. Wu Tong, you chose this path on your own. You should pay...for all your debts and all your wrongdoings. Take him away."
Two guards grab Wu Tong, and escort him to the prison. Ruo Yu isn't far behind.
"My younger sister," Ruo Yu says desperately, before being aggressively taken away.
At this point, Sifeng's empathy has thinned. "I'm finally relieved now that the internal problem is gone, but I still have additional trouble at the moment. Everyone, do you know what it is?"
Yuan Lang smiles, and slightly bows. "Palace Master holds all the power, and everyone obeys you. What is it that still troubles you?"
"I've heard it from the Elder of Constellations. Demon Maleficent. The time when both stars are attracted to each other is near. That is the best time for my body to be one with my soul. We have to save Wu Zhiqi, the Left Lieutenant, as soon as possible. I've discussed it with Right Lieutenant. He thinks I should enter the Demon Citadel to save Wu Zhiqi when the gate of Fenru City is opened on a full moon's night. At the same time, the cultivator sects are also waiting for this time to interfere with my plan. Why don't I leave now, and surprise them? That is a safer plan. What do you think?"
"Yes!" The members shout.
"Great," says Sifeng. "Since everyone agrees," he turns to Yuan Lang, "I hope Right Lieutenant can give me the spirit keys, so I can head to the Demon Citadel immediately."
"This..." Yuan Lang says awkwardly.
"Report!" An elder promptly runs inside. "Palace Master, the God of War is leading the Disciples of Shaoyang Sect, Fuyu Island, and Dianjing Valley to attack Lize Palace! They are attacking the barrier!"
Yuan Lang barely conceals his smile. As this author mentioned in a previous article, Yuan Lang would be the ultimate mean girl.
Sifeng gives him the side eye.
"Palace Master!" Says Elder He. "Every disciple of Lize Palace has gathered, and even the demon clan is here. Let me bring my subordinates, and destroy them all!"
"In the previous war," says Sifeng, "Lize Palace suffered many casualties, and didn't have time to recover. We should not fight them head on. Elders, bring our disciples to face them outside the barrier. The other people will wait for my orders."
A huge swarm of members from Shaoyang, Fuyu Island, and Dianjing Valley are on the bridge at the entrance to Lize Palace. They are blocked by a blue vortex at the entry way.
Xuanji looks up and quickly ascends. With her sword, she uses a men strike to attempt to break the vortex, but it does nothing.
Sifeng descends from the top of the palace, and lands on the balcony above them. Xuanji withdraws her sword. Sifeng looks at her coldly.
"The people of Lize Palace finally came out," says Dongfang.
"Seniors, why are you all here?" Asks Sifeng.
Xuanji holds up the silver booklet. "Yu Sifeng, you are trying to annihilate the cultivator sects. How can we allow you to have your own way? All of us have no fears for the sake of the world. We came here to stop you from getting the Crystal Lamp." She hurls the booklet at Sifeng.
He catches it, and takes a look. He has an awful feeling of dread. He should've known...a certain someone forged his signature. "I'm not the one who wrote this. However, cultivator sects still like to lie, as always." It astounds him how quickly Xuanji and Sect Leader Chu believe Hao Chen, when he is just as slimy as Yuan Lang. "Talking about protecting the world when you can't even get rid of the demon clan..."
Sect Leader Chu shifts awkwardly. He knows Sifeng isn't wrong.
"Don't forget about the annihilation of Xuanyuan Sect," Sifeng continues, "the time when Fuyu Island was set ablaze, and the time when blood was spilled all over Dianjing Valley. How long do you think the Shaoyang Sect can last? All of you launched a joint attack on us today, but I'm afraid you can't even break through the barrier. Go back if you know what's good for you. Think about which is more important between the Crystal Lamp and your own life."
"Yu Sifeng," says Xuanji, "I will only ask you two things. Are you really the Devil Star? Have you always been lying to me?"
He clenches his fist. One little lie about his identity has led to a huge, unintended mess where additional lies have piled up. He keeps his composure. "Didn't you see clearly, and swear to get rid of the demons, so you can draw the line with me? You are the God of War, and I am the Devil Star. Our paths are obviously different. It's just as you wish. Why did you ask such a redundant question? Chu Xuanji, do you know that lying is very tiring?"
Xuanji feels exhausted. "Who am I, Chu Xuanji, to spend your efforts on setting me up?"
"Demon Lord, the God of War is destined to be with Sect Leader Hao Chen," says Dongfang. "They are already engaged. Stop wasting your efforts."
"We were destined to be incompatible with each other," says Sifeng. "Why don't we fight to our hearts' content?" It astounds him how quickly she moves from him to Hao Chen "because he said so." Is the fight he's putting up to save her ass even worth it, at all? All of this jerking around is exhausting.
"Yu Sifeng," says Xuanji, "draw your weapon!"
"The cultivator sects always brag about cherishing lives. Let's not have a war. Why don't you duel with me for today's battle?" Implores Sifeng.
"Xuanji, be wary of his tricks," warns Sect Leader Chu. Sifeng can't believe how easy Sect Leader Chu is to sway in the name of prejudice and mass hysteria. It's as if the man has no mind of his own, and really shouldn't have ever held the responsibility of leading a sect.
"Father said to always capture the leader," says Xuanji. "Don't hurt the innocent. Ask everyone not to interfere. I will take him down."
"Disciples of Lize Palace!" Says Sifeng. "Watch from the side. Do not interfere without my command!"
He flies up in a trail of flames. He gets in front of Xuanji, and they begin to fight. It is an ugly battle of fire and ice energy. Both Hao Chen and Yuan Lang are enjoying the sight of the once happy couple tearing each other apart.
Xuanji and Sifeng block each other, their swords making an X as they charge against each other.
Purple Fox is hidden behind a wall while she is assuming her adorable fox form. She witnesses Yuan Lang summoning his beloved Soul Furnace.
This is the strange furnace made by Yuan Lang. What does he want to do?
Keep fighting, God of War, Yuan Lang thinks. I had set up a magic circle in front of Lize Palace. It will activate from the spiritual power of the defensive barrier. I just have to wait for the time when your power as the God of War can be absorbed and used by me.
Sifeng and Xuanji have made their swords into multiple swords, and they are hurling them at each other. They are fighting high in the sky, flying over the cultivator sect members. They each land on a separate tower. They continue to fight, getting nowhere, not really intending to kill, but having to put on a show for their representative groups.
Xuanji strikes his barrier with the Dingkun Sword, and he flies back. He peers down at his arm, and sees a cut. She looks at him in surprise. She's only fighting him because she has to. She really didn't want to hurt him.
"Is that engagement with your Senior for real?" He asks, though he isn't sure if he wants to know the truth.
"Why do you care whether it's real or not? I'm here to take revenge for my Shaoyang Sect today."
"Looks like the God of War has broken up with me for good." He's not surprised. She's always had a penchant for being easily swayed. "But I will not lose...today's duel."
Yuan Lang is standing below, his Soul Furnace poised and ready to go. "This is a good chance. Come on, God of War." He tilts his furnace, and the fire inside makes the lid glow.
Something strange forms in the air, as if it's eating the sky. Yuan Lang stops his Soul Furnace, as he has an awful feeling as to what it could be. "The barrier is breaking?"
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