Ancient Love Poetry Episode 2 Recap
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Shanggu accepted the birthday gifts from the goddesses and brought them into Changyuan Hall. To please Bai Jue, the goddesses used all their strength, which only annoyed Bai Jue. The next day was Shanggu's birthday. Bai Jue came to speak clearly with Shanggu. He ordered the goddesses never to step into Changyuan Hall again and stated that he had already decided to go to the lower realm.
He had never expected that the esteemed Chief God of Chaos would betray him for material things. Bai Jue's outburst left Shanggu stunned. Tianqi learned of Bai Jue's scolding of Shanggu, so he came to settle the score with Bai Jue.
Only then did Bai Jue realize that Shanggu had brought the goddess lords into the hall not for greedy gifts, but to collect the most sincere joy of the goddess lords, which moved the Tiger Demons in the Blood Forest and made them smile. Bai Jue misunderstood Shanggu. Tianqi asked Bai Jue to personally carve a bracelet as an apology gift to Shanggu.
It was pouring rain outside, and Shanggu's spiritual power was sealed, but Bai Jue's heart softened, and he went out to find Shanggu. At this time, Shanggu was no more than a mortal body. He put his cloak on Shanggu and explained that the test he set was merely to make Shanggu understand her mission. Only Shanggu could bring peace and joy to the three realms. To apologize, Bai Jue gave Shanggu a bracelet and also made her a swing.
To get even, Shanggu asked Bai Jue to seal his divine power for the duration of an incense stick. Bai Jue readily agreed. Shanggu originally intended to seriously injure Bai Jue with a palm strike, but she underestimated Bai Jue's ability. Even with his divine power sealed, Shanggu could not move Bai Jue even an inch. The next day, Shanggu began to read at Bai Jue's request. Zhiyang and Tianqi were greatly astonished and watched Bai Jue intently.
Bai Jue knew that the most effective way to handle Shanggu's character was using reverse psychology. He still remembered Zhiyang's words that had tricked him, "naturally well-behaved, diligent, and eager to learn," so in front of Tianqi, he exposed Zhiyang's shortcomings and brought up Zhiyang's romantic affairs from back then. Shanggu received the instruction feather of Chief God from Demon Chief Xuan Yi.
The Demons had arranged to meet Shanggu at the Nether World in three months to discuss peace talks. Zhiyang and his group also became aware of this matter. After discussing with Shanggu, Zhiyang decided to go to the Nether World with her to negotiate with Xuan Yi and avoid a great war.
However, Shanggu's spiritual power was weak, so Zhiyang had to ask Bai Jue to train Shanggu into shape within three months, after which they would go to the Nether World together. Xuan Yi was the chief of the Demons, and even the Ancestral God couldn't defeat him back then. Shanggu knew she was no match for Xuan Yi. She returned to Changyuan Hall, intending to pack her bags and run away, but was caught by Bai Jue.
Bai Jue analyzed the current situation. He wouldn't stop Shanggu if she wanted to leave, but Xuan Yi's target was Shanggu. He told Shanggu to think clearly before deciding whether to leave Changyuan Hall. Shanggu knew her identity. Once she stepped out of Changyuan Hall, she would be targeted by Xuan Yi, so she decided to stay and learn properly from Bai Jue. Tianqi felt sorry for Shanggu and worried that she would be wronged by Bai Jue.
However, Zhiyang told Tianqi that this time they had to face the Demons and Xuan Yi, and a thousand years later, Shanggu would have to face the Tribulation of Chaos alone. She was the successor to the Chief God of Chaos and was bound to grow up sooner or later. Bai Jue took Shanggu to Liaowang Mountain, a cultivation place in the lower realm.
Shanggu was unwilling to stay there, but Bai Jue set up a barrier around it, making it impossible for Shanggu to leave. She had no choice but to stay at Liaowang Mountain to cultivate. At night, the Demons came to Liaowang Mountain. Shanggu was greatly frightened by the Demons and could only hide behind Bai Jue. Bai Jue couldn't help but scold Shanggu, having never expected that Shanggu didn't even know the most basic moves.
He also decided to help Shanggu open her divine meridians the next day at Chen Shi (7-9 AM). The next day, before Shanggu was even awake, Bai Jue forcibly called her up. Bai Jue explained the difference between demonic power and spiritual power to Shanggu. Originally, there was no demonic power in the three realms. Back then, Xuan Yi, like Shanggu, was endowed with the method of Chaos.
However, Xuan Yi was dissatisfied with the Ancestral God's way of ruling the world. He contended for the position of Chief God before he inherited the instruction feather of Chief God. But on the verge of defeat, he suddenly defied the heavenly law and forcibly absorbed the malevolent energy from fallen divine soldiers. This malevolent energy merged with the Chaos energy in his body, ultimately transforming into demonic power that could devour all things.
People with evil thoughts in the lower realm who cultivated using this method also became Xuan Yi's subordinates, thus the Demon race was born. After defeating Xuan Yi, the Ancestral God also shattered the void and left. His last breath gave birth to Shanggu, making Shanggu the head of the Four True Gods. Bai Jue instructed Shanggu to always be vigilant not to repeat Xuan Yi's mistakes.
When she took over the instruction feather of Chief God in the future, she should bear the responsibility for all sentient beings in the world even more. Shanggu's divine meridians were not open. Bai Jue used external force to help Shanggu open her divine meridians. Her spiritual power leaked out uncontrollably, so Bai Jue had to step forward to help Shanggu retrieve her spiritual power, thus holding Shanggu in his arms.
A subtle atmosphere of intimacy also spread silently between the two. The next day, Hongri came at Bai Jue's command to teach Shanggu how to cultivate. Shanggu thought Bai Jue was faking illness. She broke into Bai Jue's room and saw Bai Jue, whose pulse was weak. Only then did she realize that she had misunderstood Bai Jue. Afterward, Shanggu went to cultivate with Hongri.
She learned from Hongri that Bai Jue was ill because he had helped her open her divine meridians, so she proactively followed Hongri to gather herbs and brewed medicinal tea for Bai Jue to recover. After drinking the medicinal tea brewed by Shanggu, Bai Jue came to teach Shanggu sword techniques. Shanggu was completely clueless about sword techniques. Bai Jue taught Shanggu hand-in-hand and watched her practice intently. Their interactions were seen by Hongri, who believed that although the two seemed incompatible, they were actually very considerate of each other.
