Dance of the Phoenix Episode 10 Recap
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Early in the morning, Jun Linyuan declared to Feng Wu that he would marry her as soon as possible, promising to treat her well in every aspect and take full responsibility. Feng Wu, however, was not pleased. She told him there was no need to discuss marriage, as she did not wish to get involved in the potential trouble of the capital.
She insisted he forget what happened and leave before anyone saw them, expressing no desire to be drowned in jealousy. Jun Linyuan refused, stating he could not pretend nothing happened and accepted responsibility for his actions before departing. Soon after, Qiu Ling discovered that Madam Feng was missing. Initially, Feng Liu mockingly accused Feng Wu of chasing Jun Linyuan and putting a potion in her tea.
Feng Yiran informed Feng Wu that everyone was preparing to return to the capital, implying that Jun Linyuan had intentionally left her behind. Feng Wu, suspecting Feng Yiran, directly asked if he had hidden her mother. Feng Yiran then revealed that Jun Linyuan had taken Madam Feng to the capital. Qiu Ling remembered a letter left by Feng Xun which confirmed that Jun Linyuan, urged by the Holy Sovereign, had to return to the capital quickly.
Concerned for Feng Wu's future as the heir to the Feng family and unwilling to be separated from her, Jun Linyuan had taken Madam Feng to ensure Feng Wu would follow. Upon reading this, Feng Wu resigned herself to the journey and instructed Qiu Ling to pack their belongings for the capital.
Before their departure, Feng Wu consulted Old Man Ba, expressing her concern about Jun Linyuan's "foxy" tactic of taking her mother to force her to the capital, and her fear of how the Feng family there might treat Madam Feng. Old Man Ba, in turn, gave Feng Wu some potent healing pills he had refined over the years.
He advised her to take one if she suffered injuries from any altercations, assuring her they would help restore energy and accelerate healing, even if not instantly. He also cautioned her to be extremely careful on the journey and to avoid arrogance in the capital, reminding her that "there's always someone stronger."
Meanwhile, Feng Liu, seemingly having learned of Feng Wu's regained ability to cultivate and wield the Phoenix Sword, reflected that she had underestimated Feng Wu, realizing Feng Wu had been feigning weakness. Feng Liu vowed to confront Feng Wu in the capital. As Jun Linyuan traveled with Madam Feng towards the capital, Feng Xun suggested they find shelter from an approaching storm. Madam Feng expressed worry for Feng Wu's safety, knowing she was traveling alone.
Jun Linyuan respectfully reassured her, asking her to treat him as a junior. Feng Xun, however, teased Jun Linyuan, suggesting he simply call Madam Feng "mom" to win her over. Feng Wu, Feng Yiran, Feng Liu, and their retinues stopped at an inn. There, they encountered Madam Yan, the wife of Great Spiritual Master Yan, and her sister, Madam Ning, wife of the President of Junwu Academy.
Madam Ning, displaying a haughty demeanor, introduced herself and Madam Yan, who was pregnant and traveling to Sumeru Temple to pray for her unborn child, stopping at the inn for a night's rest. Feng Yiran, recognizing their prestigious status, was overtly respectful, while Madam Ning condescendingly dismissed the Feng family's importance. Qiu Ling remarked on the strangeness of the inn, being fully stocked but completely deserted, with no staff.
Feng Wu found it suspicious, noting that it didn't look like an abrupt abandonment. Soon after, two terrified villagers appeared, claiming the inn was unsafe due to a demonic beast that had devoured the previous occupants. Madam Yan, frightened, suggested they leave, but Madam Ning insisted on staying due to the impending rain and Madam Yan's pregnant condition.
Fearing repercussions in the capital if they abandoned the influential ladies, Feng Yiran and Feng Liu reluctantly agreed to stay, and Feng Yiran ordered his guards to heighten their vigilance. Despite the warnings, the women gathered in one room for safety. Madam Ning rudely demanded a quilt from Feng Wu, prompting Madam Yan to apologize for her sister's haughty behavior. Moments later, Madam Yan suddenly went into labor, alarming everyone. Madam Ning panicked, urging Feng Wu to help.
Feng Wu, though lacking birthing experience, took charge, scolding Madam Ning for her short temper and instructing her to be quiet. She then drove Feng Yiran and Feng Liu out of the room, as they were only concerned about protecting themselves and the Feng family's reputation if Madam Yan suffered an accident. As Madam Yan struggled through labor, the Blood Demon Dragon, a high-level demonic beast, burst into the inn, seemingly drawn to Madam Yan.
The Feng family guards were quickly overwhelmed, and Feng Yiran and Feng Liu proved no match. Madam Ning, terrified, pleaded with Feng Wu to save her kind sister. Despite Qiu Ling's protests about her low spiritual power, Feng Wu heroically decided to confront the demon, instructing Madam Ning and Qiu Ling to tend to Madam Yan and ensure the baby's safe delivery.
Feng Yiran, meanwhile, convinced Feng Liu not to intervene, arguing that Feng Wu's fire-elemental power was no advantage against the demon, and they would only die alongside her. They attempted to flee but were thwarted by the Blood Demon Dragon. Feng Wu fiercely challenged the demon for harming innocent lives. In the midst of the battle, she experienced a breakthrough, awakening and advancing her cultivation level, surprising the Blood Demon Dragon.
With a powerful shout, Feng Wu soared into the air, fiery wings manifesting on her back, and struck the Blood Demon Dragon with her Phoenix Sword. However, the demon also wielded fire-elemental power, making it difficult for Feng Wu to gain a decisive advantage. Her spiritual energy rapidly depleted. Just as she was faltering, Jun Linyuan arrived, having sensed the demonic presence. He intervened, protecting Feng Wu.
During the intense fight, Jun Linyuan recognized the Wanyou Fire, a sacred treasure from the demon world, emanating from the Blood Demon Dragon. Despite his Loveless Insect Venom flaring up, he fought on. Feng Wu, with a final surge of strength, pierced the Blood Demon Dragon with her Phoenix Sword. In its death throes, the demon lunged a last strike, but Jun Linyuan, with quick reflexes, shielded Feng Wu, taking the blow himself.
As the Blood Demon Dragon perished, its Wanyou Fire was absorbed into Jun Linyuan's body. Feng Wu, seeing Jun Linyuan injured, cried inconsolably, questioning why he had protected her. Jun Linyuan, teasing her tears, assured her he was fine, having only sustained internal injuries. Feng Wu, however, was completely drained of spiritual energy and severely weakened. Amidst the chaos, Madam Yan, safely cared for by Madam Ning and Qiu Ling, gave birth to a healthy baby.
Everyone else was also safe. Madam Ning, deeply grateful for Feng Wu's bravery and for saving her sister, sincerely apologized for her past rudeness, her arrogant demeanor completely changed. When Feng Wu finally woke, Qiu Ling informed her that Jun Linyuan had stayed by her side all night. Seeing Jun Linyuan resting, looking utterly exhausted, Feng Wu was overcome by an impulse and gently kissed the corner of his lips. She immediately regretted her action, hoping he hadn't noticed.
At that moment, the Colored Phoenix within the Dragon Phoenix Spirit Ring surprisingly spoke to her. It explained that Feng Wu's potential had been activated during her fight with the Blood Demon Dragon, allowing her to advance to a medium-rank spiritual practitioner and enabling the Colored Phoenix to communicate with her directly (a sound only Feng Wu could hear).
Teasing Feng Wu about her unspoken feelings for Jun Linyuan, the Colored Phoenix then revealed that Jun Linyuan had absorbed the Wanyou Fire. It urged Feng Wu to retrieve the Wanyou Fire from him, stating that doing so would allow it to freely leave the spirit ring and stabilize its fluctuating power. The Colored Phoenix then suggested that if Feng Wu could just "kiss him" again, it could help her acquire the Wanyou Fire.
