Dance of the Phoenix Episode 28 Recap
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Feng Wu opted not to disturb Zhao Ge, knowing she needed time to process recent events. Meanwhile, Feng Madam visited Feng Wu's dwelling in the academy, expressing her long-held desire to see where she lived. When Feng Wu attempted to confess her true identity and return the Phoenix Sword, Feng Madam revealed that she had known all along that Feng Wu was not her biological daughter.
She explained that after losing her husband and then her own daughter, seeing Feng Wu, covered in blood yet looking exactly like her lost child, she couldn't bring herself to turn her away, eventually cherishing her as a gift from the heavens. Feng Madam valued Feng Wu's genuine emotions, seeing them as a reflection of her original daughter's past self, and insisted that the Phoenix Sword belonged to Feng Wu, as did Jun Linyuan, urging her to simply be herself.
As she departed for the Feng family, she promised to send warm clothing for Feng Wu. Distraught over the loss of her senior sister and conflicted about her friendship with the new Feng Wu, Zhao Ge confided in Xuan Yi. She felt that growing close to the current Feng Wu would be a betrayal of her memories of the original.
Xuan Yi patiently advised her that since the original Feng Wu was gone, she should cherish her memory but also embrace the present friendship, encouraging her to speak openly with Feng Wu. Realizing her harsh words to Feng Wu the day before were wrong, especially given Feng Wu's kindness, Zhao Ge decided to make Feng Wu's favorite Master Feng's instant noodles as an apology.
Xuan Yi, surprisingly, offered to help, stating he was repaying her for all her food, deepening their bond as they cooked together. Following Master Mu Jiuzhou's public recognition of Feng Wu as his disciple, many students flocked to Feng Wu, showering her with attention, offering gifts, and seeking insights into Master Mu's teachings. When Zhao Ge arrived with the instant noodles, Feng Wu, overwhelmed by the sudden popularity, eagerly called Zhao Ge over.
Other students, however, scoffed at the "instant noodles," deeming it a frivolous indulgence for cultivators who should prioritize spiritual advancement. Feng Wu skillfully diffused the situation by promising to ask Master Mu to give public lectures after the current crisis, subtly urging everyone to leave and prepare. With the other students dispersed, Feng Wu praised Zhao Ge's cooking and playfully retracted her "King of Dark Cuisine" title.
Zhao Ge sincerely apologized for her past words, and Feng Wu, without hesitation, demonstrated her forgiveness by playfully threatening to finish all the noodles herself, leading to their joyful reconciliation. Overjoyed by her successful reconciliation with Feng Wu, Zhao Ge went to thank Xuan Yi. She found him resting and, mesmerized by his peaceful demeanor, leaned in as if to kiss him. Xuan Yi suddenly opened his eyes, asking if she had made up with Feng Wu.
Relieved he hadn't noticed her attempt, Zhao Ge confirmed her reconciliation, crediting his helpful advice, and then tried to leave. Xuan Yi, however, stopped her, gazing at her intently before gently kissing her on the corner of her mouth. Zhao Ge smiled shyly, not rejecting his unexpected intimacy. Xuan Yi then offered a heartfelt promise, assuring her that no matter how complicated the situation became, he would always stand by her side, protect her, and be with her.
This moment revealed Xuan Yi's transformation from a mere bookworm to someone who understood and openly expressed his love for Zhao Ge. Feng Wu soon discovered the true extent of Master Mu Jiuzhou's weakened state from Colored Phoenix.
The bird revealed that by giving half of his Phoenix Blood to Feng Wu to save her life, Master Mu had lost his "core component," severely diminishing his spiritual power and leaving him far from his former status as the Qianyuan Continent's true ruler. Master Mu himself confirmed his sacrifice was a duty as her teacher. Feng Wu expressed regret, feeling her existence had come at a great cost, especially with Holy Queen Gao now stirring up trouble.
Master Mu, however, advised her against self-doubt and affirmed that the current turmoil stemmed from him, and he intended to bring it to an end. He then cryptically promised to send her back to her place of origin at the right time. Meanwhile, Holy Queen Gao, still seething with resentment from Master Mu's past rejection and his love for another, adamantly refused to see him.
Her attendant returned an old item Master Mu had tried to deliver, taunting him about his diminished power and warning him that he himself would personally "send him to the other world" soon. At the Junwu Divine Hall, Spiritual Elder Fang bravely confronted Holy Queen Gao, publicly accusing her of manipulating the Holy Sovereign as a puppet and endangering the Qianyuan Continent by aligning with the Darknight Court.
Despite his valiant efforts to awaken the other courtiers and his willingness to die for the cause, Holy Queen Gao had him arrested and sent to the Celestial Prison. Great Spiritual Master Yan, while feigning compliance, secretly dispatched a letter to Feng Wu, detailing the dire situation. Upon receiving this news, Jun Linyuan and his companions grew anxious, contemplating leaving Junwu Academy to avoid further endangering the students.
However, Master Zhao vehemently opposed this, asserting that as students, the academy was their rightful sanctuary, and they must bravely confront the unfolding crisis. He convened an emergency assembly, passionately urging all disciples to unite against the wicked queen. Sadly, the academy was deeply divided, with many students openly questioning the wisdom of sacrificing their lives for lofty ideals. Witnessing this disheartening disunity, Master Mu Jiuzhou coughed blood in distress.
Recognizing that forced unity was futile, he declared that any student unwilling to stay was free to leave immediately. Later, Feng Wu lamented her inability to help Master Mu or Jun Linyuan. Master Mu explained that the current disarray in the academy and the self-preservation of other sects rendered them incapable of resisting the Darknight Lord Demon and the Holy Queen.
He revealed that Feng Wu's power was the only hope, instructing her to return to her place of origin to find a specific power that could reverse time and prevent the current events from ever happening. Feng Wu, though hesitant about the risks, ultimately accepted her mission. She silently vowed to Jun Linyuan that she would return to face everything with him.
After Feng Wu departed, Master Mu called out to a hidden figure, who then questioned the true nature of the power Feng Wu was sent to find after returning to her origin.
