Dance of the Phoenix Episode 30 (Ending) Recap
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Despite widespread rumors of Jun Linyuan's demise, Feng Wu refused to believe it. She was plagued by memories of their shared longing for a simple, ordinary life, free from cultivation, enmity, or power struggles, and yearned for the many happy days they had envisioned together. When Zhao Ge found Feng Wu, she affirmed her strong belief that Jun Linyuan was still alive, declaring, "I can feel him. Do you trust me?" Zhao Ge immediately reassured her, "Of course, I do.
But we need to perk up before we can go rescue him. You gotta cheer up. Okay?" Meanwhile, Holy Queen Gao, having failed to locate Feng Wu and her allies across the continent, devised a plan to use Mu Jiuzhou as bait. She issued a public decree announcing Mu Jiuzhou's execution by Bone-eroding Thunder in three days. Villagers gossiped about the injustice, with one noting the disappearance of Junwu Academy cultivators and the impending change of power.
Holy Queen Gao's intent was clear: if Feng Wu's group dared to come, they would walk into a death trap; if not, Mu Jiuzhou would surely die, leaving no one to challenge her authority. Feng Wu and her companions learned of Mu Jiuzhou's execution on the second day, leaving them with just one day.
When Feng Wu gathered everyone, some immediately interrupted her, stating they knew she wanted them to rescue Mu Jiuzhou but dismissed it as a "suicide mission" against an overwhelming foe. Others challenged her leadership, questioning her unknown identity and whether she truly considered their well-being if they continued to fight. Feng Wu calmly acknowledged their concerns, admitting, "I don't belong here." She confessed to initially being depressed by the hardships she faced that were not her own.
However, meeting them had changed everything; she had found friends, family, and a beloved, developing a deep affection for this land. She passionately urged them to unite, not for her, but for themselves, to "guard and fight for our beautiful life, our academy, and our home we all cherish dearly." Her heartfelt speech swayed many, who then eagerly pledged to join her in a surprise night attack on Junwu Divine Hall.
Just then, Feng Xun arrived, having received a secret letter from Xuan Yi, declaring his intent to join the fight. While he hadn't found any new clues, Feng Wu rallied the group, deciding to launch a surprise attack on Junwu Divine Hall before dawn, proclaiming, "Fight to the death! Eliminate demons and uphold justice!" The others echoed her resolve. Feng Xun then secretly pulled Xuan Yi aside to share a startling discovery from his trip to Penglai Pavilion.
He revealed that Zhao Ge's slow cultivation progress wasn't due to limited talent, but because she harbored an ancient treasure, the Red Sacred Bead, within her. This bead, if unleashed, could vastly increase spiritual power, but its separation from her body would result in her demise. Feng Xun explained that the Biluo Palace Lord had kept Zhao Ge in Yuandu and tirelessly searched for a cure to avoid others discovering this secret, but to no avail.
Both Feng Xun and Xuan Yi feared Zhao Ge might sacrifice herself if she knew, so they vowed to keep it secret. Xuan Yi promised that after the crisis, he would accompany Zhao Ge to seek a solution, declaring, "No matter what, I'll be with her and keep her safe." Unbeknownst to them, Zhao Ge had overheard their conversation, though she appeared only confused, without immediate further intentions.
That night, as Feng Wu led her allies in an attack on Junwu Divine Hall, Yu Mingye secretly infiltrated the dungeon where Lord Demon had imprisoned Jun Linyuan. He released Jun Linyuan from his restraints, admonishing him, "People all say that you are dead. Do you know how sad Feng Wu is hearing that?"
Jun Linyuan, severely wounded but alive, revealed he had found the Phoenix Blood and directed Yu Mingye to the Ice Bracelet, saying he had "sealed it inside the wall of the secret chamber. Please go find it, and give it to Feng Wu, so that she can stand a chance to fight against Lord Demon and Holy Queen Gao." Despite Yu Mingye's attempts to rescue him first, Jun Linyuan insisted, "Don't mind me. Go help Feng Wu."
Yu Mingye then administered an Invisible Pill from the Darknight Court to Jun Linyuan, which would allow him to hide within walls or underground for one hour, before promising, "I will give Phoenix Blood to Feng Wu. You. . . Do not die. Otherwise, no one will fight with me anymore."
Yu Mingye then evaded the guards and retrieved the Ice Bracelet from the secret chamber, but was immediately confronted by Lord Demon, who demanded, "Leave me the stuff, and I'll spare your life." However, due to their father-son bond, Lord Demon allowed Yu Mingye to escape with the Ice Bracelet. Feng Wu's forces swiftly overran Junwu Divine Hall, catching Holy Queen Gao completely off guard.
A guard reported the attack, to which Holy Queen Gao responded with disbelief and anger, "What? She's actually bold enough to attack me first!" When Lord Demon arrived, he found Feng Wu in the main hall and arrogantly challenged her, saying, "How dare you attack Junwu Divine Hall? Today will be an end for you. None of you can get out of here!"
When Yu Mingye appeared, he angrily confronted Lord Demon, stating, "It's all because of you that I, Yu Mingye, ended up like this! My life could have been much happier without you!" Lord Demon, asserting his dominance, scoffed, "I'm the ruler of this continent! Wanna kill me? You are so ignorant!" As Feng Wu struggled against Lord Demon, Yu Mingye appeared, delivering the Ice Bracelet to her. Lord Demon, realizing its significance, yelled, "No! Phoenix Blood! Stop her!"
Feng Wu now had the chance to re-merge with the Phoenix Blood, which, given her Spiritual Elder rank, would make her unstoppable. As Lord Demon prepared another attack, Feng Xun, Xuan Yi, and Zhao Ge bravely stepped forward to protect Feng Wu, buying her time to fuse the Phoenix Blood. However, Lord Demon's power proved too immense for their combined strength. Sensing their losing battle, Zhao Ge understood the true purpose of the Red Sacred Bead within her.
Despite Xuan Yi's desperate pleas for her to calm down and find another solution, she focused her mind, telling him, "I'm so lucky to have met you!" and urging Feng Wu, "You've got to win!" With a powerful chant, she summoned the Red Sacred Bead. A blinding light erupted within the Divine Hall, severely wounding Lord Demon.
As Zhao Ge's body began to perish, Xuan Yi rushed to her side, grasping her hand and declaring, "If this is your fate, I'll go with you." Moments later, both Zhao Ge and Xuan Yi vanished, and Feng Wu successfully completed the fusion. Empowered, Feng Wu raised her Phoenix Sword, aiming for Lord Demon. Yu Mingye, however, called out to stop her, and Feng Wu hesitated, lowering her sword out of consideration for him as Lord Demon's son.
At that critical moment, Gao Wei seized Feng Wu's mother as a hostage, demanding Feng Wu surrender. Feng Wu's mother bravely bit Gao Wei's wrist, creating an opening for Feng Xun to swiftly intervene, felling Gao Wei with his iron fan. Feng Wu urged Feng Xun to take her mother to safety. Holy Queen Gao was shaken by the sudden death of her trusted nephew.
Just then, Jun Linyuan, moving with incredible speed, burst into the hall and struck down Lord Demon, accidentally injuring Yu Mingye in the process, who collapsed unconscious. It was revealed that Jun Linyuan, after escaping his prison, had found Mu Jiuzhou in the Celestial Prison. Mu Jiuzhou, learning of Feng Wu's daring attack on Junwu Divine Hall, transferred all his spiritual power to Jun Linyuan to aid her. Lord Demon's death devastated Holy Queen Gao.
Over the past twenty years, he had been her constant, selfless supporter. Realizing the depth of her loss, she declared, "There are no 'ifs' in this world! And now, you have also left me. For all these years, I've never done anything for you. This time, I'll go with you." With those words, Holy Queen Gao took her own life, falling beside Lord Demon.
Yu Mingye later regained consciousness, seeing his deceased father, and solemnly stated, "Father, let me take you home." With the crisis averted, Mu Jiuzhou had saved Zhao Ge and Xuan Yi by housing their nascent souls within the Dragon Phoenix Spirit Ring, enabling their revival. Feng Wu and Jun Linyuan tirelessly sought rare medicines and spiritual herbs, allowing the two to slowly recover. Some time later, Jun Linyuan and Feng Wu prepared for their wedding.
Jun Linyuan, wishing to experience a simple happiness, chose a traditional sedan chair procession instead of flying with his sword. Feng Xun, feeling left out as the "only single one" compared to Xuan Yi and Zhao Ge, voiced his complaints. Xuan Yi and Zhao Ge, both looking well, came to see Feng Wu, with Zhao Ge exclaiming, "Wu, you are so beautiful today!" Xuan Yi remarked that he now considered himself "a member of the Feng family."
Zhao Ge added that they owed their recovery to Mu Jiuzhou and Feng Wu and Jun Linyuan's efforts in finding spiritual herbs, promising to help arrange the wedding well. Feng Wu's mother expressed her bittersweet emotions, lamenting, "Can't believe my Feng Wu will get married soon! Time really flies. I feel sad about your leaving. I really do." Feng Wu comforted her.
Later, dressed and awaiting the procession alone in her room, Feng Wu heard a sound, assuming Jun Linyuan had arrived early. She lifted her bridal veil and followed the fleeting silhouette, only to find her Master Mu Jiuzhou. Mu Jiuzhou informed Feng Wu that he had come to take her back to her original world.
Feng Wu did not argue, reflecting that perhaps the most important aspect of her "second life" was not its ending, but the shared laughter, tears, experiences, and growth she had undergone.
