Eternal Brotherhood Season 2 Episode 24 (Ending) Recap
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Lu Di, aware of his unpopularity, immediately offered to help the Lord of Light capture Payi City. The city's garrison of 3,000 soldiers were all his men, and he promised they could take it without shedding a drop of blood. At the same time, news arrived that Ross had led the imperial guards to Payi City. Zichuan Xiu agreed to proceed with Lu Di's plan.
Meanwhile, he dispatched Bai Chuan to Bulu Village to request aid, asking the village chief to send 100,000 troops to Payi City. Bai Chuan expressed doubts about Lu Di's reliability, and though Zichuan Xiu couldn’t be certain either, he was willing to take the gamble. While Bai Chuan pretended not to worry about Zichuan Xiu’s safety, she rushed to Bulu Village for reinforcements, fearing for his life.
Lu Di entered Payi City alone while Zichuan Xiu waited outside with several thousand soldiers. When scouts reported Ross’s forces just ten miles away, Zichuan Xiu feared Lu Di had deceived him and planned to trap him between Ross’s army and the city. He ordered a retreat—but then Lu Di emerged, having successfully secured Payi City. Lu Di handed the city’s seal to Zichuan Xiu.
Bai Chuan, leading her troops without rest, raced toward Payi City, only to find Ross’s army already at its gates. Zichuan Xiu decided to negotiate. Just as Ross prepared to attack, he received word that some within the city had rebelled against the Lord of Light, captured Lu Di, and wished to rejoin the Northern Tribe. Ross ordered his cavalry to harass the city with arrows—a ruse to coordinate a meeting outside the walls.
That night, Ross arrived to meet Lu Di, only to find him unharmed and riding out, with the Lord of Light following behind, making a show of force. Their troops roared in unison—but Ross’s men answered with even louder cheers, their torches illuminating the night and outnumbering the Lord of Light’s forces. Startled but composed, the Lord of Light boldly proposed sharing a drink with Ross. Over wine, he recounted Northern Tribe history, exposing Ross’s ambitions and sowing discord.
He pointed out that Ross had been sent to fight him precisely to weaken his forces. With Ka Dun’s faction already diminished, even victory here would leave Ross vulnerable, ensuring his clan’s downfall as the second-greatest power. Ross scoffed, but the Lord of Light warned that rumors of their alliance—true or not—would reach the Divine Emperor. Just then, news arrived: Bai Chuan’s 100,000 troops had appeared behind them. Forced to concede, Ross drank and withdrew.
Furious, Bai Chuan scolded Zichuan Xiu for risking thousands in negotiations. Had she not arrived in time, what then? Zichuan Xiu replied that he trusted her completely—if not her, then no one. His words softened her anger. Impressed by the Lord of Light’s insight, Ross withdrew his forces from Payi City. As Zichuan Xiu finally sat down to eat, news came: the Zichuan family’s envoy was approaching.
Si Yilin arrived in Yuanzhou, once barren but now lush with crops and irrigation. He marveled that the land had never been the problem—only the Zichuan family’s mismanagement. Zichuan Ning had been avoiding Ma Wei, but he invited her to archery again. Remembering his jail-cell confession, she dressed to formally reject him—yet before she could speak, Ma Wei professed his love again, holding her tightly. Flustered, she froze.
When Si Yilin met the Lord of Light, the latter attacked without a word. Their fierce duel, reminiscent of past sparring, confirmed Si Yilin’s suspicion: this was Zichuan Xiu. Both wounded, Si Yilin produced the golden wound medicine, realizing Di Lin had known all along. He chastised them for keeping him in the dark. " When are you coming home?" he asked. Zichuan Xiu fell silent. The Divine Emperor and Heisha learned of Ross’s actions.
The emperor knew rebellion was inevitable—the Lord of Light had merely hastened it. " The winds are changing in Xichuan," he mused, weary of monotony. But who was the Lord of Light? No one had seen his face. Heisha admitted she had—but lied about his identity. Di Lin and Luo Minghai delivered the news to Canxing: Zichuan Xiu was alive, now the Lord of Light. To their surprise, Canxing laughed joyfully, welcoming his return.
He ordered Luo Minghai to inform Li Qing, so she could tell Zichuan Ning her "Brother Xiu" was back. " Now the three brothers can fight for the Zichuan family together!" Canxing declared. But Di Lin’s expression darkened. Outside, Luo Minghai waited, certain Di Lin had known the truth. Di Lin denied it. " Never forget your loyalty to Zichuan," Luo Minghai warned. Di Lin nodded—then smiled faintly once alone.
Ma Wei prepared a romantic proposal for Zichuan Ning, but Li Qing arrived first with news of Zichuan Xiu’s survival. Overjoyed, Zichuan Ning rejected Ma Wei’s kneeling proposal. Budan, hearing of the Zichuan envoy’s meeting with the Lord of Light, vowed never to let Yuanzhou be enslaved again. The streets bustled with prosperity, and Bai Chuan personally tested every recruit’s combat skills. On a mountain peak, Zichuan Xiu removed his mask, gazing into the distance. " I am the Lord of Light," he reminded himself.
