Eternal Love Episode 3 Recap, Plot

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Si Yin awoke in Li Jing's palace, surprised to learn from him that she had slept for a full ten days and an hour. Li Jing jokingly scolded her for consuming all his fine wines, adding that he had to personally feed her a special antidote, otherwise the consequences would have been dire. Si Yin immediately expressed concern for her Ninth Senior Brother, Ling Yu.

Li Jing recounted Ling Yu's desperate attempts to resist Qing Cang: he had run into pillars three times, cut his wrists twice, thrown himself into the lake twice, and was now on a hunger strike. Si Yin grew anxious. Li Jing mentioned that Qing Cang had already sent out invitations for a godfather celebration ceremony on the third day of the next month, as a way to humiliate Kunlun Void.

Until then, no one, including Si Yin, could see Ling Yu. As Si Yin was about to ask Li Jing to deliver a letter to Ling Yu, Li Jing's Eldest Brother, Li Yuan, unexpectedly entered. To avoid suspicion, Li Jing quickly pulled Si Yin into an embrace, making it appear as though they were being intimate. Li Yuan furiously accused Li Jing of daring to touch Qing Cang's captive.

Li Jing retorted that he dared to do anything and that Si Yin was merely bait, a "measly immortal" used to lure Mo Yuan, unlike Ling Yu who was crucial. He also said Si Yin was Mo Yuan's female disciple disguised as a man. Li Yuan, angered by Li Jing's carefree attitude and disrespect, warned him about the impending war with the Heavenly Tribe before storming off.

Once alone, Li Jing claimed he had seen through her male disguise and asked Si Yin if she was a woman. Si Yin, taken aback and believing her secret was genuinely discovered, confessed her true gender, realizing Li Jing had tricked her into confessing.

Li Jing then confided in Si Yin, revealing that Qing Cang had sent out ceremony invitations to humiliate Kunlun Void and suggested that if Mo Yuan didn't rescue them, both Si Yin and Ling Yu might face a grim end as a warning to the Heavenly Tribe. He then proposed a plan to help Si Yin escape the palace on the third day of the next month.

Si Yin questioned his motives, to which Li Jing responded that they had formed a strong connection, and he considered her a friend, regardless of her feelings. Touched by his sincerity, Si Yin agreed to their friendship, acknowledging their shared fate. Li Jing then offered her paper to write a letter to Ling Yu, promising to deliver it. He also expressed concern for his younger sister, Yan Zhi, who he revealed had developed feelings for Si Yin.

He asked Si Yin to take Yan Zhi with her and care for her for the rest of her life. Si Yin, caught off guard, confessed that she too was a woman, making it impossible. Li Jing, understanding the awkwardness and the impracticality of the situation, relented, telling Si Yin to continue writing her letter to Ling Yu. After discovering Si Yin's true gender, Li Jing found himself deeply troubled, unable to understand his own feelings.

He went to the lotus pond to drink, but when a young demoness approached him, he found himself unexpectedly repulsed, his mind filled only with thoughts of Si Yin. He left abruptly and soon encountered his sister, Yan Zhi, who inquired about the escape plan for Si Yin. Li Jing somberly explained that with Qing Cang sending out ceremony invitations to humiliate Kunlun Void, war with the Heavenly Tribe seemed unavoidable.

If they released Si Yin now, seeing her again would be incredibly difficult. Yan Zhi, though disheartened, conceded that a relationship between a Winged Tribe princess and someone from the Heavenly Tribe was impossible. Li Jing echoed her sentiment, feeling a sense of helplessness for both their unrequited affections. Later that night, as Si Yin was sleeping, a heavily intoxicated Li Jing burst into her room. He confessed his secret, declaring his love for her.

Before Si Yin could react, he drunkenly tried to remove her clothes. Startled, Si Yin forcefully pushed him away, causing him to fall onto the bed and pass out. Despite her anger at his audacious behavior, Si Yin also felt a surprising flutter in her heart. The following morning, Li Jing woke up confused in Si Yin's room.

He asked why he was there, and Si Yin, with some embarrassment, explained that he had drunkenly burst in the previous night, confessed his feelings for her, and even tried to undress her. Li Jing, horrified, tried to backtrack, claiming it wasn't intentional and that he only saw her as a friend, emphasizing that Winged Tribesmen and Heavenly Tribesmen couldn't be together. Si Yin sarcastically agreed, which only further flustered Li Jing.

Confronted with the accusation of attempting to undress her, he fled in embarrassment. Donghua received a report that Qing Cang had sent out invitations for a godfather celebration ceremony, clearly intending to humiliate Kunlun Void. Donghua gravely concluded that Qing Cang was determined to wage war against the Heavenly Tribe. He then dispatched a subordinate to secretly investigate the Grand Purple Palace, with a particular focus on gathering information about Qing Cang's children.

At Kunlun Void, the disciples were furious upon receiving Qing Cang's provocative invitation. They declared Qing Cang a bully and clamored to charge into the Winged Realm to rescue Ling Yu and Si Yin. The Second Senior Brother attempted to calm their impulsiveness, but their anger was palpable. Just then, Mo Yuan emerged from his retreat. He calmly stated that he was already aware of the situation and announced his intention to go to the Winged Realm alone.

He reasoned that since the Winged Tribe had not yet formally declared war, mobilizing too many people was unnecessary. He instructed the Second Senior Brother to recall Die Feng, the Eldest Senior Brother, and to immediately seal off the mountain upon his return with Si Yin and Ling Yu, forbidding all entry and exit from Kunlun Void. Si Yin, distraught over Ling Yu's predicament and her own captivity, was lamenting by the lotus pond when Yan Zhi approached her.

Si Yin explained that Li Jing had been drunk and slept in her room the previous night before leaving. Yan Zhi, still believing Si Yin to be a man, informed her that she and Li Jing were planning to help Si Yin and Ling Yu escape in the coming days. Si Yin thanked her, sensing Yan Zhi's unspoken affection, and internally regretted being unable to reciprocate, knowing she was also a woman.

At that moment, Mo Yuan descended from the sky. Si Yin, overjoyed, rushed to him, crying that she knew he would come to save them. Mo Yuan gently comforted her, promising vengeance for the indignities suffered, and declared they would immediately go to rescue Ling Yu. Unseen, Li Jing observed this reunion from behind a rock, then quietly followed them. Mo Yuan and Si Yin quickly located a frail and weakened Ling Yu.

Ling Yu, overcome with guilt, apologized for burdening Mo Yuan, but his teacher reassured him. As they prepared to leave, Qing Cang appeared with a large contingent of soldiers, accusing Mo Yuan of trespassing and violating their tribal alliance. Mo Yuan fiercely countered, calling Qing Cang a coward for resorting to kidnapping his disciples and daring him to fight. Qing Cang readily accepted the challenge, and a fierce battle ensued.

In a critical moment, Li Jing, who had been secretly following, bravely intervened, creating a diversion that allowed Mo Yuan, Si Yin, and Ling Yu to escape by flying back to Kunlun Void. Furious at Li Jing's betrayal, Qing Cang denounced him as an unfilial son and had him imprisoned, decreeing that he was not to be released without his explicit permission. Li Yuan watched Li Jing's capture with satisfaction.

Upon returning to Kunlun Void, Mo Yuan ensured Ling Yu received proper care and then took Si Yin to a desolate mountain. Using his magic, he sealed her within a cave. As ominous thunder rumbled, Si Yin recognized the impending heavenly tribulation meant for her. Trapped, she cried out, insisting that she should face the heavenly lightning herself. However, Mo Yuan selflessly endured the tribulation in her stead, suffering the bolts of lightning that were meant for his disciple.

Witnessing her teacher's sacrifice, Si Yin was overwhelmed with grief. After the tribulation passed, elevating Si Yin to a High God, she collapsed, and Mo Yuan, despite his own profound pain, tenderly carried her away. Si Yin soon awoke and immediately asked for Mo Yuan. Her Eldest Senior Brother, Die Feng, informed her that Mo Yuan had gone into seclusion.

He revealed that Mo Yuan had endured three heavenly lightnings on her behalf the previous day, and urged her to cultivate diligently from now on to prevent her teacher from having to suffer for her future tribulations. He also explained that Mo Yuan had anticipated the tribulation and had closed off the mountain, concerned about potential retaliation from the Winged Realm. Distraught, Si Yin rushed to Mo Yuan's retreat, not even pausing to put on her outer garments.

Unable to enter, she knelt outside, weeping profusely. She blamed herself for her idleness, for not foreseeing her own tribulation, and for causing her teacher such immense suffering. She tearfully promised to cook herself into soup for him to restore his health once he emerged.

Inside the retreat, a golden lotus, which had transformed into a human form resembling Mo Yuan, complained to itself about the "stupid fox" making so much noise, fearing it would distract Mo Yuan and lead to him becoming possessed. Yan Zhi learned that Li Jing was imprisoned because of Si Yin and Ling Yu. She then secretly went to his cell and released him.

She suggested he hide in the Mortal Realm until Qing Cang calmed down, assuring him that she would not reveal her role in his escape. As Li Jing prepared to leave, he asked Yan Zhi to greet Si Yin for him if she saw him again. Once free, Li Jing, now fully aware of his feelings, immediately decided to go to Kunlun Void to find Si Yin.

Despite his fire qilin subordinate's warnings about the Heavenly Tribe's sacred mountain conflicting with his Winged Tribe physique, Li Jing declared he had never been so serious about anyone before and was determined to see Si Yin. He left his fire qilin at the foot of the mountain and ascended alone. After recovering from her tribulation, Si Yin dedicated herself to diligently studying the Dao.

She questioned her Eldest Senior Brother, Die Feng, about the Donghuang Bell, citing ancient texts that described its destructive power. Die Feng gently chided her, remarking that if she had been this diligent earlier, Mo Yuan wouldn't have had to endure her tribulation. Si Yin felt a fresh pang of guilt. Shortly after, a disciple announced a visitor for Si Yin. Her Fourth Older Brother, Bai Zhen, entered.

Overjoyed, Si Yin rushed to embrace him, affectionately calling him "Fourth Older Brother" and almost forgetting her male disguise in her excitement before quickly regaining composure. Bai Zhen, explaining his familiarity with Kunlun Void, remarked that the place had transformed "our little Si Yin into a little suave immortal." Bai Zhen inquired why Si Yin had ventured into the Winged Realm instead of remaining safely in Kunlun Void.

Si Yin explained she wanted to visit her newborn niece, Bai Fengjiu, whose mother, her "Second Sister-in-Law," had just given birth. Bai Zhen playfully chided her, saying she had stirred up chaos across the realms with her seemingly harmless trip. He then turned serious, informing her that Mo Yuan's battle with Qing Cang had greatly alarmed the Heavenly Monarch, who was now consulting Zhe Yan on how to suppress the Winged Realm.

He warned Si Yin that as Mo Yuan's youngest disciple, she would likely be called to battle if war broke out. Si Yin firmly stated that she would not shy away from her duty if her teacher led an army. Bai Zhen then affectionately reminded her that despite her responsibilities as a Kunlun Void disciple, she had four older brothers who would always support her, urging her not to bear any burdens alone.

The Heavenly Monarch convened Donghua and Zhe Yan to discuss Qing Cang's rebellion. Zhe Yan explained that his powerful weapon, the Zither of Fuxi, had been sealed under the Kunlun Mountains since the passing of Father God, rendering him unable to directly participate in the battle.

After Zhe Yan departed, the Heavenly Monarch expressed his concern that most of the ancient High Gods had either passed away or retreated from the world, leaving few to assist with Qing Cang's impending revolt. Donghua then proposed a long-term strategy: while Mo Yuan could resolve the immediate crisis, ensuring lasting peace required installing a Winged Monarch sympathetic to the Heavenly Tribe.

A subordinate, who had been investigating the Grand Purple Palace, reported that Li Yuan harbored deep animosity towards the Heavenly Tribe and frequently oppressed his younger brother, Li Jing. In contrast, Li Jing was rumored to be useless, spending his days indulging in pleasures, and showed no significant hostility towards the Heavenly Tribe.

Based on this, the Heavenly Monarch and his advisors concluded that Li Jing, being more easily controlled, would be the most suitable candidate to replace Qing Cang as the next Winged Monarch. Li Jing arrived at Kunlun Mountain, eager to find Si Yin. His loyal fire qilin expressed concern, warning that the powerful dragon energy of Kunlun Void could harm his Winged Tribe spirit.

However, Li Jing, resolute in his new-found conviction, declared he had never been so serious about anyone and insisted on seeing Si Yin, leaving his fire qilin at the mountain's base. As he ascended, he was ambushed by a flurry of swords, but fortunately, Zi Lan, a Kunlun Void disciple, happened upon the scene and came to his aid. Li Jing told Zi Lan he was looking for "Ah Yin." Zi Lan, not recognizing the newcomer, questioned his identity.

Li Jing, concealing his status as a Winged Prince, claimed Si Yin referred to him as her "elder brother." Believing no one would dare to lie within Kunlun Void, Zi Lan led him to Si Yin. Upon seeing Si Yin, Li Jing excitedly rushed to her, gripping her hands. Si Yin, surprised but grateful, thanked him for her escape from Grand Purple Palace and expressed concern for his injured face and any trouble he might have faced from his father.

Li Jing dismissed his injuries and passionately declared that he had come to Kunlun Void to be with her, willing to relinquish his identity and status for a lifetime by her side. Si Yin, taken aback by his sudden confession, hesitated, reminding him of her identity as a Kunlun Void disciple and his apparent fondness for the many women who served him.

Li Jing earnestly explained that his time imprisoned in Qing Cang's dungeon had made him realize that his heart now belonged solely to her, and he would pay any price to be united with Si Yin.

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