Ever Night Episode 41 Recap, Plot

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Following the final confrontation between Yan Se and Wei Guangming, they achieve a profound epiphany. Yan Se activates an unprecedented great talisman, allowing Wei Guangming to see the world with absolute clarity. Recognizing Sangsang as his destiny, Wei Guangming passes his entire life's cultivation to her. He and Yan Se then ascend together, leaving the mortal world behind as snow begins to fall.

A devastated Sangsang rushes to their last known spot, and Jun Mo and Chen Pippi arrive to console her. Heartbroken, Sangsang wishes to gather the remains of her two masters. As they have turned to ash, Jun Mo uses his power to collect them from the wind. Following their distinct personalities, Sangsang carefully places Wei Guangming’s ashes in a new, clean urn and Yan Se's in an old one.

She intends to bring both back to the House of Calligraphy for Ning Que, so he can finally see the master he never met. Far away, Li Qingshan mourns the loss of his friend and the world's loss of a great Divine Talisman Master, while also acknowledging that Wei Guangming had finally found his successor, ensuring that "Light will never die." Meanwhile, Mo Shanshan guides Ning Que, who is carrying the injured Ye Hongyu, through the valley of Tianqi Mountain.

Unable to find the exit of the Demonic Cult's domain, they are suddenly confronted by Tang Xiaotang, the Saint Virgin of the Demonic Cult. Seeing Ye Hongyu's severely weakened state, Tang Xiaotang mocks her as a "good-for-nothing" and prepares to strike. Ning Que intervenes, identifying himself as Mr. Thirteen of the Academy. Ye Hongyu quickly warns him that Tang Xiaotang's powerful brother, Tang, the Universe Traveler of the Demonic Cult, is likely nearby.

Realizing the danger, Ning Que feigns disinterest in fighting someone so young, citing the Academy's principles against bullying, and suggests they go their separate ways. Tang Xiaotang scoffs, retorting that they cannot escape the sacred land without her help. Changing tactics, Ning Que pleads with her, offering a "heavy reward" for her guidance. Tang Xiaotang agrees on one condition: Ning Que must help her get into the Academy.

Though hesitant, Ning Que agrees, but a distrustful Mo Shanshan insists on a written contract, producing a brush and paper to seal the deal. Tang Xiaotang leads the group along the only safe path out, explaining it is surrounded by hidden formations. Along the way, Ning Que notices the snow wolf she carries.

Learning its name is Tang Pipi and that it has an insatiable appetite, he jokingly claims his Twelfth Brother, Chen Pippi—whom he describes as a young genius and a skilled cook—must be the wolf’s long-lost brother. Intrigued, Tang Xiaotang declares her intention to meet and defeat Chen Pippi. Ning Que then tries to foster peace, which Ye Hongyu dismisses by stating that "only slaughter can prove the truth of Tao."

Acknowledging he cannot win an argument with her, Ning Que instead tries to form an alliance with Tang Xiaotang by highlighting his shared enmity with the West Shrine and promising to side with her in a fight against Ye Hongyu, earning a disgusted rebuke from Ye Hongyu, who calls him a "scourge of the Academy." Undeterred, Ning Que invites all three women to the capital to try his servant Sangsang's famously delicious fried egg noodles.

As the group approaches the exit, Xia Hou, who had been lying in ambush to seize the Almighty Book, launches a surprise attack. He strikes at Ning Que, who blocks the first blow with his big black umbrella, but subsequent attacks injure both Mo Shanshan and Ye Hongyu. Xia Hou engages Ning Que in a fierce battle, quickly overpowering him.

Just as Ning Que is about to be defeated, his Eldest Brother, Li Manman, arrives, having been sent by the Sage to meet him. Li Manman's intervention forces Xia Hou to retreat. When Ning Que tries to pursue Xia Hou for revenge, Li Manman stops him, explaining that Xia Hou is too powerful for him to defeat at his current level.

After the confrontation, Xia Hou examines the small casket he snatched from Ning Que, believing it to be the Almighty Book. Discovering it contains the ashes of Master Lian Sheng, he places it on a broken tree, bows in reverence to his former master, and departs. The remaining group successfully exits Tianqi Mountain. Ye Hongyu bids them farewell, promising to spare Ning Que’s life in their next encounter as thanks for saving her.

Tang Xiaotang reminds Ning Que of his promise before she also leaves. Mo Shanshan prepares to depart alone, but Ning Que, exaggerating his injuries and vulnerability, desperately convinces her to stay. Li Manman supports his plea, and Mo Shanshan reluctantly agrees to travel with them. Li Manman, Ning Que, and Mo Shanshan arrive at the territory of the Golden Horde.

As they near the border of the Tang Empire, Mo Shanshan says she must leave to reunite with her Mochi Garden sisters. Seeing Ning Que's dejection, Li Manman invites Mo Shanshan to journey south with them to experience the customs of Tang and visit the Academy. He suggests she write a letter for her sisters to meet them in the capital, an offer she accepts with a smile. Just then, Lu Chenjia rides by alone.

Li Manman explains she is searching for Prince Long Qing. She stops to ask Ning Que for information, but he only knows of their distant encounter at the mountain. Mo Shanshan generously offers Lu Chenjia some rations and water before she rides off, leaving Ning Que looking troubled. Later, Ning Que asks Li Manman where the lost "Ming" scroll of the Almighty Book could be.

To his astonishment, Li Manman produces the very book, reminding Ning Que that he had once offered to trade it for his umbrella, an offer Ning Que had refused. As Ning Que receives the book, a blinding light radiates from it. Far away, a snow-covered Long Qing senses its reappearance and cries out in despair. Ning Que is stunned that Li Manman carried the book so casually, a testament to his inner peace.

When Ning Que opens the scroll, he finds only blank pages. Li Manman explains that Ning Que’s cultivation is not yet high enough to read its contents. He reveals that the founder of the Demonic Cult, knowing the scroll would cause strife, had entrusted it to the Sage for safekeeping. When Ning Que asks where the Sage is, Li Manman says they parted at the Hot Sea and that the Sage is likely off drinking somewhere.

At a wine shop in Gushan County, the Drinker complains about being served weak, watered-down wine. The Sage suddenly appears, offering a jar of authentic Jiujiang Double-distilled liquor. He promises unlimited drinks if the Drinker agrees to go with him. The Drinker, understanding the Sage's true purpose, initially refuses, stating that neither he nor the Butcher will agree to the Sage's request. However, the lure of the genuine liquor is too strong, and he takes a large drink.

The Sage then proposes a bet: if the Drinker loses, he must accompany him. As the Drinker considers the terms, the Butcher appears, chiding the Drinker for his constant drinking instead of helping to slaughter pigs.

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