Ever Night Episode 53 Recap
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Cheng Lixue approached Xia Hou in Tuoyang City, finding the great North General in a somber state. Acting on behalf of the West Shrine Hierarch, Cheng Lixue urged Xia Hou to return, promising him power, status, and the strength to reach the peak of martial arts, which would ensure no one could challenge him or harm his sister. Xia Hou initially dismissed these offers, asserting his self-sufficiency.
However, Cheng Lixue then presented a Tongtian Pill, a coveted item that could instantly elevate one's power. The catch was that to use it, Xia Hou would first need to end his own life with a divine weapon; the pill would then revive him with unmatched strength. After careful consideration, Xia Hou accepted Cheng Lixue's proposal. Chaoxiao Shu prepared to depart from the fishing village.
Before leaving, he offered money to the widow who had saved him, calling it money for his wife to buy groceries. The widow accepted, and they quietly left the village together. Long Qing journeyed to the Unknowable Place of the West Shrine. Lost and unsure of the precise location of Zhishou Temple, he presented a token given by the Hierarch. To his surprise, an elder, Uncle Yicheng, appeared to guide him.
Yicheng repeatedly cautioned him that with his current cultivation, attempting to read the Books of Heaven was a rigorous and potentially fatal challenge. Long Qing, however, declared himself "already a walking corpse" and remained resolute, willing to endure any suffering for the chance to continue his cultivation. A winding stone path then mysteriously appeared, and Yicheng led him forward.
Following Uncle Yicheng, Long Qing soon arrived at Zhishou Temple, reaching the chamber where the seven scrolls of the Book of Heaven were kept. Yicheng warned him to immediately put down any scroll if he felt discomfort, as his life would be in danger. Long Qing initially reached for the "Luo" Scroll, but Yicheng clarified that he could only open the "Ri" Scroll, which records the progress of practitioners.
Opening it, Long Qing saw the names of Ye Hongyu and Ning Que. He fiercely vowed to surpass everyone listed, using them as stepping stones, and declared his intention to kill Ning Que, stating, "From today, I will live again. From today, you will die." Ning Que and Sang Sang brought numerous gifts to the Zeng Residence.
Zeng Jing's wife happily took Sang Sang inside for a private chat, while Zeng Jing expressed his dissatisfaction with Ning Que for obstructing Sang Sang's path to becoming the Priestess of Light. Zeng Jing revealed he planned to resign from his official post to accompany Sang Sang to West Shrine if she went. Determined to keep her by his side, Ning Que proposed marriage, promising to make her his only wife and never take concubines.
Overjoyed, Zeng Jing immediately decided to arrange the wedding for the day after tomorrow, but Sang Sang objected, stating they had another important matter to attend to first. Later, Xia Hou received a letter from military headquarters: the Emperor of Tang had granted his request for retirement. Xia Hou was taken aback, realizing even the Emperor would no longer protect him. Soon after, Tang, a member of the Demonic Sect, appeared in his tent holding the sect suzerain's sacred blade.
Branding Xia Hou a traitor, Tang declared his intention to kill him for his betrayal and for murdering their junior, Xia Tian. Tang claimed Xia Hou's Bright Armor would protect him, but to Tang's astonishment, Xia Hou allowed himself to be impaled. On the brink of death, he consumed the Tongtian Pill. With a massive surge of power, Xia Hou instantly broke through to the peak of martial arts and severely wounded Tang.
He then urged Tang to take his people and leave the wilderness, emphasizing that survival was more important than hatred. Meanwhile, Ye Hongyu discovered a letter from Sword-Saint Liu Bai inside a scripture, which contained the powerful Dahe Sword, embodying Liu Bai's lifelong cultivation. General Xu Chongshan learned that Ning Que had achieved dual cultivation and was engaged to Sang Sang. Unsure if Ning Que was an ally, Xu Chongshan ordered his subordinate, Wang Jinglue, to investigate him personally.
In the Princess's Residence, Princess Li Yu worried that Xia Hou's breakthrough, despite his retirement, made him more formidable and strengthened the Empress's position. She sought Ning Que's support to secure the throne for her brother, Li Hunyuan, who grew frustrated by the need to rely on Ning Que. Li Yu advised patience. Elsewhere, Prince Chongming of Yan discussed a letter from Li Yu with his father, the King. Li Yu sought their support and inquired about Long Qing's whereabouts.
Chongming remarked that Long Qing's death would clear his path to the throne, earning a stern rebuke from the King, who revealed that he and Long Qing were secretly allies. The Emperor of Tang summoned Ning Que to a hidden chamber filled with talismans created by his late master, Yan Se. The Emperor explained the runes would harm any intruder, but not them. He then activated a device, and a colossal divine talisman, the God-Stunning Formation, enveloped the entire capital.
Awed, Ning Que learned it was created by Yan Se and the Headmaster. The Emperor presented Ning Que with the Formation Core, explaining that both Yan Se and the Vermilion Bird had chosen him as the formation's new guardian. Overwhelmed, Ning Que questioned the choice, but the Emperor affirmed it was absolute. He explained the formation was Tang's ultimate protection, and Ning Que, as the disciple of both masters, must now bear the responsibility of protecting the nation.
Dismissing rumors of Ning Que being the Son of Pluto, the Emperor reaffirmed his trust and noted that with Xia Hou now at the peak of martial arts, the formation's role was more critical than ever. Kneeling, Ning Que accepted the heavy burden.
