Ever Night Episode 60 (Ending) Recap, Plot

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The Sage recounted to Li Manman the events of fifteen years past, revealing he had been present when the murder occurred at the Lin General's Mansion. He witnessed Ning Que's desperate struggle, his awakening, his flight, and how he carried a young Sang Sang, shielding them both with a large black umbrella. The Sage also saw Ning Que kill bandits at Shubi Lake before making his way to the capital and eventually the Academy's back hill.

He explained that Ning Que reminded him of his Youngest Uncle, Ke Haoran, because both harbored a fierce desire for freedom—the courage to choose life, death, or even to make no choice at all. Li Manman expressed concern that Ning Que might be defeated by Xia Hou and sought the Sage's guidance. The Sage, however, asserted that their only role was to ensure a fair fight for Ning Que.

He then revealed that Qi Nian from Sect Tianqing and Ye Qing from the Zhi Shou Temple were already on the move, prompting Li Manman to depart to intercept them. That night, Ye Qing of the Zhi Shou Temple arrived at Ning Que's residence, intending to kill him. Ye Hongyu immediately confronted her brother, stating her desire for Ning Que to have a fair fight with Xia Hou, whom she considered less noble than Ye Qing believed.

When Ye Qing refused, deeming Ning Que the more culpable one, Ye Hongyu declared her support for Ning Que, much to her brother's disappointment. Just as Ye Qing prepared to act, Li Manman intervened, inviting him to watch the battle from Yanming Mountain the next day and advising Ning Que to rest. Ye Qing relented, and imperial guards arrived to enforce the Emperor of Tang's order restricting access to the area.

The next morning, Ye Qing challenged Li Manman to a duel, its only term being victory or defeat, regardless of life or death. Li Manman acknowledged Ye Qing's impressive spiritual progress and his affinity for nature, which stemmed from discovering the words "the benevolent loves rivers" during his first visit to the Academy's back hill.

Ye Qing admitted his ambition had always been to challenge the Academy's Eldest Brother, but meeting Li Manman years prior had dispelled his arrogance and left him feeling lonely. Agreeing to the duel, they ascended to a tower top. Ye Qing launched his most formidable attack, but Li Manman effortlessly deflected it, causing Ye Qing's own power to rebound and briefly immobilize him. Recognizing his defeat, Ye Qing conceded, and Li Manman released him.

Having meticulously prepared, Xia Hou strode towards Yanming Lake for the appointed duel. Ning Que arrived shortly after to find the lake frozen solid from the night's snowfall. Ye Qing, Ye Hongyu, and Li Manman were present as observers. Jun Mo, accompanied by Chen Pippi, also arrived, expressing concern about potential interference should Ning Que be exhausted after the battle.

Grand Secretary Xu Shi, however, openly doubted Ning Que's chances, citing the vast power disparity with Xia Hou, who had reached the peak of the Martial Way. Jun Mo countered that his Youngest Brother was not foolish, but driven by a dream. From the Imperial Palace, Empress Xia Tian and the Emperor of Tang monitored the confrontation. As the battle commenced, Xia Hou declared Ning Que's impending death.

Ning Que initiated his assault with the Thirteen Arrows, but Xia Hou dismissed them, confident in his impenetrable Bright Armor. When an observer noted the irony that both the arrows and armor originated from the Academy, Jun Mo simply stated they should fight. Ning Que then ingeniously used his arrows to draw potent talismans, trapping Xia Hou in a formation laid by Mu You, the Academy's Seventh Sister. Xia Hou, however, skillfully broke free with his spear.

He revealed his knowledge of Ning Que's preparations, including his use of the lake, acknowledging Ning Que's fifteen-year quest for vengeance. Xia Hou challenged Ning Que to reveal his ultimate technique, claiming all his methods had been exhausted. Ning Que countered that he still had his blade.

Another observer remarked on the disparity of their arms: Xia Hou's spear was a natal object crafted for him by the Abbey Dean of the Zhi Shou Temple, while Ning Que's arrows were merely tools. Ning Que and Xia Hou engaged in a furious blade fight. Despite Ning Que's agile movements, he was eventually wounded. Jun Mo worried that Ning Que had exhausted his abilities, but Li Manman's quiet confidence suggested otherwise.

With a roar, Ning Que unleashed the formidable Sword Intent of Dahe, severely injuring Xia Hou. From the palace, Empress Xia Tian questioned the fairness of using borrowed power, but the Emperor dismissed her concern, stating that for the dead, there is no fairness. Enraged, Xia Hou declared himself immortal and attacked again, knocking Ning Que into the frozen lake. As Ning Que sank, Chen Pippi was restrained from intervening by Jun Mo.

Sang Sang then arrived to confront Xia Hou but was swiftly struck down. Witnessing this and reliving the memory of his family's slaughter, Ning Que, consumed by hatred, burst from the lake. He fought Xia Hou again but was overpowered and wounded. As he lay on the ground, Xia Hou taunted him for lacking a natal object. Struggling to his feet, Ning Que declared that his blade existed to protect Sang Sang, revealing her as his true natal object.

A surge of Hao Tian's Brilliance erupted from him, and with this immense power, he struck Xia Hou down. However, Xia Hou revived himself by consuming the remaining half of a Tongtian Pill given to him by the Hierarch of the West Shrine. While it restored his power, it simultaneously backfired, causing him immense internal pain. In his final moments, Xia Hou realized the Hierarch's true intention was for them to perish together.

With his dying breaths, Xia Hou warned Ning Que to protect Empress Xia Tian and to recognize the West Shrine as his true adversary. He then transferred his remaining life force to Ning Que before dissolving into ash. Empress Xia Tian was heartbroken by her brother's death, recalling a memory of bringing him a rare plant from a snowy cliff. He Mingchi delivered the news to Princess Li Yu and Li Hunyuan.

Overjoyed, Li Yu celebrated, asserting that her brother's path to the throne was now clearer. Elsewhere, Ning Que clutched Sang Sang, who, after a moment of contentment, quietly passed away in his embrace. Overwhelmed with grief, Ning Que cried out in agony. The scene concluded with Long Qing, having received news of the battle's outcome, declaring his return to seek revenge on Ning Que.

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