Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre Episode 46 Recap
> Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre Recap
Kongzhi claimed that Grandmaster Kongwen was unwell and could not appear, so he would preside over the martial arts conference. Zhang Wuji determined that there must be a hidden secret. The Beggar's Gang elder forced Kongzhi to hand over Chen Youliang and Yuanzhen, wanting to avenge their leader Shi Wenlong. He Taichong chimed in from the side, suggesting they deal with Xie Xun first.
Just as Zhang Wuji was about to stand up to explain the truth, Zhao Min quickly pressed him down. Other sects unanimously responded, demanding Xie Xun confess all his crimes, forcing him to hand over the Dragon Slaying Saber, and then subjecting him to death by a thousand cuts.
Zhang Wuji wanted to step forward to clarify the facts, but Fan Yao hastily stopped him, worried that if everyone discovered the Dragon Slaying Saber was not in Xie Xun's hands, it would bring him a fatal disaster. Zhang Wuji had no choice but to give up. Kongzhi repeatedly stated that when Xie Xun was captured, the Dragon Slaying Saber was not seen, and he even inquired with various sects about its whereabouts.
Someone immediately raised an objection, but was unexpectedly killed on the spot by a hidden weapon. This enraged the major sects, and they protested together, forcing Kongzhi to hand over Xie Xun and the Dragon Slaying Saber. Zhou Zhiruo led the Emei disciples, arriving late. Song Qingshu followed closely behind her. Zhou Zhiruo proposed a martial arts contest to decide the victor. Kongzhi immediately announced that the winner must break the Vajra Subduing Devil Array to take Xie Xun away.
Zhou Zhiruo sent Song Qingshu to issue a challenge. He Taishang of the Kunlun Sect came to meet the challenge. Song Qingshu used the Nine Yin White Bone Claw to injure him. An elder of the Kongtong Sect was unconvinced, but was defeated by Song Qingshu within a few moves. A Beggar's Gang elder came forward to fight and was also beaten by Song Qingshu until he vomited blood. Song Yuanqiao drew his sword and stepped onto the stage.
Zhou Zhiruo immediately jumped out to confront him, and her moves were all deadly. Song Yuanqiao gradually ran out of strength. Song Qingshu, disregarding his own safety, blocked in front of his father and was severely wounded and rendered unconscious by Zhou Zhiruo. Song Qingshu groggily woke up, constantly regretting not having helped Zhou Zhiruo. Song Yuanqiao worried about Song Qingshu's injuries and kept pacing outside the door.
Zhang Wuji came to treat Song Qingshu's wounds but was stopped outside by Ding Minjun. Zhou Zhiruo saw that Song Qingshu was on the verge of death and had to let him in. Zhang Wuji found Song Qingshu hanging by a thread, so he used the Nine Yang Divine Skill to treat him. However, there was a sinister and evil energy in Song Qingshu's body resisting it.
Zhang Wuji suspected that Zhou Zhiruo had already obtained the Dragon Slaying Saber and comprehended its secrets, which was why both of their martial arts had advanced greatly. After settling Song Qingshu to sleep, Zhang Wuji pressed Zhou Zhiruo, asking if she was the real culprit behind the Bloody Incident on Spirit Snake Island and if she had stolen the Dragon Slaying Saber and the Heaven Reliant Sword.
Zhou Zhiruo confessed without hesitation, repeatedly claiming that it was the dying wish of Miejue Shitai for her to kill Zhang Wuji, then retrieve the martial arts manual from the saber and sword, and make the Emei Sect the supreme power in the martial arts world. Zhang Wuji was completely disheartened, never expecting Zhou Zhiruo to become so deranged. The next day, the martial arts conference continued.
Zhang Wuji reported Song Qingshu's injuries to Song Yuanqiao and noticed that the Emei Sect was absent. Kongzhi announced the start of the contest. Zhang Wuji publicly exposed their plot to use the Dragon Slaying Saber and Xie Xun as bait, inciting the major martial arts sects to fight amongst themselves, and then reap the benefits. Zhang Wuji explained that if the Dragon Slaying Saber could make one invincible, Xie Xun would not have been imprisoned.
The short old man also saw through Shaolin's conspiracy. The Huashan Sect decided to give up the Dragon Slaying Saber, and the Kongtong Sect also stood up to support the Ming Cult. Following this, the Kunlun Sect also gave up the contest, and the Wudang Sect and the Beggar's Gang also strongly supported Zhang Wuji. Just then, Zhou Zhiruo arrived with the Emei disciples and openly challenged Zhang Wuji.
Without waiting for Zhang Wuji to reply, Zhou Zhiruo swung her whip and attacked. Zhang Wuji dodged left and right. Zhou Zhiruo flew up and down, her whip circling around Zhang Wuji like a sharp sword. Everyone present could not comprehend Zhou Zhiruo's martial arts. Zhou Dian mocked Zhou Zhiruo, trying to attract her attention, but unexpectedly, he was instead struck down by Zhou Zhiruo's whip. Zhang Wuji earnestly pleaded with Zhou Zhiruo to stop.
Zhou Zhiruo used the Nine Yin White Bone Claw to injure Zhang Wuji and intended to kill him, but ultimately could not bring herself to do it. Zhang Wuji had no choice but to concede. Kongzhi announced Zhou Zhiruo's victory and promised to take her to challenge the array and take over Xie Xun the next day.
Zhao Min saw that Zhou Zhiruo had held back at the crucial moment and concluded that she would not easily harm Xie Xun, advising Zhang Wuji to rest and recover. Zhang Wuji came overnight to re-examine Song Qingshu, immediately prescribing a remedy to clear the residual poison from his body. Before leaving, Zhang Wuji implored Zhou Zhiruo to spare Xie Xun and not fall into Yuanzhen's trap.
However, Zhou Zhiruo only wanted to kill Xie Xun in front of the major sects to become the supreme martial arts leader. Zhang Wuji promised to help Zhou Zhiruo break the Vajra Subduing Devil Array, only asking her to spare Xie Xun. Zhou Zhiruo did not appreciate his gesture. Zhang Wuji then knelt down to plead, which made Zhou Zhiruo feel very uncomfortable, but she still forcibly drove Zhang Wuji away.
Zhao Min guessed that Zhang Wuji had gone to plead with Zhou Zhiruo and also concluded that Zhou Zhiruo would not be able to break the Vajra Subduing Devil Array. Zhao Min advised Zhang Wuji to wait and see. That night, Zhou Zhiruo tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Zhang Wuji's words to her lingered in her mind. Miejue Shitai's dying instructions still echoed in her ears.
Zhou Zhiruo was momentarily at a loss, not knowing what to do, and she cried sorrowfully without stopping. Early the next morning, Kongzhi led Zhou Zhiruo to challenge the Vajra Subduing Devil Array of the Three Divine Monks. All the major sects went to watch the battle. Zhang Wuji suddenly discovered that Zhao Min, Zhou Dian, and Fan Yao were nowhere to be found.
It turned out that Zhao Min, Fan Yao, and Zhou Dian had knocked out the Shaolin disciples and broken into the abbot's residence. They discovered that the abbot was imprisoned in a secret room. Fan Yao implored the abbot to come forward and stop the fight of the Three Divine Monks and thwart Yuanzhen's conspiracy. Zhou Zhiruo actively invited Zhang Wuji to help break the array. Zhang Wuji readily agreed. Zhou Zhiruo leaped out to confront the Three Divine Monks.
