Legend of Fu Yao Episode 3 Recap, Plot

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Fu Yao, in an act of self-sacrifice, lured the Ci Tie away to save Changsun Wuji. Just as the beast was about to attack her, Changsun Wuji reappeared, bravely confronting it. He struck the Ci Tie's vital point, rendering the ancient mythical beast unconscious. Recognizing the Ci Tie's nature as an ancient beast, Changsun Wuji deduced that its keepers would soon arrive and urged Fu Yao to leave quickly.

He stated that he would not kill her but expected her to keep their encounter a secret. Before departing, Fu Yao offered a parting thought, telling Changsun Wuji that wearing a mask for too long could make one forget their true self. As she walked away, Changsun Wuji watched with a subtle smile. Meanwhile, back at Mount Xuanyuan, disciples discovered that the Ci Tie had broken free from its cage.

Grandmaster Yan Lie immediately dispatched search parties to retrieve the beast, determined to prevent it from escaping the mountain. While reflecting on her past with Yan Jingchen, Fu Yao was unexpectedly met by him. He attempted to explain his impending marriage to Pei Yuan, stating it was a necessary alliance for his future, as he had to rely on the power of Pei Yuan's uncle, Duke Qi Zhen.

He assured Fu Yao that his affections for her remained unchanged and offered to take her to Kunjing, where he would establish himself and then take her as a concubine. This, he claimed, would free her from her lowly servant status. Fu Yao was stunned and firmly rejected his proposition, asserting that true affection required unwavering commitment and could not be shared. Yan Jingchen grew frustrated, calling her unreasonable.

He explained that marriage was a matter of ambition, not personal feelings, and that given the choice between his future and their relationship, he had no alternative but to marry Pei Yuan, as his father would never permit him to marry a servant. Heartbroken, Fu Yao accepted his decision, severed their ties, and wished him well before leaving.

Unbeknownst to them, Pei Yuan, still reveling in her engagement, was informed by her maid, A'Lie, of Yan Jingchen and Fu Yao's secret meeting. They rushed to the location and overheard the entire conversation. Enraged by what she heard, and with her cruel nature surfacing, Pei Yuan vented her fury about "lowly servants" daring to desire what was hers. She then focused her intense hatred on Fu Yao, vowing to make her rival's life a living hell.

Under the cloak of night, a mysterious black-clad figure stealthily entered Fu Yao's room and pricked her fingertip with a thin wire. The following morning, the list of participants for the perilous Tiandou Competition was revealed on the Celestial Cauldron. The unexpected inclusion of Fu Yao, a servant from the Xuanyou faction—a group typically ineligible for the life-or-death competition—sent a ripple of shock and disdain through the other disciples.

Upon seeing her name, Yan Jingchen immediately confronted and scolded her for what he perceived as reckless behavior. Fu Yao, bewildered, insisted she had not signed up. However, Yan Jingchen reminded her that registration required a drop of the participant's blood on the application parchment, which caused their name to appear in the Cauldron, and pointed to the fresh pinprick on her finger as proof.

He accused her of being impulsive, asserting that her participation would inevitably distract him during the dangerous competition, as he would feel compelled to protect her. Disappointed by his implication that she was a burden, Fu Yao retorted that even if she were to compete, she would not drag him down. As a servant, Fu Yao's registration was a blatant violation of the Xuanyuan Sect's rules, granting Grandmaster Yan Lie the authority to disqualify her.

Seizing this opportunity, Pei Yuan approached Yan Lie, suggesting Fu Yao was acting brazenly due to Yan Jingchen's affection, and requested that Fu Yao be allowed to compete. Pei Yuan reasoned that with Fu Yao's meager skills, she would undoubtedly perish in the first round, thus eliminating her rival. Yan Lie, who highly valued the marriage alliance with Duke Qi Zhen, readily agreed.

Shortly after, Yan Jingchen also sought out Yan Lie, pleading with his father to revoke Fu Yao's eligibility. However, Yan Lie sternly refused. He asserted that since Fu Yao had broken the sacred rules of Xuanyuan, she must face the consequences and participate. Underscoring Fu Yao's status as a disposable servant, he reminded Yan Jingchen of the strategic importance of his marriage to Pei Yuan for the sect's future and warned his son against being sidetracked by personal affections.

Upon learning of Fu Yao's enrollment, Uncle Zhou found her and, joined by other concerned Xuanyou members, shared strong spirits with her. He revealed his desire for her to leave Mount Xuanyuan permanently, having arranged for a carriage to take her away. Fu Yao, however, steadfastly refused, understanding that her departure would endanger everyone in the Xuanyou Faction. Convinced that the competition was now her only chance for survival, she expressed her determination to fight.

Despite Uncle Zhou's concern over her limited skills, he could not sway her. Fu Yao declared her willingness to accept her fate. Later, in his own chambers, Changsun Wuji thought of Fu Yao and mused aloud with a subtle smile. Standing alone on a precipitous cliff, Fu Yao was approached by Yan Jingchen, who apologized for his harsh words and misunderstanding.

He admitted his attempt to persuade his father had failed and urged her to stay close to him during the contest so he could protect her. However, Fu Yao remained distant, calmly stating her belief that life and death were predetermined by fate and reiterating her unwillingness to be a burden to him. After he departed, Fu Yao remained on the cliff, watching the sunrise. Her gaze hardened, her resolve to compete unwavering, signaling a profound transformation in her destiny.

The Tiandou Competition commenced with the first challenge: "Battle of the Mythical Beast." An Elder led the disciples into the Spiritual Realm's underground palace, where an ancient beast was sealed. Their task was to subdue and reseal it. The Elder explained the sect's two fundamental skills: the Craft of Xiao Miao and the Soul Suppressing Technique, instructing the disciples to form two teams based on their proficiency. As most disciples assembled, Fu Yao, who had learned neither skill, stood alone.

Rejected by both teams as a "lowly servant," she declared her intent to face the beast by herself. Just then, Yan Jingchen stepped forward and brought her into the Green Team, which used the Craft of Xiao Miao, telling her to stay behind him for safety. The Elder then announced that the first team to subdue the beast by stunning it and securing it with a collar would have all its members advance.

Outside the palace, Grandmaster Yan Lie and Duke Qi Zhen observed, confident that all was under control. Inside, the disciples were immediately attacked by the awakened mythical beast. Fu Yao recognized it as the same Ci Tie she had encountered with Changsun Wuji. Amidst the chaos, Yan Jingchen instinctively pushed Fu Yao to safety, telling her to hide. He then rejoined a fuming Pei Yuan, who had noticed his concern for Fu Yao.

Putting their argument aside, Yan Jingchen and Pei Yuan launched a coordinated assault but were both powerfully thrown to the ground. As the Ci Tie advanced on Pei Yuan, Fu Yao emerged from hiding, drawing the beast's attention with a sound. Attempting to replicate Changsun Wuji's strike to its vital point, Fu Yao moved to attack, but the cunning beast evaded her and scratched her arm.

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