Legend of Fu Yao Episode 43 Recap, Plot

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Fu Yao and Changsun Wuji were reunited after a period of separation, with Fu Yao finally believing he had truly returned after their encounter on Mount Changhan. Fu Yao eagerly asked Changsun Wuji where he had been, having believed him dead after seeing his body. Changsun Wuji explained that he had encountered Zhangsun Pingrong's ambush in the Geya Desert, an attack he had not anticipated surviving.

He was saved by Yuan Bao, who later brought him a Muling fruit, allowing him to recover. Fu Yao then realized Changsun Wuji had sent Yuan Bao to find her, and emotionally expressed her relief at seeing him again, pleading with him never to leave her side, to which he promised. Their reunion was quickly overshadowed by concern for Zhan Beiye.

Following Changsun Wuji's lead, Fu Yao, along with Qi, Tie Cheng, and Yalan Zhu, gathered around Zhan Beiye, who lay unconscious. Qi explained that they rushed to Pandu upon learning of General Zhan's critical condition. Zong Yue, after examining Zhan Beiye, stated that his injury was inflicted by an unordinary power, deeply affecting his bones. He had done his best, but only the Bell Shekun of the Zhan family could awaken him.

Yalan Zhu, distraught and angry, accused Zong Yue of being a fraud, claiming he was not treating Zhan Beiye properly due to a lack of close ties, and dismissed his reputation as a medical sage as undeserved. Zong Yue, visibly affected, took his leave. Later, Changsun Wuji found Zong Yue, who had secluded himself, calling himself a "vicious doctor" needing to reflect. Changsun Wuji defended him, reminding Zong Yue that he had distracted pursuers and found them a safe place.

He noticed Zong Yue’s unusual demeanor and checked his pulse. Zong Yue admitted he was not in immediate danger of death, but feared losing his medical skills. He explained that his abilities relied equally on skill and internal force, the latter of which, originating from Fei Yan, was becoming uncontrollable. He worried he would soon become a mere quack doctor. Changsun Wuji understood that after the Taiyuan Palace events, Fei Yan was reclaiming the power she had bestowed upon him.

Zong Yue lamented that his revenge remained unfulfilled, and without his medical skills, he would be useless. Changsun Wuji assured him that since it was a deal, the price must be paid, and he would face it with Zong Yue. Meanwhile, in Pandu, the extremely cold region of Tiansha, Zhangsun Pingrong arrived to visit the King of Tiansha, Zhan Nancheng.

Zhangsun Pingrong complimented Tiansha's unique and harsh beauty, presenting the Bell Shekun as a "small something," having packed lightly for his perilous journey from Tianquan to Pandu, with grander gifts still en route. Zhan Nancheng, impressed, inquired about the Bell Shekun’s origin. Zhangsun Pingrong explained that he had heard the Bell Shekun had been stolen from the palace by Zhan Beiye and taken to Taiyuan.

He dispatched elite troops to retrieve it, eventually locating it on Mount Changhan, and brought it directly to Zhan Nancheng. Zhan Nancheng revealed that since Zhan Beiye had taken the Bell Shekun, a popular rumor had spread that the artifact possessed a divine power to choose its true master, who would then be acknowledged as Tiansha's rightful ruler. This rumor had caused him considerable distress.

With the Bell Shekun now returned to his possession, Zhan Nancheng declared his intention to hold a magnificent ceremony to welcome back the treasure, ensuring all the people would witness its return and acknowledge him as the true ruler of Tiansha. In return for Zhangsun Pingrong's valuable gift, Zhan Nancheng promised to personally recommend Zhangsun Pingrong to become the Crown Prince of Tianquan, noting that Changsun Wuji was presumed to be gone.

Fu Yao sat alone on the steps, appearing downcast. When Changsun Wuji brought her a coat, she preferred the cold to maintain her sobriety. Changsun Wuji apologized, blaming himself for her suffering and noting her perceived change, wishing he could shield her from the world's harshness. Fu Yao refuted this, recounting her encounter with a fake Changsun Wuji on Mount Changhan who claimed to abandon everything for her.

She recognized him as a fake, knowing the real Changsun Wuji was too self-righteous to give up the Five Kingdoms or his friends. She asserted that she remained unchanged and would always be her true self. Changsun Wuji embraced her, admitting that he had been changing since her appearance, feeling he always "lost" when with her.

He passionately declared his desire to give her the world and the Five Kingdoms, to make her the happiest woman alive, offering her the sky if she wished to fly and the prairie if she wished to run. Reassuring her about Zhan Beiye, Changsun Wuji confirmed that he and Zong Yue had cleared Zhan Beiye’s meridians, temporarily stabilizing his condition. He then presented Fu Yao with the Bell Jukun, a treasure she had found on Mount Changhan.

Changsun Wuji explained that after the holy war of the Five Kingdoms, Tiansha was left with two sacred artifacts known as the Twin Bells of Tiansha: the Bell Shekun and the Bell Jukun. The Bell Jukun had been a legend for centuries, unseen by anyone until Fu Yao discovered it. Fu Yao lamented the loss of the Bell Shekun, expressing uncertainty if it could be retrieved.

Changsun Wuji then revealed that his spies had located the Bell Shekun; it was now in the possession of Zhangsun Pingrong, who had presented it to Zhan Nancheng. Knowing this, Changsun Wuji resolved that they must journey to the Tiansha Palace to retrieve it. At the Tianquan Royal Palace, Zhan Nancheng continued to entertain Zhangsun Pingrong. The conversation shifted to the succession of the Tianquan Crown Prince.

Zhangsun Pingrong acknowledged that while support from Tiansha would be beneficial, it was inappropriate to openly discuss the Crown Prince during a period of national mourning. He also noted that the position was not easily determined. He recalled discussions with the King, who believed the Tianquan Crown Prince must be acknowledged by all Five Kingdoms. He cited Changsun Wuji as an example, who, upon emerging from the mysterious Tianmen Ruins, was widely accepted as the destined ruler.

Thus, Zhangsun Pingrong conceded that if he truly wished to usurp Changsun Wuji's position, he too must brave the Tianmen Ruins. Zhan Nancheng elaborated on the Tianmen Ruins, describing it as Tiansha’s "Heavenly Eye," a terrifying place where Yin and Yang realms converge, filled with perilous mythical illusions. He recounted how Changsun Wuji had emerged unscathed, solidifying his reputation as the chosen one.

Despite the dangers, Zhangsun Pingrong, believing mysterious places held mysterious powers, insisted on entering and humbly requested Zhan Nancheng’s aid, hinting at the Bell Shekun. Zhan Nancheng, accepting Zhangsun Pingrong’s continued offerings, agreed to lend him the Bell Shekun. Zhan Nancheng later confided in his subordinate, Heng, expressing his strategic indifference to the Tianquan succession. He saw Zhangsun Pingrong as an ordinary, not particularly clever individual whom the Emperor of Tianquan might hesitate to entrust with the Five Kingdoms.

Zhan Nancheng’s true desire was for a weaker, less intelligent ruler on the Tianquan throne, as chaos in Tianquan would benefit Tiansha. Lending the Bell Shekun was a calculated move to further this instability, ensuring Tiansha's advantage regardless of Zhangsun Pingrong’s ultimate success. Zhangsun Pingrong, despite allocating a large fiefdom to Zhan Nancheng to borrow the Bell Shekun, privately intended to renege on the deal once he secured the Crown Prince title.

Back at their base, Zong Yue revealed the Tiansha King Palace map, pinpointing the heavily guarded Yinshuang Palace as the location of Zhan Nancheng's treasured collections, including the Bell Shekun. Recognizing Zhangsun Pingrong's scheduled borrowing of the Bell Shekun as an opportune moment, Zong Yue devised a plan: Fu Yao and Yalan Zhu would distract the guards, allowing Changsun Wuji to covertly steal the bell.

Inside the Yinshuang Palace, Zhan Nancheng proudly showcased his vast collection of treasures to Zhangsun Pingrong, then led him to where the Bell Shekun was kept. Meanwhile, Fu Yao and Yalan Zhu infiltrated the palace through a less-guarded area. However, Yalan Zhu accidentally triggered a mechanism, alerting the guards. They were immediately confronted by a Tiansha general, whom Yalan Zhu recognized as the one who attacked Zhan Beiye. Enraged, Yalan Zhu directly engaged the general.

Fu Yao, realizing they were outmatched, forcefully pulled Yalan Zhu away, prioritizing their escape to prevent their true mission and Zhan Beiye's location from being discovered. Safely outside, Fu Yao and Yalan Zhu regrouped with Changsun Wuji. Fu Yao received the Bell Shekun from Changsun Wuji, then realized the true nature of their mission: Changsun Wuji had impersonated Zhangsun Pingrong to enter the palace and retrieve the bell, and their role was merely a diversion.

Changsun Wuji confirmed that without his disguise, they wouldn't have even glimpsed the Bell Shekun. Immediately, Fu Yao rushed back to Zhan Beiye, attempting to use the Bell Shekun to revive him. However, the bell yielded no effect. Qi, upon examining it, quickly recognized it as a fake, stating it felt different from the one he had previously carried in Taiyuan.

Realizing they had been deceived, Fu Yao exclaimed that Zhan Nancheng had fooled them, blaming Zhangsun Pingrong for the fake Bell Shekun and vowing revenge. She prepared to return to the Tiansha Palace to retrieve the real one, but Changsun Wuji intervened, preventing her. He explained that Zhangsun Pingrong was not foolish and had anticipated their attempt to steal the bell, collaborating with Zhan Nancheng to set a trap. Returning now would be suicidal.

Fu Yao, distraught about Zhan Beiye's fate, insisted she could not simply watch him die and was determined to get the real Bell Shekun. Changsun Wuji, holding her, confessed his deep feelings, admitting that her intense worry for Zhan Beiye stirred unprecedented emotions within him. He acknowledged Zhan Beiye’s appealing qualities but revealed his painful wish that he, Changsun Wuji, had been the one to endure the suffering and lie injured instead of Zhan Beiye.

Touched, Fu Yao tightly embraced him, assuring him of her love and stating that she could not bear to experience the anguish of his life being in peril again. At the Tianquan Royal Palace, Zhan Nancheng revealed to Zhangsun Pingrong that Changsun Wuji had successfully acquired the fake Bell Shekun, confirming that the real one remained securely hidden until Zhangsun Pingrong was ready to enter the Tianmen Ruins. Zhangsun Pingrong calmly admitted that Changsun Wuji’s theft was anticipated.

He disclosed his prior attempt to eliminate Changsun Wuji in the Geya Desert, where he faked Changsun Wuji’s death using a petrification disease and announced it globally. However, Changsun Wuji miraculously survived and, instead of returning to Tianquan, journeyed to Pandu, alerting Zhangsun Pingrong to his survival and intentions. Zhan Nancheng commended Zhangsun Pingrong for his timely warning, which allowed him to swap the real Bell Shekun for a fake.

He acknowledged Changsun Wuji's cleverness but asserted his arrogance and underestimation of his adversaries, noting his long history of deciphering Changsun Wuji’s schemes. When a subordinate questioned why Changsun Wuji was not simply killed, Zhangsun Pingrong revealed his true, more intricate plot. He speculated on Changsun Wuji's reaction upon discovering the fake Bell Shekun, predicting that Changsun Wuji's only hope of retrieving the real one would be to enter the Tianmen Ruins in three days.

Zhan Nancheng then openly accused Zhangsun Pingrong of a sinister and vicious plan to use Changsun Wuji to clear the perilous mythical illusions within the Tianmen Ruins. Zhan Nancheng, dismissive of the "chosen one" prophecy, agreed to the scheme, eager to witness Changsun Wuji's true capabilities and further the chaos in Tianquan for Tiansha's benefit. Zong Yue informed Changsun Wuji of Zhangsun Pingrong’s intention to enter the Tianmen Ruins in three days.

Changsun Wuji expressed surprise, describing the Tianmen Ruins as an extremely mysterious place in Tiansha that connects the Yin and Yang realms. He noted that on the night of the full moon, when the gate of the Land of Illusion would open, the ruins would become exceedingly dangerous, filled with strange and terrifying phenomena.

Changsun Wuji connected Zhangsun Pingrong's ambition to his own past, recalling how his solo journey through the Tianmen Ruins had led the Five Kingdoms’ people to anoint him as the "man of destiny." He mused that his brother, Zhangsun Pingrong, must be eager to claim this title. Despite Zhangsun Pingrong's recklessness, Changsun Wuji reasoned that his brother would not undertake such a dangerous venture without absolute certainty.

He deduced that the Tianmen Ruins, while treacherous, were not impenetrable, and only the Bell Shekun possessed the power to overcome its inherent Yin-Yang forces. Therefore, he concluded that Zhangsun Pingrong must possess the Bell Shekun. Hearing this, Fu Yao adamantly declared her decision to brave the Tianmen Ruins, asserting that its extreme dangers were negligible compared to Zhan Beiye’s life, as this was their sole opportunity to save him. Seeing her unwavering resolve, Changsun Wuji agreed to accompany her.

Three days later, Zhangsun Pingrong, accompanied by Zhan Nancheng and his trusted subordinate Heng, stood outside the Tianmen Ruins. Heng observed an ominous celestial anomaly, predicting strange phenomena within the ruins. Zhan Nancheng inquired when Zhangsun Pingrong intended to enter. Zhangsun Pingrong, impatiently waiting for Changsun Wuji, whom he disdainfully referred to as "that idiot," was intent on having Changsun Wuji enter first to clear the dangers, allowing him to then reap the benefits.

Meanwhile, Fu Yao continued to tend to Zhan Beiye, reassuring him of her unwavering commitment to his recovery. Shortly after, Fu Yao and Changsun Wuji secretly entered the Tianmen Ruins. As they navigated the seemingly empty and rock-filled interior, Changsun Wuji reflected that his previous experience in the ruins had been uneventful, making him question if the dangers were mere bluffs. However, he quickly dismissed this notion, sensing a deeper complexity.

Suddenly, black clouds consumed the sky, and a powerful gust of wind violently separated Changsun Wuji and Fu Yao. They each found themselves confronted by their own individual illusory mind demons, with echoes of voices questioning identity and origins, signifying the true, perilous nature of the Tianmen Ruins' illusions.

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