Lost in The Kunlun Mountains Episode 35 Recap
> Lost in The Kunlun Mountains Recap
Two soldiers sent by Her Ladyship were captured, revealing her orders to eliminate everyone except Ding Yunqi under the guise of "tomb raiders" in three days. This news deeply shook Chu Fengling, who realized she was merely a pawn, now discarded by Her Ladyship. In despair, she attempted to take her own life, but Wu Shuang swiftly intervened, reminding her that her life was saved by He Biao's sacrifice and she had no right to abandon it.
Ding Yunqi then instructed the captured soldiers to relay a message to Her Ladyship: he would open the Kunlun Mountains in three days, and if she dared to send troops to interfere before then, he would destroy it. Meanwhile, Zhou Qiuhai, aware of Ding Yunqi's dwindling time, contemplated his next move but decided to wait.
Luo Yunsong observed Chu Fengling, remarking that she seemed to have finally given up on Her Ladyship, believing that justice would eventually expose Her Ladyship's true nature. Elsewhere, Zhou Qiuhai and his men encountered Yu Shiqi and his sister in the forest. Despite their unfamiliar appearance, Zhou Qiuhai suspected they were connected to Ding Yunqi and the Kunlun Mountains.
The Yu family siblings, skilled in martial arts, led Zhou Qiuhai and his followers into a cave, which Zhou Qiuhai surmised could be the entrance to the Kunlun Mountains due to its heavily guarded nature and unique terrain. After losing one of his men in the encounter, Zhou Qiuhai ordered his remaining subordinates to relocate to avoid revealing their position. Yu Shiqi reported the unsuccessful attempt to capture Zhou Qiuhai to Ding Yunqi.
Ding Yunqi explained his strategy was to make Zhou Qiuhai believe he had discovered an important connection between the Xueju Cave and the Kunlun Mountains, thereby luring him into a trap through his own cunning. Yu Shiqi suggested that only the Heaven Official's headquarters might offer shelter from Zhou Qiuhai and Her Ladyship, but Ding Yunqi admitted he had yet to decipher the key to the star map.
He Biao regained consciousness, but Ding Yunqi confirmed that his leg had lost all sensation, a permanent injury. Seeing his sacrifice, Chu Fengling finally understood the depth of her mistakes. She decided to dedicate herself to He Biao's recovery, vowing to care for him for the rest of his life, even if he couldn't be cured. She tearfully apologized for her past actions, promising to make amends.
Wu Shuang, though still grappling with past hurts, acknowledged the bond of blood between them, hinting at future reconciliation. Luo Yunsong also expressed his enduring love for Chu Fengling as his cherished sister. Wu Shuang, seeking closure, resolved to meet Zhou Qiuhai one last time. Despite Luo Yunsong's concerns about the danger, Ding Yunqi supported her decision, believing she needed to confront her past.
Wu Shuang, after ensuring Ding Yunqi and Luo Yunsong would stay nearby with signal flares for emergencies, met with Zhou Qiuhai. He appeared, attempting to manipulate her with offers of power and treasure. Wu Shuang, however, cut straight to the core of her pain, demanding to know why he spared her life after massacring her family.
Zhou Qiuhai revealed his version of events: Shou Wujiang, her father, had violated the Penta-sect's rules by having a family, prompting Zhou Qiuhai to "clean up the sect." He confessed his initial intention to eliminate the entire family, but Luo Yunsong escaped with Chu Fengling, and Wu Shuang's mother refused to betray Shou Wujiang. Zhou Qiuhai then decided to keep Wu Shuang as bait, though Shou Wujiang ultimately died by walking into his trap.
He further disclosed that he had later sent Wu Shuang to Ding Yunqi, hoping her charm would further his plans for the Kunlun Mountains. He admitted to having a "selfish" attachment to her, raising her as his most important child and even "getting into character" as her father. Wu Shuang was heartbroken, questioning if he had ever genuinely cared for her. She declared their master-disciple relationship over, asserting that the Zhou Qiuhai she loved and respected had died long ago.
She branded him Tian Long, the enemy who killed her true master. She vowed to look after the Faqiu sect to repay his past kindness, but warned that their next meeting would result in only one outcome: "only one of us can survive." Zhou Qiuhai, though stung by her words, accepted her challenge, calling her useless, a claim Wu Shuang vowed to disprove.
After her emotional farewell, Ding Yunqi comforted Wu Shuang, telling her it was difficult to let go of the past. Wu Shuang, now resolute, promised to become a new, independent Wu Shuang, optimistic and strong, no longer blindly following anyone, not even him. Ding Yunqi respected her decision and shared a new plan he had devised with Luo Yunsong. Later, Ding Yunqi, accompanied by Wu Shuang, went to the Xueju Cave to address the Yu family.
He humbly bowed to Yu Shiqi, declaring that as the 27th Heaven Official, he was dissolving the Penta-sect, thereby freeing the Yu family from their centuries-old duty to guard the headquarters and obey the sect's rules. Yu Shiqi, initially hesitant, viewed their duty as destiny and expressed a desire for battle.
However, Ding Yunqi firmly argued that their existence in the cave was not a true life and implored Yu Shiqi to consider his people's future, urging them to experience the outside world and not sacrifice themselves for outdated rules or the Kunlun Mountains. He assured them that he would personally guard the headquarters, ensuring no adversary would pass.
