Love of Thousand Years Episode 27 Recap
> Love of Thousand Years Recap
A demon king knelt before the demon god, proclaiming his survival and the imminent arrival of a long-awaited century. Meanwhile, Ting Yuan confronted Zuo Zichen, urging him to reveal the truth about Tan Chuan. Ting Yuan confirmed that Tan Chuan was the princess destined to light the spiritual lamp. He shared his past, recalling his engagement to the princess at age twelve before the peace negotiations between Tianyuan and Li.
He expressed his shock at discovering his beloved was the princess, only to learn she was on the verge of death. Tan Chuan, he revealed, had told him she would sacrifice herself for the lamp without any fear, even smiling as if returning home after a long journey. Zuo Zichen confirmed that Tan Chuan's ideal was indeed to sacrifice herself for her country, seeing it as her very purpose in life.
He explained that if she couldn't die for her country, she wouldn't know how to live, highlighting that every happy smile brought her one step closer to death. Unbeknownst to them, Xuanzhu awoke and overheard their conversation, leaving heartbroken. Zuo Zichen, noticing Ting Yuan's concerned look, clarified that he had long since moved on from Tan Chuan and now only cared for Xuanzhu.
Ting Yuan advised Zuo Zichen to be more proactive in his relationship, urging him not to keep Xuanzhu guessing his feelings. Premier Zuo arrived in Lingyu city and met with Zuo Zichen and Xuanzhu to discuss the princess. He lamented her immense sacrifices for Da Li and expressed the fervent hope of the Li people for her swift return to Xiangqu mountain, fearing chaos if the country remained without a clear leader.
Xuanzhu offered to temporarily settle the Li people in the princess's stead, but Premier Zuo quickly rebuffed her, citing her current illness and need for rest. He stressed that the Nanman demon king was their true enemy and that the princess's safety must be ensured given the demon king's century-long power, which even immortals couldn't match. Xuanzhu grew visibly angry at being constantly overshadowed by the princess.
She declared that people should stop calling her "Princess" as long as "the Princess" existed, asserting that she was merely a princess of a vassal state and questioning the meaning of her past endeavors now that Da Li was destroyed. Tan Chuan and Fu Jiuyun had opened a shop, selling crispy pancakes. They encountered refugees from the extreme north who had fled icefield town after a sudden volcanic eruption and a perceived monster attack.
The refugees described the magma paths on the mountain as creepy and resembling a human-beast hybrid. Tan Chuan immediately suspected the Nanman demon king was behind the eruption. Upon returning, Fu Jiuyun told Tan Chuan to rest. Inside, Tan Chuan spoke to Bai, but received no response. She then took out a mirror and realized it was her own, reflecting her original appearance, signaling that Bai was gone. Meanwhile, Fu Jiuyun sat down for tea with the Suzerein.
The Suzerein expressed his gratitude for Fu Jiuyun's repeated acts of salvation. To repay him, the Suzerein revealed the true location of the Qingying stone: the deepest part of the southern sea bed, often hidden within mussels. Fu Jiuyun, wary from past deceptions, meticulously questioned the Suzerein until he was convinced of the truth.
The Suzerein criticized immortal Guanren, his former teacher, for his short-sightedness in only searching for immortal treasures in the immortal realm, never considering demon-infested places like the Southern Sea. He claimed only a true explorer like himself would uncover such a secret. The Suzerein then departed, cautioning Fu Jiuyun against putting himself in danger again. After the Suzerein left, Fu Jiuyun summoned Meishan, confirming his belief in the Suzerein's words.
They traveled to the volcano to investigate, confirming the old monster was not dead and that the power of the demon god was at play, as the mountain wall itself appeared to be the demon god. Upon returning, Fu Jiuyun found Tan Chuan heartbroken. He gently revealed the truth: Bai had sacrificed himself to save them. Tan Chuan wept bitterly in Fu Jiuyun's embrace. Zuo Zichen found Xuanzhu sitting alone, recalling Ting Yuan's advice to be more proactive.
He approached her and asked if he could sit. He then invited her to live with him in a secluded place, mentioning either a self-enclosed cabin or a newly acquired peach orchard. He bravely confessed his feelings, expressing his determination to leave with her and wanting to be with her forever, regardless of how the world might change. Xuanzhu, listening calmly, asked him to play the "eastwind peach tune" for her again.
Fu Jiuyun and Tan Chuan prepared to embark on their quest for the Qingying stone, laying Bai to rest in the water. Tan Chuan assured Fu Jiuyun that she would accompany him wherever the Qingying stone was, be it the Southern Sea or the abyss. Elsewhere, Xuanzhu was practicing a dance but accidentally injured herself.
Filled with a sense of injustice and a burning desire to prove she was not inferior to the princess, she ran off sadly to her room. She reflected on her emotional state, realizing she should have been happy about Zuo Zichen's confession but was instead consumed by the need to outcompete the princess, feeling she couldn't properly love Zuo Zichen if she couldn't surpass her rival. Fu Jiuyun led Tan Chuan to the Southern Sea to find the Qingying stone.
Before they descended into the water, he gave her a tranquilizer pill, assuring her it would allow her to move freely underwater. He explained that two giant whirlpools appeared in the area every twelve hours, which would transport them to the deepest part of the sea, the location of the Qingying stone. When the time came, a massive vortex appeared. Fu Jiuyun clasped Tan Chuan's hand, instructing her to hold on tightly, and together they plunged into the swirling waters.
After passing through the powerful vortex, they arrived at the true southern sea bed, a realm filled with countless pearls. Despite the abundance of pearls, the Qingying stone remained elusive. As they continued their search, Tan Chuan noticed a small seashell seemingly following them. Fu Jiuyun initially dismissed it as a trick of the light, but Tan Chuan insisted it was moving. Upon closer inspection, they realized the small shell was indeed the Qingying stone.
Fu Jiuyun was overjoyed, explaining that the stone had chosen Tan Chuan as its master and urged her to keep it. In the newfound tranquility of the deep sea, they decided to wait for the next vortex to appear, hoping it would never come so they could remain in such peaceful comfort.
